HR 42 (2026): honoring the life and legacy of Melissa Hortman.
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HR 42 (2026)
honoring the life and legacy of Melissa Hortman.
- Status: Adopted by the House
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Legislative Administration
- Subject: Memorials
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2026, with 9 people signed in online: 8 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 6–5 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 308–11.
Sponsors
- Rep. Alexis Simpson (D - Rock 33) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Karen Ebel (D - Merr 7)
- Rep. Henry Giasson (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Jaci Grote (D - Rock 24)
- Rep. Mary Hakken-Phillips (D - Graf 12)
- Rep. Sherman Packard (R - Rock 16)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
- Rep. Laura Telerski (D - Hills 11)
- Rep. Mary Jane Wallner (D - Merr 19)
- Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 5)
- Rep. Matthew Wilhelm (D - Hills 21)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 22, 2026, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, GP 234
- January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, GP 234
- March 5, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 308, nays 11, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Legislative Administration
- January 22, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 03:00 pm GP 234
- January 29, 2026: Executive Session: 01/29/2026 10:00 am GP 234
- January 29, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/29/2026 (Vote 6-5; RC)
- March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA RC 308-11 03/05/2026