Rep. Peter Herzberg

Maddy summaryHB 5223 prohibits retail box stores (over 20,000 sq ft) and membership warehouse clubs from using "dynamic pricing" on digital price tags. This means stores cannot change prices based on time of day, weather, customer location, or purchase history. The bill requires uniform pricing for all customers, mandates clear display of membership requirements and discounted prices if applicable, and requires stores to keep price change records for 12 months. It directly affects large retail chains using digital pricing systems in Michigan.

Maddy summaryHB 5222 prohibits Michigan retail grocery stores from using dynamic pricing for food, which means they cannot change prices based on time of day, weather, or customer data like location or purchase history. The bill allows price adjustments only for spoilage, restocking, or time-limited promotions if made by employees, applied uniformly, and clearly posted. Grocery stores must keep detailed price change records for 12 months and make them available to authorities upon request. Violations would be enforced under Michigan's Consumer Protection Act, directly affecting all grocery retailers operating in the state.

Maddy summaryHB 5224 amends Michigan's Consumer Protection Act (MCL 445.903(z)) to explicitly prohibit grocery retailers from using dynamic pricing that charges consumers prices grossly exceeding those of similar goods or services. This makes such pricing practices a violation under existing law, directly affecting grocery stores and shoppers. The bill applies the current standard against "grossly excessive" pricing to dynamic pricing scenarios without creating new pricing rules. It does not alter the existing definition but clarifies that dynamic pricing must comply with the existing prohibition.

Maddy summaryHB 5193 is a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill that allocates state funds to various Michigan departments, agencies, and the judicial and legislative branches. It specifically includes funding for the state's food assistance program benefits, ensuring continued support for eligible residents. The bill creates a comprehensive funding plan covering multiple state operations for the 2025-2026 budget cycle. This procedural bill does not change program rules but provides the necessary financial resources for existing state services.

Maddy summaryHB 5194 is a supplemental appropriations bill for Michigan's fiscal year 2026, providing additional state funding to various departments and agencies. It specifically allocates funds for food pantries, ensuring state resources support organizations distributing food assistance. The bill creates a new budget allocation to supplement existing funds, with conditions on how the money can be spent. This directly affects state agencies managing food assistance programs and community food pantries serving residents in need.

Maddy summaryHB 5195 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funds for food banks in Michigan for the 2026 fiscal year. It directly affects food banks by providing them with state funding to support their operations. The bill creates a formal funding mechanism through the state budget process, ensuring these funds are available for food bank services.

Maddy summaryHB 4693 modifies the licensing fee structure for cosmetologists in Michigan by amending sections 9 and 25 of the State License Fee Act (MCL 338.2209 and 338.2225). The bill directly affects cosmetologists, estheticians, and other licensed beauty professionals who pay state licensing fees to practice in Michigan. It changes the specific fee amounts or calculation methods outlined in the existing law, though the exact fee adjustments are not detailed in the provided text. This is a procedural change to administrative licensing requirements, not a substantive policy shift.

Maddy summaryHB 5142 modifies Michigan's licensing requirements for interior designers by amending sections of the Occupational Code (MCL 339.303a and 339.601) and adding a new Article 20A. The bill directly affects interior designers seeking or holding a license in Michigan, changing how they meet qualification standards. Key provisions include updating educational and experience requirements for licensure under the amended sections. This is a procedural bill focused on regulatory updates to the licensing process, not new financial or operational mandates.

Maddy summaryHB 5144 amends Michigan's building permit process to allow qualified interior designers to submit applications for residential construction projects. Specifically, it adds interior designers (licensed under Michigan's occupational code) to the list of professionals permitted to file building permit applications, alongside architects and engineers. The bill requires these interior designers to include their license number and expiration date on all residential permit applications. This change directly affects interior designers working on residential buildings, streamlining their ability to initiate construction projects without requiring an architect or engineer's involvement. The amendment updates Section 10 of the 1972 Construction Code Act to reflect this expanded eligibility.

Maddy summaryHB 5143 would establish new fee requirements for interior design license applicants and holders in Michigan. It sets a $175 application processing fee and a $125 annual license fee under the State License Fee Act (MCL 338.2201-338.2277). The bill directly affects individuals seeking or maintaining an interior design license in the state, as defined under Michigan's occupational code. This amendment requires the fees to be paid to the licensing authority for each license cycle. The bill is currently pending in the Regulatory Reform Committee after its introduction on October 28, 2025.