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Michigan House adopts radon action month resolution and honors former Rep. James McNutt
Summary
The Michigan House adopted House Resolution 16, declaring January 2025 as Radon Action Month, and approved a memorial resolution honoring former Representative James McNutt. Both measures were adopted without recorded roll-call tallies; members also approved a series of excused absences and set the next floor session date.
The Michigan House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 16, a measure "to declare January 2025 as radon action month in the state of Michigan," and approved a separate memorial resolution honoring former Rep. James McNutt during the same floor session.
Representative Tisdale introduced House Resolution 16, which the clerk read before the chamber. The question before the House was adoption; members adopted the resolution by voice vote (the clerk recorded the adoption after members responded "I"). The resolution’s text declares January 2025 as Radon Action Month in Michigan.
The memorial resolution for James McNutt (House Resolution 17) was presented and read to the chamber. The resolution recited McNutt’s public service, including his work in law enforcement and his tenure as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives. Representative Schuette, speaking in support of the memorial, said, "Jim McNutt's life is an all American story that revolved around his love of family and service to his community and country." The memorial resolution was adopted; members in favor were asked to rise and the clerk announced the resolution’s adoption. Representative Schutte presented McNutt’s family with a memorial flag and a framed copy of the resolution on the floor.
Earlier in the session, the majority and minority floor leaders moved to excuse several members from attendance. The majority floor leader moved to excuse Representatives Green and Paquette; the motion was granted. The minority floor leader moved to excuse Representatives Carter, Kofia, Farhat, Herzberg, Morgan, Steckloff, and Whitsett; that motion was also granted. The clerk later announced that a quorum was present.
At the close of business, Majority Floor Leader Pastoumias (as announced from the floor) informed members that there would be no further voting that day and that the House would stand adjourned until Tuesday, 02/04/2025, at 1:30 p.m.
Votes at a glance House Resolution 16 — A resolution to declare January 2025 as Radon Action Month in the state of Michigan. Introduced by Representative Tisdale. Adopted by voice vote (no roll-call tally specified).
House Resolution 17 — Memorial resolution honoring former Representative James McNutt. Adopted (members rose in support; no roll-call tally specified).
