2026 House Bill 5840

Holidays: other; Vaisakhi; designate as a holiday.

A bill to designate Vaisakhi or Baisakhi as a holiday in this state.

Official record

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Designates April 13 and 14 as 'Vaisakhi' or 'Baisakhi' in Michigan, formally recognizing these dates as significant holy days for Sikhs and Hindus.

Introduced in the House

April 21, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Matt Koleszar (D-22) and 27 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Stephen Wooden (D-81), Kelly Breen (D-21), Natalie Price (D-6), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Brenda Carter (D-53), Stephanie Young (D-16), Jason Hoskins (D-18), Regina Weiss (D-5), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Alabas Farhat (D-3), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Mike McFall (D-14), Matt Longjohn (D-40), Reggie Miller (D-31), Kara Hope (D-74), Jasper Martus (D-69), Dylan Wegela (D-26), Veronica Paiz (D-10), Laurie Pohutsky (D-17), Julie Rogers (D-41), Donavan McKinney (D-11), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Carol Glanville (D-84), Emily Dievendorf (D-77), Julie Brixie (D-73) and Sharon MacDonell (D-56)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations