This bill updates Michigan's renewable energy requirements for electric providers, setting specific portfolio goals of 15% by 2029, 50% between 2030 and 2034, and 60% starting in 2035. It allows certain cooperatives and multistate providers to lower their targets if they already generate significant clean energy within the state or have existing nuclear contracts. The legislation also introduces financial incentives for providers entering new renewable energy contracts with non-affiliated entities and permits a small portion of energy savings credits to count toward renewable goals. Additionally, it clarifies rules for purchasing renewable energy credits, limiting such purchases to 5% of the total annual requirement and banning their use after 2035.
This bill modifies the rules governing the state university system to require regents to follow local zoning laws when purchasing land acquired on or after January 1, 2027. It also maintains a specific provision ensuring that at least one professor of homeopathy remains in the department of medicine. The legislation does not take effect until a separate constitutional amendment is approved, linking its implementation to a broader change in the state constitution.
This bill requires electric and natural gas utilities in Michigan to use a competitive bidding process for all contracts related to construction, operations, maintenance, and capital improvements. To enforce this rule, the state's public service commission will be prohibited from allowing utilities to recover costs for work that was not competitively bid, and the law grants ratepayers and bidders the right to sue for damages or injunctive relief if the process is not followed. Additionally, all bids and related documentation must be treated as public records and made available for inspection by anyone. The legislation defines "competitive procurement" by referencing specific federal standards that local governments must follow.
This bill proposes a change to the state constitution to require the University of Michigan to follow local zoning laws and ordinances for any land it acquires on or after January 1, 2027. Currently, the university operates with significant autonomy over its property, but this amendment would shift that authority to local governments for future land purchases. The rule applies specifically to the Regents of the University of Michigan and does not affect other state universities like Michigan State or Wayne State. If passed by voters, the change would ensure that new university campuses align with the planning rules of the cities or counties where they are built.
This bill updates the schedule of fees that process servers and other authorized individuals can charge for performing legal duties in Michigan courts. It directly affects anyone hired to serve court documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, and eviction orders, by setting specific dollar amounts for various services. The key changes include raising the base fees for many tasks, such as personal service and eviction handling, and increasing the percentage of fees collected from property sales or settlements. Additionally, the legislation adjusts compensation for specific actions like verifying addresses, photographing documents, and filing records electronically.
This bill proposes to expand Michigan's medical assistance program to cover transportation services for individuals with behavioral health needs. It requires the state department to pay for these transport costs for eligible people and mandates that transport providers follow existing mental health code regulations. The legislation defines behavioral health transport as travel to and from treatment facilities and specifies that only approved agencies can provide this service. Importantly, the bill will not become law unless it is passed together with a companion bill, HB 5943.
This bill establishes a new licensing framework in Michigan for agencies that provide specialized transportation services for individuals experiencing mental health crises. It creates specific definitions for these services, which are designed to move medically stable people who do not require physical or chemical restraints to the nearest facility capable of meeting their needs. The legislation mandates that licensed agencies operate under medical supervision, maintain detailed logs of every trip, and implement strict safety and hygiene protocols for their vehicles and staff. Additionally, the bill requires agencies to submit annual reports to the legislature detailing the number of transports, police interventions, and any investigations into staff misconduct.
This bill updates Michigan's graduated driver licensing rules for teens aged 14 years and 9 months to 17, allowing them to begin Level 1 licensing if they are home-schooled or have completed specific driver education segments. It requires new drivers to pass vision tests, obtain parental approval, and accumulate behind-the-wheel experience, including nighttime hours, before advancing to Level 2 and eventually Level 3 licenses. The legislation also outlines restrictions on driving hours and passenger limits for provisional licenses, extending the probationary period if a teen accumulates violations or accidents.
This bill creates a new exemption from standard teen driver training for home-schooled students in Michigan who are seeking a learner's permit or intermediate license. Under the law, parents or guardians can administer their own driving curriculum as long as it meets the state's minimum instructional and driving standards. To qualify, the parent must submit a signed certificate to the Secretary of State confirming the student completed the required hours, including specific behind-the-wheel experience and nighttime driving. The bill also establishes a process where the Secretary of State must approve or reject the certificate within 10 business days, and if no response is received or specific defects are not listed, the certificate is automatically considered approved. Additionally, the legislation grants parents immunity from civil liability and administrative penalties if they submit a certificate in good faith, while prohibiting the state from adding extra documentation requirements beyond those specified.
This bill updates the fees that healthcare providers and medical records companies can charge patients for accessing their medical records in Michigan. It raises the initial request fee from $20 to $31.54 and adjusts per-page copying costs based on the number of pages, with higher rates for pages beyond 20. The law also requires annual fee adjustments starting in 2028 based on the Detroit consumer price index and maintains fee waivers for medically indigent individuals who receive one free set of copies per provider.
This bill modifies the Nonprofit Health Care Corporation Reform Act to clarify that substance use disorder services programs exempt from licensure under the Public Health Code are eligible to contract with health care corporations for inpatient treatment. The amendment updates language in Section 414a to explicitly include these exempt programs alongside licensed facilities, ensuring they can participate in state-regulated health care contracts for substance abuse treatment. The bill does not create new programs or change existing coverage requirements but rather aligns the licensing references to reflect current exemptions under Michigan law. It affects health care corporations, providers of substance use disorder services, and the regulatory framework governing their contracting relationships.
This bill modifies Michigan's zoning enabling act to update how certain substance use disorder services programs are classified for zoning purposes. It specifically adjusts the language to include facilities that are exempt from licensure under state public health regulations, ensuring they are treated consistently with other licensed substance use disorder programs in zoning decisions. The change affects local governments and zoning boards that review residential property uses, particularly those evaluating the placement of group child care homes near substance use disorder treatment facilities. By aligning the zoning language with current licensing exemptions, the bill ensures that facilities not required to hold a license are still properly recognized in zoning determinations.
