Rep. Dave Prestin

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes renaming a specific section of Interstate 75 in Wayne County to honor Motor Carrier Officer Daniel M. Kerstetter. The designated stretch of road runs from Northline Road northward to London Avenue. By amending the Michigan Memorial Highway Act, the legislation formally establishes this new name for the roadway. The change directly affects the state's transportation records and signage along that portion of the highway.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to allow the Michigan Natural Resources Commission to establish the first official hunting and trapping seasons for gray wolves statewide. It authorizes the commission to create these seasons within 90 days of certain related laws becoming active, aiming to manage wolf populations and reduce conflicts with humans and livestock. The legislation directly affects hunters, trappers, and wildlife managers by setting the legal framework for future wolf harvests. However, the bill includes a condition that it will not take effect unless a separate companion bill regarding wolf management is also passed by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan high schools to mandate a one-semester civics course and eventually require students to pass the civics portion of the U.S. naturalization test to earn graduation credit. It directs the state to update social studies curriculum standards and assessments to align with the current naturalization test questions by May 2018. The law applies to all public and nonpublic schools but includes exemptions for students with specific educational needs or those in military service.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that asks Congress to propose a new constitutional amendment allowing both state and federal governments to set reasonable limits on election spending. The proposed amendment would explicitly permit lawmakers to distinguish between individual voters and artificial entities like corporations, unions, and artificial intelligence when regulating campaign finance. By clarifying that such spending restrictions are constitutional, the measure aims to prevent unlimited money from influencing election outcomes while protecting the free speech rights of average citizens. Although introduced in the House of Representatives, the resolution does not become law on its own but instead seeks to initiate the process for amending the U.S. Constitution.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 21, 2026, as Stop the Bleed Day throughout Michigan to raise awareness about bleeding control. The bill encourages citizens to learn how to use tourniquets and apply direct pressure to stop life-threatening bleeding before emergency responders arrive. By officially recognizing this date, the state aims to promote a national campaign that trains bystanders to act quickly during traumatic injuries. The measure does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic declaration to highlight the importance of immediate hemorrhage control.

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 summaryHB 5981 requires automobile insurers in Michigan to file premium rates that achieve specific percentage reductions for personal protection insurance coverage by July 1, 2020, and maintain those reductions through 2028. The bill mandates that the state insurance director review and disapprove any filings that fail to meet these reduction targets, which vary based on the policy's coverage limits. Additionally, insurers must pass on savings from medical treatment costs incurred in accidents before July 2, 2021, and cannot issue or renew policies without director approval of their rates.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's no-fault insurance laws to set new maximum payment limits for medical treatment and rehabilitation services provided to injured individuals. It establishes specific reimbursement percentages based on Medicare rates, which vary by year and the type of provider, such as general physicians, hospitals with high indigent patient volumes, specialized trauma centers, and designated freestanding rehabilitation facilities. The legislation also includes provisions for providers lacking Medicare payment benchmarks by capping their charges at a percentage of their historical rates from 2019. These changes directly affect healthcare providers treating personal protection insurance claims and the insurers that reimburse them.

Maddy summaryHB 4935 would allow dentists and dental hygienists licensed in Michigan to practice in other states that join the same compact without obtaining separate licenses. It creates a "Compact Privilege" that streamlines interstate practice by eliminating duplicate licensing requirements, addressing workforce shortages, and improving access to dental care. The bill requires practitioners to follow each state's scope of practice rules and mandates sharing of disciplinary information between participating states. This compact applies to Michigan-licensed professionals seeking to work in other member states, without changing Michigan's own licensing standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a temporary gas tax holiday in Michigan, setting the motor fuel tax rate to zero cents per gallon starting immediately. The zero rate will remain in effect until either November 1, 2026, or the nationwide average gas price drops below $3.50, whichever happens first. While the holiday is active, the standard tax rates for gasoline and diesel are suspended, and the bill includes specific reporting requirements for suppliers and end users holding fuel inventory.