SB0267

State agencies (proposed): boards and commissions; Michigan-African-Caribbean trade commission; establish. Creates new act.

Chamber Passed·12/9/25

Establishes the Michigan-African-Caribbean trade commission to promote trade and investment between Michigan and Africa and the Caribbean.

The bill creates the Michigan-African-Caribbean trade commission within the Michigan economic development corporation. The commission aims to advance bilateral trade and investment, focusing on critical minerals, automotive and mobility technology, agricultural products, and information technology services. It will also promote job creation, business and academic exchanges, and mutual economic support. The commission is authorized to raise funds and accept gifts, grants, and bequests. It will report annually on trade volume, job creation, and other metrics.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 28–7 · Dec 9, 2025
Current
Government Operations Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

28 Yea

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7 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Nov 13, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Economic and Community Development

History

Dec 10, 2025

House

Read A First Time

Dec 10, 2025

House

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

Dec 9, 2025

Senate

Reported By Committee Of The Whole Favorably With Substitute (s-2)