Michigan Bills

in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 871: Appropriations: department of licensing and regulatory affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funding to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It authorizes the department to spend the appropriated funds on its authorized operations and programs during that period. The legislation establishes the legal framework for how the department may use these financial resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 855: Appropriations: department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funds to Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It authorizes the department to spend money on its existing programs and operations within the specified budget limits. The legislation applies to state agencies and programs under this department's jurisdiction. By creating an appropriation act, it provides the legal framework for the department to manage and distribute financial resources during the fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 872: Appropriations: department of insurance and financial services; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funding to Michigan's Department of Insurance and Financial Services for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It establishes the budget amount the department can spend on its operations and programs during that period. The legislation authorizes the department to use these funds for its designated responsibilities related to insurance and financial services regulation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 863: Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates funding to Michigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It establishes the budget amount the state will provide to the department and authorizes the department to spend those funds on its designated programs and operations. The legislation creates an appropriation act that sets financial limits and spending rules for the department during the specified fiscal period.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 874: Appropriations: higher education; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Amends secs. 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1836 & 388.1841).

This bill allocates $2.34 billion in state funding for Michigan's higher education system for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, directly affecting public universities and students accessing financial aid. The legislation specifies exact dollar amounts for each of the 15 state universities, covering operational costs, retirement system support, and Native American tuition waivers. Funding sources include the state general fund, state school aid fund, and federal revenues, with significant portions designated for scholarships like Michigan Achievement Scholarships and the Tuition Incentive Program. The bill also provides $322,100 for state and regional programs and $2.69 million for student support services including the Martin Luther King Jr. program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 21, 2026

SB 856: Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill allocates state funding to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It authorizes the department to spend the appropriated funds on its authorized programs and operations during that period. The legislation establishes the legal framework for distributing and using the budget resources designated for the transportation department.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 5795: Counties: employees and officers; candidates for county office disclosing felony convictions; require. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 558a.

This bill requires candidates running for specific county offices in Michigan to disclose whether they have ever been convicted of a felony. Directly affecting individuals seeking positions such as county executive, county commissioner, or other county offices, the law mandates that they submit a sworn statement to the county clerk alongside their nomination or filing documents. The affidavit must list any felony convictions, though it excludes crimes that have been expunged, set aside, or pardoned. Additionally, if a candidate is convicted of a felony after initially filing their statement, they must update their disclosure within three business days. The definition of a felony conviction includes any judgment entered by a court, even if sentencing has not yet occurred or an appeal is pending.

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 5794: Education: attendance; requirements for recess; modify. Amends 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1601 - 388.1896) by adding sec. 101a.

This bill requires public schools in Michigan to provide daily recess for all students in grades K through 5, with optional recess for older students. It mandates that recess consist of at least 40 minutes per day for schools with five-hour schedules or a proportional amount for shorter days, and it must be unstructured outdoor play that excludes computers, tablets, and other electronic devices. The law clarifies that passing time to or from buses, dressing time, and physical education classes do not count as recess, while also prohibiting the withholding of recess for disciplinary reasons except in cases of immediate safety threats.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 5796: Counties: employees and officers; county-elected officials disclosing felony convictions; require. Amends 1846 RS 14 (MCL 45.318 - 45.324) by adding sec. 118a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5795'26

This bill requires elected county officers in Michigan to update their public disclosure forms within three business days if they are convicted of a felony. The law defines a felony conviction as a court judgment regardless of whether sentencing has occurred or if an appeal is pending. The measure does not take effect unless it is passed together with a companion bill that would also require the county clerk to make these updated disclosures available to the public.

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 16, 2026

HR 284: A resolution to create a select committee to examine the Interlochen Center for the Arts and its relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

This bill proposes the creation of a select committee to investigate the Interlochen Center for the Arts and its connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The committee would be tasked with examining the relationship between the arts center and the individual, potentially leading to further inquiries or recommendations. The measure is currently under consideration by the Michigan House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 901: State management: purchasing; public works projects; require that certain construction materials produced in the United States be procured for. Creates new act.

This bill requires state-funded infrastructure projects in Michigan to purchase cement, concrete, and steel that are produced in the United States. To qualify, at least 95% of the total cost of these materials must come from components manufactured domestically. State agencies can grant waivers if the materials are unavailable, would raise project costs by more than 25%, or if an emergency demands immediate procurement. The legislation also directs the state to update procurement policies to offer a bid preference for products made within Michigan and takes effect on January 1, 2030.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 902: Criminal procedure: probation; probation for certain criminal sexual conduct violations; prohibit. Amends sec. 1, ch. XI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 771.1).

SB 902 modifies Michigan's criminal procedure laws by establishing a mandatory supervision fee for individuals placed on probation after a sentence is delayed. Specifically, the bill requires courts to order a fee of $30 per month, or $60 per month if electronic monitoring is used, for up to 12 months of delay. This fee is collected by the Department of Corrections and is intended to cover supervision costs while the defendant awaits final sentencing. The legislation applies to adults facing various felony and misdemeanor charges but excludes juveniles and allows courts to waive the fee for indigent defendants.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

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