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MI SCR0027
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Marshall Bullock
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AI Summary
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Declares racism a public health crisis in Michigan, citing disproportionate COVID-19 death rates among Black residents (40% of state deaths despite comprising less than 14% of population)
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References historical racist policies including redlining and discriminatory lending practices that created segregated communities with limited access to healthy foods, clean water, and other essential resources
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Acknowledges Governor Whitmer's Executive Order 2020-55 establishing the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities to examine and address racial inequities
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Commits the Legislature to collaborate with the Governor and all sectors of society to develop strategies addressing racism's long-term impact on quality of life and health for citizens of color in Michigan
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Chief Medical Executive, and Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to declare that racism is a public health crisis in the state of Michigan and commit the Legislature to action and collaboration with the Governor to promote racial equity and justice throughout the entire state of Michigan.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
6/10/2020