Insider Intelligence
Proposed Prescription Drug Board Moves
The Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee advanced legislation creating an independent Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB). Key Points: The board would have the authority to analyze, evaluate, and recommend strategies to mitigate the...
Auto Insurance Reforms Introduced
Senators Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.) and Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) introduced legislation they hope will improve access to care for drivers severely injured in auto accidents. Key Points: In 2019, the legislature reformed the first-party personal injury...
House Passes Voting Reform
Legislation allowing the spouse and/or dependent of an active duty servicemember, serving overseas, to vote electronically was passed by the House this week. Key Points: The legislation was introduced by Representative Carol Glanville (D-Walker). Under current law,...
Change to Counting Incarcerated People Proposed
Under legislation proposed by Senator Sylvia Santana (D-Detroit), a person would be counted by their pre-incarceration address, not the address of the prison, during a population count. Key Points: The Department of Corrections would collect a person’s...
New State Police Director Named
Governor Whitmer selected Captain James F. Grady II to lead the Michigan State Police (MSP), which includes a promotion to the rank of colonel. Key Points: Captain Grady has more than 25 years of experience in public safety, including nearly a decade of leadership...
Looking Ahead to the Week of September 30 – October 6, 2023
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule. The Michigan Supreme Court will begin its new term on Wednesday, October 4. To watch the oral arguments online, please click...
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