SB 51 Michigan Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

State agencies (proposed): boards and commissions; Black leadership advisory council; establish. Creates new act.

SB 51 establishes the Black Leadership Advisory Council to address racial inequity in Michigan. The council, composed of 15 governor-appointed members (including representation from specific fields like health and education, an immigrant expert, and a member aged 18-35), must develop policies to eliminate discrimination in areas like housing, employment, and healthcare. It is required to identify discriminatory state laws, collaborate with the governor on equitable legislation, and submit annual reports. The council operates independently but receives department staff support, with no compensation for members beyond expense reimbursement.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Senate Introduced Bill As Passed by the Senate · 3 edits · Mar 19, 2025
MINOR
This bill establishes the Black leadership advisory council by defining its composition, powers, and duties. The changes primarily involve formatting and reorganization of the text rather than substantive policy modifications. The core provisions regarding council membership, appointment requirements, and functions remain consistent between versions.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; the changes are primarily formatting and text reorganization.
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Text formatting and line breaks were adjusted throughout the document, with some sections reorganized for clarity.

Removed page headers, footers, and document metadata that were present in the original version.

DEFINITION

Added the term 'Director' to the definitions section to clarify the role of the department director.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 19, 2025

How they voted

307
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 38
Mar 19, 2025
D Democratic19
18 Yea 1
94% Yea
R Republican19
12 Yea 7 Nay
63% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Mar 19, 2025
Committee
referred to Committee on Government Operations
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Introduced
received on 03/19/2025
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED ROLL CALL # 41 YEAS 29 NAYS 7 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
upper
Mar 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT(S)
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
REPORTED FAVORABLY WITHOUT AMENDMENT 3/6/2025
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
upper
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors

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