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HB 4001: Create pension tax deduction for govt employees, spend a billion dollars, block tax cut
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: retirement or pension benefits; limitations and restrictions on deductions of certain retirement or pension benefits, revenue distributions, earned income tax credit, rebate payments, rebate and revitalization and placemaking funds; revise, increase, and provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Taxes   
Sponsor: Angela Witwer
Cosponsors: Joseph Tate, Laurie Pohutsky, Erin Byrnes, Jaime Churches, Jason Morgan, Tyrone Carter, Natalie Price, Kara Hope, Noah Arbit, Stephanie Young, Jennifer Conlin, Sharon MacDonell, Denise Mentzer, Jenn Hill, Jim Haadsma, Mike McFall, Veronica Paiz, Penelope Tsernoglou, Carol Glanville, Jason Hoskins, Carrie Rheingans, Matt Koleszar, Christine Morse, Regina Miller, John Fitzgerald, Philip Skaggs, Kelly Breen, Tullio Liberati, Felicia Brabec, Jasper Martus, William Snyder, Kristian Grant, Samantha Steckloff, Ranjeev Puri, Jimmie Wilson, Julie Rogers, Karen Whitsett, Helena Scott, Amos O'Neal, Nate Shannon, Dylan Wegela, Cynthia Neeley, Betsy Coffia, Abraham Aiyash, Lori Stone
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

01/26/23  House roll call vote #5 On passage: Passed 67 – 41 (See how they voted)
01/26/23  Senate roll call vote #11 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
01/26/23  Senate roll call vote #12 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
01/26/23  Senate roll call vote #13 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
02/01/23  House roll call vote #12 Accept Senate substitute: Failed 53 – 56 (See how they voted)
02/01/23  Senate roll call vote #16 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
02/09/23  House roll call vote #13 On passage - Conf. report: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
02/16/23  Senate roll call vote #21 Uphold breaking Joint Rule 8 to improperly add new matter to bill: Passed 20 – 17 (See how they voted)
02/16/23  Senate roll call vote #22 On passage: Passed 20 – 17 (See how they voted)
02/16/23  Senate roll call vote #23 Grant immediate effect and thus also block income tax cut (2/3 required): Passed 20 – 17 (See how they voted)
03/07/23: Signed into law, PA 4 of 2023

HB 4007: Mandate prevailing wage
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Labor: hours and wages; prevailing wage; reenact.
Tags: Big Labor, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Brenda Carter
Cosponsors: Denise Mentzer, Kelly Breen, William Snyder, Jason Morgan, Carrie Rheingans, Regina Miller, Jim Haadsma, Alabas Farhat, Tyrone Carter, Julie Rogers, Sharon MacDonell, Joey Andrews, Veronica Paiz, Matt Koleszar, Dylan Wegela, Penelope Tsernoglou, Felicia Brabec, Tullio Liberati, Amos O'Neal, Erin Byrnes, Carol Glanville, Jimmie Wilson, Jason Hoskins, Donavan McKinney, Nate Shannon, Helena Scott, Jasper Martus, Jennifer Conlin, Philip Skaggs, Natalie Price, Christine Morse, Kristian Grant, Emily Dievendorf, Regina Weiss, Rachel Hood, Jaime Churches, Joseph Tate, Laurie Pohutsky, Kara Hope, Stephanie Young, Mike McFall, Karen Whitsett, Jenn Hill, Kimberly Edwards, John Fitzgerald, Samantha Steckloff, Ranjeev Puri, Lori Stone, Abraham Aiyash, Cynthia Neeley, Betsy Coffia
Referred to House Labor Committee

Votes on this bill

03/08/23  House roll call vote #22 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
03/21/23  House roll call vote #37 Concur with Senate: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
03/21/23  Senate roll call vote #99 On passage: Passed 20 – 16 (See how they voted)
03/24/23: Signed into law, PA 10 of 2023

HB 4039: Exempt delivery and installation from sales tax in certain cases
Introduced January 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Sales tax: exemptions; delivery and installation; exempt from sales tax.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Pat Outman
Cosponsors: Mark Tisdel, Cameron Cavitt, Matt Hall, Bill Schuette
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

03/16/23  House roll call vote #26 On passage: Passed 85 – 19 (See how they voted)
03/21/23  Senate roll call vote #102 On passage: Passed 35 – 1 (See how they voted)
04/26/23: Signed into law, PA 20 of 2023

HB 4040: Exempt delivery and installation from sales tax in certain cases
Introduced January 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Use tax: exemptions; delivery and installation; exempt from use tax.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Mark Tisdel
Cosponsors: Pat Outman, Matt Hall, Bill Schuette
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

HB 4042: $200 million U.P. development project
Introduced January 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Appropriations: supplemental; general; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: David Prestin
Cosponsors: Gregory Markkanen
Referred to House Appropriations Committee

HB 4043: Create $500 million grant program for covid-related learning loss
Introduced January 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
School aid: categoricals; learning loss recovery grant program; create.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Bill Schuette
Cosponsors: Luke Meerman, Andrew Fink
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 4049: Prohibit denials of marijuana licenses to spouses of government regulators
Introduced January 31, 2023
Official text and analysis
Marihuana: administration; spouses of applicants for licensure who hold certain positions in certain governmental bodies; prohibit the cannabis regulatory agency from denying an application based on.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Drugs   
Sponsor: Pat Outman
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

HB 4064: "Encourage" some scheme to teach cursive handwriting
Introduced February 1, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: curriculum; model program of instruction in cursive handwriting; create, and make optional for public schools.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Brenda Carter
Cosponsors: Laurie Pohutsky, Rachel Hood, Jim Haadsma, Jason Morgan, Alabas Farhat, Amos O'Neal, Stephanie Young, Cynthia Neeley, Emily Dievendorf, Kimberly Edwards, Erin Byrnes, Julie Rogers, Donavan McKinney, Samantha Steckloff, John Fitzgerald, Angela Witwer, Veronica Paiz, Ranjeev Puri, Tyrone Carter, Jaime Churches, Regina Weiss, Kelly Breen
Referred to House Education Committee

Votes on this bill

04/13/23  House roll call vote #56 On passage: Passed 103 – 4 (See how they voted)


HB 4066: Create a "high speed internet" bureuacracy
Introduced February 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
Communications: other; certain office within the department of labor and economic opportunity; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Technology   
Sponsor: Kevin Coleman
Cosponsors: Helena Scott, Carrie Rheingans, Noah Arbit, Erin Byrnes, Tullio Liberati, William Snyder, Julie Brixie, Ranjeev Puri, Mike McFall, Jenn Hill, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee

Votes on this bill

06/22/23  House roll call vote #214 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)


HB 4067: Create "care for retired police dogs" bureaucracy
Introduced February 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
Law enforcement: other; care for retired police dogs program; establish.
Tags: Police, Special Interest Deal, Animals   
Sponsor: Veronica Paiz
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Kara Hope, Samantha Steckloff, Emily Dievendorf, Jimmie Wilson, Jenn Hill, Regina Miller, Felicia Brabec, Jamie Thompson, Mike McFall, John Fitzgerald, Brenda Carter, Rachel Hood, Jason Morgan
Referred to House Criminal Justice Committee

HB 4069: Create "volunteer" employee criminal history system
Introduced February 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
Law enforcement: background check; volunteer employee criminal history system; establish.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Kara Hope
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Judiciary Committee

HB 4081: Require minimum number of school counselors
Introduced February 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: counseling; minimum number of school counselors to be employed by a school district, intermediate school district, or public school academy; establish.
Tags: Education, Regulations, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Felicia Brabec
Cosponsors: Kimberly Edwards, Emily Dievendorf, Noah Arbit, Erin Byrnes, Cynthia Neeley, Julie Rogers, Julie Brixie, Carrie Rheingans, Regina Miller, Joey Andrews, Jennifer Conlin, Penelope Tsernoglou, Rachel Hood, Jaime Churches, Jim Haadsma, Jimmie Wilson, Kara Hope, Natalie Price, Mike McFall, Tyrone Carter, Denise Mentzer, Ranjeev Puri, Betsy Coffia, Carol Glanville, Amos O'Neal, Stephanie Young, Brenda Carter, Laurie Pohutsky, Jason Hoskins, Kristian Grant, William Snyder, Tullio Liberati
Referred to House Health Policy Committee

HB 4089: Create school safety and mental health commission
Introduced February 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: safety; school safety and mental health commission; create.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Health   
Sponsor: Luke Meerman
Cosponsors: Kelly Breen, Penelope Tsernoglou, Carrie Rheingans, Noah Arbit, Erin Byrnes, Stephanie Young, Regina Miller, Rachel Hood, Bryan Posthumus, Matt Bierlein, Brian BeGole, Alicia St. Germaine, David Martin, Jerry Neyer, Jennifer Conlin, Samantha Steckloff, Ranjeev Puri, Bill Schuette, Kara Hope, Jaime Greene, Jim Haadsma, Joseph Fox, Gregory Markkanen, Kimberly Edwards, Gregory Alexander, Gina Johnsen, Douglas Wozniak, Mark Tisdel, Robert Bezotte, Julie Brixie, Tom Kunse, Natalie Price, Sharon MacDonell, John Roth, Kathy Schmaltz, Jamie Thompson, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 4095: Require public and private schools use response terminology plan in 4096
Introduced February 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: safety; standardized response terminology plan; require that public schools and nonpublic schools adopt and implement.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Stephanie Young
Cosponsors: Kelly Breen, Penelope Tsernoglou, Carrie Rheingans, Cynthia Neeley, Erin Byrnes, Regina Miller, Rachel Hood, Bryan Posthumus, Brian BeGole, Jennifer Conlin, Matt Bierlein, Alicia St. Germaine, David Martin, Jerry Neyer, Samantha Steckloff, Ranjeev Puri, Kara Hope, Jason Hoskins, Dale Zorn, Jim Haadsma, Joseph Fox, Luke Meerman, Gregory Alexander, Gina Johnsen, Douglas Wozniak, Mark Tisdel, Robert Bezotte, Julie Brixie, Tom Kunse, Natalie Price, Sharon MacDonell, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 4096: Require department establish standardized response terminology for safety emergencies
Introduced February 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: safety; standardized response terminology plan; require department to establish.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Ranjeev Puri
Cosponsors: Kelly Breen, Penelope Tsernoglou, Noah Arbit, Carrie Rheingans, Erin Byrnes, Stephanie Young, Regina Miller, Rachel Hood, Bryan Posthumus, Matt Bierlein, Brian BeGole, Alicia St. Germaine, David Martin, Jerry Neyer, Jennifer Conlin, Samantha Steckloff, Bill Schuette, Kara Hope, Jason Hoskins, Dale Zorn, Jim Haadsma, Joseph Fox, Luke Meerman, Gregory Alexander, Gina Johnsen, Douglas Wozniak, Mark Tisdel, Robert Bezotte, Julie Brixie, Tom Kunse, Natalie Price, Sharon MacDonell, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 4132: Create automated traffic "robo cops"
Introduced February 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Traffic control: speed restrictions; use of automated traffic enforcement devices in work zones to enforce speed limit reductions; allow.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Special Interest Deal, Transportation   
Sponsor: William Snyder
Cosponsors: Mike Mueller
Referred to House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee

Votes on this bill

06/22/23  House roll call vote #218 On passage: Passed 67 – 42 (See how they voted)


HB 4133: Create automated traffic "robo cops"
Introduced February 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Civil procedure: costs and fees; revised judicature act; revise to reflect the distribution of certain fines related to automated speed enforcement systems.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Special Interest Deal, Transportation   
Sponsor: Mike Mueller
Cosponsors: William Snyder
Referred to House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee

Votes on this bill

06/22/23  House roll call vote #219 On passage: Passed 68 – 41 (See how they voted)


HB 4152: Create railroad local grade separation grant program and fund
Introduced February 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Transportation: railroads; local grade separation grant program and fund; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Transportation   
Sponsor: Jaime Churches
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Carrie Rheingans, Joey Andrews, Dylan Wegela, John Fitzgerald, Donavan McKinney, Rachel Hood, Brenda Carter, Christine Morse, Jimmie Wilson, Sharon MacDonell, Stephanie Young, Noah Arbit, Kara Hope, Erin Byrnes, Kimberly Edwards, Natalie Price, Veronica Paiz, Jim Haadsma, Betsy Coffia, Jason Morgan, Mike McFall, Felicia Brabec, Emily Dievendorf, Kristian Grant, Ranjeev Puri, Lori Stone, Jennifer Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Regina Weiss, Regina Miller, Samantha Steckloff, Amos O'Neal, Luke Meerman, Jaime Greene, Kelly Breen, Cynthia Neeley, Julie Brixie, Helena Scott, Jason Hoskins, Alabas Farhat, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee

HB 4153: Create railroad local grade separation grant program and fund
Introduced February 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Transportation: railroads; priorities for local grade separation fund; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Transportation   
Sponsor: Jaime Churches
Cosponsors: Penelope Tsernoglou, Carrie Rheingans, Joey Andrews, Dylan Wegela, John Fitzgerald, Donavan McKinney, Rachel Hood, Christine Morse, Noah Arbit, Brenda Carter, Jimmie Wilson, Sharon MacDonell, Stephanie Young, Kara Hope, Erin Byrnes, Kimberly Edwards, Natalie Price, Veronica Paiz, Jim Haadsma, Betsy Coffia, Jason Morgan, Mike McFall, Felicia Brabec, Emily Dievendorf, Ranjeev Puri, Lori Stone, Jennifer Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Regina Weiss, Regina Miller, Samantha Steckloff, Amos O'Neal, Luke Meerman, Jaime Greene, Kelly Breen, Cynthia Neeley, Julie Brixie, Helena Scott, Jason Hoskins, Kristian Grant, Alabas Farhat, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee

Votes on this bill

06/14/23  House roll call vote #149 On passage: Passed 95 – 14 (See how they voted)
06/27/23  Senate roll call vote #400 On passage: Passed 37 – 0 (See how they voted)
07/11/23: Signed into law, PA 67 of 2023

HB 4213: Expand coverage of telemedicine
Introduced March 8, 2023
Official text and analysis
Mental health: code; definition of distant site for a telemedicine visit; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Health   
Sponsor: Christine Morse
Cosponsors: Carol Glanville, Philip Skaggs, Jasper Martus, Jennifer Conlin, Jimmie Wilson, Noah Arbit, Erin Byrnes, Kara Hope, Sharon MacDonell, Emily Dievendorf, Mike McFall, Natalie Price, Tyrone Carter, Helena Scott, Carrie Rheingans, Denise Mentzer, Penelope Tsernoglou, Samantha Steckloff, Kelly Breen, Ranjeev Puri, Regina Weiss, Rachel Hood, Betsy Coffia
Referred to House Health Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

11/09/23  House roll call vote #561 On passage: Passed 75 – 32 (See how they voted)


HB 4219: Modify appointment to board of corporate welfare (Mich. Stategic Fund)
Introduced March 8, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; membership on the Michigan strategic fund board; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Matt Hall
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

Votes on this bill

03/16/23  House roll call vote #32 On passage: Passed 93 – 10 (See how they voted)
04/19/23  Senate roll call vote #120 On passage: Passed 29 – 9 (See how they voted)
04/26/23: Signed into law, PA 24 of 2023

HB 4222: Create "back to school" sales tax holiday
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Sales tax: exemptions; sales tax holiday for back-to-school clothing and school supplies; provide for.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Nate Shannon
Cosponsors: John Fitzgerald, Denise Mentzer, Carrie Rheingans, Erin Byrnes, Joey Andrews, Tullio Liberati, Emily Dievendorf, Tyrone Carter, Kevin Coleman, Jimmie Wilson, Alabas Farhat
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

HB 4223: Create "back to school" sales tax holiday
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Use tax: exemptions; use tax holiday for back-to-school clothing and school supplies; provide for.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Matt Koleszar
Cosponsors: John Fitzgerald, Denise Mentzer, Carrie Rheingans, Erin Byrnes, Joey Andrews, Tullio Liberati, Emily Dievendorf, Tyrone Carter, Kevin Coleman, Jimmie Wilson, Alabas Farhat
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

HB 4225: Require high-visibility markers on all rooms and exterior doors of schools
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: safety; installation of high-visibility markers on all rooms and exterior doors of a school building; require.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Julie Rogers
Cosponsors: Graham Filler, Robert Bezotte, Mike Harris, Matt Bierlein, Felicia Brabec, Carrie Rheingans, Helena Scott, Rachel Hood, Tyrone Carter, Joey Andrews, Lori Stone, John Fitzgerald, Kristian Grant, Sharon MacDonell, Brenda Carter, Stephanie Young, Jim Haadsma, Carol Glanville, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Judiciary Committee

HB 4226: Spend money on a numbering system
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Appropriations: school aid; funding to districts for the development and implementation of a certain numbering system; provide for.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Graham Filler
Cosponsors: Kelly Breen, Robert Bezotte, Mike Harris, Matt Bierlein, Felicia Brabec, Carrie Rheingans, Helena Scott, Rachel Hood, Tyrone Carter, Joey Andrews, Lori Stone, John Fitzgerald, Kristian Grant, Sharon MacDonell, Brenda Carter, Stephanie Young, Jim Haadsma, Carol Glanville, Julie Rogers, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Appropriations Committee

HB 4228: Eliminate caps on solar
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Energy: alternative sources; distributed generation; eliminate caps.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Gregory Markkanen
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee

HB 4230: Allow forced union dues to be spent on left-wing politics
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Labor: public service employment; deduction from a public employee's wages for certain political purposes; remove prohibition against. Amends sec. 7 of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.477).
Tags: Big Labor, Civil Liberties, Elections, Leftism, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Jimmie Wilson
Cosponsors: Cynthia Neeley, Julie Brixie, Carrie Rheingans, Erin Byrnes, Brenda Carter, Jason Hoskins, Helena Scott, Kristian Grant, Joey Andrews, Christine Morse, Jason Morgan, Emily Dievendorf, Kara Hope, Kimberly Edwards, Penelope Tsernoglou, Philip Skaggs, Natalie Price, Felicia Brabec, Lori Stone, Samantha Steckloff, Amos O'Neal, Tyrone Carter, Stephanie Young, Tullio Liberati, Sharon MacDonell, William Snyder, Nate Shannon, Ranjeev Puri, Julie Rogers, Carol Glanville, Regina Miller, Kevin Coleman, Abraham Aiyash, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Labor Committee

Votes on this bill

11/01/23  House roll call vote #456 On passage: Passed 56 – 54 (See how they voted)
11/09/23  Senate roll call vote #732 On passage: Passed 20 – 16 (See how they voted)


HB 4231: Repeal fair and open competition in government construction
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Labor: other; fair and open competition in governmental construction act; repeal.
Tags: Big Labor, Civil Liberties, Leftism, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Jenn Hill
Cosponsors: Cynthia Neeley, Julie Brixie, Carrie Rheingans, Erin Byrnes, Brenda Carter, Jason Hoskins, Helena Scott, Kristian Grant, Christine Morse, Emily Dievendorf, Jason Morgan, Kara Hope, Kimberly Edwards, Jimmie Wilson, Rachel Hood, Penelope Tsernoglou, John Fitzgerald, Philip Skaggs, Denise Mentzer, Natalie Price, Joey Andrews, Felicia Brabec, Lori Stone, Samantha Steckloff, Amos O'Neal, Tyrone Carter, Stephanie Young, Tullio Liberati, Jennifer Conlin, Jasper Martus, Sharon MacDonell, Matt Koleszar, William Snyder, Nate Shannon, Ranjeev Puri, Julie Rogers, Jim Haadsma, Carol Glanville, Regina Miller, Kevin Coleman, Abraham Aiyash, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Labor Committee

HB 4232: Prohibit companies from replacing striking workers
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Labor: collective bargaining; status as permanent replacement employee; prohibit an employer from offering or granting to certain individuals who work for the employer during a labor dispute.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Leftism, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Brenda Carter
Cosponsors: Cynthia Neeley, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Brixie, Erin Byrnes, Jason Hoskins, Kristian Grant, Helena Scott, Christine Morse, Kimberly Edwards, Jason Morgan, Jimmie Wilson, Penelope Tsernoglou, Rachel Hood, John Fitzgerald, Emily Dievendorf, Denise Mentzer, Amos O'Neal, Natalie Price, Joey Andrews, Felicia Brabec, Lori Stone, Samantha Steckloff, Jennifer Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Philip Skaggs, Stephanie Young, Tullio Liberati, Jasper Martus, Sharon MacDonell, Matt Koleszar, William Snyder, Nate Shannon, Ranjeev Puri, Julie Rogers, Jim Haadsma, Carol Glanville, Regina Miller, Kevin Coleman, Abraham Aiyash, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Labor Committee

HB 4233: Allow union bosses to extract dues from employees
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Labor: public service employment; labor organizations' assistance in collecting dues from public school employees; remove prohibition against. Amends sec. 10 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.210).
Tags: Big Labor, Civil Liberties, Leftism, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Jaime Churches
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Cynthia Neeley, Julie Brixie, Erin Byrnes, Brenda Carter, Jason Hoskins, Kristian Grant, Helena Scott, Rachel Hood, Christine Morse, Jason Morgan, Kimberly Edwards, John Fitzgerald, Penelope Tsernoglou, Kara Hope, Jimmie Wilson, Emily Dievendorf, Amos O'Neal, Denise Mentzer, Natalie Price, Felicia Brabec, Lori Stone, Samantha Steckloff, Joey Andrews, Philip Skaggs, Tyrone Carter, Stephanie Young, Jenn Hill, Tullio Liberati, Jennifer Conlin, Jasper Martus, Matt Koleszar, Sharon MacDonell, William Snyder, Nate Shannon, Ranjeev Puri, Julie Rogers, Jim Haadsma, Carol Glanville, Regina Miller, Kevin Coleman, Abraham Aiyash, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Labor Committee

Votes on this bill

06/20/23  House roll call vote #182 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
06/28/23  Senate roll call vote #438 On passage: Passed 21 – 16 (See how they voted)
07/26/23: Signed into law, PA 114 of 2023

HB 4234: Allow automatic payroll deductions to be sent to (Democrat) PACs
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: other; automatic payroll deductions for PAC contributions; allow.
Tags: Big Labor, Civil Liberties, Elections, Leftism, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Penelope Tsernoglou
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Cynthia Neeley, Erin Byrnes, Julie Brixie, Jaime Churches, Brenda Carter, Jason Hoskins, Kristian Grant, Helena Scott, Christine Morse, Emily Dievendorf, Jimmie Wilson, Kara Hope, Denise Mentzer, Natalie Price, Amos O'Neal, Felicia Brabec, Lori Stone, Samantha Steckloff, Philip Skaggs, Joey Andrews, Stephanie Young, Tyrone Carter, Tullio Liberati, Sharon MacDonell, William Snyder, Nate Shannon, Ranjeev Puri, Carol Glanville, Regina Miller, Kevin Coleman, Abraham Aiyash, Karen Whitsett

Votes on this bill

11/01/23  House roll call vote #457 On passage: Passed 56 – 54 (See how they voted)
11/09/23  Senate roll call vote #733 On passage: Passed 20 – 16 (See how they voted)


HB 4235: Allow union dues tax credit
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: credit; credit for the payment of qualified union dues paid to a labor organization; provide for.
Tags: Big Labor, Leftism, Special Interest Deal, Spending, Taxes   
Sponsor: Alabas Farhat
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Cynthia Neeley, Erin Byrnes, Jaime Churches, Julie Brixie, Brenda Carter, Rachel Hood, Jason Hoskins, Kristian Grant, Helena Scott, Kimberly Edwards, Penelope Tsernoglou, Emily Dievendorf, Christine Morse, Jimmie Wilson, Denise Mentzer, Kara Hope, Natalie Price, Amos O'Neal, Felicia Brabec, Lori Stone, Samantha Steckloff, Joey Andrews, Stephanie Young, Tyrone Carter, Jennifer Conlin, Matt Koleszar, Ranjeev Puri, Jim Haadsma, Carol Glanville, Regina Miller, Abraham Aiyash, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

HB 4241: Require schools have "panic alarm"
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: school districts; panic alarm; require that each school building is equipped with at least 1.
Tags: Education, Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Brenda Carter
Cosponsors: Laurie Pohutsky, Alabas Farhat, Sharon MacDonell, Jimmie Wilson, Kara Hope, Erin Byrnes, Tyrone Carter, Emily Dievendorf, Mike McFall, Stephanie Young, Amos O'Neal, Cynthia Neeley, Noah Arbit, Rachel Hood, Dylan Wegela, Samantha Steckloff, Julie Rogers, Helena Scott
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 4242: Fund panic alarms in schools
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: financing; funding for installation of panic alarms in school buildings; provide for.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Brenda Carter
Cosponsors: Laurie Pohutsky, Alabas Farhat, Sharon MacDonell, Jimmie Wilson, Kara Hope, Erin Byrnes, Tyrone Carter, Mike McFall, Emily Dievendorf, Stephanie Young, Amos O'Neal, Cynthia Neeley, Dylan Wegela, Noah Arbit, Rachel Hood, Samantha Steckloff, Helena Scott
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 4282: Capital Outlay annual budget (special government project money) (shell bill)
Introduced March 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Appropriations: capital outlay; appropriations for fiscal year 2023-2024; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Natalie Price
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Appropriations Committee

HB 4308: Create sickle cell anemia fundraising license plate
Introduced March 21, 2023
Official text and analysis
Vehicles: fund-raising registration plates; fund-raising registration plate for sickle cell anemia research and treatment; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811hh & repeals sec. 811aa of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.811aa).
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Health   
Sponsor: Amos O'Neal
Cosponsors: Carol Glanville, Denise Mentzer, Jimmie Wilson, Tyrone Carter, Veronica Paiz, Carrie Rheingans, Cynthia Neeley, Alabas Farhat, Brenda Carter
Referred to House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee

Votes on this bill

09/27/23  House roll call vote #314 On passage: Passed 106 – 4 (See how they voted)


HB 4319: Allow colleges to partner with agencies for student athlete brand management
Introduced March 22, 2023
Official text and analysis
Higher education: other; coaches and university officials to provide guidance and advice to athletes for name, image, or likeness collectives; allow. Amends sec. 10 of 2020 PA 366 (MCL 390.1740).
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Angela Witwer
Cosponsors: Carol Glanville, James DeSana
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 4367: Create a corporate tax credit for research and development
Introduced April 11, 2023
Official text and analysis
Corporate income tax: credits; credit for qualified research and development expenses; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Matt Hall
Cosponsors: Robert Bezotte, Douglas Wozniak, Mark Tisdel, Bill Schuette, Gregory Markkanen, Matt Bierlein, Nancy DeBoer, Graham Filler, Tom Kunse, David Martin, Thomas Kuhn, Gregory Alexander, Jay DeBoyer, Mike Harris, Pat Outman
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

HB 4368: Create a corporate tax credit for research and development
Introduced April 11, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: credit; credit for qualified research and development expenses; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Greg VanWoerkom
Cosponsors: Matt Hall, Robert Bezotte, Mark Tisdel, Douglas Wozniak, Bill Schuette, Gregory Markkanen, Nancy DeBoer, Matt Bierlein, Tom Kunse, David Martin, Graham Filler, Thomas Kuhn, Gregory Alexander, Jay DeBoyer, Mike Harris, Pat Outman
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

00/00/00  House roll call vote #432 On passage (re-vote): Passed 81 – 29 (See how they voted)
10/31/23  House roll call vote #431 On passage: Passed 80 – 30 (See how they voted)


HB 4425: Create a "company-specific subsidy interstate compact"
Introduced April 13, 2023
Official text and analysis
State: interstate compacts and agreements; incentives to encourage companies to relocate from one state to another; prohibit.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Dylan Wegela
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 4426: Create a "company-specific subsidy interstate compact"
Introduced April 13, 2023
Official text and analysis
State: interstate compacts and agreements; company-specific subsidy interstate compact; enact.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Dylan Wegela
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 4434: Mandate insurers provide 90-day coverage for maintenance drugs
Introduced April 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Insurance: health insurers; coverage for dispensing a 90-day refill for maintenance prescription drug; require of health insurers.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Health, Insurance   
Sponsor: Lori Stone
Cosponsors: Carol Glanville, Samantha Steckloff, Brenda Carter, Helena Scott, Penelope Tsernoglou, Noah Arbit, Emily Dievendorf, Mike McFall, Veronica Paiz, Natalie Price, Rachel Hood, Cynthia Neeley, Carrie Rheingans, Stephanie Young, Philip Skaggs, Jennifer Conlin, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Health Policy Committee

HB 4445: Mandate children's dental exams
Introduced April 20, 2023
Official text and analysis
Health: screening; dental oral assessment program for certain children; require department of health and human services to establish.
Tags: Regulations, Special Interest Deal, Health, Children   
Sponsor: Philip Skaggs
Cosponsors: Veronica Paiz, Erin Byrnes, Carol Glanville, Jim Haadsma, Jenn Hill, Nancy DeBoer, Noah Arbit, Kara Hope, Jimmie Wilson, Lori Stone, William Snyder, Jennifer Conlin, Denise Mentzer, John Fitzgerald, Jasper Martus, Brenda Carter, Betsy Coffia, Felicia Brabec, Jason Hoskins, Stephanie Young, Carrie Rheingans, Jaime Churches, Christine Morse, Regina Weiss, Tullio Liberati, Matt Koleszar, Mike McFall, Julie Brixie, Donavan McKinney, Alabas Farhat, Jason Morgan, Kevin Coleman, Nate Shannon, Joey Andrews, Sharon MacDonell, Samantha Steckloff, Laurie Pohutsky, Regina Miller, Dylan Wegela, Kelly Breen, Penelope Tsernoglou, Natalie Price, Kristian Grant, Ranjeev Puri, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Health Policy Committee

HB 4454: Revise details of "business improvement zone" welfare districts
Introduced April 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: other; principal shopping district and business improvement zones; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Taxes   
Sponsor: Tyrone Carter
Cosponsors: Helena Scott, Jason Morgan, Jason Hoskins, Jimmie Wilson, Kristian Grant, Emily Dievendorf, Stephanie Young, Alabas Farhat, Kimberly Edwards, Philip Skaggs
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

Votes on this bill

06/22/23  House roll call vote #215 On passage: Passed 77 – 32 (See how they voted)
06/27/23  Senate roll call vote #399 On passage: Passed 22 – 15 (See how they voted)
07/11/23: Signed into law, PA 80 of 2023

HB 4456: Require all gun transfer include locks and a pamphlet about gun safety
Introduced April 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Weapons: other; gun locks and a pamphlet on gun safety; require to be included with every point of sale for gun purchases.
Tags: Guns, Leftism, Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Lori Stone
Cosponsors: Erin Byrnes, Felicia Brabec, Brenda Carter, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Rogers, Penelope Tsernoglou, Natalie Price, Jimmie Wilson, Noah Arbit, Sharon MacDonell, Jason Hoskins, Jason Morgan
Referred to House Judiciary Committee

HB 4472: Expand scope of practice for advance practice nurses
Introduced April 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Health occupations: health professionals; practice agreements for physician’s assistants; modify to include physician- or podiatrist-led patient care teams under certain circumstances and expand to include advanced practice registered nurses.
Tags: Occupational Licensing, Special Interest Deal, Health   
Sponsor: Alabas Farhat
Cosponsors: Mike Mueller
Referred to House Health Policy Committee

HB 4526: Expand regulations on mining and establish penalties
Introduced May 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for violation of intentional false statement in a mining permit application or report; provide for.
Tags: Environment, Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Pat Outman
Cosponsors: Graham Filler, Brenda Carter, William Snyder, Angela Witwer, Tyrone Carter, Amos O'Neal, Andrew Beeler, Cynthia Neeley, Bryan Posthumus, Helena Scott, Tom Kunse, Bill Schuette, Luke Meerman, Tullio Liberati, Curtis VanderWall
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

HB 4527: Expand regulations on mining and establish penalties
Introduced May 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Land use: zoning and growth management; mining; modify conditions under which zoning ordinance may prohibit.
Tags: Environment, Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Tyrone Carter
Cosponsors: Graham Filler, Brenda Carter, William Snyder, Angela Witwer, Amos O'Neal, Pat Outman, Andrew Beeler, Cynthia Neeley, Bryan Posthumus, Helena Scott, Tom Kunse, Bill Schuette, Luke Meerman, Tullio Liberati, Curtis VanderWall
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

HB 4528: Expand regulations on mining and establish penalties
Introduced May 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: mining; regulations for mining of sand and gravel operations; modify.
Tags: Environment, Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Angela Witwer
Cosponsors: Graham Filler, Brenda Carter, William Snyder, Tyrone Carter, Pat Outman, Amos O'Neal, Andrew Beeler, Cynthia Neeley, Bryan Posthumus, Helena Scott, Tom Kunse, Bill Schuette, Luke Meerman, Tullio Liberati, Curtis VanderWall
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

HB 4530: Create a tax credit for donations to food charities
Introduced May 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: credit; credit for donations to certain charitable organizations that provide accommodation, food, or meals to indigents; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Jasper Martus
Cosponsors: William Snyder, Emily Dievendorf, Carol Glanville, Alabas Farhat, Julie Rogers, Mike McFall, Amos O'Neal, Cynthia Neeley, Philip Skaggs, Brenda Carter, Jason Hoskins
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

HB 4531: Create a tax credit for donations to food charities
Introduced May 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: credit; credit for donations to endowment fund of community foundations; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: William Snyder
Cosponsors: Philip Skaggs, Julie Rogers, Jasper Martus, Cynthia Neeley, Amos O'Neal, Brenda Carter, Jason Hoskins, Carol Glanville
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

HB 4538: Expand monopoly bargaining on government employees
Introduced May 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Labor: collective bargaining; exclusive bargaining representative of public employees; allow the commission to certify labor organization as based on petition and hearing.
Tags: Big Labor, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Joey Andrews
Cosponsors: Kevin Coleman, Dylan Wegela, Jimmie Wilson, Emily Dievendorf, Rachel Hood, Sharon MacDonell, Carrie Rheingans, Julie Rogers, Helena Scott, Penelope Tsernoglou, Erin Byrnes, Denise Mentzer, Noah Arbit, Natalie Price
Referred to House Labor Committee

HB 4561: Allow liquor companies issue coupons that require purchase of non-alcoholic product
Introduced May 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Liquor: other; electronic rebate coupons provided directly to a retail customer; clarify conditions.
Tags: Big Liquor, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Tullio Liberati
Cosponsors: William Snyder, Nate Shannon, Samantha Steckloff, Jimmie Wilson, Jim Haadsma, Kelly Breen, Mike McFall, Jason Morgan, Cynthia Neeley, Amos O'Neal, Bill Schuette, Jasper Martus, John Fitzgerald, Kevin Coleman, Erin Byrnes, Tyrone Carter, Pat Outman, Timothy Beson, Graham Filler, John Roth, Veronica Paiz, Nancy DeBoer
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

Votes on this bill

06/22/23  House roll call vote #222 On passage: Passed 100 – 9 (See how they voted)
10/19/23  Senate roll call vote #555 On passage: Passed 36 – 2 (See how they voted)
11/07/23: Signed into law, PA 183 of 2023

HB 4562: Impose various mandates on digital electronic equipment manufacturers
Introduced May 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Trade: consumer goods and services; digital electronic equipment repair act; create.
Tags: Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Kevin Coleman
Cosponsors: Erin Byrnes, Regina Miller, Rachel Hood, Carol Glanville, Brian BeGole
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

HB 4571: Spend $10 million for Selfridge Air National Guard base
Introduced May 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Appropriations: supplemental; general; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Alicia St. Germaine
Cosponsors: Jaime Greene, Timothy Beson, John Roth, Kathy Schmaltz, Joseph Aragona, Jay DeBoyer, Luke Meerman, Douglas Wozniak, Robert Bezotte, Thomas Kuhn, Mark Tisdel, Angela Rigas
Referred to House Appropriations Committee

HB 4573: Extend sunset on special interest subsidy for jobs training program
Introduced May 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Higher education: community colleges; new jobs training program; extend sunset.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Carol Glanville
Cosponsors: Philip Skaggs, Julie Brixie, Samantha Steckloff, Sharon MacDonell, Carrie Rheingans, Felicia Brabec, Kelly Breen, Matt Koleszar, Rachel Hood, Natalie Price, Tyrone Carter, Veronica Paiz, Noah Arbit, Lori Stone, Jimmie Wilson, Julie Rogers, John Fitzgerald, Regina Miller, Jenn Hill, Helena Scott, Gregory Markkanen
Referred to House Higher Education Committee

Votes on this bill

06/28/23  House roll call vote #261 On passage: Passed 85 – 23 (See how they voted)
10/18/23  Senate roll call vote #543 On passage: Passed 32 – 6 (See how they voted)
10/24/23  House roll call vote #392 Concur with Senate: Passed 80 – 29 (See how they voted)
11/07/23: Signed into law, PA 186 of 2023

HB 4576: Require department of human services include "specialty integrated plan" in behavioral health services
Introduced May 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Human services: medical services; specialty integrated plan; provide for in behavioral health services.
Tags: Nanny State, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Curtis VanderWall
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Health Policy Committee

HB 4577: Require department of human services include "specialty integrated plan" in behavioral health services
Introduced May 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Mental health: code; updates regarding the transition from specialty prepaid inpatient health plans to specialty integration plans; provide for.
Tags: Nanny State, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Curtis VanderWall
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Health Policy Committee

HB 4579: Require insurance remibursements for telehealth be the same as for office visits
Introduced May 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Insurance: health insurers; reimbursement rate for telehealth visits; require to be the same as reimbursements for office visits.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Health, Insurance   
Sponsor: Natalie Price
Cosponsors: Felicia Brabec, Regina Miller, Emily Dievendorf, Regina Weiss, Dylan Wegela, Penelope Tsernoglou, Samantha Steckloff, Carrie Rheingans, Kimberly Edwards, Rachel Hood, Jennifer Conlin, Carol Glanville, Veronica Paiz, Jimmie Wilson, Kara Hope, Julie Brixie, Christine Morse, Jason Hoskins, Sharon MacDonell, Jasper Martus, Noah Arbit, Ranjeev Puri, Erin Byrnes, Jason Morgan, Jenn Hill, Stephanie Young, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Health Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

11/09/23  House roll call vote #559 On passage: Passed 57 – 50 (See how they voted)


HB 4580: Require insurance remibursements for telehealth be the same as for office visits
Introduced May 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Human services: medical services; reimbursement rate for telehealth visits; require to be the same as reimbursements for office visits.
Tags: Regulations, Special Interest Deal, Insurance   
Sponsor: Felicia Brabec
Cosponsors: Natalie Price, Emily Dievendorf, Regina Weiss, Dylan Wegela, Penelope Tsernoglou, Samantha Steckloff, Carrie Rheingans, Kimberly Edwards, Rachel Hood, Jennifer Conlin, Carol Glanville, Veronica Paiz, Jimmie Wilson, Kara Hope, Julie Brixie, Regina Miller, Christine Morse, Jason Hoskins, Sharon MacDonell, Jasper Martus, Noah Arbit, Ranjeev Puri, Erin Byrnes, Jenn Hill, Jason Morgan, Stephanie Young, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Health Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

11/09/23  House roll call vote #560 On passage: Passed 58 – 49 (See how they voted)


HB 4600: Prohibit denying marijuana licenses just because spouse works for the government
Introduced May 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Marihuana: administration; spouses of applicants for licensure who hold certain positions in certain governmental bodies; prohibit the cannabis regulatory agency from denying an application based on.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Drugs   
Sponsor: Mike McFall
Cosponsors: Tyrone Carter, Tullio Liberati, Rachel Hood, Penelope Tsernoglou, Julie Brixie, Emily Dievendorf, Jason Morgan, Nate Shannon, Pat Outman, Graham Filler
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

HB 4679: Allow a public improvement provides free services to a land bank fast track authority
Introduced May 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
State finance: bonds; revenue bond act definitions; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Kristian Grant
Cosponsors: Kelly Breen
Referred to House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee

HB 4691: Create a tax credit for investing in Michigan businesses
Introduced May 30, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: credit; credit for certain investments in Michigan businesses; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Abraham Aiyash
Cosponsors: Donavan McKinney, Kimberly Edwards
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

HB 4707: Mandate insurers cover mental health/substance abuse disorder as diseases
Introduced June 7, 2023
Official text and analysis
Insurance: health insurers; coverage for intermediate and outpatient care for substance use disorder; modify.
Tags: Leftism, Special Interest Deal, Insurance, Drugs   
Sponsor: Felicia Brabec
Cosponsors: Noah Arbit, Cynthia Neeley, Regina Miller, Kelly Breen, Penelope Tsernoglou, Kara Hope, Rachel Hood, Erin Byrnes, Jim Haadsma, Betsy Coffia, Laurie Pohutsky, Dylan Wegela, Mike McFall, Kristian Grant, Jennifer Conlin, Jenn Hill, Veronica Paiz, Carrie Rheingans, Natalie Price, Samantha Steckloff, Tyrone Carter, Philip Skaggs, Tullio Liberati, Christine Morse, Kimberly Edwards, Matt Koleszar, Emily Dievendorf, Donavan McKinney, Jason Morgan, Amos O'Neal, Helena Scott, Jaime Churches, Jimmie Wilson, Jason Hoskins, Sharon MacDonell, Lori Stone, Stephanie Young, Alabas Farhat
Referred to House Insurance and Financial Services Committee

HB 4717: Increase continuing education requirements on real estate brokers
Introduced June 8, 2023
Official text and analysis
Occupations: real estate; continuing education hours for real estate brokers and salespersons; revise requirements.
Tags: Occupational Licensing, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Kristian Grant
Cosponsors: Jimmie Wilson, Cynthia Neeley, Brenda Carter, Sharon MacDonell, Carrie Rheingans, Carol Glanville, Tyrone Carter, Donavan McKinney, Amos O'Neal, Stephanie Young, Jenn Hill, Mike McFall, Noah Arbit, Jason Morgan, Dylan Wegela, John Fitzgerald, Philip Skaggs, Lori Stone, Jennifer Conlin, Kara Hope, Kelly Breen, Julie Rogers
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

Votes on this bill

09/27/23  House roll call vote #319 On passage: Passed 93 – 17 (See how they voted)
11/07/23  Senate roll call vote #660 On passage: Passed 36 – 1 (See how they voted)


HB 4734: Mandate school districts offer naloxone (opioid agonists)
Introduced June 13, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: school districts; opioid antagonists; require school districts to obtain and distribute to certain employees and agents.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Drugs   
Sponsor: David Prestin
Cosponsors: Brian BeGole, Angela Rigas, Pat Outman, Mike Hoadley, Gregory Markkanen, Cameron Cavitt, Jay DeBoyer, Joseph Aragona, Gregory Alexander, Gina Johnsen, Tom Kunse, John Fitzgerald, Mike Mueller, John Roth, Jerry Neyer, Kathy Schmaltz, Matt Bierlein, Matt Koleszar, Julie Rogers, Rachel Hood, Carrie Rheingans, Jimmie Wilson, Nate Shannon, Lori Stone, Stephanie Young, Jaime Greene, Julie Brixie, Jennifer Conlin, Sharon MacDonell, Carol Glanville, Natalie Price, Jaime Churches, Felicia Brabec, Nancy DeBoer, Curtis VanderWall, Noah Arbit, Dylan Wegela, Ranjeev Puri, Angela Witwer, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 4735: Mandate school districts offer naloxone (opioid agonists)
Introduced June 13, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: school districts; opioid antagonists; require school districts to obtain and distribute to certain employees and agents.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Drugs   
Sponsor: John Fitzgerald
Cosponsors: Matt Koleszar, David Prestin, Joseph Aragona, Robert Bezotte, Mike Mueller, John Roth, Tyrone Carter, Carol Glanville, Jasper Martus, Philip Skaggs, Jason Hoskins, Regina Weiss, Carrie Rheingans, Christine Morse, Matt Bierlein, Joey Andrews, Jim Haadsma, Nancy DeBoer, Angela Rigas, Jimmie Wilson, Kristian Grant, Julie Rogers, Rachel Hood, Julie Brixie, Jennifer Conlin, Nate Shannon, Lori Stone, Sharon MacDonell, Natalie Price, Jaime Churches, Felicia Brabec, Stephanie Young, Noah Arbit, Curtis VanderWall, Dylan Wegela, Ranjeev Puri, Angela Witwer, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 4736: Mandate school districts offer naloxone (opioid agonists)
Introduced June 13, 2023
Official text and analysis
Health: local health departments; opioid antagonist training; require local health departments to provide to schools.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Drugs   
Sponsor: Matt Koleszar
Cosponsors: John Fitzgerald, Joseph Aragona, Robert Bezotte, Mike Mueller, John Roth, Tyrone Carter, Carol Glanville, Philip Skaggs, Jason Hoskins, Regina Weiss, Carrie Rheingans, Christine Morse, Matt Bierlein, Joey Andrews, Jim Haadsma, Jimmie Wilson, Kristian Grant, Rachel Hood, Julie Brixie, Lori Stone, Stephanie Young, David Prestin, Jasper Martus, Nancy DeBoer, Angela Rigas, Julie Rogers, Jennifer Conlin, Nate Shannon, Sharon MacDonell, Natalie Price, Jaime Churches, Felicia Brabec, Curtis VanderWall, Noah Arbit, Dylan Wegela, Ranjeev Puri, Angela Witwer, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 4737: Mandate school districts offer naloxone (opioid agonists)
Introduced June 13, 2023
Official text and analysis
Health: local health departments; opioid antagonists; require local health departments to provide to schools.
Tags: Elections, Special Interest Deal, Drugs   
Sponsor: Robert Bezotte
Cosponsors: Mike Harris, David Prestin, John Fitzgerald, Mike Mueller, John Roth, Jerry Neyer, Kathy Schmaltz, Matt Bierlein, Gregory Markkanen, Gina Johnsen, Mike Hoadley, Matt Koleszar, Julie Rogers, Rachel Hood, Carrie Rheingans, Jimmie Wilson, Nate Shannon, Lori Stone, Stephanie Young, Nancy DeBoer, Jaime Greene, Angela Rigas, Pat Outman, Julie Brixie, Jennifer Conlin, Sharon MacDonell, Carol Glanville, Natalie Price, Jaime Churches, Felicia Brabec, Curtis VanderWall, Noah Arbit, Dylan Wegela, Ranjeev Puri, Angela Witwer, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 4743: Create a "fast track" corporate welfare subsidy program
Introduced June 13, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; Michigan fast track program; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Jason Hoskins
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 4752: Expanding "retired" school employees earning a wage and also a pension
Introduced June 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Retirement: public school employees; employment of retirant without forfeiting the retirant's retirement allowance for retirant earning less than a certain dollar amount; allow.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Matt Koleszar
Cosponsors: Jim Haadsma, Regina Miller, Carrie Rheingans, Jennifer Conlin, Carol Glanville, Stephanie Young, Julie Rogers, Angela Witwer, Betsy Coffia, Phil Green, Tom Kunse, Brenda Carter
Referred to House Education Committee

Votes on this bill

06/28/23  House roll call vote #262 On passage: Passed 100 – 8 (See how they voted)
09/27/23  Senate roll call vote #479 On passage: Passed 37 – 1 (See how they voted)
09/28/23  House roll call vote #329 Concur with Senate: Passed 102 – 6 (See how they voted)
10/10/23: Signed into law, PA 147 of 2023

HB 4753: Create a tax credit for a special interest (small modular reactors research companies)
Introduced June 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Corporate income tax: credits; credit for advanced small modular reactors research and development expenses; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Pauline Wendzel
Cosponsors: Joseph Aragona
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

HB 4815: Allow state employees to work without forfeiting retirement pay
Introduced June 15, 2023
Official text and analysis
Retirement: state employees; employment of retired state employees; allow without forfeiting retirement benefits.
Tags: Big Labor, Education, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Tom Kunse
Cosponsors: Jerry Neyer, Brian BeGole, Timothy Beson, Angela Rigas, Mike Mueller
Referred to House Government Operations Committee

HB 4820: Allow school districts put seniority over effectiveness in hiring and firing
Introduced June 15, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: teachers and administrators; factors for personnel decisions; modify.
Tags: Big Labor, Education, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Philip Skaggs
Cosponsors: Amos O'Neal, Nate Shannon
Referred to House Education Committee

Votes on this bill

06/20/23  House roll call vote #169 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
06/28/23  House roll call vote #267 Concur with Senate: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
06/28/23  Senate roll call vote #442 On passage: Passed 20 – 17 (See how they voted)
07/26/23: Signed into law, PA 116 of 2023

HB 4821: Allow school districts put seniority over effectiveness in hiring and firing
Introduced June 15, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: teachers and administrators; references to section 1250 of the revised school code; remove.
Tags: Big Labor, Education, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Amos O'Neal
Cosponsors: Philip Skaggs, Nate Shannon
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 4822: Allow school districts put seniority over effectiveness in hiring and firing
Introduced June 15, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: teachers and administrators; references to section 1250 of the revised school code; remove.
Tags: Big Labor, Education, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Nate Shannon
Cosponsors: Philip Skaggs, Amos O'Neal
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 4829: Extend a corporate welfare subsidy timeline by three more years
Introduced June 15, 2023
Official text and analysis
Michigan business tax: credits; time frame for completion of certain multiphase projects; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Taxes   
Sponsor: Abraham Aiyash
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

09/06/23  House roll call vote #275 On passage: Passed 74 – 33 (See how they voted)
09/12/23  Senate roll call vote #450 On passage: Passed 29 – 9 (See how they voted)
09/12/23: Signed into law, PA 120 of 2023

HB 4865: Allow smaller gas stations to sell alcohol
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Liquor: retail sales; restrictions on licensees owning and operating a motor fuel pump; modify.
Tags: Big Liquor, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: William Snyder
Cosponsors: Julie Rogers, Joey Andrews, Carrie Rheingans, Luke Meerman, Tullio Liberati, John Fitzgerald, Jaime Greene, Carol Glanville, Penelope Tsernoglou, Mike McFall
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

Votes on this bill

10/25/23  House roll call vote #409 On passage: Passed 107 – 2 (See how they voted)


HB 4885: Create a "medication aide training and permit program"
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Health facilities: other; medication aide training and permit program; provide for.
Tags: Occupational Licensing, Special Interest Deal, Health   
Sponsor: Donavan McKinney
Cosponsors: Jimmie Wilson, Kimberly Edwards, Erin Byrnes, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

Votes on this bill

11/01/23  House roll call vote #449 On passage: Passed 83 – 27 (See how they voted)
11/08/23  House roll call vote #506 Concur with Senate: Passed 84 – 25 (See how they voted)
11/08/23  Senate roll call vote #700 On passage: Passed 32 – 3 (See how they voted)


HB 4893: Create WhitmerCare Law
Introduced July 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Human services: medical services; MIcare act; create.
Tags: Leftism, Special Interest Deal, Spending, Health   
Sponsor: Carrie Rheingans
Cosponsors: Dylan Wegela, Penelope Tsernoglou, Felicia Brabec, Cynthia Neeley, Kimberly Edwards, Emily Dievendorf, Natalie Price, Jason Morgan, Stephanie Young, Amos O'Neal, Donavan McKinney, Laurie Pohutsky, Regina Weiss, Kara Hope, Lori Stone, Erin Byrnes, Jason Hoskins, Jimmie Wilson, Mike McFall, Sharon MacDonell, Veronica Paiz, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Insurance and Financial Services Committee

HB 4898: Exempt aircraft equipment from sales and use tax
Introduced July 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Use tax: exemptions; purchase of certain aircraft and aviation equipment; exempt.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Jim Haadsma
Cosponsors: Kevin Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Alabas Farhat, Brenda Carter, Joey Andrews, Kelly Breen, Jennifer Conlin, Tullio Liberati
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

HB 4899: Exempt aircraft equipment from sales and use tax
Introduced July 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Sales tax: exemptions; purchase of certain aircraft and aviation equipment; exempt.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Jim Haadsma
Cosponsors: Kevin Coleman, Tyrone Carter, Alabas Farhat, Brenda Carter, Joey Andrews, Kelly Breen, Jennifer Conlin, Tullio Liberati
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

HB 4904: Expand bottle deposit law to include water, juice, wine, and liquor bottles
Introduced July 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Trade: containers; beverages and beverage containers subject to bottle deposit and distribution of revenue; expand and revise.
Tags: Environment, Leftism, Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Christine Morse
Cosponsors: Jaime Churches, Matt Koleszar, Julie Brixie, Felicia Brabec, Penelope Tsernoglou, Erin Byrnes, Betsy Coffia, Kara Hope, Veronica Paiz, Regina Weiss
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

HB 4905: Huge special interest deal for data center
Introduced July 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Use tax: definitions; data center equipment used by an enterprise data center; exempt.
Tags: Leftism, Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Alabas Farhat
Cosponsors: Joey Andrews, Penelope Tsernoglou, Jasper Martus, Mike McFall, William Snyder, Carrie Rheingans, Jason Hoskins, Emily Dievendorf, Jim Haadsma
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

11/08/23  House roll call vote #500 On passage: Passed 80 – 29 (See how they voted)


HB 4906: Huge special interest deal for data center
Introduced July 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Sales tax: definitions; definition of enterprise data center; include as qualified data center.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Joey Andrews
Cosponsors: Alabas Farhat, Penelope Tsernoglou, Jasper Martus, Mike McFall, William Snyder, Carrie Rheingans, Jason Hoskins, Emily Dievendorf, Jim Haadsma
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

11/08/23  House roll call vote #501 On passage: Passed 79 – 30 (See how they voted)


HB 4907: Reinstate failed taxpayer subsidy for film industry
Introduced July 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Taxation: administration; film credits; restore.
Tags: Leftism, Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Jason Hoskins
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Jennifer Conlin, Bill Schuette, Tyrone Carter, John Roth, Jasper Martus, Mike McFall, Carol Glanville, Kathy Schmaltz, Jason Morgan, Matt Bierlein, Lori Stone, Noah Arbit, Jaime Churches, Rachel Hood, Julie Rogers, Jimmie Wilson, Kevin Coleman, Stephanie Young, Kristian Grant, Donavan McKinney, Denise Mentzer, Ranjeev Puri, Douglas Wozniak, Penelope Tsernoglou
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 4908: Reinstate failed taxpayer subsidy for film industry
Introduced July 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Corporate income tax: credits; film incentive credit; restore.
Tags: Leftism, Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: John Roth
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Jennifer Conlin, Bill Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Jason Hoskins, Mike McFall, Jasper Martus, Carol Glanville, Kathy Schmaltz, Jason Morgan, Matt Bierlein, Lori Stone, Noah Arbit, Jaime Churches, Rachel Hood, Julie Rogers, Jimmie Wilson, Kevin Coleman, Stephanie Young, Kristian Grant, Donavan McKinney, Denise Mentzer, Ranjeev Puri, Douglas Wozniak, Penelope Tsernoglou
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 4914: Mandate auto insurance unlimited-level benefit reimbursement for bicyclists
Introduced July 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Insurance: no-fault; assigned claims plan; require unlimited-level benefit reimbursement for bicyclists.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Insurance   
Sponsor: Rachel Hood
Cosponsors: Julie Rogers, Natalie Price, Emily Dievendorf, Veronica Paiz, Jenn Hill, Douglas Wozniak, Kimberly Edwards, Jimmie Wilson, Jaime Churches, Christine Morse, Felicia Brabec, Phil Green, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Insurance and Financial Services Committee

HB 4915: Allow union bosses be present in railroad safety inspections
Introduced July 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Transportation: railroads; safety inspections; allow union representatives to be present.
Tags: Big Labor, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Jasper Martus
Cosponsors: John Fitzgerald, Regina Weiss, Carol Glanville, Rachel Hood, Alabas Farhat, Jason Hoskins, Jason Morgan, Samantha Steckloff, William Snyder
Referred to House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee

HB 4916: Mandate minimum freight train operating crew size
Introduced July 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Transportation: railroads; minimum freight train operating crew size; require.
Tags: Big Labor, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Jasper Martus
Cosponsors: John Fitzgerald, Regina Weiss, Carol Glanville, Rachel Hood, Alabas Farhat, Jason Hoskins, Jason Morgan, Samantha Steckloff, William Snyder
Referred to House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee

HB 4921: Authorize automatic traffic "robo cops" in school zones
Introduced July 18, 2023
Official text and analysis
Traffic control: speed restrictions; speed limit enforcement mechanisms in school zones: provide for.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Special Interest Deal, Transportation   
Sponsor: John Fitzgerald
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee

HB 4929: Authorize money collected from camera-based tickets be given to schools
Introduced August 23, 2023
Official text and analysis
Traffic control: civil infraction procedures; revised judicature act; revise to reflect distribution of certain fines to school districts.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Education, Special Interest Deal, Spending, Taxes, Civil Law   
Sponsor: Tyrone Carter
Cosponsors: Graham Filler
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

Votes on this bill

11/09/23  House roll call vote #574 On passage: Passed 79 – 28 (See how they voted)


HB 4930: Allow traffic ticket cameras on school buses
Introduced August 23, 2023
Official text and analysis
Transportation: school vehicles; school bus stop-arm cameras; allow.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Police, Special Interest Deal, Transportation   
Sponsor: Tyrone Carter
Cosponsors: Graham Filler
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

Votes on this bill

11/09/23  House roll call vote #575 On passage: Passed 80 – 27 (See how they voted)


HB 4939: Authorize re-writing of all environmental regulations in Michigan to suit the state government
Introduced September 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: other; public trust resources; protect.
Tags: Environment, Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Jason Morgan
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee

HB 5008: Require federal outsourcing tax deductions be paid to Michigan
Introduced September 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: deductions; federal deduction for certain outsourcing expenses; add back.
Tags: Big Labor, Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Nate Shannon
Cosponsors: Joey Andrews
Referred to House Appropriations Committee

HB 5013: Mandate health insurers cover birth control pills
Introduced September 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Insurance: health insurers; coverage for the dispensing of a 12-month supply of birth control; require.
Tags: Abortion, Leftism, Regulations, Special Interest Deal, Insurance   
Sponsor: Julie Rogers
Cosponsors: Laurie Pohutsky, Jimmie Wilson, Jennifer Conlin, Carol Glanville, Noah Arbit, Jason Morgan, Penelope Tsernoglou, Christine Morse, Felicia Brabec, Mike McFall, Veronica Paiz, Abraham Aiyash, Ranjeev Puri, Kara Hope, Betsy Coffia, Helena Scott, Regina Weiss, Carrie Rheingans, Samantha Steckloff, Natalie Price, Rachel Hood, Julie Brixie, Regina Miller
Referred to House Health Policy Committee

HB 5014: Mandate law enforcement officers be trained in judo or jiujitsu
Introduced September 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Law enforcement: training; Michigan commission on law enforcement standards (MCOLES); modify to include grappling training.
Tags: Occupational Licensing, Police, Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Jamie Thompson
Cosponsors: Gina Johnsen, Robert Bezotte, Douglas Wozniak, Alicia St. Germaine, Timothy Beson
Referred to House Criminal Justice Committee

HB 5017: Mandate re-entry and support services for certain prisoners being released
Introduced September 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Corrections: other; reentry services and support for certain individuals after resentencing; require.
Tags: Criminal Justice, Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Amos O'Neal
Cosponsors: Veronica Paiz, Stephanie Young, Jimmie Wilson, Kara Hope, Brenda Carter, Felicia Brabec, Jason Morgan, Cynthia Neeley, Rachel Hood, Emily Dievendorf, Helena Scott, Donavan McKinney, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Criminal Justice Committee

HB 5018: Spend $15 million to implement "career development" programs in intermediate school districts
Introduced September 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Appropriations: school aid; funding to implement a career development model; provide for.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Amos O'Neal
Cosponsors: Stephanie Young, Jimmie Wilson, Kara Hope, Brenda Carter, Felicia Brabec, Jason Morgan, Cynthia Neeley, Rachel Hood, Emily Dievendorf, Helena Scott, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Appropriations Committee

HB 5042: Create taxpayer-paid breakfast and lunch program for all K-12 students
Introduced September 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: meals; free school lunch and breakfast program; modify.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Spending, Children   
Sponsor: Jaime Churches
Cosponsors: Regina Miller, Amos O'Neal, Brenda Carter, Cynthia Neeley, Kara Hope, Felicia Brabec, Natalie Price, Mike McFall, Penelope Tsernoglou, Carrie Rheingans, Matt Koleszar, Christine Morse, Jasper Martus, Jason Hoskins, Sharon MacDonell, Jennifer Conlin, Ranjeev Puri, Noah Arbit, Regina Weiss, Jason Morgan, Joey Andrews, Betsy Coffia, Denise Mentzer, Donavan McKinney, Veronica Paiz, Jenn Hill, Karen Whitsett, Samantha Steckloff, Erin Byrnes, Rachel Hood, Jim Haadsma, Angela Witwer, Jimmie Wilson, Tullio Liberati, Julie Rogers, Dylan Wegela, Kevin Coleman, John Fitzgerald, Tyrone Carter, Kimberly Edwards, Helena Scott, Lori Stone, Kristian Grant, Emily Dievendorf, Alabas Farhat, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 5045: Create a taxpayer subsidy for college graduates employed in Michigan
Introduced September 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: credit; student loan credit for certain graduates of this state; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Bill Schuette
Cosponsors: Andrew Beeler, Matt Bierlein, Tom Kunse, Mark Tisdel, Luke Meerman, Dale Zorn, Kathy Schmaltz, Timothy Beson, Bryan Posthumus
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

HB 5048: Allow local governments to levy taxes on hotels
Introduced September 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Taxation: hotel-motel; local units to levy a hotel tax; allow.
Tags: Local Government, Special Interest Deal, Taxes, Tourism/recreation   
Sponsor: John Fitzgerald
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Tax Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

10/31/23  House roll call vote #426 On passage: Passed 66 – 44 (See how they voted)
11/08/23  Senate roll call vote #696 On passage: Passed 25 – 10 (See how they voted)
11/09/23  House roll call vote #557 Concur with Senate: Passed 68 – 38 (See how they voted)


HB 5054: Extend a corporate welfare subsidy
Introduced September 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: renaissance zones; certain property located in a renaissance zone; extend sunset.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Carol Glanville
Cosponsors: Sharon MacDonell, Jennifer Conlin, Matt Koleszar, Donavan McKinney, Christine Morse, Jasper Martus, Amos O'Neal, Veronica Paiz, Jimmie Wilson, Noah Arbit, Helena Scott, John Fitzgerald, Carrie Rheingans, Tyrone Carter, Ranjeev Puri
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 5056: Create a 4-H Foundation fundraising license plate
Introduced September 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Vehicles: fund-raising registration plates; 4-H Foundation fund; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Regina Miller
Cosponsors: Matt Bierlein, Felicia Brabec, Denise Mentzer, Kimberly Edwards, Erin Byrnes, Amos O'Neal, Julie Brixie, Penelope Tsernoglou, Veronica Paiz, Noah Arbit, Mike McFall, John Fitzgerald, Brian BeGole
Referred to House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee

Votes on this bill

11/08/23  House roll call vote #507 On passage: Passed 105 – 4 (See how they voted)


HB 5058: Create a 4-H Foundation fundraising license plate
Introduced September 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Vehicles: fund-raising registration plates; fund-raising registration plate for the Michigan 4-H; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Matt Bierlein
Cosponsors: Tom Kunse, Mike Hoadley, Gregory Alexander, John Fitzgerald, Alicia St. Germaine, Jerry Neyer, Joseph Aragona, Ken Borton, William Bruck, John Roth, Pat Outman, Regina Miller, Kevin Coleman, Alabas Farhat, Bryan Posthumus, Luke Meerman, Rachelle Smit, Brian BeGole
Referred to House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee

Votes on this bill

11/08/23  House roll call vote #508 On passage: Passed 105 – 4 (See how they voted)


HB 5060: Repeal the Michigan Economic and Social Opportunity Act - to be replaced by HB 5061
Introduced September 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Labor: job development; Michigan economic and social opportunity act of 1981; repeal.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Amos O'Neal
Cosponsors: Carol Glanville, Emily Dievendorf, Cynthia Neeley, Carrie Rheingans, Rachel Hood, Brenda Carter, Alabas Farhat
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 5061: New law to create "Bureau of Community Services" and "Commission on Economic and Social Opportunity"
Introduced September 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Human services: other; bureau of community services and a commission on economic and social opportunity; create.
Tags: Leftism, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Carol Glanville
Cosponsors: Jennifer Conlin, Sharon MacDonell, Matt Koleszar, Christine Morse, Jasper Martus, Donavan McKinney, Amos O'Neal, Veronica Paiz, Noah Arbit, Helena Scott, Carrie Rheingans, Tyrone Carter, Ranjeev Puri, Jenn Hill
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 5062: Create "pediatric cancer fund"
Introduced September 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Health: children; pediatric cancer fund act; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Health, Children   
Sponsor: Amos O'Neal
Cosponsors: Sharon MacDonell, Emily Dievendorf, Cynthia Neeley, Carrie Rheingans, Rachel Hood, Brenda Carter, Carol Glanville, Alabas Farhat
Referred to House Insurance and Financial Services Committee

HB 5074: Allow municipalities get "retroactive" approval of tax-incremenet financing projects going back 5 years
Introduced October 3, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: tax increment financing; retroactive application; allow.
Tags: Local Government, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: William Snyder
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee

Votes on this bill

10/19/23  House roll call vote #383 On passage: Passed 63 – 46 (See how they voted)
11/08/23  Senate roll call vote #697 On passage: Passed 24 – 11 (See how they voted)


HB 5081: Count recess as pupil instruction time
Introduced October 3, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: attendance; time pupils spend at recess; allow to be counted as pupil instruction time.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Graham Filler
Cosponsors: Kelly Breen, Kara Hope, Robert Bezotte, Samantha Steckloff, Natalie Price, Felicia Brabec, Nate Shannon, Penelope Tsernoglou, Erin Byrnes, Noah Arbit, Christine Morse, Jimmie Wilson, Carrie Rheingans, Regina Weiss, Mike McFall
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 5082: Count recess as pupil instruction time
Introduced October 3, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: attendance; time pupils spend at recess; allow to be counted as pupil instruction time.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Kelly Breen
Cosponsors: Graham Filler, Kara Hope, Robert Bezotte, Samantha Steckloff, Natalie Price, Felicia Brabec, Nate Shannon, Penelope Tsernoglou, Erin Byrnes, Noah Arbit, Christine Morse, Jimmie Wilson, Carrie Rheingans, Regina Weiss, Mike McFall
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 5083: Create carbon tax and credit scheme
Introduced October 3, 2023
Official text and analysis
Environmental protection: air pollution; low-carbon fuel standard; provide for.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Leftism, Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Joey Andrews
Cosponsors: Jennifer Conlin, Julie Brixie, Jason Hoskins, Erin Byrnes, Carrie Rheingans, Emily Dievendorf, Noah Arbit, Natalie Price, Jenn Hill, Jaime Churches, Ranjeev Puri, Laurie Pohutsky
Referred to House Government Operations Committee

HB 5085: Allow veterans organizations conduct charity games using a "video charity game dispenser"
Introduced October 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Gaming: bingo and charitable gaming; veteran's organization conducting a charity game using a video charity game dispenser; allow, and allocate proceeds.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Veterans / Military, Gambling/casinos   
Sponsor: Gregory Markkanen
Cosponsors: Jaime Greene, Cameron Cavitt, Angela Rigas, David Prestin, Mike Hoadley, David Martin
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

HB 5086: Allow veterans obtain hunting and fishing licenses for free
Introduced October 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: hunting; hunting and fishing fees for veterans; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Veterans / Military   
Sponsor: Gregory Markkanen
Cosponsors: Angela Rigas, David Prestin, Mike Hoadley, David Martin
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee

HB 5087: Allow veterans organizations obtain liquor licenses without local population restrictions
Introduced October 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Liquor: licenses; certain veteran-based community organizations; provide for on-premises liquor license and eliminate local population restrictions.
Tags: Big Liquor, Special Interest Deal, Veterans / Military   
Sponsor: Gregory Markkanen
Cosponsors: David Prestin, Angela Rigas, Mike Hoadley, David Martin
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

HB 5088: Create a "water rate affordability program"
Introduced October 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Human services: services or financial assistance; water rate affordability program; create.
Tags: Nanny State, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Abraham Aiyash
Cosponsors: Donavan McKinney, Jimmie Wilson, Kimberly Edwards, Kara Hope, Rachel Hood, Dylan Wegela, Emily Dievendorf, Carrie Rheingans, Veronica Paiz, Mike McFall, Stephanie Young
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee

HB 5089: Create a "water rate affordability fund" to be paid for by taxpayers
Introduced October 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Human services: services or financial assistance; water rate affordability fund; provide for.
Tags: Nanny State, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Donavan McKinney
Cosponsors: Abraham Aiyash, Jimmie Wilson, Kimberly Edwards, Kara Hope, Rachel Hood, Veronica Paiz, Dylan Wegela, Emily Dievendorf, Carrie Rheingans, Mike McFall, Stephanie Young
Referred to House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee

HB 5095: "Make it in Michigan" economic discrimination program
Introduced October 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: other; economic development incentive evaluations for make it in Michigan projects; require.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Taxes   
Sponsor: Joey Andrews
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 5096: Expand "renaissance zone" corporate welfare scheme
Introduced October 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: renaissance zones; designation of renaissance zone; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Kristian Grant
Cosponsors: Kimberly Edwards, Julie Rogers, Alabas Farhat, Jason Hoskins, Rachel Hood, Tyrone Carter, Jason Morgan
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

Votes on this bill

10/31/23  House roll call vote #427 On passage: Passed 72 – 38 (See how they voted)


HB 5097: New grant program to address "student hunger" at colleges and universities
Introduced October 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
Higher education: other; grant program for hunger-free campuses; provide for.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Jenn Hill
Cosponsors: Julie Brixie, Donavan McKinney, Julie Rogers, Jaime Churches, Jasper Martus, Jennifer Conlin, Natalie Price, Felicia Brabec, Samantha Steckloff, Veronica Paiz, Carrie Rheingans, Carol Glanville, Penelope Tsernoglou, Erin Byrnes, Betsy Coffia, Rachel Hood, Sharon MacDonell, Jason Morgan, Stephanie Young, Cynthia Neeley, Brenda Carter, Jimmie Wilson, Christine Morse, William Snyder, Amos O'Neal, Abraham Aiyash
Referred to House Higher Education Committee

HB 5098: Create "dyslexia resource guide advisory committee"
Introduced October 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: other; dyslexia resource guide advisory committee within the department of education; create.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Carol Glanville
Cosponsors: Jennifer Conlin, Jaime Churches, John Fitzgerald, Kristian Grant, Kelly Breen, Cynthia Neeley, Jimmie Wilson, Carrie Rheingans, Christine Morse, Tyrone Carter, Rachel Hood, Kimberly Edwards, Julie Rogers, Emily Dievendorf, Jenn Hill, Erin Byrnes, Felicia Brabec
Referred to House Education Committee

HB 5099: Create new "research and development" tax subsidy program
Introduced October 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; research and development tax credit program; create and administer.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Rachel Hood
Cosponsors: Jason Hoskins, Julie Rogers, Kristian Grant, Penelope Tsernoglou, Carrie Rheingans, Laurie Pohutsky, Amos O'Neal, Erin Byrnes, Joey Andrews, Jennifer Conlin, Ranjeev Puri, Jasper Martus
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

Votes on this bill

10/31/23  House roll call vote #433 On passage: Passed 77 – 33 (See how they voted)


HB 5100: Create new "research and development" tax subsidy program
Introduced October 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
Corporate income tax: credits; research and development credit for certain large employers; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Jasper Martus
Cosponsors: Jason Hoskins, Julie Rogers, Laurie Pohutsky, Amos O'Neal, Erin Byrnes, Joey Andrews, Jennifer Conlin, Ranjeev Puri, Rachel Hood
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

Votes on this bill

10/31/23  House roll call vote #428 On passage: Passed 79 – 31 (See how they voted)


HB 5101: Create new "research and development" tax subsidy program
Introduced October 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: credit; research and development credit for certain small employers; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Julie Rogers
Cosponsors: Jason Hoskins, Rachel Hood, Christine Morse, Jasper Martus, Kristian Grant, Penelope Tsernoglou, Carrie Rheingans, Laurie Pohutsky, Amos O'Neal, Joey Andrews, Erin Byrnes, Jennifer Conlin, Ranjeev Puri
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

Votes on this bill

10/31/23  House roll call vote #429 On passage: Passed 79 – 31 (See how they voted)


HB 5102: Create new "research and development" tax subsidy program
Introduced October 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: credit; additional research and development credit for collaboration with research universities; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Ranjeev Puri
Cosponsors: Jason Hoskins, Carrie Rheingans, Joey Andrews, Jasper Martus, Laurie Pohutsky, Amos O'Neal, Erin Byrnes, Jennifer Conlin, Rachel Hood
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

Votes on this bill

10/31/23  House roll call vote #430 On passage: Passed 80 – 30 (See how they voted)


HB 5104: Revise and expand a corporate welfare subsidy scheme
Introduced October 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: other; critical industry program and Michigan strategic site readiness program; revise, and create Michigan 360 program.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Jason Hoskins
Cosponsors: Tyrone Carter
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 5105: Revise and expand a corporate welfare subsidy scheme
Introduced October 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
Appropriations: grants and transfers; state administrative board limitations; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Jason Hoskins
Cosponsors: Tyrone Carter
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 5106: Revise and expand a corporate welfare subsidy scheme
Introduced October 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
State management: funds; strategic outreach and attraction reserve fund; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Jason Hoskins
Cosponsors: Tyrone Carter
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 5107: Revise and expand a corporate welfare subsidy scheme
Introduced October 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
State management: funds; reference to strategic outreach and attraction reserve fund in income tax act of 1967; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Joey Andrews
Cosponsors: Jason Hoskins, Rachel Hood, Tyrone Carter
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 5118: Extend clean energy tax credits to environmental hazard and water usage projects on residential properties
Introduced October 10, 2023
Official text and analysis
Energy: alternative sources; participation in property assessed clean energy program; extend to energy, environmental hazard, and water usage projects on residential property.
Tags: Environment, Special Interest Deal, Spending, Taxes   
Sponsor: Rachel Hood
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Jason Morgan, Erin Byrnes, Julie Brixie
Referred to House Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee

HB 5119: Grant clean energy tax credits to utilities
Introduced October 10, 2023
Official text and analysis
Energy: conservation and efficiency; credits for property assessed clean energy projects on residential property; grant to utility.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Special Interest Deal, Spending, Taxes   
Sponsor: Rachel Hood
Cosponsors: Carrie Rheingans, Jason Morgan, Erin Byrnes, Julie Brixie
Referred to House Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee

HB 5120: Allow state energy bureaucrats to override local zoning restrictions on wind and solar
Introduced October 10, 2023
Official text and analysis
Energy: alternative sources; solar, wind, and storage facilities of 100 MW or more; authorize MPSC certification for zoning exemptions.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Leftism, Local Government, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Abraham Aiyash
Cosponsors: Ranjeev Puri, Brenda Carter, Laurie Pohutsky, Carrie Rheingans, Kara Hope, Amos O'Neal, Erin Byrnes, Lori Stone, Sharon MacDonell, Penelope Tsernoglou, Christine Morse, Kelly Breen, Jasper Martus, Joey Andrews, Samantha Steckloff, Jimmie Wilson
Referred to House Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee

Votes on this bill

11/02/23  House roll call vote #483 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
11/08/23  House roll call vote #492 Concur with Senate: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
11/08/23  Senate roll call vote #669 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)


HB 5121: Allow state energy bureaucrats to override local zoning restrictions on wind and solar
Introduced October 10, 2023
Official text and analysis
Land use: zoning and growth management; certification of solar, wind, and storage facilities of 100 MW or more; make zoning enabling act subject to.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Leftism, Local Government, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Ranjeev Puri
Cosponsors: Abraham Aiyash, Brenda Carter, Kara Hope, Laurie Pohutsky, Carrie Rheingans, Amos O'Neal, Erin Byrnes, Lori Stone, Sharon MacDonell, Penelope Tsernoglou, Christine Morse, Kelly Breen, Jasper Martus, Joey Andrews, Samantha Steckloff, Jimmie Wilson
Referred to House Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee

Votes on this bill

11/02/23  House roll call vote #484 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
11/08/23  House roll call vote #493 Concur with Senate: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
11/08/23  Senate roll call vote #670 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)


HB 5122: Allow state energy bureaucrats to override local zoning restrictions on wind and solar
Introduced October 10, 2023
Official text and analysis
Land use: zoning and growth management; solar and storage facilities of 50 or more MW but less than 100 MW; authorize MPSC certification for zoning exemptions.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Leftism, Local Government, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Philip Skaggs
Cosponsors: Abraham Aiyash, Ranjeev Puri, Brenda Carter, Laurie Pohutsky, Carrie Rheingans, Kara Hope, Amos O'Neal, Erin Byrnes, Lori Stone, Sharon MacDonell, Penelope Tsernoglou, Christine Morse, Kelly Breen, Jasper Martus, Joey Andrews, Samantha Steckloff, Jimmie Wilson
Referred to House Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee

HB 5123: Allow state energy bureaucrats to override local zoning restrictions on wind and solar
Introduced October 10, 2023
Official text and analysis
Land use: zoning and growth management; certification of solar and storage facilities of 50 or more MW but less than 100 MW; make zoning enabling act subject to.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Leftism, Local Government, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Ranjeev Puri
Cosponsors: Abraham Aiyash, Brenda Carter, Kara Hope, Laurie Pohutsky, Carrie Rheingans, Amos O'Neal, Erin Byrnes, Lori Stone, Sharon MacDonell, Penelope Tsernoglou, Christine Morse, Kelly Breen, Jasper Martus, Joey Andrews, Jimmie Wilson
Referred to House Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee

HB 5146: Create a new "hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program"
Introduced October 17, 2023
Official text and analysis
Military affairs: other; hyperbaric oxygen treatment pilot program; establish.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Veterans / Military, Health   
Sponsor: Kathy Schmaltz
Cosponsors: Jaime Greene, Jamie Thompson, Rachelle Smit, Mike Mueller, John Roth, Joseph Aragona, Alicia St. Germaine, William Bruck, Timothy Beson, Gregory Markkanen, Cameron Cavitt, Matt Bierlein, Mike Hoadley, Pat Outman, Brian BeGole, Robert Bezotte, Jerry Neyer, Dale Zorn, Nancy DeBoer
Referred to House Elections Committee

HB 5164: Create a registry to shame employers who relocate call centers to foreign countries
Introduced October 17, 2023
Official text and analysis
Labor: other; registry of employers who relocate a call center to a foreign country; require the department of labor and economic opportunity to create.
Tags: Leftism, Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Amos O'Neal
Cosponsors: Cynthia Neeley, Jimmie Wilson, Jasper Martus, Brenda Carter, Regina Weiss, Jason Morgan, Donavan McKinney, Kristian Grant, Veronica Paiz, Jim Haadsma, Stephanie Young, Rachel Hood, Penelope Tsernoglou, Helena Scott, Carrie Rheingans, Alabas Farhat, Abraham Aiyash, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Labor Committee

HB 5165: Ban companies who relocate call centers to foreign countries from receiving taxpayer welfare
Introduced October 17, 2023
Official text and analysis
State management: other; denial of certain state economic development incentives for businesses listed on the registry; provide for.
Tags: Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Amos O'Neal
Cosponsors: Cynthia Neeley, Jimmie Wilson, Jasper Martus, Brenda Carter, Regina Weiss, Jason Morgan, Donavan McKinney, Kristian Grant, Veronica Paiz, Jim Haadsma, Stephanie Young, Rachel Hood, Penelope Tsernoglou, Helena Scott, Carrie Rheingans, Abraham Aiyash, Alabas Farhat, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Labor Committee

HB 5180: Revise details of plant rehab corporate welfare subsidies
Introduced October 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: plant rehabilitation; definition of qualified commercial activity; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Donavan McKinney
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 5181: Revise details of plant rehab corporate welfare subsidies
Introduced October 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: plant rehabilitation; definition of speculative building; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Donavan McKinney
Cosponsors: none
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 5186: Create taxpayer-funded subsidies for companies that get LEED certification ("green" rules)
Introduced October 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Corporate income tax: credits; credit for certain construction and renovation projects that receive LEED certification; provide for.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Environment, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: John Roth
Cosponsors: Sharon MacDonell, Jerry Neyer, Brian BeGole, Samantha Steckloff
Referred to House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee

HB 5187: Create new "research and development" tax subsidy program
Introduced October 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: economic development; research and development income tax credit program; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Rachel Hood
Cosponsors: Jason Hoskins, Julie Rogers, Jasper Martus, Ranjeev Puri
Referred to House Economic Development and Small Business Committee

HB 5203: Allow sheriff's employees to work while still receiving retirement pay
Introduced October 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Retirement: county employees; employment of retirant in a county sheriff’s office; allow without forfeiting retirement allowance.
Tags: Police, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Kelly Breen
Cosponsors: Tyrone Carter, Jim Haadsma, Kara Hope, Brenda Carter, William Snyder, Sharon MacDonell, Mike McFall, Robert Bezotte, Douglas Wozniak, Mike Harris, Brian BeGole, Gina Johnsen, Mike Mueller, David Prestin, Jenn Hill, Denise Mentzer, Curtis VanderWall
Referred to House Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee

HB 5270: Create a "grape and wine council" bureaucracy
Introduced October 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Liquor: wine; grape and wine council; establish.
Tags: Big Liquor, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Pauline Wendzel
Cosponsors: Veronica Paiz, Matt Bierlein, John Roth, Douglas Wozniak, Robert Bezotte, Bill Schuette, Pat Outman
Referred to House Regulatory Reform Committee

HB 5276: Create "office of mental health" within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Introduced October 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Military affairs: other; office of mental health; establish within the Michigan department of military and veterans affairs.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Veterans / Military, Health   
Sponsor: Jennifer Conlin
Cosponsors: Christine Morse, Jaime Churches, Regina Miller, Carrie Rheingans, Jasper Martus, Sharon MacDonell, Natalie Price, Carol Glanville, Nancy DeBoer, Robert Bezotte, Douglas Wozniak, Jenn Hill, Matt Koleszar, Denise Mentzer, Kathy Schmaltz, Kimberly Edwards, Betsy Coffia, Penelope Tsernoglou, Noah Arbit, Brenda Carter, Julie Rogers, William Bruck
Referred to House Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee

HB 5277: Create "office of mental health" within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Introduced October 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Military affairs: other; office of mental health; establish within the Michigan veterans affairs agency.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Veterans / Military, Health   
Sponsor: Christine Morse
Cosponsors: Jennifer Conlin, Jaime Churches, Regina Miller, Carrie Rheingans, Jasper Martus, Sharon MacDonell, Natalie Price, Nancy DeBoer, Robert Bezotte, Douglas Wozniak, Jenn Hill, Matt Koleszar, Denise Mentzer, Kathy Schmaltz, Kimberly Edwards, Betsy Coffia, Penelope Tsernoglou, Noah Arbit, Brenda Carter, Julie Rogers, William Bruck
Referred to House Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee

HB 5278: Create "office of mental health" within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Introduced October 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Military affairs: other; veteran service officer mental health training program; establish.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Veterans / Military, Health   
Sponsor: Robert Bezotte
Cosponsors: Regina Miller, Denise Mentzer, Jasper Martus, Sharon MacDonell, Natalie Price, Carol Glanville, Nancy DeBoer, Douglas Wozniak, Jenn Hill, Matt Koleszar, Kathy Schmaltz, Kimberly Edwards, Betsy Coffia, Penelope Tsernoglou, Noah Arbit, Brenda Carter, Julie Rogers, William Bruck
Referred to House Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee

HB 5279: Create "office of mental health" within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Introduced October 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Military affairs: other; office of mental health peer mentorship program; establish within the Michigan department of military and veterans affairs.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Veterans / Military, Health   
Sponsor: Felicia Brabec
Cosponsors: Veronica Paiz, Regina Miller, Carrie Rheingans, Jasper Martus, Sharon MacDonell, Natalie Price, Carol Glanville, Nancy DeBoer, Robert Bezotte, Douglas Wozniak, Jenn Hill, Matt Koleszar, Denise Mentzer, Kathy Schmaltz, Kimberly Edwards, Betsy Coffia, Penelope Tsernoglou, Noah Arbit, Brenda Carter, Julie Rogers, William Bruck
Referred to House Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee

HB 5280: Create "office of mental health" within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Introduced October 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Military affairs: other; Michigan azimuth bridge program for transitioning military service members' mental health; establish.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Veterans / Military, Health   
Sponsor: William Bruck
Cosponsors: Regina Miller, Carrie Rheingans, Jasper Martus, Sharon MacDonell, Natalie Price, Carol Glanville, Nancy DeBoer, Denise Mentzer, Robert Bezotte, Douglas Wozniak, Jenn Hill, Matt Koleszar, Kathy Schmaltz, Kimberly Edwards, Betsy Coffia, Penelope Tsernoglou, Noah Arbit, Brenda Carter
Referred to House Military, Veterans and Homeland Security Committee

HB 5290: Restrict payday loan rates
Introduced November 1, 2023
Official text and analysis
Financial institutions: payday lending; deferred presentment service transactions that charge service fees greater than an annual rate of 36%; prohibit.
Tags: Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Abraham Aiyash
Cosponsors: Carol Glanville, Natalie Price, Stephanie Young, Cynthia Neeley, Jason Morgan, Kimberly Edwards, Amos O'Neal, Emily Dievendorf, Kara Hope, Veronica Paiz, Donavan McKinney, Denise Mentzer, Felicia Brabec, Lori Stone, Jimmie Wilson, Pat Outman, Sharon MacDonell, John Roth, Gina Johnsen, Dale Zorn, Alabas Farhat, Karen Whitsett
Referred to House Insurance and Financial Services Committee

HB 5295: Impose licensure on anesthesiologist assistants
Introduced November 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
Health occupations: health professionals; licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; provide for.
Tags: Occupational Licensing, Special Interest Deal, Health   
Sponsor: Robert Bezotte
Cosponsors: Douglas Wozniak, Brian BeGole, William Bruck
Referred to House Health Policy Committee

HB 5307: Remove personal injury protection coverage from riders in ride-share services
Introduced November 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Insurance: no-fault; personal protection insurance benefits for individuals in a motor vehicle operated in the business of transporting passengers; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Transportation, Insurance   
Sponsor: Felicia Brabec
Cosponsors: Jennifer Conlin, Jason Morgan
Referred to House Insurance and Financial Services Committee

HB 5308: Remove personal injury protection coverage from riders in ride-share services
Introduced November 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Insurance: no-fault; personal protection insurance benefits; revise definitions in section because of other amendments.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Transportation, Insurance   
Sponsor: Jennifer Conlin
Cosponsors: Felicia Brabec, Jason Morgan
Referred to House Insurance and Financial Services Committee

HB 5341: Give the "Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System" employees status as emergency vehicles
Introduced November 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Vehicles: emergency vehicles; definition of authorized emergency vehicle; expand.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Transportation   
Sponsor: Brian BeGole
Cosponsors: David Prestin, Pat Outman, Jerry Neyer, Mike Mueller, Cameron Cavitt, Luke Meerman, Tom Kunse, Bradley Slagh, Mike Harris, Robert Bezotte, Ken Borton, Bryan Posthumus, Thomas Kuhn, Nate Shannon, John Roth, Donavan McKinney, Douglas Wozniak, Timothy Beson, Kathy Schmaltz, Jamie Thompson, Dale Zorn, Gregory Markkanen, Phil Green, William Bruck, Gregory Alexander, David Martin, Curtis VanderWall, Jaime Greene
Referred to House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee

HB 5342: Give the "Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System" employees status as emergency vehicles
Introduced November 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Vehicles: emergency vehicles; exception to commercial driver license for authorized emergency vehicles of Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Transportation   
Sponsor: Nate Shannon
Cosponsors: Brian BeGole, Mike Mueller, Ken Borton, Thomas Kuhn, Tom Kunse, David Martin, John Roth, Robert Bezotte, Donavan McKinney, Bradley Slagh, Douglas Wozniak, Timothy Beson, Kathy Schmaltz, Jamie Thompson, Dale Zorn, Jerry Neyer, Gregory Markkanen, Gregory Alexander, Phil Green, Pat Outman
Referred to House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee

SB 1: Create pension tax deduction for govt employees
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: retirement or pension benefits; limitations and restrictions on deductions of certain retirement or pension benefits and revenue distribution to state school aid fund; revise.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Kevin Hertel
Cosponsors: Paul Wojno, Rosemary Bayer, Erika Geiss, Jeremy Moss, Dayna Polehanki, John Cherry, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mallory McMorrow, Mary Cavanagh, Stephanie Chang, Sean McCann, Sylvia Santana, Veronica Klinefelt, Darrin Camilleri, Sam Singh, Sue Shink, Winnie Brinks, Jeff Irwin, Sara Anthony
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

Votes on this bill

01/26/23  Senate roll call vote #10 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
01/26/23  Senate roll call vote #14 On passage: Passed 23 – 15 (See how they voted)


SB 3: Increase Earned Income Tax Credit
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: credit; earned income tax credit; increase.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Taxes   
Sponsor: Kristen McDonald Rivet
Cosponsors: Jeremy Moss, Mallory McMorrow, Darrin Camilleri, Sylvia Santana, Erika Geiss, Stephanie Chang, Veronica Klinefelt, Sean McCann, John Cherry, Winnie Brinks, Rosemary Bayer, Sam Singh, Jeff Irwin, Dayna Polehanki, Sue Shink, Mary Cavanagh, Kevin Hertel, Sara Anthony, Paul Wojno
Referred to Senate Housing and Human Services Committee

Votes on this bill

01/26/23  Senate roll call vote #8 On passage: Passed 27 – 11 (See how they voted)


SB 7: Spend another 1.1 billion
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Sara Anthony
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee

Votes on this bill

01/18/23  Senate roll call vote #5 On passage: Passed 20 – 17 (See how they voted)
01/24/23  House roll call vote #4 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
01/25/23  Senate roll call vote #7 Procedural vote where everyone votes no: Failed 0 – 38 (See how they voted)
01/26/23  House roll call vote #8 On passage (Concurrence): Passed 60 – 48 (See how they voted)
01/26/23  Senate roll call vote #-1 Secret vote on Immediate Effect: Passed 29 – 9 (See how they voted)
01/26/23  Senate roll call vote #15 On passage: Passed 24 – 14 (See how they voted)
01/31/23: Signed into law, PA 1 of 2023

SB 8: Appropriate 27.9 million in federal school grants
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Appropriations: supplemental; supplemental appropriations in the school aid act for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023; provide for.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Sara Anthony
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee

Votes on this bill

01/18/23  Senate roll call vote #6 On passage: Passed 20 – 17 (See how they voted)
01/26/23  House roll call vote #7 On passage: Passed 74 – 34 (See how they voted)
02/14/23: Signed into law, PA 3 of 2023

SB 64: Increase lottery commission to retailers
Introduced February 16, 2023
Official text and analysis
Gaming: lottery; commission to retailers; increase.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Gambling/casinos   
Sponsor: Roger Hauck
Cosponsors: Michael Webber
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee

SB 124: Create railroad local grade separation grant program
Introduced March 1, 2023
Official text and analysis
Transportation: railroads; priorities for local grade separation fund; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Transportation   
Sponsor: Darrin Camilleri
Cosponsors: Erika Geiss, Mary Cavanagh, Veronica Klinefelt, Rosemary Bayer, Mallory McMorrow, John Cherry, Stephanie Chang, Dayna Polehanki
Referred to Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Votes on this bill

05/10/23  Senate roll call vote #186 On passage: Passed 38 – 0 (See how they voted)


SB 125: Create railroad local grade separation grant program
Introduced March 1, 2023
Official text and analysis
Transportation: railroads; local grade separation grant program and fund; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Transportation   
Sponsor: Darrin Camilleri
Cosponsors: Erika Geiss, Mary Cavanagh, Veronica Klinefelt, Rosemary Bayer, Mallory McMorrow, John Cherry, Dayna Polehanki, Stephanie Chang
Referred to Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Votes on this bill

05/10/23  Senate roll call vote #187 On passage: Passed 38 – 0 (See how they voted)
06/14/23  House roll call vote #150 On passage: Passed 93 – 16 (See how they voted)
06/27/23  Senate roll call vote #387 On passage: Passed 37 – 0 (See how they voted)
07/11/23: Signed into law, PA 66 of 2023

SB 127: Create tax credit for community endowment charities
Introduced March 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: credit; credit for donation to endowment fund of community foundation; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Sam Singh
Cosponsors: John Damoose, Joe Bellino, Paul Wojno, Roger Victory, Mark Huizenga, Stephanie Chang, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, Rosemary Bayer, Veronica Klinefelt, Sylvia Santana, Kevin Hertel, Sean McCann
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

Votes on this bill

05/03/23  Senate roll call vote #146 On passage: Passed 33 – 5 (See how they voted)


SB 128: Create tax credit for food charities
Introduced March 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: credit; credit for donations to certain charitable organizations that provide accommodation, food, or meals to indigents; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: John Damoose
Cosponsors: Sam Singh, Joe Bellino, Paul Wojno, Roger Victory, Mark Huizenga, Stephanie Chang, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, Rosemary Bayer, Veronica Klinefelt, Sylvia Santana, Kevin Hertel
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

Votes on this bill

05/03/23  Senate roll call vote #147 On passage: Passed 35 – 3 (See how they voted)


SB 129: Expand brownfield taxpayer subsidy deal to include subsidized housing
Introduced March 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; certain housing activities; allow.
Tags: Leftism, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Sam Singh
Cosponsors: Stephanie Chang, Erika Geiss, Veronica Klinefelt, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Sue Shink, Winnie Brinks
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

Votes on this bill

03/23/23  Senate roll call vote #109 On passage: Passed 25 – 13 (See how they voted)
06/21/23  House roll call vote #202 On passage: Passed 71 – 38 (See how they voted)
06/28/23  Senate roll call vote #428 Concur with House: Passed 25 – 12 (See how they voted)
07/18/23: Signed into law, PA 90 of 2023

SB 131: Nothing - update references for SB 129
Introduced March 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
Use tax: other; reference to the brownfield redevelopment financing act; update.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Mary Cavanagh
Cosponsors: Sam Singh, Stephanie Chang, Erika Geiss, Veronica Klinefelt, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Sue Shink, Winnie Brinks
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

Votes on this bill

03/23/23  Senate roll call vote #111 On passage: Passed 25 – 13 (See how they voted)
06/21/23  House roll call vote #204 On passage: Passed 72 – 37 (See how they voted)
07/18/23: Signed into law, PA 92 of 2023

SB 132: Nothing - update references for SB 129
Introduced March 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
Sales tax: other; reference to the brownfield redevelopment financing act; update.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Sue Shink
Cosponsors: Stephanie Chang, Sam Singh, Erika Geiss, Veronica Klinefelt, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Winnie Brinks
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

Votes on this bill

03/23/23  Senate roll call vote #112 On passage: Passed 25 – 13 (See how they voted)
06/21/23  House roll call vote #205 On passage: Passed 72 – 37 (See how they voted)
07/18/23: Signed into law, PA 93 of 2023

SB 136: Create a history museum authority to levy taxes
Introduced March 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
History and arts: other; history museum authorities act; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Sylvia Santana
Cosponsors: Mallory McMorrow, Mary Cavanagh, Sue Shink, Paul Wojno, John Cherry, Erika Geiss, Dayna Polehanki, Veronica Klinefelt, Kevin Hertel, Jeremy Moss
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

SB 144: Increase EITC
Introduced March 7, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: credit; earned income tax credit; increase.
Tags: Nanny State, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Kristen McDonald Rivet
Cosponsors: Dayna Polehanki, Darrin Camilleri, Mallory McMorrow, Jeff Irwin, Mary Cavanagh, Sam Singh, Stephanie Chang, Veronica Klinefelt, Sue Shink, John Cherry, Sylvia Santana, Rosemary Bayer, Kevin Hertel, Sara Anthony, Sean McCann
Referred to Senate Housing and Human Services Committee

Votes on this bill

04/27/23  Senate roll call vote #136 Republican amendment to repeal distributing business tax money to general fund: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
04/27/23  Senate roll call vote #137 On passage: Passed 27 – 10 (See how they voted)


SB 145: Create "Michigan public safety citizen communications system modernization" bureaucracy
Introduced March 7, 2023
Official text and analysis
Law enforcement: communications; Michigan public safety citizen communications system modernization act; create.
Tags: Police, Special Interest Deal, Spending, Technology   
Sponsor: Rick Outman
Cosponsors: Paul Wojno, Sylvia Santana, Veronica Klinefelt, Stephanie Chang, Mark Huizenga
Referred to Senate Veterans and Emergency Services Committee

SB 146: Create "Michigan public safety citizen communications system modernization" bureaucracy
Introduced March 7, 2023
Official text and analysis
Crime victims: notices; notification to crime victims using the Michigan public safety citizen communications system; provide for.
Tags: Police, Special Interest Deal, Spending, Technology   
Sponsor: Paul Wojno
Cosponsors: Rick Outman, Sylvia Santana, Veronica Klinefelt, Stephanie Chang, Mark Huizenga
Referred to Senate Veterans and Emergency Services Committee

SB 158: Exempt delivery and installation from sales tax
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Sales tax: exemptions; delivery and installation; exempt from sales tax.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Sam Singh
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

Votes on this bill

03/16/23  Senate roll call vote #96 On passage: Passed 36 – 1 (See how they voted)


SB 159: Exempt delivery and installation from sales tax
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Use tax: exemptions; delivery and installation; exempt from use tax.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Sam Singh
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

Votes on this bill

03/16/23  Senate roll call vote #97 On passage: Passed 36 – 1 (See how they voted)


SB 160: Exempt delivery and installation from sales tax
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Taxation: other; reporting estimate of amount of use tax forgone; modify to reflect change in use tax act.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Sam Singh
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

Votes on this bill

03/16/23  Senate roll call vote #98 On passage: Passed 36 – 1 (See how they voted)
04/26/23  House roll call vote #69 On passage: Passed 92 – 16 (See how they voted)
05/08/23: Signed into law, PA 29 of 2023

SB 161: Require teachers take CPR training
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: teachers and administrators; certain requirements concerning teacher certification; modify.
Tags: Education, Occupational Licensing, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Erika Geiss
Cosponsors: Dayna Polehanki, Sue Shink, Mallory McMorrow, Paul Wojno, Mary Cavanagh, Stephanie Chang, John Cherry, Veronica Klinefelt
Referred to Senate Education Committee

Votes on this bill

04/19/23  Senate roll call vote #121 On passage: Passed 37 – 1 (See how they voted)
06/22/23  House roll call vote #212 On passage: Passed 109 – 0 (See how they voted)
06/27/23  Senate roll call vote #388 On passage: Passed 36 – 1 (See how they voted)
07/26/23: Signed into law, PA 110 of 2023

SB 164: Revise details of principal shopping districts and business improvement zones
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: other; principal shopping district and business improvement zones; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Sue Shink
Cosponsors: Rosemary Bayer, Stephanie Chang, Sylvia Santana, Paul Wojno, Veronica Klinefelt
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

Votes on this bill

05/17/23  Senate roll call vote #296 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
06/22/23  House roll call vote #216 On passage: Passed 75 – 34 (See how they voted)
06/27/23  Senate roll call vote #390 On passage: Passed 23 – 14 (See how they voted)
07/11/23: Signed into law, PA 79 of 2023

SB 172: Allow automatic payroll deductions to be sent to (Democrat) PACs
Introduced March 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Campaign finance: other; automatic payroll deductions for PAC contributions; allow.
Tags: Big Labor, Elections, Leftism, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Labor Committee

SB 192: Judiciary annual budget
Introduced March 15, 2023
Official text and analysis
Appropriations: judiciary; appropriations for fiscal year 2023-2024; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Sue Shink
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee

Votes on this bill

05/09/23  Senate roll call vote #175 Republican amendment: Failed 17 – 21 (See how they voted)
05/09/23  Senate roll call vote #176 Republican amendment: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
05/09/23  Senate roll call vote #177 Republican amendment: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
05/09/23  Senate roll call vote #178 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)


SB 193: Capital Outlay annual budget (special government project money)
Introduced March 15, 2023
Official text and analysis
Appropriations: capital outlay; appropriations for fiscal year 2023-2024; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Kristen McDonald Rivet
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee

SB 237: Create huge tax exemption for a data center
Introduced March 23, 2023
Official text and analysis
Use tax: definitions; data center equipment used by an enterprise data center; exempt. Amends sec. 4cc of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94cc).
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes, Technology   
Sponsor: Kevin Hertel
Cosponsors: Joe Bellino, Roger Victory, Paul Wojno, Veronica Klinefelt, Sylvia Santana
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

SB 238: Create huge tax exemption for a data center
Introduced March 23, 2023
Official text and analysis
Sales tax: definitions; definition of enterprise data center; include as qualified data center. Amends sec. 4ee of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54ee).
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes, Technology   
Sponsor: Roger Victory
Cosponsors: Joe Bellino, Kevin Hertel, Paul Wojno, Veronica Klinefelt, Sylvia Santana
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

SB 268: Increase death benefit for cemetary or funeral goods
Introduced April 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Insurance: life; adjustment of death benefit for cemetery or funeral goods and services; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Insurance   
Sponsor: Kevin Hertel
Cosponsors: Joe Bellino, Paul Wojno, Veronica Klinefelt, John Cherry, Sean McCann, Dayna Polehanki, Dan Lauwers, Mark Huizenga, John Damoose
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee

Votes on this bill

06/14/23  Senate roll call vote #342 On passage: Passed 38 – 0 (See how they voted)
09/26/23  House roll call vote #308 On passage: Passed 95 – 14 (See how they voted)
10/19/23: Signed into law, PA 167 of 2023

SB 289: Expand corporate welfare special interest deal
Introduced April 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; tax capture revenues; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: Sam Singh, Winnie Brinks, Mark Huizenga, Paul Wojno, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Joe Bellino, Roger Victory, Kevin Hertel, Sue Shink, Sean McCann
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

Votes on this bill

05/11/23  Senate roll call vote #265 On passage: Passed 25 – 13 (See how they voted)
06/20/23  House roll call vote #171 On passage: Passed 90 – 19 (See how they voted)
06/27/23  Senate roll call vote #391 On passage: Passed 25 – 12 (See how they voted)
07/18/23: Signed into law, PA 89 of 2023

SB 302: Require buildings exceed energy code requirements to qualify as new construction energy project
Introduced April 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Energy: alternative sources; property assessed clean energy program; require new construction energy projects to exceed uniform energy code standards.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Regulations, Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Darrin Camilleri
Cosponsors: Kristen McDonald Rivet, Sam Singh, Dayna Polehanki, Mary Cavanagh, Stephanie Chang, Paul Wojno, Jeff Irwin, Sylvia Santana, Sue Shink, Sean McCann
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee

Votes on this bill

05/24/23  Senate roll call vote #319 On passage: Passed 24 – 14 (See how they voted)
06/27/23  House roll call vote #234 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
07/26/23: Signed into law, PA 106 of 2023

SB 303: Expand clean energy subsidies
Introduced April 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Energy: alternative sources; property assessed clean energy program; include environmental hazard and new construction projects and agricultural and multifamily property.
Tags: Energy/Utilities, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Kristen McDonald Rivet
Cosponsors: Sam Singh, Darrin Camilleri, Dayna Polehanki, Mary Cavanagh, Stephanie Chang, Paul Wojno, Jeff Irwin, Sylvia Santana, Sue Shink, Sean McCann
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee

Votes on this bill

05/24/23  Senate roll call vote #320 On passage: Passed 24 – 14 (See how they voted)
06/27/23  House roll call vote #235 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
07/26/23: Signed into law, PA 107 of 2023

SB 314: Allow use of design-build constructing for some school buildings
Introduced May 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
Construction: other; use of design-build constructing for certain school buildings; allow.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Kevin Hertel
Cosponsors: Roger Hauck, Paul Wojno, Joe Bellino, Sylvia Santana, Michele Hoitenga, Sam Singh, Mary Cavanagh
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee

SB 315: Exempt design-builders from some occupational licensing regulations
Introduced May 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
Occupations: architects, professional engineers, and surveyors; design builder; exempt from certain requirements of a firm.
Tags: Occupational Licensing, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Kevin Hertel
Cosponsors: Roger Hauck, Paul Wojno, Joe Bellino, Sylvia Santana, Michele Hoitenga, Sam Singh, Mary Cavanagh
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee

SB 316: Weaken requirements on competitive bidding for government contracts
Introduced May 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
State management: purchasing; definitional provisions in management and budget act; modify.
Tags: Big Labor, Leftism, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: John Damoose
Cosponsors: Kristen McDonald Rivet, Sean McCann, Dayna Polehanki, Sam Singh, Paul Wojno, Mary Cavanagh, Mallory McMorrow, Rosemary Bayer, Stephanie Chang, Sue Shink, Sylvia Santana, Kevin Hertel, Joe Bellino
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee

SB 317: Expand preference for in-state companies to out-bid other companies in government contracts
Introduced May 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
State management: purchasing; requirement for state contract preference to be awarded to Michigan-based companies; modify.
Tags: Big Labor, Leftism, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Kristen McDonald Rivet
Cosponsors: John Damoose, Sean McCann, Dayna Polehanki, Paul Wojno, Mary Cavanagh, Sam Singh, Mallory McMorrow, Rosemary Bayer, Stephanie Chang, Sue Shink, Sylvia Santana, Kevin Hertel, Joe Bellino
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee

SB 327: Prohibit using PFAS and other microparticles in food packaging
Introduced May 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Food: other; use of PFAS, bisphenols, and phthalates in food packaging; prohibit.
Tags: Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Cosponsors: Rosemary Bayer, Erika Geiss, Mallory McMorrow, Sylvia Santana, Stephanie Chang, Mary Cavanagh, Dayna Polehanki
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee

SB 328: Expand regulations on smoke alarm batteries
Introduced May 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Fire: other; certain battery and power source standards for certain smoke alarm devices; require.
Tags: Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Kevin Hertel
Cosponsors: Paul Wojno, Sylvia Santana, John Cherry, Erika Geiss, Mallory McMorrow, Sara Anthony
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee

Votes on this bill

10/19/23  Senate roll call vote #558 On passage: Passed 23 – 15 (See how they voted)


SB 332: New law to mandate family medical leave
Introduced May 11, 2023
Official text and analysis
Labor: leave; family leave optimal coverage benefits; provide for.
Tags: Big Labor, Leftism, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Erika Geiss
Cosponsors: Rosemary Bayer, Jeff Irwin, Dayna Polehanki, Mallory McMorrow, Sylvia Santana, Stephanie Chang, Sue Shink, Mary Cavanagh
Referred to Senate Housing and Human Services Committee

SB 340: Create an "elder emergency aid" program
Introduced May 17, 2023
Official text and analysis
Human services: services or financial assistance; elderly emergency aid program; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Sylvia Santana
Cosponsors: Erika Geiss, Sue Shink, Kevin Hertel, Paul Wojno, Mallory McMorrow, Stephanie Chang
Referred to Senate Housing and Human Services Committee

SB 352: Create a "next of kin of deceased armed forced personnel" license plate
Introduced May 23, 2023
Official text and analysis
Vehicles: registration plates; next of kin special registration plate; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Dan Lauwers
Cosponsors: Joe Bellino, Paul Wojno, Lana Theis, Veronica Klinefelt, Stephanie Chang, Michele Hoitenga, Mark Huizenga, John Damoose
Referred to Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

SB 355: Increase Michigan military retirement pay in certain circumstances
Introduced May 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Retirement: military; Michigan military retirement pay; increase under certain circumstances.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Veterans / Military   
Sponsor: Paul Wojno
Cosponsors: Ruth Johnson, Sue Shink, Ed McBroom, Dayna Polehanki, Rick Outman, Roger Victory, Sam Singh
Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee

SB 357: Prohibit insurers from rescinding health coverage
Introduced May 24, 2023
Official text and analysis
Insurance: health insurers; prohibition on rescission of coverage; provide for.
Tags: Regulations, Special Interest Deal, Health, Insurance   
Sponsor: Mary Cavanagh
Cosponsors: Kevin Hertel, Veronica Klinefelt, Sam Singh, Stephanie Chang, Sue Shink, Mallory McMorrow, Dayna Polehanki, Winnie Brinks, John Cherry, Paul Wojno
Referred to Senate Health Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

06/14/23  Senate roll call vote #357 On passage: Passed 23 – 15 (See how they voted)
10/12/23  House roll call vote #361 On passage: Passed 56 – 54 (See how they voted)
10/19/23: Signed into law, PA 162 of 2023

SB 360: Create a tax credit for serving as a preceptor for a medical school-required clinical rotation
Introduced May 25, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: credit; credit for certain physicians and physician's assistants who serve as a preceptor; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Taxes   
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Cosponsors: Sue Shink
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

SB 382: Require government agencies to be multilingual (paid for by taxpayers)
Introduced June 8, 2023
Official text and analysis
Civil rights: other; language access plan; require state agencies to create and implement for individuals with limited English proficiency.
Tags: Leftism, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Stephanie Chang
Cosponsors: Mary Cavanagh, Rosemary Bayer, Erika Geiss, Paul Wojno, John Cherry, Sue Shink, Jeff Irwin, Jeremy Moss, Sylvia Santana, Darrin Camilleri
Referred to Senate Housing and Human Services Committee

Votes on this bill

10/12/23  Senate roll call vote #532 On passage: Passed 24 – 13 (See how they voted)
11/02/23  House roll call vote #480 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
11/08/23  Senate roll call vote #671 Concur with House: Passed 24 – 13 (See how they voted)


SB 383: Require government agencies to be multilingual (paid for by taxpayers)
Introduced June 8, 2023
Official text and analysis
Civil rights: other; language access plan; require state agencies to create and implement for individuals with limited English proficiency.
Tags: Leftism, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Mary Cavanagh
Cosponsors: Stephanie Chang, Rosemary Bayer, Erika Geiss, Paul Wojno, John Cherry, Sue Shink, Jeff Irwin, Jeremy Moss, Sylvia Santana, Darrin Camilleri
Referred to Senate Housing and Human Services Committee

Votes on this bill

10/12/23  Senate roll call vote #533 On passage: Passed 24 – 13 (See how they voted)


SB 399: Remove $150,000 per applicant cap on recovery organization taxpayer subsidies
Introduced June 21, 2023
Official text and analysis
Mental health: other; competitive grant program; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Drugs   
Sponsor: Joe Bellino
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee

SB 412: Expand horse race gambling
Introduced June 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Gaming: other; allocation of revenue under the lawful internet gaming act to the Michigan agriculture equine industry development fund; remove cap.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Gambling/casinos, Business, Animals   
Sponsor: Kevin Hertel
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee

SB 413: Expand horse race gambling
Introduced June 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Gaming: other; allocation of revenue under the lawful sports betting act to the Michigan agriculture equine industry development fund; remove cap.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Gambling/casinos, Business, Animals   
Sponsor: John Cherry
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee

SB 414: Expand horse race gambling
Introduced June 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Gaming: horse racing; references to horse racing law of 1995 in 1951 PA 90; update.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Gambling/casinos, Business, Animals   
Sponsor: John Cherry
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee

SB 438: Reinstate failed taxpayer subsidy for film industry
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Corporate income tax: credits; film incentive credit; restore.
Tags: Leftism, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Dayna Polehanki
Cosponsors: Erika Geiss, Paul Wojno, Veronica Klinefelt, Jeremy Moss
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 439: Reinstate failed taxpayer subsidy for film industry
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Taxation: administration; film credits; restore.
Tags: Leftism, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Dayna Polehanki
Cosponsors: Erika Geiss, Paul Wojno, Veronica Klinefelt, Jeremy Moss
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 442: Mandate refrigeration units inside crematories
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Cemeteries and funerals: other; refrigeration units inside crematories; require.
Tags: Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Kevin Hertel
Cosponsors: Michael Webber, Paul Wojno, Sue Shink, Erika Geiss
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee

SB 443: Mandate refrigeration units inside crematories
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Cemeteries and funerals: other; funeral establishments to have refrigeration units in certain circumstances; require.
Tags: Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Michael Webber
Cosponsors: Sue Shink, Sam Singh, Erika Geiss
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee

SB 444: Allow funeral homes to own crematories
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Cemeteries and funerals: other; ownership of a crematory by an owner of a funeral establishment; allow.
Tags: Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Kevin Hertel
Cosponsors: Michael Webber, Sue Shink, Sam Singh, Paul Wojno, Erika Geiss
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee

SB 448: Allow liquor licensees to donate to nonprofits
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Liquor: licenses; certain donations to nonprofits; allow.
Tags: Big Liquor, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Veronica Klinefelt
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee

SB 449: Create regulations for access to "quality complex rehabilitation technology"
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Human services: medical services; access to quality complex rehabilitation technology; provide for.
Tags: Regulations, Special Interest Deal, Health   
Sponsor: Kevin Daley
Cosponsors: Jeff Irwin
Referred to Senate Health Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

10/25/23  Senate roll call vote #590 On passage: Passed 38 – 0 (See how they voted)


SB 450: Create regulations for access to "quality complex rehabilitation technology"
Introduced June 28, 2023
Official text and analysis
Human services: medical services; definitions of quality complex rehabilitation technology; provide for.
Tags: Regulations, Special Interest Deal, Health   
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Cosponsors: Kevin Daley
Referred to Senate Health Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

10/25/23  Senate roll call vote #591 On passage: Passed 38 – 0 (See how they voted)


SB 453: Expand bottle deposit law to include water, juice, wine, and liquor bottles
Introduced July 20, 2023
Official text and analysis
Trade: containers; beverages and beverage containers subject to bottle deposit and distribution of revenue; expand and revise.
Tags: Leftism, Nanny State, Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Sean McCann
Cosponsors: Stephanie Chang, Rosemary Bayer, Sue Shink
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee

SB 466: Exempt a cigar bar from smoking ban that only would apply to Bay City
Introduced September 6, 2023
Official text and analysis
Tobacco: other; cigar bar exemption; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Kristen McDonald Rivet
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Regulatory Affairs Committee

Votes on this bill

10/19/23  Senate roll call vote #577 On passage: Passed 36 – 2 (See how they voted)
11/09/23  House roll call vote #569 On passage: Passed 101 – 6 (See how they voted)


SB 481: Rebrand "procurement technical assistance center" to "Apex Accelerator" where used in law
Introduced September 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; procurement technical assistance center (PTAC); update to APEX Accelerator.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Veronica Klinefelt
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 483: New law to create a board to establish price controls on drugs
Introduced September 12, 2023
Official text and analysis
Health: pharmaceuticals; prescription drug cost and affordability review act; create.
Tags: Big Pharma, Special Interest Deal, Health, Drugs   
Sponsor: Darrin Camilleri
Cosponsors: Kristen McDonald Rivet, Veronica Klinefelt, Jeremy Moss, John Cherry, Rosemary Bayer, Dayna Polehanki, Mallory McMorrow, Paul Wojno, Sylvia Santana, Mary Cavanagh, Sam Singh, Stephanie Chang, Erika Geiss, Winnie Brinks, Sue Shink, Jeff Irwin, Sara Anthony
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

Votes on this bill

10/04/23  Senate roll call vote #493 Amendment to prohibit former board members from exercising First Amendment rights for 5 years: Passed 37 – 0 (See how they voted)
10/04/23  Senate roll call vote #494 Amendment to prohibit governor's donors from being appointed: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/04/23  Senate roll call vote #495 Amendment to require 1 board member be a "one who advocates for patients": Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/04/23  Senate roll call vote #496 Amendment to sunset bill after 3 years: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/04/23  Senate roll call vote #497 Amendment to consider the cost of manufacturing the drug whose price the bill would control: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
10/04/23  Senate roll call vote #498 On passage: Passed 20 – 17 (See how they voted)


SB 500: Create taxpayer-paid breakfast and lunch program for all K-12 students
Introduced September 14, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: meals; free school lunch and breakfast program; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Dayna Polehanki
Cosponsors: Erika Geiss, Stephanie Chang, John Damoose, Rosemary Bayer, Kevin Hertel, Darrin Camilleri
Referred to Senate Education Committee

SB 510: Allow department to grant an additional extension for a temporary grain dealer permit
Introduced September 19, 2023
Official text and analysis
Occupations: agriculture; temporary permits for grain dealers; revise.
Tags: Agriculture, Regulations, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Mary Cavanagh
Cosponsors: none

Votes on this bill

09/27/23  Senate roll call vote #470 On passage: Passed 21 – 17 (See how they voted)
10/18/23  House roll call vote #379 On passage: Passed 56 – 54 (See how they voted)
11/07/23: Signed into law, PA 197 of 2023

SB 520: Eliminate the "SOAR" corporate welfare department
Introduced September 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: other; SOAR fund; eliminate.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, No Expectation Of Passage   
Sponsor: Thomas Albert
Cosponsors: Michele Hoitenga, Joe Bellino, Jonathan Lindsey, Lana Theis
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 521: Eliminate the "SOAR" corporate welfare department
Introduced September 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Appropriations: grants and transfers; state administrative board limitations; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, No Expectation Of Passage   
Sponsor: Thomas Albert
Cosponsors: Michele Hoitenga, Joe Bellino, Jonathan Lindsey, Lana Theis
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 522: Eliminate the "SOAR" corporate welfare department
Introduced September 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; Michigan strategic site readiness program and critical industry program; eliminate.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, No Expectation Of Passage   
Sponsor: Thomas Albert
Cosponsors: Michele Hoitenga, Joe Bellino, Jonathan Lindsey, Lana Theis
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 523: Eliminate corporate income tax earmark for corporate welfare department
Introduced September 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Corporate income tax: revenue distribution; earmark for the strategic outreach and attraction reserve fund; eliminate.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, No Expectation Of Passage   
Sponsor: Thomas Albert
Cosponsors: Joe Bellino, Jonathan Lindsey, Lana Theis
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 524: Repeal corporate welfare spending for FYs 2023 and 2024
Introduced September 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the strategic outreach and attraction reserve fund; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, No Expectation Of Passage   
Sponsor: Thomas Albert
Cosponsors: Lana Theis, Joe Bellino, Jonathan Lindsey
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 525: New law to prohibit public officers from signing nondisclosure agreements on special interest deals
Introduced September 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Public employees and officers: other; elected officials signing nondisclosure agreements; restrict.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, No Expectation Of Passage   
Sponsor: Thomas Albert
Cosponsors: Joe Bellino, Jonathan Lindsey
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 526: Require incentive evaluations for "SOAR" corporate welfare handouts
Introduced September 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Appropriations: supplemental; economic development incentive evaluations for SOAR projects; require.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, No Expectation Of Passage   
Sponsor: Thomas Albert
Cosponsors: Michele Hoitenga, Joe Bellino, Jonathan Lindsey, Lana Theis
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 530: Impose medical reimbursement price controls with higher reimbursements for metro Detroit
Introduced September 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Insurance: no-fault; treatment and services for injuries; revise limitations on charges.
Tags: Big Pharma, Special Interest Deal, Transportation, Health, Insurance   
Sponsor: Mary Cavanagh
Cosponsors: Sara Anthony, John Damoose, Jeff Irwin, Dayna Polehanki, Mallory McMorrow, Stephanie Chang, Erika Geiss, Sam Singh, Paul Wojno, Rosemary Bayer, Veronica Klinefelt, Winnie Brinks, Jeremy Moss, Darrin Camilleri, Sue Shink, Jon Bumstead, Rick Outman
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

Votes on this bill

10/19/23  Senate roll call vote #572 Republican amendment: Failed 16 – 21 (See how they voted)
10/19/23  Senate roll call vote #573 On passage: Passed 23 – 14 (See how they voted)


SB 531: Impose medical reimbursement price controls with higher reimbursements for metro Detroit
Introduced September 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Insurance: no-fault; cross-reference to amended section of the insurance code; revise.
Tags: Big Pharma, Special Interest Deal, Transportation, Health, Insurance   
Sponsor: Sara Anthony
Cosponsors: Mary Cavanagh, John Damoose, Jeff Irwin, Dayna Polehanki, Mallory McMorrow, Stephanie Chang, Erika Geiss, Sam Singh, Paul Wojno, Rosemary Bayer, Veronica Klinefelt, Winnie Brinks, Jeremy Moss, Darrin Camilleri, Sue Shink, Jon Bumstead, Rick Outman
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

Votes on this bill

10/19/23  Senate roll call vote #574 On passage: Passed 23 – 14 (See how they voted)


SB 536: Change definition of speculative building in plant rehabilitation
Introduced September 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: plant rehabilitation; definition of speculative building; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Paul Wojno
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 537: Change definition of qualified commercial activity in plant rehabilitation
Introduced September 27, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: plant rehabilitation; definition of qualified commercial activity; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Paul Wojno
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 540: Create a "Michigan veterans coalition fund" paid for by taxpayers
Introduced October 3, 2023
Official text and analysis
Veterans: other; Michigan veterans coalition grant program; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Veterans / Military   
Sponsor: Kevin Hertel
Cosponsors: Roger Hauck, Paul Wojno
Referred to Senate Veterans and Emergency Services Committee

SB 541: Create a "Michigan veterans coalition fund" paid for by taxpayers
Introduced October 3, 2023
Official text and analysis
Veterans: other; Michigan veterans coalition fund; create.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Veterans / Military   
Sponsor: Roger Hauck
Cosponsors: Kevin Hertel, Paul Wojno
Referred to Senate Veterans and Emergency Services Committee

SB 559: Revise and expand a corporate welfare subsidy scheme
Introduced October 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: other; critical industry program and Michigan strategic site readiness program; revise, and create Michigan 360 program.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Mallory McMorrow
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 560: Revise and expand a corporate welfare subsidy scheme
Introduced October 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Appropriations: grants and transfers; state administrative board limitations; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Mary Cavanagh
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 561: "Make it in Michigan" economic discrimination program
Introduced October 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: other; economic development incentive evaluations for make it in Michigan projects; require.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Mallory McMorrow
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 562: Revise and expand a corporate welfare subsidy scheme
Introduced October 4, 2023
Official text and analysis
State management: funds; strategic outreach and attraction reserve fund; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Mary Cavanagh
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 566: Set aside highway lanes for bus transit
Introduced October 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
Vehicles: buses; implementation of bus rapid transit lanes on state trunk lines; allow.
Tags: Leftism, Special Interest Deal, Transportation, Shocking   
Sponsor: Sam Singh
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

SB 567: Create a state program for school districts to diagnose dyslexia
Introduced October 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: other; prescreening for dyslexia in public schools; provide for.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Cosponsors: Dayna Polehanki, Stephanie Chang, Jim Runestad, Joe Bellino, Rosemary Bayer, Sam Singh, Erika Geiss, Mary Cavanagh, John Damoose, Sue Shink, Sylvia Santana, Kevin Hertel, Sean McCann, Mallory McMorrow, Veronica Klinefelt, Jeremy Moss, Darrin Camilleri, Paul Wojno, John Cherry, Ruth Johnson, Sara Anthony
Referred to Senate Education Committee

SB 568: Create a state program for school districts to diagnose dyslexia
Introduced October 5, 2023
Official text and analysis
Education: other; certain requirements for the approval of teacher preparation institutions; create.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Dayna Polehanki
Cosponsors: Jeff Irwin, Stephanie Chang, Jim Runestad, Joe Bellino, Rosemary Bayer, Sam Singh, Erika Geiss, Mary Cavanagh, John Damoose, Sue Shink, Sylvia Santana, Kevin Hertel, Sean McCann, Mallory McMorrow, Veronica Klinefelt, Jeremy Moss, Darrin Camilleri, Paul Wojno, John Cherry, Ruth Johnson, Sara Anthony
Referred to Senate Education Committee

SB 569: Revise and expand a corporate welfare subsidy scheme
Introduced October 10, 2023
Official text and analysis
State management: funds; reference to strategic outreach and attraction reserve fund in income tax act of 1967; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 574: Create Tricare premium reimbursement program (veterans coverage) for WhitmerCare
Introduced October 10, 2023
Official text and analysis
Military affairs: other; Tricare premium reimbursement program; create.
Tags: Big Pharma, Special Interest Deal, Veterans / Military, Health   
Sponsor: Sam Singh
Cosponsors: Kevin Hertel, Sara Anthony, Paul Wojno, Erika Geiss
Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee

SB 579: Revise and expand regulations on a corporate welfare subsidy scheme
Introduced October 11, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; good jobs for Michigan program; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Sam Singh
Cosponsors: Mary Cavanagh
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 580: Revise and expand regulations on a corporate welfare subsidy scheme
Introduced October 11, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; good jobs for Michigan program; modify.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Mary Cavanagh
Cosponsors: Sam Singh
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 581: Revise and expand regulations on a corporate welfare subsidy scheme
Introduced October 11, 2023
Official text and analysis
Individual income tax: revenue distributions; deposit into the good jobs for Michigan fund; revise to reflect the name change of the fund.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Sam Singh
Cosponsors: Mary Cavanagh
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 583: Ban companies who relocate call centers to foreign countries from receiving taxpayer welfare
Introduced October 11, 2023
Official text and analysis
State management: other; denial of certain state economic development incentives for businesses listed on the registry; provide for.
Tags: Big Labor, Special Interest Deal, Spending, Business   
Sponsor: Darrin Camilleri
Cosponsors: Mary Cavanagh
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 619: Include county seats in brownfield taxpayer subsidy program
Introduced October 26, 2023
Official text and analysis
Economic development: other; qualified local governmental unit; modify to include county seats.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Taxes   
Sponsor: Michele Hoitenga
Cosponsors: Roger Hauck, Ed McBroom, John Cherry
Referred to Senate Economic and Community Development Committee

SB 627: Allow babies be abandoned via drop box
Introduced November 1, 2023
Official text and analysis
Children: protection; safe delivery of newborns law; modify definition of newborn and allow surrender to a newborn safety device.
Tags: Abortion, Special Interest Deal, Creepy   
Sponsor: Jon Bumstead
Cosponsors: Rick Outman, John Damoose, Mark Huizenga, Paul Wojno
Referred to Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee

SB 628: Allow babies be abandoned via drop box
Introduced November 1, 2023
Official text and analysis
Children: protection; reporting death of a newborn after surrender to a newborn safety device; expand.
Tags: Abortion, Special Interest Deal, Creepy   
Sponsor: John Damoose
Cosponsors: Jon Bumstead, Rick Outman, Mark Huizenga, Paul Wojno
Referred to Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee

SB 629: Allow babies be abandoned via drop box
Introduced November 1, 2023
Official text and analysis
Children: protection; reference in Michigan penal code to surrender of a newborn under the newborn safe delivery law; revise.
Tags: Abortion, Special Interest Deal, Creepy   
Sponsor: Rick Outman
Cosponsors: Jon Bumstead, John Damoose, Mark Huizenga, Paul Wojno
Referred to Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee

SB 640: Allow certain veteran license plates be issued to spouses
Introduced November 2, 2023
Official text and analysis
Vehicles: registration plates; special registration plates for Purple Heart recipients and Pearl Harbor survivors; allow issuance to spouse or surviving spouse.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Veterans / Military   
Sponsor: Mark Huizenga
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

SB 662: Allow special assessment districts exemption from rules on financing inland lake level projects
Introduced November 9, 2023
Official text and analysis
Natural resources: inland lakes; financing provisions and definition of lake level; revise.
Tags: Environment, Special Interest Deal   
Sponsor: Rosemary Bayer
Cosponsors: Stephanie Chang, Sue Shink, Erika Geiss
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee