Rep. Tyrone Carter

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Uniform Statutory Rule Against Perpetuities to clarify how long certain property interests within trusts can remain unvested. It specifically adjusts the rules for trusts created before the current law, determining when these interests are considered to have started for legal timing purposes. The legislation also explicitly excludes various non-donative transfers, such as divorce settlements and premarital agreements, from these new timing calculations. Additionally, it modifies the time limit for specific powers under the Personal Property Trust Perpetuities Act, extending the review period from 90 years to 360 years for certain second-tier powers. These changes directly affect estate planners, trustees, and beneficiaries by altering how long property can be held in trust without being distributed to heirs.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Act to clarify the definition of a "law enforcement officer" for the purpose of state oversight. The change expands the list of individuals considered law enforcement officers to include specific public safety roles such as fire arson investigators, university security personnel, and certain investigators employed by county prosecuting attorneys. By updating these definitions, the bill ensures that the commission's authority and standards apply to a broader range of sworn and empowered personnel across various agencies. This adjustment directly affects the regulatory framework governing these specific groups and the commission responsible for setting their professional standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's laws regarding how trustees of irrevocable trusts can move assets into a new trust using their existing distribution powers. It allows a trustee to transfer all or part of a trust's property to a second trust without reducing specific financial benefits or tax deductions that beneficiaries currently receive. The law includes specific rules to ensure that the new trust maintains the original beneficiaries' rights and that the transfer does not negatively impact their income, annuities, or withdrawal privileges. Additionally, the bill clarifies how certain types of discretionary powers are defined and establishes that the new trust will be treated as both a fresh irrevocable trust and a continuation of the original one for legal purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan state law to update the powers and definitions for municipal authorities that manage water supply, sewage disposal, and solid waste systems. It clarifies that these authorities can adopt their own rules, manage property, and issue bonds to fund projects, while also allowing larger systems with over one billion gallons of treatment capacity to create their own law enforcement agencies and enforce penalties for violations. The changes aim to streamline how these public bodies operate and regulate their infrastructure without altering the roles of state health and environmental departments.

Maddy summaryHB 5906 is a procedural bill that does not create new laws or change policy on its own. Instead, it makes the current legislation restricting the use of law enforcement statements dependent on the passage of a separate companion bill. The bill will only take effect if that other legislation is also enacted into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan laws regarding guardianship and conservatorship to strengthen the rights of individuals facing incapacity proceedings. It requires guardians ad litem, who represent vulnerable people during these hearings, to personally visit the individual and clearly explain their legal rights, such as the ability to contest the petition or limit a guardian's authority over medical decisions. The legislation also mandates that courts provide free legal counsel to indigent individuals who wish to contest a guardianship or request specific limits on a guardian's powers. Additionally, the bill directs guardians ad litem to explore alternatives to full guardianship, such as limited guardianship or patient advocacy designations, and ensures that compensation for these representatives is only granted if they have fulfilled their new reporting duties.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's Estates and Protected Individuals Code to regulate the appointment and duties of professional guardians and conservators. It requires courts to find that no suitable family member or friend is available before appointing a professional and mandates that these professionals submit criminal background checks and post a financial bond. The legislation also establishes strict rules for compensation, requiring professionals to disclose any outside income received for their role, and outlines specific care standards such as maintaining a visitation schedule and ensuring adequate staffing. Additionally, the bill clarifies notification procedures for interested parties and defines the limits on what support staff can do, prohibiting them from making major financial or medical decisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the authority for local law enforcement officers in Michigan to pursue and detain individuals who violate state or local laws immediately after crossing jurisdictional boundaries. It specifically allows peace officers from counties, cities, townships, public airport authorities, and qualified authorities to act outside their usual areas when enforcing laws alongside state police, coordinating with other local officers, or chasing suspects who commit violations before leaving their jurisdiction. The legislation also permits these officers to stop vessels on state waters to enforce applicable laws during such pursuits. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the geographic boundaries of a qualified authority include any county, city, village, or township that contracts with the authority for water, sewage disposal, or waste management services.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the force-feeding of any bird species in Michigan by requiring that food be delivered only through methods the bird would choose voluntarily. It defines force-feeding as using tubes or devices to force a bird to eat more than it would naturally, and it applies this rule specifically to poultry. Anyone violating this ban faces a civil fine of up to $1,000 for each day the violation continues, which can be pursued by county prosecutors or the state attorney general. The legislation does not impose criminal penalties for this specific violation and amends the state's Animal Industry Act to include this new restriction.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's liquor control code to explicitly allow alcohol licensees, such as wholesalers and retailers, to receive refrigerator systems and draft machines from suppliers as part of their licensing agreements. Previously, these items were not clearly defined as permissible barware, creating uncertainty for businesses regarding whether such equipment constituted an illegal rebate or gift. The legislation clarifies that these refrigeration and dispensing units are now considered valid advertising items, provided they are used solely for displaying products and remain the property of the supplier. Additionally, the bill restricts the commission from adding furniture to the list of allowable barware in future rules while maintaining strict limits on the value and usage of promotional items.