What does Michigan House Bill HB 4044 do?

HB 4044: State: symbol; wood duck; designate as the official state duck. Creates new act.

When was Michigan House Bill HB 4044 introduced?

HB 4044 was introduced on Jan 30, 2025.

Yes, HB 4044 has passed the House on Jun 11, 2025.

Yes, HB 4044 has passed the Senate on Jun 12, 2025.

Yes, HB 4044 was signed into law on Apr 14, 2026.

The latest action on HB 4044 by the House was: assigned PA 007'26 on Apr 14, 2026.

HB 4044 was introduced by Farhat, Alabas.

Yes, there is one legislator voting record available for HB 4044

Sponsors

Votes

YES: 31

NO: 4

EXCUSED: 2

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Actions

Apr 14, 2026 | House
- presented to the Governor 03/26/2026 11:02 AM
- approved by the Governor 03/26/2026 02:20 PM
- filed with Secretary of State 03/26/2026 03:45 PM
- assigned PA 007'26
Mar 25, 2026 | House
- returned from Senate without amendment
- bill ordered enrolled 03/25/2026
Mar 25, 2026 | Senate
- PASSED ROLL CALL # 50 YEAS 31 NAYS 4 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
- RETURNED TO HOUSE
Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
- REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
- PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING
Aug 13, 2025 | Senate
- DISCHARGE COMMITTEE APPROVED
- PLACED ON ORDER OF GENERAL ORDERS
- RULES SUSPENDED FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
Jun 12, 2025 | Senate
- PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT
- REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Jun 11, 2025 | House
- read a third time
- passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #144 Yeas 92 Nays 17 Excused 0 Not Voting 1
- transmitted
Jun 05, 2025 | House
- read a second time
- placed on third reading
May 08, 2025 | House
- reported with recommendation without amendment
- referred to second reading
Feb 04, 2025 | House
- bill electronically reproduced 01/30/2025
Jan 30, 2025 | House
- introduced by Representative Rep. Alabas Farhat
- read a first time
- referred to Committee on Government Operations

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