This bill creates a new "Make It In Michigan" tax credit program designed to encourage recent college graduates to live and work in the state. To qualify, individuals must be Michigan residents employed by local businesses and must have earned a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution after the law takes effect. The legislation defines specific terms for eligible employees, students, and loans, while also renaming existing tax credits under sections 279a, 279b, 679, and 679a to reflect this new program name. Crucially, the bill will not become effective unless four companion bills regarding the program's funding and administration are also passed into law.
This bill establishes the "Tenants Right to Organize Act" in Michigan, granting residential tenants the legal right to form unions and collectively negotiate with landlords. It allows tenant groups to distribute literature, hold meetings in shared spaces, and organize canvassing efforts by non-tenant organizers, while prohibiting landlords from retaliating against tenants who participate in these activities. The legislation also sets specific penalties for landlords who interfere with organizing rights, including fines of up to $1,000 per violation and the requirement to pay reasonable attorney fees. By defining terms like "tenant union" and outlining permissible activities, the law aims to create a structured framework for collective bargaining within rental properties.
This bill creates a new tax credit for Michigan employers who pay student loans for employees who did not graduate from an in-state high school or earn a degree from an in-state college. To qualify, the employee must have moved to Michigan to work for the employer after obtaining a bachelor's degree or higher from an out-of-state institution, and the employer can claim a credit equal to 25% of the loan payments made, up to a limit of 20% of the average yearly tuition at a public Michigan university. Employers must submit specific documentation to the state department to prove the payments and employee details, and any unused portion of the credit can be refunded to the employer. This measure is part of a larger package of related bills aimed at encouraging companies to hire graduates from outside the state.
This bill requires employers in Michigan to display a poster outlining employee collective bargaining rights at every work site and provide a digital version to staff. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity will create this poster using materials from the National Labor Relations Board and ensure it is available in English and any other language requested by the employer or a labor organization. Employers who fail to comply face civil fines of $5,000 for a first violation and $10,000 for subsequent violations, which are collected by county prosecutors or the attorney general and deposited into the state general fund.
This bill requires data centers in Michigan to sign legally binding community benefit agreements before they can begin construction or operation. To get approval, data center owners must negotiate deals with local governments and utility providers that address issues like hiring local workers, managing water usage, and funding community projects. The law mandates that these agreements cover at least half of five specific topics, including infrastructure costs and home efficiency improvements, and they must be approved by both the local government and the state public service commission. Without these signed agreements, local authorities cannot issue necessary permits, and the state commission cannot approve the facility's connection to the power grid. This legislation applies to any facility designed to house equipment for storing and processing data within the state.
This bill updates Michigan's school code to require that length of service cannot be the only factor used when making personnel decisions such as hiring, promotions, or layoffs for teachers. Instead, school districts must use clear procedures that include effectiveness ratings from performance evaluations alongside other relevant criteria like disciplinary records and special training. The law specifically defines which professional development courses count toward these decisions, limiting them to those that offer degree-eligible credit from accredited institutions and result in a letter grade. While schools may still consider how long a teacher has served, they must now weigh this against demonstrated performance and specific, graded coursework to determine staffing outcomes.
This bill requires large Michigan call centers that receive state money to notify the Department of Labor at least 30 days before moving operations or a significant portion of their work to a foreign country. If an employer fails to provide this notice, they must repay any grants, loans, or tax incentives they received from the state. Additionally, the bill mandates that the department create a public registry listing these employers, the number of jobs moved, and the new locations, which will remain active for at least five years.
This bill requires electric utilities in Michigan to include project labor agreements or collective bargaining agreements for all construction and maintenance work on qualified data centers. A project labor agreement is a pre-hire contract that sets standard employment terms, prevents strikes, and ensures labor-management cooperation for specific construction projects. The measure applies to facilities designed to house data center equipment for storing and processing information. The legislation will only take effect if several related bills are also passed into law.
This bill requires railroad companies in Michigan to operate freight trains with a minimum crew of two people. It applies to all freight trains unless the train is being moved within a yard for maintenance purposes, assisting another train with mechanical issues or steep grades, or if a federal law already mandates two crew members. The law defines specific terms like 'helper service' and 'hostler service' to clarify when the two-person crew requirement does not apply. By adding a new section to the existing railroad code, the measure establishes a new standard for crew staffing on freight operations.
This bill, known as the Temporary Laborer Rights Act, establishes new regulations for temporary labor agencies, their clients, and the workers they employ in Michigan. It requires agencies to provide workers with clear written notices detailing job duties, pay rates, and meal or equipment costs before they start work. The law also mandates that agencies keep detailed records of transactions for seven years and makes these records available to workers upon request. Additionally, the bill prohibits agencies and clients from charging workers for meals they do not eat or for transportation to and from job sites. Finally, it includes provisions to prevent retaliation against workers who exercise their rights under the new rules.
