MI SB1034

Replaces discretionary civil penalties with mandatory fines for serious violations of Michigan occupational safety and health act, increasing enforcement severity.

Establishes mandatory fines of $18,000 to $36,000 for serious violations that cause or contribute to employee death, up from previous discretionary amounts.

Changes willful or repeated violations from discretionary to mandatory fines of $5,000 to $70,000 per violation.

Increases criminal penalties for willful violations causing employee death to felony charges with potential imprisonment up to 1 year and mandatory fines of $36,000 to $100,000 (up to 3 years imprisonment and same fine range for second conviction).

Amends references to enforce the law under the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and Department of Health and Human Services instead of Department of Labor.