Rep. Cam Cavitt

Maddy summaryHB 4001 updates Michigan's minimum wage schedule, setting new rates that increase to $12.00 per hour starting February 21, 2025, and reaching $15.00 by 2029. It replaces the previous 2018 law (PA 337) and adds an annual adjustment mechanism: starting in 2019, the wage will rise each January based on Midwest-region inflation data, capped at 3.5% per year. The bill also modifies youth wage rules, allowing employers to pay new workers under 20 a training rate of 75% of the minimum wage for their first 90 days, while prohibiting displacement of existing workers to hire at this lower rate. This directly affects all hourly workers in Michigan covered by state minimum wage laws, including young workers and employers subject to wage requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 4019 requires Michigan's Department of Treasury to mail individual income tax filers a single-page annual report starting in 2025. The report will show how tax revenue is collected (from wages, quarterly payments, business taxes, and annual payments) and distributed to specific state funds like the general fund, school aid, transportation, and campaign funds. It directly affects all Michigan residents who file individual income tax returns. The bill mandates this transparency without changing tax rates or filing requirements.

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 summaryHB 6292 amends Michigan's state school aid act to update definitions and rules regarding how student attendance and enrollment are counted for funding purposes. The bill clarifies terms such as "average daily attendance" and "district of residence," while establishing new criteria for when schools can count nonresident students toward their membership totals. Specifically, it restricts counting a student in a district where they do not live unless the student's home district approves the arrangement or a specific exception applies. Additionally, the legislation adds a new section to the act to further organize these administrative standards. These changes directly affect local school districts, public school academies, and intermediate districts by modifying the calculations used to determine their financial allocations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget to sell or transfer two specific state-owned parcels of land in Arenac County. It establishes rules for determining fair market value and allows the property to be sold to the public, offered to local governments, or transferred to other state agencies under certain conditions. A key provision requires that if the land is sold to a local government for less than its full market value, the buyer must agree to use it exclusively for public purposes such as parks, education, or law enforcement. The legislation also mandates that any money earned from the sale must first cover the costs of the transaction before any remaining revenue goes to the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares October 2024 as Disability Employment Awareness Month within the state of Michigan. It aims to raise awareness about employment issues affecting people with disabilities and to celebrate their contributions to the workforce. The resolution specifically commends various local organizations, such as Michigan Rehabilitation Services and Disability Network Michigan, for their efforts in improving job access. It encourages all citizens to learn more about these issues and to support individuals with disabilities and their families.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution calls on Heidi Washington, the Director of the Michigan Department of Corrections, to resign due to alleged failures in addressing dangerous working conditions within state prisons. The bill cites severe staffing shortages that have forced officers to work excessive overtime, leading to fatigue, safety risks, and a high rate of vacant positions across multiple facilities. It further alleges that the administration has ignored union concerns, blocked legislative funding for retention and training, and fostered a culture of retaliation against employees who report issues. Ultimately, the measure seeks to hold the director accountable for these conditions without proposing specific policy changes or new laws.

Maddy summaryHB 5953 limits the late fees or penalties that privately owned toll bridge operators can charge for unpaid tolls to no more than five times the original toll amount. This restriction applies only to privately owned bridges and does not affect international crossings or publicly owned bridges. The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to establish this cap, ensuring that fees for overdue tolls remain proportional to the initial cost.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's school code to require public school districts to provide a core academic curriculum based on state-developed standards that focus strictly on academic and cognitive skills. Key provisions mandate that reading instruction for grades K-6 adhere to the science of reading and that math standards for grades K-5 be updated by a specific committee by June 2025. The legislation also requires history curricula for grades 8-12 to include learning objectives about genocide, such as the Holocaust and the Armenian Genocide. Additionally, the bill ensures that state assessments measure only academic proficiency rather than student values or attitudes and requires special assistance for students who do not pass fourth or seventh-grade reading tests.

Maddy summaryHB 5991 primarily appropriates state funding for Michigan public schools for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years, allocating money from various state funds to support education operations and federal compliance. The bill also mandates that districts administering the M-STEP or a new state-administered assessment system must provide detailed item analysis reports showing how individual test questions contribute to student scores. Additionally, it establishes a pilot program allowing districts to use an alternative state-administered assessment system instead of the standard M-STEP for certain high school students taking the Michigan merit examination. The legislation includes provisions for online reporting tools to share assessment data with educators and families while preventing the release of individually identifiable student information to the federal government.