Michigan legislation · 103rd Legislature
Michigan HR363: A resolution to declare September 21–27, 2026, as Condemnation of Authoritarianism Week in the state of Michigan.
Status: In committee, September 23, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution to declare September 21â27, 2026, as Condemnation of Authoritarianism Week in the state of Michigan.
From the introduced text, September 23, 2026:
A resolution to declare September 21â27, 2026, as Condemnation of Authoritarianism Week in the state of Michigan. Whereas, Authoritarianism is a form of government or political conduct characterized by the concentration of power, the weakening of independent institutions, the suppression of political opposition and dissent, the restriction of a free press, the use of intimidation or political violence, and the elevation of loyalty to a leader, party, or movement above constitutional government and the rule of law; and Whereas, History demonstrates that authoritarianism can arise through different political movements and ideologies, but repeatedly relies upon similar methods of consolidating and maintaining power, including attacks upon democratic institutions, suppression of dissent, political repression, propaganda, scapegoating, and the use of government authority against perceived enemies; and Whereas, Benito Mussolini's Fascist regime in Italy weakened representative institutions, eliminated meaningful political opposition, restricted freedom of the press, used political violence and intimidation, and transformed public institutions into instruments of political power; and Whereas, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party exploited fear, racism, nationalism, and economic uncertainty to gain power, discredit democratic institutions, destroy an independent press, eliminate political opposition, persecute minorities, and establish a dictatorship in which the law served the will of those in power rather than equal justice; and Whereas, Joseph Stalin's government in the Soviet Union demonstrated that authoritarian rule could …
Sponsors
- Edwards, Kimberly (D, 12) · primary sponsor
- Mentzer, Denise (D, 61)
- Xiong, Mai (D, 13)
- Carter, Brenda (D, 53)
- Breen, Kelly (D, 21)
- Glanville, Carol (D, 84)
- Koleszar, Matt (D, 22)
- MacDonell, Sharon (D, 56)
- Miller, Reggie (D, 31)
- Paiz, Veronica (D, 10)
- Rheingans, Carrie (D, 47)
- Skaggs, Phil (D, 80)
Latest actions
- : referred to Committee on Government Operations
- : introduced by Representative Rep. Kimberly Edwards
Common questions
- What is HR363?
- HR363 is a bill in the Michigan Legislature (103rd Legislature): A resolution to declare September 21–27, 2026, as Condemnation of Authoritarianism Week in the state of Michigan.
- What does HR363 do?
- In its own words: A resolution to declare September 21â27, 2026, as Condemnation of Authoritarianism Week in the state of Michigan.
- What is the status of HR363?
- In committee as of September 23, 2026. Latest action: referred to Committee on Government Operations (September 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR363?
- Edwards, Kimberly (D, 12), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR363?
- On the Michigan Legislature website: https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HR-0363
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