Insider Intelligence
Senate Considering Allowing Changes to Wages, Benefits
The Senate is working on a package of bills allowing local governments to set certain employment standards such as minimum wage and benefits. The two bills were introduced by Senator Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo) in March and last week were reported by the Senate Labor...
Committee Working on Local Ordinance Change
The House Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Committee is working on a bill allowing local governments to have more autonomy to make their own ordinances. Key Points: Introduced by Representative Felicia Brabec (D-Ann Arbor). Repeals a...
Water Affordability Proposal Introduced
Legislation aimed at ensuring all residents can afford drinking water was introduced this week in both chambers. The proposed reforms come from the work undertaken by a workgroup convened by Senator Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), which was comprised of water...
Economic Development Package Proposed
Legislation seeking to modernize and transform Michigan’s largest economic development tool was introduced this week. The proposal transforms the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) Fund into the Make It In Michigan Fund, a community-based approach to...
Senate Considers Change to Vehicle Titles
Legislation allowing the electronic transfer of titles or interest in vehicles heard testimony this week in the Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson testified in support of the proposal. Key Points: SB 533 was...
Looking Ahead to the Week of October 7 – 13, 2023
The House and Senate are scheduled to hold their typical Tuesday – Thursday session schedule.
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