Michigan State Legislation

Michigan Senate memorial honors Dr. Schwarz, physician and public servant; copies go to his family.

Farm haulers could carry heavier loads temporarily and skip some notices and permits. Local roads and safety will depend on timing and enforcement.

This bill adds a new election-offense felony to sentencing rules for repeat violations by military or federal officers. It changes how courts classify and punish such cases.

It would require disclosure of who pays for social media political posts. It could affect people who create or post content and may lead to fines.

If passed, it would stop a driver or the app from canceling an accepted ride to attract a higher-paying rider, affecting how rides are assigned and how disruptions are handled.

The bill would ban knowingly giving false information about a child's parent to the welfare department. Violations could lead to jail time or fines.

The bill would set rules to lower the carbon in fuels and let credits be bought and sold. It could raise or stabilize fuel costs for drivers.

It would create loan programs and advisory support for mass timber projects. The goal is to spur jobs, housing, and local development.

Limits solitary confinement and requires health checks and regular reports. It protects vulnerable inmates and improves access to care and review processes.

The bill would repeal a rule about passengers in pickup beds. It could allow riding in open beds, but details and safety protections are unclear.

It changes who appoints county office vacancies. In some counties, the county executive would join the clerk and prosecutor to pick replacements.