Mechanical Insulators LMCT Information for Michigan

Political Activism

Michigan State Information

The Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) is looking to aid in information available to elected officials, Insulators Union Locals and members, contractors and the general public in Michigan.

Some of the information on this page may be outdated with the coronavirus global pandemic. Please contact any member of the Mechanical Insulators LMCT with any questions.

On this page, you will find information related to state specific legislation that deals with mechanical insulation and labor, Political Action Committee (PAC) guidelines and information for the state’s federally elected officials.

Michigan has two chambers, the Senate and the House. There are 38 Senators and 110 House members. Senators serve four year terms and Representatives serve two year terms. There are term limits in both chambers. Senators serve two four year terms and Representatives three two year terms. The qualifications for both chambers are the same. You must be at least 21 years of age, a US citizen and a registered voter in the district they are running in. The session begins on the second Wednesday of January every year at noon. The session generally lasts for the entire year with several periods of recess. The Republicans control both chambers but the Governor is a Democrat.

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Bill Information

The following bills are active in the current Legislative Session and pertain to the Mechanical Insulation industry.


H.B.6019

2021

Energy: nuclear; feasibility study on building nuclear energy in Michigan; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 10hh.

Status: Pending - House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee

‍Topics: Clean energy

‍Summary: An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers;

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S.B.0910

2021

Labor: collective bargaining; status as permanent replacement employee; prohibit employees from offering or granting to certain individuals who work for the employer during a labor dispute. Amends sec. 16 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.16).

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: "An act to create a commission relative to labor disputes, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the mediation and arbitration of labor disputes, and the holding of elections thereon; to regulate the conduct of parties to labor disputes and to require the parties to follow certain procedures

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S.B.0908

2021

Labor: fair employment practices; employees who perform certain lawful activities during nonworking hours; prohibit employers from discriminating against. Creates new act.

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Labor Standards

‍Summary: A bill to prohibit employers from making employment decisions based on certain conduct that is unrelated to employment; and to provide remedies.

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S.B.0897

2021

Labor: collective bargaining; relocation of an employer's operations less than 1 year after its employees elect a bargaining representative; make an unfair labor practice. Amends sec. 23 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.23) & adds sec. 18.

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Asbestos , Labor Standards

‍Summary: An act to create a commission relative to labor disputes, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the mediation and arbitration of labor disputes, and the holding of elections thereon; to regulate the conduct of parties to labor disputes and to require the parties to follow certain procedures; to regulate and limit the right to strike and picket; to protect the rights and privileges of employees, including the right to organize and engage in lawful concerted activities; to protect the rights and privileges of employers; to make certain acts unlawful; to make appropriations, and to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for violations of this act

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H.B.4579

2021

Labor: hours and wages; pay equity compliance certification; require for private businesses that contract with the state. Amends sec. 209 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2209) & adds sec. 209a.

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Prevailing Wage, Labor Standards

‍Summary: A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott-Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 209 (MCL 37.2209) and by adding section 209a.

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H.B.4175

2021

Labor: collective bargaining; collective bargaining rights; revise to restore former provisions. Amends secs. 1, 2, 8, 14, 17 & 22 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.1 et seq.).

Status: Introduced or Prefiled

‍Topics: Right To Work, Labor Standards

‍Summary: An act to create a commission relative to labor disputes, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the mediation and arbitration of labor disputes, and the holding of elections thereon; to regulate the conduct of parties to labor disputes and to require the parties to follow certain procedures; to regulate and limit the right to strike and picket; to protect the rights and privileges of employees, including the right to organize and engage in lawful concerted activities; to protect the rights and privileges of employers; to make certain acts unlawful; to make appropriations; and to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for violations of this act

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H.B.5051

2021

Labor; health and safety; provisions related to civil penalties; modify with respect to repeated violations and asbestos-related violations. Amends secs. 4, 35 & 36 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1004 et seq.).

Status: Passed Original Chamber

‍Topics: Asbestos , Labor Standards

‍Summary: A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act,"

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Federal Elected Officials

House Representatives & Senators


House of Representatives

1st District:

(Since 2017)

Jack Bergman (R)

2nd District:

(Since 2011)

Bill Huizenga (R)

3rd District:

(Since 2021)

Peter Meijer (R)

4th District:

(Since 2015)

John Moolenaar (R)

5th District:

(Since 2013)

Daniel Kildee (D)

6th District:

(Since 1993)

Fred Upton (R)

7th District:

(Since 2011)

Tim Walberg (R)

8th District:

(Since 2019)

Elissa Slotkin (D)

9th District:

(Since 2019)

Andy Levin (D)

10th District:

(Since 2021)

Lisa McClain (R)

11th District:

(Since 2019)

Haley Stevens (D)

12th District:

(Since 2015)

Debbie Dingell (D)

13th District:

(Since 2019)

Rashida Tlaib (D)

14th District:

(Since 2015)

Brenda Lawrence (D)

Senators

PAC Guidelines

Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Michigan. Please contact the LMCT with specific fund and contribution limit questions.


Political Action Committee Campaign Finance Compliance Guidelines for Michigan

Resident Agent Requirement? No. 

Local Bank Requirement? No. 

What type of funds are allowed? Voluntary. 

Registration and reporting requirements for Federal and Out-of-State PACs:

  • Out of state and federal PACs must register with the state within ten days of contributing $500 or more in a calendar year.137
  • After registering, the committee must file periodic Campaign Statements as
    required to disclose its political activity.
  • Contributions received must conform to the state’s payroll deduction laws. Therefore, an out-of-state PAC or a federal PAC that collects automatic
    contributions, including through payroll deduction, must comply with the annual affirmative consent requirement for those funds that are used to make expenditures to support or oppose state and local candidates or ballot questions in Michigan. Contributions from individuals who have not provided annual affirmative consent may not be used.

Recipient

Regular PAC

Statewide Official: $7,150

Legislative Official: State Senate $2,100 and State representative $1,050

Local Candidate: n/a

PAC: n/a

Political Party: n/a