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State Senator
Jim Runestad
(R) - Michigan
Michigan Senate District 23
In Office - Started: 01/01/2023

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Lansing, MI 48909-7536
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Bill Bill Name Summary Progress
SB0468 Elections: voting equipment; use of electronic voting systems that contain certain parts or equipment; prohibit. Amends secs. 795 & 795a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.795 & 168.795a). A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled"Michigan election law,"by amending sections 795 and 795a (MCL 168.795 and 168.795a), section 795 as amended by 2018 PA 127 and section 795a as amended by 1998 PA 215. In Committee
SB0458 Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; acceptance of certain contributions by judge or justice; prohibit. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 30a. A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled"Michigan campaign finance act,"(MCL 169.201 to 169.282) by adding section 30a. In Committee
SJRD Higher education: governing boards; open meetings for university boards; require. Adds sec. 4 to art. VIII of the state constitution. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 4 of article VIII, to update the enumeration of public universities and to require that the meetings of governing boards of public universities are open to the public. In Committee
SB0444 Public employees and officers: state; state contractors; require to verify legal residency of employees. Creates new act. A bill to require verification that public contracts are performed by employees who are entitled to work in the United States; to prescribe acceptable methods for verifying legal presence in the United States; to condition the eligibility of employers to perform certain public contracts on participation in the federal immigrant verification system; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide sanctions and penalties. In Committee
SB0445 Corrections: other; report of certain aggregate data for prisoners who are not citizens of the United States; require the department to provide. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 7b. A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled"Corrections code of 1953,"(MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 7b. In Committee
SB0427 Civil rights: open meetings; remedies for violations of the open meetings act; revise. Amends sec. 11 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.271). A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled"Open meetings act,"by amending section 11 (MCL 15.271). In Committee
SB0043 Law enforcement: other; requirement to enforce federal immigration laws; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0042'25 A bill to require certain law enforcement agencies to perform certain immigration officer functions under the direction and oversight of certain federal immigration agencies; to create the jail enforcement model and warrant service officer program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. In Committee
SB0410 Weapons: firearms; corrections code of 1953; update references. Amends sec. 33b of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.233b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0406'25 A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled"Corrections code of 1953,"by amending section 33b (MCL 791.233b), as amended by 2019 PA 16. In Committee
SB0407 Weapons: firearms; 1927 PA 372; update references. Amends secs. 2, 2a, 5b, 5o, 12 & 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0406'25 A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled"An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act,"by amending sections 2, 2a, 5b, 5o, 12, and 15 (MCL 28.422, 28.422a, 28.425b, 28.425o, 28.432, and 28.435), sections 2 and 5b as amended by 2023 PA 37, sections 2a and 12 as amended by 2023 PA 19, section 5o as amended by 2017 PA 95, and section 15 as amended by 2023 PA 17. In Committee
SB0412 Health facilities: nursing homes; electronic monitoring devices in nursing homes; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 21702 & 21703 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.21702 & 333.21703) & adds secs. 21788, 21788a, 21788b, 21788c, 21788d, 21788e, 21788f, 21788g, 21788h & 21788i. A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"by amending sections 21702 and 21703 (MCL 333.21702 and 333.21703), section 21702 as amended by 1994 PA 73 and section 21703 as amended by 2015 PA 155, and by adding sections 21788, 21788a, 21788b, 21788c, 21788d, 21788e, 21788f, 21788g, 21788h, and 21788i. In Committee
SB0406 Weapons: firearms; certain provisions regarding weapons; repeal. Amends secs. 231 & 237a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.231 & 750.237a) & repeals secs. 227, 227a, 227c, 227d, 231a & 234d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.227 et seq.). A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled"The Michigan penal code,"by amending sections 231 and 237a (MCL 750.231 and 750.237a), as amended by 2017 PA 96; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. In Committee
SB0409 Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update references. Amends sec. 12, ch. IX & secs. 11b & 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0406'25 A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled"The code of criminal procedure,"by amending section 12 of chapter IX and sections 11b and 16m of chapter XVII (MCL 769.12, 777.11b, and 777.16m), section 12 of chapter IX as amended by 2012 PA 319, section 11b of chapter XVII as amended by 2023 PA 22, and section 16m of chapter XVII as amended by 2023 PA 200. In Committee
SB0408 Weapons: firearms; natural resources and environmental protection act; update references. Amends sec. 43510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43510). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0406'25 A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by amending section 43510 (MCL 324.43510), as amended by 2013 PA 108. In Committee
SB0368 Education: other; definition of qualified higher education expenses under Michigan education savings program; expand to include certain K-12 tuition expenses. Amends sec. 2 of 2000 PA 161 (MCL 390.1472). A bill to amend 2000 PA 161, entitled"Michigan education savings program act,"by amending section 2 (MCL 390.1472), as amended by 2024 PA 195. In Committee
SB0369 Public utilities: public service commission; calculation of costs of renewable energy; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 6y. A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled"An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"(MCL 460.1 to 460.11) by adding section 6y. In Committee
SJRC Natural resources: other; director of the department of natural resources; provide for election of. Adds sec. 21a to art. V of the state constitution. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by adding section 21a to article V, to provide for the election of the director of the department of natural resources. In Committee
SCR0005 A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Darwin Booher, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives. A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Darwin Booher, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0321 Individual income tax: credit; credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations and deduction of funds distributed to student opportunity scholarship accounts; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30) & adds secs. 279 & 679. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0320'25 A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled"Income tax act of 1967,"by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2023 PA 4, and by adding sections 279 and 679. In Committee
SB0320 Education: other; student opportunity scholarship accounts; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0321'25 A bill to establish a student opportunity scholarship program for eligible students; to provide for the certification of scholarship-granting organizations; to provide for student opportunity scholarship accounts; to prescribe conditions for use of the funds in the scholarship accounts; to provide for the administration of the student opportunity scholarship program; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state officers, agencies, and departments; and to allow certain tax credits and deductions. In Committee
SR0049 A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for George Alvin McManus Jr., former member of the Senate. A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for George Alvin McManus Jr., former member of the Senate. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0316 Health facilities: hospitals; assessment by preadmission screening unit of individual being considered for hospitalization within certain period after notification; require. Amends secs. 409 & 972 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1409 & 330.1972). A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled"Mental health code,"by amending sections 409 and 972 (MCL 330.1409 and 330.1972), section 409 as amended by 2022 PA 214 and section 972 as added by 2020 PA 402. In Committee
SR0045 A resolution to commemorate May 11-17, 2025, as Police Week. A resolution to commemorate May 11-17, 2025, as Police Week. Introduced
SB0300 Retirement: defined benefit; duties of investment fiduciary; modify. Amends sec. 13 of 1965 PA 314 (MCL 38.1133). A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled"Public employee retirement system investment act,"by amending section 13 (MCL 38.1133), as amended by 2018 PA 676. In Committee
SB0297 Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 20165 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20165) & adds sec. 17233. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0296'25 A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"by amending section 20165 (MCL 333.20165), as amended by 2024 PA 250, and by adding section 17233. In Committee
SB0296 Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21526. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0297'25 A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21526. In Committee
SR0039 A resolution to express our commitment to strengthening and deepening ties between the state of Michigan and Taiwan. A resolution to express our commitment to strengthening and deepening ties between the state of Michigan and Taiwan. Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0273 Agriculture: other; funding and standards for the MAEAP; modify, and extend sunset. Amends sec. 8715 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.8715). A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by amending section 8715 (MCL 324.8715), as amended by 2021 PA 123. In Committee
SB0270 Civil procedure: civil actions; immunity from civil action for individual who uses force in compliance with self-defense act; provide for. Amends secs. 2922b & 2922c of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2922b & 600.2922c). A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled"Revised judicature act of 1961,"by amending sections 2922b and 2922c (MCL 600.2922b and 600.2922c), section 2922b as added by 2006 PA 314 and section 2922c as added by 2006 PA 312. In Committee
SR0017 A resolution to recognize March 17, 2025, as Saint Patrick’s Day. A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 17, 2025, AS SAINT PATRICK’S DAY Signed/Enacted/Adopted
SB0128 State agencies (proposed): boards and commissions; Michigan-Ireland trade commission; establish. Creates new act. A bill to create a Michigan-Ireland trade commission within the Michigan economic development corporation and to prescribe its powers and duties; to create a fund; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. In Committee
SB0122 Health: other; enforcement powers of the department of health and human services under the public health code; modify. Amends secs. 2251, 2253, 2433, 2435, 2441, 2451, 2453, 2481, 12613, 13104, 13105a, 13108, 13516, 13736, 13737, 13738 & 20919 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2251 et seq.) & repeals secs. 1299, 2241, 2242, 2243, 2244, 2245, 2246, 2255, 2261, 2262, 2263, 2437, 2443, 2446, 2455, 2461, 2462, 2463 & 2465 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1299 et seq.). A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"by amending sections 2251, 2253, 2433, 2435, 2441, 2451, 2453, 2481, 12613, 13104, 13105a, 13108, 13516, 13736, 13737, 13738, and 20919 (MCL 333.2251, 333.2253, 333.2433, 333.2435, 333.2441, 333.2451, 333.2453, 333.2481, 333.12613, 333.13104, 333.13105a, 333.13108, 333.13516, 333.13736, 333.13737, 333.13738, and 333.20919), section 2251 as amended by 2012 PA 180, sections 2253 and 2453 as amended by 2022 PA 274, section 2441 as amended by 2010 PA 72, section 12613 as amended by 2009 PA 188, sections 13104 and 13108 as amended and section 13105a as added by 2010 PA 375, sections 13736, 13737, and 13738 as added by 1987 PA 203, and section 20919 as amended by 2019 PA 37; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. In Committee
SB0121 Weapons: firearms; enforcement of federal limitation on firearms; prohibit. Creates new act. A bill to prohibit the enforcement of certain federal laws in this state; and to provide for damages and remedies. In Committee
SB0118 Individual income tax: credit; credit for certain qualified dependents; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 281. A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled"Income tax act of 1967,"(MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 281. In Committee
SB0119 Education: curriculum; biology content standards and subject area content expectations and guidelines; modify to require instruction on human development. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1170c. A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled"The revised school code,"(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170c. In Committee
SB0120 Elections: voting procedures; process for voting without identification for election purposes; modify to include proof of identity and proof of state residency. Amends secs. 523, 523a, 813 & 829 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.523 et seq.). A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled"Michigan election law,"by amending sections 523, 523a, 813, and 829 (MCL 168.523, 168.523a, 168.813, and 168.829), section 523 as amended by 2018 PA 129 and sections 523a, 813, and 829 as amended by 2018 PA 603. In Committee
SB0117 Individual income tax: rate; repeal of the personal income tax; provide for. Amends title & sec. 601 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.601) & repeals pt. 1, pt. 3 & pt. 4 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.532, 206.701 - 206.725 & 206.801 - 206.847). A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled"Income tax act of 1967,"by amending the title and section 601 (MCL 206.601), the title as amended by 2023 PA 4 and section 601 as added by 2011 PA 38; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. In Committee
SB0091 Individual income tax: deductions; exclusion of certain gratuities for tipped employees; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30). A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled"Income tax act of 1967,"by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2023 PA 4. In Committee
SB0044 Crimes: other; illegal immigration; prohibit, and provide penalties. Creates new act. A bill to prohibit the illegal entry into or illegal presence in this state by an individual who is an alien; to provide penalties; to prohibit criminal arrests at certain locations; to provide for certain court orders; to grant immunity from liability and indemnification for enforcement actions to certain state and local government officials, employees, and contractors; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local government officers and entities; to provide for the legal defense of state officials, employees, and contractors; and to provide for reimbursement of certain state and local government officials, employees, and contractors for certain legal expenses. In Committee
SB0028 Agriculture: other; requirements for egg-laying hens; revise. Amends sec. 46 of 1988 PA 466 (MCL 287.746). A bill to amend 1988 PA 466, entitled"Animal industry act,"by amending section 46 (MCL 287.746), as amended by 2019 PA 132. In Committee
SB0045 Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes related to illegal immigration; create. Amends sec. 17d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17d). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0044'25 A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled"The code of criminal procedure,"by amending section 17d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17d), as amended by 2013 PA 124. In Committee
SB0042 Law enforcement: other; law enforcement immigration enforcement support grant; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0043'25 A bill to create the immigration and customs enforcement support fund; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. In Committee
Bill Bill Name Motion Vote Date Vote
SB0054 Labor: hours and wages; certain state projects paid for by bond or bond proposals, exempt from prevailing wage act. Amends sec. 9 of 2023 PA 10 (MCL 408.1109). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 188 06/26/2025 Nay
SB0046 Water supply: systems; mobile home park water delivery systems; regulate. Amends secs. 2, 3 & 15 of 1976 PA 399 (MCL 325.1002, et seq.). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 183 06/26/2025 Yea
SB0158 Consumer protection: other; certain uses of automated programs to purchase event tickets online; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0159'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 186 06/26/2025 Nay
SB0159 Consumer protection: other; attorney general investigations of the event online ticket sales act; provide for, and prescribe fines and remedies. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0158'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 187 06/26/2025 Nay
SB0266 Human services: medical services; certain personal service agreements; allow. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 112l. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 184 06/26/2025 Yea
SB0269 Aeronautics: airport authority; airport authority; exempt from certain funding restrictions. Amends sec. 135 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.135). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 185 06/26/2025 Yea
SB0319 Labor: collective bargaining; minimum staffing levels within a bargaining unit; make a mandatory subject of bargaining for certain public employees. Amends secs. 11 & 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.211 & 423.215). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 189 06/26/2025 Nay
SB0405 Controlled substances: other; definition of governmental agency under the administration of opioid antagonist act; modify. Amends sec. 101 of 2019 PA 39 (MCL 15.671). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0404'25 Reported Favorably Without Amendment 6/25/2025 06/26/2025 Yea
SB0402 Human services: medical services; coverage for street medicine services; require. Amends sec. 109 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.109). Reported Favorably With Substitute S-1 6/25/2025 06/26/2025 Nay
SB0399 Controlled substances: drug paraphernalia; definition of drug paraphernalia; modify. Amends sec. 7451 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7451). Reported Favorably Without Amendment 6/25/2025 06/26/2025 Yea
SB0403 Health occupations: pharmacists; dispensing certain addiction medications without undue delay; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 7333c. Reported Favorably With Substitute S-1 6/25/2025 06/26/2025 Nay
SB0400 Insurance: health insurers; prior authorization for certain opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder medications; prohibit. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ww. Reported Favorably Without Amendment 6/25/2025 06/26/2025 Yea
SB0398 Health: substance use disorder treatment; substance use disorder services programs requirements; modify, and prohibit the promulgation of certain rules. Amends secs. 6230 & 6234 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.6230 & 333.6234). Reported Favorably Without Amendment 6/25/2025 06/26/2025 Yea
SB0397 Human services: medical services; exemption of certain prescription drugs from the medical assistance prior authorization process; provide for. Amends sec. 109h of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.109h). Reported Favorably With Substitute S-1 6/25/2025 06/26/2025 Yea
SB0404 Controlled substances: other; opioid antagonist policy; require schools to implement in certain circumstances. Amends sec. 1178 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1178) & adds sec. 1179c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0405'25 Reported Favorably Without Amendment 6/25/2025 06/26/2025 Yea
HB4090 Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Detroit; provide for. Creates land transfer act. Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 177 06/25/2025 Nay
SB0154 Crimes: other; preventing access to a health care facility; prohibit. Creates new act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 178 06/25/2025 Nay
SB0155 Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain crimes related to preventing access to a health care facility; enact. Amends sec. 13n, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13n). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0154'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 179 06/25/2025 Nay
SB0225 Weapons: concealed; concealed pistols in certain state buildings; prohibit. Amends sec. 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425o). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 173 06/25/2025 Nay
SB0226 Weapons: firearms; firearms in certain state buildings; prohibit. Amends sec. 234d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.234d). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 174 06/25/2025 Nay
SB0224 Weapons: other; manufacture, sale, or possession of a bump stock; prohibit. Amends sec. 224 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 172 06/25/2025 Nay
SB0235 Corporate income tax: credits; credit for use of sustainable aviation fuel; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 678. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0236'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 180 06/25/2025 Nay
SB0236 Corporate income tax: other; sustainable aviation fuel incentive program; create. Creates new act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 181 06/25/2025 Nay
SB0288 Civil rights: open meetings; grounds for going into closed session when a public body consults with its attorney; modify. Amends sec. 8 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.268). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 171 06/25/2025 Nay
SB0331 Weapons: firearms; requirement for all firearm components to contain serial numbers; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 - 28.435) by adding sec. 14c. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 175 06/25/2025 Nay
SB0332 Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update. Amends sec. 11b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0331'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 176 06/25/2025 Nay
SB0073 Liquor: licenses; license to serve alcohol at Macomb Community College Sports and Expo Center Complex; allow. Amends sec. 513 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1513). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 170 06/24/2025 Yea
SB0106 Vehicles: fund-raising registration plates; fund-raising registration plate for spay and neuter clinics; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811kk. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 169 06/24/2025 Nay
SB0216 Traffic control: accidents; penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user; enhance. Amends secs. 303, 320a, 601c & 653a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.303 et seq.); adds secs. 79g & 79h & repeals sec. 653b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.653b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0217'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 167 06/24/2025 Yea
SB0217 Traffic control: accidents; penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user; enhance. Amends sec. 12e, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12e). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0216'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 168 06/24/2025 Yea
SB0424 Criminal procedure: sex offender registration; sex offender registration act; modify. Amends secs. 4, 5 & 8c of 1994 PA 295 (MCL 28.724 et seq.). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 166 06/17/2025 Absent
SB0132 Individual income tax: credit; credit for donations to endowment fund of community foundations; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 261. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 165 06/10/2025 Nay
SB0134 Consumer protection: other; amendments to the Michigan consumer protection act; provide for. Amends title & secs. 2, 4, 5, 10 & 15 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.902 et seq.) & adds secs. 4a, 5a, 8a & 21a. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 158 06/10/2025 Nay
SB0154 Crimes: other; preventing access to a health care facility; prohibit. Creates new act. Reported Favorably With Substitute S-2 6/5/2025 06/10/2025 Nay
SB0155 Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain crimes related to preventing access to a health care facility; enact. Amends sec. 13n, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13n). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0154'25 Reported Favorably With Substitute S-2 6/5/2025 06/10/2025 Nay
SB0156 Legislature: legislative agencies; office of legislative corrections ombudsman; expand powers and duties. Amends secs. 1, 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 13 & 14 of 1975 PA 46 (MCL 4.351 et seq.). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 159 06/10/2025 Yea
SB0157 Cemeteries and funerals: other; pet cemetery regulation act; create. Creates new act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 160 06/10/2025 Nay
SB0225 Weapons: concealed; concealed pistols in certain state buildings; prohibit. Amends sec. 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425o). Reported Favorably Without Amendment 6/5/2025 06/10/2025 Nay
SB0226 Weapons: firearms; firearms in certain state buildings; prohibit. Amends sec. 234d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.234d). Reported Favorably Without Amendment 6/5/2025 06/10/2025 Nay
SB0216 Traffic control: accidents; penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user; enhance. Amends secs. 303, 320a, 601c & 653a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.303 et seq.); adds secs. 79g & 79h & repeals sec. 653b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.653b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0217'25 Reported Favorably With Substitute S-1 6/5/2025 06/10/2025 Yea
SB0224 Weapons: other; manufacture, sale, or possession of a bump stock; prohibit. Amends sec. 224 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224). Reported Favorably Without Amendment 6/5/2025 06/10/2025 Nay
SB0217 Traffic control: accidents; penalties for moving violation causing physical injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user; enhance. Amends sec. 12e, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.12e). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0216'25 Reported Favorably Without Amendment 6/5/2025 06/10/2025 Yea
SB0229 Sales tax: other; deduction or exclusion and audit of qualified delivery network sales; provide for. Amends sec. 2d of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.52d). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 161 06/10/2025 Yea
SB0286 Family law: marriage and divorce; civil celebrant; provide for. Amends secs. 1, 4 & 6 of 1887 PA 128 (MCL 551.101 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0285'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 163 06/10/2025 Nay
SB0287 Family law: marriage and divorce; authority to solemnize marriage; modify. Amends sec. 16 of 1846 RS 83 (MCL 551.16). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0285'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 164 06/10/2025 Nay
SB0285 Family law: marriage and divorce; persons authorized to solemnize marriage; modify. Amends sec. 7 of 1846 RS 83 (MCL 551.7). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0286'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 162 06/10/2025 Nay
SB0331 Weapons: firearms; requirement for all firearm components to contain serial numbers; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.421 - 28.435) by adding sec. 14c. Reported Favorably Without Amendment 6/5/2025 06/10/2025 Nay
SB0332 Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update. Amends sec. 11b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0331'25 Reported Favorably Without Amendment 6/5/2025 06/10/2025 Nay
SB0207 Veterans: other; Michigan veterans coalition fund; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0208'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 155 06/03/2025 Yea
SB0208 Veterans: other; Michigan veterans coalition grant program; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0207'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 156 06/03/2025 Yea
SB0215 Veterans: benefits; Michigan consumer protection act; amend to enhance protections for individuals applying for veterans benefits. Amends sec. 3k of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903k). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 157 06/03/2025 Yea
SB0222 Mental health: other; petition for access to assisted outpatient treatment; expand to additional health providers. Amends sec. 473 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1473). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 152 05/21/2025 Yea
SB0220 Mental health: other; hospital evaluations for assisted outpatient treatment; expand. Amends secs. 206a & 429 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1206a & 330.1429). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 150 05/21/2025 Yea
SB0221 Criminal procedure: mental capacity; outpatient treatment for misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues; provide for. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding sec. 1021 & ch. 10A. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0219'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 151 05/21/2025 Yea
SB0219 Mental health: hospitalization; person requiring treatment; revise, and modify certain procedures for treatment. Amends secs. 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a & 475 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1401 et seq.). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 149 05/21/2025 Yea
HB4345 School aid: penalties; exception to minimum days of pupil instruction requirement for district closure during a declared state of emergency; provide for. Amends sec. 101 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1701). Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 154 05/21/2025 Yea
SB0303 Health occupations: physicians; interstate medical licensure compact; update. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16189. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 153 05/21/2025 Yea
SB0078 Criminal procedure: expunction; procedures and eligibility for the expungement of certain records; provide for. Amends secs. 1b, 1c, 1d, 2 & 3 of 1965 PA 213 (MCL 780.621b et seq.) & adds sec. 1j & repeals sec. 4 of 1965 PA 213 (MCL 780.624). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 139 05/20/2025 Nay
SB0139 Vehicles: off-road; electronic transfer of title or interest in off-road vehicle or watercraft; provide for. Amends secs. 80304 & 81105 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80304 & 324.81105). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 147 05/20/2025 Yea
SB0138 Vehicles: registration plates; temporary registration permits for specialty plates; provide for. Amends sec. 227 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.227). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 146 05/20/2025 Yea
SB0137 Vehicles: title; reference to electronic transfer of title or interest in vehicle; update. Amends secs. 233, 234, 239 & 240 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.233 et seq.). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 145 05/20/2025 Yea
SB0260 Torts: governmental immunity; governmental agency and employee liability for criminal sexual conduct; allow. Amends sec. 7 of 1964 PA 170 (MCL 691.1407) & adds sec. 7d. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0257'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 143 05/20/2025 Yea
SB0261 Civil procedure: other; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; provide exception to notice requirements for actions filed in the court of claims. Amends sec. 6431 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6431). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0257'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 144 05/20/2025 Yea
SB0258 Civil procedure: statute of limitations; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; modify period of limitations. Amends sec. 5805 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5805). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0259'25, SB 0257'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 141 05/20/2025 Yea
SB0259 Civil procedure: statute of limitations; statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct violations; revise statute of limitations and notice requirements for actions against state government. Amends sec. 6452 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6452). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0258'25, SB 0257'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 142 05/20/2025 Yea
SB0257 Civil procedure: statute of limitations; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; extend period of limitations, and add grace period for past occurrences. Amends sec. 5851b of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5851b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0258'25, SB 0259'25 Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 140 05/20/2025 Yea
SB0303 Health occupations: physicians; interstate medical licensure compact; update. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16189. Reported Favorably Without Amendment 5/20/2025 05/20/2025 Yea
SB0169 Appropriations: department of corrections; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 123 05/14/2025 Absent
SB0172 Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 128 05/14/2025 Absent
SB0166 Appropriations: school aid; fiscal year 2025-2026 appropriations for k-12 school aid; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 127 05/14/2025 Absent
SB0184 Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 121 05/14/2025 Absent
SB0173 Appropriations: general government; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 138 05/14/2025 Absent
SB0099 Public employees and officers: ethics; reporting requirements and definition of gift; modify and provide standard report form. Amends secs. 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 & 15 of 2023 PA 281 (MCL 15.703 et seq.) & adds sec. 6. Senate Third Reading: Roll Call: Roll Call # 119 05/13/2025 Yea
SB0100 Campaign finance: statements and reports; definition of gift; modify. Amends secs. 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 & 15 of 2023 PA 282 (MCL 169.303 et seq.) & adds sec. 6. Senate Third Reading: Roll Call: Roll Call # 120 05/13/2025 Yea
SB0168 Appropriations: community colleges; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amends secs. 201 & 206 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1801 & 388.1806). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 81 05/13/2025 Nay
SB0177 Appropriations: department of licensing and regulatory affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 117 05/13/2025 Nay
SB0174 Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 102 05/13/2025 Nay
SB0165 Appropriations: department of education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 106 05/13/2025 Nay
SB0179 Appropriations: department of labor and economic opportunity; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 91 05/13/2025 Nay
SB0163 Appropriations: capital outlay; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 86 05/13/2025 Nay
SB0181 Appropriations: department of environment, Great Lakes, and energy; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 104 05/13/2025 Nay
SB0164 Appropriations: department of lifelong education, advancement, and potential; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 107 05/13/2025 Nay
SB0171 Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 108 05/13/2025 Nay
SB0167 Appropriations: higher education; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Amends secs. 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1836 & 388.1841). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 85 05/13/2025 Nay
SB0175 Appropriations: department of military and veterans affairs; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 111 05/13/2025 Nay
SB0176 Appropriations: department of state police; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 115 05/13/2025 Nay
SB0180 Appropriations: department of health and human services; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 99 05/13/2025 Nay
SB0170 Appropriations: judiciary; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 109 05/13/2025 Nay
SB0178 Appropriations: department of insurance and financial services; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 118 05/13/2025 Nay
SB0222 Mental health: other; petition for access to assisted outpatient treatment; expand to additional health providers. Amends sec. 473 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1473). Reported Favorably Without Amendment 5/7/2025 05/08/2025 Yea
SB0220 Mental health: other; hospital evaluations for assisted outpatient treatment; expand. Amends secs. 206a & 429 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1206a & 330.1429). Reported Favorably Without Amendment 5/7/2025 05/08/2025 Yea
SB0221 Criminal procedure: mental capacity; outpatient treatment for misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues; provide for. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding sec. 1021 & ch. 10A. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0219'25 Reported Favorably Without Amendment 5/7/2025 05/08/2025 Yea
SB0219 Mental health: hospitalization; person requiring treatment; revise, and modify certain procedures for treatment. Amends secs. 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a & 475 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1401 et seq.). Reported Favorably Without Amendment 5/7/2025 05/08/2025 Yea
SB0160 Family law: marriage and divorce; uniform premarital and marital agreements act; create. Creates new act. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 79 05/07/2025 Nay
SB0243 Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends 1909 PA 279 (MCL 117.1 - 117.38) by adding sec. 3c. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 77 05/06/2025 Yea
SB0241 Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends 1909 PA 278 (MCL 78.1 - 78.28) by adding sec. 24e. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 75 05/06/2025 Yea
SB0240 Elections: local; term of office start date for township officers; modify. Amends secs. 362 & 370 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.362 & 168.370). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 74 05/06/2025 Yea
SB0234 Education: students; wireless communications device policy; require the board of a school district or board of directors of a public school academy to implement. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1304. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 78 05/06/2025 Yea
SB0242 Elections: local; term of office for elected officials; modify. Amends secs. 4, 5 & 13, ch. II & sec. 3, ch. V of 1895 PA 3 (MCL 62.4 et seq.). Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 76 05/06/2025 Yea
SB0131 Occupations: cosmetologists; branch facilities for a school of cosmetology; provide for. Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding sec. 1205b. Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 72 04/29/2025 Nay
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