Insider Intelligence

A package of legislation was introduced this week by members of the House Democratic Caucus abolishing the Michigan Capitol Commission. Their plan would transfer the authority from the Commission to the Legislative Council, a bipartisan, bicameral body of legislators. Members on the Council are appointed by the Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader, […]

Two bills were introduced this week that would ban firearms from the Michigan State Capitol Building. Introduced by Representative Julie Brixie (D-Meridian Township) and Representative Tyrone Carter (D-Detroit), the proposal would ban both open and concealed-carry. The legislation follows the Michigan State Capitol Commission’s meeting on Monday, where they postponed making a decision to reverse […]

This week members of the Senate Democratic Caucus introduced six bills making reforms to gun laws and school safety in response to the recent school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Other states are also considering similar changes in the wake of February’s mass shooting. $100 million in funding for schools to hire counselors, social workers, armed […]

On Wednesday, the Senate passed a package of legislation making changes to Michigan’s open-carry and concealed-carry laws.  The bills allow concealed pistol license (CPL) holders to carry a concealed weapon in gun-free zones such as schools, churches, and sports arenas.  Schools would have the authority to prohibit students from carrying a concealed gun on school […]