Michigan Bills

in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 825: Property: abandoned; compensation for use of geologic pore space; modify period for transfer to department of treasury. Amends sec. 3 of 1995 PA 29 (MCL 567.223). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0822'26, SB 0823'26, SB 0824'26, SB 0826'26, SB 0827'26

This bill modifies Michigan's Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to change how long pore space compensation payments must remain unclaimed before being considered abandoned. Specifically, it extends the presumed abandonment period for geologic pore space compensation from the standard three years to ten years. The change directly affects owners of mineral rights and the state agencies responsible for administering pore space compensation payments. This provision ensures that compensation payments for underground mineral extraction rights remain available to rightful owners for a longer timeframe before being transferred to the state treasury.

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 5678: Health facilities: nursing homes; requirement for unlicensed personnel in nursing homes to complete fall prevention training established by the department; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21795a.

This bill requires nursing homes in Michigan to ensure all unlicensed staff members complete a fall prevention training program. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will develop and manage this training program in consultation with relevant health agencies. The law applies specifically to unlicensed personnel working in nursing home facilities, mandating they finish the required training. This change aims to standardize fall prevention education for non-licensed staff across the state's nursing homes.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

Julie Rogers (D) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 5671: Public employees and officers: ethics; lobbyists or lobbyist agents giving or purchasing food or beverages for legislators; prohibit. Amends secs. 3, 5, 8, 9 & 11 of 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.413 et seq.).

This bill amends Michigan's lobbying laws to clarify definitions and restrictions on lobbyists and lobbyist agents providing food or beverages to legislators. It directly affects individuals and organizations engaged in lobbying activities by updating how expenditures, lobbying actions, and lobbyist classifications are defined under state law. The key provisions include revised thresholds for what constitutes a lobbyist based on spending amounts, exclusions for certain public employees from lobbyist status, and clarifications on what activities count as lobbying versus providing technical information. The bill also updates definitions of related terms like "expenditure," "financial transaction," and "governmental body" to ensure consistency across the lobbying regulations.

in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 827: State management: other; release of carbon dioxide from certain carbon capture projects; require department to develop training for. Amends 1976 PA 390 (MCL 30.401 - 30.421) by adding sec. 8a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0822'26, SB 0823'26, SB 0824'26, SB 0825'26, SB 0826'26

This bill requires Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services to develop and provide free training on responding to carbon dioxide releases from capture, pipeline, or sequestration projects. The training covers identifying leaks, communication procedures, evacuation protocols, and medical treatment for exposure, and must be made available to disaster relief forces, project operators, healthcare facilities, and first responders. The legislation also creates a state fund to support the training program and grants for local governments and emergency response equipment related to carbon dioxide safety. The bill only takes effect if five other related bills are also enacted into law.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 5677: Elections: other; election of members to the Michigan public service commission; provide for. Amends sec. 699 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.699) & adds ch. VIA. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5676'26

This bill establishes a new process for electing members to the Michigan Public Service Commission, affecting current and future commissioners. It creates new eligibility requirements, including a 12-year term limit and restrictions on financial interests in public utilities, while also defining specific grounds for removal from office. The legislation outlines a nomination system where political parties select candidates at state conventions, with nominees appearing on nonpartisan ballots and a staggered election schedule beginning in 2028.

in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 826: Environmental protection: air pollution; carbon dioxide capture technology; provide for. Amends secs. 5501, 5530 & 5531 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5501 et seq.) & adds secs. 5505c, 5505e, 5505g & 5505i. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0822'26, SB 0823'26, SB 0824'26, SB 0825'26, SB 0827'26

This bill amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to establish a regulatory framework for carbon dioxide capture projects and clarify definitions related to air pollution. It creates new categories of facilities (A through F) based on their size, emissions, and regulatory status to determine which entities must pay fees for air pollutants. The legislation adds specific definitions for terms like "carbon dioxide capture project," "fee-subject emissions," and "environmental justice community" to support future rules on carbon capture technology and emissions control. By updating existing sections and adding new ones, the bill provides the state with updated language to manage industrial emissions and carbon capture initiatives while maintaining consistency with federal environmental standards.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 830: Financial institutions: small loan companies; licensed providers of deferred presentment service transactions to make certain small loans; allow. Amends title & secs. 2, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 22, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 45, 48 & 53 of 2005 PA 244 (MCL 487.2122 et seq.) & adds secs. 24, 25, 31a & 32a.

This bill amends Michigan's Deferred Presentment Service Transactions Act to allow licensed check cashing businesses to also make small loans to customers who already use their services. The legislation requires these providers to obtain a license and establishes new rules for loan amounts, fees, and customer protections, including requirements to assess debt-to-income ratios and define basic living expenses. It also creates a new fund to support financial literacy education for customers and adds specific definitions and operational procedures to the existing regulatory framework. The changes directly affect small loan companies and check cashing businesses operating in Michigan, as well as the customers who receive these financial services.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 5679: Labor: job training; fall prevention training; require employers to pay wages to employees for participating in. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5678'26

This bill requires employers in Michigan to pay employees their regular hourly wage for time spent participating in mandatory fall prevention training programs. The law applies to any employer who must ensure their staff complete the fall prevention training established under state public health regulations. By compensating workers for this required training time, the bill aims to remove financial barriers that might prevent employees from completing safety education. The legislation creates a new legal requirement for wage payment specifically tied to fall prevention training participation.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Luke Meerman (R) · 26 co-sponsors

in committee · Michigan · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 5676: Public utilities: public service commission; election of members to the Michigan public service commission; provide for. Amends secs. 1, 2 & 3 of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5677'26

This bill proposes replacing the Michigan Public Service Commission with a five-member elected body starting January 1, 2029, shifting member selection from gubernatorial appointment to public election. The legislation establishes eligibility requirements for commissioners, including residency and conflict-of-interest rules that prohibit employment by regulated utilities or political party roles during and after service. It also outlines procedures for filling vacancies, selecting a chairperson, and determining compensation, with the current commission structure remaining in place until the transition date. The bill requires passage of a companion bill to take effect and is currently in committee review.

in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 823: Environmental protection: air pollution; petroleum and carbon dioxide pipeline act; exclude carbon capture projects and sequestration projects and provide conditions for pipeline approval. Amends title & secs. 1, 3 & 11 of 1929 PA 16 (MCL 483.1 et seq.) & adds secs. 13 & 15. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0822'26, SB 0824'26, SB 0825'26, SB 0826'26, SB 0827'26

This bill expands Michigan's existing pipeline regulations to include carbon dioxide pipelines while explicitly excluding carbon dioxide capture and sequestration projects from oversight. It requires the Michigan Public Service Commission to approve all new pipelines transporting crude oil, petroleum products, or carbon dioxide substances, with applications needing detailed analysis of public safety, environmental impact, and alternative routes. The legislation grants the commission authority to regulate pipeline construction and operation but exempts private producers and specific carbon dioxide projects from these requirements.

Topics ✗ Environment

in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 822: Environmental protection: air pollution; regulation of carbon sequestration; provide for. Amends sec. 1301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1301) & adds subch. 6 to ch. 3 of art. III. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0823'26, SB 0824'26, SB 0825'26, SB 0826'26, SB 0827'26

This bill proposes amendments to Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to establish a regulatory framework for carbon sequestration activities. It directly affects businesses and organizations engaged in carbon capture and storage by creating specific legal requirements and oversight mechanisms for these operations. The legislation adds a new subchapter to the existing environmental law that would define standards, procedures, and responsibilities related to carbon sequestration projects. By integrating these provisions into state law, the bill aims to provide a structured approach to managing carbon sequestration within Michigan's environmental protection system.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Michigan · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 801: Criminal procedure: search and seizure; protections against unlawful search and seizure; provide for. Amends sec. 15d, ch. IV of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 765.15d) & adds sec. 1h to ch. IV.

SB 801 prohibits law enforcement officers from stopping, detaining, or arresting individuals based solely on personal characteristics like race, ethnicity, language, religious affiliation, or perceived sexual orientation. It also bans officers from entering a dwelling using a federal administrative warrant. The bill amends existing law to clarify when federal officers may enforce state law (requiring state warrants or joint investigations) and specifies that such enforcement must comply with the new restrictions. These provisions directly affect all Michigan law enforcement officers (state and federal) and individuals subject to stops or searches under the bill's rules.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

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