2020 LAME DUCK LEGISLATIVE RECAP

Now that Gov. Whitmer has had a chance to sign or veto all of the legislation presented to her during Michigan’s 2020 lame duck session, below is a recap of the bills MRA was following and how they fared.
NEW MDHHS order includes retail capacity limits, worker protections
Under a revised order issued today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) set capacity limits for all retail locations except those in Region 6 at 50% total occupancy.
What exactly happened this week between the governor and the legislature?

By AMY DRUMM, MRA Vice President, Government Affairs
Thursday, April 30 marked the last day of the legislative extension of the governor’s executive powers under a 1976 Emergency Management Act.