HB 5448 amends Michigan's parole procedures to require the parole board to consider impact statements from certain witnesses, including crime victims, when reviewing parole applications. It directly affects prisoners seeking parole, parole board members, and crime victims who wish to share how a crime impacted them. Key mechanisms include adding a new provision (Section 35a) for submitting impact statements, clarifying that parole boards cannot deny parole without an interview in most cases (except for low-probability cases), and prohibiting consideration of expunged juvenile records or inaccurate information. The bill also mandates a 90-day parole eligibility report detailing a prisoner's conduct, work, education, and risk assessment, while explicitly banning the parole board from basing denials solely on marital history or unconvicted arrests.
SB 767 creates a special fund-raising license plate for Michigan vehicles, with proceeds supporting the Golf Association of Michigan Foundation. The bill establishes a dedicated state fund to receive money from plate sales, which the state treasurer will manage and invest. Quarterly disbursements from this fund will provide resources for the foundation to create golf opportunities for youth, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and families facing financial barriers, including educational and career pathways in golf. The program is administered through the Secretary of State (for plate issuance) and the State Treasurer (for fund management), with no annual lapse of funds.
SB 766 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to clarify relicensing rules for health professionals holding temporary or limited licenses. The bill ensures these professionals can apply for relicensure within three years of license expiration by meeting the continuing education and competency requirements that were in effect at the time of expiration - rather than current standards. For licenses expired less than 60 days, holders may continue practicing by paying late fees and fulfilling continuing education requirements during this grace period. This change specifically extends the three-year relicensing window to temporary and limited licenses, which were previously not explicitly covered under the existing provision.
SB 764, the "Open Caption Accessibility Act," requires movie theaters with 8 or more screens to provide open captioning for at least two weekly showings of each film that plays five or more times per week (Friday-Thursday). Open captioning means captions displayed on screen that cannot be turned off, directly benefiting deaf and hard-of-hearing moviegoers. Theaters must advertise captioned showings similarly to other screenings, post public notices about requesting captioned showings, and maintain records for the Attorney General’s office. This law applies to all qualifying theaters operating in Michigan, with enforcement through the Department of Attorney General.
SB 765 allocates $10 million from the state general fund to create a menopause navigator program under Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The program provides resources and support for women managing menopause-related health concerns, as defined in the state's public health code. The funds must be used exclusively for this purpose, with no other designated uses specified in the bill.
This bill (SCR 11) sets the final adjournment dates for the state legislature. It directs the Senate and House to adjourn on December 18, 2025, and reconvene on December 23, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., after which the legislature will adjourn "without day" (meaning no specific return date is set). The bill directly affects the legislature's schedule and does not change any substantive laws or policies. It is a routine procedural measure to conclude the legislative session.
HB 5432 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funding for multiple departments, agencies, and the legislative branch for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides specific monetary amounts to cover budget gaps or new needs identified during the fiscal year, with conditions on how the funds may be spent. This bill directly affects state government operations by ensuring funding continuity for essential services and programs across various agencies. As a procedural funding measure, it does not change policy but adjusts financial resources for existing government functions.
This bill prohibits Michigan's cannabis regulatory agency from issuing new licenses for certain types of cannabis establishments. It amends the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act by adding Section 9b, which specifically blocks the agency from granting licenses for these defined business types. The key mechanism is a direct restriction on the agency's licensing authority under Section 9b, preventing new applications for those specific establishment categories. This change affects future applicants seeking licenses for the prohibited business types but does not alter existing licensing or other aspects of the cannabis regulatory framework.
HB 5441 amends Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act (2016 PA 281) to prohibit the Cannabis Regulatory Agency from issuing new licenses for specific types of medical marijuana facilities. The bill directly affects potential applicants seeking licenses for certain facility types and restricts the agency’s authority under the existing law. Key provisions add Section 402a to block new licenses for these facilities, amending prior sections that govern licensing eligibility and agency powers. This change aims to limit expansion of certain medical marijuana operations without altering existing licenses or patient access.
HB 5444 requires the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency to meet specific conditions before issuing new licenses for medical marijuana provisioning centers. The bill adds Section 402b to the licensing act, mandating that the agency cannot approve new provisioning center licenses unless certain requirements are satisfied. This directly affects new applicants seeking to operate retail facilities that sell medical marijuana to registered patients. The change focuses on procedural requirements for new licenses, not existing operations or patient access.
This bill limits Michigan school districts to 15 virtual instruction days per school year, counting these days as regular school days for funding and attendance purposes. It permits virtual learning only for emergencies, student testing days, or teacher training (capped at 30 hours yearly). School districts must get board approval and notify students' families before implementing virtual days. The bill directly affects public school districts and their scheduling decisions for remote learning.
HB 5424 amends Michigan's vehicle code (MCL 257.217c) to change how law enforcement agencies can use revenue collected from fees for salvage vehicle inspections. Currently, these fees must be spent on specific purposes like vehicle inspections or law enforcement operations, but the bill modifies the allowable uses. This directly affects local police departments and sheriff's offices that collect these fees. The change would allow them to allocate the revenue toward additional law enforcement needs beyond the current restrictions.
