The following is a summary of
legislation that passed the House 2.15.16-2.19.16. Feel free to contact me with
any questions or if you need additional information (517-373-0826).
Note: This week, a package of 5 bills regarding the increase
of speed limits were scheduled for a floor vote. HB 4427 (H-2) and HB 4426 (H-4)
were first passed then reconsidered due to insufficient support for the rest of
the package.
Exempting Maple Sap Transport from
Seasonal Weight Restrictions
HB 4418 (Chatfield) RC 38, 2/16/16 Passed 76-29
Next: Sent to the Senate
Committee: Transportation and Infrastructure
Description: HB 4418 (Chatfield) amends the definition of “agricultural commodities” in the truck-weight section of the Vehicle Code to include maple sap.
Description: HB 4418 (Chatfield) amends the definition of “agricultural commodities” in the truck-weight section of the Vehicle Code to include maple sap.
Waive Vehicle Registration Late Fee
for Vehicles Kept in Storage
HB 4634 (H-1) (Glardon) RC 39, 2/16/16 Passed 88-17
Next: Sent to the Senate
Committee: Transportation and Infrastructure
Description: HB 4634 (H-1) (Glardon) provides for the waiving of the $10 late registration fee on a vehicle that is in storage at the time of the vehicle’s registration renewal date.
Description: HB 4634 (H-1) (Glardon) provides for the waiving of the $10 late registration fee on a vehicle that is in storage at the time of the vehicle’s registration renewal date.
Revise Judicial Compensation
Calculations
SB 56 (H-1) (Jones) RC 40, 2/16/16 Passed 97-6
Next: Return to the Senate
Committee: Appropriations
Description: SB 56 (H-1) (Jones) would amend several sections of the Revised Judicature Act (RJA) of 1961 (1961 PA 236) to revise the way salaries and compensation are calculated for judges of the Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, Probate Court, and District Court.
Description: SB 56 (H-1) (Jones) would amend several sections of the Revised Judicature Act (RJA) of 1961 (1961 PA 236) to revise the way salaries and compensation are calculated for judges of the Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, Probate Court, and District Court.
Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock
Devices (BAIID) Regulations and Certification
SB 176 (H-1) (Schuitmaker) RC 41, 2/17/16 Passed 80-26
SB 357 (S-1) (Schuitmaker) RC 42, 2/17/16 Passed 82-24
Next: Return to the Senate (SB 176);
Presentation to the Governor (SB 357)
Committee: Judiciary
Description: SB 176 (H-1) (Schuitmaker) would establish regulations and certification procedures for breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID) manufacturers, service centers, and installers. SB 357 (S-1) (Schuitmaker) would prohibit auto repair shops and mechanics from servicing a breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID) without approval from the Michigan Secretary of State (SOS). The bill would outline the conditions that such shops and mechanics would have to meet in order to be approved as service providers.
Description: SB 176 (H-1) (Schuitmaker) would establish regulations and certification procedures for breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID) manufacturers, service centers, and installers. SB 357 (S-1) (Schuitmaker) would prohibit auto repair shops and mechanics from servicing a breath alcohol ignition interlock device (BAIID) without approval from the Michigan Secretary of State (SOS). The bill would outline the conditions that such shops and mechanics would have to meet in order to be approved as service providers.
Permitting Tribal Conservation
Officers to Inspect Hunting, Fishing, or Harvester Licenses
SB 588 (S-1) (Casperson) RC 43, 2/17/16 Passed 102-4
Next: Presentation to the Governor
Committee: Tourism and Outdoor Recreation
Description: SB 588 (S-1) (Casperson) would amend MCL 324.43516 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (“NREPA”), 1994 PA 451, to require an individual who has been issued a hunting, fishing, or fur harvester’s license to carry and exhibit it upon the request of a tribal conservation officer. Under current law, an individual only has to exhibit such license upon the demand of a conservation officer, a law enforcement officer, or the owner or occupant of the land under certain circumstances.
Description: SB 588 (S-1) (Casperson) would amend MCL 324.43516 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (“NREPA”), 1994 PA 451, to require an individual who has been issued a hunting, fishing, or fur harvester’s license to carry and exhibit it upon the request of a tribal conservation officer. Under current law, an individual only has to exhibit such license upon the demand of a conservation officer, a law enforcement officer, or the owner or occupant of the land under certain circumstances.
Electronic Continuing Education
Tracking Services
SB 554 (Schuitmaker) RC 44, 2/17/16 Passed 104-2
SB 555 (H-1) (Schuitmaker) RC 45, 2/17/16 Passed 104-2
Next: Presentation to the Governor (SB
554);
Return to the Senate (SB 555)
Committee: Regulatory Reform
Description: SB 554 (Schuitmaker) amend the Occupations section of the Public Health Code to allow the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to enter into an agreement with a private entity to provide an electronic tracking system that would provide record of the continuing education completed by individuals licensed or registered under the respective codes. SB 555 (H-1) (Schuitmaker) amend the Occupational Code, respectively, to allow the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to enter into an agreement with a private entity to provide an electronic tracking system that would provide record of the continuing education completed by individuals licensed or registered under the respective codes
Description: SB 554 (Schuitmaker) amend the Occupations section of the Public Health Code to allow the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to enter into an agreement with a private entity to provide an electronic tracking system that would provide record of the continuing education completed by individuals licensed or registered under the respective codes. SB 555 (H-1) (Schuitmaker) amend the Occupational Code, respectively, to allow the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to enter into an agreement with a private entity to provide an electronic tracking system that would provide record of the continuing education completed by individuals licensed or registered under the respective codes
Increasing Speed Limits
HB 4427 (H-2) (SMILEY) RC 46, 2/17/16 Passed 67-39 (*Vote Reconsidered)
HB 4426 (H-4) (KIVELA) RC 47, 2/17/16 Passed 67-39 (*Vote Reconsidered)
Next: Sent to the Senate
Committee: Transportation and Infrastructure
Description: HB 4427 (H-2) (SMILEY) amends the Insurance Code to change the awarding of “eligibility points” for a speed limit violation of 5 mph or less from 2 points to 1 point. HB 4426 (H-4) (KIVELA) adjusts the points awarded for speeding violations on a person’s driving record by reducing the points for a speed violation of 5 mph over or less from 2 to 1. The bill also provides that local traffic regulations must be based on “standard and accepted engineering practices as specified in the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.”
Description: HB 4427 (H-2) (SMILEY) amends the Insurance Code to change the awarding of “eligibility points” for a speed limit violation of 5 mph or less from 2 points to 1 point. HB 4426 (H-4) (KIVELA) adjusts the points awarded for speeding violations on a person’s driving record by reducing the points for a speed violation of 5 mph over or less from 2 to 1. The bill also provides that local traffic regulations must be based on “standard and accepted engineering practices as specified in the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.”
Partial Refunding of Flint Water
Utility Bills
SB 136 (Hildenbrand) RC
48, 2/17/16 Passed 106-0
Next: Presentation to the Governor
Committee: Appropriations
Description: SB 136 (Hildenbrand) $30M GF to cover 65% of the cost of water bills for residents of the City of Flint.
Description: SB 136 (Hildenbrand) $30M GF to cover 65% of the cost of water bills for residents of the City of Flint.
Creating Civil Fine for Not
Obtaining Motorcycle Endorsement on Drivers License
HB 4651 (PLAWECKI) RC
49, 2/18/16 Passed 87-19
Next: Sent to the Senate
Committee: Criminal Justice
Description: HB 4651 (PLAWECKI) increases penalties for operating a motorcycle without a motorcycle endorsement. The current penalty is a misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $100 and/or imprisonment of up to 90 days. HB 4651 would increase the maximum fine to $500 for a first violation and, for a second or subsequent violation, increase the maximum fine to $1,000 and the maximum term of imprisonment to 1 year.
Description: HB 4651 (PLAWECKI) increases penalties for operating a motorcycle without a motorcycle endorsement. The current penalty is a misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $100 and/or imprisonment of up to 90 days. HB 4651 would increase the maximum fine to $500 for a first violation and, for a second or subsequent violation, increase the maximum fine to $1,000 and the maximum term of imprisonment to 1 year.
Naming Patient Programming Center
for James K. Haveman
SB 680 (MacGregor) RC 50, 2/18/16 Passed 79-27
Next: Presentation to the Governor
Committee: Health Policy
Description: SB 680 (MacGregor) names the new patient programming center at the Walter P. Reuther Psychiatric Hospital the "James K. Haveman Center for Activity, Rehabilitation, and Therapy."
Description: SB 680 (MacGregor) names the new patient programming center at the Walter P. Reuther Psychiatric Hospital the "James K. Haveman Center for Activity, Rehabilitation, and Therapy."
Taxation of Direct Mail
HB 5132 (Farrington) RC 51, 2/18/16 Passed 104-2
HB 5133 (BYRD) RC 52, 2/18/16 Passed 104-2
Next: Sent to the Senate
Committee: Tax Policy
Description: HB 5132 (Farrington) amends the Sales Tax Act to revise provisions related to sourcing the payment of tax between sellers and purchasers with regard to certain direct mail transactions. The bill is aimed at bringing Michigan into compliance with the multi-state Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. HB 5133 (BYRD) amends Use Tax Act to revise provisions related to sourcing the payment of tax between sellers and purchasers with regard to certain direct mail transactions. The bill is aimed at bringing Michigan into compliance with the multi-state Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.
Description: HB 5132 (Farrington) amends the Sales Tax Act to revise provisions related to sourcing the payment of tax between sellers and purchasers with regard to certain direct mail transactions. The bill is aimed at bringing Michigan into compliance with the multi-state Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. HB 5133 (BYRD) amends Use Tax Act to revise provisions related to sourcing the payment of tax between sellers and purchasers with regard to certain direct mail transactions. The bill is aimed at bringing Michigan into compliance with the multi-state Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.
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