This bill modifies Michigan's rural hospital access pool to provide annual funding of at least $26 million to help sole community, critical access, and rural hospitals serve low-income residents. The funds are distributed based on specific criteria, including a portion allocated to hospitals offering obstetrical care to Medicaid patients and the remainder used to reimburse costs for services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries. The legislation also establishes a cap where no single hospital can receive more than 10% of the total pool in any given year and updates the population thresholds used to define what qualifies as a rural hospital.
This bill modifies the requirements for public school teachers in Michigan to earn permanent tenure after their probationary period. It changes the rules so that teachers can achieve tenure with fewer years of employment and by receiving a mix of "effective" and "highly effective" ratings on their performance evaluations. Specifically, the law allows teachers to qualify for tenure after four years instead of five if they have three consecutive positive ratings, and it permits a single "effective" rating to count toward the three required ratings. These changes apply to teachers hired before July 1, 2024, who must meet the new criteria by that date, while also updating the standards for those hired after that date.
This bill modifies how Michigan distributes money from the Health and Safety Fund to various counties and local health departments. It requires the state treasurer to allocate one-fourth of fund collections to Medicaid volume adjusters for indigent hospital patients and to repay specific municipal loans. For the remaining funds, the bill establishes a tiered distribution system where money first covers outstanding county debt, then provides per capita support to counties without such loans, and finally directs a portion to local health departments for prevention programs and jail operations. Additionally, the legislation temporarily redirects millions of dollars to a convention facility development fund during specific fiscal years depending on certain facility transfers.
This bill amends Michigan vehicle code sections to establish a specific registration program for historic vehicles and clarifies the rules for personalized license plates. Owners of historic vehicles can now apply for a special "historical vehicle - Michigan" plate, which requires a lower fee than personalized plates and allows the registration to be transferred to another historic vehicle. To qualify, owners must certify that the vehicle is used solely for historic purposes and provide proof that it has been inspected and is safe for highway operation. The bill also sets the expiration date for these historic vehicle registrations at ten years from the date of issuance. Additionally, the legislation updates the fee structure for personalized plates and clarifies how the associated service fees are allocated to state transportation funds.
This bill modifies how Michigan's internet gaming fund distributes money to other state programs. It increases the annual amount sent to the compulsive gaming prevention fund from $500,000 to $3,000,000 and raises the contribution to the first responder presumed coverage fund from $2,000,000 to an unspecified amount, though the text shows $2,000,000. The remaining money after these specific allocations continues to go to the state school aid fund. These changes affect the state treasurer and the gaming board, which manage the fund's investments and spending.
This bill increases death and disability benefits for Michigan public safety officers who are injured or killed while performing their duties. Starting October 1, 2024, the state will pay $50,000 to the officer's surviving spouse or dependents, or to their estate if no family members exist, whereas claims paid before that date will receive $25,000. The additional payment is intended to be given on top of any other benefits the family may already receive. The law applies retroactively to any benefit applications that were pending on or after the October 1, 2024 effective date.
This bill allocates state funding for the fiscal year 2024-2025 and provides additional funds for the previous fiscal year to various state departments, agencies, and branches of government. It consolidates these financial resources into a single appropriation act and sets specific conditions on how the money can be spent. The legislation was signed into law by the governor, though some specific funding items were rejected through line item vetoes.
This bill modifies the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Act to update how the authority issues short-term bonds for affordable housing projects. It lowers the required rehabilitation spending threshold from 30% to 15% for most projects, while allowing a lower threshold in distressed areas if the authority determines it benefits the community. The legislation also permits the authority to set higher income limits for existing affordable housing if the owner has struggled to maintain occupancy, and it adjusts application fees and loan commitment limits for new developments. These changes aim to make it easier for the authority to finance and support multifamily housing for low- and moderate-income individuals, students, and seniors.
This bill amends Michigan's sex offender registration act to clarify who must register and under what circumstances. It expands the definition of a "conviction" to include specific tribal and military court judgments, as well as certain juvenile dispositions for serious offenses committed by individuals aged 14 or older. The legislation also updates the definition of "custodial authority" to explicitly include various school employees, correctional facility staff, and other individuals in positions of power who exploit their status to engage in sexual contact with victims. These changes ensure that a broader range of offenders, including those with specific types of past adjudications or those who abused authority, are subject to the state's registration requirements.
This bill amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to establish specific rules for crimes involving sexual conduct with or involving a corpse. It directly affects judges who must determine appropriate prison sentences for these offenses by providing a structured framework for sentencing decisions. The key provision creates new statutory language within the Code of Criminal Procedure to ensure consistency in how these particular crimes are punished.
This bill designates a specific section of highway M-26 in Adams Township as the "Private Wesley Vietti Karna Memorial Highway." The designated stretch runs from Academy Street south to Hubbard Avenue. By adding a new section to the Michigan Memorial Highway Act, the legislation formally assigns this name to the road to honor Private Wesley Vietti Karna.
This bill creates a new special license plate in Michigan to raise money for sickle cell anemia research and treatment. The Secretary of State will work with the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Michigan Chapter, to design the plate, and all proceeds from its sale will go into a dedicated state fund. That fund will be managed by the State Treasurer, who is required to invest the money and distribute the earnings to the association every quarter. Additionally, the bill removes an outdated section from the state's vehicle code that is no longer needed.
