This bill modifies the Insurance Provider Assessment Act to clarify how revenue collected from insurance companies is managed and spent. It establishes rules for depositing funds into a state treasury account, directing the state treasurer to invest the money and credit interest earnings back to the fund. The legislation specifies that these funds can only be used for designated purposes, such as paying Medicaid managed care rates, offsetting revenue losses from previous health insurance assessments, covering administrative costs, and funding a health data utility with amounts that increase annually and adjust for inflation. Additionally, the bill ensures that any leftover money remains in the fund rather than being returned to the general state treasury. The changes will not take effect unless a companion bill, House Bill No. 5283, is also passed into law.
This bill creates a new Local Agency Infrastructure Disaster Relief Fund and establishes a board to manage it, directly affecting local governments in Michigan. The legislation amends existing transportation laws to allow money from the state treasury to be deposited into this specific fund for disaster relief purposes. Additionally, the bill sets up a board to oversee the administration of these funds and ensures that money is used strictly for infrastructure recovery after disasters.
This bill amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to include specific rules for crimes involving the employment of minors. It directly affects judges and prosecutors who determine punishments for offenses related to child labor violations. The key provision requires that these cases be handled according to the updated guidelines set forth in the amendment. By modifying the existing code, the legislation ensures a standardized approach to sentencing for this specific category of crime.
This bill updates Michigan's health education standards to require middle and high school students to receive instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator use, and first aid response kits. The curriculum must be based on guidelines from recognized organizations like the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association and should include hands-on practice for students physically able to participate. Schools are permitted to use various community professionals, such as paramedics or firefighters, to teach these skills, while online-only programs are exempt from the hands-on requirement. Additionally, the law clarifies that regular teachers do not need CPR certification unless they are teaching a course that results in an official certification card for the students.
This bill directs the Michigan Health Information Technology Commission to select a nonprofit organization to operate a state-wide health data utility by issuing a request for proposals no later than March 1, 2025. The designated entity will be responsible for combining and sharing clinical data from various health care providers to improve care coordination, reduce medical errors, and lower costs. The law requires the selected organization to ensure that only trusted data-sharing organizations can access the system while strictly protecting patient privacy and complying with federal and state laws. Additionally, the commission must develop a strategic plan outlining standards and timelines for implementing this interoperable system to benefit hospitals, physicians, and other health care entities.
This bill updates Michigan's marriage license laws by increasing the standard fee from $20 to $50 and raising the additional fee for nonresidents from $10 to $25. It requires applicants to provide a birth certificate or other proof of age and directs $15 of each collected fee to fund domestic violence and child abuse counseling services. Large charter counties are given the option to set their own license fees, provided they allocate the collected money to the same counseling services and do not charge more than the actual cost of providing those services.
This bill, known as the Energy Pricing Protection Act, prohibits businesses in Michigan from charging excessively high prices for gasoline, propane, and home heating oil during market disruptions such as natural disasters or supply shortages. A price increase is considered excessive if it rises by more than 15% without proof that the hike is due to higher costs or a prior discount. The law applies specifically to private sellers and excludes utilities regulated by state or federal commissions. To enforce these rules, the attorney general or local prosecutors can issue written demands for documents and testimony, with penalties available for non-compliance.
This bill updates Michigan's penal code by changing the age threshold for child enticement related to prostitution from under 16 to under 18. It directly affects individuals accused of taking or enticing minors for sexual activities by increasing the age of protection under the law. The bill also modifies the definition of racketeering to include specific offenses such as child sexually abusive activity and internet crimes involving minors. Additionally, it removes a repealed section from the penal code to ensure the statutes remain current.
HB 5801 amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to address violations related to money transmission. The bill modifies the existing legal framework that judges use to determine punishment for these specific financial crimes. By revising section 14p of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the legislation updates how penalties are calculated for individuals involved in unauthorized money transfer activities. This change directly affects prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges who handle cases involving money transmission offenses.
This bill expands the ability of juvenile offenders in Michigan to have their criminal records expunged, specifically adding provisions for individuals who were victims of human trafficking. It allows eligible juveniles to apply to have their adjudications set aside after a one-year waiting period, provided they meet specific criteria regarding the number and type of offenses committed. The process requires applicants to submit detailed information, undergo fingerprint checks, and notify relevant legal authorities, while also granting victims of assaultive crimes the right to be notified and participate in the hearing. Ultimately, the court retains the discretion to approve or deny these applications based on whether setting aside the record is consistent with public welfare, except in cases where mandatory expunction applies under the new provisions.
This bill modifies Michigan's public school employee retirement system by establishing different contribution rules for new hires and altering how current employees can manage their benefits. For those who joined after February 1, 2018, the system sets a separate employer contribution rate where both the employer and employee split the cost of unfunded liabilities equally, and it restricts how these costs are amortized over time. Additionally, the law allows current employees to purchase up to five years of additional service credit if they have at least ten years of prior service, provided they pay the full actuarial cost. The legislation also changes eligibility requirements for early retirement for newer members and introduces a mechanism to automatically increase the regular retirement age if mortality studies show people are living longer.
This bill, known as the District Library Freedom to Read Act, establishes new rules for Michigan district libraries regarding how they select and remove books and other materials. It requires libraries to create formal policies that outline standards for collection choices and a specific process for handling requests to remove items. Under the new rules, only residents of the library's service area can request reconsideration, and they must certify that they have read or viewed the entire material before filing. Additionally, the bill designates the library director as the final authority on collection decisions and sets limits on how frequently the same item can be reviewed.
