Rep. Mike McFall

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to increase the maximum monthly interest rate pawnbrokers in Michigan can charge from 3% to 5%, while also raising the minimum interest requirement to 50 cents per loan. It updates the mandatory text printed on loan receipts to reflect this new 5% cap and clarifies that loans exceeding this rate are automatically void. The legislation also maintains the existing fee for storing unencumbered property at $3.00 per month and prohibits charging interest on unpaid balances in advance. This measure directly affects licensed pawnbrokers and consumers who use their services for short-term loans.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how fines and court costs are distributed among counties and local governments in Michigan's district courts. It primarily affects county treasurers, local political subdivisions, and the courts that assess these penalties. The legislation updates the rules for allocating money from civil infractions, specifying different percentages that go to libraries versus local governments depending on the type of violation and the district involved. It also clarifies definitions for commercial vehicles and outlines how fines related to specific vehicle code violations should be handled. Additionally, the bill allows local governments to create their own bureaus to process civil infraction admissions if they choose.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Michigan 4-H Foundation fund within the state treasury to hold money and assets contributed from various sources. It authorizes the state treasurer to manage investments for the fund, ensure earnings stay within the account, and distribute the money to the Michigan 4-H Foundation on a quarterly basis. The legislation includes a provision stating that it will not take effect unless a related bill, HB 5058, is also passed into law.

Maddy summaryThis law prohibits using a victim's actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity as a legal defense in criminal cases. Specifically, it bars evidence of such information from being used to claim reasonable provocation, heat of passion, or reduced mental capacity. Additionally, the bill states that discovering or knowing about a person's gender identity or sexual orientation does not justify using force against them. These rules apply to all criminal proceedings in Michigan to prevent bias from influencing the outcome of a trial.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates a specific stretch of M-53 in Macomb County as the "Officer Leroy Imus Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen law enforcement officer. The legislation affects the Michigan State Transportation Department by amending state laws to recognize this new name for the road segment running from 17 Mile Road to Hall Road. Once signed into law, the change immediately updates official records and signage to reflect the memorial title.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the specific roles of the Department of Natural Resources and the State Historic Preservation Office regarding archaeology, Native American cultural items, and human remains in Michigan. It designates the Department of Natural Resources as the primary contact for non-federal projects and requires it to set best practices for managing archaeological resources on state lands while consulting with federally recognized tribes. The legislation also mandates that these agencies collaborate on curating archaeological collections, ensuring data accuracy, and providing expertise to various government entities and the public. Additionally, the bill outlines procedures for responding to inadvertent discoveries of human remains and requires state departments to update public information within 60 days of the law's effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's election laws to add a review process for recall petitions before they can be circulated to voters. It requires the Board of State Canvassers for state officials and county election commissioners for local officials to meet and determine if the reasons listed on a petition are factual and clear. During this review, the targeted official and petition sponsors can present arguments, and either party may appeal the board's decision to a court. If the review finds reasons unclear or false, the entire petition is rejected; if the board fails to meet the deadline, the petition is automatically considered valid. The bill also sets a 180-day window for circulating a valid petition and allows individuals to resubmit rejected petitions for a new review.

Maddy summaryThis Michigan bill, known as the Drug Manufacturer Data Reporting Act, requires pharmaceutical companies to submit specific cost and development data to the Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Manufacturers must report within 30 days if they increase the price of a high-cost drug by 15% in a year or 40% over three years, providing details on research expenses, patent status, and drug types. Additionally, companies must notify the department within three days when launching a new specialty-priced drug, including information on FDA designations and acquisition costs if applicable. The department will compile this data into an annual report for legislative committees and the public while keeping individual company information confidential. Failure to comply with these reporting requirements could result in civil fines of up to $100,000 per month.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Michigan Attorney General to investigate claims that individuals or companies have violated the state's event online ticket sales laws. It establishes a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for each ticket sold in violation of the act and permits the Attorney General to seek court orders to stop ongoing violations or collect restitution. Additionally, the legislation authorizes the recovery of legal fees and costs incurred during enforcement actions. The bill does not take effect unless it is passed together with a companion bill, HB 5661.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's insurance laws by increasing penalties for individuals who commit fraudulent insurance acts, such as filing false claims. It establishes a tiered system where punishments range from misdemeanors to felonies based on the total amount of fraud involved, the number of false claims made, and whether the offender has prior convictions. Under the new rules, fines can be up to three times the amount of the fraudulent claim, and sentences can extend up to 20 years in prison for the most serious cases. Additionally, the legislation requires courts to notify licensing authorities when a practitioner or insurer is found guilty of fraud and mandates that restitution be paid to victims.