A ban on bump stocks and codifying the Capitol firearms ban are expected to be among the fall priorities of the chair of the Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee .
Michigan could join the ranks of states with a ban on firearms accessories allowing more rapid firing of guns this fall after the introduction of a bill by Sen. Dayna Polehanki this week.
Members of the Senate in bipartisan votes Tuesday passed legislation that would require individuals charged with animal cruelty or neglect to post bond to cover the cost of care for their animals pending trial or agree to forfeit their animals.
A mix of education leaders, students and concerned parents came to a House committee on Tuesday to discuss bills that could lead to earlier detection of dyslexia across the state.
Although the House Education Committee heard testimony last week on SB 567 , sponsored by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), and SB 568 , sponsored by Sen. Dayna Polehanki (D-Livonia), the committee had another full meeting where it heard from those on both sides of the issue.
Legislation that would ban co-branded alcoholic beverages adjacent to certain products and institute fines for wholesalers whose checks bounce repeatedly was reported Tuesday by a Senate panel with changes bill sponsors said would clarify intent and change fine levels.
Legislation that would require prescreening for Michigan students and expand teacher preparation to include training on identifying the condition was discussed by the House Education Committee on Tuesday, hearing mixed testimony.
Six draft state Senate maps advanced Tuesday by the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission could mean dramatic changes for several incumbents eligible for reelection in 2026.
LIVONIA – With summer recess looming, Senate Education Committee Chair Sen. Dayna Polehanki told Gongwer News Service she wants to see legislation expanding teacher certification exams allowed in the state, while a potential home school registry is no longer a priority.
LIVONIA – During a tour of Livonia Technical Career Center, Governor Gretchen Whitmer pushed her proposal to make community college tuition-free for every high school graduate, emphasizing her desire to make technical school more accessible for every student.
Legislation that bill sponsors said would provide accountability to potential bad actors in the alcoholic beverage industry drew more concerns and pushback than support Wednesday in testimony before a Senate panel.