Podcast 83

Podcast 83 Legislative Update Oct. 24, 2023


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As the Legislature prepares for what is expected to be an

early exit in November, MAC’s Podcast 83 team reviews the policy terrain around several initiatives MAC is either supporting or opposing on behalf of counties.

Director of Governmental Affairs Deena Bosworth, sitting in for regular host Stephan Currie, leads Samantha Gibson and Madeline Fata of MAC through the hot topics in Lansing, including:

  • Solar and wind energy siting legislation: Fata reported that
  • the legislation is now out of committee in the House, while MAC continues to advise legislators that counties are “not standing in the way (of renewable energy projects) ... we just want to keep siting (decisions) local.”
    • Juvenile justice reforms: Gibson reported the huge package
    • has “officially swapped chambers and is one step closer to the governor’s desk.” MAC has been involved in this reform effort from the start and it represents a key priority for the association this year.
      • Revenue sharing: Bosworth reported there is “no movement” on MAC’s proposal for a dedicated Revenue Sharing Trust Fund” and that MAC and other advocates are “struggling to get the administration on board …”
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