Rep. Joseph Fox

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals Michigan's 1993 State Education Tax Act, which previously imposed a tax on property owners to fund public schools. The legislation is contingent upon the simultaneous passage of a companion bill (HB 5880) that mandates the state to use general funds to fully replace any revenue lost from eliminating the tax. If enacted, the change would remove the specific tax requirement while ensuring that school funding levels remain unchanged through state appropriation. The law is scheduled to take effect 90 days after it is signed into law.

Maddy summaryHB 5480, known as the "Natalia Moore Law," allows parents to transfer children to another school district if the child experiences bullying at their current school. To qualify, parents must provide documented bullying incidents, proof of reporting to school staff, and evidence that prior interventions failed. The receiving district must accept the transfer and share academic records within 7 days, while the child’s original district cannot charge tuition for such transfers under the amended school code. This law directly affects students experiencing bullying and their families seeking safer school environments.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2026 as Boating Safety Month throughout Michigan to highlight the importance of safe recreational boating practices. The resolution encourages all residents and visitors to engage in responsible behaviors, such as wearing life jackets, checking weather conditions, and following navigation rules. It serves as a commemorative measure to raise awareness among the state's large boating community rather than implementing new laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates May 2026 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month throughout the state of Michigan. It directly affects state government entities and encourages all citizens to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Asian Pacific American residents. The measure serves as a formal acknowledgment of the community's cultural diversity and historical impact on the state, rather than implementing new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares May 2026 as Foster Care Awareness Month in Michigan to highlight the experiences of children in the foster care system and honor the caregivers who support them. The resolution aims to increase public understanding of the challenges these children face and to celebrate the efforts of foster families, kinship caregivers, and child welfare professionals. By officially recognizing this month, the legislature encourages continued community involvement and support for youth in foster care without changing any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 14, 2026, as Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Veterans Remembrance Day in Michigan. It honors Hmong veterans who fought alongside U.S. forces during the Vietnam War and later fled Laos as refugees. The resolution aims to recognize their historical contributions and sacrifices while promoting public awareness of their role in American history.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the deputy secretary of state to take over as the chief election officer if the current secretary of state runs for another elected office. Under this change, the incumbent secretary would be barred from supervising or administering the election in which they are a candidate, though they would keep other duties like managing election audits. The deputy secretary would assume full supervisory control over local election officials during that specific election cycle.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the legal requirement for hunters and dealers in Michigan to report the number of deer pelts they possess or trade. While the law currently mandates that individuals holding licenses must submit notarized reports on all other fur-bearing animals and game birds, this legislation specifically exempts deer pelts from those reporting obligations. The change affects both hunters who keep pelts after the season and businesses that buy or sell them, allowing them to exclude deer pelts from their monthly and seasonal filings to the state department.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 13, 2026, as Rail Day in Michigan to formally recognize the state's rail infrastructure. The resolution highlights the industry's role in supporting the economy, reducing road congestion, and maintaining safety records. It serves as a commemorative measure celebrating the contributions of freight and passenger rail systems rather than implementing new operational rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of May 10-16, 2026, as Junior Achievement Week throughout the state of Michigan. It directly affects the organization Junior Achievement and the residents of Michigan by formally recognizing the group's efforts to teach financial literacy to students. The resolution encourages all Michiganders to celebrate the organization's work during this specific week and honors the staff who support youth financial education programs.