HB 5336 establishes Michigan's Secure Retirement Savings Program, creating a state-administered retirement plan for private-sector employees whose employers don't currently offer retirement benefits. It requires qualifying employers (those without a 401(k) or similar plan for two years) to automatically enroll employees in payroll-deducted retirement savings accounts, with contributions deposited into a separate trust fund outside the state treasury. The program emphasizes portability, allowing employees to roll funds into other retirement accounts, and mandates low-cost investment options managed by a state board. It directly affects private-sector workers at small businesses or nonprofits without existing retirement plans, providing a new savings pathway without state financial risk.
HB 5333 increases penalties for environmental violations related to landfills under Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. It raises the maximum administrative, civil, and criminal fines for landfill owners or operators from $10,000 to $100,000 per violation (or per day of ongoing violation), and increases the total administrative fine cap for landfill operators from $100,000 to $1,000,000. The bill amends specific sections (5529, 5530, 5531) to implement these higher fines for violations including failure to obtain permits, noncompliance with permits, or other regulatory breaches. These changes directly affect landfill operators by imposing significantly higher financial penalties for violations. The bill does not create new requirements but increases enforcement consequences for existing regulatory breaches.
HB 5335 creates the Secure Retirement Savings Board within Michigan's Department of Treasury to administer the state's Secure Retirement Program. The board, consisting of 7 members including the state treasurer (as chair), two public retirement experts, an employer representative, and an enrollee representative appointed by the governor, will oversee program operations. It establishes membership terms, appointment procedures, and requires senate confirmation for governor's appointments. This bill directly affects Michigan residents participating in the state's retirement savings program by defining the governing body responsible for its management.
HB 5305 extends the deadline for granting new tax exemptions under Michigan's Commercial Redevelopment Act from 2025 to 2030. This means developers can still apply for new exemptions until December 31, 2030, but no new exemptions will be approved after that date. Existing exemptions granted before 2030 will remain valid until their original expiration dates. The bill amends Section 18 of the Commercial Redevelopment Act (MCL 207.668) to update this sunset provision.
HB 5306 extends the deadline for granting new commercial rehabilitation tax exemptions in Michigan from 2025 to 2030 under the Commercial Rehabilitation Act. It directly affects property owners and developers who rely on these tax breaks for renovating older commercial buildings. The bill changes Section 16 of the act to prevent new exemptions after December 31, 2030, while allowing existing exemptions to continue until their original expiration dates. This is a straightforward policy extension with no new eligibility rules or funding changes.
This Senate Resolution (SR 88) requests Governor Whitmer to join the federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program for K-12 education. The resolution directly addresses the governor, asking her to opt-in to a federal program that would allow Michigan taxpayers to receive a $1,700 tax credit for donations to scholarship organizations. These organizations would then provide tax-free scholarships to K-12 students in Michigan public and private schools, starting in 2027. The resolution is non-binding and seeks to encourage state participation in the federal program, which Michigan has not yet elected to join.
SB 730 designates a specific segment of US-12 in Washtenaw County as the "Maurice Calvin Williams Memorial Highway." The bill adds this designation to Michigan's Memorial Highway Act, covering the stretch between I-94 and Wiard Road. This is a procedural naming bill with no policy changes or funding impacts, directly affecting drivers using that highway segment. The bill was introduced on December 9, 2025, and referred to the Transportation Committee.
HB 5334 requires Michigan community mental health programs to establish 24-hour preadmission screening units that assess individuals considered for hospitalization within 3 hours of notification. These units must be staffed by qualified mental health professionals (including licensed social workers or master's-level clinicians) and determine clinical suitability for voluntary hospital admission. The bill also mandates second-opinion evaluations within 3 days if hospitalization is denied, and outlines crisis stabilization services for up to 72 hours. It directly affects individuals seeking mental health hospitalization, community mental health programs, and hospitals operating under contract with these programs.
SB 727 modifies Michigan’s Clean and Renewable Energy Act by updating rules for renewable energy credits and setting stricter clean energy targets. It allows electric providers to count renewable energy credits from systems located outside Michigan (if used for regional transmission needs) and creates new pathways for businesses (like manufacturers or cooperatives) to share their renewable credits with providers to meet standards. The bill also raises the clean energy target to 80% by 2035-2039 and 100% by 2040, requiring providers to submit compliance plans and granting limited extensions (up to 2 years) under specific conditions. These changes primarily affect electric utilities, large commercial customers, and renewable energy providers in Michigan.
SB 719 amends Michigan's "Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act" to clarify the definition of "video service." It explicitly includes internet protocol television (IPTV) and "open video systems" (OVS) while excluding direct-to-home satellite services, mobile video, and internet streaming content. The bill also updates the definition of "low-income household" to mean a household with annual income below $35,000. This is a definitional amendment affecting how video service providers and local governments interpret the law, not a new policy or fee structure.
SB 720 amends Michigan's video services reporting rules to clarify requirements for providers and the Communications Commission. It requires video service providers (like cable or streaming companies) to submit specific business information - such as their name, service description, and contact details - to the Commission when first offering services in Michigan, and to update this information for changes like mergers or name changes. The bill also mandates that the Commission file an annual report with the governor and legislature by April 1st each year, detailing video service competition status and legislative recommendations. These changes streamline reporting obligations for providers and standardize the Commission's annual review process.
This bill requires Michigan health insurers to cover medically necessary treatments for menopause and perimenopause symptoms, including FDA-approved hormone therapy. It specifically prohibits insurers from demanding prior authorization, step therapy, or "fail-first" protocols for hormone therapy prescriptions related to these conditions. The law applies directly to health insurance policies sold in Michigan and affects patients experiencing menopause or perimenopause symptoms who seek treatment. Key provisions ensure coverage for treatments without additional administrative barriers typically imposed by insurers. The bill defines menopause as permanent cessation of menstruation and perimenopause as the transitional phase before menopause.
