Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SB 26 — Traffic control: driver license; reference to fire protection fund in the natural resources and environmental protection act; remove. Amends sec. 52706 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.52706).

Last action — referred to Committee on Appropriations

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 03, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 48% · moderate confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill removes a reference to the fire protection fund in environmental law.

This legislation amends existing law by removing mentions of the fire protection fund from the natural resources and environmental protection act. It aims to clarify and update the provisions related to driver licensing and traffic control.

Summary

Traffic control: driver license; reference to fire protection fund in the natural resources and environmental protection act; remove. Amends sec. 52706 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.52706).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments to SB 26 include the addition of new lines that specify certain provisions regarding the bill's implementation timeline. At the same time, some earlier lines have been removed, which likely contained outdated or unnecessary details. These changes are significant because clarifying the timeline can help ensure that the bill is put into effect smoothly and efficiently, making it clearer for those affected by its provisions.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-26, As Passed Senate, June 3, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
BJH S00670'25_SB0026_INTR_1 ovh2ta 1 However, the amount of land sold shall must not exceed the amount that may be necessary for the public agency, and any land that is sold shall must be suitable for and used for a forestry or recreational purpose, or both, unless conveyed as provided in this section.
BJH S00670'25_SB26_APS_1 qjvbp0 1 However, the amount of land sold shall must not exceed the amount that may be necessary for the public agency, and any land that is sold shall must be suitable for and used for a forestry or recreational purpose, or both, unless conveyed as provided in this section.
(4) Subject to subsection (5), a public agency to which a BJH S00670'25_SB0026_INTR_1 ovh2ta 1 reversionary interest was relinquished under subsection (2) and any public agency that is a successor in interest shall not convey the municipal forestland formerly subject to the reversionary interest, or any part thereof, of the municipal forestland, unless the conveyance is to a public agency for $1.00 or to a public agency or any other person for fair market value.
(4) Subject to subsection (5), a public agency to which a BJH S00670'25_SB26_APS_1 qjvbp0 1 reversionary interest was relinquished under subsection (2) and any public agency that is a successor in interest shall not convey the municipal forestland formerly subject to the reversionary interest, or any part thereof, of the municipal forestland, unless the conveyance is to a public agency for $1.00 or to a public agency or any other person for fair market value.
(7) A public agency to which a reversionary interest is relinquished under subsection (2) shall not convey the municipal BJH S00670'25_SB0026_INTR_1 ovh2ta 1 forestland formerly subject to the reversionary interest to a third person unless the public agency has conducted a public hearing on the proposed conveyance.
(7) A public agency to which a reversionary interest is relinquished under subsection (2) shall not convey the municipal BJH S00670'25_SB26_APS_1 qjvbp0 1 forestland formerly subject to the reversionary interest to a third person unless the public agency has conducted a public hearing on the proposed conveyance.
(a) "Basal area" means the sum of the cross-sectional area of BJH S00670'25_SB0026_INTR_1 ovh2ta 1 trees 4 inches or greater in diameter measured at 4.5 feet from the highest ground at the base of each tree.
(a) "Basal area" means the sum of the cross-sectional area of BJH S00670'25_SB26_APS_1 qjvbp0 1 trees 4 inches or greater in diameter measured at 4.5 feet from the highest ground at the base of each tree.
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Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Appropriations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 16001
Democrat 18001
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 36002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Yea
Greene — Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Not Voting
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Not Voting
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 108 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 36 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17001
Democrat 19001
Total 36002
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Chedrick Greene Democrat Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sam Singh Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sue Shink Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Not Voting
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Not Voting
Jim Runestad Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety environment transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 26 do?
Traffic control: driver license; reference to fire protection fund in the natural resources and environmental protection act; remove. Amends sec. 52706 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.52706).
Who sponsors SB 26?
SB 26 is sponsored by Veronica Klinefelt (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 26?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 03, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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