SB 626 amends Michigan's Child Protection Law to clarify key definitions related to the state's central registry for child abuse and neglect cases. It updates terms like "central registry case" (confirming abuse/neglect involving serious harm, sexual abuse, or methamphetamine exposure) and "confirmed serious abuse or neglect" to improve documentation accuracy. These changes directly affect child protective services workers, the Department of Health and Human Services, and individuals reporting suspected abuse through the statewide electronic system. The bill focuses on refining existing registry procedures rather than creating new programs, aiming to standardize case documentation for consistency in handling reports.
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This bill designates April 16, 2026, as National Pathway Day within Michigan to honor students involved in career-focused education programs. The resolution aims to recognize the efforts of educators, employers, and community partners who support these initiatives. By officially naming the date, the bill provides a formal opportunity to celebrate career-connected learning and its role in student success. The measure does not alter existing laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the state's workforce preparation efforts.
This bill declares April 19, 2026, as Patriots' Day in Michigan to honor the 251st anniversary of the battles at Lexington and Concord. It establishes a specific date for commemoration, aligning Michigan with other states that observe this holiday to remember the start of the Revolutionary War. The resolution requires no new laws or funding and serves only as an official state acknowledgment of the historical event.
This bill designates April 2026 as County Government Month in Michigan to honor the work of local county officials. It aims to raise public awareness about the essential services counties provide, such as law enforcement, social services, and infrastructure maintenance. The resolution encourages citizens and organizations to participate in programs that recognize these contributions during the specified month. As a commemorative measure, the bill does not alter existing laws or funding but serves to highlight the importance of county governance.
This bill designates April 18, 2026, as Champions Day in Michigan to honor the state's historic sports achievements from 1935 and recent successes. The resolution encourages citizens to celebrate the 1935 victories of Joe Louis, the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Red Wings, while also acknowledging Olympic gold medalists and the University of Michigan men's basketball team's 2026 national championship. As a commemorative measure, the bill has no legal requirements or funding provisions and serves solely to recognize these athletic milestones.
Senate Resolution 109 designates April 2026 as Community College Month to honor Michigan's 31 community and tribal colleges. This resolution does not change any laws or policies but serves as a formal recognition of the role these institutions play in education and workforce development. A copy of the resolution will be sent to each community college to highlight their contributions to the state.
This resolution formally recognizes the United States Men's and Women's National Hockey Teams for their gold medal victories at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. It highlights the sport's historical significance in American culture and specifically acknowledges Michigan's strong reputation as 'Hockeytown' in the context of these achievements. The measure serves as a commemorative tribute rather than establishing new laws or funding.
This House Resolution offers a formal tribute to honor the memory of former Representative James McBryde. It acknowledges his service and expresses the collective sorrow of the House membership following his passing. The measure does not establish new laws or policy changes but serves as a ceremonial recognition of his contributions.
This bill modifies Michigan's sales tax rules for online marketplace facilitators, requiring them to collect and remit sales tax on all taxable sales made through their platforms regardless of whether the individual sellers have a physical presence in the state. It establishes that marketplace facilitators are responsible for auditing only their own facilitated sales unless sellers fail to provide necessary information, while also protecting facilitators from liability when sellers provide incorrect data or pay the tax directly. The legislation creates a special provision for delivery network companies, allowing them to deduct or exclude from their tax liability the sales tax they paid to marketplace sellers for qualified delivery services, such as those performed by couriers using personal vehicles or walking for distances under 75 miles.
HB 5577 updates Michigan's official land survey coordinate systems to align with current national standards. It formally names and defines the "Michigan plane coordinate system" (MCS 27 for 1927 coordinates and MCS 83 for 1983 coordinates), divides the state into north, central, and south zones based on specific counties, and sets requirements for documenting coordinates (including units, metadata, and positional tolerance estimates). The bill directly affects land surveyors, government agencies, and property recorders who use these systems to define land boundaries. It standardizes how coordinates must be reported in surveys and land records to ensure accuracy and consistency with national geodetic networks.
HB 4765 establishes automatic voter registration for Michigan residents when they apply for or update a driver's license, state ID card, or change their address, provided they submit U.S. citizenship documentation. It directly affects individuals applying for these state services who meet voting eligibility requirements. The bill requires the Secretary of State to add these applicants to the voter registry unless they return a preaddressed form declining registration. Applicants without citizenship proof may still register if they affirm U.S. citizenship and provide documentation during the application process. The law does not change voting ID requirements at polling places but modifies voter registration procedures through state ID applications.
