Michigan

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Legislative Orientation ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
Senate	Does your chamber offer an orientation program for new legislators at the beginning of a term?	Yes
Senate	Which best describes the length of the New Member orientation program?	One day
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative process/procedure
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative research and bill drafting
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Harassment policies of your chamber
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Budget process
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	District office setup or member expense reimbursement
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Clerk or Secretary's office
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Drafting staff
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Human Resources
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Other (please specify)	Business Office
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	None of the above
Senate	Does your chamber permit remote participation in the orientation program?	No
Senate	Does your chamber provide an orientation program for members elected in a special election?	Yes
Senate	Does your chamber provide on-going training opportunities for all members throughout the legislative term? If yes, please note what topics are typically addressed.	Yes	We answer questions individually and are happy to provide one on one training if and where needed.

Leadership ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
Senate	Is Lt. Governor a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Lt. Governor?	Yes
Senate	How is the Lt. Governor selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected with Governor
Senate	How long are the terms for the Lt. Governor?	Open-ended response	4 years
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Lt. Governor?	Open-ended response	Presiding over Senate Session Supporting the Governor
Senate	Is President a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of President?	Yes
Senate	How is the President selected and by whom?	Other	Lt Governor
Senate	How long are the terms for the President?	Open-ended response	see before
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the President?	Open-ended response	see before
Senate	Is Speaker a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	Is Pro Tempore a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Pro Tempore?	Yes
Senate	How is the Pro Tempore selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected by Senate
Senate	How long are the terms for the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	4 years
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	Preside over session
Senate	Is Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Leader?	Yes
Senate	How is the Majority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected by Majority Caucus
Senate	How long are the terms for the Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	4 years
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	Oversee the Senate Pass a budget
Senate	Is Assistant Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Assistant Majority Leader?	No	Rules currently limit to 1
Senate	How is the Assistant Majority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected by caucus
Senate	How long are the terms for the Assistant Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	4 years
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Assistant Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	Support Majority Leader as needed
Senate	Is Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Leader?	Yes
Senate	How is the Minority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected by minority caucus
Senate	How long are the terms for the Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	4 years
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	Manage Caucus Work with majority as needed
Senate	Is Assistant Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Assistant Minority Leader?	No	Current rules restrict to 1
Senate	How is the Assistant Minority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected by minority caucus
Senate	How long are the terms for the Assistant Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	4 years
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Assistant Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	Support Minority Leader as needed
Senate	Is Majority Whip a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Whip?	No	see all answers before
Senate	How is the Majority Whip selected and by whom?	Elected	see all answers before
Senate	How long are the terms for the Majority Whip?	Open-ended response	see all answers before
Senate	Is Minority Whip a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Whip?	No	see all answers before
Senate	How is the Minority Whip selected and by whom?	Elected	see all answers before
Senate	How long are the terms for the Minority Whip?	Open-ended response	see all answers before
Senate	List any other positions that weren't listed.	Open-ended response	Assistant President Pro Tempore; majority and minority caucuses: Caucus Chair, Assistant Caucus Chair

Political Caucuses Not yet available

This topic has not yet been documented for Michigan. Survey responses will appear here as they are collected and confirmed.

Enrolling Procedures ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (space left, added later)
Senate	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (no space or reference)

Data status for Michigan

The current standing of every Michigan record in ILP. If your chamber can update or confirm any of this, contact the ILP editors via the About page.

Topic	Chamber	Survey record	Status	Last Checked
Enrolling Procedures	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Enrolling Procedures	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Leadership	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Leadership	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19

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