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in committee · Michigan · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 5524: State management: funds; funding for businesses with lost revenue due to road construction projects; provide for. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 10q.

HB 5524 creates a program to provide financial assistance to Michigan businesses that suffer revenue losses due to unexpected street closures or road construction projects extending beyond their scheduled end dates. The bill establishes a "road construction business loss reimbursement program" that offers grants covering up to $15,000 annually per business, based on a three-year average of lost revenue. To qualify, businesses must demonstrate a significant revenue decline directly tied to construction, and applications must be reviewed within 120 days using criteria like revenue decline rate, construction duration, and traffic disruption severity. The program requires the state transportation department to annually report grant usage details - including approved/rejected applications and project statuses - to relevant legislative committees.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

Julie Rogers (D) · 17 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 19, 2026

HR 231: A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives.

This bill amends House rules to require transparency and compliance for appropriations bills that include "legislatively directed spending" (funds specifically directed to a recipient). It prohibits voting on such bills if the recipient is a municipality or university with policies that "subvert immigration enforcement" or refuse to comply with federal immigration measures. Municipalities/universities must submit documentation proving their policies align with federal immigration law and provide certification from authorized leaders. The rule applies to all such spending items except those for disaster relief, state agencies, or competitive funding processes.

Topics ✗ Immigration

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 788: Medical marihuana: other; marihuana paraphernalia with a heating element; prohibit the sale of unless the heating element is made of or encased in certain materials. Amends 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27101 - 333.27801) by adding sec. 407b.

SB 788 prohibits medical marijuana licensees from selling or transferring paraphernalia with a heating element designed for marijuana use, unless the heating element is made of or encased in glass or ceramic. This directly affects licensed medical marijuana businesses that sell such products. The key provision requires all heating elements in these devices to be constructed from one of two specified materials (glass or ceramic), banning other materials. The bill amends Michigan's Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (MCL 333.27101-333.27801) to add this safety requirement.

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 789: Businesses: business corporations; benefit corporations; authorize formation and establish duties of officers and directors. Amends (See bill).

SB 789 creates a new legal structure for "benefit corporations" in Michigan, allowing businesses to formally balance profit with social or environmental goals. It establishes specific duties for directors and officers to consider public benefits (like community impact or environmental sustainability) alongside shareholder interests when making decisions. This bill directly affects businesses that choose to register as benefit corporations under its new Chapter 9A provisions, requiring them to meet defined standards for public benefit reporting and governance. The law amends existing business corporation statutes to incorporate these requirements and defines key terms like "benefit corporation" and "independent director."

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 786: Tobacco: other; vapor product with heating element; prohibit the sale of unless the heating element is made of or encased in certain materials. Creates new act.

SB 786 prohibits the sale or transfer of vapor products with heating elements not made of or encased in glass or ceramic. It directly affects retailers and manufacturers selling vapor products in Michigan. The law requires heating elements to be glass or ceramic, with penalties including fines up to $1,000 for repeat violations. Sellers may avoid penalties if they made a reasonable effort to verify compliance.

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 790: Corporate income tax: revenue distribution; earmark to support grant, fellowship, and internship programs offered by the Michigan Space Grant Consortium; provide for. Amends sec. 695 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.695).

SB 790 redirects a portion of corporate income tax revenue to fund Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) programs. Beginning in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, the bill requires $250,000 (or the amount needed to fully fund NASA-related student grants, fellowships, and internships) annually to be allocated to support MSGC. This directly benefits Michigan residents pursuing undergraduate or graduate opportunities in space-related fields through NASA programs. The funds are transferred to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for MSGC to administer, ensuring state support for student participation in federal space initiatives.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Technology

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 787: Marihuana: other; marihuana accessory with a heating element; prohibit the sale of unless the heating element is made of or encased in certain materials. Amends sec. 11 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27961).

SB 787 amends Michigan's marijuana law to prohibit the sale of marijuana accessories with heating elements unless those elements are made of or encased in glass or ceramic. This directly affects retailers selling vaping devices or similar products designed to heat marijuana. The key provision requires all such accessories sold in Michigan to use only glass or ceramic for heating components, banning those with metal or other materials. The law applies to all marijuana retailers and manufacturers selling these accessories within the state. It does not change other existing requirements for marijuana products or sales.

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 4845: Transportation: funds; requirements for competitive bidding for certain road construction project contracts; modify. Amends sec. 11c of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.661c).

HB 4845 proposes to adjust competitive bidding requirements for road construction projects in Michigan. It raises the threshold for mandatory competitive bidding from $100,000 to $350,000 for individual local road projects (or $1,350,000 annually per agency, excluding cities over 500,000 population) and adds an annual inflation adjustment using the Consumer Price Index. The bill exempts traffic signal system upgrades and local road resurfacing from bidding rules. It directly affects state and local road agencies (counties, cities, villages) managing projects above these thresholds, requiring them to justify non-competitive contracts to oversight bodies. The changes aim to modernize cost thresholds while maintaining public bidding for significant infrastructure work.

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 4527: Disabilities: other; penalties for certain violations to provision in use of travel aids by blind persons act; increase. Amends secs. 1a, 2 & 3 of 1937 PA 10 (MCL 752.51a et seq.).

HB 4527 increases penalties for violations of laws protecting blind persons using travel aids, such as canes or guide dogs. It directly affects individuals who obstruct or interfere with these aids, making the legal consequences stricter. The bill amends existing Michigan law (MCL 752.51a et seq.) to raise fines and penalties for offenses like blocking a blind person's path or damaging their travel device. This change aims to better safeguard mobility for blind residents by strengthening enforcement of existing protections. The bill is currently pending third reading in the legislature.

in committee · Michigan · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 4528: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for driver causing death of blind person or dog guide in crosswalk; enact. Amends sec. 17b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4527'25

HB 4528 amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to impose stiffer penalties for drivers who cause the death of a blind person or a guide dog while they are in a crosswalk. The bill directly affects drivers convicted of vehicular homicide in these specific scenarios. Its key provision increases sentencing severity under Michigan law (MCL 777.17b) for such incidents, requiring judges to consider the heightened risk faced by blind individuals and service animals. This policy change focuses on criminal sentencing outcomes without altering traffic laws or enforcement procedures.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice ✓ Transportation

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 778: Vehicles: driver training; instruction on slow-down and move-over laws; require. Amends sec. 309 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.309).

SB 778 amends Michigan's vehicle code (MCL 257.309) to require driver's license applicants to answer at least two questions about approaching stationary emergency vehicles during written knowledge tests. This change directly affects all new and renewing drivers in Michigan who undergo state licensing examinations. The bill adds this specific provision to the existing testing requirements, ensuring applicants learn the legal "slow-down and move-over" rules for emergency vehicles. The amendment does not alter other testing components like driving skills tests or background checks.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Michigan · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 779: Vehicles: driver training; instruction on slow-down and move-over laws; require. Amends sec. 39 of 2006 PA 384 (MCL 256.659).

SB 779 requires Michigan driver education programs to include two new topics in their segment 2 curriculum: (1) instruction on organ, tissue, and eye donation registration, using materials developed with the state organ procurement organization, and (2) teaching drivers how to safely approach and pass stationary emergency vehicles under Michigan's slow-down and move-over law (MCL 257.653a). This applies directly to all driver education providers and students enrolled in segment 2 courses. The bill adds these requirements to existing curriculum standards, such as minimum driving hours and classroom scheduling. It does not change licensing rules but mandates specific content within driver training programs.

Topics ✓ Transportation