This bill updates Michigan's Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act to create a new process for "transformational brownfield plans" that can include multiple related projects across different properties. It requires these plans to provide detailed financial estimates and outlines how various tax capture revenues, such as sales and income taxes, must be used exclusively to fund eligible redevelopment costs. The legislation also mandates specific approval steps involving the local governing body and the Michigan Strategic Fund, ensuring that tax revenues are legally binding and only collected until the project's costs are fully covered.
This bill requires data center operators in Michigan to implement security measures that protect against both cyberattacks and physical disruptions. To achieve this, facilities must adopt a risk-based cybersecurity program aligned with national standards like the NIST framework, along with specific safety features such as redundant cooling, manual overrides, and network segmentation. Operators are also mandated to create and maintain incident response and disaster recovery plans that outline communication procedures, restoration priorities, and coordination with emergency services. The legislation applies to qualified data centers as defined by state tax acts and imposes civil fines of up to $25,000 per day for violations.
This bill amends the Michigan Strategic Fund Act to expand the fund's existing legal powers and operational capabilities. It directly affects the Michigan Economic Development Corporation by allowing it to perform a wider range of financial and administrative tasks, such as issuing bonds, managing job training funds, and operating brownfield investment programs. The key provision updates the statute to explicitly authorize the fund to create new accounts, secure loans for export transactions, and pursue repayment of grants that fail to meet agreement terms. By clarifying these authorities within the current law, the legislation aims to provide a more robust legal framework for the fund's economic development activities without altering its core mission.
This bill seeks to repeal the Local Financial Stability and Choice Act of 2012, a law that previously set financial rules for local governments in Michigan. By removing the specific sections of the Michigan Compiled Laws associated with that act, the legislation would eliminate those existing financial regulations. Consequently, local municipalities and other local entities would no longer be subject to the oversight and requirements established under the repealed statute. The bill was introduced by Senator Mary Cavanagh and is currently under consideration by the Committee on Local Government.
Senate Bill 931 requires large electric utilities in Michigan to submit detailed applications to the state commission before building new major transmission lines. The bill mandates that these applications include specific information, such as proposed routes, cost estimates, and an evaluation of how the project could use existing utility corridors or share space with current infrastructure. By emphasizing the consideration of opportunities to parallel with existing rights-of-way, the legislation aims to streamline the approval process for new power lines while encouraging the use of available land. This measure directly affects electric utilities with 50,000 or more residential customers in the state.
This bill modifies Michigan's vehicle code to clarify and strengthen penalties for driving while intoxicated or impaired by drugs, specifically addressing cases where such driving results in death or serious injury. It establishes that individuals under 21 cannot legally drive with any detectable alcohol in their system and updates the definition of intoxication to include impairment from controlled substances. The legislation also adjusts sentencing guidelines, increasing potential prison terms for drivers who cause fatalities while operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.17 or higher or if they have a prior conviction within seven years. Additionally, it maintains stricter penalties for drivers who kill emergency response personnel while intoxicated.
This bill strengthens penalties for commercial drivers who operate vehicles while impaired or commit serious traffic violations by requiring immediate suspension or revocation of their licenses. It directly affects holders of commercial learner's permits and chauffeur's licenses who are convicted of offenses such as driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident, or causing a fatality. The legislation establishes specific suspension periods ranging from 60 days to life revocation depending on the severity of the offense and whether hazardous materials were being transported. Additionally, the bill adds new sections to the Michigan Vehicle Code to formalize these stricter enforcement measures for commercial motor vehicle operators.
This bill creates a new state tax credit program to encourage private investment in community development projects across Michigan. It allows taxpayers who invest in eligible properties, such as historic sites, rural areas, or low-income census tracts, to receive a credit equal to 25% to 50% of their investment costs. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate local support, show the project is financially sound, and prove it will revitalize blighted or vacant areas. The program includes strict timelines for securing financing and completing construction, with a total annual funding cap of $200 million that must be at least 30% allocated to housing projects.
This bill prohibits passengers from receiving no-fault insurance benefits if they are injured in a crash caused by an intoxicated driver, provided the passenger was also intoxicated or refused a chemical test. The law applies specifically to accidents where the driver's impaired ability led to the crash, and at least one other person besides the passenger was also injured or killed. Under this new rule, the passenger's claim is denied only if the higher insurance limit for multiple injuries is applicable to the case. The changes will take effect for any auto insurance policies issued or renewed after the bill becomes law.
This bill establishes a new licensing framework for agencies that provide specialized transportation services for individuals experiencing mental health crises in Michigan. It defines specific criteria for who qualifies for these services, such as being medically stable and physically able to enter a vehicle, while mandating that those requiring medical intervention or restraints be transported by ambulance instead. The legislation requires licensed agencies to operate under medical direction, maintain detailed logs of each trip, and adhere to strict safety and hygiene protocols for their vehicles. Additionally, the bill mandates that agencies submit annual reports to the legislature detailing the number of transports, police interventions, and any investigations into staff misconduct.
This bill proposes to increase the number of circuit court judges in Kent County from ten to eleven. The change would take effect on January 1, 2027, and is authorized under the state's Revised Judicature Act. By adding a judge, the legislation aims to adjust the court's staffing levels for the specific judicial circuit that includes Kent County.
This bill directs the state's medical assistance program to cover transportation costs for individuals with behavioral health needs. It requires the department to ensure that transport agencies follow existing mental health code regulations regarding these services. The legislation defines key terms such as behavioral health transport and eligible individuals by referencing current state laws. However, the bill will not become effective unless a companion bill, SB 0928, is also passed into law.
