Rep. Donavan McKinney

Maddy summaryThis House resolution (HR 152) opposes the Trump administration's actions that would terminate federal workers without just cause and eliminate their right to collectively bargain. It specifically targets executive orders from March 2025 that banned collective bargaining for nearly a million federal employees. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Weiss and referred to the Government Operations Committee, is a symbolic statement urging the administration to cease these actions. It does not create new law but expresses legislative disapproval of policies affecting federal workers' job security and labor rights.

Maddy summaryHB 4758 requires Michigan Works agencies to create teams providing job transition services to two groups: individuals who lost federal jobs involuntarily between January 2025 and January 2027 (dislocated federal employees), and veterans. The bill mandates these teams to analyze job matches with public employers, assess transferable skills, and refer individuals to both public and private employers needing staff. It also requires assistance with filing for unemployment benefits under Michigan’s existing employment security system. The law applies specifically to Michigan Works agencies and public employers like state/local governments, schools, and community colleges. This bill creates a new coordination framework but does not establish new benefits or funding.

Maddy summaryHB 4760 requires Michigan law enforcement officers to wear visible identification (showing their name or badge number and agency) and not wear masks or disguises during public interactions while performing duties. Exceptions allow masks for health protection (e.g., airborne diseases), safety from toxins, or physical protection during high-risk incidents like shootouts. The law applies to all state and federal officers in Michigan during public engagements, with violations punishable as misdemeanors (up to 90 days in jail or $1,000 fine). It does not affect covert operations or officers wearing protective gear for legitimate safety reasons.

Maddy summaryHB 4759 encourages public employers (like state agencies, cities, schools, and community colleges) to use an expedited hiring process for dislocated federal employees who are referred through the state's reemployment services program. The bill requires public employers receiving such referrals to prioritize these candidates, though it does not mandate hiring. Key provisions include defining "public employer" broadly and specifying that this process must follow existing constitutional hiring rules for state positions. It does not override other laws but depends on another bill (HB 4758) being enacted first. The measure directly affects dislocated federal workers seeking new jobs and public employers hiring for open positions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the federal government to maintain funding and reinstate staff for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) while negotiating the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." It directly affects Michigan residents who rely on the state's Home Heating Credit Program, which provided assistance to 248,765 Michiganders in 2022 - including low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities - by helping cover heating costs. The resolution highlights that proposed federal budget cuts to LIHEAP and the recent firing of LIHEAP program staff threaten the program's continuation, potentially causing payment delays or termination. As a non-binding request, it asks federal leaders to prioritize LIHEAP funding to prevent disruption of this critical aid.

Maddy summaryHB 4742 amends Michigan's environmental permit process to address projects in communities disproportionately affected by pollution (environmentally overburdened communities). It adds a new section (Subpart 2) requiring state agencies to consider community impacts when denying permits or imposing additional conditions for such projects. The bill also repeals the Environmental Permit Review Commission, which previously reviewed permit decisions. This directly affects developers seeking permits in these communities and state agencies responsible for environmental permitting under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.

Maddy summaryHB 4741 modifies Michigan's property tax law by ending certain programs that reduced delinquent tax payments or prevented foreclosure. It adds a $175 fee for properties forfeited to county treasurers due to unpaid taxes (after 12+ months delinquent), changes interest calculations for residential properties under foreclosure avoidance agreements, and updates redemption rules. Homeowners with delinquent taxes, particularly those in residential properties covered by existing tax foreclosure avoidance agreements, will be directly affected by these changes. The bill sunsets specific programs that previously offered payment reductions, requiring property owners to pay full delinquent amounts plus fees to avoid losing their homes.

Maddy summaryHB 4685 requires Michigan health insurers to cover specific mental health services delivered through the psychiatric collaborative care model, directly affecting insurers offering mental health benefits and patients seeking these services. The bill mandates reimbursement for services using five designated billing codes (90844, 99492, 99493, 99494, G2214), which represent evidence-based integrated care for mental health and substance use disorders. Insurers may still deny coverage based on medical necessity only if they follow federal parity laws and utilization review rules. The law defines the "psychiatric collaborative care model" as an evidence-based service delivery method described in federal regulations (81 FR 80230). The bill does not alter existing coverage requirements beyond these specific codes.

Maddy summaryHB 4683 requires Michigan health insurers to cover medically necessary mental health and substance use disorder treatments (including inpatient, intermediate, and outpatient care) without restrictive prior authorization practices. It mandates that insurers use clinical review criteria aligned with generally accepted medical standards, rather than arbitrary rules, when evaluating these services. The bill also prohibits insurers from making mental health coverage terms less favorable than those for other medical treatments. This directly affects health insurers operating in Michigan and patients seeking mental health or substance use disorder care through their insurance plans.

Maddy summaryHB 4684 requires Michigan health insurers to create and submit a plan ensuring coverage for a broad range of pain management services, including nonopioid medications and nonmedication alternatives to opioids. The plan must be filed with the state insurance department for approval, which will review whether the plan adequately covers alternatives to opioids without unduly favoring opioid prescriptions. Insurers must also distribute educational materials to network providers and post the plan on their public website. This bill directly affects all health insurers operating in Michigan who issue, deliver, or renew health insurance policies in the state.