Rep. Jim DeSana

Maddy summaryHB 4066 requires Michigan public schools to designate interscholastic athletic teams as "female," "male," or "coeducational" based on biological sex. It prohibits male students from participating in teams designated exclusively for females and protects schools from complaints or penalties for maintaining such single-sex teams. The law allows students or schools harmed by violations to seek legal remedies, including damages. It defines "sex" as biological sex listed on an individual's original birth certificate issued at or near birth. This bill directly affects public school districts, students, and athletic associations in Michigan.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4514 amends the Michigan antitrust reform act to prohibit employers from requiring noncompete agreements for physicians. Specifically, it states that employers cannot obtain noncompete agreements from physicians. Any noncompete agreements entered into between an employer and a physician before this change takes effect would be voided if they are contrary to this new prohibition. The bill defines "physician" by referencing the public health code.

Maddy summaryHR 112 is a House Resolution that urges the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to officially condemn the use of the expression "8647." The resolution specifically cites a social media post by former FBI Director James Comey on May 15, 2025, which included this code. It asserts that "8647" is commonly used to imply malicious intent, specifically an invitation of violence towards the 47th President, Donald J. Trump. If passed, this resolution would formally convey the House's request to the Director of the FBI, the Governor of Michigan, and James Comey.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4502 revises the qualifications for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in Michigan, directly affecting individuals seeking this professional certification and those licensed in other states. The bill lowers the educational requirement for aspiring CPAs, allowing them to qualify with an associate degree and at least 60 semester hours of college education, rather than a baccalaureate degree and 150 semester hours. It also adjusts the educational criteria for out-of-state CPAs to be recognized as having substantially equivalent qualifications for practicing public accountancy in Michigan, similarly reducing the required college education to an associate degree and 60 semester hours.

Maddy summaryHB 4491 revises the application process for Michigan's critical industry program and other economic development initiatives managed by the Michigan Strategic Fund. It requires businesses seeking state funding to complete a form attesting, under penalty of perjury, that their hiring and promotion practices are based solely on merit, defined by objective criteria like experience and education. False attestations carry a $5,000 civil fine and potential perjury charges. Additionally, the bill outlines specific criteria the fund must consider when awarding investments and mandates detailed terms for agreements with businesses, including job creation targets, performance benchmarks, and clawback provisions for non-compliance.

Maddy summaryHB 4489 modifies the rules for expenditures from the Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve (SOAR) fund. The bill adds new conditions for recipients of these funds, requiring them to use hiring practices and internal promotion schemes based on employee merit. "Merit" is defined as a reasonable expectation, based on objective criteria like experience and education, that an individual can perform job duties. These changes directly affect businesses and entities receiving SOAR fund expenditures by requiring them to adopt these merit-based employment practices.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4490 amends Michigan's Management and Budget Act to prohibit state agencies from awarding contracts to companies that do not use hiring practices based solely on merit. The bill defines "merit" as a reasonable expectation of job performance based on objective criteria such as experience, education, and training. For construction contracts, companies seeking state business must attest under penalty of perjury that they use only merit-based hiring. The state department is then prohibited from awarding these contracts to firms that use other hiring practices or fail to submit the required attestation.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4475 proposes to amend the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's vaccination status or whether they possess an "immunity passport." It would prevent state or local governmental entities, private universities, and community colleges from denying services, goods, educational opportunities, healthcare, or employment for these reasons. Employers would also be prohibited from discriminating against individuals in hiring, termination, or terms of employment due to vaccination status. The bill includes specific exceptions, such as for certain child care organizations, federal contractors, and regulated entities whose funding depends on compliance with federal health regulations. Additionally, it allows vaccination requirements for employees in roles with direct exposure to infectious materials or in public health/medical settings where vaccinations are necessary for their duties.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4474 proposes to amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to prohibit the Secretary of State from issuing Real ID-compliant operator's and chauffeur's licenses. This means that individuals in Michigan would no longer be able to obtain driver's licenses that meet federal Real ID identification standards. The bill directly affects Michigan drivers seeking new or renewed licenses and the Secretary of State's process for issuing these documents.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4473 proposes to amend existing Michigan law regarding official state personal identification cards. The bill specifically prohibits the Secretary of State from issuing state personal identification cards that comply with Title II of the federal Real ID Act of 2005. This means that official state personal identification cards issued in Michigan would not meet federal Real ID standards. This change directly affects Michigan residents who apply for or hold state identification cards.