Bill > HB5641

This bill establishes the Michigan International Trade Commission, a new body within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, to advise the state on international trade matters. The commission will be composed of nine members appointed by the governor, representing various sectors including agriculture, shipping, healthcare, automotive manufacturing, financial services, organized labor, and international trade policy experts. The commission's duties include analyzing international trade's impact on Michigan industries, informing the public about the state's competitiveness in global markets, providing quarterly reports to the legislature on the trade impact of tariffs, and making recommendations to the governor and legislature on how to enhance Michigan's global economic competitiveness. Members will not receive a salary but can be reimbursed for expenses, and the commission's operations will adhere to open meeting and freedom of information laws.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-HB-5641