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HB4160 • 2026

Administrative procedure: rules; adoption of rules by state agencies more stringent than federal regulations; prohibit. Amends secs. 32 & 45 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.232 & 24.245).

Administrative procedure: rules; adoption of rules by state agencies more stringent than federal regulations; prohibit. Amends secs. 32 & 45 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.232 & 24.245).

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The official status still shows this bill as active or still awaiting another formal step.

Sponsor
Gina Johnsen (District 78), Jaime Greene (District 65), Luke Meerman (District 89), Douglas Wozniak (District 59), Gregory Alexander (District 98), Tim Kelly (District 93), Cameron Cavitt (District 106), Parker Fairbairn (District 107), Donni Steele (District 54), Tom Kunse (District 100), Joseph Aragona (District 60), Joseph Pavlov (District 64), Mike Hoadley (District 99), Matt Bierlein (District 97), Timothy Beson (District 96), Brian BeGole (District 71), Steve Frisbie (District 44), Angela Rigas (District 79), David Prestin (District 108), Karl Bohnak (District 109), Jason Woolford (District 50), Jennifer Wortz (District 35), Steve Carra (District 36), Curtis VanderWall (District 102)
Last action
2025-09-29
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material did not provide specific details about how the bill affects individuals or organizations that must comply with state agency rules. The candidate explanation included this detail, which is speculative without further information.

State Rules and Federal Regulations

This law stops state agencies from making rules that are stricter than federal regulations.

What This Bill Does

  • It changes the way state agencies can make rules.
  • It says state agencies cannot create rules that are more strict than what is already set by federal laws and regulations.

Who It Names or Affects

  • State agencies in Michigan

Terms To Know

state agency
A government department or organization that runs programs and services for the public.
federal regulations
Rules set by the federal government to carry out laws passed by Congress.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill has not yet been approved, so it is still a proposal.
  • It does not specify what will happen if state agencies try to make stricter rules anyway.

Bill History

  1. 2025-09-29 SJ 84 Pg. 1017

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2025-09-29 SJ 84 Pg. 1017

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  3. 2025-09-24 HJ 86 Pg. 1018

    read a second time

  4. 2025-09-24 HJ 86 Pg. 1018

    placed on third reading

  5. 2025-09-24 HJ 86 Pg. 1027

    placed on immediate passage

  6. 2025-09-24 HJ 86 Pg. 1027

    read a third time

  7. 2025-09-24 HJ 86 Pg. 1027

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #223 Yeas 59 Nays 41 Excused 0 Not Voting 10

  8. 2025-09-24 HJ 86 Pg. 1027

    transmitted

  9. 2025-09-18 HJ 85 Pg. 1003

    reported with recommendation without amendment

  10. 2025-09-18 HJ 85 Pg. 1003

    referred to second reading

  11. 2025-03-04 HJ 22 Pg. 178

    bill electronically reproduced 02/26/2025

  12. 2025-02-26 HJ 21 Pg. 174

    introduced by Representative Rep. Gina Johnsen

  13. 2025-02-26 HJ 21 Pg. 174

    read a first time

  14. 2025-02-26 HJ 21 Pg. 174

    referred to Committee on Rules

Official Summary Text

Administrative procedure: rules; adoption of rules by state agencies more stringent than federal regulations; prohibit. Amends secs. 32 & 45 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.232 & 24.245).