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

SB 129 — Civil rights: open meetings; remote meeting participation of certain public body members with disabilities; provide for. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).

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 April 17, 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.

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Summary

Civil rights: open meetings; remote meeting participation of certain public body members with disabilities; provide for. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 129, a few lines were added, and some content was removed. Specifically, eight new lines were included to clarify certain provisions, while seven lines previously included were taken out, possibly to streamline the bill and enhance understanding. This change is important because it aims to make the legislation more accessible and easier to interpret for everyone involved.

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SENATE BILL NO.
SB-129, As Passed Senate, April 17, 2025 SENATE BILL NO.
CRM S00675'25 *_SB0129_INTR_1 2hwsxk 1 (a) Before March 31, 2021 and retroactive to March 18, 2020, any circumstances, including, but not limited to, any of the circumstances requiring accommodation of absent members described in section 3(2).
CRM S00675'25 *_SB129_APS_1 ve5twq 1 (a) Before March 31, 2021 and retroactive to March 18, 2020, any circumstances, including, but not limited to, any of the circumstances requiring accommodation of absent members described in section 3(2).
(iii) The potato industry commission created in section 2 of CRM S00675'25 *_SB0129_INTR_1 2hwsxk 1 1970 PA 29, MCL 290.422.
(iii) The potato industry commission created in section 2 of CRM S00675'25 *_SB129_APS_1 ve5twq 1 1970 PA 29, MCL 290.422.
(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, on and after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subdivision, as an accommodation to a member with a disability who requests remote access in order to fully participate in the CRM S00675'25 *_SB0129_INTR_1 2hwsxk 1 meeting.
(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, on and after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subdivision, as an accommodation to a member with a disability who requests remote access in order to fully participate in the CRM S00675'25 *_SB129_APS_1 ve5twq 1 meeting.
(C) "Participate" and "participation" include, but are not limited to, discussing, debating, or voting on a motion, proposal, recommendation, resolution, order, ordinance, bill, or any other measure on which a vote by members of the public body is required and by which the public body effectuates or formulates public CRM S00675'25 *_SB0129_INTR_1 2hwsxk 1 policy.
(C) "Participate" and "participation" include, but are not limited to, discussing, debating, or voting on a motion, proposal, recommendation, resolution, order, ordinance, bill, or any other measure on which a vote by members of the public body is required and by which the public body effectuates or formulates public CRM S00675'25 *_SB129_APS_1 ve5twq 1 policy.
The public notice on the website CRM S00675'25 *_SB0129_INTR_1 2hwsxk 1 must be included on either the homepage or on a separate webpage dedicated to public notices for nonregularly scheduled or electronic public meetings that is accessible through a prominent and conspicuous link on the website's homepage that clearly describes its purpose for public notification of nonregularly scheduled or electronic public meetings.
The public notice on the website CRM S00675'25 *_SB129_APS_1 ve5twq 1 must be included on either the homepage or on a separate webpage dedicated to public notices for nonregularly scheduled or electronic public meetings that is accessible through a prominent and conspicuous link on the website's homepage that clearly describes its purpose for public notification of nonregularly scheduled or electronic public meetings.
This publication of the agenda does not prohibit subsequent amendment of CRM S00675'25 *_SB0129_INTR_1 2hwsxk 1 the agenda at the meeting.
This publication of the agenda does not prohibit subsequent amendment of CRM S00675'25 *_SB129_APS_1 ve5twq 1 the agenda at the meeting.
Final Page CRM S00675'25 *_SB0129_INTR_1 2hwsxk
Final Page CRM S00675'25 *_SB129_APS_1 ve5twq
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Action History

  1. referred to Committee on Government Operations

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 16 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 · 16 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Republican 11501
Unaffiliated 0100
Total 201601
% of votes cast 54%43%0%3%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
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 Nay
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
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 Yea
Michael Webber Republican Nay
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Not Voting
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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PASSED ROLL CALL # 48 YEAS 20 NAYS 16 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0

Passed 20 Yea · 16 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 19000
Republican 11601
Total 201601
% of votes cast 54%43%0%3%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
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 Nay
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
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 Yea
Michael Webber Republican Nay
Michele Hoitenga Republican Nay
Rick Outman Republican Nay
Roger Hauck Republican Nay
Roger Victory Republican Nay
Ruth Johnson Republican Not Voting
Thomas Albert Republican Nay

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 129 do?
Civil rights: open meetings; remote meeting participation of certain public body members with disabilities; provide for. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).
Who sponsors SB 129?
SB 129 is sponsored by Sean McCann (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 129?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced April 17, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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