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signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 98: Construction: other; installation of temporary locking devices or systems in child care centers; allow. Amends 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 - 722.128) by adding sec. 3m. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0096'25, SB 0097'25

SB 98 requires child care centers in Michigan to install temporary door locking devices or systems that comply with the Stille-DeRossett-Hale construction code (MCL 125.1504i). This applies directly to licensed child care facilities, mandating that any temporary locks (like those used during emergencies) meet specific safety standards already defined in state building regulations. The bill does not create new security requirements but aligns child care center door safety with existing construction code provisions. It became law after approval by the governor on December 23, 2025, and is now part of Michigan’s child care licensing statute (MCL 722.111 et seq.).
Mallory McMorrow (D) · 3 co-sponsors
signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 96: Construction: other; installation of temporary locking devices or systems in child care centers; allow. Amends sec. 28 of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1528) & adds sec. 4i. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0097'25, SB 0098'25

SB 96 establishes safety standards for temporary door locking devices in Michigan child care centers. It requires these devices to be portable (not permanently attached), allow quick unlocking from both inside and outside with a key/tool, not interfere with fire exits, and be installed per approved plans. Child care centers must submit installation details for approval, provide staff training, and limit lock use to specific emergency periods. The law directly affects all licensed child care centers operating such devices, ensuring they meet fire safety and emergency access requirements.
Jeremy Moss (D) · 3 co-sponsors
signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 97: Construction: other; exclusion of temporary locking devices or systems installed in child care centers; update under the fire prevention code. Amends sec. 22 of 1941 PA 207 (MCL 29.22). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0096'25, SB 0098'25

SB 97 updates Michigan's fire prevention code to clarify that temporary locking devices or systems installed in child care centers - under specific construction codes - do not violate fire safety rules. It directly affects child care centers using these temporary locks during construction or renovations. The bill amends Section 22 of the Fire Prevention Code (MCL 29.22) to explicitly exclude such devices from being considered fire hazards, aligning with existing construction safety standards. This is a technical clarification, not a new policy, and applies only to child care centers meeting the referenced construction code requirements.
Roger Hauck (R) · 3 co-sponsors
signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 158: Consumer protection: other; certain uses of automated programs to purchase event tickets online; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4262'25

SB 158 prohibits the use of automated programs (bots) to purchase event tickets online in bulk. It directly affects consumers trying to buy tickets fairly and venues or ticket sellers using such bots to manipulate sales. The bill creates a new legal prohibition against these automated ticket-buying practices, making it illegal for businesses to deploy them. This policy change aims to prevent scalping and ensure equitable access to tickets for the general public.
Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits automated programs (bots) for ticket buying, restricting a specific technology application to prevent scalping and ensure fair access.95% confidence
Mary Cavanagh (D) · 9 co-sponsors
signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 349: Education: examinations; opt-out option for the workforce readiness assessment portion of the Michigan merit examination; provide for. Amends sec. 1279g of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1279g).

SB 349 would allow Michigan high school students to opt out of the workforce readiness assessment portion of the Michigan Merit Examination. The bill amends MCL 380.1279g to provide this opt-out option directly to students taking the exam. It does not change the overall examination requirements but gives students a choice regarding this specific assessment component. The bill is currently pending in the Committee on Education and Workforce.
Dayna Polehanki (D) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 689: Land use: farmland and open space; relinquishment of farmland from development rights agreements; expand legal arrangements triggering. Amends sec. 36111 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36111). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0688'25, SB 0690'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0685'25

SB 689 amends Michigan's farmland preservation law to expand when landowners can give up (relinquish) farmland from development rights agreements. It adds two new scenarios: 1) land with pre-existing structures (up to 5 acres), and 2) land for a farm operator's residence (up to 2 acres), both requiring approval from local government and the state land use agency. If relinquishment occurs, landowners must repay tax credits received under the agreement, plus interest, via a lien recorded against the property. This directly affects farmers with existing farmland preservation agreements who wish to develop or use portions of their land for specific purposes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires repayment of tax credits upon relinquishment, ensuring fiscal accountability for preserved farmland incentives and preventing potential revenue loss.92% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentBill expands options to relinquish farmland preservation, reducing protected open space and weakening conservation by allowing more land to be developed under specific conditions.85% confidence
Dan Lauwers (R) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 688: Land use: farmland and open space; individual essential to farm; update citation. Amends sec. 36103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36103). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0690'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0685'25

SB 688 updates Michigan's farmland protection law by amending provisions related to development rights agreements for farmland. It specifically adds a requirement that the state must subordinate its interest in these agreements to a mortgage lien if the landowner is "an individual essential to the operation of the farm" (as defined in existing law) and the parcel meets certain criteria. This change directly affects farmers seeking mortgages on land protected by such agreements. The bill does not alter the minimum 10-year or maximum 90-year term for agreements but clarifies when mortgage claims take priority over the state's easement interest.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill amends farmland protection law to strengthen conservation by making it easier for farmers to secure mortgages on protected land, directly supporting land conservation and preventing development.90% confidence
John Cherry (D) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 686: Land use: farmland and open space; land subject to conservation easement; allow partial relinquishment of. Amends sec. 36110 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36110). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0685'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0688'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0690'25, SB 0699'25

SB 686 allows landowners with conservation easements on farmland or open space to relinquish only part of their easement, rather than the entire property, under specific circumstances. This change directly affects farmers and landowners who hold conservation easements on agricultural or open-space land. The bill amends Michigan law (MCL 324.36110) to establish a process for partial relinquishment, streamlining how easements can be modified. It does not alter the overall conservation purpose but provides greater flexibility for landowners managing their property.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables partial relinquishment of conservation easements without weakening protections, facilitating landowner flexibility while maintaining environmental conservation goals for farmland and open space.85% confidence
Kevin Daley (R) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 685: Land use: farmland and open space; eligibility for tax credit; grandfather farmland subject to multiple legal arrangements before certain date. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 36109b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0688'25, SB 0690'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0699'25

SB 685 amends Michigan's farmland tax credit law (MCL 324.101-324.90106) by adding Section 36109b. It expands eligibility for the farmland tax credit to properties with existing legal agreements (like easements or leases) that were in place before a specific date, even if those arrangements complicate ownership. This change directly affects farmers and landowners who hold farmland subject to multiple pre-existing agreements, allowing them to qualify for the tax credit they previously might have been excluded from. The bill passed unanimously in the Michigan Senate on December 2, 2025, after being referred to the Agriculture Committee.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands farmland tax credit eligibility, providing tax relief to qualifying landowners under new criteria.95% confidence
Sue Shink (D) · 4 co-sponsors
signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 690: Land use: farmland and open space; legal arrangements eligible for tax credits; expand. Amends sec. 36109 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36109). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0688'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0685'25

SB 690 expands a state income tax credit for property taxes on farmland and open space protected by conservation agreements, such as agricultural easements or development rights agreements. Eligible farm owners - including those in partnerships, S corporations, life estates, trusts, and limited liability companies - can claim a credit for property taxes exceeding 3.5% of household income. The bill clarifies how the credit is calculated and shared among different ownership structures, requiring specific documentation like partnership agreements or trust terms to claim it. This change directly affects Michigan farmers who have conservation agreements on their land to preserve agricultural use.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credit for farmland property taxes, providing relief to eligible owners by reducing taxable burden on agricultural land.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands tax credits for conservation agreements protecting farmland/open space, directly advancing environmental conservation through financial incentives for land preservation.95% confidence
Roger Victory (R) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 699: Land use: farmland and open space; expenditures for administrative costs in the agricultural preservation fund; modify. Amends sec. 36202 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36202). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0685'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0688'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0690'25

SB 699 increases the annual cap on administrative spending from $1.4 million to $1.7 million for managing Michigan's Agriculture Preservation Fund. This fund supports farmland protection programs, directly affecting the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (as fund administrator), local governments receiving grants, and farmers seeking land preservation. The bill specifies that after covering administrative costs ($1.7M max annually) and local government grants, any remaining funds over $5 million can be used to purchase farmland development rights or conservation easements. These changes clarify how fund money is allocated, ensuring resources directly support farmland preservation efforts under existing state policy.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases admin budget cap for Agriculture Preservation Fund to ensure program funding continuity, directly supporting fiscal management of essential farmland protection programs.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases funding cap for Agriculture Preservation Fund, directly advancing farmland conservation and land use protection under environmental policy.95% confidence
Sue Shink (D)
signed · Michigan · Senate Dec 23, 2025

SB 687: Land use: farmland and open space; agricultural conservation easement; allow to be held by local unit. Amends sec. 36206 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36206). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0688'25, SB 0690'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0685'25

This bill allows local governments to hold agricultural conservation easements (land protection agreements for farmland) instead of the state, with the state retaining enforcement rights through a specific clause. It directly affects farmers selling easements and local governments purchasing them, enabling installment payments for easements and requiring a special enforcement clause if held solely by a local government. Key provisions include allowing local units to purchase easements through negotiated terms and mandating that easement documents include language granting the state a "third-party right of enforcement" if local holders fail to act. The bill does not change tax credits for landowners but updates existing rules to shift easement holding authority to local governments under defined conditions.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill enables local governments to hold agricultural conservation easements for farmland protection, directly advancing land conservation and open space preservation through land use regulations.95% confidence
Sam Singh (D) · 4 co-sponsors
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