This resolution declares January 25-31, 2026, as Catholic Schools Week in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes Catholic schools' role in the state, highlighting their enrollment (50,421 students across 207 schools), compliance with public school regulations, and contributions to community values. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funds, or change policies - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment supporting Catholic schools' educational and community impact.
HB 4878 regulates Michigan's participation in the federal 340B drug pricing program, which allows qualifying hospitals to purchase drugs at discounted prices. The bill requires drug manufacturers to report annual price increases exceeding 15% for drugs costing over $40 per treatment course (Sec. 7), and mandates hospitals using 340B discounts to spend savings on patient services or community health programs (Sec. 11). Hospitals must also report detailed financial data about 340B drug transactions to the state by November 2026 (Sec. 15). These provisions directly affect drug manufacturers, hospitals, and pharmacies participating in the 340B program, aiming to increase transparency and ensure discounts benefit patient care.
HB 5473 requires that during a compliance conference review for healthcare licensing issues, the department must include one medical professional from the same health field as the licensee or registrant, upon their request. This applies to healthcare licensees (such as doctors, nurses, or other practitioners) facing investigations under Michigan's Public Health Code. The bill amends existing procedures to ensure licensees have direct access to a peer professional during these resolution discussions. The change aims to provide specialized expertise during conference negotiations without altering investigation timelines or other existing requirements.
HB 5469, the "Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act," requires businesses operating physical digital currency exchange kiosks in Michigan to clearly disclose key risks to customers before any transaction. It mandates that operators explain that virtual currency is not legal tender, lacks government backing, is subject to regulatory changes, transactions are irreversible, and ledger recording times may differ from initiation. The bill directly affects kiosk operators and their customers, focusing on transparency about digital currency risks rather than regulating the currency itself. It does not cover gaming platform currencies or loyalty rewards programs.
HB 5470 amends Michigan's Money Transmission Services Act to require virtual currency kiosks to obtain a money transmitter license. The bill explicitly defines "money transmission services" to include owning, operating, advertising, or facilitating virtual currency kiosks - devices that allow users to buy, sell, or exchange virtual currencies like Bitcoin. This change subjects these kiosks to the same licensing, reporting, and regulatory requirements as traditional money transmitters (e.g., check-cashing services). It directly affects businesses operating virtual currency kiosks in Michigan, bringing them under the state's existing financial services oversight framework.
HB 5471 amends Michigan law to eliminate the fee for obtaining birth records for certain individuals. Currently, a $34 fee applies for a birth record search and certified copy, but this bill would waive that fee for specific categories of people. The exemption would apply to individuals not currently covered by existing fee waivers, such as veterans or adoption agencies. This change would allow these individuals to access their birth records without paying the standard charge.
HB 5314 repeals a specific section (MCL 14.102) from an old 1919 law that required certain lawsuits brought by the Michigan Attorney General on behalf of the state to be filed in Ingham County circuit court. This procedural change eliminates the requirement for those cases to be filed in a specific county, allowing the Attorney General to file such lawsuits in appropriate courts as needed. The bill does not create new legal requirements or affect who can bring lawsuits; it only removes a historical jurisdictional rule. This is a straightforward procedural update with no direct impact on public employees, officers, or state operations.
HB 5316 modifies Michigan's court venue rules for cases brought by the state's attorney general. It requires that lawsuits filed by the attorney general "in the name of the state" must be filed and tried in the county where the state government is headquartered (typically Ingham County, where Lansing is located). This change specifically applies to cases seeking relief for the state or its citizens, such as enforcement actions against businesses or public officials. The bill does not alter the substance of the cases but clarifies where they must be heard.
HB 5154 requires public middle schools (grades 6-8) and high schools (grades 9-12) to accept cash as a payment option for admission fees to interscholastic athletic events. It directly affects school districts and public school academies that charge such fees. The bill amends Michigan’s School Code to mandate that school boards ensure cash is accepted, alongside other payment methods. This change applies only to schools charging admission fees for athletic activities, with no other policy changes specified.
HB 5113 modifies Michigan's concealed carry licensing process to address administrative errors. It allows applicants to correct mistakes in their applications within 21 business days without paying extra fees, covering errors made by the applicant, the county clerk, or other entities. The bill also creates a court appeal process for applicants denied licenses due to such errors, requiring courts to review records for clear mistakes and potentially order license issuance or fee refunds. This directly affects individuals applying for concealed carry permits who face denials from clerical errors in the current system.
HB 4980 amends Michigan's concealed pistol licensing law to allow applicants to file their license applications with *any* county clerk in the state where they reside, rather than requiring filing only in their county of residence. This change directly affects Michigan residents seeking concealed carry permits, simplifying the initial application process. The bill modifies Section 5b of the state's firearms licensing act (MCL 28.425b) to remove the residency county restriction, while maintaining all other requirements like fingerprinting, background checks, fees ($100), and training documentation. It does not alter eligibility criteria, fees, or processing timelines - only the location where applications must be submitted. The bill is pending in the Judiciary Committee as introduced on September 18, 2025.
HB 5464 amends Michigan's law governing industrial facilities exemption certificates, which allow businesses to temporarily avoid certain property taxes for rehabilitating or building industrial facilities. The bill clarifies that certificates may be revoked if businesses fail to meet specific deadlines: completing replacement facilities within 2 years (or longer with commission approval), finishing speculative buildings within 2 years, or using facilities for non-qualifying purposes. It requires the state tax commission to provide notice and hold hearings before revoking certificates, with revocations taking effect by December 31 following the commission's order. This directly affects businesses holding these tax exemptions who miss project deadlines or deviate from approved facility uses.
