Rep. Jenn Hill

Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 11, 2024, as Humanities Day in Michigan to honor the organization Michigan Humanities. It formally recognizes the group's fifty-year history of supporting cultural and educational programs that connect residents to the state's stories and histories. The resolution calls on community members to celebrate and promote the humanities but does not create new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the definitions within Michigan's Motor Carrier Fuel Tax Act to clarify terms related to vehicles, fuels, and operators. It specifically expands the definition of "motor fuel" to include gasoline starting in 2017 and provides detailed criteria for what counts as a "qualified commercial motor vehicle" subject to the tax. The legislation also clarifies which entities, such as certain public transit agencies and farmers, are excluded from these tax requirements. Because the bill is tied to another piece of legislation, it will only take effect if that companion bill is also passed into law.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 1-7, 2024, as CPR and AED Awareness Week in Michigan to highlight the importance of cardiac arrest prevention. It aims to raise public awareness about the need for accessible automated external defibrillators and CPR training in schools and public spaces. The measure underscores the life-saving potential of rapid response using these devices during sudden cardiac arrest events.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 15, 2024, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day throughout Michigan. It aims to raise public awareness about elder abuse by highlighting the importance of recognizing signs of mistreatment and reporting incidents. The measure encourages residents to learn more about protecting older adults and supports efforts by state agencies to prevent victimization.

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates June 2024 as Dairy Month in Michigan to honor the state's dairy industry and its economic and nutritional contributions. The measure highlights the sector's role in providing jobs, producing milk, and supporting public health through nutritious food products. By adopting this declaration, the legislative body aims to raise awareness about the importance of dairy in a balanced diet without proposing any changes to existing laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Transformational Projects Authority within the state Department of Transportation to oversee and fund major transportation initiatives. The authority will be led by a five-member board appointed by the governor, with specific requirements for expertise in public transportation and balanced representation from different legislative leaders. It grants the power to award financial assistance, such as grants and loans, to public transportation providers and local governments for projects that meet specific eligibility criteria based on regional population sizes. The legislation also establishes the rules for how the authority operates independently of the department director while remaining under the director's overall budget and procurement supervision.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Michigan Mobility Trust Fund within the state treasury to support transportation projects. It allows the state treasurer to accept money from various sources, including existing tax revenues, and directs that all interest earned on these investments be added to the fund. Money in the fund will not be lost at the end of each fiscal year but will remain available for future use. The bill designates the Transformational Projects Authority as the administrator responsible for auditing and spending the fund, but only after a specific appropriation is made. This legislation does not take effect unless several other related bills are also passed by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Michigan distributes revenue collected from the corporate income tax, establishing a specific allocation plan for the years 2025 through 2035. Under the new rules, funds are prioritized to support the general fund, housing initiatives, local revitalization projects, transportation improvements, and economic development programs before any remaining money goes back to the general fund. The legislation also repeals an older section of the tax act and includes a condition that it will only become effective if several related bills are passed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance companies in Michigan to reimburse telehealth visits at the same rate as in-person office visits. It mandates that insurers cannot deny coverage for remote care if the service is appropriate and provided by a licensed professional in the patient's state. The law defines telemedicine as remote communication using secure audio or video technology or online messaging. While patients still pay the same copays and deductibles as they would for a physical appointment, the insurance coverage itself must be equal to that of face-to-face care.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that Michigan's Medicaid and Healthy Michigan programs reimburse telehealth visits at the same rate as in-person office visits. It directly affects healthcare providers and patients who use remote medical services by ensuring financial parity between virtual and physical appointments. The legislation does not alter existing rules about where telehealth can be conducted or who must verify patient eligibility, but it specifically mandates equal payment rates for these services.