Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5871: Holidays: other; "Cesar E. Chavez Day"; revise to "Farm Workers Day". Amends title & sec. 1 of 2003 PA 225 (MCL 435.301).
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5871 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on April 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Holidays: other; "Cesar E. Chavez Day"; revise to "Farm Workers Day". Amends title & sec. 1 of 2003 PA 225 (MCL 435.301). Primary sponsor: Veronica Paiz (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): bill electronically reproduced 04/22/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Paiz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Jaime Greene | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Mike McFall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Reggie Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Carrie Rheingans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Stephanie Young | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- bill electronically reproduced 04/22/2026
- referred to Committee on Government Operations
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Veronica Paiz