Rep. Tullio Liberati

Maddy summaryHB 4679 updates Michigan's Weights and Measures Act to align with current national standards. It revises references to incorporate the 2023 editions of NIST Handbook 130 (for packaging, labeling, and sales methods) and NIST Handbook 44 (for weight/measure device specifications). The bill specifically exempts cottage food operations from including their address on labels if they follow food law rules and are registered with MSU. It also clarifies that motor vehicle repair facilities are not subject to weight-measure oversight for oil sales unless referred by the Secretary of State. These changes primarily affect businesses selling goods by weight, measure, or count, including retailers, food producers, and repair facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's sports betting law to require the state gaming board to collect fingerprints and criminal history records from individuals applying for or holding licenses related to sports betting operations. It expands the scope of background checks to include not only applicants but also current licensees, board employees, contractors, and specific management roles such as sports traders and heads of key departments like fraud, technology, and finance. The legislation mandates that these fingerprints be submitted to state and federal authorities for automated checks against new criminal arrests, with results shared with the gaming board while prohibiting the sharing of these records with private entities.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Internet Gaming Act to require the state gaming board to collect fingerprints and conduct criminal history checks on individuals applying for or holding licenses related to internet gaming. The law mandates that applicants and licensees consent to these background investigations, which include searches by the Department of State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Specifically, the requirement applies to game dealers, technology staff, supervisors, and high-level executives of gaming suppliers and their parent companies. The bill also establishes that the state police must retain these fingerprints in automated systems to automatically alert the board if any matches are found for new criminal arrests.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Michigan Gaming Control Board to obtain criminal history records and fingerprints for a wide range of individuals involved in the state's gaming industry. The law mandates that applicants for casino, supplier, and occupational licenses, as well as current and prospective employees and contractors, must submit fingerprints for checks with the Department of State Police and the FBI. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of State Police to retain these fingerprints in an automated system to automatically alert the board if new criminal arrests match existing records. The legislation also clarifies that the board cannot share these criminal history results with private entities and allows the state police to charge a fee for conducting these checks.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes the creation of a select committee to investigate the Interlochen Center for the Arts and its connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The committee would be tasked with examining the relationship between the arts center and the individual, potentially leading to further inquiries or recommendations. The measure is currently under consideration by the Michigan House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Maddy summaryHB 5229 amends Michigan's real estate licensing law to allow sellers or lessors to waive specific brokerage services through a "limited service agreement." It directly affects real estate brokers and their clients (sellers/lessors) by permitting them to opt out of certain duties listed in the current law, such as marketing property (subsection 3a), handling offers (3b), and negotiation assistance (3c). The bill maintains core obligations like loyalty, confidentiality, and timely accounting but adds a formal waiver mechanism for select services. This change aims to provide flexibility for clients who want simplified brokerage arrangements while prohibiting brokers from misleading the public by advertising "for sale by owner" when represented. The bill is currently pending in committee and has not been enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 5227 amends Michigan's real estate broker regulations to strengthen rules about handling client funds and prevent conflicts of interest. It requires real estate brokers to deposit client money into separate trust accounts within 2 banking days (instead of their business accounts), mandates detailed record-keeping, and prohibits mixing client funds with broker money. The bill also bars brokers from sharing commissions with unlicensed individuals (except for commercially prepared name lists) and mandates written agency disclosures before negotiating offers for buyers. These changes directly affect licensed real estate brokers and salespersons conducting transactions in Michigan.

Maddy summaryHB 5228 amends Michigan's real estate licensing law (MCL 339.2517) to modify disclosure requirements about real estate agency relationships. It directly affects real estate agents and their clients by changing how agents must explain their role and representation in transactions. The bill specifically revises Section 2517 of the Occupational Code to update the language or process for disclosing agency relationships. This is a procedural policy change focused on transparency in real estate transactions, not on new financial or operational requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 5251 requires Michigan's medical assistance program (Medicaid for low-income residents) to cover prescribed pediatric extended care for children. This specifically affects low-income children in Michigan who need specialized, long-term medical care beyond standard hospital stays. The bill amends state law to mandate this coverage under existing rules for pediatric extended care (Part 219A of the Public Health Code). The coverage would apply to children receiving medically necessary care as prescribed by a doctor. The bill is contingent on the passage of companion legislation (HB 5252).