Michigan Bills

passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SR 118: A resolution to commemorate April 20-26, 2026, as Black April Memorial Week.

Senate Resolution 118 designates April 20-26, 2026, as Black April Memorial Week to honor the end of the Vietnam War and the subsequent refugee exodus. This resolution directly affects the Senate and the Vietnamese American community in Michigan by creating an official period for remembrance and reflection. The measure serves as a commemorative gesture to acknowledge the sacrifices made during the war and the resilience of Vietnamese immigrants who resettled in the United States.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · Michigan · House Apr 30, 2026

HR 302: A resolution to declare May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.

This resolution officially designates May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month within the state of Michigan. It aims to honor the history, culture, and contributions of American Jews to the state and the nation. The measure does not change laws or create new programs but serves as a formal declaration of recognition.

Noah Arbit (D) · 32 co-sponsors

passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 829: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for natural resources trust fund capital outlay projects; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill provides additional funding for capital projects managed by Michigan's Department of Natural Resources for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The legislation establishes an appropriation act to allocate money for specific infrastructure and resource development initiatives within the department. It sets conditions for how the funds can be spent and ensures the appropriations are properly authorized for use during the designated fiscal period. The measure directly impacts state budget management and the operational capacity of natural resource agencies.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

passed both · Michigan · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 5719: Criminal procedure: prosecuting attorneys; prosecuting attorneys coordinating council; modify. Amends secs. 2, 3 & 4 of 1972 PA 203 (MCL 49.102 et seq.).

This bill modifies the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Office Act to restructure how the office operates within the Department of Attorney General. It creates an autonomous office led by a council of five members, including the attorney general and representatives from different county population sizes, to coordinate prosecutorial work across the state. The office will have its own executive secretary appointed by the council, with independent authority to manage personnel, budgeting, and procurement while receiving administrative support from the department. Council members serve one-year terms and must vacate their positions if they leave their roles as prosecuting attorneys or the attorney general.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 860: Appropriations: school aid omnibus; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends secs. 11, 201 & 236 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0903'26

This bill appropriates state funding for K-12 public schools, community colleges, and higher education institutions for the 2025-2027 fiscal years. It allocates specific dollar amounts from various state funds to support public school operations, including general funds, transportation, meals, and student support reserves, while also distributing $493 million to community colleges for operational expenses. The legislation establishes spending priorities that require general fund allocations to be used before state school aid funds, and directs any unspent general fund money to a stabilization fund at the end of each fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

passed · Michigan · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 875: Appropriations: capital outlay; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

This bill establishes funding for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support construction, renovation, demolition, and equipment projects for state buildings and facilities. It directly affects state agencies, institutions of higher education, community colleges, and the state building authority by authorizing capital outlay expenditures. The legislation creates an appropriation act to provide the necessary financial resources for these infrastructure projects during the specified fiscal year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 5499: Administrative procedure: other; cause of action for denial of a permit; provide for. Amends sec. 101 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.301).

HB 5499 amends Michigan's Administrative Procedures Act to allow individuals denied state agency permits to sue for monetary damages and attorney fees after exhausting all administrative remedies. The bill specifically adds this right to section 101(2), creating a direct legal path for people who face permit denials. It does not change the requirement to first pursue all internal agency appeals before seeking court review. This change directly affects residents and businesses seeking permits from state agencies who believe their denial was unjust. The bill provides a concrete legal remedy for permit denials, focusing on financial compensation rather than reversing the agency's decision.

passed · Michigan · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 5558: Businesses: other; regulation and licensing of earned wage access service providers; provide for. Creates new act.

HB 5558 creates a new licensing system for businesses providing "earned wage access services" (EWAS), which allow workers to access part of their earned but unpaid wages before payday. It requires all EWAS providers (excluding banks, payroll services, and employers offering early pay) to obtain a state license, pay annual fees based on business volume, and submit detailed application information. The law defines key terms like "earned but unpaid income" (wages earned but not yet paid by an employer) and outlines penalties for unlicensed operation. This directly affects EWAS providers operating in Michigan, imposing regulatory requirements while exempting certain financial institutions and employer-provided early wage options.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 5568: Financial institutions: generally; 1966 PA 326; amend to exempt earned wage access services. Amends sec. 1 of 1966 PA 326 (MCL 438.31). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5558'26

HB 5568 amends Michigan's 1966 interest rate law (MCL 438.31) to explicitly exempt "earned wage access services" from the 7% annual interest cap. This means providers of early paycheck access services (like apps or employer programs that let workers withdraw earned wages before payday) can charge rates outside the standard limit. The bill directly affects workers who use these services and the companies offering them. It clarifies an existing exemption under the law without changing the 7% cap for other loans.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 5569: Financial institutions: generally; criminal usury; amend to exempt earned wage access services. Amends 1968 PA 259 (MCL 438.41 - 438.42) by adding sec. 1a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5558'26

HB 5569 exempts licensed earned wage access services from Michigan's criminal usury law (MCL 438.41-438.42). This bill adds Section 1a to the existing law, clarifying that the criminal usury regulations do not apply to businesses operating under the earned wage access services act. It directly affects providers of short-term wage advances - such as those offering early access to earned pay - by removing them from criminal usury penalties. The change simplifies regulatory compliance for these services without altering other aspects of the usury law.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 5563: Consumer credit: collection practices; regulation of collection practices; provide for exemption for certain earned wage access services. Amends sec. 1 of 1981 PA 70 (MCL 445.251). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5558'26

HB 5563 amends Michigan's consumer credit law to exempt licensed earned wage access services from being classified as "regulated persons" under debt collection rules. This means businesses offering early wage access (allowing workers to receive part of their earned wages before payday) are not subject to standard debt collection regulations for their core wage access operations. The exemption specifically applies to activities conducted under the earned wage access services act, separating these services from traditional debt collection oversight. The bill requires another related bill (HB 5558) to become law before it takes effect.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Michigan · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 5560: Labor: hours and wages; regulation of wages and fringe benefits; provide for exemption for certain earned wage access services. Amends 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.471 - 408.490) by adding sec. 18a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5558'26

HB 5560 exempts "earned wage access services" (like apps allowing workers to access earned wages before payday) from Michigan's standard wage and fringe benefit laws, as defined in the separate "earned wage access services act." This exemption applies only to services complying with that specific act, removing them from the scope of the existing 1978 wage law (MCL 408.471-408.490). The bill is conditional, requiring the enactment of HB 5558 first before taking effect. It directly affects providers of these early-wage access services, allowing them to operate under different rules than traditional wage payment systems.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

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