This bill creates a new state tax credit program designed to encourage private investment in community development projects across Michigan. It allows qualified taxpayers to claim a credit equal to 25% of their eligible investment, increasing to 50% for projects involving historic rehabilitation, rural development, or areas with low-income populations. To receive the credit, applicants must demonstrate local support and prove that the project would not happen without the financial incentive, while the state fund reviews applications based on criteria such as economic soundness and the potential to revitalize blighted or vacant properties. The legislation sets annual spending limits for the program, requires projects to be completed within three years, and mandates that at least 20% of the credits go to rural or small-scale initiatives.
This bill designates three specific dates in the Islamic Hijri calendar as official holidays in Michigan: Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Ghadeer. It directly affects state employees and government operations by requiring these days to be recognized as holidays, similar to other state-recognized observances. The legislation specifies the exact calendar dates for each holiday based on the Islamic lunar calendar, ensuring they are officially acknowledged within the state. This change does not alter existing laws regarding holiday pay or time off but formally adds these religious observances to the list of recognized state holidays.
Senate Bill 904 amends Michigan's state school aid act to update how student enrollment and attendance are counted for funding purposes. The bill clarifies rules for counting special education students in center programs and defines specific participation requirements for cyber school students to ensure they are included in membership calculations. By adjusting these definitions, the legislation aims to ensure that state funding is distributed accurately based on the actual number of students being educated in various settings.
SB 908 designates Lunar New Year as an official holiday in Michigan. The bill defines the holiday based on the Chinese calendar and recognizes it as a celebration for residents of Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, and other East or Southeast Asian origins. This legislative action adds Lunar New Year to the state's list of recognized holidays without changing existing holiday schedules or requiring paid time off for employees.
Senate Bill 911 amends Michigan's individual income tax law to allow taxpayers to deduct contributions made to 'Trump Accounts.' This change directly affects Michigan residents filing state income tax returns who make donations to these specific accounts. The bill modifies existing tax code sections to include this new deduction alongside other standard tax adjustments for retirement benefits and charitable contributions. By adding this provision, the legislation creates a new tax incentive specifically for supporting these designated political accounts.
This bill proposes designating April 13 and April 14 as official state holidays known as Vaisakhi or Baisakhi. These dates are recognized as significant holy days for both Sikh and Hindu communities. If passed, the legislation would require state government offices and schools to close on these two days each year. The measure directly impacts state employees, public school students, and any individuals observing these religious holidays.
Senate Bill 905 proposes to officially designate Diwali, also known as Deepavali or the Festival of Lights, as a state holiday in Michigan. This legislation would recognize the new moon day on the eighth lunar month of the Indic calendar as a day of observance for Hindus and Jains. The bill does not create a paid day off for state employees but formally acknowledges the cultural significance of the holiday within the state.
SB 910 creates a new Insurance Coverage and Affordability Task Force within Michigan's legislative council to evaluate proposed mandates requiring health insurers to cover specific benefits. The task force will include representatives from various sectors, such as hospitals, doctors, insurance companies, and employers, who will serve without pay but can be reimbursed for expenses. Its primary function is to conduct a thorough review of any bill that would force insurers to provide new health benefits by analyzing the proposal's social impact, financial costs, and medical effectiveness before it proceeds. This body must hold public meetings and make its findings available to the public, ensuring that decisions about mandatory health coverage are based on evidence regarding patient needs, economic feasibility, and clinical utility.
This bill allocates state funding to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It authorizes the department to spend the appropriated funds on its authorized operations and programs during that period. The legislation establishes the legal framework for how the department may use these financial resources.
House Bill 4477 mandates that public school districts and public school academies provide water safety instruction to students. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, students will receive age- and grade-appropriate water safety instruction as part of their physical education courses, covering topics such as proper use of flotation devices and awareness of water conditions. The Department of Education is tasked with developing a model water safety program for schools by December 2025. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services will create a multilingual informational notice on water safety, which all public and nonpublic schools must distribute annually to parents or legal guardians starting October 2026. The bill also grants civil liability immunity to institutions and individuals involved in developing and distributing this informational notice.
This bill requires candidates running for specific county offices in Michigan to disclose whether they have ever been convicted of a felony. Directly affecting individuals seeking positions such as county executive, county commissioner, or other county offices, the law mandates that they submit a sworn statement to the county clerk alongside their nomination or filing documents. The affidavit must list any felony convictions, though it excludes crimes that have been expunged, set aside, or pardoned. Additionally, if a candidate is convicted of a felony after initially filing their statement, they must update their disclosure within three business days. The definition of a felony conviction includes any judgment entered by a court, even if sentencing has not yet occurred or an appeal is pending.
This bill requires public schools in Michigan to provide daily recess for all students in grades K through 5, with optional recess for older students. It mandates that recess consist of at least 40 minutes per day for schools with five-hour schedules or a proportional amount for shorter days, and it must be unstructured outdoor play that excludes computers, tablets, and other electronic devices. The law clarifies that passing time to or from buses, dressing time, and physical education classes do not count as recess, while also prohibiting the withholding of recess for disciplinary reasons except in cases of immediate safety threats.
