State Rep. David Martin this week introduced legislation as part of a bipartisan effort to roll back unnecessary regulations in Michigan and make life more affordable for residents and workers.

The reforms follow the announcement of the Red Tape Reduction Initiative by House Republicans earlier this year. As part of this initiative, the House Rules Committee sought to address the state’s cumbersome occupational licensing and permitting processes. The introduction of more than 50 bills this week, including Martin’s, is just the first wave of efforts to reduce regulatory burdens and lower costs.

“Michigan workers face too many needless hoops, fees, and rules that drive up costs and make it harder to succeed,” Martin said. “When professionals have to spend more time filling out paperwork and paying fees, that’s time and money taken away from serving patients, building homes, and running small businesses. Cutting through red tape will help lower costs for families, create more opportunities for workers, and keep our state competitive.”

Martin’s legislation, House Bill 4897, will streamline the licensing process for boiler operators by reducing the number of boiler license classifications. This change will eliminate unnecessary complexity and better support small businesses’ ability to provide services while maintaining safety standards.

House Bill 4897 has been referred to the House Regulatory Reform Committee for consideration.