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

SB 51 — State agencies (proposed): boards and commissions; Black leadership advisory council; establish. Creates new act.

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 March 19, 2025. 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.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Summary

State agencies (proposed): boards and commissions; Black leadership advisory council; establish. Creates new act.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 51, some lines have been added while others have been removed. These changes could clarify certain provisions of the bill, making it easier to understand and implement. This matters because clearer legislation can lead to better compliance and a more effective outcome for the public. The adjustments aim to enhance the bill's overall precision and functionality.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-51, As Passed Senate, March 19, 2025 SENATE BILL NO.
(b) "Department" means the department of labor and economic DDM S00797'25_SB0051_INTR_1 8je2ny 1 opportunity.
(b) "Department" means the department of labor and economic DDM S00797'25_SB51_APS_1 0qph1g 1 opportunity.
(1) The governor shall designate a chairperson of the DDM S00797'25_SB0051_INTR_1 8je2ny 1 council.
(1) The governor shall designate a chairperson of the DDM S00797'25_SB51_APS_1 0qph1g 1 council.
(c) Collaborate with the governor's office and the Black community to promote legislation and regulations that ensure DDM S00797'25_SB0051_INTR_1 8je2ny 1 equitable treatment of all individuals in this state and seeks to remedy structural inequalities in this state.
(c) Collaborate with the governor's office and the Black community to promote legislation and regulations that ensure DDM S00797'25_SB51_APS_1 0qph1g 1 equitable treatment of all individuals in this state and seeks to remedy structural inequalities in this state.
(i) Make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to DDM S00797'25_SB0051_INTR_1 8je2ny 1 the exercise of the powers of the council.
(i) Make and enter into contracts necessary or incidental to DDM S00797'25_SB51_APS_1 0qph1g 1 the exercise of the powers of the council.
Final Page DDM S00797'25_SB0051_INTR_1 8je2ny
Final Page DDM S00797'25_SB51_APS_1 0qph1g
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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 · 7 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 29 Yea · 7 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18001
Republican 10700
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 29701
% of votes cast 78%19%0%3%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Outman — Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 41 YEAS 29 NAYS 7 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 29 Yea · 7 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 18001
Republican 11700
Total 29701
% of votes cast 78%19%0%3%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Not Voting
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 Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
John Damoose Republican Yea
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Jonathan Lindsey Republican Nay
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Nay
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Nay
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Michael Webber Republican Yea
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Rick Outman Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 51 do?
State agencies (proposed): boards and commissions; Black leadership advisory council; establish. Creates new act.
Who sponsors SB 51?
SB 51 is sponsored by Erika Geiss (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 51?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced March 19, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track SB 51?
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