This bill would create the Office of Digital Oversight within the Michigan Legislature. The office would be led by a digital oversight officer, appointed by the legislature for a three-year term. Its main role would be to investigate, join, or take over state agency technology projects and purchases, especially if projects risk exceeding costs, missing deadlines, or failing to deliver results. The office would also encourage agencies to use modern software development practices and tools, such as agile methods and open-source software. State agencies would be required to share information and records for investigations. However, the office’s investigation records would be exempt from public records requests, and it would not have access to attorney-client or executive privileged information.

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This bill would allow winners of multistate lottery games in Michigan, like Powerball, to keep their names, addresses, and other personal details private unless they choose to share them. The bill extends privacy protections already given to many large in-state lottery winners. It also blocks the public release of this information through records requests, meaning the details of multistate lottery winners would not be accessible to the public unless the winner agrees.

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This bill allows Michigan small businesses with fewer than 500 employees and qualifying self-employed workers to join nonprofit business associations to buy health insurance as a group. Plans must cover essential benefits like mental health, maternity, preventive care, and dependents, and cannot set rates based on health status or claims history. The state would license and oversee these pools, require financial reporting, and create a reinsurance program to reimburse 60% of certain high-cost claims.

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This bill moves the USF (University of South Florida) Sarasota-Manatee campus, its buildings, and related debt to New College of Florida, while requiring space so current USF students can finish their degrees there. New USF students could no longer pick that campus after July 2026. It also gives universities more freedom to set out-of-state tuition and fees, which could raise costs for nonresident students, and sets aside money for building upkeep and sex-equality requirements.

Florida

This bill implements Florida’s 2026-27 budget by setting how funds are managed for schools, health care, public safety, housing, transportation, and the environment. It changes school and school-safety funding formulas, lets agencies move Medicaid and child health money to meet demand, extends homeowner storm-hardening grants and several pilot programs, and tightens oversight of state technology, payroll, travel, and other agency spending.

Florida

This bill sets Florida’s 2026-27 state budget. It would send billions more to K-12 schools, college scholarships, child care, Medicaid disability and mental health services, policing, roads, and environmental projects. It also funds school security, teacher pay boosts, nursing and workforce training, veterans’ programs, and public facilities. For residents, that means broader public services, safer schools, and faster infrastructure work.

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This resolution would require U.S. forces to stop taking part in fighting in or against Iran unless Congress clearly approves it. It aims to reduce the risk of a wider war and put decisions about major military action back in Congress’s hands. The bill still allows the U.S. to defend itself, protect troops and facilities, share intelligence, and help allies block attacks from Iran or groups it supports.

Federal

This bill proposes to amend the eligible foods for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Specifically, it would allow SNAP recipients to purchase hot rotisserie chicken, which is currently excluded from the program because it is sold hot and considered a prepared food. By including “hot rotisserie chicken” in the list of eligible foods, the bill aims to make it easier for people using SNAP—such as low-income families, seniors, and those without access to full kitchens—to obtain this particular convenient, ready-to-eat protein option.

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This bill proposes new requirements for court-appointed monitors overseeing state or local governments. The bill limits monitors to one case at a time, with a maximum term of five years, and prohibits reappointment to the same case. It imposes caps on fees, encourages the use of pro bono or reduced-rate work, and requires annual public reports detailing services provided and fees charged. Before a monitor is appointed, the court must give public notice and allow for public comment. If a monitorship exceeds six years, the case must be reassigned to a new judge and, if needed, a new monitor. These provisions also apply retroactively to existing long-term monitorships.

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This bill would require the U.S. Attorney General to publish, within one year and then annually, a public list of states and local governments that permit the release—without cash bail—of people charged with certain serious offenses. “Covered offenses” are defined as crimes the Attorney General determines pose a clear threat to public safety, including but not limited to murder, rape, robbery, burglary, assault, carjacking, looting, vandalism, destruction of property, rioting, and fleeing law enforcement. The bill does not change existing bail laws, but aims to increase transparency, help citizens compare policies, and may add pressure on jurisdictions using cashless bail for these offenses.

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This bill would allow E15 gasoline, a fuel blend with 15% ethanol, to be sold year-round nationwide, expanding fuel choices and possibly lowering prices at the pump. It also changes renewable fuel rules for small oil refiners by ending most special exemptions after 2027, giving some smaller companies lighter requirements, and allowing emergency relief for plants at risk of closing. EPA would also update pump labels and fuel storage rules.

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This bill would make it illegal for registered sex offenders to work at businesses that mainly serve minors under 18 years of age, such as martial arts studios, dance or art classes, summer camps, tutoring services, youth sports venues, and places like bowling alleys or laser tag centers where kids could be unsupervised with staff. Violating this rule would result in a misdemeanor, but a second or later offense would be a felony with up to 4 years in prison. Registered offenders would receive written notice about these restrictions every time they register or verify their status.

Michigan

This bill would narrow Michigan’s ban on carrying certain knives and dangerous weapons outside your home, business, or land you possess. Instead of banning all daggers, dirks, stiletto knives, and similar weapons of any length, it would only ban carrying double-edged stabbing weapons and other dangerous weapons longer than 5 inches, with a clear exception for hunting and fishing knives. Fewer people carrying smaller knives would risk felony charges, but violations of the new rule would still be a felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison or a $2,500 fine.

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This bill requires Michigan utilities to submit detailed long-term electricity plans that consider all types of electricity generation, including renewables, fossil fuels, and nuclear. Utilities must forecast sales and demand, analyze costs and environmental impacts, provide plans to reduce energy waste, and detail compliance with state and federal regulations. The bill mandates public hearings, requires an environmental justice analysis for new natural gas plants, and calls for competitive bidding for new projects. It also changes how grant funds for utility consumer advocacy are awarded and reported to the legislature.

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This bill would prohibit Michigan public agencies from buying or contracting for drones that use software made, manufactured, or developed by companies listed on certain federal watch or sanctions lists, including those under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Sanction List, or federal export control lists. The restrictions begin one year after the bill takes effect and apply unless the agency is following the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act.

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This bill would regulate companies that provide funding for lawsuits in Michigan by requiring them to register with the state, disclose contract terms, and limit annual consumer charges to 36%. The bill also gives consumers a 10-day right to cancel funding agreements, sets detailed rules for the content of these contracts, and bans kickbacks as well as funding from certain foreign-linked entities. Additionally, it requires that funding agreements be made available for discovery in legal cases, ensuring more transparency about who is financing court cases.

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This bill would strengthen fair housing rules in Massachusetts by requiring real estate agents and brokers to complete more training on housing discrimination, both for initial licenses and renewals. The state would publish annual summaries of complaints and disciplinary actions, while keeping private information confidential. If an agent or broker is found by a court or fair housing agency to have discriminated, their license would be suspended, with longer suspensions for repeat offenses. These measures aim to increase transparency, hold real estate professionals accountable, and improve equal access to housing statewide.

Massachusetts

This bill restricts Massachusetts police, jails, courts, and state agencies operating in state buildings from assisting federal civil immigration enforcement—generally barring inquiries about or sharing immigration status except when legally required or in certain criminal cases. It strengthens protections for detained individuals (including access to counsel, privacy, and interpreters), requires judicial warrants for most courthouse civil arrests, mandates employer notification of ICE record checks, and streamlines certification for victims seeking federal relief. The attorney general enforces the law, with multilingual guidelines to inform agencies, employers, and the public.

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This bill would let Massachusetts borrow nearly $4 billion to help communities prepare for and respond to climate threats. The bill funds a wide range of initiatives, including flood and dam repairs, coastal defenses, tree planting in underserved and high-risk areas, and clean water projects—such as PFAS cleanup and improvements to school drinking water. Additional investments support parks, farms, fisheries, and the development of green, affordable housing. The bill also aims to reduce waste by restricting single-use plastic bags and small hotel toiletries, requires home sellers to disclose flood risks, and streamlines permitting for both resilience and housing projects.

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This bill would temporarily remove the federal gas tax until October 1, 2026 to try to lower prices at the pump. Drivers could see short-term savings, while the federal government would replace the lost money so road projects and underground fuel tank cleanup funds do not lose support. The bill also pushes fuel sellers to pass the tax cut on to customers and allows the Treasury to pursue penalties if they do not.

Federal

This bill would amend SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) rules to let recipients use their benefits for hot, ready-to-eat foods. Currently, SNAP recipients cannot buy hot prepared meals, which creates challenges for seniors, people with disabilities, unhoused individuals, and families without kitchen access. The bill would expand food access by allowing SNAP users to buy hot meals at retailers where these foods account for no more than 50% of total sales, maintaining restrictions on restaurants and keeping the ban on alcohol and tobacco purchases.

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This bill would overhaul endangered species management by requiring regular reviews, publicizing scientific and economic data, and mandating agencies to weigh economic, national security, and health impacts alongside science. It narrows which lands qualify as critical habitat, boosts transparency, gives states and landowners more say, and incentivizes voluntary conservation. The bill also streamlines permitting and legal reviews, requires cost analyses, and mandates congressional notification for major actions. Overall, it would make delisting species easier and expand the influence of businesses and property owners in policy.

Federal

This bill would greatly expand federal funding for passenger ferries from 2027 to 2031. It increases grants for ferry boats, terminals urban routes, rural essential service, and fleet upgrades, while making these programs permanent. Rural communities would get stronger support, and more ferries could be built or modernized, including cleaner vessels. This could improve daily travel, access to jobs and schools, and create shipyard jobs.

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This bill authorizes the President to construct a permanent ballroom on the White House grounds, requiring only the President’s approval for the project. The President would have sole discretion over the planning and design, with no need for Congressional or external oversight. The purpose is to provide a dedicated space for large state dinners and official events, addressing current space limitations that often force such gatherings off-site. The project may involve removing or altering existing structures or landscaping, potentially changing the historic character of the White House grounds.

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This bill restores federal oversight—known as “preclearance”—of voting law changes in areas with recent histories of discrimination, using updated criteria. It strengthens protections for racial and language minorities by making it easier to challenge discriminatory practices and requiring multilingual materials. The bill mandates prompt public notice of changes to voting procedures, ensures information is accessible, and places extra scrutiny on restrictive measures like stricter voter ID laws or reduced polling places. Enforcement powers are expanded, allowing both the Attorney General and private individuals to challenge violations, with courts directed to prioritize protecting access to the vote.

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This bill would ban most immigration enforcement actions—such as arrests, questioning, and surveillance—at or within 1,000 feet of sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, places of worship, courthouses, shelters, polling places, and other specified sites. Enforcement is only allowed in emergencies involving imminent danger or for rare, pre-approved operations targeting serious threats. The bill requires annual training for officers, detailed reporting of any actions at sensitive sites, and penalties for violations, including making evidence inadmissible in removal cases. The aim is to protect access to essential services and civic spaces without fear of immigration enforcement.

Federal

This bill would lower federal income taxes for low- and middle-income Americans. Starting in 2026, single filers would not pay federal income taxes on their first $46,000 of income, joint filers would not pay taxes on their first $92,000 of income, and heads of household would not pay taxes on their first $64,400 of income. These amounts are adjusted each year to match increases in the cost of living. Only income above these amounts would be taxed, and for qualifying individuals, the tax rate would be capped at 25.5%. To offset these tax cuts, the bill would add surcharges on incomes over $1 million, with even higher rates for those earning above $2 million and $5 million, shifting more of the tax burden to the highest earners.

Federal

This bill would make it illegal for youth transportation companies in Michigan to use certain types of restraints—such as blindfolds, hoods, handcuffs, chains, straitjackets, or similar items—on minors being transported to qualified residential treatment programs. Exceptions are permitted only if there is a substantial likelihood of imminent serious physical harm, and only if trained staff apply the restraint, using the least restrictive method possible and only for as long as the immediate danger persists. Companies that violate these rules could face civil fines, and actions may be brought by a county prosecutor or the state attorney general within ten years of the violation.

Michigan

This bill would require that 8.9% of Michigan’s 4% state sales tax be sent to a dedicated revenue-sharing fund instead of the general fund starting October 1, 2026. These funds would be distributed directly to local governments—including cities, villages, townships, and counties—to support important community services such as police, fire departments, road maintenance, and parks. The bill is designed to provide local governments with a more stable and predictable source of funding each year, so they can better plan and maintain essential services for residents.

Michigan

This bill would require Michigan school districts and public school academies that receive extra state funding to use those funds to improve student achievement, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and English language development. Districts must test English language learners, provide a minimum number of minutes for language instruction each week, and implement an evidence-based system of academic and behavioral supports. The bill also limits administrative expenses to 2% of the additional funds, requires annual reporting to parents on student progress and funding use, and allows state audits to ensure compliance.

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