Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4044: State: symbol; wood duck; designate as the official state duck. Creates new act.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4044 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: State: symbol; wood duck; designate as the official state duck. Creates new act. Primary sponsor: Alabas Farhat (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2026): assigned PA 007'26.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabas Farhat | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Ken Borton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Julie Brixie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Erin Byrnes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Jennifer Conlin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Alicia St. Germaine | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Nancy Jenkins-Arno | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Tom Kunse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Donavan McKinney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Denise Mentzer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Reggie Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Amos O'Neal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 94 |
| Veronica Paiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Carrie Rheingans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Angela Rigas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| J.R. Roth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 104 |
| Angela Witwer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| Mai Xiong | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- assigned PA 007'26
- filed with Secretary of State 03/26/2026 03:45 PM
- approved by the Governor 03/26/2026 02:20 PM
- presented to the Governor 03/26/2026 11:02 AM
- bill ordered enrolled 03/25/2026
- returned from Senate without amendment
- RETURNED TO HOUSE
- PASSED ROLL CALL # 50 YEAS 31 NAYS 4 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
- PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING
- REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
- RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
- PLACED ON ORDER OF GENERAL ORDERS
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