Rep. Kelly Breen

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 189) passed by the Michigan House of Representatives to honor the Detroit Red Wings hockey team on its 100th season. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply recognizes the team's historical significance to Michigan. The resolution cites the Red Wings' founding in 1926, 11 Stanley Cup championships, cultural impact as "Hockeytown," and community work through their foundation. The House formally resolved to commemorate the team and transmitted a copy to the Red Wings organization as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 9, 2025, as PANDAS Awareness Day in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) to promote public awareness about these conditions. The resolution does not create new laws or provide funding - it joins national and state-level recognition efforts to support affected children and families through education.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 15, 2025, as a day of remembrance for the 1900 Burt Lake Burnout in Michigan. It commemorates the forced displacement and burning of homes of the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians by county authorities acting for a land speculator. The resolution directly honors the Burt Lake Band and acknowledges this historical injustice as part of Michigan's history. As a symbolic gesture, it has no policy or legal effect beyond recognizing the event.

Maddy summaryHR 186 is a ceremonial resolution designating October 16, 2025, as Community Dispute Resolution Day in Michigan. It honors the state’s 16 community dispute resolution centers, including Marquette Alger Resolution Service, and recognizes their 32 years of service under Michigan’s Community Dispute Resolution Act (Public Act 260 of 1988). The resolution acknowledges these centers’ role in providing mediation and conflict resolution services to citizens, schools, and businesses, reducing litigation costs while fostering community solutions. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or alter existing programs.

Maddy summaryHR 185 is a symbolic resolution declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Michigan. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but officially recognizes the month for state-wide awareness efforts. The resolution directly affects Michigan state government by directing official recognition during that period, though it does not change policies or impact individuals. This is a procedural measure introduced and adopted by Representative Stephanie Young on October 21, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4392 creates a funding mechanism to allocate money from the Natural Resources Trust Fund to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). It specifies how these trust fund resources will be used for DNR operations, directly affecting the department's budget management. This procedural bill does not establish new programs but formalizes existing funding transfers. The bill was enacted as PA 21'25 with immediate effect after approval by the Governor.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 181) declares October 2025 as Polish American Heritage Month in Michigan. It recognizes the significant contributions of Michigan's large Polish American community - nearly 8% of the state's population (784,200 people) - to the state's history, culture, and society, encouraging all citizens to honor their heritage during that month. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect specific groups through policy mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis resolution ceremonially recognizes physical therapy professionals in Michigan by designating October 2025 as Physical Therapy Month. It encourages all Michigan residents to learn about physical therapy benefits, express gratitude to practitioners, and explore how the field supports community health. The bill has no binding policy changes or funding provisions - its purpose is purely symbolic recognition of the profession's role in healthcare. It directly affects Michigan residents and physical therapy practitioners by highlighting their contributions during a designated month.

Maddy summaryHB 4524 revises Michigan's Property Recording Act (MCL 565.101 et seq.), updating procedures for recording property deeds and establishing clearer standards for marketable title. It directly affects property buyers, sellers, title companies, and local recording offices by modernizing how land transactions are documented and verified. Key changes include adding Section 5a to clarify recording requirements and amending multiple sections to streamline processes, such as reducing delays in resolving title disputes. The bill aims to make property records more efficient and reliable without altering substantive property rights. It became law on September 30, 2025, with immediate effect.

Maddy summaryHB 5071 provides supplemental state funding for programs addressing violence against women, specifically allocating money to support existing grant programs under Michigan's Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) initiatives. This bill directly affects state agencies and local organizations administering these grants, such as domestic violence shelters and legal aid services. The key mechanism is creating a new appropriation within the state budget for fiscal year 2026 to cover costs not previously funded. It does not change eligibility or program rules but ensures continued funding for these services through a dedicated budget line. The bill is currently under review by the Appropriations Committee after its introduction on September 26, 2025.