HB4160

Administrative procedure: rules; adoption of rules by state agencies more stringent than federal regulations; prohibit. Amends secs. 32 & 45 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.232 & 24.245).

Chamber Passed·9/24/25

Michigan HB4160 amends administrative procedure rules to prohibit state agencies from adopting rules more stringent than federal regulations without.

Michigan HB4160 amends sections 32 and 45 of the 1969 Michigan Administrative Procedures Act. It prohibits state agencies from adopting rules more stringent than federal regulations unless specifically authorized by state statute or if the director determines there is economic harm and no adverse impact on competition. The bill requires agencies to provide detailed regulatory impact statements, including cost analyses and public interest considerations, when proposing such rules.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 59–41 · Sep 24, 2025
Current
Government Operations Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

59 Yea

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41 Nay

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Calendar

Sep 18, 2025

10:30 AM

House Rules

Sep 4, 2025

10:30 AM

House Rules

History

Sep 29, 2025

Senate

Passed By House With Immediate Effect

Sep 29, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

Sep 24, 2025

House

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