Michigan House Bill HR0088

Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 5/6/25
• Passed: 5/6/25

Caption

A resolution to declare May 6-12, 2025, as National Nurses Week in the state of Michigan.

Summary

House Resolution 88 is a ceremonial resolution that declares May 6-12, 2025, as National Nurses Week in Michigan. The resolution recognizes the essential role nurses play in hospitals, clinics, home health settings, public health departments, correctional facilities, and other care environments, and it ties the observance to May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale. The resolution also highlights the size and importance of Michigan’s nursing workforce, noting that the state is home to more than 175,000 registered nurses. It emphasizes current challenges facing the profession, including burnout, staffing shortages, workplace safety concerns, and difficulty recruiting and retaining nurses, especially in rural areas. The stated purpose is to honor nurses and reaffirm support for a strong nursing workforce that can sustain access to safe, high-quality care.

Impact

This resolution does not amend, create, or repeal any state statutes and does not impose regulatory or fiscal requirements. Its impact is symbolic and commemorative: it formally designates a week of recognition for nurses in Michigan and publicly acknowledges workforce challenges affecting healthcare delivery, particularly access to care in underserved and rural communities.

Sentiment

The overall sentiment is strongly supportive and appreciative of nurses. The resolution is framed in celebratory terms, with bipartisan-style sponsorship and language that praises nurses’ contributions while also expressing concern about the pressures they face. There is no recorded committee debate or vote history in the provided materials, and no indication of opposition.

Contention

No notable contention is reflected in the available record. The resolution’s only substantive policy-related references are to burnout, staffing shortages, workplace safety, and recruitment/retention problems, but these are presented as shared concerns rather than disputed issues. Because there are no committee transcripts or votes provided, no specific disagreements or opposing viewpoints can be identified.