This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to add a new income tax surcharge for high-earning individuals in Michigan starting in 2027. The surcharge applies a 5% tax on income exceeding $500,000 for single filers or $1,000,000 for joint filers, with these thresholds automatically adjusted each year based on the national inflation rate. All money collected from this surcharge must be spent exclusively on pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade education, child care, health and human services, housing, and water infrastructure. The amendment requires voter approval at a general election to take effect and directs the legislature to create the necessary laws to implement the tax.
This bill proposes to eliminate the Dentistry Task Force within Michigan's public health code. By repealing the specific section that established this task force, the legislation would remove the requirement for this advisory group to exist. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the terms for board members appointed under this part of the code expire four years after their appointment date. The changes directly affect the administrative structure of dental oversight by ending the task force's role while adjusting term expiration rules for related board members.
Senate Bill 1094 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to update the relicensure rules for licensed psychologists. The bill allows individuals holding a master's degree in psychology to apply for a limited license, provided they have at least one year of supervised postgraduate experience in a healthcare setting. These limited licenses can be renewed and include specific restrictions, such as requiring supervision by a fully licensed psychologist and prohibiting public advertising that suggests independent practice. Additionally, the bill clarifies how temporary licenses for students and those gaining experience count toward renewal requirements.
This bill allows retired professionals to obtain a special "emeritus" license from the state department. To qualify, an applicant must prove they were previously licensed, have retired from their profession, and agree not to practice again. While this license keeps their professional status active in the system, it does not permit them to work in their field. The law also requires anyone holding this emeritus license to clearly label it as such in all public displays and written materials to avoid confusion.
This bill updates Michigan's regulations for cosmetology schools and apprenticeship programs to ensure proper oversight and training standards. It requires owners to maintain detailed records of student attendance, enrollment, and grades, which must be shared with the state department monthly. The legislation also mandates that apprentices complete a minimum number of instructional hours before practicing on the public and must have proof of high school education before starting training. Additionally, the bill prohibits charging fees for teaching apprentices and limits the number of apprentices trained simultaneously to two per establishment. These changes aim to clarify administrative requirements and protect the quality of cosmetology education in the state.
This bill updates Michigan's mental health code to establish stricter timelines and reporting requirements for investigating complaints about rights violations in mental health facilities. It mandates that investigations into abuse, neglect, serious injury, or death must begin within 24 hours and be completed within 90 days, while requiring the office to send written status updates every 30 days to all parties involved. The legislation also clarifies that investigations will use a "preponderance of the evidence" standard to determine if rights were violated and allows for reopening cases if new evidence emerges. These changes directly affect the state mental health office, mental health agencies, and individuals filing complaints on behalf of recipients.
SB 1113 updates Michigan's rules for becoming a certified public accountant by clarifying education and experience requirements. To qualify, applicants must complete at least 150 semester credit hours in accounting and pass a standard examination, while the required work experience is set at one year for those with a baccalaureate degree or post-baccalaureate degree and two years for those with only 120 credit hours. The bill also defines which types of professional work count toward these experience requirements and excludes non-professional tasks like bookkeeping. Additionally, the law establishes criteria for out-of-state accountants to practice in Michigan without obtaining a local license if they hold a substantially equivalent credential from another jurisdiction.
This bill removes a specific requirement from Michigan's public health code that previously mandated professional disclosure statements for health counselors. By repealing section 18113, the legislation eliminates the obligation for these counselors to provide the stated disclosures to their clients. The bill does not take effect unless it is passed together with a companion bill, SB 1108.
This bill prohibits individuals who are current or former board members of a licensed hospital, as well as their family members, from serving on the hospital's recipient rights advisory committee. The legislation aims to ensure that these committees, which are made up largely of patients and their families, remain independent and free from conflicts of interest. It requires hospitals to maintain these committees, which must meet regularly, review hospital reports, and provide advice to hospital leadership. Additionally, all committee members must complete annual training provided by the state office of recipient rights.
This bill creates a new type of license called an emeritus license for retired health professionals in Michigan. To qualify, a retired individual must apply, prove their previous license was in good standing, and agree not to practice their profession again. If approved, the license allows the person to keep their professional title but does not permit them to work or provide medical services. The law also requires that anyone using this license must include the word "emeritus" next to their professional title in all written or printed materials.
This bill updates the requirements for barbering licensure and apprenticeship programs in Michigan by adjusting the number of hours needed for training. It reduces the required course of study at barber colleges from 1,800 hours to 1,500 hours and lowers the practical training requirement for barber colleges from 1,575 hours to 1,275 hours. The legislation also clarifies rules for apprenticeships, allowing barbershops to train apprentices without charging fees and specifying that up to two apprentices can be trained simultaneously at one location. Additionally, the bill modifies how experience gained in other states can be substituted for classroom instruction and sets stricter standards for record-keeping and supervision in apprenticeship programs.
This bill updates Michigan's requirements for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to renew their professional licenses. It mandates that pharmacists complete at least 30 hours of approved continuing education or pass a proficiency exam over a two-year period, while pharmacy technicians must complete at least 20 hours. A key provision requires that a portion of this training specifically covers pain and symptom management. Additionally, the bill allows licensees to fulfill all their continuing education hours through online or electronic courses, provided these programs meet state-approved standards.
