Rep. Jason Hoskins

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the composition of Michigan's Board of Psychology to include more licensed professionals by replacing public members with psychologists who hold limited licenses. It establishes a new limited license category for individuals with a master's degree in psychology, allowing them to practice under specific supervision and advertising restrictions. To qualify for this limited license, applicants must have a master's degree from an accredited program and complete one year of supervised postgraduate experience in a healthcare setting. The legislation also updates the board's membership requirements to ensure that at least five of its voting members hold a doctoral degree in psychology.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the duties of the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission to include providing legal representation for youth in juvenile court cases, in addition to its existing role for adults. By amending the state's indigent defense act, the legislation ensures that young people facing delinquency charges receive effective legal counsel starting from their initial court appearance. The commission will be responsible for setting minimum standards for how local courts deliver these services to both adults and youth, while also managing funding adjustments based on economic indicators. Ultimately, the bill aims to standardize the quality of legal defense available to financially unable defendants across the state's juvenile justice system.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Rare Disease Advisory Council within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to advise the state on research, diagnosis, and treatment for rare diseases. The council will be composed of a diverse group of members, including medical professionals, patient advocates, industry representatives, and individuals with rare diseases, who will serve four-year terms. Once established, the council is authorized to hold public hearings, consult with experts, and apply for grants to develop recommendations for improving care and support for those affected by conditions that impact fewer than 200,000 people in the United States.

Maddy summaryHB 5735 modifies Michigan's high school graduation requirements by updating the specific credits students must earn to receive a diploma. The bill mandates that graduates complete four math credits, three social science credits, and one credit in health, physical education, or arts, while also requiring two credits in a language other than English or equivalent coursework. Additionally, it introduces a new requirement for students entering eighth grade in 2023 to complete a half-credit personal finance course that can count toward math, arts, or language requirements. These changes apply to all public school districts and public school academies in the state, ensuring a standardized curriculum for graduation.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Energy Pricing Protection Act, prohibits businesses in Michigan from charging excessively high prices for gasoline, propane, and home heating oil during market disruptions such as natural disasters or supply shortages. A price increase is considered excessive if it rises by more than 15% without proof that the hike is due to higher costs or a prior discount. The law applies specifically to private sellers and excludes utilities regulated by state or federal commissions. To enforce these rules, the attorney general or local prosecutors can issue written demands for documents and testimony, with penalties available for non-compliance.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that law enforcement disciplinary personnel records be made available to the public upon request under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act. It achieves this by explicitly removing an exemption that previously allowed agencies to withhold these records as an unwarranted invasion of privacy. Consequently, the legislation ensures that information regarding officer discipline is treated as a public record subject to disclosure, while maintaining other standard protections for sensitive investigative data and personal privacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Hotel and Lodging Pricing Protection Act, prohibits hotels, bed and breakfasts, and campgrounds from raising their room rates by more than 15% during a declared state of emergency unless they can prove the increase is due to higher costs or pre-existing discounts. It directly affects lodging businesses operating in areas impacted by disasters such as natural hazards, fires, or public health crises by banning them from charging excessively high prices compared to rates offered immediately before the emergency. The legislation also establishes enforcement mechanisms that allow state and local prosecutors to issue written demands for documents and testimony to investigate violations, with penalties and legal actions available if businesses fail to comply.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Commodities and Emergency Services and Supplies Pricing Protection Act, prohibits businesses from raising prices by more than 15% on essential items like food, building materials, and medical supplies during a declared state of emergency. The law defines these essential items broadly to include goods such as water, batteries, lumber, and medications, while allowing price increases only if sellers can prove higher costs for bringing the items to market. To enforce these rules, the bill grants state and local prosecutors the authority to issue written demands requiring individuals to appear and provide documents or testimony related to potential violations. Businesses that fail to comply with these demands or are found to have engaged in excessive pricing face legal penalties and enforcement actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Michigan employers from asking job applicants about their past wages, fringe benefits, credit scores, or credit history. It also bans employers from requiring employees to sign waivers that prevent them from sharing their salary information or from punishing workers who disclose their pay. By removing these restrictions, the legislation aims to prevent discrimination based on compensation history and financial records during the hiring process. The changes directly affect both current and prospective employees by limiting the types of questions employers can ask regarding financial details.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires employers in Michigan with 50 or more employees at a single location to post a notice informing workers about laws against wage discrimination based on various protected characteristics. The notice must explain that federal law prohibits unequal pay due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, or disability, while state law extends these protections to include sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, and marital status. It also directs employees to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights for assistance and provides contact information for anonymous reporting of violations. Employers who fail to display this approved notice may face a civil fine of up to $100.