HB 5865 Summary

• Prohibits the Michigan State Capitol Historic Site Commission from restricting individuals from bringing signs onto the grounds of the Michigan State Capitol Historic Site or into the State Capitol Building.

• Clarifies that the commission's authority over space allocation in the State Capitol Building and parking lot is limited and must defer to rules and practices established by the Senate and House of Representatives.

• Makes clarifying capitalization changes to references to the "Michigan State Capitol Historic Site," "State Capitol Building," and "State Capitol Building Parking Lot" throughout the statute.

• Amends Section 6 of the Michigan State Capitol Historic Site Act (2013 PA 240, MCL 4.1946) to add a new subsection regarding sign restrictions while preserving the commission's other operational and management responsibilities.