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Higher education & workforce 60 measures

Universities, colleges, scholarships and workforce training.

60 Measures1 Became law24 Passed a chamber35 In committee0 Vetoed

Measures 35

StatusAll Became law Vetoed To the governor Passed a chamber In committee IntroducedSortMomentum Latest action

MeasureTitleStatusMomentum
SB 1160Higher education: financial aid; access to Michigan achievement scholarship; expand. Amends sec. 248 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1848).Last action September 10, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONIn committee22
HB 6291Higher education: financial aid; medical education debt stabilization for students program; establish. Amends sec. 4 of 1975 PA 222 (MCL 390.1154) & adds sec.…Last action September 1, 2026: bill electronically reproduced August 27, 2026In committee22
HB 6206Higher education: other; name, image, and likeness contract regulations; provide for. Amends 2020 PA 366 (MCL 390.1731 - 390.1741) by adding sec. 6a.Last action July 14, 2026: bill electronically reproduced July 3, 2026In committee22
HJR XHigher education: state universities; exemption from local control, local input, and local zoning laws; eliminate. Amends sec. 5, art. VIII of the state…Last action June 24, 2026: joint resolution electronically reproduced June 23, 2026In committee22
HB 6120Higher education: other; regulation of development of college- or university-owned land through local government zoning ordinance; provide for. Amends sec. 201…Last action June 24, 2026: bill electronically reproduced June 23, 2026In committee22
HB 6121Higher education: state universities; authority to purchase land; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 1851 PA 151 (MCL 390.5). TIE BAR WITH: HJR X'26Last action June 24, 2026: bill electronically reproduced June 23, 2026In committee22
HJR UElections: primary; nomination process for secretary of state and attorney general; modify, and provide for gubernatorial appointment of regents, trustees, or…Last action June 18, 2026: referred to Committee on RulesIn committee22
SJR JElections: primary; nomination process for secretary of state and attorney general; modify, and provide for gubernatorial appointment of regents, trustees, or…Last action June 4, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONSIn committee22
SB 1017Higher education: other; name, image, and likeness contract regulations; provide for. Amends 2020 PA 366 (MCL 390.1731 - 390.1741) by adding sec. 6a.Last action June 4, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRSIn committee22
SB 1021Elections: school; election of regents, trustees, or board of governors for the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University…Last action June 4, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONSIn committee22
SJR IElections: primary; nomination process for secretary of state and attorney general; modify, and provide for gubernatorial appointment of regents, trustees, or…Last action June 4, 2026: SENATE CO-SPONSOR(S) NAMED: PAUL WOJNOIn committee22
HB 5649Corporate income tax: credits; employer credit for certain apprenticeship and career and technical education programs: provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL…Last action March 4, 2026: bill electronically reproduced March 3, 2026In committee22
HR 254A resolution to urge the public institutions of higher education in Michigan to establish a consistent policy for awarding postsecondary-level academic credit…Last action March 4, 2026: referred to Committee on Government OperationsIn committee22
HB 5629Appropriations: school aid omnibus; fiscal year 2027-2028 appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends…Last action March 3, 2026: bill electronically reproduced February 26, 2026In committee22
HB 5618Appropriations: higher education; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Amends secs. 236 & 241 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1836 & 388.1841).Last action March 3, 2026: bill electronically reproduced February 26, 2026In committee22
HB 5617Appropriations: community colleges; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Amends secs. 201 & 206 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1801 & 388.1806).Last action March 3, 2026: bill electronically reproduced February 26, 2026In committee22
SR 88A resolution calling on Governor Whitmer to opt-in to the new Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program for K-12 education.Last action December 9, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONSIn committee22
HB 5242Higher education: other; use of diversity, equity, and inclusion in accreditation decisions; prohibit. Creates new act.Last action November 12, 2025: bill electronically reproduced November 6, 2025In committee22
HB 5088Higher education: other; use of school aid funds for community colleges and higher education expenses; limit. Creates appropriation act.Last action September 29, 2025: bill electronically reproduced September 26, 2025In committee22
HB 4956Higher education: financial aid; Michigan achievement skills scholarship; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4955'25Last action September 17, 2025: bill electronically reproduced September 16, 2025In committee22
HB 4955Higher education: financial aid; Michigan achievement scholarship; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4956'25Last action September 17, 2025: bill electronically reproduced September 16, 2025In committee22
HB 4849Civil rights: speech and assembly; student free press act for public high schools and public community colleges and universities; create. Creates new act.Last action September 11, 2025: bill electronically reproduced September 9, 2025In committee22
SJR DHigher education: governing boards; open meetings for university boards; require. Adds sec. 4 to art. VIII of the state constitution.Last action June 26, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONSIn committee22
SB 425Higher education: community colleges; remission of new jobs credit from withholding to community college districts; clarify application to professional…Last action June 17, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONSIn committee22
HB 4643Higher education: other; requirements regarding compensation of college athletes; modify. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 10 of 2020 PA 366 (MCL…Last action June 17, 2025: bill electronically reproduced June 12, 2025In committee22
HB 4520Higher education: other; program to designate certain college and university campuses as hunger-free campuses; create. Creates new act.Last action June 3, 2025: bill electronically reproduced May 22, 2025In committee22
HB 4521Higher education: tuition; Michigan tuition grant program; modify. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 7a of 1966 PA 313 (MCL 390.991 et seq.).Last action June 3, 2025: bill electronically reproduced May 22, 2025In committee22
HB 4378Higher education: financial aid; eligibility for Michigan reconnect program; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 2020 PA 84 (MCL 390.1701). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4377'25Last action April 23, 2025: bill electronically reproduced April 22, 2025In committee22
HB 4377Higher education: financial aid; Michigan reconnect grant recipient act; modify. Amends secs. 11, 15 & 21 of 2020 PA 68 (MCL 390.1711 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH…Last action April 23, 2025: bill electronically reproduced April 22, 2025In committee22
HJR HHigher education: other; use of school aid funds for the operations of public universities; prohibit. Amends sec. 4, art. VIII & sec. 11, art. IX of the state…Last action March 25, 2025: joint resolution electronically reproduced March 20, 2025In committee22
SB 197Higher education: tuition; Michigan tuition grant program; modify. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 7a of 1966 PA 313 (MCL 390.991 et seq.).Last action March 20, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONSIn committee22
SB 186Appropriations: school aid; fiscal year 2025-2026 omnibus appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends…Last action March 18, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONSIn committee22
HR 33A resolution calling on the United States Congress to reinstate United States Agency for International Development funding to research universities.Last action March 5, 2025: referred to Committee on Government OperationsIn committee22
HB 4123Higher education: financial aid; Michigan reconnect program; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 7 of 2020 PA 84 (MCL 390.1703 & 390.1707).Last action February 26, 2025: bill electronically reproduced February 25, 2025In committee22
HB 4036Higher education: education programs; authorization and distance education reciprocal exchange act; remove sunset. Repeals sec. 7 of 2015 PA 45 (MCL 390.1697).Last action January 30, 2025: bill electronically reproduced January 29, 2025In committee22

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Topic method: measures are tagged from their official titles and subjects; one measure can sit in several topics: /topics/, copied November 2, 2026
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