Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HCR8: A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of energy emergency declared on April 2, 2026.
Status: Passed both chambers, June 25, 2026
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of energy emergency declared on April 2, 2026.
From the engrossed text, June 24, 2026:
A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of energy emergency declared on April 2, 2026. Whereas, People across the state of Michigan are facing increasingly high gas prices, with prices climbing above four dollars a gallon, forcing families and small businesses to absorb additional costs; and Whereas, Offering other forms of fuel for sale, such as E15 fuel, may help reduce pressure on gas prices and bring costs down. However, under state statute, gasoline sold in Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties cannot exceed 7.0 psi vapor pressure during the summer months, preventing E15 from being accessible to drivers in those counties; and Whereas, In response to increasing fuel costs, Governor Whitmer declared a state of energy emergency across Michigan in Executive Order 2026-4, which temporarily suspended the stateâs fuel requirements to the extent allowed by a federal fuel waiver previously issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); and Whereas, Executive Order 2026-4 expires on July 1, 2026, and resumed enforcement of the stateâs fuel regulations may constrain fuel supply and contribute to higher prices and reduced availability; and Whereas, Pursuant to section 3 of the Declaration of State of Energy Emergency Act, 1982 PA 191, MCL 10.83, the Legislature may approve an extension of a state of energy emergency for a …
Sponsors
- Steele, Donni (R, 54) · primary sponsor
- Neyer, Jerry (R, 92)
- Alexander, Gregory (R, 98)
- BeGole, Brian (R, 71)
- Beson, Timothy (R, 96)
- Bierlein, Matt (R, 97)
- Bohnak, Karl (R, 109)
- Borton, Ken (R, 105)
- Breen, Kelly (D, 21)
- Brixie, Julie (D, 73)
- Bruck, William (R, 30)
- Carter, Tyrone (D, 1)
Latest actions
- : REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
- : RECEIVED FROM HOUSE
- : transmitted
- : roll call Roll Call #257 Yeas 105 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 3
- : adopted
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Donni Steele
Votes
- Roll call (June 24, 2026): 105 yea, 2 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HCR8?
- HCR8 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of energy emergency declared on April 2, 2026.
- What does HCR8 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of energy emergency declared on April 2, 2026.
- What is the status of HCR8?
- Passed both chambers as of June 25, 2026. Latest action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS (June 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR8?
- Steele, Donni (R, 54), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR8?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HCR-0008
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