Rep. Kimberly Edwards

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 119) designates June 3, 2025, as "Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes the impact of brain cancer - highlighting its high mortality rate, significant costs, and effects on children and young adults - while honoring patients, families, and Michigan's research leadership in brain tumor treatment. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or policies; it is purely a commemorative statement to raise awareness and acknowledge ongoing efforts. It was introduced and adopted by the Michigan House on June 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4145 designates a specific 1-mile segment of US-127 in Jackson County (between mile markers 39 and 40) as the "2nd Lt. Roosevelt Stiger Memorial Highway." This procedural bill amends Michigan's Memorial Highway Act to add this designation, honoring 2nd Lieutenant Roosevelt Stiger, a military veteran. The highway segment itself is the direct subject of the naming change, with no new policies or funding mechanisms involved. The bill passed unanimously in the Michigan House on May 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 115 is a resolution from the Michigan House of Representatives that urges the President and the United States Congress to fully fund Medicaid. It also calls on federal officials to reject any proposals that would reduce access to care or shift costs onto states, healthcare providers, and vulnerable individuals.

Maddy summaryHB 4496 amends Michigan's insurance code to require health insurance policies to cover a 12-month supply of prescription contraceptives. It mandates that insurers provide coverage for these contraceptives, which are on the health plan's formulary, to be dispensed all at once unless otherwise requested or instructed by a prescriber. The bill also requires coverage for necessary outpatient services related to prescribing or dispensing contraceptives, if other prescription drugs are covered by the policy. While standard cost-sharing like copayments and deductibles can apply, insurers are prohibited from imposing utilization controls that limit the supply to less than 12 months. This measure applies to health insurance policies beginning December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 106 is a resolution from the Michigan House of Representatives. It urges the President of the United States and the U.S. Congress to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The resolution also requests that the AGOA program be expanded to include additional sub-Saharan African countries. The AGOA currently provides eligible sub-Saharan African nations with duty-free access for certain products to the United States market.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 105 proposes to formally censure Representative Josh Schriver of Michigan's Sixty-sixth House District. The resolution asserts that Representative Schriver, in his official capacity, made statements promoting the "great replacement" conspiracy theory. These statements are cited as being inconsistent with his oath of office to uphold the U.S. Constitution and as violations of House rules regarding member conduct and maintaining public confidence. If adopted, the resolution would officially reprimand Representative Schriver for these actions.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4488 proposes a new refundable working parent tax credit for Michigan taxpayers, effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. The bill would allow a credit of $5,000 for each qualified dependent who is three years of age or less, up to a maximum of three dependents per tax year. To be eligible, a taxpayer must have at least $10,000 in earned income for the tax year. If the credit exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability, the remaining amount would be refunded.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4487 proposes a new state income tax credit for working parents starting in tax year 2025. This "working parent tax credit" would provide $2,500 for each qualified dependent between the ages of 4 and 6. To be eligible, taxpayers must have earned income of at least $10,000, and the credit is limited to a maximum of three dependents per tax year. Any portion of the credit that exceeds a taxpayer's liability would be refunded.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4447 proposes to repeal the "Fair and Open Competition in Governmental Construction Act" (2011 PA 98). This existing act currently establishes specific rules and regulations for how competition is managed among contractors for government-funded construction projects. If enacted, HB 4447 would eliminate these state-level provisions governing the bidding and awarding process for public construction work. The repeal would directly impact government agencies, contractors, and workers involved in these projects.

Maddy summaryHB 4459 proposes to authorize the state of Michigan to borrow up to $2 billion by issuing general obligation bonds. These funds would finance environmental and natural resources protection programs across the state. The programs include cleaning up and redeveloping contaminated sites, protecting and improving water quality, preventing pollution, abating lead contamination, and revitalizing community waterfronts and waterways. The issuance of these bonds requires approval by a vote of the state's electors at the next general election, with repayment coming from the state's general fund.