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SR 126

A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the Senate.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Singh

The resolution amends Michigan Senate Rule 2.103 to redefine standing committees’ composition and list certain statutory committees, altering who chairs and oversees legislation.

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Bill Summary · SR 126

Summary of SR 126 (2025-2026) – Michigan

Purpose and intent

  • SR 126 is a resolution proposed to amend the Standing Rules of the Michigan Senate, specifically Rule 2.103, which governs the Senate’s standing and statutory committees.
  • The core aim is to revise the composition and naming/count of the Senate’s standing committees and to list certain statutory standing committees and bodies associated with legislative governance.

Key provisions and changes

  • Amended rule: Rule 2.103 (Standing Committees) updates the full roster of standing committees in the Senate. The amended provision specifies the following standing committees and their designated membership counts:

    • Appropriations (18 members)
    • Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety (7 members)
    • Economic and Community Development (8 members)
    • Education (7 members)
    • Elections and Ethics (6 members)
    • Energy and Environment (13 members)
    • Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection (8 members)
    • Government Operations (5 members)
    • Health Policy (10 members)
    • Housing and Human Services (11 members)
    • Labor (5 members)
    • Local Government (7 members)
    • Natural Resources and Agriculture (7 members)
    • Oversight (6 members)
    • Regulatory Affairs (11 or 12 members) note: text shows "11 12 members" due to formatting in the bill; the intended number appears to be either 11 or 12.
    • Transportation and Infrastructure (10 members)
    • Veterans and Emergency Services (5 or 6 members) note: text shows "5 6 members" due to formatting in the bill; the intended number appears to be either 5 or 6.

  • Statutory standing committees and bodies (listed under Rule 2.103): The resolution explicitly references membership and existence of several statutory bodies and commissions, including:

    • Administrative Rules (5 members) (see MCL 24.235)
    • Legislative Council (6 members and 3 alternates) (see MCL 4.1103)
    • Legislative Retirement Board of Trustees (2 members) (see MCL 38.1026)
    • Library of Michigan Board of Trustees (2 members) (see MCL 397.14)
    • Michigan Commission on Uniform State Laws (2 members) (see MCL 4.1301)
    • Michigan Council on Future Mobility (2 members) (see MCL 257.665)
    • Michigan Law Revision Commission (2 members) (see MCL 4.1401)
    • Senate Fiscal Agency Board of Governors (5 members) (see MCL 4.1501)

Note on formatting: The bill text contains some typographical inconsistencies (e.g., "11 members" vs. "12 members" for Regulatory Affairs; "5 members" vs. "6 members" for Veterans and Emergency Services). The intended action is to enumerate committee membership counts; the official final counts would be clarified in the adopted rule as published.

Affected parties and entities

  • Senate members: The primary effect is to redefine the composition and potentially the number of seats per standing committee, which can influence committee leadership selection, scheduling, and oversight scope.
  • Statutory standing committees and bodies: The list explicitly ties certain statutory bodies to being recognized under the Senate’s standing rules, affecting procedural involvement and governance within the Senate.
  • Administrative references: The amendment cites related statutes (MCL sections) for Administrative Rules, Legislative Council, and other bodies, indicating alignment with existing statutory authorities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and sponsor: Introduced by Senator Sam Singh, with a co-sponsor of Sam Singh.
  • Rule changes process: The resolution proposes a direct amendment to the Senate Standing Rules (Rule 2.103). Such a resolution would typically be considered by the Senate Rules Committee and require adoption by the Senate.
  • Adoption status: The action history shows the rule suspension and adoption on the same day (June 2, 2026), indicating expedited consideration commonly used for rule changes.
  • Effective date: As a rule amendment, the effective date would be upon adoption of the resolution and publication of the amended rules, unless otherwise specified in the Senate’s final version.

Potential impact considerations

  • Shifts in committee composition could affect:
    • Prioritization and passage of legislation
    • Allocation of staff and resources to committees
    • Ability to advance or block bills through committee stages
  • Clarity and transparency for stakeholders seeking involvement in statutory committees listed in the resolution.

If you’d like, I can produce a side-by-side comparison of the current Rule 2.103 versus the proposed amended version, or draft a plain-language explainer for the public.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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