Days after the Michigan Legislature passed historic right-to-work legislation, the lame-duck legislature passed various bills, ending a marathon session after an up-and-down week.
The Republican-controlled legislature ended a 20-hour session at 4:30 a.m. Friday, after starting at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Among the bills passed in the session, one bill, House Bill, or HB, 5711, looks to put more regulations on abortion clinics, specifically on how to dispose of fetuses and would require that some clinics be regulated the same as outpatient facilities for surgeries.
Another bill passed would eliminate an equipment tax on manufacturers and other businesses, also called a personal property tax.
A new emergency manager bill also was passed, replacing a measure voted down on the November ballot.
One bill, if signed into law by Snyder, would allow for people to carry concealed guns in more public places, such as schools and churches.
Another new bill also was passed that would make it harder for citizens to recall politicians.
One bill passed would require voters to affirm their citizenship by signing a statement, along with providing other details, such as address and date of birth.
The majority of these bills are expected to be signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder.
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