What are MNLA's legislative priorities?

MNLA's legislative priorities are the regulatory, legislative, and compliance issues identified as most important to Michigan's Green Industry businesses. These priorities guide MNLA's advocacy efforts and help shape resources, educational programs, and industry initiatives throughout the year.

How are the priorities determined?

Legislative priorities are developed based on direct input from member firms across Michigan's Green Industry. Feedback from business owners, industry leaders, and members helps MNLA focus on the issues having the greatest impact on day-to-day operations, workforce development, and long-term business success.

How often do the priorities change?

MNLA reviews and updates its legislative priorities each legislative cycle to reflect changing regulations, emerging industry concerns, and member feedback. Members receive ongoing updates through MNLA communications and the newsletter as advocacy efforts progress throughout the year.

How does MNLA act on these priorities?

MNLA advocates for Michigan's Green Industry through an active lobby team, strategic partnerships, and direct participation in the legislative process. The association also provides compliance resources, legislative updates, and industry guidance to help businesses stay informed and prepared.

How can I get involved in MNLA's advocacy work?

Members can support advocacy efforts by participating in the Legislative Action Center, attending Green Industry Legislative Day, and staying informed through MNLA communications and newsletters. Member participation helps strengthen the voice of Michigan's Green Industry at every level of government.

Do I need to be a member to access advocacy resources?

MNLA's advocacy efforts benefit the entire Michigan Green Industry, but members receive direct access to compliance resources, legislative updates, industry alerts, and educational opportunities. Membership also provides access to workforce development initiatives, apprenticeship resources, and additional tools designed to help Green Industry businesses grow and succeed.

Where Michigan's Green Industry Stands on the Issues That Affect Your Business

View the 2025-2026 Legislative Priorities

The Issues That Shape How You Work

Michigan’s Green Industry is built by the professionals who design, grow, maintain, and protect the landscapes and living systems people rely on every day.

You face a distinct set of challenges: changing labor laws, environmental regulations, pesticide requirements, workforce development needs, and business compliance issues that affect your industry specifically.

MNLA’s legislative priorities are developed from member input and represent the issues MNLA works to address in Michigan on your behalf.

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Issues MNLA Advocates For

Whether you operate a family-owned business, manage a growing team, or support the industry as a supplier or partner, state and federal regulations affect how you work every day. That's where MNLA's legislative advocacy comes in — MNLA identifies Michigan regulatory priorities each legislative cycle through direct member input, and advocates on your behalf.

MNLA’s legislative advocacy focuses on the issues that affect Michigan Green Industry businesses most directly, including:

Labor and workforce regulations
Environmental and pesticide compliance
Business practice requirements
Workforce development and apprenticeship policy
Industry recognition and professional standards

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MNLA works with state and national organizations, state and federal regulatory agencies, and partners including Michigan State University to advance your interests in Michigan.

Priorities Driven by Members

Your input is what drives MNLA’s priorities in Michigan, not internal decisions made without you.

Each priority legislative cycle, MNLA gathers member input, identifies the regulatory, legislative, and compliance issues with the greatest impact on Green Industry businesses, and develops a focused set of priorities to guide advocacy work in Michigan.

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Current Legislative Priorities

MNLA’s 2025-2026 Legislative Priorities reflect the issues member firms identified as most important during the current legislative cycle. These priorities help guide MNLA’s advocacy work as the legislative landscape changes.

Download the 2025-2026 Legislative Priorities

MNLA’s advocacy work is strongest when members stay engaged. Use the resources below to track updates, understand compliance issues, and participate in industry advocacy.

Visit the Legislative Action Center
View the Compliance Center
Learn About Green Industry Legislative Day

What to Know About MNLA's Advocacy Work

MNLA's legislative priorities are the specific regulatory, legislative, and compliance issues MNLA has identified as most important to Michigan's green industry businesses for a given cycle. They guide MNLA's advocacy work in Michigan and are developed based on direct member input.
Legislative priorities are built around what member firms across Michigan's green industry identify as the most pressing issues facing their businesses. Member input drives the process each cycle.
MNLA's legislative priorities are updated each legislative cycle to reflect the current regulatory and legislative landscape and the issues members have identified as most important. Members receive updates through MNLA communications as advocacy issues develop throughout the year.
MNLA represents Michigan's green industry in Michigan through an active lobby team, partnerships with state and national organizations, and participation in the legislative process. The legislative priorities document guides that work and ensures MNLA is focused on the issues that matter most to member businesses.
Members can participate through the Legislative Action Center, attend Green Industry Legislative Day, and stay connected through MNLA member communications. The more members who are engaged, the stronger Michigan's green industry voice in Lansing.
MNLA's advocacy work and legislative priorities represent the entire Michigan green industry, but members receive direct access to compliance resources, legislative updates, and advocacy communications. Join or renew your membership to stay connected.