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All 21,443 Active 17 In committee 11,650 Passed 5,402 Signed 2,294 Failed 125

passed · Michigan · Senate Jul 29, 2026

SR 135: A resolution to recognize and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.

This Senate resolution formally recognizes and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. It directs members of the legislative body to acknowledge this historic milestone and encourages citizens to gather on July 4th to express gratitude for American freedoms. The bill focuses on symbolic commemoration and reflection on the nation's founding principles rather than implementing new laws or policies.

passed both · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 6126: Gaming: other; expenditures under the internet sports betting fund; modify. Amends secs. 15 & 16 of 2019 PA 149 (MCL 432.415 & 432.416)

This bill modifies how tax revenue from internet sports betting in Michigan is distributed among various state and local funds. It requires that thirty percent of the tax go to the city where the betting operator's casino is located for uses such as hiring street patrol officers, neighborhood development, public safety improvements, and road repairs. The remaining revenue is allocated to the state, with specific mandatory payments to the compulsive gaming prevention fund, a first responder coverage fund, and tribal governments for essential services. Any money left over after these designated expenses must be deposited into the state school aid fund to support public education.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

passed both · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 6127: Gaming: other; expenditures in the internet gaming fund; modify. Amends secs. 14 & 16 of 2019 PA 152 (MCL 432.314 & 432.316).

This bill modifies Michigan's internet gaming laws to update tax rates and specify how money from the internet gaming fund is spent. It establishes a graduated tax structure where non-tribal online gaming operators pay between 20% and 28% based on their annual earnings, while tribal operators follow existing rules. The legislation also details a spending order for the gaming fund, requiring payments for regulatory costs, bingo administration, and prevention programs before allocating fixed amounts to tribal governments and first responder health funds, with any remaining money going to public school aid.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed both · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 6130: Education: financing; Michigan trust fund act; modify. Amends sec. 12 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.262).

This bill modifies the Michigan Trust Fund Act to establish a permanent Community District Education Trust Fund designed to help schools in specific districts that are currently prohibited from raising local taxes. The fund will be financed by depositing up to $617 million in tobacco settlement revenue starting in fiscal year 2017, with the money used to cover gaps in state funding for these districts. The legislation also sets a sunset provision requiring that any remaining balance in the fund be transferred to the state school aid fund after September 30, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed both · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 5482: State agencies (existing): generally; plans to correct audit recommendations; require notification to the legislature if the executive branch fails to prepare. Amends secs. 462 & 487 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1462 & 18.1487).

HB 5482 requires Michigan state agencies to submit a corrective action plan within 60 days after an audit completes, detailing how they will address audit findings. The bill amends sections 462 and 487 of the Management and Budget Act (MCL 18.1462 & 18.1487) to mandate this plan and specify that if an agency fails to submit it, the state budget director must notify relevant legislative committees. It also clarifies that agencies must report serious issues (like suspected criminal activity) to the governor and attorney general within 60 days, with corrective plans then submitted to the state budget director. The law directly affects all state agencies subject to audits and aims to improve accountability through structured reporting.

passed both · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 5485: Natural resources: inland lakes; dam safety regulations; provide for. Amends secs. 31502, 31503, 31504, 31505, 31506, 31507, 31508, 31509, 31510, 31511, 31513, 31515, 31516, 31517, 31518, 31520, 31521 & 31523 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.31502 et seq.) & adds secs. 31506a, 31509a, 31509b, 31517a, 31518a, 31518b, 31518c, 31518d, 31528a & 31528b.

HB 5485 updates Michigan's dam safety regulations for inland lakes by revising definitions and adding new sections to the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. The bill directly affects dam owners, operators, and the state agency responsible for dam safety oversight. Key changes include updated terms like "spillway capacity" and "emergency action plan," alongside new regulatory sections (e.g., 31506a, 31509a) to modernize safety standards. These amendments clarify requirements for dam maintenance, flood management, and structural integrity without altering existing enforcement procedures.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed both · Michigan · House Jul 29, 2026

HB 5109: Vehicles: title; reference to electronic transfer of title or interest in vehicle; update. Amends secs. 233, 234, 239 & 240 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.233 et seq.).

HB 5109 updates Michigan's vehicle title transfer rules to modernize processes and clarify requirements. It amends sections of the Vehicle Code to explicitly include electronic title transfers (referencing Section 222), require proper title endorsement during sales, and specify that registration plates must be transferred to immediate family members (spouse, parents, siblings, or children) when a vehicle title is assigned. The bill also clarifies that the effective date of title transfer is the signature date on the title application or assignment, and adds requirements for security interest documentation. These changes directly affect vehicle owners, dealers, and title transfer offices by streamlining transfers while ensuring proper title documentation.

passed both · Michigan · Senate Jul 3, 2026

SCR 14: A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of energy emergency declared on April 2, 2026.

This bill extends Michigan's state of energy emergency from July 1, 2026, to September 16, 2026, to align with a potential federal waiver allowing more flexible gasoline production. The measure directly affects consumers and businesses by aiming to prevent fuel shortages and price spikes that could occur if stricter fuel regulations were reinstated. By keeping the emergency in effect, the state can continue to relax its own fuel requirements while the federal government addresses supply constraints. The resolution takes effect immediately upon July 1, ensuring there is no gap in the emergency declaration.

Topics ✓ Energy ✗ Environment

passed · Michigan · Senate Jul 3, 2026

SB 947: Natural resources: inland lakes; dam safety regulations; provide for. Amends and adds (See bill).

This bill amends the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to update and clarify definitions related to dam safety and inland lakes. It directly affects dam owners, operators, and the state department responsible for regulating these structures by refining terms such as "dam," "failure," and "high hazard potential dam." The legislation adds new sections to the statute to establish clearer standards for what constitutes a dam, how it is classified based on potential risk, and the specific requirements for emergency action plans. By modifying existing legal language, the bill aims to improve consistency in how dam safety regulations are applied and understood.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · Michigan · Senate Jul 3, 2026

SB 792: Economic development: obsolete property and rehabilitation; obsolete property rehabilitation act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 6, 7, 14, 16 & 17 of 2000 PA 146 (MCL 125.2782 et seq.).

SB 792 amends Michigan's "Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act" to clarify definitions and update eligibility for tax exemptions on rehabilitation projects. The bill specifies that "obsolete property" includes blighted, functionally obsolete, or brownfield sites (e.g., industrial buildings converted to residential use), and defines "rehabilitation" to require major improvements (exceeding 10% of property value), excluding minor repairs. It refines criteria for local governments to establish rehabilitation districts, limiting eligibility to areas with economic hardship indicators like low median income or proximity to large cities. This affects property owners and local governments in designated districts by ensuring only substantial rehabilitation projects qualify for tax relief under the updated rules.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

passed · Michigan · Senate Jul 3, 2026

SB 793: Economic development: plant rehabilitation; industrial facility tax; modify. Amends secs. 3, 6, 7 & 9 of 1974 PA 198 (MCL 207.553 et seq.).

SB 793 amends Michigan's industrial facility tax law to clarify key definitions for tax exemption eligibility. It updates terms like "restoration" (major renovations to industrial properties, including structural improvements) and "speculative building" (new structures built without a specific tenant) to better align with current development practices. These changes directly affect local governments, economic development organizations, and businesses seeking tax benefits for industrial property improvements. The bill focuses on making the program's rules clearer without altering the core tax exemption structure.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Michigan · House Jul 2, 2026

HB 5761: Agriculture: fertilizer; registration and tonnage fees for composting; eliminate. Amends secs. 8505 & 8506 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.8505 & 324.8506). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5762'26, HB 5763'26

This bill amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to eliminate registration and tonnage fees for composting products. It directly affects manufacturers and distributors of specialty fertilizers, soil conditioners, and composted agricultural products by removing specific fee requirements that previously applied to these items. The key provision removes the $0.35 per ton fee for agricultural use fertilizers and the $0.05 per cubic yard fee for agricultural use composted products that make nutrient claims, while maintaining existing registration and water quality protection fees for other fertilizer and soil conditioner products. The bill also clarifies that small packages of 10 pounds or less remain exempt from inspection fees and establishes that out-of-state registrants must maintain a Michigan registered office or pay audit costs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment