Hello Friends,
Below please find an update on
legislation passed by the House of Representatives this week. I hope you’ll feel free to contact me
(517.373.0826; andyschor@house.mi.gov)
if you have questions or thoughts about any of the below bills.
Thank you!
Andy Schor
State Representative
68th District
Exempt
Gun Records from FOIA
HB
4155 (S-2) (Nesbitt), RC 368, 6/10/2014, Passed: 81-28
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
House Bill 4155 (Nesbitt)
amends Michigan’s gun licensure law to mandate that access to and disclosure of
firearm records only be made according to a statutorily prescribed protocol.
Include
definition of “firearms record” in P.A. 327
HB
5325 (S-1) (Crawford), RC 369, 6/10/2014, Passed: 88-21
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
This bill amends MCL 28.421 of
P.A. 327 to include a definition of “firearms record,” which would mean any
form, information, or record required for submission to a government agency for
a gun license or concealed pistol permit or any form, permit, or license issued
by a government agency under the Act. This fact sheet contains information
intended for the exclusive use of the Democratic Caucus and may contain
information that is privileged and confidential. The bill is tie-barred to
House Bill 5324; House Bills 5326 through House Bill 5329; and Senate
Bill 49.
Delete
exemptions from certain information from disclosure under FOIA
HB
5328 (S-1) (Cotter), RC 370, 6/10/2014, Passed: 88-21
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
This bill amends MCL 28.425b of
P.A. 372 to delete provisions that would exempt the following information from
disclosure under FOIA and thus not subject to disclosure to any person except
for purposes of under the Act or law enforcement purposes:
·
An applicant’s legal name, date of
birth, and address.
·
Medical records and personal
identification information received by the concealed weapon licensing board.
Allow
courts to order involuntary treatment to individuals who present imminent
danger
HB
4486 (S-2) (Walsh), RC 371, 6/10/2014, Passed: 102-8
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
House Bill 4486 (S-2) (Walsh)
would allow courts, under certain circumstances, to order involuntary treatment
for individuals who present an imminent danger or threat to themselves, family,
or others as a result of a substance abuse disorder.
Amends
licensure requirements for residential building contractors
HB
4582 (S-1) (Foster), RC 372, 6/10/2014, Passed: 109-1
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
House Bill 4582 (Foster) amends
requirements associated with individuals seeking licensure or relicensure as a
residential building or a residential maintenance and alteration contractor.
The substitute S-1 removes the
language “licensed as a proprietary school by the Department” from “a trade
association” when relating to the subject matter of prelicensure and continuing
competency activities.
Allows
Builders Board to exempt certain individuals from taking the builder’s exam
HB
5284 (S-1) (Lane), RC 373, 6/10/2014, Passed: 109-1
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
House Bill 5284 (LANE) allows
the Builders Board to exempt certain individuals from being required to take
the builder’s exam.
The substitute S-1 removes
language that would have added certain crafts and trades included in a license.
Creates
an “automatic enrollment” option for public employers for retirement plans for
their employees
HB
4964 (S-1) (Walsh), RC 374, 6/10/2014, Passed: 108-2
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
HB 4964 (S-1) creates an
“automatic enrollment” option for public employers for retirement plans for
their employees.
Reduce
regulation of solid and low hazard industrial waste
HB
5400 (S-2) (Schmidt), RC 375, 6/10/2014, Passed: 70-40
Environmental
protection; solid waste; low-hazard industrial waste, beneficial use
by-products, and inert material; reduce regulation of.
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
House Bill 5400 (H-2) would
amend sections 8504, 8505, 11502, 11503,
11504, 11505, 11506, 11542,
20101, 20114e & 20115 of the Natural Resources and
Environmental Protection Act
(NREPA) and & adds sections 3112e, 11551, 11551a, 11552,
11553 & 11554 to reduce
regulation of solid and low hazard industrial waste, beneficial use byproducts
and other inert material.
The S-2 substitute for HB 5400
calls for beneficial use Category 3 products to meet the
Association of American Plant
Food Control Officials’ Statement of Uniform Interpretation and
Policy #25, also known as the
heavy metals rule. The AAPFCO heavy metals rule does not directly address heavy
metal limits on soil conditioners, liming materials and certain types of
fertilizer. Substitute (S-2) clarifies the maximum allowable heavy metal concentration
that all soil conditioners, liming materials and certain fertilizers would need
to meet when they are a beneficial use 3 product.
Eliminates
population threshold to allow employees designated by county clerks to
solemnizing marriages in that county
SB
153 (H-1) (HOOD), RC 376, 6/10/2014, Passed: 98-12
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
This bill eliminates a
population threshold in law to allow employees designated by county clerks to
solemnizing marriages in that county. Previously, this right only applied to
Wayne County; however, the (H-1) adopted in Committee opens up the ability to
all counties.
Removes sunset preclude a
servicer of septage waste from storing the waste at own facility
HB
4874 (Goike), RC 377, 6/10/2014, Passed: 69-41
Next: Sent to the Senate for
consideration
House Bill 4874 (Goike) will
remove the sunset that would preclude a person working as a servicer of septage
waste from storing the waste at the person’s facility. The bill also will
eliminate local ordinances that are stricter than state laws concerning the
disposal of septage waste over land.
Exclude
J-1 and H-2B Visa Holders from Michigan's Unemployment Insurance system
HB
4958 (H-1) (Foster), RC 378, 6/10/2014, Passed:105-5
Next: Returned to the Senate
HB 4958 amends the Michigan
Employment Security Act (the Act) to exclude from the term
"employment" any nonagricultural work performed by a holder of an
H-2B visa and any work performed by the holder of a J-1 visa. The bill also
requires an employer to certify in its quarterly reports to the UIA that federal
UI taxes do not apply to its J-1 and H-2b visa holding employees and to retain
records on each such employee for six (6) years.
Revise
Forbes Mechanical Contractor Act to provide fee waiver for certain veterans
HB
5506 (SANTANA), RC 379, 6/10/2014, Passed: 110-0
Next: Sent to the Senate for
consideration
The bills revise various
statutes that provide fee waiver for certain veterans. House Bill 5506
(SANTANA) would amend the Forbes Mechanical Contractor Act to apply tofees otherwise
required under the Act.
Allow
community mental health services program to enter into agreements with other
providers
SB
713 (Booher), RC 380, 6/10/2014, Passed: 109-0
Next: Sent to the Senate for
consideration
The bill amends the Mental
Health Code to allow a community mental health services program (CMHSP) to
enter into agreements with other providers or managers of health care or
rehabilitative services to foster interagency communication, cooperation, coordination,
and consultation. A CMHSP activities under such an agreement would have to be
consistent with
Section 206 of the Code.
Exempt
certain veterans from fees to be paid to the administrator under the Michigan
Limited
Liability Act
HB
5491 (Walsh), RC 381, 6/10/2014, Passed: 109-0
Next: Sent to the Senate for
consideration
This bill exempts certain
veterans from fees to be paid to the administrator under the Michigan
Limited Liability Act.
Exempt
certain veterans from fees to be paid under the Electrical Administrative Act
HB
5497 (KOSOWSKI), RC 382, 6/10/2014, Passed: 109-0
Next: Sent to the Senate for
consideration
House Bill 5497 (KOSOWSKI)
would amend the Electrical Administrative Act to apply to waived fees under the
Act. It amends the provision that requires the Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs to issue an
electrical journeyman’s license to any individual who, while on active duty as
a member of the armed forces, served as an interior electrician or in an
equivalent job classification.
Exempt
certain veterans from fees to be paid under the Nonprofit Corporation Act
HB
5498 (Lori), RC 383, 6/10/2014, Passed: 109-0
Next: Sent to the Senate for
consideration
House Bill 5498 (Lori) amends
the Nonprofit Corporation Act to apply to fees otherwise required under that
act.
Require
fees for liquor licenses be prorated on a quarterly basis
HB
4573 (H-2) (DIANDA), RC 384, 6/10/2014, Passed: 105-4
Next: Sent to the Senate for
consideration
House Bill 4573 (DIANDA) will
require that fees required for the various types of liquor licenses be prorated
on a quarterly basis for a portion of the effective period of the license.
The substitute changed language
from prorating the sale and transfer of licenses to instead allow for a license
to be renewed annually on the date the license was issued or transferred to the
licensee. The substitute will include an effective date of six months after
passage of the bill.
Amends
racketeering definition to include “meth-smurfing” violations as a predicate
offense
HB
5615 (KIVELA), RC 385, 6/10/2014, Passed: 107-2
Next: Sent to the Senate for
consideration
HB 5615 (KIVELA) amends the
racketeering definition to include various “meth-smurfing” violations as a
predicate offense.
Exempt
local tax collecting unit from collection of property taxes for 7 years
SB
536 (H-5) (Proos), RC 386, 6/10/2014, Passed: 70-39
Next: Returned to the Senate
Senate Bill 536 (H-5) would
allow a local tax collecting unit to exempt from the collection of property
taxes for up to 7 years, specific property of an eligible economic development
group, which is defined as “a nonprofit organization whose primary purpose was
the economic development of real property or combining parcels of real property
for economic development purposes.” The State Treasurer must approve the
exemption.
Penalties
for repeat offenders of dealing in stolen motor vehicles
HB
4895 (Kesto), RC 387, 6/11/2014, Passed: 95-14
HB
4896 (Kesto), RC 388, 6/11/2014, Passed: 95-14
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
House Bill 4895 enhances
penalties for repeat offenders of dealing in stolen motor vehicles. House Bill
4896 is the sentencing guidelines companion bill.
Allow
public officials to serve on a board of directors for a Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority
HB
5131 (SANTANA), RC 389, 6/11/2014, Passed: 108-2
HB
5132 (SANTANA), RC 390, 6/11/2014, Passed: 108-2
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
HBs 5131 & 5132 would allow
public officials or their appointees to serve on the board of directors (BOD)
for a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (Authority) or a municipality’s
economic development corporation.
Allow
minors to shoot pistols under the supervision of adult who has completed safety
course
HB
5085 (Potvin), RC 391, 6/11/2014, Passed: 109-1
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
House Bill 5085 would revise
the restriction that requires minors shooting a pistol to do so only under the
supervision of a parent or guardian, so as to allow this supervision to be
provided by an adult age 21 or older who has successfully completed a pistol
safety training course that meets the requirements of the state’s concealed
pistol law.
Eliminate
county administrative rate for foster care services
HB
5507 (MacGregor), RC 392, 6/11/2014, Passed: 110-0
Next: Sent to the Senate for
consideration
House Bill 5507 (MacGregor)
requires the state to pay 100% of the administrative rate for providers of
foster care services. This is a budget implementation bill necessary due to
Public Act 34 of 2014, which provided additional funds to have the state pay
100% of private child placing agency administrative rates for new foster care
cases, instead of splitting this cost with the counties.
Requires
lodging owners to pay reasonable attorney fees and court costs incurred in
collecting delinquent assessments from the owner
SB
611 (Kowall), RC 393, 6/11/2014, Passed: 88-22
Next: Returned to the Senate
Senate Bill 611 requires a
lodging owner to pay reasonable attorney fees and court costs incurred by a
convention and visitor bureau incurred in collecting delinquent assessments
from the owner. The bill also specifies that assessments collected but not paid
to a bureau by an owner shall be considered trust funds and shall be remitted
to the bureau.
Includes
Pure Michigan Trails in statewide trail network
SB
873 (H-2) (Moolenaar), RC 394, 6/11/2014, Passed: 108-2
SB
875 (H-1) (Hildenbrand), RC 395, 6/11/2014, Passed: 108-2
SB
876 (H-1) (Hansen), RC 396, 6/11/2014, Passed: 108-2
SB
877 (H-1) (Casperson), RC 397, 6/11/2014, Passed: 108-2
Next: Returned to the Senate
This is a legislative package
that amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to codify recommendations
made in the Michigan Comprehensive Trail Plan report, including the creation of
the Pure Michigan Trails program.
Enable
Director of WCA to authorize reimbursement from Compensation Supplement Fund
SB
900 (S-1) (Brandenburg), RC 398, 6/11/2014, Passed:
Next: Returned to the Senate
The bill would amend the
Workers’ Disability Compensation Act (Act) to enable the Director of the
Workers’ Compensation Agency (WCA) to authorize claims for reimbursement from
the Compensation Supplement Fund (Fund) to be filed for periods of time different
from those prescribed in the Act.
Eliminates
prescription requirement for physical therapy in certain cases
SB
690 (H-1) (Moolenaar), RC 399, 6/11/2014, Passed: 108-2
Next: Returned to the Senate
The bill would permit a
physical therapist or physical therapist assistant to treat an individual
without a prescription for physical therapy services.
Allows
insurance to withhold reimbursement for physical therapy unless patient has
prescription
SB
691 (H-1) (WARREN), RC 400, 6/11/2014, Passed: 106-4
Next: Returned to the Senate
SB 691 H-1 (WARREN):
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Nonprofit Health Care
Corporation Reform Act, which
governs Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM), if a
BCBSM certificate or coverage
under a prudent purchaser agreement provided for benefits for services provided
by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant under a
licensed physical therapist’s supervision, BCBSM would not have to provide
benefits or reimburse for a practice of physical therapy service or practice as
a physical therapist assistant service unless the service was provided pursuant
to a prescription from a health professional.
Allows
insurance to withhold reimbursement for physical therapy unless patient has
prescription
SB
692 (H-1) (Casperson), RC 401, 6/11/2014, Passed: 106-4
Next: Returned to the Senate
SB 692 H-1 (Casperson): If
coverage under a prudent purchaser agreement provided for benefits for services
provided by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant under
a licensed physical therapist’s supervision, the Prudent Purchaser Act would
not require that coverage or reimbursement to be provided for a practice of
physical therapy service or physical therapy assistant service, unless the
service was provided pursuant to a prescription from a health professional.
Allows
insurance to withhold reimbursement for physical therapy unless patient has
prescription
SB
693 (H-1) (Hildenbrand), RC 402, 6/11/2014, Passed: 106-4
Next: Returned to the Senate
SB 693 H-1 (Hildenbrand): Under
the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act, an employer would not have to
reimburse or cause to be reimbursed charges for physical therapy service unless
it was provided by a licensed physical therapist or physical therapist
assistant under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist pursuant to a
prescription from a health professional.
Allows
insurance to withhold reimbursement for physical therapy unless patient has
prescription
SB
694 (H-1) (Green), RC 403, 6/11/2014, Passed: 106-4
Next: Returned to the Senate
SB 694 H-1 (Green): Under
Chapter 31 of the Insurance Code, personal protection insurance benefits are
payable for allowable expenses consisting of all reasonable charges incurred
for reasonable necessary products, services and accommodations for an injured
person’s care, recovery, or rehabilitation. Under the bill, reimbursement of
coverage for expenses within personal protection insurance coverage would not
be required for a practice of physical therapy services or practice as a
physical therapist’s assistant service, unless the services was provided by a
licensed physical therapist or physical therapist assistant under his or her
supervision pursuant to a prescription from a health professional.
Create
the “Eye Care Consumer Protection Law” within the Public Health Code
SB
853 (H-1) (Jones), RC 404, 6/11/2014, Passed: 108-2
Next: Returned to the Senate
The bill specifies that, except
as otherwise provided, spectacles and contact lenses would be medical devices
and would be subject to the requirements of the part created under this bill
(Part 55A) for the protection of consumers. It would not apply to a diagnostic
contact lens that was used by a licensee during an examination and evaluation,
an optical instrument or device that was not intended to correct or enhance
vision, or an optical instrument that is not made, designed, or sold for a
particular individual.
Requires
hazardous waste facility operating license applicant to disclose criminal
convictions
SB
20 (H-1) (HOPGOOD), RC 405, 6/11/2014, Passed: 110-0
Next: Returned to the Senate
SB 20 (H-1) would amend Part
111 (Hazardous Waste Management) of the Natural Resources and Environmental
Protection Act to require an applicant for a hazardous waste facility operating
license to disclose criminal convictions for violations committed in
furtherance of obtaining a license, and authorize the Department of
Environmental Quality (DEQ) to deny a license because of such a conviction.
Adds
vapor products and alternative nicotine products to the list of items that are
prohibited from minors under the Youth Tobacco Act
SB
667 (H-1) (ANDERSON), RC 406, 6/11/2014, Passed: 194-16
Next: Returned to the Senate
Senate Bill 667 (H-1)
(ANDERSON) adds vapor products and alternative nicotine products to the list of
items that are prohibited from minors under the Youth Tobacco Act.
Committee: Regulatory Reform 13
Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Pass, 1 Absent
Prohibits
the selling, giving, or furnishing of vapor products or alternative nicotine
products to minors
SB
668 (H-2) (Jones), RC 407, 6/11/2014, Passed: 96-14
Next: Returned to the Senate
Senate Bill 668 (H-2) (Jones)
prohibits the selling, giving, or furnishing of vapor products or alternative
nicotine products to minors.
School
Aid Omnibus Budget
HB
5314 (Conference Report) (Rogers), RC 408, 6/11/2014, Passed: 60-50
Next: Transmitted back to
Senate
HB 5314 is the appropriations
to K-12, community colleges, and higher education.
Amend
the Aquatic Nuisance Control Section of the Natural Resources and Environmental
Protection Act
SB
444 (S-5) (Casperson), RC 409, 6/11/2014, Passed: 60-50
Next: Returned to the Senate
Senate Bill 444 (S-5)
(Casperson) amends the Aquatic Nuisance Control Section of the Natural
Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA).
Rules
for Treasury Department conduct
SB
327 (Robertson), RC 410, 6/11/2014, Passed: 109-1
Next: Returned to the Senate
The Revenue Act (MCL 205.4)
requires that the Department of Treasury develop guidelines to govern
departmental employee responses to inquiries from the public and standards for
tax audit activities. The guidelines are to explicitly exclude the use of a
collection goal or quota for evaluating an employee, and are to be compiled
into an employee handbook.
Creates
“Methamphetamine Abuse Reporting Act”
SB
535 (S-2) (Proos), RC 411, 6/12/2014, Passed:107-0
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
Senate Bill 535 (S-2) (Proos)
creates the “Methamphetamine Abuse Reporting Act” to create a mechanism for
certain methamphetamine related convictions to trigger a “stop-sale alert” to
prevent an individual from purchasing products with pseudoephedrine or
ephedrine (“PSE”).
Requires
stop-sale alerts for persons who are ineligible yet attempt to buy ephedrine
SB
756 (Proos), RC 412, 6/12/2014, Passed: 110-0
Next: Returned to the Senate
Senate Bill 756 would require
the NLPEx system to generate stop-sale alerts for persons who are ineligible
yet attempt to buy ephedrine or pseudoephedrine (PSE) under the
“Methamphetamine Abuse Reporting Act.” The bill further prohibits retailers
from selling to such individuals when a stop sale alert is generated.
Omnibus
budget appropriations bill for FY 2015
HB
5313 (CR-1) (Haveman), RC 413, 6/12/2014, Passed: 100-10
Next: Transmitted
Provides appropriations for all
departments of the state.
Allow
strict discipline academies to enroll students from juvenile facilities
SB
644 (S-1) (Hildenbrand), RC 414, 6/12/2014, Passed: 96-14
Next: Sent to the Senate
SB 644 (S-1) (Hildenbrand)
amends the Revised School Code to allow strict discipline academies to enroll
students who are placed in high or medium security juvenile facilities, mental
health facilities, or child caring institutions operated by private agencies.
Teacher
and Administrator Evaluations
SB
817 (S-2) (Pappageorge), RC 415, 6/12/2014, Passed: 110-0
Next: Returned to Senate
SB 817 (S-2) as amended in the
House on June 11, 2014 is the Senate version of teacher and administrator
evaluation.
Prohibit
issuing a certificate of insurance that would alter the coverage provided by an
insurance policy
SB
715 (H-1) (Casperson), RC 416, 6/12/2014, Passed: 109-1
Next: Returned to Senate
SB 715 would prohibit issuing a
certificate of insurance that would alter the coverage provided by an insurance
policy referred to in the certificate, or which contained false or misleading
information concerning a policy, or requiring the issuance of a certificate
with false or misleading information regarding a policy. The bill also
establishes that a person would have a right to notice of cancellation only
under the terms of an insurance policy.
Increases
regulations on pharmaceutical facilities that provide compounding services for
sterile pharmaceuticals
SB
704 (S-3) (Hune), RC 418, 6/12/2014, Passed: 110-0
SB
904 (H-2) (Hune), RC 419, 6/12/2014, Passed:110-0
Next: Returned to the Senate
Senate Bill 704 (S-3) (Hune)
increases regulations on pharmaceutical facilities that provide compounding
services for sterile pharmaceuticals. Senate Bill 904 (Hune) establishes
felonies related to violating regulations proposed in SB 704 (S-3).
Expands
public on premise liquor licenses in redevelopment and development project
areas
SB
846 (Hildenbrand), RC 420, 6/12/2014, Passed:
Next: Returned to the Senate
Senate Bill 846 (Hildenbrand)
expands the issuance of public on premise liquor licenses in redevelopment and
development project areas in villages and townships, in addition to cities.
Require
background checks prior to an individual adopting and animal
HB
4534 (H-7) (Muxlow), RC 421, 6/12/2014, Passed: 98-12
Next: Sent to the Senate for
consideration
House Bill 4534 (H-7) amends
Public Act 287 of 1969 (Pet Shops, Dog Pounds, and Animal Shelters) to
establish “Logan’s Law,” which would require animal control shelters and animal
protection shelters to conduct criminal background checks prior to allowing an
individual to adopt an animal.
Restricts
pet ownership for animal abusers
HB
4755 (H-2) (SANTANA), RC 422, 6/12/2014, Passed: 93-17
HB
5061 (H-2) (SANTANA), RC 423, 6/12/2014, Passed: 89-21
HB
5062 (H-2) (SANTANA), RC 425, 6/12/2014, Passed: 92-18
Next: Sent the Senate for
consideration
House Bill 4755 (H-2) (SANTANA)
restricts pet ownership and possession for animal abusers. House Bill 5061
(H-2) (SANTANA) allows animal control shelters or animal protection shelters to
consider an individual’s criminal background history prior to adopting out
animals. House Bill 5062 waives the $10.00 ICHAT fee for animal shelters and
animal protection shelters conducting criminal background checks prior to
adopting out animals.
Prohibits
the practice of soliciting business as the scene of an accident
HB
4545 (H-4) (Zorn), RC 424, 6/12/2014, Passed: 105-5
Next: Sent to the Senate for consideration
HB 4545 (H-2) (Zorn) prohibits
a person from traveling to the scene of anaccident to solicit business for a
wrecker, recovery, or towing service.
Creation
of the “Breastfeeding Antidiscrimination Act”
SB
674 (WARREN), RC 426, 6/12/2014, Passed:108-2
Next: Returned to the Senate
The bill creates the
“Breastfeeding Antidiscrimination Act.”
Provides
health insurance for family of public safety officers who die in the line of
duty
HB
5608 (H-2) (Schmidt), RC 427, 6/12/2014, Passed: 110-0
Next: Sent to the Senate for
consideration
House Bill 5608 (H-2) (Schmidt)
would require the state to provide health insurance to the surviving spouses
and dependents of public safety officers who died in the line of duty.
Creates
an offer-in-compromise tax program
HB
4003 (S-3) (Walsh), RC 428, 6/12/2014, Passed: 109-1
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
This bill will create an offer-in-compromise
program in Michigan where specific taxpayers with unpaid taxes can negotiate
with the state to pay less than what is owed to clear the debt.
Create
the "municipal utility residential clean energy program act"
HB
5397 (Haveman), RC 429, 6/12/2014, Passed: 108-2
Next: Sent to the Senate for
consideration
House Bill 5397 would create
the "municipal utility residential clean energy program act."
Increase
max. penalties for driving while under the influence of alcohol or controlled
substance
HB
4567 (H-2) (Kowall), RC 430, 6/12/2014, Passed: 99-11
HB
4568 (H-2) (Kowall), RC 432, 6/12/2014,
Passed: 98-12
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
House Bill 4567 (H-2) and House
Bill 4568 (H-2) (Kowall) increase the statutory maximum penalties for driving
while under the influence of alcohol or a schedule 1 controlled substance.
Funds
for Michigan State Capitol Site Fund
SB
678 (Kahn), RC 431, 6/12/2014, Passed: 109-1
Next: Senate Bill 678 (H-1)
(Kahn) provides on-going funding for the Michigan State Capitol Site Fund to
help restore and maintain the Capitol Building.
Eliminate
regulation and registration of foresters
SB
481 (Jansen), RC 433, 6/12/2014, Passed: 57-53
SB
484 (Jansen), RC 434, 6/12/2014, Passed: 61-49
HB
4379 (Crawford), RC 435, 6/12/2014, Passed: 59-51
HB
4380 (Crawford), RC 436, 6/12/2014, Passed: 59-51
Next: Returned to the Senate
These bills repeal Article 21
of the Occupational Code, which regulates and provides for the registration of
foresters. The bill also rescinds administrative rules and deletes provisions
of the Code related to foresters.
Penalties
for residential squatters
HB
5069 (Heise), RC 437, 6/12/2014, Passed: 98-12
HB
5070 (Heise), RC 438, 6/12/2014, Passed: 94-16
HB
5071 (Heise), RC 439, 6/12/2014, Passed: 95-15
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
Collectively, House Bills
5069-5071 penalize residential squatters.
Increase
list of family members who are not subject to use tax while transferring a
vehicle
HB
5261 (Cotter), RC 440, 6/12/2014, Passed: 109-1
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
House Bill 5261 (S-2) would
amend the Use Tax Act to add in-laws to the list of family members who are not
subject to the use tax when transferring a vehicle, effective January 1, 2014.
Relationships to be included for the exemption under the bill are: father-inlaw,
mother-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, and
grandparent in-law.
Provide
tuition assistance to members of the Michigan National Guard
HB
5451 (S-3) (Rendon), RC 441, 6/12/2014, Passed: 110-0
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
The bill would create a new Act
known as the “Michigan National Guard
Tuition Assistance Act” to
provide tuition assistance to members of the Michigan National
Guard. The Senate S-3 would
require that an eligible person would be required to have completed the course
of study with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Exempt
stamp sands from the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act
SB
872 (H-1) (Casperson), RC 442, 6/12/2014, Passed: 67-43
Next: Returned to the Senate
Senate Bill 872 (H-1)
(Casperson) would exempt stamp sands from Part 201 (Environmental Remediation)
of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA), and provide
that property where stamp sands were deposited would not be subject to Part 201
unless excessive hazardous substances also were present.
Bills
to take effect after 90 days after the date they are filed
HJR
FF (McBroom), RC 443, 6/12/2014, Passed: 60-50
Next: Postponed, vote
reconsidered
Legislature; rules; bills take
effect upon the expiration of 90 days after the date they are filed with the
secretary of state; provide for.
Amends sec. 27, art. IV of the
state constitution.
Repeal
driver responsibility fees
HB
5414 (Haveman), RC 444, 6/12/2014, Passed: 110-0
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
This bill phases out and
ultimately repeal the often criticized driver responsibility fees.
Clarify
how CTE programs work in conjunction with Michigan Merit Curriculum
SB
66 (S-8) (Proos), RC 445, 6/12/2014, Passed:110-0
Next: Returned to the Senate
SB 66 (S-8) addresses concerns
regarding the establishment of career and technical education (CTE) programs
and how they work in conjunction with the Michigan Merit
Curriculum (MMC).
Amends
Michigan Merit Curriculum for certain subjects
HB
4465 (H-3) (McBroom), RC 446, 6/12/2014, Passed: 89-21
HB
4466 (H-3) (Johnson), RC 447, 6/12/2014, Passed: 90-20
Next: Sent to the Governor’s
office
House Bill 4465 (McBroom)
amends section 1278a of the Revised School Code to alter the current Michigan
Merit Curriculum (MMC) standards as they relate to Algebra II, foreign language
and Physical Education
