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Legislative Update 10-16-26

October 16, 2026

Michigan counties gearing up for Operation Green Light Counties across the state are preparing again to salute Michigan’s veterans via Operation Green Light. From Nov. 4-11, this event, begun by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Association...

Legislative Update 10-9-26

October 9, 2026

Wayne County situation highlights potential county entanglement in data center decisions Recent news out of Wayne County highlights the need for all counties to be aware of a section of a 2024 data centers law that could arise in their communities ― and require a vote...

Legislative Update 10-2-26

October 2, 2026

Dam safety regs affecting counties near enactment in Lansing More than 100 county-owned dams would face new safety requirements under two bills on the brink of being sent to the governor for her signature. House Bill 5485, by Rep. Bill Schuette (R-Midland), passed...

Legislative Update 9-25-26

September 25, 2026

Protecting local PILT: HB 6105 advances The House Government Operations Committee unanimously approved HB 6105 this week, legislation sponsored by Rep. Tom Kunse (R-Clare) to ensure counties and townships do not lose PILT revenue to pay lake level assessments that are...

Legislative Update 9-18-26

September 18, 2026

Annual Conference draws more than 300 to Grand Traverse County for MAC elections, policy briefings Newaygo County Commissioner Bryan Kolk, newly minted as the 118th president of the Michigan Association of Counties, urged colleagues to “remember a disagreement should...

Revenue Sharing Trust Fund	Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy
Unfunded Mandates	Child Care Fund
“Polluter Pay”	Statewide Sanitary Code
Trial Court Funding	Watch for MAC’s weekly Legislative Update emails for the latest news from the State Capitol. For questions about MAC’s positions on legislation, email Amanda Despins at despins@micounties.org.

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