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10-nov-2026
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other A state action that doesn't fit a standard lifecycle stage.
doctrine Sets direction — not an action. A strategy paper or policy publication stating intent; nothing here is binding.
introduced Bill introduced in the Michigan Legislature — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.
proposed rule Draft administrative rule published for public comment — not yet in force.
passed chamber Passed the Michigan House or Senate, but not yet both — still not law.
jcar review Rule transmitted to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules — near-final; JCAR has 15 session days to object before it can be filed.
executive order Governor's executive order or directive with operative effect.
final rule Administrative rule filed with the Secretary of State — legally enforceable once effective.
enacted Signed into law by the Governor (or passed over a veto) — now binding Michigan law.
appeals opinion A published Michigan Court of Appeals decision — binding precedent on all lower Michigan courts.
opinion A decided Michigan Supreme Court ruling — binding on all Michigan courts.
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appeals opinion Mich. Ct. App.

People of Michigan v. Jimmy Lee Fuller

The Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a defendant's convictions and life-without-parole sentences for multiple counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a minor.

Why it matters: A published Michigan Court of Appeals decision — binding precedent on all lower Michigan courts.

06-nov-2026

Recent highlights

executive order Executive
Executive Directive 2026-4: Protecting Reproductive Health Data
Governor Whitmer issued an executive directive instructing state agencies to safeguard individuals' reproductive health data from federal, commercial, and out-of-state entities.
introduced Legislative
Health occupations: physicians; board certification training; allow to be used for continuing education requirements. Amends secs. 17033 & 17533 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17033 & 333.17533).
A House bill would let Michigan physicians count board-certification training toward the continuing-education hours required to keep their licenses.
introduced Legislative
Criminal procedure: sentencing; membership on the Michigan sentencing commission; modify. Amends sec. 34a, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.34a).
This House bill would change who serves on Michigan's sentencing commission, the body that advises on criminal sentencing guidelines.
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Michigan general election
Statewide general election. Local races — township boards, school boards, councils, county offices — are decided here, many uncontested. Check your sample ballot for races marked with no candidate filed: those seats are winnable as a write-in (deadline Oct 23) or filled by appointment afterward.

Direction

2026-2030 Five-Year Transportation Program doctrine
MDOT's programmed highway, transit, rail, and aeronautics investments for FY2026-2030, adopted by the State Transportation Commission. Names specific project…
06-nov-2025 · 36 intents · 0 delivered · 0 in motion · 36 no action observed
MI Healthy Climate Plan doctrine
Michigan's climate action plan under EGLE's Office of Climate and Energy, setting the path to carbon neutrality by 2050 across electricity, transportation, b…
20-apr-2022 · 45 intents · 0 delivered · 0 in motion · 45 no action observed

Coming up

Stated deadline · 31-dec-2030 MI Healthy Climate Plan

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