The Legislature has sent to the Governor SB 59, which deals with concealed weapons in gun free zones. This legislation will allow concealed weapons in most areas that had previously been considered no-carry zones such as schools, day care centers…

The Legislature has passed HB 5466 and sent it to the Governor for his signature. This bill will prohibit a public entity from requiring a contractor, architect, engineer, or surveyor to defend the public entity or any other party from…

Legislation that would have eliminated background checks for people buying firearms from unlicensed sellers passed the Senate today but was amended to address some concerns of mayors and law enforcement. HB 5225 seeks to streamline the process for pistol permits…

The House has passed SB 1155 – 1158. These bills will allow for more funding from the Great Lakes Water Quality Bond Fund to be distributed to communities.  The Michigan Municipal League indicated support for these bills when they were…

Yesterday the House failed to vote on HB 5780, a bill that would create an exemption to PA 54, the law barring retroactivity when contracts have expired. The legislation passed the House Local Government Commitee last week despite opposition from…

The Senate Local Government Committee passed SB 1244 on a 3-0 vote. This bill prohibits a local unit of government from adopting an ordinance that deals with amateur radios (called HAM radios) and prohibits locals from restricting antennas of amateur…

The House Regulatory Committee is considering SB 713, which loosens the regulation for pawn resale shops. This bill would take the regulation of this industry, which either unintentionally or intentionally deals in stolen property, out of the hands of local…

The Michigan House passed a package of election reform bills dealing with recall of elected officials (House Bills 6058-6053). The changes include: - 6058 - bar the circulation of a recall petition until the county election commission had determined it…