This bill updates Michigan's skilled trades regulations to set specific supervision ratios for both electricians and plumbers on job sites. It requires that no more than two apprentice electricians work under one journeyman or master electrician, while limiting apprentice plumbers to a maximum of two per journeyman or master plumber. To enforce these rules, the law establishes escalating penalties for violations, including fines up to $10,000 and potential license suspensions for contractors who exceed the allowed apprentice-to-supervisor limits. Additionally, the bill mandates that all registered apprentices must sign up with the state board within 30 days of starting their employment.
This bill modifies the Michigan Business Corporation Act to clarify which specific types of corporations are subject to its rules. It explicitly states that the act applies to various specialized entities like telegraph and telephone companies, while excluding insurance, banking, and savings institutions from its coverage. Additionally, the legislation permits telephone corporations organized under older laws to convert into limited liability companies. The bill includes a provision stating that it will only become effective if two other related bills are also passed into law.
This bill updates Michigan's unemployment insurance system by increasing the maximum weekly benefit amount and adjusting how payments are calculated for dependents starting in 2025. It directly affects unemployed individuals who file for benefits, raising the weekly payment cap to $446 in 2025, $530 in 2026, and $614 in 2027. The legislation also changes the calculation method for dependents, increasing the additional weekly allowance per dependent from $6 to $12.66 in 2025, with further increases planned for subsequent years. These changes are designed to provide higher financial support to eligible claimers while maintaining specific rules for verifying dependent status and preventing fraud.
This bill updates Michigan law to allow domestic limited liability companies to merge with various other business types, such as corporations, partnerships, and nonprofits. It requires these companies to follow specific rules when creating a merger plan, including obtaining approval from their members and filing detailed documents with the state. The law ensures that the surviving business takes over all assets and liabilities of the merging companies while clarifying how ownership interests are converted and how pending legal cases are handled. Additionally, it provides a mechanism for members who disagree with a merger to withdraw from the company and receive fair value for their stake.
This bill updates Michigan's corporate income tax laws to clarify how certain business structures, such as limited liability companies, are treated for tax purposes. Specifically, it establishes that a limited liability company converted from another business type is taxed as a corporation unless it is disregarded for federal tax filing purposes. The legislation also refines definitions for flow-through entities and adjusts how gross income is calculated by excluding specific items like certain fees and capital asset sales. These changes apply to shareholders, partners, and members of these entities, ensuring consistency between state and federal tax treatment for converted business structures.
This bill allows telephone corporations in Michigan to convert into domestic limited liability companies if they meet specific legal requirements. The law ensures that any company making this conversion continues to file state income taxes as a corporation, with exceptions only for certain federal tax structures. The provision also defines what constitutes a business organization for the purpose of this conversion. However, the bill will not take effect until three other related bills are also passed by the legislature.
This bill modifies the Michigan Education Trust Act to update definitions and refund rules for advance tuition payment contracts. It clarifies terms such as "qualified beneficiary" and "state institution of higher education," while also adjusting the conditions under which these contracts can be terminated. The legislation outlines specific scenarios for refunds, including situations where a student dies, is not admitted to a state school, or chooses to attend an independent college or community college. Additionally, it establishes guidelines for how refunds are calculated and transferred to other eligible educational institutions if the original contract is ended.
This bill modifies the Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund to ensure money collected from utility bills remains in the fund rather than lapsing back to the state's general treasury. It establishes a mandatory monthly surcharge of up to one dollar per residential electric meter, capped at a total of $50 million annually, to finance energy assistance for low-income households. Utilities must list this fee separately on customer bills and remit the collected funds to the state treasurer, though they may opt out of the surcharge if they agree not to shut off service during the winter heating season. The legislation also clarifies that the Public Service Commission cannot regulate municipally owned utilities and requires the department of health and human services to return collected funds to the geographic areas where they originated when possible.
This bill amends state law to allow electric utilities to offer special long-term pricing contracts to large industrial customers who meet specific demand and capacity requirements. To qualify, an industrial customer must have an annual average electric demand of at least 200 megawatts and sign a contract lasting at least 15 years or the remaining life of the power source. The legislation requires the Public Service Commission to approve these rates only if the utility demonstrates that the arrangement provides a net benefit to all customers, such as reducing system costs or avoiding the need for new power generation. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these long-term rates are not subject to securitization charges, which are fees typically applied to certain utility cost recovery mechanisms.
This bill modifies the Michigan Energy Assistance Act to update how the state manages and distributes funds for low-income energy assistance. It establishes clearer rules for the state treasurer to manage the fund, ensuring that money collected from specific geographic areas is returned to eligible customers in those same areas. The legislation also sets a new annual funding factor cap of $2.00 per customer, which will increase by the Consumer Price Index starting in 2029, while requiring detailed reports on fund distribution and usage. Additionally, the bill mandates that the public service commission annually approve this funding factor and ensures collaboration between state agencies to improve outreach and program effectiveness.
This bill updates Michigan's energy assistance program to change who qualifies for help and how funds are managed. It adjusts eligibility rules so that households earning up to 150% of the federal poverty line receive aid until September 2025, after which the limit shifts to 60% of the state median income. The legislation also allows the state department of health and human services to set stricter verification guidelines for applicants and requires that at least 90% of funds given to outside contractors be used directly for energy assistance. Additionally, the bill defines specific situations that constitute a "crisis," such as receiving a past-due notice or having a low fuel tank level, to prioritize aid for those in immediate need.
This bill allows Michigan's state transportation department to use automated cameras in construction work zones to enforce lower speed limits when workers are present. The system must use advanced lidar technology rather than radar and must capture clear images of license plates along with the location and time of the violation. Before enforcement begins, signs must warn drivers one mile ahead, and digital displays must show approaching vehicles their current speed. The department is required to prioritize high-risk zones, limit the number of active cameras per region, and ensure the technology is deployed equitably across different communities.
