Rep. Greg Markkanen

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4028 proposes to eliminate specific state-level provisions regarding the zoning and siting of large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage facilities. The bill achieves this by repealing Part 8 of the Clean and Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Act (2008 PA 295). This action would remove state authority over the certification and regulation of such facilities, effectively returning primary zoning control to local governments. It also amends the title of the existing act to reflect these changes.

Maddy summaryHB 4288 prohibits Michigan state agencies from hiring for unclassified positions based on factors other than objective merit, such as education or work experience. It directly affects state agencies hiring for roles outside the classified civil service (e.g., certain executive branch positions). The bill requires hiring decisions to rely solely on merit-based criteria and imposes civil fines of up to $10,000 per violation, with the attorney general authorized to collect penalties. This legislation creates new requirements for state hiring practices under Michigan law.

Maddy summaryHB 4423 is an appropriations bill that allocates and adjusts funding for various state departments, agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. A specific provision of this bill provides supplemental funding for the county veteran service fund emergency relief program, directly affecting veterans who utilize these services. The bill outlines the conditions under which these state funds can be expended.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Michigan voters to verify U.S. citizenship before registering to vote or casting a ballot. It directly affects new voters registering after December 18, 2026, who must provide proof of citizenship (like a birth certificate) to election officials or have the Secretary of State verify it using federal records. The amendment mandates the Secretary of State to systematically check citizenship status annually, remove unverified non-citizens from voter files within 60 days of notice, and allow provisional ballots only if citizenship is verified within six days after an election. It also requires annual reports on verification results and removals. The bill does not affect current registered voters.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4245 amends the state's Food Law to change licensure requirements for certain maple syrup and honey producers. The bill exempts both the retail outlet and the processing facility of these producers from needing a license under the act. This exemption applies to producers whose annual gross sales of honey or maple syrup are $15,001.00 or less. However, products sold under this exemption must still carry labels similar to those required for cottage food products.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4255 modifies the penalties for crimes involving the manufacturing, delivery, or possession with intent to deliver certain controlled substances. It specifically amends sections of the Public Health Code to introduce new sentencing guidelines. The bill establishes distinct and often stricter penalties, including mandatory minimum prison sentences and higher maximum fines, for offenses involving heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, or their derivatives. These enhanced penalties differentiate these substances from other controlled substances within similar weight classifications.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4256 proposes to amend Michigan's criminal procedure code by revising sentencing guidelines for specific drug offenses. Specifically, it targets individuals convicted of delivering, manufacturing, or possessing with intent to deliver certain controlled substances. The bill modifies section 13m of Chapter XVII of the Code of Criminal Procedure (MCL 777.13m), which dictates these sentencing guidelines. This change would directly affect how courts sentence individuals for these particular drug-related crimes. This bill is tied to HB 4255.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 30 is a resolution urging the United States Congress to enact legislation that would remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list. This action would transfer the authority for managing gray wolf populations from the federal government back to individual states.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4368 amends Michigan's Public Health Code regarding the reporting of infant deaths. It expands existing provisions to include the death of an infant who was born alive after an attempted abortion and then surrendered to an emergency service provider or a newborn safety device under the safe delivery of newborns law. For such cases, the bill mandates that the deceased infant be listed as "Baby Doe" and prohibits reporting any information that would directly identify the infant or their parents, such as names or addresses. It also reinforces the timelines for funeral directors and physicians to certify and file death records.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4333 proposes to amend Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure, specifically section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k). The bill aims to establish or modify sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of offenses related to conducting pathogen enhancement engineering or research. These guidelines would provide a framework for judges to determine appropriate penalties for such crimes. It directly affects individuals involved in this type of research and the state's judicial system by standardizing sentencing procedures for these specific offenses.