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in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 816: Trade: business practices; reporting requirements for manufacturers of products containing PFAS; provide for. Creates new act.

This bill, known as the PFAS Protection Act, requires manufacturers in Michigan to report products containing intentionally added PFAS chemicals and mandates labeling on specific consumer goods. It directly affects manufacturers, importers, and distributors of items such as apparel, cookware, children's products, and cleaning supplies that include these chemicals. The legislation establishes definitions for various product categories, creates reporting requirements for state officials, and authorizes the creation of rules to enforce compliance with the new standards.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill requires reporting and labeling of PFAS chemicals, which are harmful pollutants, thereby advancing environmental protection and transparency.85% confidence
Rosemary Bayer (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 817: Environmental protection: groundwater contamination; location guidelines for wastewater discharge; provide for. Amends sec. 3112 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3112).

This bill updates Michigan's environmental regulations by clarifying rules for wastewater discharge and adding specific permit requirements for oceangoing vessels. It requires that any waste discharge into state waters must occur at least one mile upstream from the nearest dwelling and mandates that vessels operating in Michigan ports obtain permits demonstrating compliance with federal aquatic nuisance species rules. The legislation also sets strict timelines for the state department to review permit applications and outlines procedures for permit modification, suspension, or revocation if pollution violations occur. Additionally, it establishes fee structures for vessel permits and allows the department to adopt more protective standards than federal rules for preventing aquatic nuisance species in the Great Lakes.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens environmental regulations by clarifying wastewater discharge rules and adding permit requirements for vessels, protecting state waters from contamination.90% confidence
Rosemary Bayer (D) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 819: Property tax: assessments; inapplicability of pop-up to taxable value resulting from interspousal transfers of ownership interests in legal entities; clarify. Amends sec. 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27a).

This bill clarifies Michigan property tax rules by explicitly stating that the "pop-up" tax assessment does not apply when spouses transfer ownership interests in legal entities to one another. It amends the General Property Tax Act to ensure that such transfers between spouses do not trigger a full reassessment of property value, allowing the property to retain its previously established taxable value. The legislation also defines specific conditions under which transfers to trusts and distributions from trusts are exempt from immediate tax value increases, particularly for residential property transferred among close family members. Additionally, the bill clarifies procedures for correcting taxable value adjustments when ownership transfers are mistakenly not recorded, allowing local tax authorities to make corrections for the current year and up to three prior years.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill clarifies property tax rules to prevent unnecessary 'pop-up' assessments on interspousal transfers, providing tax relief and fiscal stability for property owners.85% confidence
Rosemary Bayer (D) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 509: Civil rights: public records; disclosure of certain information without a warrant; prohibit. Creates new act.

SB 509 prohibits Michigan government entities (like police departments, courts, or DMVs) from sharing personal information - including addresses, IDs, or criminal history - with federal immigration authorities unless a court-issued warrant is presented. It requires agencies to verify if requests are for immigration enforcement and deny such requests without a warrant. Agencies must also report annual data on these requests to state officials by March 31 each year. The law aims to prevent local government data from being used in federal immigration actions without judicial oversight.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits warrantless sharing of personal data with federal agencies, protecting civil rights and enhancing oversight in criminal justice data handling95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits sharing personal data with federal immigration authorities without a warrant, limiting cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrant privacy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits sharing personal data without warrant, strengthening data privacy protections per Technology topic description.90% confidence
Stephanie Chang (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5704: Traffic control: traffic regulation; requirements for passing a stationary vehicle; modify to include county road worker vehicles. Amends secs. 2, 653a & 907 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.2 et seq.) & repeals sec. 653b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.653b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5702'26, HB 5703'26

This bill amends Michigan's vehicle code to require drivers to pass county road worker vehicles with the same caution and speed restrictions as they must when passing stationary emergency vehicles. It defines road work vehicles as those used for construction, maintenance, or utility work displaying flashing red or amber lights, and updates the legal definitions of authorized emergency vehicles to include these road service vehicles. Drivers must reduce their speed by at least 10 miles per hour and move at least one lane or two vehicle widths away from the stationary vehicle when possible, with penalties including civil fines for violations. The changes apply to all public roadways and align the treatment of road workers with that of police, firefighters, and other emergency responders.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by requiring drivers to pass county road worker vehicles with same caution as emergency vehicles, protecting workers and improving road safety standards.90% confidence
Dave Prestin (R) · 15 co-sponsors
passed · Michigan · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SR 99: A resolution to recognize the 150th anniversary of the first telephone call.

This Senate resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of the first telephone call made by Alexander Graham Bell on March 10, 1876. The bill formally recognizes the historical significance of this invention and its lasting impact on global communication and society. It honors the innovators and workers who advanced telecommunications technology and transmits a copy of the resolution to AT&T as a symbol of appreciation for the company's role in developing communications networks.
Kevin Hertel (D)
in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5692: Drains: other; requirement to provide landowners with preliminary cost estimates; provide for. Amends secs. 73 & 125 of 1956 PA 40 (MCL 280.73 & 280.125).

This bill requires Michigan drain commissioners to provide landowners in drainage districts with preliminary cost estimates for proposed drainage projects within seven days of receiving them from engineers. It allows landowners to withdraw their support for a drainage petition within 21 days of receiving the cost estimate, and if enough owners withdraw, a new petition for the same project cannot be filed for at least one year. The bill also clarifies that drain commissioners can choose more efficient routes for drains and ensures total cost computations are shared with landowners before apportionment reviews, with the same withdrawal rights applying to the final cost figures.
Luke Meerman (R) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5702: Crimes: vehicle offenses; injuring or causing death to individual in a work zone; expand. Amends secs. 79d & 601b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.79d & 257.601b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5703'26, HB 5704'26

This bill expands the legal definition of a work zone to include areas marked by temporary traffic control devices like cones, flares, or vehicles with rotating beacons, ensuring clearer boundaries for construction and road work areas. It strengthens penalties for moving violations in work zones by doubling fines for standard violations and introducing misdemeanor or felony charges when such violations cause injury or death to workers or other individuals. The bill applies these stricter penalties only when the violation involves three or more points and excludes cases where the injured or deceased person was negligent. Like related bills HB 5703 and HB 5704, this legislation requires all three to be enacted together to take effect.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens penalties for work zone violations causing injury or death, enhancing accountability and protection for workers.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens penalties for work zone violations, enhancing workplace safety protections for construction workers and others in work zones.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by expanding work zone definitions and strengthening penalties for violations, protecting workers and improving road safety standards.85% confidence
Joey Andrews (D) · 14 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 11, 2026

SB 832: Legislature: legislators; appointment of a legislator to a committee that would create a conflict of interest; prohibit. Amends 1968 PA 318 (MCL 15.301 - 15.310) by adding sec. 8a.

SB 832 prohibits state legislators from chairing a legislative committee if an immediate family member leads a principal state department that falls under that committee's jurisdiction. This rule applies to legislators in both the House and Senate and defines immediate family members as parents, siblings, children, spouses, and in-laws. The bill aims to prevent conflicts of interest by ensuring legislators do not oversee committees that could directly impact their relatives' departments. It amends existing state law to add this new restriction without changing other provisions related to conflict of interest.
Jim Runestad (R)
in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5706: Law enforcement: local police; reimbursement from the highway safety fund to local law enforcement agencies for assisting certain vehicle crashes; provide for. Amends sec. 629e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.629e). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5705'26

HB 5706 amends Michigan's vehicle code to establish a reimbursement mechanism for local law enforcement agencies that assist with certain vehicle crashes. The bill creates a funding pathway where local police departments can receive financial support from the highway safety fund when they provide assistance at vehicle crash scenes. This provision directly affects local law enforcement agencies and the state highway safety fund, allowing for reimbursement of costs incurred during crash assistance operations. The bill is tied to companion legislation HB 5705 and requires both measures to be enacted together for the changes to take effect.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides funding mechanism for local law enforcement to assist vehicle crashes, strengthening police resources and operational capacity within criminal justice system.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes funding mechanism for local law enforcement assistance at vehicle crashes, enhancing transportation safety through crash scene support.90% confidence
Mike Harris (R) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5696: Property tax: exemptions; personal property used in agriculture operations; exclude property used to cultivate marihuana. Amends sec. 9 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.9).

This bill amends Michigan's property tax law to clarify that property used to cultivate marijuana is not eligible for the agricultural property tax exemption. It directly affects farmers and agricultural operations by explicitly removing cannabis cultivation from the list of activities that qualify for tax-exempt status under the agricultural operations provision. The legislation adds a specific exclusion clause to the existing definition of agricultural operations, ensuring that while traditional farming activities remain exempt, marijuana cultivation does not receive the same tax benefits. The bill does not create new exemptions or change tax rates, but rather clarifies which agricultural uses are excluded from tax relief.
Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts agricultural property tax exemptions by excluding marijuana cultivation, limiting tax relief benefits for certain agricultural operations.90% confidence
Tom Kunse (R)
in committee · Michigan · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 5705: Law enforcement: local police; reimbursement from state police for assisting with certain incidents; allow. Creates new act.

This bill allows local police departments in Michigan to request reimbursement from the state police for expenses incurred when responding to incidents on state-owned freeways and highways. The reimbursement is only available if the state police did not have officers available to respond, explicitly requested the local agency to respond, and the local department created an official report of the incident. Local agencies must submit reimbursement requests quarterly, and the state police director will set annual reimbursement rates and report on the number of reimbursed responses by county and local government type.
Mike McFall (D) · 18 co-sponsors
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