HB 5423 prohibits Michigan employers from taking adverse actions (like firing, refusing to hire, or harassing) against employees who are victims of violent crimes or involved in related legal proceedings. It directly protects employees and their family members who experience violent crimes, ensuring employers cannot retaliate for attending court, requesting workplace adjustments (such as schedule changes or safety modifications), or seeking help. Employers must post notices about these protections and provide them to all employees in their primary language. Employees can file lawsuits within three years to seek remedies like reinstatement, back pay, or damages if their rights are violated.
HB 5414 amends Michigan's tax administration law to clarify when economic development corporations must disclose information for reports required under the Michigan Economic Growth Authority Act (MCL 207.810). The bill specifically allows these corporations to share the required report information with the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), while maintaining confidentiality for other sensitive tax data. This change directly affects economic development corporations and state agencies handling their reports, streamlining public access to certain economic development data. The bill does not alter tax collection procedures or create new financial obligations, only updating disclosure rules for existing reporting requirements.
HB 5420 requires Michigan hospitals to include tests for specific substances in drug screens when diagnosing a drug overdose. It mandates that hospitals report anonymous test results to the Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), with results kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure. The MDHHS will define the list of "qualified substances" through rules (to be created within 180 days) and use the data to track trends and risk factors. This bill directly affects hospitals conducting overdose-related drug screens and the MDHHS, which will manage the reporting system and annual review of substances.
HB 5417 amends Michigan's Strategic Fund Act to require the Michigan Strategic Fund to submit specific legislative reports before disbursing funds. This change directly affects the Strategic Fund, which manages economic development investments, by adding a new reporting requirement (Section 7c) for transparency. The key mechanism mandates that the fund provide detailed reports to the legislature prior to releasing funds for projects or loans. This update aims to enhance accountability for how public funds are allocated, without altering the fund's existing powers or program types.
HB 5415 prevents Michigan's Strategic Fund from providing financial support (like loans or grants) for projects that would violate the "corporate welfare prohibition compact act" starting October 1, 2027. This bill directly affects the Strategic Fund's ability to fund economic development projects, requiring it to comply with an existing agreement between states that restricts certain business subsidies. The bill adds Section 15 to the Michigan Strategic Fund Act and depends on another bill (HB 5413) being enacted first. It does not change existing state funding rules but adds a new compliance requirement tied to an interstate agreement.
HB 5416 amends the Michigan Strategic Fund Act to restructure the fund's governing board. It adds two new private-sector board members appointed by the governor (with input from minority leaders) who must have expertise in venture capital, commercial lending, or technology commercialization. The bill also updates membership requirements to ensure diversity representation (including minority, female, and small business perspectives) and specifies detailed qualifications for private-sector appointees. This change affects how the Michigan Strategic Fund, which administers economic development grants and incentives, is governed and managed.
HB 5418 requires the Michigan Strategic Fund to post on its website details about businesses that received state economic assistance (grants, loans, or other aid) and later ceased operations in Michigan. Specifically, the notice must include the business name, assistance type and amount, and whether repayment is likely if the business breached its agreement. This amendment to Section 88b(10) of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act focuses on transparency, not changing how funds are distributed. It directly affects businesses receiving state economic assistance that shut down, requiring the fund to publicly report their status.
SB 25 allows owners of motor vehicle repair facilities in Michigan to operate additional locations under the same registration. It creates a new "auxiliary facility" category (defined in Section 14(3)) that permits a single facility owner to run multiple locations without separate registrations, as long as they meet specific requirements. This directly affects small business owners in the auto repair industry seeking to expand their operations. The bill amends key sections of Michigan's Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Act to implement this change, streamlining registration for multi-location repair businesses.
SB 23 amends Michigan's Land Division Act to increase the maximum number of parcels allowed when splitting land. It allows up to 4 parcels for the first 10 acres of an original parcel, plus 1 additional parcel for every full 10 acres after that (capping at 15 total parcels), with additional exceptions for large parcels (e.g., one parcel covering 60% of the land or parcels over 40 acres that don't count toward limits). This directly affects landowners seeking to divide property and local governments (counties/municipalities) that enforce land division rules. The bill streamlines subdivision rules by reducing restrictions on parcel counts while maintaining access requirements and clarifying re-splitting rules after 10 years.
Senate Bill 93 amends the state's food law to update licensing exemptions for certain food producers. The bill specifically targets producers of prepackaged honey and maple syrup. Under its provisions, both the retail outlet and the processing facility operated by these producers are exempt from needing a license if their gross sales are $15,001 or less. To qualify for this exemption, the honey and maple syrup products must feature labels substantially similar to those required for cottage food products.
Senate Bill 136 primarily eliminates the requirement for healthcare providers to notify patients about dense breast tissue after mammography. This change directly impacts patients undergoing mammograms and the medical facilities that perform these screenings in Michigan. The bill also enacts broader amendments concerning the use of radiation machines for mammography procedures. These modifications are made by amending and repealing specific sections within the existing Public Health Code.
SB 269 amends Michigan's Aeronautics Code (MCL 259.135) to allow qualified airports to directly accept, receive, and disburse certain federal airport funds without channeling them through the state commission, provided federal rules permit it. This change specifically applies to airports that meet federal eligibility requirements and are authorized to handle funds directly under federal law. The bill streamlines the funding process for these airports by removing the requirement to use the state commission as an agent for eligible federal grants. It does not alter funding amounts or create new programs, but adjusts administrative procedures for airport authorities. This procedural change affects qualified airports seeking direct federal funding for airport projects.
