Rep. J.R. Roth

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes supervision requirements for individuals holding temporary licenses as emergency medical technicians, emergency medical technician specialists, or paramedics in Michigan. Under the new rules, these temporary license holders must practice only under the direct supervision of a similarly licensed professional who holds a permanent license rather than a temporary one. The legislation applies to all temporary license holders in these health occupations and does not alter the licensing standards for permanent practitioners. The act takes effect immediately upon approval and is tied to the passage of a companion bill, HB 4613.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's public health laws to allow the state health department to issue nonrenewable temporary licenses to individuals who have met all licensure requirements for emergency medical roles except for specific exams. These temporary licenses are valid for one year and permit the holder to practice only under direct supervision. The measure directly affects aspiring medical first responders, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics who need time to complete their required examinations. It also includes a provision stating that the law does not take effect unless a companion bill, HB 4614, is also enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Michigan cities with specific population thresholds to create administrative hearings bureaus to handle violations related to blight, such as property maintenance issues, illegal dumping, and zoning problems. These local bureaus can issue violation notices, accept admissions of guilt, and impose civil fines up to $10,000, with the operating costs covered by the city itself. The law includes protections for landlords by requiring them to receive correction notices and a chance to fix issues before facing penalties during inspections, unless there is an immediate safety emergency. Additionally, the new bureaus are limited to civil matters and cannot impose jail time or handle criminal offenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes creating a new fundraising license plate in Michigan specifically for the Michigan 4-H organization. Under the plan, the Secretary of State would work with 4-H to design the plates, and any money raised from their sale would be transferred to the Michigan 4-H Foundation. The legislation includes a condition that it will only take effect if a related bill, HB 5056, is also passed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's law regarding how much money insurance companies must set aside from fire and storm damage claims for residential homes. It increases the maximum amount of withheld funds that local governments can hold in escrow to ensure repairs are made, raising the cap from $12,000 to $24,000 starting July 1, 2024. The legislation also clarifies the notification process, requiring insurers to inform homeowners, lenders, and local officials about these withheld funds and the option for municipalities to secure the money for public safety repairs.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Sex Offender Registration Act to update how the law defines who must register and under what circumstances. It clarifies that individuals convicted in tribal or military courts must register, while those whose convictions have been expunged or set aside are exempt. The legislation also expands the definition of "custodial authority" to include various roles such as teachers, school employees, and correctional staff who exploit their position to coerce victims into sexual contact. Additionally, the bill specifies new criteria for when juvenile disposition orders or out-of-state adjudications require registration, particularly for offenses involving victims aged 14 or older that would classify the offender as tier III. These changes aim to ensure the registration system covers a broader range of legal outcomes and specific abuse scenarios without altering the core requirements for existing registrants.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan Department of Corrections facilities to conduct strip searches and pat-down searches of visitors and prisoners based on biological sex. Under the new rules, only staff members of the same biological sex as the individual being searched may perform these procedures. The legislation defines biological sex strictly by physical characteristics such as chromosomes and genitalia, rather than gender identity. Visitors who are uncomfortable with a search by staff of a different biological sex can choose to waive this requirement by signing a form.

Maddy summaryHB 5867 amends Michigan's tax tribunal act to clarify how property tax appeals are handled and how refunds are calculated when assessments are found unlawful. The bill outlines specific rules for determining a property's taxable value and state equalized valuation, while also detailing the burden of proof for both the taxpayer and the assessing agency. It further establishes procedures for taxpayers to amend their appeals to include claims for refunds from subsequent years if they paid extra taxes due to errors, along with specific interest rates for those refunds. This legislation directly affects property owners and tax assessors by standardizing the process for resolving valuation disputes and seeking monetary corrections.

Maddy summaryHB 5868 amends the Michigan Tax Tribunal Act to update the definitions of key terms used in property tax disputes. The bill clarifies what constitutes an "agency," "mediation," "mediator," and "proceeding" within the context of the tribunal's jurisdiction. It also specifies that the term "entire tribunal" refers to the hearing division excluding the residential property and small claims divisions. Additionally, the legislation excludes the drain code from the definition of "property tax laws" for the purposes of the act. This measure does not take effect unless two other related bills are also enacted into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's property tax laws to prevent assessors from using certain sales as benchmarks for calculating property values. It specifically instructs tax officials to exclude transactions involving properties with deed restrictions that limit their sale or transfer from being used in sales studies. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that normal home repairs and maintenance, such as roof replacement or furnace installation, should not increase a home's assessed value until it is actually sold. The bill also requires buyers to inform assessors if they paid extra for items like financing costs or personal property included in the purchase price, ensuring these amounts are not counted toward the property's taxable value.