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HB 5522

Higher education: other; nonvoting members of this state’s delegation to the midwestern higher education commission; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 1990 PA 195 (MCL 390.1532).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Felicia Brabec and 8 co-sponsors

Adds the MiLEAP director as a nonvoting member to Michigan's delegation to the Midwestern Higher Education Commission, improving coordination without voting rights.

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Bill Summary · HB 5522

Summary — HB 5522 (Enrolled as Public Act 151 of 2024)

Purpose

HB 5522 amends the Midwestern Higher Education Compact Act (1990 PA 195; MCL 390.1532) to add the Director of the Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP), or that director’s designee, to Michigan’s delegation to the Midwestern Higher Education Commission as a nonvoting member. The change reflects the creation of MiLEAP and the department’s role in post‑secondary and lifelong learning policy.

Key provisions

  • Adds the MiLEAP director (or the director’s designee) to Michigan’s delegation to the Midwestern Higher Education Commission as a nonvoting member.
  • Explicitly retains the current rule that nonvoting delegates:
    • Are not members of the Midwestern Higher Education Commission, and
    • Do not have a vote in decisions made by the state’s voting members.
  • Confirms vacancies in delegation positions are to be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.

Current vs. Revised Delegation composition

  • Voting members (unchanged):
    • The governor (or the governor’s designee)
    • One state senator (appointed by the Senate majority leader)
    • One state representative (appointed by the Speaker)
    • Two at-large members (appointed by the governor)
  • Nonvoting members (revised):
    • Designee of the State Board of Education (existing)
    • Director of MiLEAP or designee (added by HB 5522)

Who is affected

  • State-level higher education representation: MiLEAP gains formal nonvoting representation on Michigan’s delegation.
  • Executive and legislative appointing authorities (governor, legislative leaders, State Board of Education) — procedures for appointments and vacancies remain the same.
  • Higher education stakeholders (public universities, community colleges, and independent institutions) may see enhanced input/coordination given MiLEAP’s presence on the delegation, though the added member has no vote.

Background & rationale

  • Michigan has participated in the Midwest Higher Education Compact since 1990. Because the Department of Education is principally K–12, the sponsor and supporters sought to ensure Michigan’s newer higher‑education–focused department (MiLEAP) is represented in regional higher‑education discussions and coordination.

Fiscal and legal impact

  • The House Fiscal Agency and Senate fiscal staff report no fiscal impact on state or local government.
  • The amendment modifies MCL 390.1532.

Procedural / timeline

  • Introduced: February 22, 2024 (Rep. Carol Glanville, with cosponsors listed in the enrolled bill).
  • House passage: May 2024 (with actions noted for immediate effect motions).
  • Senate passage: October 30, 2024.
  • Approved by Governor / Enacted: Approved November 13, 2024; filed with Secretary of State November 13, 2024.
  • Enrolled as: Public Act 151 of 2024.
  • Effective date: “Sine Die” — specified as 91st day after final adjournment of the 2024 Regular Session (per act language).

For reference: amendment is to section 2 of 1990 PA 195 (MCL 390.1532).

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

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