This bill amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to specifically address the illicit use of xylazine, a synthetic opioid often mixed with other drugs. It directs the state's Sentencing Guidelines Commission to create a new guideline that considers the presence of xylazine when determining appropriate prison sentences for related offenses. The change aims to ensure that judges have a standardized framework for sentencing individuals involved in cases where xylazine is a factor, without altering the underlying criminal laws themselves.
This bill modifies the terms of office and election procedures for elected officials in Michigan villages. It changes the standard term for village presidents, clerks, and treasurers to two years, starting on December 1 after the election, while allowing village trustees to serve either four-year terms or two-year terms depending on local ordinances. The legislation also updates the rules for filling vacancies, requiring special elections if a petition signed by 10% of voters is filed, and clarifies how to conduct elections if all village officers leave the community. Additionally, the bill adjusts the start date for council terms to December 1 and specifies who presides over council meetings when the president is absent.
This bill modifies the composition of Michigan's Board of Psychology to include more licensed professionals by replacing public members with psychologists who hold limited licenses. It establishes a new limited license category for individuals with a master's degree in psychology, allowing them to practice under specific supervision and advertising restrictions. To qualify for this limited license, applicants must have a master's degree from an accredited program and complete one year of supervised postgraduate experience in a healthcare setting. The legislation also updates the board's membership requirements to ensure that at least five of its voting members hold a doctoral degree in psychology.
This bill amends Michigan's public health code to formally include xylazine in the state's controlled substance regulations. It defines specific terms related to the handling of xylazine, such as "illicit use," which covers unauthorized buying, possession, or administration of the drug. The legislation clarifies what constitutes legal activities involving xylazine, including its approved use in veterinary medicine and pharmaceutical manufacturing. By updating these definitions, the bill provides a clearer legal framework for enforcing penalties against the unauthorized distribution and use of xylazine.
This bill authorizes the Michigan State Administrative Board to transfer state-owned land in Kent County, specifically a 0.586-acre parcel currently managed by the Department of State Police. The legislation outlines several methods for this transfer, including public sale, offering the property to local governments, transferring it to other state agencies, or trading it for other real estate. If the property is sold to a local government for less than its fair market value, the buyer must agree to use the land for public purposes for 30 years and allow the state to repurchase it at the original price if the local government tries to sell it within that period. The Department of Technology, Management, and Budget is tasked with overseeing the valuation and execution of the transfer, while the Department of Attorney General must approve the legal documents.
HB 5588 amends Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure to update the definitions of specific terms used in sentencing guidelines. The bill clarifies the meanings of words such as aircraft, companion animal, departure, homicide, intermediate sanction, ORV, snowmobile, vehicle, and vessel by referencing their existing definitions in other state laws. These changes ensure that legal documents and sentencing decisions consistently use the current definitions for these terms. The legislation directly affects judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys who apply these guidelines during criminal proceedings.
This bill modifies Michigan's Home Rule Village Act to standardize when village officials begin their terms. It requires that all village officers elected after December 31, 2024, take office at noon on December 1 of the following year, even if their local charters previously allowed for earlier start dates. Additionally, the law mandates that anyone elected to fill a vacancy must wait until election results are officially certified before taking the oath of office. These changes apply to all villages in the state and override any conflicting rules found in individual village charters.
This bill updates the start dates for township officer terms in Michigan, specifying that terms beginning after December 31, 2024, will start on December 1 following the election rather than November 20. It also clarifies that all township officers elected before January 1, 2025, will have their terms begin at noon on November 20 of the next election cycle. The legislation further refines procedures for filling vacancies, allowing township boards to appoint replacements for resignations or unqualified elected officials, while establishing specific timelines and rules for when special elections must be held if appointments are not made. Additionally, it outlines how temporary appointments can be made by county election commissioners to ensure a quorum remains when multiple seats on a township board become vacant simultaneously.
This bill updates the Michigan Code of Criminal Procedure to include specific sentencing guidelines for early voting violations under state election law. It directly affects judges and prosecutors who must determine appropriate sentences for individuals convicted of these specific election offenses. The legislation amends an existing section to ensure that penalties for early voting infractions are clearly defined within the state's sentencing framework. By modifying the referenced statute, the bill standardizes how courts handle these particular cases without changing the underlying election laws themselves.
This Senate resolution honors Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet for her service to Michigan and her constituents in the Thirty-fifth District. The bill recognizes her extensive background in public service and her legislative work on issues such as worker protections and gun violence prevention. It formally expresses gratitude for her contributions and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to her as she transitions to representing the district in Congress.
This bill expands the duties of the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission to include providing legal representation for youth in juvenile court cases, in addition to its existing role for adults. By amending the state's indigent defense act, the legislation ensures that young people facing delinquency charges receive effective legal counsel starting from their initial court appearance. The commission will be responsible for setting minimum standards for how local courts deliver these services to both adults and youth, while also managing funding adjustments based on economic indicators. Ultimately, the bill aims to standardize the quality of legal defense available to financially unable defendants across the state's juvenile justice system.
This bill amends Michigan's civil procedure laws to clarify when landlords can evict tenants who remain in homes after a sales agreement expires. Specifically, it adds a new circumstance allowing for summary eviction proceedings if a seller stays in the property beyond the time limit set by a temporary possession agreement following a sale. The change applies to any person holding over premises under such an agreement and does not alter existing eviction rules for other reasons like nonpayment of rent or lease violations. By updating the statute, the legislation ensures that sellers who are granted temporary occupancy after a property sale can legally recover possession once that specific period ends.
