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HB 6066

AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE -- GENERAL PROVISIONS

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karen Alzate and 5 co-sponsors

Creates a Climate Resiliency Corps to fund and place Michigan residents in local projects addressing climate adaptation and justice, with 40% of positions in environmental justice

06/26/2025 Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · HB 6066

Summary: Climate Resiliency Corps Act (HB 6066)

Overview

HB 6066 would create the Climate Resiliency Corps Program within Michigan’s Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) to support climate adaptation and mitigation projects, provide workforce development, and establish a dedicated fund to administer stipends, scholarships, and related program costs. The act aims to pair residents with local governments, nonprofits (excluding 501(c)(4) entities), universities, colleges, faith-based organizations, and tribes to design and implement climate resiliency projects, with a focus on environmental justice communities.

Key Provisions

Climate Resiliency Corps Program

  • The MCSC, subject to appropriations, must establish a climate resiliency corps program.
  • Partnerships: Local governments, nonprofits (excluding certain political-advocacy entities), higher education institutions, faith-based organizations, and tribes partner to employ corps members to design/implement projects.
  • Supports for corps members: Stipends, wages, salaries, and other program costs; workforce development on climate topics to improve future employment and education opportunities; scholarships for corps members.
  • Application process: Individuals must submit applications to become corps members through the partnering entity.
  • Eligibility requirements:
    • Corps members must be residents of Michigan and at least 17 years old at the time of application.
    • The program must not displace currently employed workers or involve corps members in labor disputes.
    • The program must not engage in political activity, nor involve partnering entities engaged in political activity.
  • Geographic/Equity goal: At least 40% of corps members shall work in environmental justice communities.
  • Roles: MCSC responsible for recruitment and selection; coordination with the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, partnering entities, and Michigan Works agencies for career development opportunities; agreements with partnering entities to govern corps member employment.
  • Funding and grants: MCSC may enter into grant agreements and accept contributions from public or private sources to support the program.

Climate Resiliency Projects (Defined)

Eligible projects include:
- Climate adaptation/mitigation efforts such as bioswales, wetlands, tree planting, or vegetative stormwater management.
- Energy efficiency improvements.
- Projects addressing high temperatures, flooding, or power outages.
- Sustainable agriculture and access to healthy foods.
- Recycling and sustainable product selection initiatives.
- Development/implementation of carbon reduction plans.
- Assistance with rebates and tax credits for sustainable materials.
- Community education on rain gardens, rain barrels, flooding, and greenhouse gas reductions.

Climate Resiliency Corps Fund

  • A dedicated fund is created in the state treasury to support the program.
  • The state treasurer manages deposits, investments, and earnings; interest accrues to the fund.
  • Funds do not lapse to the general fund at fiscal year end.
  • MCSC administers the fund for auditing purposes and, with appropriation, disburses money for:
    • Grants and scholarships under the program
    • Administration and data collection/evaluation
    • Other purposes necessary to fulfill the act’s intent

Administration and Rulemaking

  • The Department may issue rules to implement the act under the Administrative Procedures Act.

Effective Date

  • The act would take effect one year after it is enacted into law.

Who Is Affected

  • Michigan residents who may become corps members (must be at least 17 and a resident).
  • Local governments, nonprofit organizations (excluding certain political-advocacy groups), universities, colleges, faith-based groups, and tribes partnering with the program.
  • MCSC, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Michigan Works agencies, and environmental justice communities.
  • Environmental justice communities specifically targeted to comprise at least 40% of corps placements.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced to the House and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation (November 12, 2024; status shows subsequent actions in 2025).
  • Legislative actions indicate referral to a joint committee on Government Oversight (January 22, 2025).
  • Enacting section: Takes effect one year after enactment.
  • Requires annual appropriation to operate; fund remains in state treasury for ongoing use.

Potential Impact

  • Moves toward climate resilience through localized projects and workforce development.
  • Emphasizes environmental justice by targeting 40% of corps placements to EJ communities.
  • Creates a dedicated financing mechanism to sustain stipends, scholarships, and administration.
  • Requires collaboration among state agencies, local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits.
  • Aims to avoid displacement of workers and to prohibit political activity within the program.

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

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