… taxes and fees. Sportsmen are charged taxes on fishing gear and purchase licenses each year. A portion of the revenue from these sources are invested in … for example, to Michigan fisherman in the form of less expensive fishing licenses. Simply because the state has been providing a particular service for …
… Thomas, D-Detroit, proposed Wednesday that the state create specialty license plates backing the Detroit Lions, Pistons, Red Wings and Tigers. The plates … they can show their support and help the state," Thomas said. Specialty license plates can earn about $500,000 in their first year of production, so the …
… way. With a maze of bureaucratic white elephant schemes, zoning laws, licenses, regulations, a difficult labor climate and an overall tax burden that … bureaucracies and costly union work rules. Cut the red tape and excessive licensing that restrict persons from earning a living without explicit state approval. …
… was a certified teacher. “I showed them a document about LLI (Limited License to Instruct program — an alternative teacher certification program), and … should take the lead in Michigan and support programs like the Limited License to Instruct program, which could allow innovative and motivated teachers …
… alternative certification programs have stymied in Detroit. The Limited License to Instruct (LLI) program, another alternative certification program, was … start would be to support programs like Teach for America and Limited License to Instruct that already exist in Michigan, and have already proven their …
… state department that provides "one-stop shopping" for all permits and licenses required by individuals and firms desiring to conduct business in the … rather than appropriating new monies. The "Department of Permitting and Licensing" would be directly accountable to the governor and the legislature for …
… other 30 points are based on the single category of passage rates on licensing exams. Instead of using certification test passage rates, a less predictive … success in the classroom. It is worth noting that advocating that teacher licensing exam passage rates should not be central to preparation program rating …
… us. Michigan law allows U.S. veterans of war to select a special state license plate that identifies them as unique citizens who have risked their lives in service to the nation. Michigan legislators are permitted to use license plates that identify them as well: They are designated with the prefixes …
… than 40 miles round trip every time they register to vote or renew their license plate tabs," it would appear that very few customers would be required to endure these inconveniences. Most can renew license tabs online or through the mail and voter registration matters can be accomplished …
… involve regulations that implement federal and state environmental laws or licensing requirements. Licensing requirements often hit small businesses especially hard with extensive …
… initiatives. Complete Roll Call Vote Tally House Bill 4726, Ban license renewal if three unpaid parking tickets, failed in the Senate (14 to 23) … person can have before the Secretary of State will not renew a driver license. In addition to the tickets a person would have to pay a $45 "clearance …
… to employees for controlled substances without a controlled substance license. Additional charges included billing for services not provided. The Auditor … February 2010, the Bureau of Health Professions suspended the provider's license for a year. According to the audit, the DCH said that it reported the …
… to employees for controlled substances without a controlled substance license. Additional charges included billing for services not provided. The Auditor … February 2010, the Bureau of Health Professions suspended the provider's license for a year. According to the audit, the DCH said that it reported the …
… involve regulations that implement federal and state environmental laws or licensing requirements. Licensing requirements often hit small businesses especially hard with extensive …
… testing requirements, working capital and bonding requirements, and annual license fees of $1,500 (plus a $1,500 application fee) on professional employer … authorize an annual state moose hunting season, authorize a $100 moose hunting license, and create a moose hunting advisory council to make recommendations on …
… he was told that he would be fined $25,000 per day and would lose his license. Judy Palnau, spokeswoman for the Michigan Public Service Commission, … is authorized to do. All three telecommunication companies have state licenses. Still, it’s not clear when the FCC will decide. “It’s so stupid,” Wilson …
… expensive in liquor control states compared to non-control (or so-called “license” states), or 6.3 percent higher. We further categorized “control” as either … Williams, found no statistically significant difference between control and license states in binge drinking, alcohol-related traffic fatalities or alcohol-related …
… more expensive in liquor control states than in noncontrol (so-called “license”) states, or 6.3 percent higher. We further categorized “control” states … Williams found no statistically significant difference between control and license states in binge drinking, alcohol-related traffic fatalities or alcohol-related …
… wholesalers at consumers’ expense. Allow all businesses to apply for licenses for spirits and for beer and wine. Florists, as one example, may be able … one licensed entity from another. All licensees are investigated in the licensing process anyway. Delegate “entertainment” permitting to local government. …
… Lives?” economists John Pulito and Anthony Davies examine control states and license states from 1982 to 2002. They found that states with a lighter regulatory touch — license states, for instance — “generally experience lower alcohol-related traffic …
… Rep. Dian Slavens (D) on January 9, 2013, to authorize a new specialty license plate, with the profits delivered to a government-funded social services … 16, 2013, to establish that state databases containing information on licenses issued to individuals to purchase, carry, possess, or transport pistols …
… that started in the House. House Bill 4223, which appropriates funding for the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) budget, is a good example. The objective … it stands today. LARA is organized into four principal functions: 1) Licensing and Regulation; 2) Employment Security and Workplace Safety: 3) the Michigan …
… meet safety and fiscal standards and are not criminals, they will get a license in order to compete. Now all licenses are statewide authorities and not whittled down to a two-county area for …
… does and doesn’t qualify as a “news publication.” “Government cannot license who speaks,” said attorney and MLive columnist Matt Davis. “When government licenses who is in the news media by saying, ‘This group of 50,' or whatever the …
… Corporate Welfare Proposed: Lie Detector Tester Licensure Repeal; New Licensing For Pharmacy Technicians Legislature Would Eliminate Licensing Mandate On Dieticians, Nutritionists Bill Would Lessen Mandates On Landscape …
… reform of Michigan's no-fault insurance system or limiting occupational licenses. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy has carefully tallied up — as … a reported 38 percent increase ($11.4 million) on hunting and fishing licenses. Crony capitalism also flexed its old muscle again in 2013 as the Legislature …
… and catching fish in Michigan's great outdoors thanks to a simplified licensing structure. He did not mention that just last year he and the Legislature greatly increased hunting and fishing license prices, some by as much as 100 percent. Other new or increased fees in …
… If the seller delivers said poultry by means of a licensed vehicle, the license number must also be noted. Failure to maintain the necessary paperwork … misdemeanor, and dealers can face the suspension or revocation of their license upon conviction.[35] An area of dense regulation is Michigan’s environmental …
… hikes. Many were adopted, including higher levies for hunting and fishing licenses, off-road vehicle licenses, landfill “tipping” fees, mandated environmental permit fees, “vital record” …
… prosecuted for unlawfully disposing of them because the facility lacked a license.[82] In 2007, a Michigan appeals court upheld his conviction for the unlawful … delivery was legal did not absolve him of the environmental law’s strict licensing rule.[83] More recently, pig farmers in Michigan suddenly found themselves …
… on legal grounds. The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that a dental licensing board in North Carolina was not immune from antitrust laws. Licensing boards are similar to CON commissions in that they limit competition by …
… committee, no further action at this time. House Bill 4698: Authorize drivers license, state ID gender change Introduced by Rep. Brian Banks (D), to require the Secretary of State to change the gender indicated on the drivers license of a person who requests this if the individual has obtained a “sex change” …
… Passed 20 to 18 in the Senate To increase the annual vehicle registration (license plate) tax by 20 percent. Also, to impose a surtax on electric and alternative … version of this bill, which increases the annual vehicle registration (license plate) tax by 20 percent per vehicle, and imposes a surtax on electric …
… right to accept his tires. But in fact, the facility needed a specific license, which it lacked, to accept those tires. As a result, Schumacher was prosecuted … of the fact that he didn’t know that the facility lacked the required license, or even that it needed to have one? It did not matter. Although Schumacher …
… governments and a windfall for auto insurers, which charge higher premiums for license points. Drivers who get more than 6 points on a license within three years – equal to three speeding tickets — can find themselves …
… In 2014 this operation reportedly received $927,898 from certain liquor license fees (taxes) and spent $797,000 on things that are supposed to benefit … To permit private college security force personnel who have the same license as regular police to exercise full “peace officer” (police officer) powers …
… effective city services. more One in five Michiganders needs a government license to work. Most licenses are arbitrary and offer little to no benefit to the public, while keeping …
… at James Madison College at MSU. “According to the state of Michigan licensing requirements, I cannot teach economics in a Michigan high school,” Emmett … teach at a public K-12 school, they have not completed the state-required licensing. "Unions like barriers to entry, which is what this certification represents," …
… action at this time. House Bill 5171: Require drivers over 75 to renew license at SOS office Introduced by Rep. Ben Glardon (R), to require drivers age 75 or older to renew their license in person at a Secretary of State office. Referred to committee, no further …
… can embrace them or try to drive them out. Some drivers get chauffeur’s licenses as a safety net, but Rebecca, who drives in Grand Rapids, thinks that benefits government coffers more than anything. “It’s basically the same license I have already,” she said. The Legislature is considering how to approach …
… House on November 3, 2015 To increase the annual vehicle registration (license plate) tax by 20 percent per vehicle, and impose a surtax on electric and … licensure mandate on midwives, including regulations and a $200 annual license fee. The Senate has not voted on this bill. Who Voted “Yes” and Who Voted …
… And many U.S. states are following suit: Minnesota, Maine and Vermont license dental therapists and 15 other states are considering legislation similar … 1013. One final reason Michigan policymakers should consider creating a license for dental therapists: About half of the dentists in this state are set …
… for barely speeding: Passed 35 to 2 in the Senate To reduce the drivers license points imposed for exceeding speed limits. The bill would prescribe: Four … minor to take a chemical breath test. Senate Bill 333 also removes drivers license suspension as a first-offense sanction. Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted …
… 2003 and require drivers who have a certain number of points on their license or who have committed certain types of moving violations to pay an annual … been most impacted by these unfair exactions, with thousands losing their license and being turned over to collection agencies. We’ll see if they notice …
… patient. Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" Senate Bill 478, Ban drivers license renewal if three unpaid parking tickets: Passed 74 to 36 in the House … person can have before the Secretary of State will not renew a drivers license until the tickets are paid along with a $45 "clearance" fee. The bill would …
… their own job application forms. He also restricted state occupational license officials from barring licensure solely on the basis of a criminal record. Legislation that has passed the Michigan House would bar licensing authorities from considering past civil judgments as evidence of a “lack …
… successful are the ones where the nonprofit is responsible for checking the licensing,” Eastman said. Tennessee, for example, passed a law that allows for … help informs them just a few days ahead of time, the group can check the license through a national database. It’s no surprise that RAM’s clinics are concentrated …
… misuses of criminal history. They have done this through limiting state licensing agencies’ discretion to deny applicants based on criminal convictions that are not relevant to the license an applicant seeks. State are also turning to fair-chance hiring for public-sector …
… confused and angry.” The new regulation was enacted by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in December and implemented over the last few months. … environment, and therefore lead to extinction of the offending behavior,” the licensing agency stated in an email. “It is inappropriate to discipline children …
… inadequate spillway capacity as key reasons for revoking Boyce Hydro’s license to operate the Edenville Dam hydroelectric project. Boyce Hydro lacked … compliance with federal regulations but failed. After the dam lost its federal license, jurisdiction shifted to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great …
… with federal regulations and inadequate spillway capacity, revoked the license that Boyce Hydro held to operate the Edenville Dam hydroelectric project. … compliance with federal regulations but failed. After the dam lost its federal license, jurisdiction over it shifted to the Michigan Department of Environment, …
… benefits. But the data does not support this claim — including data the state licensing agency offers in defense of its regulations. In a recent newspaper column, … statistically significant differences between the 18 control states and the 32 license states (and the District of Columbia) in rates of alcohol-related deaths, …
… requiring them to follow state laws regarding special education, testing and licensing." Presumably, licensing refers to teacher certification. A quick review of the Michigan Department …
… Homes for the Aged facilities are regulated by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. All three are defined as “long-term care facilities” … and case information if they were licensed by the state Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to house 13 or more residents. Smaller facilities …
… walked into a federal court here in D.C., challenging D.C.’s tour guide license, and the first question the judge had for me was, ‘Okay Mr. McNamara, how … McNamara knew the problems that judges had with his argument. Occupational licensing is about conduct, which is subject to different regulations than pure …
… that have nothing to do with epidemics. Senate Bill 454: Impose state license mandate on gun purchases Introduced by Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D), to impose a state license mandate on all firearms purchases including long guns. The bill appears …
… regulation. “So far, we haven’t seen any movement to free up occupational licensing. There are just so many special interests involved. The regulated entities … with some groups on the left to try to put some bounds on occupational licensing. A cross-ideological coalition was insufficient to get legislators in …
… for the Liquor Control Commission provides, essentially, accounting and bookkeeping services for the division's two major programs: (1) the Liquor Licensing and Enforcement program, and (2) the Liquor Merchandising and Warehousing program. Recommended Action: With the elimination of the Liquor Merchandising …
… college savings bonds, McGuinness and Paulson note, is that "this sort of state involvement tends to give the appearance of official approval or license to a college savings program that may or may not be better than other alternatives. However, state officials generally say they are most interested …
… Flint, Mich., Bill Ballenger is a former state representative, state senator, state racing commissioner, and director of the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulation. Mr. Ballenger also served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health, Education & Welfare in the administration …
… operate or regulate transit services could be modified to permit free entry (subject to minimal regulatory requirements for safety, insurance, proper licensing, and coordination) of commercial transit services. C. Competitive Contracting Competitive contracting is the most viable private-sector solution …
… private liquor stores. A June 1991 study from the Commonwealth Foundation, a public policy organization in Pennsylvania, found that with appropriate licensing fees and business taxes, the state would generate the same revenues from private liquor stores after privatizing alcohol distribution as was being …
… licensed to carry over 80,000 pounds.[41] Also, even when licensed to carry heavier loads, these trucks often are carrying loads below what their license allows. Limiting trucks to 80,000 pounds would substantially increase the number of trucks on the road, with negative implications for safety, fuel …
… therapists) Introduced by State Sen. Gilda Jacobs, D-Huntington Woods Would require licensure and regulation of massage therapists and impose a $75 annual license fee. The bill would require 500 hours of training and would create a Michigan Board of Massage Therapy to establish licensure and competence assessment …
… before contacting other state departments because, as Braun noted: "This department has a diverse mission, handling everything from boat trailer license plates to campaign finance violations. If they can open up their expenditures, other state departments should be able to do the same." Braun also …
… should apply for a DEQ wetland permit first to avoid inadvertently breaking the law.[*] This view reduces a property right to something more like a license. But given the valuable role property rights have played in our society, it’s worth exploring whether the DEQ is correct to imply that its approach …
… of Agriculture "market development" programs. » www.mackinac.org/6570 75 If gambling is expanded through "racinos" or other formats, auction the licenses. » www.mackinac.org/6498 76 Repeal protectionist auto dealership laws that prohibit car buyers from negotiating directly with manufacturers or …
… article, LaFaive cited an old maxim, "With the shekels come the shackles." He wrote, "Government may mandate restrictions that limit the artistic license afforded to politically sponsored works."[16] It's important to note that because the Mackinac Center policy analysts and Gov. Granholm do not support …
… system in which he was allowed to put his own property at risk in order to achieve a goal. If the decision were left up to a central authority or licensing agencies, Gordy would have never even been granted the opportunity to try. Although it is true that many individuals fail in their entrepreneurial …
… inadvertently created. The reform package also includes consolidation of state agencies and the creation of a single state office for business licensing. The package covers a wide range of topics, and the sheer size of the legislative parcel means that citizens and lawmakers should take their time …
… she is preparing to join me in Michigan. In this state, the process for becoming a substitute teacher is more decentralized. Many who get their license apply through placement services, like the Professional Educational Services Group (PESG). This entity's standards are higher than those of many states, …
… in the Senate (30 to 7), passed in the House (77 to 28) To allow rebate coupons and other liquor sales promotions; authorize $50,000 wine auction licenses; and increase bootlegging penalties and enforcement measures. This is one of the revenue sources proposed to close the gap between expected state …
… like to locate or expand in Michigan. The state's tax or labor policy makes little difference if a business cannot obtain an operating permit or license in a timely fashion. The regulatory gate in Michigan has all too often become a regulatory barrier. Businesses take these problems seriously. The …
… believe this bill will reduce accidents among young drivers, but we already have addressed this problem with a highly successful graduated driver's license system. This bill, while well-intentioned, violates the law of diminishing returns. We are greatly restricting the pursuit of happiness for a huge …
… believe this bill will reduce accidents among young drivers, but we already have addressed this problem with a highly successful graduated driver's license system. This bill, while well-intentioned, violates the law of diminishing returns. We are greatly restricting the pursuit of happiness for a huge …
… insights on the magnitude of the problem. It notes that every year nationwide, one out of every 57 doctors and one of 97 lawyers loses his or her license for malpractice. In contrast, only one out of every 2,500 unionized, public school teachers with tenure gets fired in any given year. More evidence …
… insights on the magnitude of the problem. It notes that every year nationwide, one out of every 57 doctors and one of 97 lawyers loses his or her license for malpractice. In contrast, only one out of every 2,500 unionized, public school teachers with tenure gets fired in any given year. More evidence …
… to the Office of Retirement Services; the Department of Technology, Management & Budget; the Department of Human Services; and the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The first request was sent on April 9, 2012. "Like all benefits handed out by the state, disability funds provide incentive …
… hunting and fishing fee hike money for PR campaign: Passed 77 to 31 in the House To use $1 of the recently-enacted increase in hunting and fishing license fees for a public relations campaign promoting hunting and fishing. The bill would create a state “wildlife council," with political appointees representing …
… roads are public property and the government can reasonably manage its property for safety. Moreover, obeying such commands is a condition for having license. Now, if they were prohibiting you from driving on your own land then that would be a different story." McPherson said the automated alert from Lansing …
… paying dues or fees as a condition of employment. Fees often amount to up to 90 percent of dues costs. MERC operates within Michigan's Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and its purpose is to resolve labor disputes involving public and private sector employees by appointing mediators, arbitrators …
… Bill 631, Revise carrier pigeon licensure mandate: Passed 34 to 0 in the Senate To prohibit a person from getting a state-mandated carrier pigeon license if his or her facilities do not meet regulations imposed by the local government, but preempt locals from banning carrier pigeons outright. Who Voted …
… ban outdoor charitable bins from groups other than those with brick and mortar recycling operations, like Goodwill. Municipalities "can regulate, license and monitor collection bins but can't ban them," said Dan Dalton, an attorney whose clients, Planet Aid and St. Vincent de Paul, have been pushing …
… and Drug Administration, subject to various conditions specified in the bill. The bill would prohibit state officials from interfering, and ban licensing boards from sanctioning health care providers who participate, subject to specified conditions. Drug makers who comply with the specified conditions …
… Center filed a lawsuit in Midland County Circuit Court over what it described as illegal copying fees. Jason Moon, spokesman for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, which oversees the liquor commission, said they hadn't been served with the lawsuit and declined comment at this time. House …
… conservatives and civil liberties groups. Modernize Michigan’s alcohol laws to promote entrepreneurship and competition. Eliminate occupational licensing requirements that serve as barriers for small business creation. Embrace emerging ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. Prevent county land …
… develop materials its affiliates can use to spread the word about “the potential dangers of so-called ‘religious freedom restoration acts’ … which may license individuals and corporations to discriminate on the theory that their religious beliefs require such actions.” It also resolved to push the incorporation …
… attending a party at a Detroit art museum had their vehicles impounded by police, all because the museum was suspected of not possessing a proper license to serve alcohol. Another case mentioned in the report is that of a Red Cross worker whose vehicle was forfeited after a passenger in her car was …
… making the state tenth in the country, according to the Brewers Association. As the Mackinac Center has noted, Michigan charges breweries high licensing fees, and more harmful to consumers, it imposes a restrictive distribution regime that enriches a handful of families who have been granted regional …
… Senate Bill 885, Let assisted living facilities sell drinks to residents: Passed 37 to 0 in the Senate To increase from 20 to 25 the number of liquor licenses that may be granted to certain continuing care retirement homes, and revise the allocation of these among different types of facilities. Who Voted …
… leave home, live in another country or travel for a few years. The New Zealand government encourages this through extensive reciprocal visa and licensing agreements, which make it easy for Kiwis to live and work in a variety of countries. But equally if not more important, the emphasis on seeing the …
… companies to pay an annual fee and register with the state; Prohibit local governments from tacking on extra taxes and fees or requiring additional licenses; Mandate that companies only hire drivers with a clean driving record and no history of criminal behavior; Require companies to insure the vehicles …
… Americans for Tax Reform found similar support across the United States. Of likely voters, 79 percent expressed support for creating a dental therapist license, while only 15 percent opposed this idea. Among partisan groups, 77 percent of Republicans support dental therapists, as did 80 percent of Democrats …
… Give full police authority to airport security force members: Passed 36 to 0 in the Senate To permit airport security personnel who have the same license as regular police, to exercise full “peace officer” (police officer) powers outside the airport’s grounds, including cases of “hot pursuit” of an …
… Vice President Michael Reitz recently wrote an op-ed in the Detroit Free Press describing a few potential consensus-building ideas for Michigan: licensing reform, a better school ranking system, criminal justice reform, an income tax cut and FOIA reform. Proposals that are proven to increase government …
… flick of a button.” The sponsor of the bill says the ban is outdated and unevenly enforced. Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" Senate Bill 160, License Polaris “Slingshot” type vehicles as a motorcycle: Passed 36 to 0 in the Senate To revise the regulations on motorcycles in the state vehicle code …
… surveillance data without first obtaining a warrant. The data in question can be gathered through drones, facial recognition software, automatic license plate readers and even “smart meters” that measure home energy use. If the resolution ends up changing the Michigan Constitution, it would likely …
… services like Airbnb or HomeAway. Even in business districts, the city requires residents to be licensed and at least 1,000 feet away from other license holders. As The Detroit News reports: Those rules don’t stop some Traverse City residents from renting their homes on websites such as Airbnb, [Traverse …
… defense to prosecution. Related bills would ban transporting a girl for this purpose, authorize lawsuits from victims, and permanently revoke the license of a medical professional convicted of this. Who Voted "Yes" and Who Voted "No" SOURCE: MichiganVotes.org, a free, non-partisan website created …
