Michigan SCR12: A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Bruce Patterson, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

What the bill says

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Bruce Patterson, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

From the engrossed text, March 11, 2026:

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Bruce Patterson, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives. Whereas, It was with great sorrow that the members of the Legislature learned about the passing of Bruce Patterson. He will be remembered as a thoughtful and dedicated public servant by his constituents in Wayne County and the people of our great state; and Whereas, Bruce Patterson was born in 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. He earned a bachelor’s degree and juris doctor from Wayne State University, degrees he utilized to launch a career that combined private law practice, higher education advancement, and public service; and Whereas, Throughout the course of his life, Bruce Patterson found much professional success. He worked for over 20 years as an attorney, rising through the ranks from an associate attorney to vice-president and, ultimately, president of McCabe, Middleton & Patterson, P.C. Bruce Patterson also served as the Director of Planned Giving at Eastern Michigan University from 1991 to 1994 and on the Board of Trustees for the Schoolcraft College Foundation; and Whereas, Bruce Patterson began his career in public service on the local level, serving two terms as a Wayne County Commissioner from 1995 to 1998 before being elected to the House of Representatives in 1998. He served two terms representing the …

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Sponsors

• Brinks, Winnie (D, 29) · primary sponsor
• Nesbitt, Aric (R, 20)
• Albert, Thomas (R, 18)
• Anthony, Sarah (D, 21)
• Bayer, Rosemary (D, 13)
• Bellino, Joseph (R, 16)
• Bumstead, Jon (R, 32)
• Camilleri, Darrin (D, 4)
• Cavanagh, Mary (D, 6)
• Chang, Stephanie (D, 3)
• Cherry, John (D, 27)
• Daley, Kevin (R, 26)

Latest actions

1. March 12, 2026: REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD
2. March 12, 2026: HOUSE CONCURRENCE RECEIVED
3. March 11, 2026: adopted by unanimous standing vote and returned
4. March 11, 2026: received in House
5. March 11, 2026: ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SENATE AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NAMED CO-SPONSORS
6. March 11, 2026: ADOPTED
7. March 11, 2026: RULES SUSPENDED
8. March 11, 2026: INTRODUCED BY SENATOR WINNIE BRINKS

Common questions

What is SCR12?

SCR12 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Bruce Patterson, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

What does SCR12 do?

In its own words: A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Bruce Patterson, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

What is the status of SCR12?

Passed both chambers as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO SECRETARY FOR RECORD (March 12, 2026).

Who sponsored SCR12?

Brinks, Winnie (D, 29), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SCR12?

On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SCR-0012