Rep. Jason Hoskins

Maddy summaryThis bill allows certain tax-exempt organizations in Michigan to claim a state income tax credit for wages paid to employees from specific targeted groups. To qualify, employers must hire individuals certified by the state unemployment insurance agency as members of these groups and pay them qualified wages during the tax year. The credit is calculated as 50% of the federal work opportunity tax credit the employer would otherwise claim, but it can only be used to reduce taxes withheld from employee paychecks and cannot result in a refund if the credit exceeds those withholdings. Employers must report this credit on their annual state tax return, and the measure takes effect for tax years starting on or after January 1, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Michigan employers to claim a state income tax credit equal to 50% of the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit they receive for hiring employees from specific targeted groups. To qualify, workers must be certified by the Michigan unemployment insurance agency, and the credit applies only to wages paid to these individuals during the tax year. The legislation also clarifies that any portion of the credit exceeding the employer's tax liability will not be refunded, and it outlines how flow-through entities can claim their share of the credit.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Michigan Strategic Fund to provide more detailed annual reports on its economic development activities to state officials and the public. The key provision mandates that these reports include specific data on every project, such as the number of jobs created or retained, the average salaries of those positions, and the total amount of financial assistance given. Additionally, the bill adds new requirements to immediately notify legislative leaders if a recipient of significant funding files for bankruptcy and to include specific financial metrics for recent investment programs. These changes aim to increase transparency by ensuring the public can see exactly how state funds are used and what results they produce.

Maddy summaryThis Michigan House resolution officially designates May 2024 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month to highlight the severity of the disease and the state's role in brain tumor research. The measure is sponsored by a group of representatives and relies on a series of "whereas" clauses to establish the context, noting high diagnosis rates, significant treatment costs, and limited medical advancements over the past three decades. By formally declaring the month, the bill aims to increase public vigilance and support for patients without altering any laws or government programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Michigan Renaissance Zone Act to update the definitions of specific business types and facilities eligible for economic development zones. It clarifies categories such as agricultural processing, forest products processing, and border crossing facilities, while introducing new definitions for businesses involved in multimodal commerce like shipping, distribution, and manufacturing. These changes aim to refine the criteria for establishing renaissance zones, ensuring that the program accurately targets industries related to trade, logistics, and regional economic growth.