Raises Michigan's minimum wage to $12.48 (2025), $13.73 (2026), and $15.00 (2027), with yearly inflation increases after that unless unemployment is 8.5% or higher. Increases the base wage for tipped workers from 38% of the full minimum in 2025 to 50% by 2031. Confirms tips belong to workers, allows voluntary tip sharing, requires notice on service charges and recordkeeping. Adds stronger penalties for not paying tipped minimum. Takes effect only if HB 4002 becomes law.

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The Affordable Housing bill supports the construction of affordable homes by providing incentives like zoning changes and tax breaks. It aims to ensure more homes remain affordable longer and offers tax benefits for first-time buyers. By reducing costs for developers and buyers, it makes housing more accessible and affordable for citizens, especially for families with moderate income.

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The bill aims to create an agreement between states to form a national risk pool for property insurance against natural disasters. This would help reduce financial risks for residents by spreading costs across multiple states. It requires the Insurance Commissioner to establish this compact with at least 14 other states, providing a unified response to disasters. If successful, it could lower insurance premiums and improve access to coverage.

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The Government Waste and Misconduct bill aims to reduce state waste by having a group investigate misuse of funds across various programs. The report will highlight fraud and inefficiencies in spending, helping recover funds. These funds will support the Working Floridians Tax Rebate Program, giving tax relief to low-income residents. Ultimately, it seeks accountability and better management in government spending.

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This bill aims to protect the privacy of civilian contractors and government employees with access to 'secret' or 'top secret' information. It exempts their and their families' personal identification and location details from public records, reducing risk from potential threats. This ensures their safety, outweighing the benefits of public disclosure.

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This bill aims to create development projects called Blue Ribbon Projects. Such projects would be at least 10,000 acres in area and would be required to set aside 60% of the land for conservation. Local governments would be barred from having any planning or zoning authority on the remaining 40%, including for density, which could reach 12 units per acre.

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The bill would tie prescription drug prices to some foreign markets, though not single-payer nations. Drug companies would be compelled to disclose sensitive pricing data. It adopts more limited pricing and coverage rules. The bill freezes drug formularies and requires more reporting from insurance companies and state agencies. The bill also regulates pharmacy benefit managers and prevents them from dictating some dispensing and pricing benchmarks.

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The bill would cut access to Medicaid, CHIP, and food assistance by tightening eligibility, expanding work rules, and shortening coverage gaps. It also loosens healthcare regulations, allowing fewer oversight requirements. These policies are meant to bring Florida into compliance with the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill.”

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This bill requires public colleges to create policies that allow fair participation in political activities. It promotes debates and discussions while ensuring equal access to all political parties and limiting the misuse of institutional resources for campaign purposes. Employees can't engage in political activity while working, and political groups must register events in advance. Schools must report their compliance with these rules.

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This bill proposes the withdrawal of U.S. troops from conflicts that haven't been cleared by Congress. The aim is to ensure any military action is specifically authorized, putting the power of war declarations back in legislative hands. Citizens may see fewer unauthorized military engagements, leading to heightened focus on lawfulness in defense operations, potentially reducing overseas deployments.

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The bill seeks to end the national emergency status that imposed additional duties on goods imported from Canada. This action is intended to restore normal trade relations and eliminate extra tariffs, which could benefit consumers by reducing prices on Canadian imports. It promotes positive economic ties and cooperation with Canada, strengthening international relations with a key trading partner.

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This bill cancels the national emergency which allowed the President to impose global tariffs. Its passage would end extra taxes on imported goods, potentially reducing prices for consumers and making it easier for foreign companies to do business in the U.S. This change aims to benefit the economy and improve international trade relations by removing restrictions that were affecting global commerce.

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The Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025 aims to lower healthcare costs and increase choices for Americans. It allows eligible individuals to receive contributions to their health savings accounts, supporting low-premium health insurance plans. The bill restricts federal funding for Medicaid and CHIP to those who can verify their citizenship or immigration status, preventing wasteful spending. The act encourages states to offer affordable coverage options and ensures financial responsibility.

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The Lower Health Care Costs Act seeks to make healthcare more affordable by extending the premium tax credits until 2028, which will help more people pay for health insurance. This means that even those with incomes above 400% of the poverty line can benefit. As a result, more citizens will have access to affordable health care, reducing financial stress related to medical expenses.

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This bill aims to boost participation in local elections by allowing communities to adopt ranked choice voting. This system lets voters rank candidates by preference, promoting fairer elections and potentially more diverse representation. It also requires voter education on the new process to ensure everyone understands how to participate effectively, aiming to engage more citizens in local governance.

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This bill prevents police officers from wearing masks that hide their identities while on duty, aiming to increase transparency and accountability. Exceptions include health and safety needs like medical masks, helmet usage, and SWAT or tactical operations. Citizens can sue officers who violate this rule, encouraging officers to comply and ensuring their actions remain visible. The bill aims to balance officer safety with public oversight.

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This bill updates WA housing law so Public Development Authority tools and zoning flexibilities also apply to Social Housing. It allows cities to waive certain zoning rules and support projects that lower costs and speed up mixed-income, publicly owned housing for low and middle incomes. Public housing serves only low-income households; social housing serves mixed incomes to create more affordable multifamily homes.

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This bill proposes to change how legislative districts are drawn in the state by creating three independent commissions for state Senate, House, and congressional districts. It aims to increase the number of Senate districts from 40 to 60 and House districts from 120 to 180, ensuring fairer representation. Public hearings are required to gather citizen input, promoting transparency and accountability in the redistricting process.

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The bill allows high school students in Florida, who are registered or pre-registered to vote, to volunteer at polling locations and help poll workers. This act grants them community service hours for their assistance. It amends existing laws to permit students to volunteer without involving any private donations for election-related costs. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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The bill, called the Historic Florida Monuments and Memorials Protection Act, aims to prevent the removal, damage, or destruction of historic monuments across Florida by preempting local ordinances related to these actions. Local governments that violate this will face legal liabilities and penalties. The legislation emphasizes the importance of preserving historical monuments for future generations and seeks statewide protection efforts.

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The bill creates the 'Tariffs Result in Untimely Money Problems' Trust Fund to address economic impacts from tariffs on construction materials. Due to increased costs for imported materials, home repairs and insurance premiums have risen. The fund, backed by $500 million, provides financial help to homeowners facing higher repair costs. This initiative will run until 2030, with legislative review before its termination.

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The bill amends the definition of drug paraphernalia in Florida law by excluding certain drug-testing products like test strips and reagent kits from this category. It aims to help reduce overdose and death by allowing safe identification of dangerous substances. The intent is to decriminalize these products for safer community access to drug information, effective July 1, 2026.

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The Patriotic Displays in Classrooms bill requires schools in Florida to display portraits of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in certain classrooms. These classes include social studies rooms and every classroom from kindergarten to grade 5. The Department of Education will select and provide the portraits. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to not wear facial coverings during enforcement operations, ensuring clear identification with garments displaying their name and agency. Exceptions allow for protective gear in major threats or for safety. Procedures are in place for compliance, review, and penalties for violations. Reports on discipline actions and complaints are annually submitted to Congress.

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This bill aims to make Executive Order 14319 a permanent law. The Executive Order focuses on stopping the use of 'woke' artificial intelligence within federal agencies. By codifying this order, it seeks to ensure federal AIs do not use cultural or social biases in their operations, promoting fair and unbiased technology use. The bill has been introduced in the House and is under committee review.

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The Veterans Compensation Cost of Living Adjustment Act of 2025 aims to increase, starting December 1, 2025, the compensation rates for veterans with service-connected disabilities and for the survivors of some disabled veterans. Adjustments include benefits like wartime disability compensation, additional compensation for dependents, clothing allowances, and indemnity compensation for spouses and children, corresponding to Social Security increases.

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This bill aims to improve the hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula during TSA screenings. The TSA is required to issue guidance to prevent contamination of these items and consult with maternal health organizations. An audit by the Department of Homeland Security Inspector General will assess compliance and the impact of screening technologies.

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The 'Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients Act' mandates drug tests for certain welfare program applicants aged 18 and above. Assistance is denied if individuals fail or refuse tests, unless completing treatment and retesting negative. States must assess arrest records for drug offenses over five years. Housing assistance under similar conditions is also affected. Administrative costs cannot be imposed on individuals for drug testing.

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The bill titled 'Pub Rec Municipal Clerks' aims to protect personal details of current and former municipal clerks and their staff by exempting their home addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, and other identifying information from public records. Additionally, it covers the same data for their families, ensuring safety against potential threats tied to their public duties. The act sets guidelines for exemption requests and specifies its legislative review process.

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This bill changes Florida law about who can get compensation when someone dies due to medical negligence. It removes limits on who can claim damages, including for emotional suffering, making changes to several sections of state law. It clarifies that actions under certain sections are not considered medical malpractice claims. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

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