HR 249 Michigan House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives.

This bill amends House Rules 40 and 52 to change procedural rules for introducing bills and handling appropriations. Rule 40 requires four printed bill copies delivered to the Clerk three hours before session, adds co-sponsor signature rules, and mandates same-day referral to committees. Rule 52 requires disclosure of immigration-related policies for municipalities or universities receiving "legislatively directed spending" (like targeted grants), including written certifications confirming compliance with federal immigration enforcement. These changes directly affect House members introducing bills and local governments/universities seeking specific state funding.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

House Passage

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 24, 2026

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MODERATE

This resolution amends House Rules 40 and 52 to update procedures for introducing bills and strengthen requirements for appropriations involving immigration-related spending. The changes add flexibility for bill submission during family or medical emergencies, clarify co-sponsorship rules, and expand disclosure requirements for municipalities and universities receiving legislatively directed funds related to immigration enforcement.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include specific immigration enforcement compliance requirements for municipalities and universities receiving appropriations, with new definitions clarifying what constitutes 'legislatively directed spending items' and exceptions for disaster relief and state-administered programs.

REQUIREMENT

Added provision allowing caucus leaders to submit bill copies on behalf of members unable to deliver them due to family or medical emergencies.

Added rule requiring municipalities and universities receiving immigration-related appropriations to submit certification letters confirming they do not subvert immigration enforcement and will comply with federal immigration law.

DEFINITION

Expanded definition of 'legislatively directed spending item' to include grants, loans, and economic assistance, while adding exceptions for disaster relief, state-administered programs, and formula-driven awards.

Added explicit definitions for 'municipality' (counties, cities, villages, townships) and 'university' (state universities and independent colleges under Michigan law).

ENFORCEMENT

Added requirement that appropriations bills containing immigration-related spending for municipalities or universities cannot be voted on unless those entities have submitted specific compliance documentation to the House.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Feb 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

adopted

lower

Feb 19, 2026

Introduced

introduced by Representative Rep. Ann Bollin

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors