This bill modifies Michigan's governmental immunity laws to clarify when public employees and agencies are protected from lawsuits for injuries or property damage. It maintains broad immunity for officials acting within their authority unless their conduct involves gross negligence, while explicitly preserving existing protections for judges, legislators, and high-level executives. The legislation also defines specific exceptions, such as removing immunity for medical care provided in certain hospitals and ensuring liability remains for underground facility damage. Additionally, it establishes that public universities and school districts cannot claim immunity for criminal sexual conduct committed by their employees or agents.
This bill designates a specific stretch of US-131 in Mecosta County as the "Sergeant Matthew Webber Memorial Highway." The change officially names the road segment between 11 Mile Road and Old State Road in honor of Sergeant Matthew Webber. This action updates the Michigan Memorial Highway Act to include this new designation. The bill does not alter traffic rules or funding but serves to recognize the individual through the naming of the roadway.
This bill modifies Michigan's pawnbroker regulations by increasing the maximum civil fine for charging excessive interest from an unspecified amount to $5,000. It also updates the criminal penalties for violating the act, allowing courts to impose fines ranging from $250 to $1,000 or imprisonment for up to three months. The legislation directly affects pawnbrokers and their employees by clarifying the consequences for non-compliance with state laws. Additionally, the bill includes a provision that prevents it from taking effect unless a companion bill, HB 5536, is also enacted into law.
This bill directs the state department of education, working with the department of labor and economic opportunity, to develop educational materials on digital literacy and cybersafety. These resources, which include model curricula and lesson plans, must be made available for free on the department of labor and economic opportunity's website. The primary goal is to provide accessible tools to help individuals improve their online safety and digital skills without cost.
This bill modifies the rules for filing civil lawsuits against the state of Michigan specifically for cases involving criminal sexual conduct. It creates an exception to the standard requirement that plaintiffs must file a notice of their claim within one year of the incident. By linking this change to a companion bill, the legislation allows victims of criminal sexual conduct to bypass the usual strict filing deadlines that apply to other types of property damage or injury claims. The measure is designed to ensure that these specific cases can proceed in court without being dismissed due to missed procedural time limits.
This bill proposes to increase the maximum monthly interest rate pawnbrokers in Michigan can charge from 3% to 5%, while also raising the minimum interest requirement to 50 cents per loan. It updates the mandatory text printed on loan receipts to reflect this new 5% cap and clarifies that loans exceeding this rate are automatically void. The legislation also maintains the existing fee for storing unencumbered property at $3.00 per month and prohibits charging interest on unpaid balances in advance. This measure directly affects licensed pawnbrokers and consumers who use their services for short-term loans.
This bill modifies how fines and court costs are distributed among counties and local governments in Michigan's district courts. It primarily affects county treasurers, local political subdivisions, and the courts that assess these penalties. The legislation updates the rules for allocating money from civil infractions, specifying different percentages that go to libraries versus local governments depending on the type of violation and the district involved. It also clarifies definitions for commercial vehicles and outlines how fines related to specific vehicle code violations should be handled. Additionally, the bill allows local governments to create their own bureaus to process civil infraction admissions if they choose.
This bill is a procedural resolution that sets the specific dates and times for the next legislative sessions of the Senate and the House of Representatives. It directly affects the state legislature by establishing when each chamber will reconvene after their June 2024 adjournments. The key provision outlines a series of recesses, with the Senate resuming on July 30, July 31, August 13, August 14, August 15, and September 4, while the House resumes on July 30, July 31, August 13, August 14, August 15, and September 11. No new laws or policies are created by this measure; it simply provides the official calendar schedule for future legislative business.
HB 5733 establishes a new tolling enforcement program that allows the Michigan Secretary of State to work with operators of toll bridges and tunnels to collect unpaid tolls. Under this program, the Secretary of State will negotiate agreements to identify vehicle owners who have failed to pay tolls and will send them official notices. The bill also creates a formal process for these individuals to dispute unpaid toll claims and sets strict rules for how data is shared and used between the state and toll operators. Additionally, the legislation requires the Secretary of State to refuse vehicle registration or title transfers if there is an outstanding unpaid toll associated with the vehicle.
This bill designates July 2024 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in Michigan to highlight the challenges faced by children with birth defects affecting their lips or mouths. The resolution aims to increase public understanding of the medical and developmental needs of these infants, who often require surgeries, speech therapy, and special feeding techniques. By officially recognizing this month, the state legislature intends to draw attention to the condition without mandating any specific actions or funding changes.
This Senate resolution designates June 27, 2024, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day in Michigan. The measure directly honors military service members, veterans, and first responders who face high risks of PTSI due to their dangerous work. It urges state agencies to continue educating the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatments of PTSI. The resolution also directs a copy of the text to the Governor.
This bill amends Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure to establish specific sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of committing fraudulent acts against insurance companies. It directly affects prosecutors, judges, and defendants involved in insurance fraud cases by providing a structured framework for determining appropriate prison terms and fines. The legislation updates existing laws to ensure consistent and standardized penalties for these financial crimes, replacing previous vague directives with clearer statutory requirements.
