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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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.
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Text formatting and line breaks were adjusted throughout the document, with some sections reorganized for clarity.
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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
30–7
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 38
Mar 19, 2025
D
Democratic19
94% Yea
R
Republican19
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Erika Geiss
DDemocratic
Co
Dayna Polehanki
DDemocratic
Co
Jeremy Moss
DDemocratic
Co
John Cherry
DDemocratic
Co
John Damoose
RRepublican
Co
Mallory McMorrow
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Cavanagh
DDemocratic
Co
Paul Wojno
DDemocratic
Co
Rosemary Bayer
DDemocratic
Co
Sean McCann
DDemocratic
Co
Stephanie Chang
DDemocratic
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