| Bill | Committee | Sponsor | Subject | Meetings | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 4209 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Beth Griffin | Property tax: exemptions; eligible broadband equipment; exempt from personal property tax. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 9p. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4210'21 | referred 2/10/2021 | |
| HB 4210 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Beth Griffin | Property tax: utility property; eligible broadband equipment; exempt from certain taxes. Amends 1905 PA 282 (MCL 207.1 - 207.21) by adding sec. 5c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0046'21 | 2021-02-24, 2021-03-09 | referred 2/10/2021 reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) re-referred to Committee on Communications and Technology |
| HB 4230 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Michele Hoitenga | Sales tax: exemptions; eligible telecommunications, video, broadband, and similar equipment; exempt from sales tax. Amends 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.51 - 205.78) by adding sec. 4jj. | referred 2/11/2021 | |
| HB 4231 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Phil Green | Use tax: exemptions; eligible telecommunications, video, broadband, and similar equipment; exempt from use tax. Amends 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.91 - 205.111) by adding sec. 4jj. | referred 2/11/2021 | |
| HB 4422 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Michele Hoitenga | Public utilities: other; exceptions to stringing wire over and across railway right-of-way; modify. Amends secs. 265 & 441 of 1993 PA 354 (MCL 462.265 & 462.441) & adds secs. 111, 265a, 265b & 265c. | 2021-06-09 | referred 3/2/2021 |
| HB 4452 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Joseph Bellino Jr. | Transportation: railroads; right-of-way of railroad property; clarify. Amends secs. 107 & 265 of 1993 PA 354 (MCL 462.107 & 462.265) & adds sec. 273a. | referred 3/9/2021 | |
| HB 4453 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Joseph Bellino Jr. | Highways: construction and repair; interference of railroads during construction and maintenance of utilities; prohibit. Amends sec. 15 of 1925 PA 368 (MCL 247.185). | referred 3/9/2021 | |
| HB 4778 of 2021 (PA 114 of 2021) | Communications and Technology | Steven Johnson | State financing and management: other; state agencies using messaging apps that allow deletion of messages to avoid FOIA: prohibit. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 270. | 2021-05-26, 2021-06-09 | referred 5/4/2021 reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) |
| HB 4893 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Ryan Berman | Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; cancelation of certain recurring services online; provide for, and clarify application of Michigan consumer protection act to regulated businesses. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903 & 445.904) & adds sec. 3j. | referred 5/20/2021 | |
| HB 4918 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Darrin Camilleri | Communications: internet; regulation of broadband internet; modify. Amends secs. 102, 103, 201, 202, 205, 210, 213, 303, 304, 305, 305a, 305b, 313, 353a, 401, 502 & 503 of 1991 PA 179 (MCL 484.2102 et seq.) & adds secs. 301a, 306, 308, 309b, 311, 312, 314, 321, 362, 504 & 602. | referred 5/25/2021 | |
| HB 4944 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Ryan Berman | Consumer protection: unfair trade practices; opt-in for increases to a payment amount that is charged automatically; require and clarify application of Michigan consumer protection act to regulated businesses. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903 & 445.904). | referred 5/27/2021 | |
| HB 5026 of 2021 (PA 126 of 2021) | Communications and Technology | Julie Calley | Communications: emergency 9-1-1; emergency 9-1-1 service enabling act; modify. Amends secs. 102, 205, 303, 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 312, 320, 401a, 401c, 403, 408, 413, 713 & 717 of 1986 PA 32 (MCL 484.1102 et seq.); adds sec. 401f & repeals (See bill). | 2021-10-06, 2021-10-20 | referred 6/16/2021 reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3) |
| HB 5032 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Rachel Hood | Communications: technology; broadband expansion act of Michigan; modify. Amends secs. 2, 4 & 7 of 2020 PA 224 (MCL 484.3252 et seq.). | referred 6/16/2021 | |
| HB 5033 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Jim Haadsma | State financing and management: funds; eligibility for connecting Michigan communities grant program; expand. Creates appropriation act. | referred 6/16/2021 | |
| HB 5034 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Cynthia A. Johnson | Human services: services or financial assistance; coverage of broadband internet expenses to eligible residents; allow. Amends 1939 AP 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 57aa. | referred 6/16/2021 | |
| HB 5035 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Kara Hope | Communications: broadcasting; authorized use of Michigan public safety communications system; eliminate certain restriction. Amends sec. 3 of 1929 PA 152 (MCL 28.283). | referred 6/16/2021 | |
| HB 5036 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Helena Scott | State agencies (existing): technology, management, and budget; department to create resources concerning digital literacy and cyber safety on public website; provide for. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 290. | referred 6/16/2021 | |
| HB 5037 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Donna Lasinski | Townships: public services; townships to create special assessment districts for communications infrastructure including broadband and high-speed internet; allow. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1954 PA 188 (MCL 41.722 & 41.723). | referred 6/16/2021 | |
| HB 5038 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Kevin Coleman | Communications: other; certain office within the department of labor and economic opportunity; create. Creates new act. | 2022-02-16 | referred 6/16/2021 |
| HB 5039 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Christine Morse | Appropriations: supplemental; funding for comprehensive mapping of broadband internet service in Michigan; provide for. Creates appropriation act. | referred 6/16/2021 | |
| HB 5040 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Mary Cavanagh | Appropriations: supplemental; funding to purchase mobile hotspots; provide for. Amends 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1601 - 388.1896) by adding sec. 68. | referred 6/16/2021 | |
| HB 5597 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Beau LaFave | Communications: internet; social media platforms from deplatforming candidates; prohibit. Creates new act. | 2022-02-09 | referred 12/2/2021 |
| HB 5973 of 2022 | Communications and Technology | Ryan Berman | Consumer protection: other; technology companies from deplatforming users; prohibit. Creates new act. | 2022-05-18 | referred 3/24/2022 |
| HB 5989 of 2022 | Communications and Technology | Sarah Anthony | Consumer protection: privacy; consumer privacy act; create. Creates new act. | referred 4/12/2022 | |
| HB 6294 of 2022 | Communications and Technology | Jeff Yaroch | Communications: telecommunications; a wireless provider to provide proof that collocation is impossible but for installation of new utility pole or new wireless support structure; require. Amends secs. 15, 17 & 31 of 2018 PA 365 (MCL 460.1315 et seq.). | referred 6/30/2022 | |
| HB 6449 of 2022 | Communications and Technology | Julie Calley | Communications: video services; definition of video service; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3301). | referred 10/11/2022 | |
| SB 0046 of 2021 | Communications and Technology | Aric Nesbitt | Property tax: exemptions; eligible broadband equipment; exempt from personal property tax. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211. 155) by adding sec. 9p. | 2021-02-24, 2021-03-09 | referred 2/18/2021 reported with recommendation with substitute (H-1) |
| SB 0372 of 2021 (PA 69 of 2021) | Communications and Technology | Kenneth Horn | Communications: telecommunications; requirement for distribution of printed directory; modify. Amends sec. 309 of 1991 PA 179 (MCL 484.2309). | 2021-06-16, 2021-06-23 | referred 6/3/2021 reported with recommendation without amendment |