resources. In addition, youth violence can impact the perceived and actual safety within a community, which
can then lessen participation in community events and decrease the viability of local businesses; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we recognize the magnitude of the crisis of youth violence
in Michigan and declare it to be a public health epidemic.
The resolution was referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4953, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding
section 1293.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays,
as follows: