Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HB4882

Introduced
9/11/25  

Caption

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensing of potato dealers; eliminate. Repeals 1964 PA 158 (MCL 290.451 - 290.466).

Impact

The repeal of 1964 PA 158 means that there will no longer be a mandated licensing process for wholesale potato dealers in Michigan. This change could facilitate easier market entry for individuals and businesses in this segment of the agricultural industry, possibly leading to increased competition and a more dynamic market for potatoes. However, it may also raise concerns regarding food safety and quality assurance, as the previous licensing requirements aimed to ensure a standard level of professionalism and accountability within the industry.

Summary

House Bill 4882 aims to repeal 1964 PA 158, which currently provides for the licensing of wholesale potato dealers in the state of Michigan. This legislative action signifies a shift in the regulatory landscape concerning the business operations of wholesale potato dealers by eliminating the existing framework that governs their licensing and certain powers related to financial security and enforcement. The bill's intent appears to streamline operations within this sector, potentially reducing unnecessary bureaucratic oversight for individuals engaged in wholesale potato dealings.

Contention

While specific points of contention related to HB 4882 were not explicitly detailed in the available documents, the repeal of existing regulatory frameworks often invites debate. Stakeholders in the agricultural sector, including potato growers and consumers, may have varied opinions on such a repeal. Proponents may argue that the move reduces unnecessary government regulation, while opponents may express concerns over the lack of oversight and its implications for product quality and consumer safety.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MI HB4993

Occupations: licensing fees; licensing fees related to certain occupations; eliminate sunset. Amends secs. 13, 17, 21, 25, 27, 31, 37 & 38 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2213 et seq.).

MI HB4647

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; department of licensing and regulatory affairs inspection requirements of barbershops and barber colleges; modify. Amends sec. 1113 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1113).

MI SB0986

Food: licensing; licensure exemptions; modify to include certain disabled individuals. Amends sec. 4105 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.4105).

MI HB5671

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; annual review and report of occupational code licensing and registration requirements and their impact; require. Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding sec. 212a.

MI SB0544

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; license for refrigeration facility for storage of a dead human body and certificate of registration for a removal service for a dead human body; provide for. Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding art. 18A.

MI HB4175

Weapons: licensing; requirement to register newly purchased handguns; eliminate, and eliminate pistol-free zones. Amends sec. 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425o).

MI SB0878

Vehicles: registration plates; special plates for dealers; modify. Amends sec. 244 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.244).

MI HB5669

Occupations: individual licensing and registration; annual review and report of skilled trades regulation act occupations licensing and registration requirements and their impact; require. Amends 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5101 & 339.6133) by adding sec. 218.

MI HB4955

Health: abortion; occupational code; revise to reflect repealed abortion laws. Amends sec. 1810 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1810). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0474'23

MI HB4101

Health occupations: speech-language pathologists; temporary licensing of speech-language pathologists; modify. Amends sec. 17609 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17609).

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.