2011 Senate Bill 282

Declare Michigan “patriot week”

Introduced in the Senate

March 22, 2011

Introduced by Sen. John Pappageorge (R-13)

To establish that the week of September 11 shall be designated “patriot week” in Michigan, and establish that the Legislature “encourages” citizens, schools, governments, businesses to “honor and celebrate” key historical figures, principles, founding documents, symbols, etc.

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security

May 17, 2011

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 17, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

In the Senate

Aug. 4, 2011

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.