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in committee · Michigan · House Apr 16, 2026

HR 285: A resolution calling on the United States Department of Justice to conduct a full investigation of any person, regardless of political affiliation, mentioned in the Epstein files.

This House resolution calls on the Department of Justice to investigate every individual named in the Epstein files, regardless of their political affiliation. The measure responds to the release of millions of documents and a previous statement by the Acting Attorney General that no further federal prosecutions would occur. It urges the government to distinguish between victims, active participants, and those merely mentioned to ensure accountability for all potential perpetrators. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but formally requests that the Justice Department take action on this specific matter.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates DOJ investigation into potential perpetrators to ensure accountability and distinguish victims from active participants, directly supporting criminal justice reform and oversight.90% confidence
Erin Byrnes (D) · 34 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SB 844: Crimes: assaultive; harassing, interfering with, or injuring a letter carrier; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends sec. 81d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81d).

This bill strengthens penalties for assaulting or interfering with letter carriers by adding them to the list of protected workers under Michigan's existing assault laws. It makes it a felony to harm, obstruct, or endanger anyone performing their duties, including postal workers, with increased prison terms and fines depending on the severity of the injury. The law applies to any individual who knows or should know the person is working, and penalties range from up to two years in prison for minor offenses to up to 20 years if the victim dies. The bill does not prevent additional charges for other crimes committed during the same incident and allows prison sentences to be served consecutively to other related convictions.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens penalties for assaulting letter carriers, enhancing protections for workers and increasing consequences for criminal behavior.90% confidence
Mallory McMorrow (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5784: Housing: condominium; requirements for an association of co-owners to conduct a reserve study and establish a reserve funding plan; modify. Amends sec. 105 of 1978 PA 59 (MCL 559.205).

This bill requires condominium associations in Michigan to conduct regular reserve studies to plan for future repairs and replacements of common areas. It mandates that qualifying associations, which have an annual budget over $20,000 or more than 20 units, hire a qualified professional to perform these studies every five years and establish a corresponding funding plan. The bill also ensures that these studies and funding plans are available for owners to review and requires associations to notify residents annually about reserve fund balances and potential future special assessments.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates reserve studies and funding plans to ensure long-term maintenance of common areas, protecting property values and tenant stability.90% confidence
John Fitzgerald (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5785: Use tax: exemptions; compliance with enterprise data center construction labor act; require. Amends sec. 4cc of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94cc). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5786'26, HB 5787'26

This bill amends Michigan's Use Tax Act to provide ongoing tax exemptions for data center equipment used by qualified data centers and enterprise data centers. To maintain these exemptions, the state requires facilities to meet specific job creation thresholds and submit annual reports to the Michigan Strategic Fund regarding employment, investments, and compliance with green building standards. The legislation also establishes a formal certification process where the Michigan Strategic Fund reviews applications and issues certificates to facilities that meet the criteria for enterprise data centers.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemptions for data centers in exchange for job creation and green building standards, promoting economic growth and fiscal responsibility.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates compliance with green building standards and requires reports on energy-related investments for data centers.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax exemptions for data center equipment and mandates job creation, directly advancing technology infrastructure and digital capabilities.85% confidence
Reggie Miller (D)
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5793: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for interfering with the operational technology of a covered critical infrastructure facility; provide for. Amends sec. 16s, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16s). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5792'26

HB 5793 amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to address crimes involving interference with the operational technology of covered critical infrastructure facilities. The bill directly affects individuals who attempt to disrupt systems essential to vital services such as power, water, and communications. By updating the Code of Criminal Procedure, it establishes specific sentencing parameters for these offenses, ensuring that penalties align with the severity of attacks on critical infrastructure. This change is part of a paired legislative effort with HB 5792 to strengthen protections for essential services.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by updating sentencing guidelines to address critical infrastructure attacks, ensuring penalties align with offense severity.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill strengthens protection for critical energy infrastructure by establishing specific sentencing guidelines for attacks on operational technology.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens cybersecurity by establishing sentencing guidelines for attacks on critical infrastructure operational technology.90% confidence
Reggie Miller (D)
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5787: Sales tax: exemptions; compliance with enterprise data center construction labor act; require. Amends sec. 4ee of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54ee). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5785'26, HB 5786'26

This bill modifies Michigan's sales tax exemptions for data center equipment, requiring that these tax breaks continue only if specific job creation targets are met. For existing data centers, the exemption applies after 2022 only if at least 400 related jobs are created, and after 2026 only if at least 1,000 such jobs are established. For new enterprise data centers, the bill mandates that owners receive a certificate from the Michigan Strategic Fund confirming they plan to meet certain criteria within six years before they can claim the tax exemption. Additionally, the law requires these facilities to report annual data on employment and investments to the fund and achieve specific green building standards within three years of opening.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ties sales tax exemptions to job creation targets, promoting fiscal responsibility and ensuring tax breaks benefit the economy through employment.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ties sales tax exemptions for data centers to specific job creation targets, incentivizing employers to create jobs and strengthen employment standards.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax exemptions for data center equipment contingent on job creation, directly supporting technology infrastructure development.85% confidence
Reggie Miller (D)
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5776: Property tax: exemptions; exemption of certain facilities of a public university; prohibit if used solely to operate a data center. Amends sec. 7n of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7n).

This bill modifies Michigan's property tax laws to exclude certain university data centers from tax exemptions. It specifically targets public universities, defined as those receiving state school aid, by removing their tax-free status for facilities used solely to operate data centers. The legislation defines a data center as a building housing infrastructure for third-party commercial data processing. This change directly affects public universities in Michigan that currently rely on property tax exemptions for their data center operations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill removes tax exemptions for university data centers, increasing state revenue and promoting fiscal responsibility.90% confidence ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill removes tax exemptions for public university data centers, effectively increasing costs and reducing resources for higher education institutions.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill removes tax exemptions for university data centers, increasing operational costs and potentially limiting access to affordable cloud computing and digital infrastructure for research and education.85% confidence
Reggie Miller (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5791: Use tax: other; requirements for enterprise data centers; modify. Amends sec. 4cc of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94cc).

This bill modifies Michigan's use tax laws to provide tax exemptions for data center equipment used by qualified facilities. It requires these facilities to obtain a certificate from the Michigan Strategic Fund, which mandates that they create a specific number of jobs and meet green building standards within a six-year timeframe. To maintain the exemption, operators must annually report on employment, investments, and compliance with environmental criteria to the state. The legislation applies to existing data centers through 2050 and to new enterprise data centers through 2065, provided they meet the established performance requirements.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemptions for data centers to promote economic development and job creation, aligning with fiscal goals.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates green building standards for data centers and requires annual reporting on environmental compliance, directly supporting energy efficiency and sustainable infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates green building standards and requires annual reporting on environmental criteria for data centers.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax exemptions for data center equipment to promote economic development and green building standards, directly supporting technology infrastructure.85% confidence
Reggie Miller (D)
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5775: Individual income tax: exemptions; exemption for post-graduation scholarship grants; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).

HB 5775 amends Michigan's individual income tax law to create a new tax exemption for post-graduation scholarship grants. This change directly affects individuals who receive these specific scholarship awards, allowing them to exclude that income from their state taxable income. The bill modifies Section 30 of the Income Tax Act by adding a new provision that treats post-graduation scholarship grants similarly to other educational benefits currently exempt from taxation. By removing these grants from taxable income, the legislation reduces the amount of state tax residents must pay on this specific source of funding.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a tax exemption for scholarship grants, providing tax relief to students and supporting higher education financial aid.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a tax exemption for post-graduation scholarship grants, effectively increasing financial resources for higher education students and reducing their tax burden.85% confidence
Joe Pavlov (R) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5778: Crimes: trespassing; penalties for trespassing; increase. Amends sec. 552 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.552).

This bill proposes to increase the penalties for trespassing in Michigan by raising the maximum jail time from 30 days to 90 days and the maximum fine from $250 to $500 for repeat offenders. It directly affects individuals who enter or remain on another person's property without permission after being asked to leave, as well as those who enter or stay on fenced or posted farm land without consent. The legislation maintains existing protections for process servers attempting to serve legal documents and clarifies that a request to leave is not required to be violated on farm property. These changes would apply to anyone previously convicted of a trespassing violation, making subsequent offenses more severe under current law.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill increases penalties for trespassing, expanding criminalization and imposing harsher sentences, which opposes criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence
Steve Frisbie (R) · 10 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5777: Businesses: other; large-scale data center life cycle financial responsibility act; create. Creates new act.

This Michigan bill creates a new regulatory framework requiring large-scale data centers to register with the state and pay fees based on their energy consumption. It defines a large-scale data center as a facility with at least 5 megawatts of power or 25,000 square feet of space, while excluding schools, hospitals, and government buildings. Owners must post financial security to cover potential environmental or infrastructure costs and reimburse any research expenses related to public safety reviews. The legislation also establishes a specific fund to manage these revenues and grants the state department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy the authority to set rules and enforce compliance.
Topics ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill imposes fees and financial burdens on data centers based on energy consumption, potentially increasing costs and restricting energy-intensive business expansion.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates financial responsibility for data centers based on energy consumption, promoting accountability for environmental impact and infrastructure costs.85% confidence
Reggie Miller (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Michigan · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 5788: Environmental protection: landfills; public comment during landfill expansion and construction; allow. Amends secs. 1307 & 11125 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1307 & 324.11125).

This bill amends Michigan's environmental laws to require state officials to consider specific public input and community impacts when reviewing applications to build or expand landfills. It mandates that agencies evaluate public comments, local policies, and potential disproportionate environmental burdens on nearby communities, such as those near schools or hospitals, before granting permits. Additionally, the legislation introduces stricter deadlines for processing permit applications and requires the state to pay applicants a fee if the department fails to meet these timelines.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill strengthens environmental regulations by requiring public input and assessing disproportionate burdens on communities near landfills.95% confidence
Reggie Miller (D)
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