Rep. Joseph Fox

Maddy summaryHR 195 is a resolution opposing Michigan's proposed Health Education Standards Framework. It urges the Michigan Department of Education to redraft the standards or the Michigan State Board of Education to reject them, specifically requesting the exclusion of content related to gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation from health education standards. The resolution cites parental rights and existing law requiring local control and opt-out provisions for sex education as justification. It directly targets state education officials, not students or schools, and serves as a non-binding request for policy revision.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 203) symbolically declares November 2025 as Diabetes Awareness Month in Michigan. It does not create new policies, funding, or requirements - it is a ceremonial recognition intended to highlight diabetes prevalence. The resolution cites Michigan statistics (923,000 affected residents, $10.8 billion in annual medical costs) but has no direct impact on individuals or healthcare systems. It was introduced and adopted by the Michigan House on November 4, 2025, with no further legislative action required.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes the importance of early detection and breast cancer prevention, referencing statistics on diagnoses and mortality rates in the state and nation. The resolution does not create new policies, funding, or requirements - it solely serves to highlight awareness efforts during October 2025 for all Michiganders.

Maddy summaryHB 5128, the "Specie Legal Tender Act," would make gold and silver coins issued by the U.S. government (or other gold/silver coins legally recognized under specific court rulings or federal law) legal tender in Michigan. It grants individuals the right to keep, use, and acquire these coins without interference, while prohibiting state entities from seizing them, enforcing laws that restrict their use, or favoring one form of payment over another. The bill explicitly states that central bank digital currency (like digital dollars) would not be considered legal tender under this act. This directly affects all Michigan residents and businesses by establishing legal protections for physical precious metal coins in transactions. The bill is currently in committee referral after its introduction on October 23, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 5133, the "Central Bank Digital Currency Prevention Act," prohibits Michigan state and local government entities from accepting central bank digital currency (CBDC) as legal tender for taxes, fees, or services. It also bans government advocacy for CBDC testing or adoption by the U.S. government. The bill allows individuals harmed by violations to sue for triple damages in civil court. It directly affects state/local government operations and financial transactions within Michigan.

Maddy summaryHB 5134 bans the use of physical and digital billboards to advertise marijuana products in Michigan. The bill amends the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act to prohibit such advertising by licensed marijuana businesses, including retailers, processors, and growers. It directly affects all entities operating under the state's cannabis regulatory agency by restricting a specific advertising method. The change applies to all licensed marijuana establishments and aligns with existing restrictions on cannabis advertising.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 5131 proposes an amendment to the state's individual income tax act. It aims to create a new deduction for taxpayers. This deduction would allow individuals to subtract capital gains derived from the sale or exchange of investment coins and bullion when calculating their state taxable income. This change would reduce the amount of income subject to state tax for those who realize such gains.

Maddy summaryHB 5132, the "Use of Convertible Virtual Currency Protection Act," prohibits Michigan government entities from restricting how individuals or businesses use digital money (like Bitcoin) for personal purchases, as collateral, or via self-managed digital wallets. It specifically bans taxes or reporting requirements for transactions under $200 using digital money. The bill also allows people harmed by violations to sue for triple their actual damages. This directly affects residents and businesses using digital currency in Michigan, ensuring their transactions remain tax-free and unregulated for small amounts.

Maddy summaryHB 5129 updates Michigan's sales tax law to exempt purchases of investment coins and bullion from tax. It expands the definition of "bullion" to include gold, silver, or platinum films/leafs (50%+ metal content) used as currency (but not legal tender) starting January 1, 2026, while maintaining the 90% purity standard for other bullion. This directly affects buyers of these specific precious metal products, including new film-based items, by removing sales tax. The bill requires passage of companion bill HB 5130 to take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 5130 exempts the storage, use, or consumption of investment coins and bullion from Michigan's use tax, effective July 7, 1999. It directly affects individuals and businesses buying or selling qualifying precious metals, including collectible coins and bullion (gold, silver, or platinum in bulk form). The bill updates the definition of "bullion" to include gold/silver/platinum leaf, foil, or film with 50%+ metal content (starting January 1, 2026), provided it's used as currency but isn't legal tender. Investment coins are defined as government-issued coins with market value exceeding face value.