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HB 6286

AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- DOMESTIC ASSAULT

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Boylan and 3 co-sponsors

Creates the Office of Global Michigan to coordinate immigrant programs, boost equity and language access, retain international talent, and support the Prosperity Commissions.

07/03/2025 Effective without Governor's signature
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Bill Summary · HB 6286

Summary: House Bill 6286 — Office of Global Michigan Act

Overview

HB 6286 proposes the creation of the Office of Global Michigan within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). The act would establish a centralized entity to coordinate immigration-related programs, promote equity and inclusion, support international talent and student retention, and provide administrative support to a set of existing “prosperity commissions” focused on diverse communities. The bill defines key terms, outlines the office’s duties, and requires cooperation from all state departments.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a dedicated coordinating office to streamline and advance state programs for immigrants, refugees, and under‑represented communities.
  • Enhance international talent development, student retention, and employer-labor partnerships involving foreign-born residents.
  • Align state policies with federal immigration considerations to support Michigan’s economic and population growth.
  • Centralize equity and language-access efforts across state government.

Key Provisions

Establishment and Location

  • The Office of Global Michigan is established within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (the “Department”).

Core Functions (Sec. 5)

  • Serve as the coordinating office for all state departments and agencies that administer immigrant-related programs and equity/inclusion initiatives.
  • Maintain a State Refugee Coordinator and Deputy State Refugee Coordinator, plus staff, responsible for a federally required refugee program plan.
  • Analyze and make recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature, and state agencies on immigrant-related proposals and policies.
  • Develop and promote international talent, retain international students, and foster employer/labor partnerships for foreign-born residents.
  • Provide substantive recommendations on federal immigration law and policies to support Michigan’s economic and population growth.
  • Provide administrative support to the Prosperity Commissions (see definitions), including:
    • Dedicated staff for each commission or council
    • Support for strategic initiatives and community events
  • Promote equitable access to state services for ethnic, immigrant, and underrepresented communities.
  • Provide administrative coordination and support for statewide equity and inclusion work.
  • Ensure equity and inclusion through engagement with the Governor’s Office and lawmakers.
  • Implement the statewide Meaningful Language Access Coordination Act (2023 PA 242, MCL 37.11–37.14).

Administrative Duty (Sec. 7)

  • All state departments, committees, commissioners, and officers must assist the Office or its representatives as needed in carrying out its functions.

Definitions (Sec. 3)

  • Department: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
  • Immigrant: An individual from a foreign country who has lawful presence to reside in the U.S. and Michigan.
  • Office: The Office of Global Michigan created by the act.
  • Prosperity Commissions: Includes the Commission on Middle-Eastern American Affairs; Hispanic/Latino Commission of Michigan; LGBTQ+ Commission; Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission; Michigan Immigrant and Refugee Council.
  • Refugee: An individual eligible for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement programs.

Who Is Affected

  • State agencies, departments, commissions, and officers (obligated to cooperate with the Office).
  • Immigrant, refugee, and ethnic/underrepresented communities, through enhanced access and coordination.
  • Employers, international students, and institutions involved in foreign-born workforce development and retention.
  • The Prosperity Commissions, which would receive administrative support and coordination.

Legislative and Procedural Notes

  • Introduced in December 2024 (House) by Rep. Snyder; referred to Government Operations (and referenced in subsequent actions as of January 2025).
  • No specific funding level or effective date is stated in the text provided.
  • The act would modify the governance of immigrant-related policy coordination by centralizing authority under the Office of Global Michigan.

Potential Impact

  • A more centralized framework for immigrant integration, refugee planning, and language access across state government.
  • Improved alignment between state programs and federal immigration policy with a focus on economic and population growth.
  • Increased capacity for equity and inclusion initiatives, potentially influencing service delivery and outreach to diverse communities.
  • Enhanced support for international students and talent retention, with implications for Michigan’s labor market and higher education ecosystem.

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

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