The following is a summary of legislation that passed the House 1.11.16-1.15.16. Feel free to contact my office at 517-373-5568 or AndySchor@house.mi.gov with any questions or if you need additional information.

Amending “Earth Change” Permit Exemptions

HB 4604 (S-2) (B. Roberts) RC 1, 1/13/16 Passed 64-43

Next: Presentation to the Governor

Committee: Agriculture
Description: HB 4604 (S-2) (B. Roberts) amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA) part 91 (Soil Erosion) to allow municipal and county “earth change” permit exemptions.

Prohibit Collection of State Park Fees on Free Fishing Weekends

HB 4983 (S-1) (Rendon) RC 2, 1/13/16 Passed 93-14

Next: Presentation to the Governor

Committee: Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
Description: HB 4983 (S-1) (Rendon) would amend the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA) to allow free parking and access to state parks, recreation areas, or state–operated public boating access sites during free fishing weekend.

Require Professional Development for Career and College Counseling

HB 4552 (H-3) (B. Roberts) RC 3, 1/13/16 Passed 78-29

Next: Sent to the Senate

Committee: Workforce and Talent Development
Description: HB 4552 (H-3) (B. Roberts) would require school counselors to attend training in college prep and career counseling as part of their licensing renewal process.

Increasing the Ratio for Apprentice Electricians on a Job Site

HB 4813 (H-4) (Price) RC 4, 1/13/16 Passed 58-49

Next: Sent to the Senate

Committee: Workforce and Talent Development
Description: HB 4813 (H-4) (Price) would amend the Electrical Administrative Act to increase the requirement that apprentices should be supervised on a 1 to 1 basis to a 1 to 3 basis.