HB 5706 amends Michigan's vehicle code to establish a reimbursement mechanism for local law enforcement agencies that assist with certain vehicle crashes. The bill creates a funding pathway where local police departments can receive financial support from the highway safety fund when they provide assistance at vehicle crash scenes. This provision directly affects local law enforcement agencies and the state highway safety fund, allowing for reimbursement of costs incurred during crash assistance operations. The bill is tied to companion legislation HB 5705 and requires both measures to be enacted together for the changes to take effect.
This bill establishes a new road usage charge for electric vehicles, self-charging hybrids, and plug-in hybrids in Michigan, starting on January 1, 2027. Vehicle owners can choose between paying a flat annual registration fee or a mileage-based tax that accounts for miles driven within the state. The mileage option requires owners to allow their vehicle's odometer data to be reported to the state, with penalties for tampering with odometers or misreporting mileage. Funds collected from these taxes will be used to administer the program or deposited into the state's transportation fund. The bill also sets rules for how the state will contract with a private company to manage the mileage tracking and billing system.
This bill amends Michigan's vehicle code to allow delivery drivers to park in center medians when necessary to safely complete pickups or deliveries and no other parking is available. It directly affects delivery drivers and changes existing parking restrictions by adding a specific exception for this group in designated roadway areas. The provision requires that the parking be temporary and only used when no reasonable alternative parking location exists. This change aims to improve delivery efficiency while maintaining safety standards on public roadways.
This bill allocates state funding to the Michigan Department of Transportation for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It authorizes the department to spend the appropriated funds on its authorized programs and operations during that period. The legislation establishes the legal framework for distributing and using the budget resources designated for the transportation department.
This bill creates the MI Home Program Act to increase housing supply and affordability in Michigan by establishing new state funds and programs for grants, loans, and assistance. It defines specific categories of eligible applicants and developers, including local governments, nonprofits, and individuals, while allowing qualified zoning changes that reduce parking requirements, permit smaller homes, and encourage denser development near transit. The legislation empowers the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to administer these programs and distribute money to support the construction, rehabilitation, and rental of residential properties for income-qualified households.
HB 5615 is a funding bill that sets aside state money for Michigan's transportation department to cover expenses during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It directly affects the state transportation department by authorizing specific budget allocations for its operations. As an appropriations bill, it does not create new policies or change laws, but rather provides the financial framework for existing transportation programs and projects. The bill is currently pending in the Appropriations Committee after being introduced on February 26, 2026.
HB 5543 increases the annual funding for grade crossing surface improvements from $3 million to $6 million per year by amending Section 10(1)(b) of Michigan's Transportation Fund Act (MCL 247.660). This change directs more state transportation funds toward safety and surface repairs at railroad crossings - locations where roads intersect train tracks - across Michigan. The bill specifically adjusts the allocation within the state trunk line fund, ensuring doubled resources for maintaining these critical infrastructure points. It does not alter other funding mechanisms but directly affects how money is distributed for grade crossing safety upgrades.
SB 779 requires Michigan driver education programs to include two new topics in their segment 2 curriculum: (1) instruction on organ, tissue, and eye donation registration, using materials developed with the state organ procurement organization, and (2) teaching drivers how to safely approach and pass stationary emergency vehicles under Michigan's slow-down and move-over law (MCL 257.653a). This applies directly to all driver education providers and students enrolled in segment 2 courses. The bill adds these requirements to existing curriculum standards, such as minimum driving hours and classroom scheduling. It does not change licensing rules but mandates specific content within driver training programs.
HB 5533 modifies Michigan's school zone speed limit rules. It defines a "school zone" as property within 1,000 feet of a school building and sets a reduced speed limit (minimum 25 mph) that applies up to 30 minutes before school starts and until 30 minutes after school ends, rounded to the nearest 5 minutes. School superintendents can adjust these timing windows for off-campus lunch or different school hours. The bill also requires "All Year School" signs for year-round schools and mandates that all signage follow Michigan's traffic control device standards. This directly affects drivers near schools and school officials managing zone timing.
HB 5523 requires Michigan auto insurers to offer a premium discount to drivers aged 50 and older who complete a state-approved traffic safety course. Insurers must provide a 3-year discount after successful completion of either an 8-hour initial course or a 4-hour refresher course. The courses must cover aging effects on driving, road signs, medication impacts, safe driving practices, and crash prevention, taught by certified instructors. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate to apply for the discount.
