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All 21,443 Active 17 In committee 11,650 Passed 5,402 Signed 2,294 Failed 125

in committee · Michigan · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 5919: Education: other; learner-first district; create. Amends secs. 4 & 5 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.4 & 380.5) & adds (See bill).

HB 5919 creates a new statewide school district called the Learner-First District to offer parents and students additional educational choices beyond traditional local school districts. The bill defines this new district as a public entity that covers the entire state and allows parents to hire independent contractors, such as teachers, directly to provide instruction to their children. Key provisions establish rules for mastery-based learning, where students progress based on demonstrating knowledge rather than time spent in class, and outline how the district will operate under the supervision of the state board of education.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Michigan · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 5648: Education: graduation requirements; credit for working certain trades; provide for. Amends sec. 1278a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a) & adds sec. 1279i.

This Michigan bill updates high school graduation requirements by allowing students to earn math credits through approved career and technical education programs in trades like welding, construction, and engineering. It adds a new section to the state school code that recognizes formal CTE programs as equivalent to traditional math courses when they cover the same content as state assessments. The legislation also clarifies how personal finance courses can count toward multiple subject requirements, including math, arts, and foreign language credits. These changes directly affect public school districts and academies in Michigan by providing more flexibility in how students meet graduation standards while maintaining core academic expectations.

Topics ✓ Education

Jason Woolford (R) · 17 co-sponsors

passed · Michigan · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 5770: Health facilities: other; facility fees; prohibit under certain circumstances. Creates new act.

This bill prohibits health care providers in Michigan from charging facility fees for certain services starting January 1, 2027. It directly affects hospitals, urgent care clinics, and other health facilities that currently bill patients for facility fees separate from professional medical fees. The law bans facility fees for telemedicine services, services provided in non-hospital facilities, and outpatient hospital services except in emergency rooms or during observation periods. Providers must clearly identify facility fees on bills and inform patients about the fee amount before services are rendered. Patients who believe they were improperly charged can sue for damages, with court costs and attorney fees awarded to successful plaintiffs.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Michigan · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 5452: Criminal procedure: sentencing; sunset on certain costs that may be imposed upon criminal conviction; modify. Amends sec. 1k, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.1k).

HB 5452 amends Michigan's criminal procedure code to change the expiration date for a provision allowing courts to impose certain operational costs on criminal defendants. Currently, courts can charge costs related to personnel, facilities, and services (e.g., salaries, building maintenance) until December 31, 2026. The bill modifies this sunset date, altering how long these costs may be imposed. This directly affects criminal defendants sentenced in Michigan courts who may face these charges. The bill does not change the types of costs allowed, only the expiration timeline of the current provision.

passed · Michigan · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 5359: Individual income tax: credit; credit for certain motor fuel retail dealers; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 279 & 679.

HB 5359 creates tax credits for Michigan retail dealers selling specific ethanol-blended fuels. It provides a $0.05 per gallon credit for E15 fuel (10-15% ethanol) and $0.085 per gallon for E85 fuel (50-83% ethanol) sold through metered pumps at their retail sites. The credit applies to tax years 2026-2030 and can be refunded if it exceeds the dealer's tax liability. This directly affects motor fuel retailers who sell these ethanol blends to the public, with eligibility defined under Michigan's motor fuel tax act.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

passed · Michigan · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 5356: Vehicles: title; requirements for transfer of title by a dealer; provide for. Amends 14, 41a, 78, 217, 217c, 233, 233a, 233b, 234, 238, 239, 240, 248, 248a, 248j, 249, 250, 258, 801b, 806 & 810a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.14 et seq.) & adds sec. 9b.

HB 5356 amends Michigan's Vehicle Code to update requirements for dealers transferring vehicle titles. It modifies multiple existing sections (including 217, 233, 234, 248, and 250) and adds a new section 9b governing dealer title transfers. The bill directly affects vehicle dealers and buyers by changing how title transfers must be processed. It focuses on procedural updates to the existing title transfer framework without introducing new fees or eligibility rules. The bill is currently in committee referral after its introduction on December 11, 2025.

passed · Michigan · House Aug 26, 2026

HB 4813: Education: other; interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; modify. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 2008 PA 160 (MCL 3.1041 & 3.1042).

HB 4813 modifies Michigan's participation in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, amending sections of the 2008 law (MCL 3.1041 & 3.1042). The bill updates how Michigan schools and education agencies coordinate with other states to support military-connected students during school transitions. It directly affects military children, their families, and schools across participating states by adjusting administrative procedures for educational continuity. The bill is currently pending referral to the Committee on Rules after being reported with a committee recommendation.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Michigan · House Aug 25, 2026

HB 6239: Villages: boards and commissions; attendance requirements for board members; provide for. Amends 1895 PA 3 (MCL 61.1 - 74.25) by adding sec. 4a to ch. V.

Michigan House Bill 6239 amends the General Law Village Act to establish attendance requirements for village council members, subjecting those who miss more than 50% of regular meetings within a 12-month period to removal for willful neglect of duty. The bill defines regular meetings as those designated before the start of the calendar year or added by existing ordinance, and it excludes absences caused by military service, documented medical conditions, or leave permitted by federal law from counting toward the total. Village clerks are required to send written notice to members who reach a 40% absence threshold and must file removal charges if the member subsequently exceeds the 50% limit. Additionally, the legislation grants village clerks civil liability immunity for actions taken in good faith while administering these attendance rules.

in committee · Michigan · House Aug 25, 2026

HB 6237: Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; public employer contribution to medical benefit plan; modify. Amends title & secs. 3, 4 & 5 of 2011 PA 152 (MCL 15.563 et seq.) & adds secs. 3a & 4a.

Michigan House Bill 6237 amends the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act to modify how public employers pay for employee medical benefits. The bill retains existing options that cap employer contributions at specific dollar amounts or limit them to 80% of total plan costs, with annual adjustments based on healthcare inflation. Starting in 2027, the legislation introduces new requirements mandating that public employers pay a minimum amount toward these plans, effectively establishing a floor for employer contributions rather than just a ceiling. These changes apply to state and local government employees and elected officials, while existing collective bargaining agreements are generally exempt until they expire or are renegotiated.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Michigan · House Aug 25, 2026

HB 6233: Retirement: state employees; election process to transfer certain law enforcement officers to the Michigan state police retirement system; provide for. Amends sec. 55 of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.55) & adds secs. 50b, 50c, 50d, 64a, 64b & 64c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6234'26, HB 6235'26

HB 6233 allows specific state law enforcement officers, including corrections staff, conservation officers, and certain state police personnel, to voluntarily transfer from the general state employees' retirement system to the Michigan State Police Retirement System. Eligible employees must submit a written election between August 4, 2027, and October 17, 2027, which becomes effective on January 3, 2028, and is irrevocable once filed. The bill permits these individuals to transfer their personal contributions and vested employer contributions from the general system to purchase service credit in the state police system. This legislation only takes effect if two related bills, HB 6234 and HB 6235, are also enacted into law.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Michigan · House Aug 25, 2026

HB 6242: Natural resources: hunting; requirements for bear bait barrel permit; provide for. Amends sec. 43528 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43528).

Michigan House Bill 6242 establishes a new permit system for using barrels to bait bears, requiring hunters to obtain an annual bear bait barrel permit for a $30 fee. The bill limits each permit holder to using up to three steel barrels, which must be bolt-secured, anchored to the ground, and equipped with specific small openings to prevent unauthorized access. These barrels must display the permit or the owner's information and are required to be removed within 30 days after the end of bear season. The legislation also grants the state department authority to create additional rules governing the placement and maintenance of these baiting sites.

in committee · Michigan · House Aug 25, 2026

HB 6234: Retirement: state employees; membership in the retirement system of certain law enforcement officers first hired after certain date; provide for, and allow for purchasing service credit for certain law enforcement officers' service under the state employees' retirement system. Amends 1986 PA 182 (MCL 38.1601 - 38.1674) by adding secs. 24c, 24d, 24e & 24f. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6233'26, HB 6235'26

HB 6234 allows certain law enforcement officers who were first hired after a specific date to purchase service credit for time previously worked under the state employees' retirement system. This provision applies to members covered by sections 4(1)(b), (d), and (f) of the State Police Retirement Act, enabling them to count their prior civilian service toward their law enforcement retirement benefits. To qualify, officers must pay an amount equal to the actuarial value of that service, with payments made through tax-deferred or additional payment methods established by the retirement system. The bill sets a deadline of October 17, 2027, for initiating these purchases and requires completion within four years, while also stipulating that this act overrides any conflicting provisions in collective bargaining agreements.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment