The following is a summary of legislation that passed the House 3.7.16-3.11.16. Feel free to contact me with any questions or if you need additional information (517-373-0826).

Amending Drain Code with Regards to Intercounty Drain Projects

HB 5278 (H-2) (Glardon) RC 92, 3/8/16 Passed 100-3

Next: Sent to the Senate

Committee: Local Government
Description: HB 5278 (H-2) (Glardon) would amend the Drain Code to allow intercounty drain projects, in which funds have been spent and the improvements have not been completed after five years, to spread the sum expended against the property of the original petitioners that created the intercounty drain project.

Funding the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Capital Outlay Projects

HB 5377 (Bumstead) RC 93, 3/9/16 Passed 103-2

Next: Sent to the Senate

Committee: Appropriations
Description: HB 5377 (Bumstead) is a FY15-16 appropriations bill that includes funding for the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) capital outlay projects. The bill appropriates $27.9M Gross, all restricted funds.

             

Enable Secretary of State to Forward Enhanced Driver’s License Photos to the Michigan State Police for Concealed Pistol Licenses

HB 5250 (Canfield) RC 94, 3/9/16 Passed 98-7       

Next: Sent to the Senate

Committee: Transportation and Infrastructure
Description: HB 5250 (Canfield) allows the Secretary of State to forward a person’s photo from an enhanced driver’s license or personal identification card to the Michigan State Police (MSP) to facilitate production of a concealed pistol license as provided in the State’s Handgun Licensing Law.

Modernizing Statutory References to the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Community

HB 5182 (Howrylak) RC 95, 3/9/16 Passed 105-0

HB 5183 (Bizon) RC 96, 3/9/16 Passed 105-0

HB 5184 (Runestad) RC 97, 3/9/16 Passed 105-0

Next: Sent to the Senate

Committee: Health Policy
Description: HB 5182 (Howrylak) The bill amends section 1 of the 1893 Public Act 116, which states that the State shall maintain the Michigan School for the Deaf, which is located in Flint.    

HB 5183 (Bizon) The bill amends section 3 of the 1937 Public Act 72 (Division on Deafness Act), and updates “deafness” to “deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing.” HB 5184 (Runestad) The bill amends section 5 of the 1937 Public Act 72 (Division of Deafness Act), and updates “deafness” to “deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing.”