On Monday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed multiple bills, including those to protect Michigan kids from the harmful impacts of illicit drugs, prohibit gift card fraud, and protect vulnerable children from trauma.
Senate Bill 433, sponsored by state Senator Dayna Polehanki, protects Michigan children by spreading awareness about the risks of tobacco and cannabis use. By requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to create and issue educational materials, parents can better understand the long-term health risks associated with tobacco and cannabis and combat false claims that these products are safe for kids.
House Bill 5514, sponsored by state Representative Cam Cavitt, protects Michigan children by prohibiting restraints and other undignified measures from being used while transporting a child to a residential treatment program, except during an emergency. By stopping these practices, this bill reduces further traumatic experiences for kids who are receiving care.
House Bills 4598 and 4599, sponsored by state Representative Mike Harris and state Representative Samantha Steckloff respectively, protects Michigan consumers by prohibiting gift card fraud, a common scam tactic.
House Bill 4301 and 4302, sponsored by state Representative Brian BeGole and state Representative Mike McFall respectively, recognizes the vehicles used by Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System as emergency vehicles, allowing them to be equipped with flashing lights and getting rid of the requirement for the driver to have a commercial driver’s license. These changes will allow the emergency vehicles to better protect the public.
Senate Bill 478, sponsored by state Senator Sue Shink, transfers 93 acres of land in Green Oak Township from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for potential use as a readiness center for the Michigan National Guard.
House Bill 4135, sponsored by state Representative Sarah Lightner, allows Jackson County to build its own wastewater treatment facility and save up to $100,000 a year by authorizing the sale of the former Dalton Road Landfill to Jackson County.
Senate Bill 433, sponsored by state Senator Dayna Polehanki, protects Michigan children by spreading awareness about the risks of tobacco and cannabis use. By requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to create and issue educational materials, parents can better understand the long-term health risks associated with tobacco and cannabis and combat false claims that these products are safe for kids.
House Bill 5514, sponsored by state Representative Cam Cavitt, protects Michigan children by prohibiting restraints and other undignified measures from being used while transporting a child to a residential treatment program, except during an emergency. By stopping these practices, this bill reduces further traumatic experiences for kids who are receiving care.
House Bills 4598 and 4599, sponsored by state Representative Mike Harris and state Representative Samantha Steckloff respectively, protects Michigan consumers by prohibiting gift card fraud, a common scam tactic.
House Bill 4301 and 4302, sponsored by state Representative Brian BeGole and state Representative Mike McFall respectively, recognizes the vehicles used by Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System as emergency vehicles, allowing them to be equipped with flashing lights and getting rid of the requirement for the driver to have a commercial driver’s license. These changes will allow the emergency vehicles to better protect the public.
Senate Bill 478, sponsored by state Senator Sue Shink, transfers 93 acres of land in Green Oak Township from the Department of Corrections to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for potential use as a readiness center for the Michigan National Guard.
House Bill 4135, sponsored by state Representative Sarah Lightner, allows Jackson County to build its own wastewater treatment facility and save up to $100,000 a year by authorizing the sale of the former Dalton Road Landfill to Jackson County.
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