The following is a summary of legislation that passed the House 4.18.16-4.22.16. Please contact me with any questions or if you need additional information (517-373-0826).

Requiring Court Ordered Domestic Violence Mediation

HB 4476 (S-3) (SANTANA) RC 158, 4/19/16 Passed 107-1

Next: Presentation to the Governor

Committee: Criminal Justice
Description: HB 4476 (S-3) (SANTANA) Prior to submitting a contested issued in a domestic relations action to mediation, the bill would require a court to first conduct a hearing under the Michigan Court Rules to determine whether mediation is appropriate under the following circumstances: If a Personal Protection Order has been issued protecting one party and restraining the other party. One or both of the parties are involved in a child abuse or neglect proceeding.

             

Allowing Personal Protection Orders for Pets

HB 4478 (S-1) (KOSOWSKI) RC 159, 4/19/16 Passed 100-8

Next: Presentation to the Governor

Committee: Criminal Justice
Description: HB 4478 (S-1) (KOSOWSKI) would include protection for pets within personal protection orders.

Modifying Best Interests Factors for Child Custody Arrangements

HB 4480 (S-1) (Heise) RC 160, 4/19/16 Passed 79-27

Next: Presentation to the Governor

Committee: Criminal Justice
Description: HB 4480 (S-1) (Heise) would prohibit a court from considering negatively any reasonable action taken by a parent to protect a child or that parent from the child’s other abusive parent when deciding what custody arrangements are in the best interests of the child.

Prohibiting the Courts from Awarding Custody of a Child Conceived as a Result of Criminal Sexual Conduct to a Parent Convicted of that Act

HB 4481 (S-1) (Lyons) RC 161, 4/19/16 Passed 105-3

Next: Presentation to the Governor

Committee: Criminal Justice
Description: HB 4481 (S-1) (Lyons) would expand the current law prohibitions on a court awarding custody of a child conceived as a result of criminal sexual conduct to a parent convicted of that act.

Allowing School Districts to Form or Join Recreational Authorities with Other Municipalities

HB 4578 (H-1) (Potvin) RC 162, 4/19/16 Passed 108-0

Next: Sent to the Senate

Committee: Local Government
Description: HB 4578 (H-1) (Potvin) amends PA 321 of 2000, the Recreational Authorities Act to allow for school districts to form or join recreational authorities with other municipalities.

Requiring Notice for Entry on Property for Certain Drain Projects

HB 4656 (H-2) (Johnson) RC 163, 4/19/16 Passed 108-0

Next: Sent to the Senate

Committee: Local Government
Description: HB 4656 (H-2) (Johnson) amends the Drain Code to require 7 days prior notification of property owners of the need of their property to be entered for any excavation or tree removal.

Amending the Administration of Personal Property Tax Exemptions

HB 5525 (H-1) (Nesbitt) RC 164, 4/20/16 Passed 107-1

HB 5526 (H-1) (Farrington) RC 165, 4/20/16 Passed 107-1

HB 5527 (Farrington) RC 166, 4/20/16 Passed 107-1

HB 5545 (Farrington) RC 167, 4/20/16 Passed 107-1

Next: Sent to the Senate

Committee: Tax Policy
Description: HB 5525 (H-1) (Nesbitt) amends various statutes to change administrative processes related to personal property tax reforms finalized in 2014. HB 5526 (H-1) (Farrington) amends various statutes to change administrative processes related to personal property tax reforms finalized in 2014. HB 5527 (Farrington) amends various statutes to change administrative processes related to personal property tax reforms finalized in 2014. HB 5545 (Farrington) amends various statutes to change administrative processes related to personal property tax reforms finalized in 2014.

Regulating the Sale of Used Auto Parts to Dealers

SB 331 (H-1) (Jones) RC 168, 4/21/16 Passed 83-24

Next: Return to the Senate

Committee: Commerce and Trade
Description: SB 331 (H-1) (Jones) amends how dealers who receive used tires, wheels, and rims can pay individuals who bring those items in for sale.