This bill aims to protect people from unfair medical debt practices by making it illegal for hospitals, providers, or debt collectors to violate new rules on medical debt. It sets limits on interest, bans deceptive billing and collection tactics, and updates Michigan’s Consumer Protection Act so the Attorney General can enforce these rules. If violated, the Attorney General could take legal action. The goal is to give patients more rights, increase billing transparency, and hold debt collectors accountable. This bill will only take effect if SB 702 is also passed into law.

Michigan

This bill aims to prevent Michigan residents from having most medical debt reported on their credit reports, except when the debt is tied to very large loans. Under this bill, debt collectors would not be allowed to threaten people with credit reporting over medical bills, unless it involves a significant loan amount. The bill also requires collectors to inform consumers in writing about these protections. If a person’s rights under this law are violated, they would be able to sue for damages and legal costs. This bill is designed to help people with medical debt maintain access to jobs, housing, credit, and insurance without being unfairly penalized for medical expenses.

Michigan

This bill aims to change how Michigan handles treatment for people with serious mental illness. It makes it easier for courts, doctors, and police to require someone to receive hospital care or court-ordered outpatient treatment if they are at risk of harming themselves or others, or if they are unable to care for their basic needs. The bill broadens the types of mental health professionals who can be involved in the process, sets clear timelines for review, and gives courts stronger authority if a person stops following their treatment plan.

Michigan

This bill would prohibit the growing, manufacturing, and sale of kratom, a substance made from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa plant, and any of its synthetic versions in Michigan. If someone is caught violating this law, they could be charged with a misdemeanor, facing up to 90 days in jail and a $5,000 fine for a first offense. Penalties increase for repeat offenses or for selling to minors, with up to a year in jail and higher fines if the buyer is under 18. The law would go into effect 90 days after it is enacted, requiring stores and suppliers to quickly remove kratom products from their shelves.

Michigan

This bill updates Michigan’s mortgage lending rules. It bars lenders from rejecting or worsening home loan terms because of a neighborhood’s race, ethnicity, or the age of nearby buildings, and requires each application to be judged on real financial risk. Denied borrowers must get written reasons and key records. It also allows higher minimum loan sizes, adjusted for inflation, which could make small mortgages and repair loans harder to get.

Michigan

This bill reauthorizes and updates USDA programs through 2031, including commodity supports, crop insurance, disaster aid, and dairy programs. It funds infrastructure for food storage, processing, and local food hubs; expands conservation and loan programs (especially for new and veteran farmers); and streamlines emergency loan access. Rural development provisions increase funding for broadband, water, and telemedicine. The bill also supports meat processing, updates SNAP and food assistance, modernizes product labeling, addresses animal health and inspection, and requires reporting on trade impacts, biotechnology, and pesticide regulations.

Federal

This bill seeks to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk by expediting environmental reviews and accelerating management projects in high-risk “fireshed management areas.” It authorizes hazardous vegetation removal, fire break creation, reforestation, watershed protection, and provides grants for fire-resistant community practices. The bill promotes collaboration among government, tribal, and private groups, increases use of technology in wildfire management, supports firefighters’ families, enhances vegetation management near power lines, and modifies environmental and judicial review processes for certain federal land projects.

Federal

This bill would keep Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees paid during a federal funding gap starting in February 2026, including back pay to cover the gap already begun. That would help airport security screening continue with fewer staffing problems, reduce travel delays and disruptions, and protect TSA workers and their families from missed paychecks. The funding ends when a new budget is passed or by Sept. 30, 2026.

Federal

This proposed constitutional amendment would require paid signature gatherers for Arizona initiative and referendum petitions to verbally disclose they are paid and state their home state to potential signers, and to wear a visible badge with this information. Signatures collected without these disclosures would be invalid. For city and county ballot measures involving new spending or funding allocations, petition sponsors would need to clearly state the cost and identify the source of funding for both immediate and future expenses. If approved by the Legislature, it would appear on the 2026 general election ballot.

Arizona

This resolution from the Arizona Legislature asks Congress to call a nationwide convention of states to propose a U.S. constitutional amendment limiting the number of terms members of the House and Senate can serve. While it does not create term limits by itself, it initiates the process for states to collaborate on this change. If enough states pass similar resolutions, Congress would be required to convene the convention. Arizona’s request applies only to conventions focused specifically on congressional term limits, and copies of the resolution are sent to relevant federal and state officials for awareness and support.

Arizona

This proposed constitutional amendment would require most voters on Election Day to cast their ballots at their assigned neighborhood polling place, rather than at any countywide voting center. Counties would need to create smaller precincts, provide a polling site for each one—using schools or state buildings when possible—and take additional steps to reduce wait times. Early voting and emergency sites would still be available, and voters could update their addresses at those locations. While this approach could bring polling places closer to home, it would remove the flexibility to vote anywhere in the county on Election Day. If approved by the Legislature, it would appear on the 2026 general election ballot.

Arizona

This proposed constitutional amendment would bar Arizona school districts from using public funds or resources—including staff time, facilities, email systems, or payroll services—to support employee unions. Districts could not collect union dues via payroll, distribute union or political materials, provide paid leave for union business, or allow union activities during work hours. Teacher strikes would be banned, and all employment negotiations must follow these restrictions. Existing contracts allowing these practices would be overridden. If approved by the Legislature, it will appear on the 2026 general election ballot.

Arizona

This proposed constitutional amendment would mostly ban traffic cameras used for speeding and red light tickets in Arizona. Cities or agencies could keep using cameras only if they have a contract signed by December 31, 2026, and local voters approve their use. If voters reject them, the cameras must be removed within 90 days. If approved, the cameras can operate for 10 years before requiring another public vote to continue, with this process repeating every decade. It moves traffic enforcement responsibility away from automated camera systems and private companies back to police officers. If approved by the Legislature, it would appear on the 2026 general election ballot.

Arizona

This proposed constitutional amendment would introduce new rules for elections in the state. It would require that only U.S. citizens can register and vote in Arizona elections, and all voters would need to show a government-issued photo ID every time they vote, whether in person or by mail. To receive a mail-in ballot, voters would have to provide documented proof of citizenship at registration and confirm their mailing address before each general election. The measure also bans foreign nationals from contributing or spending money to influence Arizona elections. Early voting would end at 7:00 p.m. on the Friday before Election Day, except that mail-in ballots sent through the U.S. Postal Service could be accepted until the polls close on Election Day. If approved by the Legislature, it would appear on the 2026 general election ballot as the “Arizona Secure Elections Act”.

Arizona

This bill would prohibit the use of federal K-12 education funds for any programs, events, books, or materials provided to minors that contain sexually oriented material, including content involving nudity, stripping, lewd dancing, sexual acts, or discussions of gender dysphoria and transgender identity. The bill explicitly exempts standard science courses (such as biology and anatomy), studies of major world religions, and classic works of art and literature—defining these exceptions by reference to recognized published collections. If enacted, federally funded schools would be required to exclude or avoid materials and programming considered sexually explicit or related to transgender topics.

Federal

This bill would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any hostilities in or against Cuba unless Congress has specifically authorized such actions through a declaration of war or other legislation. It applies to all military branches, including the Coast Guard, and would prevent operations like blockades or military action around Cuba unless approved by Congress. The bill aims to ensure that any significant use of military force involving Cuba is first debated and authorized by lawmakers. However, it makes exceptions for self-defense if the U.S. faces an attack or urgent threat, and for ongoing legal counter-narcotics missions.

Federal

This bill is designed to make voting easier for sick or disabled Arizona voters who can’t get to the polls. Special election board workers are already allowed to visit hospitals and care facilities to help these voters cast their ballots in person. The bill would also let these workers update the registration information—like a new address—of the specific voter they’re assigned to help, making sure the voter gets the correct ballot. There are strict rules: workers can only update registration for the voter they were sent to assist and cannot register new voters or update information for anyone else at the location.

Arizona

This bill requires all Arizona election systems and software—including those for voter registration, signature verification, early ballot processing, vote counting, audits, and recounts—to maintain accurate official time within 60 seconds during the entire election process. County election officials must test and verify timekeeping, document compliance, correct any issues, and recheck accuracy at multiple stages, from registration to final certification. The bill adds new record-keeping requirements and introduces misdemeanor penalties for violations, aiming to ensure all election timestamps are correct and verifiable.

Arizona

This bill would update Arizona’s voter registration process through the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). When someone registers or renews their voter registration while getting or renewing a driver license, the MVD must send a copy of the applicant’s handwritten signature to election officials within five days. The Secretary of State then forwards this signature to the appropriate county recorder. This ensures counties have an official signature on file to verify early ballot signatures and help prevent fraud. The bill also requires applicants to receive information about eligibility, penalties for false registration, and confidentiality policies.

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This bill gives local governing bodies that certify election results the right to access election sites and materials before the canvass. It allows them to observe operations at places like election headquarters, tabulation centers, storage facilities, and voter registration sites, and to review and copy documents with assistance from election officials. Access must not disrupt procedures or violate privacy or security rules, and bodies must follow all security and confidentiality requirements. Altering or removing materials is only allowed by law. If access is denied, they can seek relief in court or from the Attorney General. Violations are a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Arizona

This bill requires all Arizona public and charter schools to allow students, with written parental permission, to leave campus during school hours for off-site religious instruction lasting one to five hours per week. The organizations offering these classes must maintain attendance records, take responsibility for students while off campus, and ensure their instructors have qualifications comparable to regular school teachers. Schools are not responsible for transportation or costs related to these courses; those must be handled by the provider, student, or parents.

Arizona

This bill would establish a “Celebrate Freedom Week” in all Arizona public schools. During this week, students in grades 1–12 would receive lessons on the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution (including the Bill of Rights), and their historical context. The curriculum would highlight how these documents relate to major American themes like immigration, the Revolution, abolition of slavery, and women’s suffrage. Students in grades 3–12 would recite a passage from the Declaration of Independence unless excused. Schools would also be prohibited from removing religious references from the founding documents during instruction.

Arizona

This bill would prevent law enforcement officers from carrying out immigration enforcement actions—such as arrests, interviews, searches, or surveillance—at sensitive places like schools, hospitals, places of worship, courthouses, funerals, weddings, and facilities serving vulnerable people, unless there is a court order or an immediate threat to public safety. The goal is to ensure that people can access essential services and participate in important life events without fear of immigration enforcement at these locations, except in urgent or legally authorized situations.

Michigan

This bill would protect Michigan’s water by increasing state oversight of large users like factories, farms, bottling companies, and data centers. Anyone wanting to withdraw a significant amount of water or increase their usage would need a state permit. Before any major new withdrawals are approved, the public must be notified and given at least 45 days to comment. The state would only approve projects that use water efficiently, avoid harming streams and groundwater, and return most water to its original watershed. No company could permanently remove more than 2 million gallons of water per day from the local system.

Michigan

This bill would require Michigan’s Department of Corrections to give every person leaving prison a clear, written guide about voting. This guide, created by the Secretary of State, must explain that people released from prison are allowed to register and vote if they are otherwise eligible. It would also include step-by-step instructions on how to register to vote, how to cast a ballot on Election Day, how to vote early, and how to vote by absentee ballot. Additionally, the guide would list the dates of regular elections in Michigan.

Michigan

This bill would prohibit the use of ranked choice voting (RCV) in all Michigan elections—statewide, city, and township. It bans any local laws authorizing RCV, making them void. RCV is defined as any system allowing voters to rank candidates and using multi-round counting to determine a winner, or any method letting voters select more candidates than available positions.

Michigan

This bill would require individuals in Michigan to provide proof of U.S. citizenship—such as a birth certificate, passport, naturalization papers, certain tribal IDs, or a qualifying driver’s license or state ID—to register or preregister to vote. Automatic registration or preregistration would occur when citizenship documentation is provided during a driver’s license or state ID application, unless the individual opts out. The Secretary of State would verify citizenship, keep sensitive information confidential, and manage registration updates, including opportunities for eligible individuals released from incarceration to register. Additionally, voters would need to show a government-issued photo ID when voting.

Michigan

This bill modernizes Florida’s tax laws by requiring short-term rental platforms to collect taxes, offering sales tax refunds for storm-safe home upgrades, and creating employer tax credits for worker down payments. It lowers taxes on gambling, U.S.-made beer, and flood insurance, adds sales tax holidays for guns and outdoor gear, and limits property tax hikes in mobile home parks. The bill also requires estimated property taxes on home listings, aligns state corporate tax rules with the federal code as of January 1, 2026, but does not adopt the recent federal corporate tax cuts from the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR1),” and grants the Department of Revenue broad authority to implement these changes with sunset dates for review.

Florida

This bill would prevent Arizona’s public universities, colleges, and community colleges from banning concealed firearms for people who have a valid permit. It also protects the right to legally transport and store firearms, such as keeping them in vehicles on campus. While it eases restrictions on carrying concealed weapons, it keeps current penalties and rules for those who disrupt or interfere with the normal operations of a school. If passed, the bill would allow more lawful concealed carry on public college and university campuses and limit the authority of school boards to restrict it. The bill does not apply to K-12 schools or private educational institutions.

Arizona

This bill expands parental rights by requiring schools and government agencies to get written parental consent before using a different name or pronouns for a child. Schools must also provide parents access to all educational and health records, including counseling notes, and staff are prohibited from withholding any information about a child’s well-being from parents. Parents can sue for violations, with minimum penalties of $500,000 against agencies and $20,000 against individual employees; public funds cannot be used to cover these costs. Any past violations must be disclosed to parents within six months or the same penalties apply.

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