The 2026 Legislative Conference will be held April 27-29, 2026, at the DoubleTree in Lansing.
The event is co-hosted by the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council (MCMCFC) – earn up to 9 CEs*
Join us at the 2026 Michigan Counties Legislative Conference April 27-29 in Lansing to learn the latest on trending county policy matters and network with your colleagues from across the state. This year’s event will again feature a format where all the presentations are plenary sessions – attendees will not miss out on any content!
Among the sessions planned are:
- Remarks from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (invited)
- A review of your county’s responsibilities to comply with federal law on digital access on your websites and documents
- A roundtable with key legislators on what to expect at the State Capitol in 2026
- A status report on opioid settlement funding and spending rules
- An analysis of the 2026 elections from the “Baldly Bipartisan” team of Adrian Hemond and John Sellek
- The biannual MAC Legislative Update from Governmental Affairs Director Deena Bosworth and her team
Special events at the conference include:
- A buffet dinner on the opening night for mingling with colleagues and MAC’s Premier Corporate Partners
- A Legislative Breakfast, during which MAC will honor its “Legislative Advocates” for services in 2025
- A Legislative Reception on Tuesday evening to allow county leaders to mingle with their representatives and senators
- Presentation of certificates to members who earned “Year 1” certificates from 2025 in MAC’s County Commissioner Academy
We look forward to seeing you at the DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Lansing!
* This nursing continuing professional development activity was submitted to the Wisconsin Nurses Association, an accredited approver
by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation for up to 9 continuing education participation hours.
* This program has been submitted to NAB/NCERS for up to 9 continuing education participation hours.
This MCMCFC activity is funded in full or in part by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
as part of the Michigan CMPRA or NFEP – 2026 grant.
| AGENDA for MAC Track | AGENDA for MCMCFC Track |
| CONFERENCE FEES | HOTEL INFORMATION |
| Member Rate – Full Conference | $425 | General highlights are here with complete details at the bottom of the page |
| Member Rate – Two-Day (Monday & Tuesday) | $390 | DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing (formerly Radisson Hotel) |
| Member Rate – Two-Day (Tuesday & Wednesday) | $350 | Room rate: $194 plus taxes |
| Member Rate – One-Day (Tuesday Only) | $315 | Cutoff date is March 27, 2026 |
| Non-Member | Corporate Rate – Full Conference | $950 | Call 833.904.2206 or click HERE to make reservations. |
| Non-Member | Corporate Rate – Two-Day (Monday & Tuesday) | $900 | If calling, reference 2026 MAC Conference with code 90R |
| Non-Member | Corporate Rate – Two-Day (Tuesday & Wednesday) | $850 | Check-in is 4PM; check-out is 11AM |
| Non-Member | Corporate Rate – One-Day (Tuesday Only) | $800 | |
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Spouse | Guest* Meal Package Rate | $325 |
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
PAYMENT INFORMATION | CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
All cancellations must be submitted to MAC in writing on or before April 17, 2026. Registrant will receive refund minus an administrative fee of 25%. No refunds will be issued if canceled after April 17, 2026.
For those who wish to pay with a credit card when processing their registration payment, an event processing fee will be added during checkout. To avoid this fee, you will have the option to Pay by Check when submitting the application.
HOTEL INFORMATION
The DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing (formerly Radisson Hotel) is providing a special group rate for the event.
The cutoff date to reserve your room is March 27, 2026. There is no guarantee that rooms will be available until March 27, so you are encouraged to reserve early.
Click HERE to make your reservation or call 833.904.2206 and reference 2026 MAC CONFERENCE with code 90R to receive the discounted rate.
DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing | 111 N. Grand Ave. | Lansing, MI 48933
Room rate: $194*
*Rate does not include applicable taxes
Check-in is 4PM; check-out is 11AM
Parking: Temporary self-parking is available on a space available, first come, first served basis in the city-owned ramp conveniently connected to the DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing via a climate controlled pedway. The current parking rate is $1.50 for each ½ hour, maximum of $15.00 per day. Valet parking is $35 per vehicle per night.
Tax-exempt status: For any DoubleTree by Hilton overnight guest(s) to be eligible for tax-exempt status, (1) the room must be paid for directly by the guest’s government agency, either with a check or credit card, and (2) the guest must provide a copy of the agency’s tax-exempt form. Tax-exempt status is not granted for rooms paid for by the individual, even if getting reimbursed.
QUESTIONS
Tammi Connell, Director of Member Events
connell@micounties.org