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Michigan Immigration Accountability Bills Move to Senate Floor After Committee Passage
Three Senate bills limiting federal immigration enforcement actions have moved to the Senate floor after passing committee. The legislation would restrict immigration enforcement in sensitive locations, protect personal privacy from sharing with immigration authorities, and require law enforcement officers to wear uniforms without face coverings.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - legislature
Michigan Senate Committee Sends Immigration Accountability Bills to Full Chamber for Vote
Michigan Senate committee votes to send three immigration bills to full chamber, seeking to limit federal ICE operations in sensitive locations, require warrants for data sharing, and ban masked law enforcement officers
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - State Government
State FOC Bureau Director Steven D. Capps Oversaw 100% Grievance Denial Rate in Kalamazoo While Collecting Awards and Blogging About Portal Metrics
A state-level director within the Michigan Supreme Court's administrative office has presided over a grievance system that denied every parent complaint in Kalamazoo County for five straight years. During that time, he received an industry award, published blog posts celebrating website traffic, and trained new staff on customer service. The Legislature has never held a hearing on FOC grievance outcomes.
April 9, 2026·Michigan Capitol·7 sources - legislature
Michigan House Speaker Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Require Supermajority Votes During Lame Duck Sessions
Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall proposes constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds legislative vote for bills passed during lame duck sessions after elections, aiming to ensure bipartisan consensus and restore voter accountability.
March 31, 2026·Michigan Capitol·3 sources