Rep. Laurie Pohutsky

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 90 is a resolution urging the President, the United States Congress, and the National Labor Relations Board to enact policies that would ban employers from permanently replacing striking employees. This aims to strengthen protections for workers who are on strike.

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 summaryHouse Resolution No. 86 is a procedural resolution that declares May 5-9, 2025, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the state of Michigan. It encourages all citizens to recognize and thank teachers for their dedication to students, schools, and communities.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4407, also known as the "MIcare act," proposes to establish a universal and unified health care system for all residents of Michigan. This bill aims to provide health care coverage through a simplified, publicly administered, and single claims payment system. It intends to integrate existing programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and MIChild, to the maximum extent permitted by federal law and waivers. The legislation creates a MIcare board and fund, and directs the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate reform efforts and develop a strategic plan for its implementation.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4409 requires employers in Michigan to create and maintain a written job description for every position, directly affecting employers, job applicants, and current employees. These descriptions must detail essential duties, required skills, working conditions, schedule, and salary information. Employers must provide the applicable job description to applicants during recruitment, hiring, or promotion, and to any employee upon request. Current employees must also be given an opportunity to review and initial any revised job description before it is applied to them. Violations can lead to escalating civil fines for employers and allow aggrieved individuals to sue for actual damages or $10,000, plus attorney fees.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 75 is a resolution from the Michigan House of Representatives. It urges the United States House of Representatives to introduce and adopt articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump. The resolution cites actions related to the due process rights of foreign nationals, immigration policies, and student visa revocations as examples of repeatedly undermining the U.S. Constitution. It requests that copies be transmitted to the Speaker of the U.S. House and the Michigan congressional delegation, and asks for a personal response from the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 71 declares April 28, 2025, as Workers Memorial Day in the state of Michigan. This resolution honors Michigan workers who have been injured, disabled, or died due to workplace accidents.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4357 amends Michigan's election law concerning township officers. The bill modifies the official start date for the terms of office for these elected officials. Specifically, for township officers elected after December 31, 2024, their terms will commence at 12 noon on December 1 following their election, rather than the current November 20 start date. This change affects township officers and the administrative timing of their transition into office.

Maddy summaryHB 4360 modifies the start dates for terms of office for elected officials in Michigan's home rule villages. For village officers elected after December 31, 2024, their terms will begin at 12 noon on December 1 following their election, overriding any conflicting village charter provisions. The bill also specifies that individuals elected to fill a vacancy cannot take the oath of office until the election results have been certified.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4371, known as the "Safe Youth Sports Act," aims to establish safety standards for youth sports programs in Michigan, directly affecting youth athletes, coaches, and organizations that run these programs. It tasks the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University, under the oversight of the Department of Health and Human Services, to approve and promote these safety standards and associated training programs. The bill outlines "basic standards" that mandate annual criminal background checks for adults with significant contact with youth, and requires coaches to complete training in CPR, AED, and concussion protocols. Additionally, it details "advanced standards" that include designating a safety manager and further training for coaches on topics like inclusivity, and establishes grant programs to help organizations, especially those serving low-income families, meet these safety requirements.