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House approves reduced MIOSHA reporting penalties for small family farms, 80‑25
Summary
House Bill 4017, which reduces penalties for small family farms for certain MIOSHA reporting failures, passed the Michigan House 80‑25; sponsor framed the bill as relief for small, family‑run operations after an incident involving fines.
Representative Nyer spoke in support of House Bill 4017, describing the measure as relief for small family farm operations that lack human resources infrastructure. On the floor Nyer cited a specific case she said involved the Eisenman family, saying the family faced roughly $12,000 in fines for late reporting after a death on the farm.
Nyer said the bill defines “small family farm” and reduces penalties associated with reporting requirements by up to 80% for qualifying farms provided there is no history of other violations. She said the bill will relieve small operations that do not have dedicated HR staff and will not shield farms with repeated violations.
Following the recorded roll call, the clerk announced 80 aye votes and 25 nay votes. The bill passed; the majority floor leader then moved for immediate effect and the House ordered immediate effect. The transcript contains sponsor remarks but does not include the bill text, fiscal analysis, or the specific statutory penalty language being changed.
