Bill Watch
2023-2024 Session
Updated August 28, 2023
Sponsor: Sen. Darrin Camilleri
Requires completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by pupils as condition of graduation.
Requires completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by pupils as condition of graduation.
Bill Status:
Introduced (8/24/2023) To Education Committee
Introduced (8/24/2023) To Education Committee
Sponsor: Sen. Mary Cavanagh
Modifies eligibility for Michigan reconnect program.
Modifies eligibility for Michigan reconnect program.
Bill Status:
Introduced (6/22/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Introduced (6/22/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Sponsor: Sen. Sarah Anthony
Modifies Michigan reconnect grant recipient act to lower the program eligibility age from 25 to 21 if sufficient funding is appropriated.
Modifies Michigan reconnect grant recipient act to lower the program eligibility age from 25 to 21 if sufficient funding is appropriated.
Bill Status:
Introduced (6/22/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Introduced (6/22/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Sponsor: Sen. Sean McCann
Provides for supplemental 2023-24 fiscal year appropriations to K-12 school aid, higher education and community colleges.
Provides for supplemental 2023-24 fiscal year appropriations to K-12 school aid, higher education and community colleges.
Bill Status:
Introduced (3/15/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Introduced (3/15/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Sponsor: Sen. Sean McCann
Provides for 2023-24 fiscal year appropriations to community colleges.
Provides for 2023-24 fiscal year appropriations to community colleges.
Bill Status:
Referred to Conference Committee in Senate (6/7/2023)
Conferees Named in House (6/6/2023) Rep. Samantha Steckloff, Rep. Jason Morgan, and Rep. Thomas Kuhn
Conferees Named in Senate (5/23/2023) Sens. Sean McCann (Chair), Jeff Irwin, and Jon Bumstead; Earlier non-concurred in House substitute, 0-38
Passed in House (5/17/2023) 56-51; Given Immediate Effect; Earlier discharged from the Appropriations Committee and advanced to Third Reading with committee substitute H-1 adopted.
Notice of Intent to Discharge in House (5/16/2023)
Passed in Senate (5/10/2023) 20-18; Earlier advanced to Third Reading with committee substitute S-3.
Committee Hearing in Senate Appropriations Committee (5/3/2023)
Reported in Senate (5/2/2023) By Appropriations Committee; (Agenda); S-3 substitute adopted
Committee Hearing in Senate Appropriations Universities and Community Colleges Subcommittee (4/26/2023)
Introduced (3/15/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Referred to Conference Committee in Senate (6/7/2023)
Conferees Named in House (6/6/2023) Rep. Samantha Steckloff, Rep. Jason Morgan, and Rep. Thomas Kuhn
Conferees Named in Senate (5/23/2023) Sens. Sean McCann (Chair), Jeff Irwin, and Jon Bumstead; Earlier non-concurred in House substitute, 0-38
Passed in House (5/17/2023) 56-51; Given Immediate Effect; Earlier discharged from the Appropriations Committee and advanced to Third Reading with committee substitute H-1 adopted.
Notice of Intent to Discharge in House (5/16/2023)
Passed in Senate (5/10/2023) 20-18; Earlier advanced to Third Reading with committee substitute S-3.
Committee Hearing in Senate Appropriations Committee (5/3/2023)
Reported in Senate (5/2/2023) By Appropriations Committee; (Agenda); S-3 substitute adopted
Committee Hearing in Senate Appropriations Universities and Community Colleges Subcommittee (4/26/2023)
Introduced (3/15/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Sponsor: Sen. Sean McCann
Provides for 2023-24 fiscal year appropriations to higher education.
Provides for 2023-24 fiscal year appropriations to higher education.
Bill Status:
Referred to Conference Committee in Senate (6/7/2023)
Conferees Named in House (6/6/2023) Rep. Samantha Steckloff, Rep. Jason Morgan, and Rep. Thomas Kuhn
Conferees Named in Senate (5/23/2023) Sens. Sean McCann (Chair), Jeff Irwin, and Jon Bumstead; Earlier non-concurred in House substitute, 0-38
Passed in House (5/17/2023) 56-51; Given Immediate Effect; Earlier discharged from the Appropriations Committee and advanced to Third Reading with committee substitute H-1 adopted.
Received in House (5/16/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Passed in Senate (5/10/2023) 20-18; Earlier advanced to Third Reading with committee substitute S-4.
Committee Hearing in Senate Appropriations Committee (5/3/2023)
Reported in Senate (5/2/2023) By Appropriations Committee; (Agenda); S-3 substitute adopted
Committee Hearing in Senate Appropriations Universities and Community Colleges Subcommittee (4/26/2023)
Introduced (3/15/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Referred to Conference Committee in Senate (6/7/2023)
Conferees Named in House (6/6/2023) Rep. Samantha Steckloff, Rep. Jason Morgan, and Rep. Thomas Kuhn
Conferees Named in Senate (5/23/2023) Sens. Sean McCann (Chair), Jeff Irwin, and Jon Bumstead; Earlier non-concurred in House substitute, 0-38
Passed in House (5/17/2023) 56-51; Given Immediate Effect; Earlier discharged from the Appropriations Committee and advanced to Third Reading with committee substitute H-1 adopted.
Received in House (5/16/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Passed in Senate (5/10/2023) 20-18; Earlier advanced to Third Reading with committee substitute S-4.
Committee Hearing in Senate Appropriations Committee (5/3/2023)
Reported in Senate (5/2/2023) By Appropriations Committee; (Agenda); S-3 substitute adopted
Committee Hearing in Senate Appropriations Universities and Community Colleges Subcommittee (4/26/2023)
Introduced (3/15/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Sponsor: Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet
Provides for 2023-24 fiscal year capital outlay appropriations.
Provides for 2023-24 fiscal year capital outlay appropriations.
Bill Status:
Introduced (3/15/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Introduced (3/15/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Darrin Camilleri
Provides for supplemental appropriations for K-12 school aid in the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Provides for supplemental appropriations for K-12 school aid in the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Bill Status:
Signed by the Governor: July 20, 2023, Effective: July 21, 2023
Presented to the Governor on 7/17/2023
Enrolled in Senate (6/29/2023)
Conference Report Adopted in Senate (6/28/2023) 29-8, Immediate effect
Conference Report Adopted in House (6/28/2023) 58-50,
Introduced (3/14/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Signed by the Governor: July 20, 2023, Effective: July 21, 2023
Presented to the Governor on 7/17/2023
Enrolled in Senate (6/29/2023)
Conference Report Adopted in Senate (6/28/2023) 29-8, Immediate effect
Conference Report Adopted in House (6/28/2023) 58-50,
Introduced (3/14/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Sponsor: Sen. Sam Singh
Creates office of the higher education sexual assault prevention, advocacy, and resource officer within department of civil rights.
Creates office of the higher education sexual assault prevention, advocacy, and resource officer within department of civil rights.
Bill Status:
Introduced (2/16/2023) To Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
Introduced (2/16/2023) To Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
Sponsor: Sen. Sarah Anthony
Provides supplemental appropriations in the school aid act for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. This will close the books for the previous fiscal year.
The S-1 includes technical revisions in Sec. 147c(2) to ensure a one-time $1.0 billion payment into the retirement system is implemented correctly by flowing through all participating entities, including district libraries and community colleges, rather than being limited to districts and intermediate districts (ISDs).
Provides supplemental appropriations in the school aid act for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. This will close the books for the previous fiscal year.
The S-1 includes technical revisions in Sec. 147c(2) to ensure a one-time $1.0 billion payment into the retirement system is implemented correctly by flowing through all participating entities, including district libraries and community colleges, rather than being limited to districts and intermediate districts (ISDs).
Bill Status:
Signed by the Governor (2/14/2023; Signed: February 14, 2023, Effective: February 14, 2023)
Signed by the Governor (2/14/2023; Signed: February 14, 2023, Effective: February 14, 2023)
Sponsor: Sen. Sean McCann
A resolution to designate April 2023 as Community College Month.
A resolution to designate April 2023 as Community College Month.
Bill Status:
Passed in Senate (4/13/2023) Voice Vote
Passed in Senate (4/13/2023) Voice Vote
Sponsor: Rep. Will Snyder
Creates make it in Michigan student loan credit for graduates who relocate to this state for employment.
Creates make it in Michigan student loan credit for graduates who relocate to this state for employment.
Bill Status:
Introduced (8/23/2023) To Higher Education Committee
Introduced (8/23/2023) To Higher Education Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Phil Skaggs
Creates make it in Michigan student loan credit for certain graduates of this state.
Creates make it in Michigan student loan credit for certain graduates of this state.
Bill Status:
Introduced (8/23/2023) To Higher Education Committee
Introduced (8/23/2023) To Higher Education Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Brenda Carter
Modifies procedures for electronic meetings of public bodies.
Modifies procedures for electronic meetings of public bodies.
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Introduced (6/15/2023) To Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee
Introduced (6/15/2023) To Local Government and Municipal Finance Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Carol Glanville
Extends new jobs training program sunset.
Extends new jobs training program sunset.
Bill Status:
Received in Senate (6/28/2023) To Economic and Community Development Committee
Passed in House (6/28/2023) 85-23; Given Immediate Effect
Advanced to Third Reading in House (6/27/2023) With committee substitute H-1Reported in House (6/21/2023) By Higher Education Committee; Substitute H-1 adopted
Committee Hearing in House Higher Education Committee (6/14/2023)
Introduced (5/16/2023) To Higher Education Committee
Received in Senate (6/28/2023) To Economic and Community Development Committee
Passed in House (6/28/2023) 85-23; Given Immediate Effect
Advanced to Third Reading in House (6/27/2023) With committee substitute H-1Reported in House (6/21/2023) By Higher Education Committee; Substitute H-1 adopted
Committee Hearing in House Higher Education Committee (6/14/2023)
Introduced (5/16/2023) To Higher Education Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Angela Witwer
Provides appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Provides appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2023-2024.
Bill Status:
Conference Report Adopted in Senate (6/28/2023) 26-10, Immediate effect
Committee Hearing in Conference Committee on HB 4437 (6/28/2023)
Enrolled in House (6/28/2023) Conference Report Adopted: 61-47, Immediate Effect
Introduced (4/19/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Conference Report Adopted in Senate (6/28/2023) 26-10, Immediate effect
Committee Hearing in Conference Committee on HB 4437 (6/28/2023)
Enrolled in House (6/28/2023) Conference Report Adopted: 61-47, Immediate Effect
Introduced (4/19/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Angela Witwer
Allows coaches and university officials to provide guidance and advice to athletes for name, image, or likeness collectives.
Allows coaches and university officials to provide guidance and advice to athletes for name, image, or likeness collectives.
Bill Status:
Committee Hearing in House Higher Education Committee (6/21/2023)
Committee Hearing in Senate Education Committee, House Education Committee (6/20/2023)
Introduced (3/22/2023) To Education Committee
Committee Hearing in House Higher Education Committee (6/21/2023)
Committee Hearing in Senate Education Committee, House Education Committee (6/20/2023)
Introduced (3/22/2023) To Education Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Samantha Steckloff
Provides for 2023-24 fiscal year appropriations to universities.
Provides for 2023-24 fiscal year appropriations to universities.
Bill Status:
Received in Senate (5/11/2023) To Session
Passed in House (5/10/2023) 56-52; Given Immediate Effect; Earlier advanced to Third Reading with committee substitute H-1 adopted.
Reported in House (4/26/2023) By Appropriations Committee; (Agenda); With substitute H-1
Committee Hearing in House Appropriations Higher Education and Community Colleges Subcommittee (4/20/2023)
Introduced (3/21/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Received in Senate (5/11/2023) To Session
Passed in House (5/10/2023) 56-52; Given Immediate Effect; Earlier advanced to Third Reading with committee substitute H-1 adopted.
Reported in House (4/26/2023) By Appropriations Committee; (Agenda); With substitute H-1
Committee Hearing in House Appropriations Higher Education and Community Colleges Subcommittee (4/20/2023)
Introduced (3/21/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Samantha Steckloff
Provides for 2023-24 fiscal year appropriations to community colleges.
Provides for 2023-24 fiscal year appropriations to community colleges.
Bill Status:
Received in Senate (5/11/2023) To Session
Passed in House (5/10/2023) 56-52; Given Immediate Effect; Earlier advanced to Third Reading with committee substitute H-1 adopted.
Reported in House (4/26/2023) By Appropriations Committee; (Agenda); With substitute H-1
Committee Hearing in House Appropriations Higher Education and Community Colleges Subcommittee (4/20/2023)
Introduced (3/21/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Received in Senate (5/11/2023) To Session
Passed in House (5/10/2023) 56-52; Given Immediate Effect; Earlier advanced to Third Reading with committee substitute H-1 adopted.
Reported in House (4/26/2023) By Appropriations Committee; (Agenda); With substitute H-1
Committee Hearing in House Appropriations Higher Education and Community Colleges Subcommittee (4/20/2023)
Introduced (3/21/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Natalie Price
Provides for capital outlay appropriations for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Provides for capital outlay appropriations for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Bill Status:
Committee Hearing in Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee (5/17/2023) Agenda
Introduced (3/14/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Committee Hearing in Joint Capital Outlay Subcommittee (5/17/2023) Agenda
Introduced (3/14/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Jennifer Conlin
Expands Michigan National Guard tuition assistance program eligibility for spouses.
Expands Michigan National Guard tuition assistance program eligibility for spouses.
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Signed by the Governor (5/22/2023; Signed: May 20, 2023, Effective: May 20, 2023)
Signed by the Governor (5/22/2023; Signed: May 20, 2023, Effective: May 20, 2023)
Sponsor: Rep. Joseph Fox
Provides restriction of student access to certain restrooms and changing areas based on biological sex.
Provides restriction of student access to certain restrooms and changing areas based on biological sex.
Bill Status:
Introduced (3/7/2023) To Government Operations Committee
Introduced (3/7/2023) To Government Operations Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Regina Weiss
Provides supplemental appropriations in the school aid act for fiscal year 2022-2023.
Provides supplemental appropriations in the school aid act for fiscal year 2022-2023.
Bill Status:
Introduced (3/2/23) To House Appropriations Committee
Introduced (3/2/23) To House Appropriations Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Carol Glanville
Prohibits preventing reporting of certain alleged crimes to title IX coordinator by use of position of authority.
Prohibits preventing reporting of certain alleged crimes to title IX coordinator by use of position of authority.
Bill Status:
Passed in Senate (6/14/2023) 34-4; Given Immediate Effect; Earlier advanced to Third Reading
Enrolled in House (6/14/2023)
Reported in Senate (6/13/2023) By Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee (Agenda)
Committee Hearing in Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee (6/8/2023) Agenda
Received in Senate (5/25/2023) To Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
Passed in House (5/24/2023) 102-5; Given Immediate Effect; Earlier advanced to Third Reading.
Advanced to Third Reading in House (5/23/2023)
Committee Hearing in House Judiciary Committee (4/19/2023)
Committee Hearing in House Judiciary Committee (4/12/2023)
Introduced (2/22/2023) To Judiciary Committee
Passed in Senate (6/14/2023) 34-4; Given Immediate Effect; Earlier advanced to Third Reading
Enrolled in House (6/14/2023)
Reported in Senate (6/13/2023) By Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee (Agenda)
Committee Hearing in Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee (6/8/2023) Agenda
Received in Senate (5/25/2023) To Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee
Passed in House (5/24/2023) 102-5; Given Immediate Effect; Earlier advanced to Third Reading.
Advanced to Third Reading in House (5/23/2023)
Committee Hearing in House Judiciary Committee (4/19/2023)
Committee Hearing in House Judiciary Committee (4/12/2023)
Introduced (2/22/2023) To Judiciary Committee
Sponsor: Rep. Angela Witwer
Provides supplemental appropriations in the school aid act for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.
Provides supplemental appropriations in the school aid act for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.
Bill Status:
Introduced (1/12/2023) To Appropriations Committee
Introduced (1/12/2023) To Appropriations Committee