Bill Text: MI SR0145 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to urge the Michigan Attorney General and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights to aggressively pursue and investigate discrimination complaints, including instances that may rise to the level of a hate crime.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-05-24 - Referred To Committee On Judiciary And Public Safety [SR0145 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-SR0145-Introduced.html
senate resolution no.145
Senators Hollier, Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Chang and Schmidt offered the following resolution:
Whereas, Hate crimes, which include threats and acts of violence motivated by animus based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, victimize not only the targeted individual but the entire community; and
Whereas, Hate crimes erode mutual respect and civility and undermine the citizens' sense of well-being and safety. Investigating discrimination, enforcing civil rights, and prosecuting hate crimes counters messages of bigotry and reaffirms our commitment to equality and civility; and
Whereas, Aggressive investigation and prosecution of discrimination and hate crimes can deter hate crimes before they escalate to murder; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the Michigan Attorney General to aggressively pursue and investigate discrimination complaints, including instances that may rise to the level of a hate crime; and be it further
Resolved, That we urge the Michigan Department of Civil Rights to aggressively pursue and investigate discrimination complaints, including instances that may rise to the level of a hate crime; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Michigan Attorney General, and the Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
