This resolution declares August 2026 as National Filicide Awareness Month in Michigan to increase public understanding of cases where a parent or caregiver causes the death of a child. It aims to encourage collaboration among medical professionals, educators, law enforcement, and community organizations to better recognize risk factors and support child safety. The measure also seeks to honor the memory of children lost to filicide and promote education on prevention efforts across the state.
This resolution declares August 2026 as Girls and Women in Sports Month in Michigan to recognize the participation and achievements of female athletes at all levels. It highlights that the state ranks eighth nationally for high school girls' sports participation, with approximately 125,000 students involved. The text also notes recent professional league expansions in Detroit, including teams from the Professional Women's Hockey League and the Women's National Basketball Association.
This resolution declares September 11-17, 2026, as Patriot Week in Michigan. It encourages citizens, schools, and government agencies to participate by honoring the nation's founding principles, historical figures, and symbols. The text also acknowledges the victims of the September 11, 2001, attacks.
This resolution establishes a seven-member select committee within the Michigan House of Representatives to examine the rules and procedures of the Board of State Canvassers and the Bureau of Elections. The committee will be composed of five members from the Republican Caucus and two from the Democratic Caucus, with leadership roles designated by the Speaker of the House. It is granted the authority to subpoena state agency records, administer oaths, and investigate private entities involved in matters before it. The group's primary duties include conducting oversight, gathering facts on current practices, and potentially reporting findings or favorable bills back to the full House.
This resolution declares September 12, 2026, as Recovery Day in Michigan to honor individuals working toward long-term sobriety and the organizations that support them. It highlights the gap between the number of residents with substance use disorders and those receiving treatment, emphasizing the role of recovery community groups in providing ongoing assistance at a lower cost than clinical care. The measure also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center as a gesture of appreciation.
HB 6243 amends Michigan law to prohibit large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, with the restriction applying to entities that control more than 100 such properties and manage at least $375 million in assets. The bill defines specific exceptions that allow these investors to continue buying homes through build-to-rent programs, renovate-to-rent initiatives that meet structural standards, and homeownership assistance schemes that offer financial support or credit reporting benefits to renters. Additionally, the legislation permits acquisitions resulting from foreclosure or loss mitigation efforts, provided the properties are sold within a commercially reasonable timeframe, and allows for the transfer of homes already owned by these investors prior to the law's effective date.
HB 5940 allows electric utilities and other providers to install electronic transmission infrastructure, such as high-voltage power lines, within existing highway rights-of-way without needing separate consent from local governments. The bill establishes specific standards for underground placement to avoid increasing road maintenance costs and introduces a fee structure where utilities pay a one-time permit fee, with revenues dedicated to highway capital and maintenance. Additionally, the legislation creates a coordination process between the state transportation department and utilities to identify suitable routes and includes protections that prevent the state from relocating transmission lines for at least five years once a route is approved.
HB 5803 amends Michigan's child care licensing law to update the definitions of various facilities and staff members, such as clarifying who counts as a "child care staff member" or what constitutes a "children's camp." The bill directly affects child care centers, group homes, and other organizations that provide care for minors by refining the rules used to classify them under state regulations. By revising these specific terms in the statute, the legislation aims to ensure that licensing standards apply consistently to different types of care settings. This change does not alter existing licensing requirements but rather clarifies the language used to describe the entities and individuals covered by the law.
This Michigan bill updates high school graduation requirements by allowing students to earn math credits through approved career and technical education programs in trades like welding, construction, and engineering. It adds a new section to the state school code that recognizes formal CTE programs as equivalent to traditional math courses when they cover the same content as state assessments. The legislation also clarifies how personal finance courses can count toward multiple subject requirements, including math, arts, and foreign language credits. These changes directly affect public school districts and academies in Michigan by providing more flexibility in how students meet graduation standards while maintaining core academic expectations.
This bill prohibits health care providers in Michigan from charging facility fees for certain services starting January 1, 2027. It directly affects hospitals, urgent care clinics, and other health facilities that currently bill patients for facility fees separate from professional medical fees. The law bans facility fees for telemedicine services, services provided in non-hospital facilities, and outpatient hospital services except in emergency rooms or during observation periods. Providers must clearly identify facility fees on bills and inform patients about the fee amount before services are rendered. Patients who believe they were improperly charged can sue for damages, with court costs and attorney fees awarded to successful plaintiffs.
HB 5452 amends Michigan's criminal procedure code to change the expiration date for a provision allowing courts to impose certain operational costs on criminal defendants. Currently, courts can charge costs related to personnel, facilities, and services (e.g., salaries, building maintenance) until December 31, 2026. The bill modifies this sunset date, altering how long these costs may be imposed. This directly affects criminal defendants sentenced in Michigan courts who may face these charges. The bill does not change the types of costs allowed, only the expiration timeline of the current provision.
HB 5359 creates tax credits for Michigan retail dealers selling specific ethanol-blended fuels. It provides a $0.05 per gallon credit for E15 fuel (10-15% ethanol) and $0.085 per gallon for E85 fuel (50-83% ethanol) sold through metered pumps at their retail sites. The credit applies to tax years 2026-2030 and can be refunded if it exceeds the dealer's tax liability. This directly affects motor fuel retailers who sell these ethanol blends to the public, with eligibility defined under Michigan's motor fuel tax act.
