Several significant bills could see action Wednesday, which is expected to be the final day of session in the House and Senate before the Legislature adjourns for the summer.
Legislation to increase flexibility for facilities that house medical waste disposal containers for sharps passed the House on Tuesday.
Former Sen. George McManus, whose lifetime working in agriculture made him a champion for the industry during the 12 years he served in the Senate, died last week. He was 93.
As the time before summer recess ticks away, the House continues to negotiate on the economic development package that would rework the Strategic Outreach Attraction and Reserve Fund.
Bipartisanship is welcome on the package, Amber McCann, press secretary for House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit) said, but she declined to say whether Republican votes would be necessary to get HB 5768 , HB 5769 and HB 5770 over the finish line. Several Democrats have vowed opposition, and any Democratic no votes means the legislation must have an equivalent number of Republican yes votes to pass.
The Detroit Regional Chamber PAC on Wednesday announced it is endorsing Randy LeVasseur who is seeking the Republican nomination against Rep. Josh Schriver in the 66th House District.
A proposal moving through the House to provide billions toward economic development during the next decade is facing steep obstacles between Democratic opposition and a coalition of school groups tying the plan to their objection to the budget's change in other post-employment benefits.
Lawmakers had lots of questions about legislation that would prohibit pharmaceutical manufacturers from denying access to drugs for certain organizations that participate in the federal 340B drug pricing program.
Lawmakers formally began conversations on the long-term economic development policy package introduced last week, which was discussed at length during the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference.
Legislation creating an economic development fund designed to attract and retain younger companies, first floated by Governor Gretchen Whitmer during her State of the State earlier this year, was brought before a House panel on Tuesday.
More occupational therapists would be able to work in Michigan under bills passed by the House on Tuesday.