Legislature approves ‘no reason’ virtual sessions until March 31, 2021 The Legislature voted to extend the ability for local boards to meet remotely, under any circumstance, through March 31, 2021. […]
Legislative Update 12-18-20
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Legislative Update 12-11-20
Further OMA changes expected by end of year With the House session delayed due to COVID positive cases (see below), a bill to extend the “no reason” option for virtual […]
Legislative Update 12-4-20
Extension on ‘no reason’ remote board sessions awaits House action A bill to expand “no reason” remote sessions for local boards cleared a House committee this week but did not […]
Legislative Update 11-20-20
MDHHS order shuts down indoor dining, limits household gatherings On Sunday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a new emergency order that enacts a three-week pause […]
Legislative Update 11-13-20
As cases surge, health leaders urge mask use, social distancing Leaders of the state’s major hospital systems warned Thursday of increasing strain on medical capacity as COVID-19 cases continue to […]
Legislative Update 11-6-20
GOP retains control of Michigan House; ballot props pass easily Republicans retained their majority in the Michigan House of Representatives in the Nov. 3 General Election. The GOP will control […]
Legislative Update 10-23-30
House GOP releases county-oriented COVID plan, bill A new plan and legislation from the House Republican Caucus would require counties to adhere to state health rules on COVID-19, unless they […]
Legislative Update 10-16-20
Registration opens for 2020 New Commissioner Schools To aid newly elected commissioners, and promote continuing education among veteran ones, MAC again is partnering with MSU Extension (MSUE) for the biennial […]
Legislative Update 10-9-20
MAC-backed OMA bill clears Senate; quick House vote expected A bill to change the Open Meetings Act (OMA) to allow remote attendance at local board meetings under certain circumstances was […]
Legislative Update 10-2-20
OMA changes advance out of Senate committee Revisions to the state’s Open Meetings Act advanced this week in the Legislature, as the Senate Committee on Local Government approved Senate Bill […]