This bill proposes to repeal the State Education Tax Act, a law currently in effect since 1993. The legislation would eliminate the specific tax provisions and rules that govern this particular state education tax. By removing these sections from the state statutes, the bill directly affects the legal framework surrounding this tax without altering any other existing tax laws.
This resolution designates June 11, 2026, as Sleep Deprivation Awareness Day throughout Michigan to highlight the importance of adequate rest. The bill does not alter laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage residents to reflect on their sleep habits and recognize the associated health and safety risks. By formally acknowledging the issue, the measure aims to raise public awareness about the dangers of insufficient sleep, particularly among adolescents and drivers.
This bill modifies Michigan's existing laws regarding post-conviction DNA testing for individuals convicted of felonies. It allows defendants to petition the court for DNA testing of biological evidence collected during their original investigation, with specific conditions for those convicted before and after January 8, 2001. The legislation outlines the process for requesting testing, including requirements to prove the evidence is available and relevant to the case, and establishes rules for handling the results. If the testing excludes the defendant as the source of the evidence, the court must appoint counsel and hold a hearing to decide if a new trial is warranted. Additionally, the bill ensures that victims receive written notice of these petitions and hearings when the victim's identity is known.
This bill allows Michigan school districts to hire non-certified teachers for specific subjects like computer science, engineering, and career and technical education, provided the hires meet strict qualifications such as holding a bachelor's degree with a major in the subject area and having relevant work experience. While districts must prioritize hiring fully certified teachers when possible, the legislation creates an exception for CTE programs, permitting non-certified instructors with industry expertise to work in those roles for up to 20 years with potential extensions. Additionally, the bill streamlines the path to certification for these temporary hires by waiving the student teaching requirement if they complete three years of successful classroom instruction.
This resolution designates June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month in Michigan to honor victims and support survivors of firearm-related incidents. The measure serves as a symbolic declaration intended to encourage community engagement and awareness regarding the impacts of gun violence. It does not alter any laws or create new regulations but rather establishes an official observance period for public education and remembrance.
This bill establishes Michigan as a participant in the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, a formal agreement designed to allow licensed respiratory therapists to practice in other member states. By joining this compact, the state aims to improve patient access to care, support military families, and address workforce shortages by creating a streamlined pathway for professionals to work across state lines. The legislation creates a commission to oversee the agreement and includes specific definitions and rules for how out-of-state therapists can legally provide services within Michigan.
This bill requires health insurance companies in Michigan to cover insulin and specific diabetes-related devices without charging patients any cost-sharing fees. The law explicitly removes deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and other out-of-pocket expenses for these items, ensuring they are fully paid by the insurer. It applies to all policies that are delivered, issued, or renewed within the state, directly affecting both insurance providers and insured individuals with diabetes. The provision covers essential supplies such as blood glucose test strips, glucometers, lancets, and insulin syringes alongside insulin itself.
This bill requires health insurance companies in Michigan to cover prescription inhalers for asthma and other serious breathing conditions without charging the patient. It specifically prohibits insurers from denying or limiting coverage based on how often a patient needs to refill their inhaler, as long as a doctor has prescribed the medication. The law defines covered devices to include metered-dose inhalers, nebulizers, and dry powder inhalers, while excluding over-the-counter temporary relief products. By mandating that these prescriptions be provided at no cost to the insured, the legislation ensures immediate access to necessary life-saving medication for those with life-threatening bronchial ailments.
This bill requires health insurance companies in Michigan that cover prescription drugs to also provide epinephrine at no cost to the insured. The law applies to insurers delivering, issuing, or renewing health policies within the state and mandates that they include this specific medication without charging the patient. By adding a new section to the state's insurance code, the measure ensures immediate coverage for emergency allergy medication as part of existing drug benefits.
This bill modifies Michigan's Administrative Procedures Act to change how state agencies create and review new rules. It requires agencies to submit detailed requests for rule-making electronically to the Office of Regulatory Reinvention, which must approve these requests before agencies can proceed. The bill also updates the process for the Legislative Service Bureau to formally certify proposed rules, including stricter timelines and requirements for correcting errors in rule formatting or impact analyses.
This bill modifies Michigan's Administrative Procedures Act to clarify how courts should review administrative rules. It establishes that publishing a rule in the official register creates a legal presumption that the rule was properly adopted and filed, and it requires courts to take judicial notice of rules that have become effective. Additionally, the bill instructs judges to exercise independent judgment when determining if an agency acted within its legal authority, specifically prohibiting deference to an agency's interpretation of ambiguous laws. These changes directly affect state agencies that create regulations and the courts that adjudicate challenges to those regulations.
This bill modifies Michigan's Administrative Procedures Act to require that administrative hearings be conducted with a fresh, independent review of the facts rather than relying solely on an agency's initial decision. It mandates that courts conduct a new, independent examination of evidence when reviewing agency decisions, instead of deferring to the agency's original judgment. Additionally, the legislation clarifies the process for challenging a hearing officer's impartiality and ensures that any disqualification does not unnecessarily delay the case unless it would cause significant harm to a party. These changes directly affect state agencies, hearing officers, and individuals involved in administrative contested cases by altering how decisions are made and reviewed.
