Government Affairs News

How does a bill become a law?

bill to law chart

How do we develop new legislation? Let’s describe the process – and the important role MRA members play.

STEP 1: IDENTIFYING CHALLENGES

The process to change or make a new law really starts with you.

Price gouging and drug price transparency

House committee tackles drug pricing

The House Health Policy Committee started work on legislation that would require drug manufacturers to file an annual report detailing their expenses related to producing drugs that cost $10,000 or more for an annual course of treatment.

Gov’t Affairs News: November ballot could be crowded

November ballot could see many proposals that impact retailers

While it’s still early in the year, MRA has been keeping a close eye on several proposed ballot proposals including two that would raise Michigan’s minimum wage to $12 an hour and mandate paid leave policies.