Rep. Jason Morgan

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4384 proposes to prohibit Michigan state agencies from awarding contracts to entities whose "principals" have made certain political donations or contributions. Specifically, it bans contracts if these principals contributed to candidate committees, party committees, or certain 527 or 501(c)(4) committees within 18 months before the contract is signed, or during and after the contract term. Contractors would be required to attest to this policy. Violations could result in the contract being voided and the entity being barred from state contracts for three years, though donations returned promptly would not count as a violation. This bill includes exceptions for smaller contractors and certain types of agreements like loans or collective bargaining.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4381 prohibits electric and natural gas utilities, along with individuals and entities closely associated with them ("covered persons"), from making donations or contributions to specific political organizations. These prohibited recipients include 501(c)(4) and 527 organizations that are controlled by or employ state officials, candidates, or their affiliates, as well as various candidate and political party committees. The bill requires utilities to attest to their compliance in general rate case applications. Violations can result in civil fines ranging from 5 to 10 times the amount of the unlawful contribution, and potentially additional penalties for utilities, such as the denial of rate increase requests.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4357 amends Michigan's election law concerning township officers. The bill modifies the official start date for the terms of office for these elected officials. Specifically, for township officers elected after December 31, 2024, their terms will commence at 12 noon on December 1 following their election, rather than the current November 20 start date. This change affects township officers and the administrative timing of their transition into office.

Maddy summaryHB 4360 modifies the start dates for terms of office for elected officials in Michigan's home rule villages. For village officers elected after December 31, 2024, their terms will begin at 12 noon on December 1 following their election, overriding any conflicting village charter provisions. The bill also specifies that individuals elected to fill a vacancy cannot take the oath of office until the election results have been certified.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4329, titled the "medical debt act," aims to regulate how medical debt information is handled for Michigan residents. The bill prohibits consumer reporting agencies from including adverse medical debt information in consumer reports, with an exception for large credit transactions exceeding a specified principal amount. It also requires collection agencies to avoid misrepresenting that medical debt will be reported and to include a specific disclosure statement about these reporting limitations in their initial communications. Individuals can bring a civil action to seek remedies for alleged violations of the act.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 60 declares April 2025 as Community College Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution recognizes the contributions of Michigan's thirty-one community and tribal colleges to post-secondary education and workforce development.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution No. 62 declares April 2025 as County Government Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution recognizes the vital role of county governments in delivering public services and urges citizens to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 56 declares April 2025 as Scottish-American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution, introduced by Rep. Mike McFall and adopted by the House of Representatives, aims to recognize and celebrate the cultural heritage and historical contributions of Scottish-Americans in Michigan.

Maddy summaryHB 4289 requires Michigan employers with 2 or more employees to post a clear notice about equal pay laws in a visible workplace location. The notice must state that federal and state laws prohibit wage discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight, or marital status. It also provides contact details for reporting violations to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, including a phone line and website. Employers who fail to post the notice may face a $100 civil fine.

Maddy summaryHB 4296 amends Michigan's wage discrimination law (MCL 750.556) to clarify that employers cannot pay differently based on protected characteristics like sex, race, religion, or marital status for similar work. It specifies that wage differences based on legitimate factors (not protected traits) do not violate the law. The bill maintains the existing fine structure for violations: up to $5,000 for employers with 1-15 staff, $10,000 for 16-50 employees, and $20,000 for larger businesses. This update aligns the penal code with current civil rights protections under the Elliot-Larsen Act. The bill directly affects all Michigan employers who hire workers.