Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HR343: A resolution to declare August 2026 as Shooting Sports Month in the state of Michigan.
Status: Passed both chambers, August 25, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution to declare August 2026 as Shooting Sports Month in the state of Michigan.
From the enrolled text, August 25, 2026:
A resolution to declare August 2026 as Shooting Sports Month in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Hunting, firearms and the shooting sports are part of the history, tradition and culture of Michigan; and Whereas, An increase in access to education and shooting sports provides opportunities to safely learn to shoot and to responsibly increase public participation in shooting sports and hunting; and Whereas, The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is not only responsible for the sound management and conservation of wildlife but also helps to teach the principles of ethical hunting, firearms safety and responsible firearm use; and Whereas, Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents, young and old, participate in hunting and shooting sports every year; and Whereas, Sportsmen and hunters teach others to understand the responsibilities of owning and using a firearm, while also working to ensure that our natural resources are safeguarded; and Whereas, The firearm and ammunition industry contributed over $2.03 billion to the Michigan economy in 2024 and supported over 10,400 jobs. Those engaged in the shooting sports and hunting also contributed nearly $23.9 million in funding for wildlife and conservation efforts through the Pittman-Robertson excise tax levied on firearms and ammunition in 2025; and Whereas, In August 2026, organizations, businesses, and others will come together to recognize National Shooting Sports Month and to spotlight shooting …
Sponsors
- Green, Phil (R, 67) · primary sponsor
- Alexander, Gregory (R, 98)
- Glanville, Carol (D, 84)
Latest actions
- : adopted
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Phil Green
Common questions
- What is HR343?
- HR343 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A resolution to declare August 2026 as Shooting Sports Month in the state of Michigan.
- What does HR343 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to declare August 2026 as Shooting Sports Month in the state of Michigan.
- What is the status of HR343?
- Passed both chambers as of August 25, 2026. Latest action: adopted (August 25, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR343?
- Green, Phil (R, 67), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR343?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HR-0343
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