This bill establishes attendance requirements for members of village legislative bodies in Michigan by allowing their removal from office for willful neglect of duty if they miss more than 50% of regular meetings within a 12-month period. The legislation defines which absences count toward this total and provides specific exemptions for members who are absent due to military service, documented temporary medical conditions, or leave permitted by federal law. It also allows village boards to excuse absences caused by extraordinary circumstances through a majority vote at a public meeting. Village clerks are required to send written notice to members who reach 40% absence and must submit formal charges if the threshold for removal is exceeded, with any resulting vacancy filled according to the village's charter.
Michigan House Bill 6236 requires that the manual push plates for automated doors in public facilities be blue and display the international symbol of access in a contrasting color. This provision applies to power-assisted doors that are activated by a user pressing a plate, excluding those controlled by other methods. The new rule takes effect for any automated door installed on or after the bill's effective date.
HB 6232 allows Michigan county boards of commissioners to create a dedicated towing and recovery authority board upon request from the local sheriff or emergency 9-1-1 district director. This new board would be composed of seven members, including representatives from law enforcement, the towing industry, local government, and county residents, who serve staggered terms. The authority is empowered to establish rules for towing providers, create service districts, set equipment and operator standards, and manage a complaint process for rule violations. Members of the board are not paid but may be reimbursed for expenses, and the board must operate under state open meetings and freedom of information laws while reporting annually to the county commissioners.
HB 6235 expands the definition of who can join Michigan's state police retirement system to include certain law enforcement officers hired after June 7, 2027, as well as those who previously left the state employees' retirement system. The bill allows these new members to purchase credit for prior service under the state employees' retirement system and treats them as if they first became members after June 9, 2012. This change ensures that officers in eligible positions, such as conservation officers and state police motor carrier officers, have access to specific retirement benefits and tier structures similar to those available to earlier hires.
Michigan House Bill 6241 establishes attendance requirements for township board members, allowing for their removal from office if they miss more than 50% of regular meetings within any 12-month period. The bill defines specific exemptions where absences do not count against the member, including military service, temporary medical conditions supported by documentation, or extraordinary circumstances approved by a majority vote of the board. Township clerks are required to notify members who reach a 40% absence threshold and must submit formal charges for willful neglect of duty if the removal criteria are met. Any resulting vacancy on the township board would be filled according to existing state election laws.
Michigan House Bill 6231 creates a dedicated Camp Grayling Improvement Fund within the state treasury to finance upgrades, maintenance, and environmental remediation at the military training center. The fund is financed by facility revenue generated from leasing, licensing, and operating the camp, as well as gifts and grants, with all unspent money rolling over to future years rather than lapsing. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is granted broad authority to collect these fees, enter into leases and contracts for goods and services, and manage projects subject to specific procurement rules and federal cooperative agreements. To ensure transparency, the department must submit an annual report detailing fund deposits, expenditures, and project status to state legislative leaders and post it on their website. The bill also clarifies that these activities are considered governmental functions under Michigan law, preserving existing sovereign immunity protections while leaving public access rights on adjacent state forest lands unchanged.
Michigan House Bill 6240 establishes attendance requirements for members of city legislative bodies, such as city councils. If a member misses more than 50% of regular meetings during any 12-month period, they become subject to removal from office for willful neglect of duty under state election law. The bill provides specific exceptions where absence is excused, including military service, temporary medical conditions supported by written documentation, or leave permitted by federal law. Additionally, a city's legislative body may vote to excuse an absence due to extraordinary circumstances, and the city clerk must notify members if their attendance drops below 60%.
This Michigan constitutional amendment would require the legislature to present passed bills to the governor within 14 calendar days of final passage, or by noon on December 31 in an even-numbered year, whichever comes first. It also mandates that proposed constitutional amendments be filed with the secretary of state within the same 14-day window or by the end of the legislative session deadline. The resolution clarifies that the governor has exactly 14 days to consider a bill and specifies that if the governor does not return a vetoed bill within that period, it becomes law automatically. These changes aim to establish strict timelines for legislative actions to prevent bills from lingering without official executive review or public filing.
House Resolution 342 urges the U.S. House of Representatives to reject Amendment 041 to the BUILD America 250 Act, a provision that would shield rideshare and delivery companies from vicarious liability for injuries or damages caused by their drivers. The resolution argues that this amendment would prevent victims from holding platforms accountable under state law unless the company is found to be grossly negligent or criminally wrongdoers, citing concerns about sexual assault cases on these apps. By blocking this federal preemption, the bill aims to preserve states' authority to regulate liability and ensure companies can be held responsible for harms arising from their operations.
This resolution declares August 23-29, 2026, as Primary Care Week in the state of Michigan. It aims to raise public awareness about the importance of primary care services, which include prevention, wellness, and treatment for common illnesses. The measure highlights how a strong primary care network can help reduce preventable diseases and lower healthcare costs for individuals and families across urban, suburban, and rural areas.
This resolution declares August 2026 as Shooting Sports Month in Michigan to recognize the cultural, historical, and economic importance of hunting and firearms. It highlights that these activities support thousands of jobs and contribute significantly to state conservation efforts through specific taxes on ammunition. The bill encourages residents to participate in these sports safely and responsibly while acknowledging the role of the Department of Natural Resources in promoting ethical practices.
This concurrent resolution amends Rules 16 and 19 of the Joint Rules to establish specific deadlines for processing legislation in the state legislature. It requires that enrolled bills be presented to the Governor, or constitutional amendments filed with the Secretary of State, within 14 calendar days of final passage or by December 31 of an even-numbered year, whichever occurs first. Additionally, the resolution mandates that passed bills be transmitted to the other legislative chamber within 30 minutes of a vote unless a motion for reconsideration is pending. These changes also set similar filing deadlines for bills where the Governor's veto has been overridden or where the Governor fails to act within the constitutional timeframe.
