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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

enacted Legislative
Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; requirements for automobile dealer data collection; provide for. Creates new act.
Michigan has enacted a new law setting requirements for how automobile dealers collect data.
enacted Legislative
Counties: employees and officers; request for transcript and abstract of paper or record; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1895 PA 161 (MCL 48.101).
Michigan has changed the rules for requesting transcripts and abstracts of papers or records from county employees and officers.
enacted Legislative
Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Livingston County; provide for. Creates land transfer act.
Michigan has enacted a law authorizing the transfer of certain state-owned property in Livingston County.
enacted Legislative
State agencies (existing): health and human services; educational materials regarding health dangers for youth using high-potency THC and cannabis products; require the department to provide. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1509.
Michigan now requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide schools with educational materials on the health dangers of high-potency THC and cannabis products for young people.
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.
executive order Executive
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2026-15 Declaration of State of Energy Emergency
The governor declared a statewide energy emergency and temporarily allowed eligible highway-licensed vehicles to use dyed (off-road) diesel to ease record diesel prices.

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

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

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