Rep. Tyrone Carter

Maddy summaryHB 4043 amends Michigan's liquor control code to allow refrigerator systems to be included in the definition of "barware" for promotional use by licensed alcohol businesses. The bill removes a prior prohibition (in Section 609(10)) that prevented the Liquor Control Commission from adding refrigerator systems to the list of permitted brand logoed items. This change enables the Commission to approve refrigerators as promotional merchandise under the same rules governing other barware like coasters or drinkware. It directly affects liquor manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers who use branded promotional items at licensed premises. The policy change specifically permits refrigerators to be used for display advertising, subject to size limits and ownership rules already applied to other barware items.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares January 2025 as National Stalking Awareness Month in Michigan. It does not create new laws or change existing policies; instead, it symbolically recognizes stalking as a serious crime and acknowledges efforts by victim services and law enforcement. The resolution highlights Michigan's legal definition of stalking and relevant statistics (like 18,000 stalking reports in 2022) to underscore the importance of public awareness. It was introduced and adopted by the Michigan House of Representatives on January 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4020 creates a temporary commission to update African-American history curriculum for Michigan K-12 schools. The commission, appointed by the governor and including university representatives, NAACP, and museum staff, must review current standards within 365 days and recommend age-appropriate instruction covering Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Era, and African-American contributions to U.S. development. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, Michigan school districts must provide this instruction, and state assessments will include related questions. The bill mandates curriculum updates to the state board within two years of the commission's recommendations. This directly affects all public K-12 schools in Michigan and their required social studies curriculum.

Maddy summaryHB 4009 repeals a 1988 state law (MCL 123.411) that previously prevented local governments in Michigan from establishing rent control policies for residential properties. This bill directly affects cities and counties, giving them the authority to create their own rent control programs if they choose. The key mechanism is simply removing the existing legal barrier, allowing local governments to develop and implement rent control measures without state restrictions. The repeal takes effect 90 days after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryHB 4016 designates May of each year as "Huntington's Disease Awareness Month" in Michigan. This symbolic resolution aims to raise public and medical awareness about Huntington's disease, which affects thousands of Michiganders and has no cure. It does not create new funding, regulations, or policy changes - it simply aligns Michigan with national recognition efforts for this progressive neurological condition. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and referred to committee for further review.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's sales tax law to change how a specific portion of sales tax revenue is distributed to the public safety and violence prevention fund. Starting in October 2023, the state will deposit 1.5% of the collections from the standard 4% sales tax into this new fund on a monthly basis. The legislation also outlines existing rules for distributing other sales tax revenues to schools, transportation projects, aviation, and health initiatives. By specifying these allocation percentages and timelines, the bill ensures that designated funds are collected and transferred to their intended programs without altering the overall tax rate.

Maddy summaryThis law updates the rules for who can serve on Michigan's state and county election canvassing boards. To be eligible, members must be registered voters who have taken an official oath of office and have never been convicted of specific election-related crimes. The bill defines these crimes to include various offenses such as perjury, voter intimidation, and certain felonies. Additionally, county board members cannot hold another elected public office while serving on the board. These changes take effect on April 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state to create a program that offers extra reimbursement to public ground emergency medical transportation providers serving Medicaid recipients. To qualify, providers must be owned or operated by a government entity, such as a city, county, or fire authority, and be enrolled as Medicaid providers. The additional payments are calculated based on federal funding rules and are capped so that total reimbursement does not exceed the actual cost of the services provided. Participation in this supplemental reimbursement program is voluntary for eligible providers.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act to exempt museum authorities from certain provisions, allowing them to participate in the state's brownfield redevelopment programs. The primary mechanism involves updating the legal definition of "authority" within the act to explicitly include museum authorities alongside other entities like land banks and municipal bodies. By making this change, the legislation enables museums to access financing and resources designed for cleaning up and redeveloping contaminated or blighted properties. The bill does not alter the core environmental standards or tax incentive structures but rather expands the pool of eligible organizations that can utilize these economic development tools.

Maddy summaryThis law allows nonprofit bureaus in Michigan counties with over 1.5 million people to charge fees to hotel and short-term rental owners to fund local tourism marketing. The fee rates are capped at 3% through 2024, 3.5% from 2025 to 2030, and 4% starting in 2031, but bureaus cannot charge in counties that already have a similar tax. Before the fee takes effect, the bureau must mail a notice to affected owners and wait 40 days unless at least 40% of owners or rooms request a vote. If requested, a vote is held where each room counts as one vote, and the fee only becomes active if a majority approves it.