Rep. Veronica Paiz

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of Interstate 94 in Wayne County as the "Corporal Mohamed Said Memorial Highway." The designated section runs between Oakwood Boulevard and Outer Drive W. By adding this new section to the Michigan Memorial Highway Act, the legislation officially names the road in honor of Corporal Mohamed Said.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Office of Tribal Legislative Liaison within Michigan's Legislative Council to strengthen government-to-government relationships between the state legislature and federally recognized tribes. The office will be led by a liaison appointed by the council from a list provided by the United Tribes of Michigan, who will be supported by at least two policy advisors. Key duties include visiting each tribe annually, advising lawmakers on how proposed legislation impacts tribal communities, and providing mandatory training for legislators on tribal history and consultation processes. Additionally, the office must submit an annual public report detailing tribal concerns raised during the legislative process to the governor and legislative leaders.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan election laws to allow county clerks to use statistical random sampling to verify the signatures on nominating petitions rather than checking every single one. It also clarifies the process for investigating complaints about fraudulent signatures and permits clerks to disqualify petitions that contain obviously invalid entries. Under the proposed changes, clerks could use digitized voter registration records to compare signatures and must make investigation reports public before making final decisions on a petition's validity. The legislation would apply to candidates running for office who rely on nominating petitions to get on the ballot.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits health insurance companies in Michigan from discriminating against licensed healthcare providers who are acting within the scope of their professional licenses. While insurers must not unfairly exclude these providers from their policies, the law does not force them to contract with every willing provider or to pay the same reimbursement rates to all. The legislation defines discrimination based on existing federal standards and clarifies that "health professional" includes anyone authorized to practice under the state's public health code.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a program to issue driver's licenses and state identification cards to individuals who are on parole. It directly affects parolees by allowing them to obtain these documents, which are necessary for daily activities like driving or proving identity. The legislation amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to create the legal framework for this issuance. Although the bill passed both houses of the legislature, it was ultimately vetoed by the Governor.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's bankruptcy exemption laws to increase the dollar limits on property that individuals can protect from creditors when filing for bankruptcy. It directly affects debtors by raising the value caps on items such as motor vehicles, household goods, tools of a trade, and retirement accounts, while also adding new protections for household pets and computers. The legislation maintains certain restrictions, such as excluding contributions made within 120 days of filing and limiting exemptions for assets subject to divorce or child support orders. By modifying specific sections of the state's Revised Judicature Act, the bill aims to provide greater financial security to families facing bankruptcy proceedings.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates two new entities within the Michigan state government: the Bureau of Community Action and Economic Opportunity and the Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity. The Bureau is tasked with coordinating state efforts to reduce poverty, providing technical assistance to designated community action agencies, and administering specific programs like weatherization assistance. The Commission serves as an advisory body that includes elected officials, private sector members, and low-income individuals to help develop policies and programs aimed at fostering self-sufficiency. Together, these organizations will work to identify poverty-related issues, evaluate existing state programs, and recommend changes to improve economic and social opportunities for low-income residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's Youth Employment Standards Act to modernize how work permits for minors are issued and managed. It shifts the responsibility for issuing work permits from school officials to the state Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, effective 18 months after the law takes effect. The legislation also establishes a new registration system where minors must be enrolled in a state database before they can be employed, while maintaining existing exemptions for specific agricultural tasks and unpaid volunteer work.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new legal framework for history museum authorities in Michigan, specifically allowing counties to create these public corporate bodies to support historical museums located in cities with populations over 500,000. The legislation outlines the procedures for forming an authority, including the requirement for a majority vote by county commissioners and public notice, while defining the board's composition and powers to enter into contracts and manage operations. A key provision grants these authorities the ability to levy a property tax of up to 0.4 mill for a maximum of 20 years, but only if approved by a majority of voters in the county. The funds raised through this tax must be used exclusively to support nonprofit entities that provide services to the designated history museums, and the bill also mandates that board meetings be open to the public and records be accessible.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan school districts and academies to inform parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. Starting in October 2025, schools must send out a specific notice to all families, which can be done via email or mail. The state education department will provide this notice in English, Spanish, and Arabic on its website, and schools must post links to these pages on their own sites. The legislation also includes a provision protecting schools and officials from lawsuits related to distributing this information. Finally, the bill will only become active if another related piece of legislation, House Bill 5450, is passed.