Labor & Employment

in committee · Michigan · Senate Aug 26, 2026

SB 1135: Retirement: state employees; membership in the retirement system of certain law enforcement officers first hired after certain date; provide for, and allow for purchasing service credit for certain law enforcement officers' service under the state employees' retirement system. Amends 1986 PA 182 (MCL 38.1601 - 38.1674) by adding secs. 24c, 24d, 24e & 24f. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1133'26, SB 1134'26

SB 1135 allows certain law enforcement officers who were first hired after a specific date and currently participate in the state employees' retirement system to purchase service credit for their previous work. This provision applies to officers covered under sections 4(1)(b), (d), and (f) of the State Police Retirement Act, enabling them to count prior state employee service toward their law enforcement retirement benefits. To receive this credit, members must pay an amount equal to the actuarial value of that service, which can be done through tax-deferred or additional payments. The bill sets a deadline of October 15, 2027, for initiating these purchases and requires that payment be completed within four years of starting the process.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement benefits for law enforcement by allowing purchase of service credit, strengthening employee compensation and security.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Aug 26, 2026

SB 1137: Civil procedure: execution; procedures for collection of judgments; revise. Amends & adds (See bill).

Michigan Senate Bill 1137 comprehensively revises state civil procedure laws to expand protections for individuals with consumer debts by increasing the value of property exempt from seizure, such as raising the homestead exemption to $125,000 and the household goods exemption to $5,000. The bill establishes a new cap on wage garnishment, limiting creditors to seizing only 15% of an individual's weekly earnings or the amount exceeding 35 times the minimum wage, whichever is less. It also introduces specific procedural safeguards, including requirements for financial institutions to identify and protect exempt funds in deposit accounts and mandates that courts provide debtors with clear notices about their rights before property can be seized. Additionally, the legislation creates a mechanism for periodic inflation adjustments to these exemption amounts and restricts the state from intercepting tax refunds to satisfy consumer debts when the refund includes specific earned income tax credits.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRaises homestead exemption to $125k and caps wage garnishment, strengthening protections for debtors' housing assets and income.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill caps wage garnishment at 15% of earnings and increases property exemptions, directly protecting workers' income from excessive creditor seizure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes Minimum Wage

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 11, 2026

HB 6230: Civil procedure: execution; procedures for collection of judgments; revise. Amends secs. 4011, 4012, 4015, 4031, 4061a, 6023, 6027, 6059 & 6104 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.4011 et seq.) & adds secs. 4001a, 4032, 4033, 6001a, 6023b, 6023c, 6023d, 6023e, 6023f & 6023g.

Michigan House Bill 6230 comprehensively revises the state's civil procedure laws regarding debt collection, garnishment, and property exemptions to better protect individual consumers. The bill significantly increases the dollar amounts of protected assets, such as raising the household goods exemption from $1,000 to $5,000 and the homestead exemption to $125,000, while also establishing a new earnings protection that limits wage garnishment to the lesser of 15% of weekly income or the amount exceeding 35 times the minimum wage. It introduces specific protections for financial accounts by requiring banks to identify and shield funds originating from exempt sources like public assistance or tax credits over a 90-day period, and it mandates that courts provide debtors with clear notices about their rights to claim exemptions before any property seizure occurs. Additionally, the legislation creates a mechanism for periodic inflation adjustments to these exemption limits and restricts the state treasurer from intercepting specific earned income tax credits when collecting consumer debts.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill increases the homestead exemption to $125,000 and limits wage garnishment, directly protecting property rights and tenant financial stability.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases wage protection limits and raises asset exemptions for debtors, directly strengthening financial security and rights for workers facing garnishment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Taxes Minimum Wage

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 6254: Individual income tax: credit; credit for certain employers that provide positional asphyxiation training; provide for.

Michigan employers licensed to sell alcohol, such as bars and restaurants, can claim a $250 tax credit for each employee who completes required training on preventing positional asphyxiation. This training is specifically designed for staff members, including bouncers, whose job duties involve the potential restraint of other individuals. The bill mandates that employers cover the costs of this instruction to qualify for the credit against their state income tax withholdings. These provisions are set to take effect for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, provided two related bills from the current legislative session are also enacted into law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a specific tax credit for employers providing safety training, which is a fiscal incentive mechanism within the state budget and tax code.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates employer-funded safety training to prevent positional asphyxiation, directly improving workplace safety standards for employees in high-risk roles.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 25, 2026

HB 6233: Retirement: state employees; election process to transfer certain law enforcement officers to the Michigan state police retirement system; provide for. Amends sec. 55 of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.55) & adds secs. 50b, 50c, 50d, 64a, 64b & 64c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6234'26, HB 6235'26

HB 6233 allows specific state law enforcement officers, including corrections staff, conservation officers, and certain state police personnel, to voluntarily transfer from the general state employees' retirement system to the Michigan State Police Retirement System. Eligible employees must submit a written election between August 4, 2027, and October 17, 2027, which becomes effective on January 3, 2028, and is irrevocable once filed. The bill permits these individuals to transfer their personal contributions and vested employer contributions from the general system to purchase service credit in the state police system. This legislation only takes effect if two related bills, HB 6234 and HB 6235, are also enacted into law.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allows law enforcement officers to voluntarily transfer to a more favorable retirement system, enhancing employee benefits and job security.85% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · Senate Aug 26, 2026

SB 1134: Retirement: state employees; election process to transfer certain law enforcement officers to the Michigan state police retirement system; provide for. Amends sec. 55 of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.55) & adds secs. 50b, 50c, 50d, 64a, 64b & 64c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1133'26, SB 1135'26

Senate Bill 1134 allows specific state law enforcement employees, including corrections officers, conservation officers, and certain state police personnel, to voluntarily transfer from the general state employee retirement system to the Michigan State Police Retirement System. Eligible employees must submit a written election between August 2 and October 15, 2027, to become effective members of the new system on January 1, 2028. The bill permits these individuals to transfer their personal contributions and vested employer contributions to purchase service credit in the police retirement plan. This legislation is tied to two other bills and will not take effect unless all three are enacted into law.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allows law enforcement officers to voluntarily transfer to a specialized retirement system, potentially improving their pension benefits and security.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees Retirement Benefits

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in committee · Michigan · House Sep 1, 2026

HB 6311: Employment security: administration; notice requirements for determination of benefits; modify. Amends sec. 32 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.32).

Michigan House Bill 6311 amends the state's unemployment insurance laws to establish specific deadlines and content requirements for notifying claimants and employers about benefit determinations. The bill mandates that the unemployment agency must notify affected parties within 14 days of a decision, providing details on the reasons for the ruling, the facts relied upon, and instructions for filing an appeal. It also allows for electronic delivery of these notices if the claimant has consented or used the agency's online portal, while requiring mailed copies if electronic delivery fails. Additionally, the legislation requires the agency to send written notifications regarding claimant rights and responsibilities within two weeks and six months after initial benefit payments are issued.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens procedural protections for unemployment claimants by mandating timely, detailed notices and clear appeal instructions.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 25, 2026

HB 6234: Retirement: state employees; membership in the retirement system of certain law enforcement officers first hired after certain date; provide for, and allow for purchasing service credit for certain law enforcement officers' service under the state employees' retirement system. Amends 1986 PA 182 (MCL 38.1601 - 38.1674) by adding secs. 24c, 24d, 24e & 24f. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6233'26, HB 6235'26

HB 6234 allows certain law enforcement officers who were first hired after a specific date to purchase service credit for time previously worked under the state employees' retirement system. This provision applies to members covered by sections 4(1)(b), (d), and (f) of the State Police Retirement Act, enabling them to count their prior civilian service toward their law enforcement retirement benefits. To qualify, officers must pay an amount equal to the actuarial value of that service, with payments made through tax-deferred or additional payment methods established by the retirement system. The bill sets a deadline of October 17, 2027, for initiating these purchases and requires completion within four years, while also stipulating that this act overrides any conflicting provisions in collective bargaining agreements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement benefits for law enforcement officers by allowing them to purchase service credit, strengthening their financial security and employment standards.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 25, 2026

HB 6235: Retirement: state police; membership in the retirement system of certain law enforcement officers first hired after certain date; provide for, and allow for purchasing service credit for certain law enforcement officers' service under the state employees' retirement system. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1986 PA 182 (MCL 38.1603 & 38.1604). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6233'26, HB 6234'26

HB 6235 expands the definition of who can join Michigan's state police retirement system to include certain law enforcement officers hired after June 7, 2027, as well as those who previously left the state employees' retirement system. The bill allows these new members to purchase credit for prior service under the state employees' retirement system and treats them as if they first became members after June 9, 2012. This change ensures that officers in eligible positions, such as conservation officers and state police motor carrier officers, have access to specific retirement benefits and tier structures similar to those available to earlier hires.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands retirement system membership for law enforcement officers and allows purchasing prior service credit, strengthening employee benefits.65% confidence

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in committee · Michigan · House Aug 25, 2026

HR 342: A resolution urging the United States House of Representatives to reject Amendment 041 to House Bill 8870, the BUILD America 250 Act, or any amendment to any other bill or legislative measure that would exempt rideshare and delivery companies from vicarious liability for injuries or damages caused by their drivers.

House Resolution 342 urges the U.S. House of Representatives to reject Amendment 041 to the BUILD America 250 Act, a provision that would shield rideshare and delivery companies from vicarious liability for injuries or damages caused by their drivers. The resolution argues that this amendment would prevent victims from holding platforms accountable under state law unless the company is found to be grossly negligent or criminally wrongdoers, citing concerns about sexual assault cases on these apps. By blocking this federal preemption, the bill aims to preserve states' authority to regulate liability and ensure companies can be held responsible for harms arising from their operations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill urges rejection of amendment that would exempt rideshare companies from liability for driver-caused injuries, thereby protecting worker and victim rights.95% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationThe bill seeks to reject a provision that would weaken liability standards for rideshare and delivery drivers, thereby opposing the reduction of accountability in transportation services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy

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