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

SB 50 — Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; reference to section of the Michigan occupational safety and health act; amend to reflect repeal. Amends sec. 14b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0049'25

Last action — referred to Committee on Government Operations

  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 23, 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

Stalled 32% · 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).

  • Mixed recorded votes

    1 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill updates sentencing guidelines to reflect changes in occupational safety law.

The bill amends the sentencing guidelines related to criminal procedures by removing references to repealed sections of occupational safety law. This is part of an update to ensure the guidelines are current and accurate.

Summary

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; reference to section of the Michigan occupational safety and health act; amend to reflect repeal. Amends sec. 14b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0049'25

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 3 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to bill SB 50 include the addition of a new section that clarifies certain regulations and the removal of outdated references from the original draft. By updating this language, the bill aims to improve clarity and ensure that the regulations reflect current legal standards. These changes are important because they help streamline the legislative process and ensure that the bill is clear and effective in addressing its intended goals.

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SB-50, As Passed Senate, June 23, 2026 SENATE BILL NO.
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Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Government Operations

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 18 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSED

Passed 20 Yea · 15 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Unaffiliated 1100
Republican 01403
Total 201503
% of votes cast 53%39%0%8%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Greene — Yea
Outman — Nay
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 Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Nay
Dan Lauwers Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Not Voting
Jim Runestad Republican Not Voting
John Damoose Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Nay
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Nay
Michael Webber Republican Nay
Michele Hoitenga Republican Not Voting
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

Official roll call →

PASSED ROLL CALL # 152 YEAS 20 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0

Failed 8 Yea · 10 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8000
Republican 01000
Total 81000
% of votes cast 44%56%0%0%
How each member voted (18)
Member Party Vote
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Veronica Klinefelt Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Nay
Edward McBroom Republican Nay
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Nay
Michael Webber Republican Nay
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Rick Outman Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 50 do?
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; reference to section of the Michigan occupational safety and health act; amend to reflect repeal. Amends sec. 14b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0049'25
Who sponsors SB 50?
SB 50 is sponsored by John Cherry (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 50?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 23, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 50?
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