Energy: alternative sources; construction of wind turbines in the Great Lakes; prohibit. Amends title of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1232) & adds sec. 55.
Probate: guardians and conservators; licensure of professional guardians and conservators; provide for. Amends secs. 5106, 5313 & 5409 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5106 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4728'25
Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensure of professional guardians and conservators; require. Amends sec. 303a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a) & adds art. 14A.
Children: foster care; department to use or conserve benefits for children in foster care in the best interests of the children in foster care; provide. Amends 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.951 - 722.960) by adding sec. 8f.
Legislature: other; authority to suspend part or all of the salary and expense allowance of a member who acts unethically or is excessively absent from regular session; provide for. Amends secs. 12 & 16, art. IV of the state constitution.
State management: purchasing; architectural services, engineering services, and land surveying services for state contracts; modify policies and procedures for the selection of. Amends sec. 237b of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1237b).
Labor: fair employment practices; penalties and payment of back wages for violations of the whistleblowers' protection act; increase. Amends secs. 4 & 5 of 1980 PA 469 (MCL 15.364 & 15.365).