Rep. Laurie Pohutsky

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Truth in Renting Act to require landlords to include a specific written notice in rental agreements regarding rent increases. The law mandates that landlords provide tenants with at least 90 days' written warning before any rent hike takes effect. Additionally, the bill updates the required text on rental contracts to ensure tenants are clearly informed of their rights under the act and instructed to seek legal help if needed. These changes directly affect landlords and tenants by standardizing how rent increase notices are communicated and ensuring they are prominently displayed in lease documents.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, would allow tenants in Michigan to get the first chance to buy their rental homes or apartments before the landlord sells them to someone else. It requires landlords to offer the property to tenants at a price and terms that are at least as good as what a third-party buyer would get, or comparable to the property's appraised value if no other offer exists. The law applies to various types of rental units, including apartments and single-family homes, but excludes hotels, motels, and vacation rentals. Tenants can exercise this right individually or by forming an association representing a majority of the tenants in the building.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "Tenants Right to Organize Act" in Michigan, granting residential tenants the legal right to form unions and collectively negotiate with landlords. It allows tenant groups to distribute literature, hold meetings in shared spaces, and organize canvassing efforts by non-tenant organizers, while prohibiting landlords from retaliating against tenants who participate in these activities. The legislation also sets specific penalties for landlords who interfere with organizing rights, including fines of up to $1,000 per violation and the requirement to pay reasonable attorney fees. By defining terms like "tenant union" and outlining permissible activities, the law aims to create a structured framework for collective bargaining within rental properties.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's housing law to require landlords and building owners to provide relocation assistance to tenants living in hazardous or dangerous structures. The measure mandates that if an enforcing agency determines unsafe conditions exist due to a landlord's poor maintenance and orders the property vacated or demolished, the responsible party must pay the tenant three months of current rent. This financial aid must be issued within seven business days of the order and applies regardless of whether the tenant is up to date on rent payments. The provision ensures that this assistance is in addition to any other legal remedies available under existing housing laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month in Michigan to honor victims and support survivors of firearm-related incidents. The measure serves as a symbolic declaration intended to encourage community engagement and awareness regarding the impacts of gun violence. It does not alter any laws or create new regulations but rather establishes an official observance period for public education and remembrance.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new "Make It In Michigan" tax credit program designed to encourage recent college graduates to live and work in the state. To qualify, individuals must be Michigan residents employed by local businesses and must have earned a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution after the law takes effect. The legislation defines specific terms for eligible employees, students, and loans, while also renaming existing tax credits under sections 279a, 279b, 679, and 679a to reflect this new program name. Crucially, the bill will not become effective unless four companion bills regarding the program's funding and administration are also passed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax credit for Michigan residents who earned a degree in the state and subsequently stayed or returned to Michigan for a job. Eligible individuals can claim a credit equal to 50% of their student loan payments for a specific tax year, but the total credit cannot exceed 20% of the average annual tuition at a public Michigan university. To receive the benefit, taxpayers must provide proof of their degree, employment within the state, and student loan payments, and they must apply within 10 years of graduating. If the calculated credit is larger than the taxpayer's total tax liability for that year, the difference will be refunded to them. The legislation will only take effect if four companion bills are also passed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Michigan employers to claim a tax credit equal to 50% of student loan payments they make on behalf of employees who graduated from in-state schools and work for the company. The credit is limited to 20% of the average yearly tuition at a public university in the state for each employee per year. To receive the benefit, employers must submit detailed proof of payments and employee information to the state tax department. The bill also requires that any unused portion of the credit be refunded to the employer rather than carried forward. It is part of a package of related bills that must all pass together to take effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new tax credit for Michigan employers who pay student loans for employees who did not graduate from an in-state high school or earn a degree from an in-state college. To qualify, the employee must have moved to Michigan to work for the employer after obtaining a bachelor's degree or higher from an out-of-state institution, and the employer can claim a credit equal to 25% of the loan payments made, up to a limit of 20% of the average yearly tuition at a public Michigan university. Employers must submit specific documentation to the state department to prove the payments and employee details, and any unused portion of the credit can be refunded to the employer. This measure is part of a larger package of related bills aimed at encouraging companies to hire graduates from outside the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state income tax credit for individuals who moved to Michigan for a job after earning a degree out of state. To qualify, the taxpayer must have relocated for employment with a Michigan-based employer and provide proof of their degree and job. The credit allows them to deduct 25% of their student loan payments for up to 10 years after graduation, but the total amount cannot exceed 20% of the average yearly tuition at a public Michigan university. If the calculated credit is larger than the taxpayer's actual tax bill, the difference is refunded to them. The measure will only take effect if four other related bills are also passed into law.