Rep. Reggie Miller

Maddy summaryHB 5838 proposes to officially designate Diwali, also known as Deepavali or the Festival of Lights, as a state holiday in Michigan. The bill defines the holiday as occurring on the new moon day of the eighth lunar month according to the Indic pūrṇimānta lunisolar calendar. This change would allow state employees to take time off for the observance, which is celebrated by Hindus and Jains.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Death with Dignity Act, would allow adults in Michigan with a terminal illness to request medication to end their lives in a humane and dignified manner. To qualify, a patient must be at least 18 years old, mentally capable, and diagnosed with a disease that is incurable, irreversible, and expected to cause death within six months. The process requires multiple safeguards, including two independent medical confirmations from different doctors, counseling sessions, and a written request witnessed by two individuals who are not related to the patient or involved in their care. If approved, the attending physician would prescribe the medication after ensuring the patient understands all risks and alternatives, while the law also provides immunity from legal or professional penalties for those who follow the act's procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 5828 prohibits health insurers in Michigan from denying or limiting coverage for individuals who intend to end their lives in accordance with the state's Death with Dignity Act. The bill amends existing insurance code sections to ensure that suicide clauses in long-term care and universal life policies do not apply to deaths resulting from this specific medical aid-in-dying process. By adding a new section to the insurance code, the legislation clarifies that ending one's life under the Death with Dignity Act is not considered a suicide for the purposes of insurance exclusions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates April 21, 2026, as Michigan and Taiwan Partnership Appreciation Day within the state of Michigan. It serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the shared democratic values and economic ties between Michigan and Taiwan, while also honoring the contributions of the Taiwanese American community. The measure does not create new laws or alter government operations but instead formally recognizes the existing relationship and mutual benefits between the two regions.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as Community College Month in Michigan to honor the state's thirty-one community and tribal colleges. It aims to raise awareness of the role these institutions play in providing postsecondary education, workforce training, and dual enrollment opportunities for high school students. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic declaration to highlight the colleges' contributions to the state's economy and education system. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Michigan Community College Association.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution designates April 11-17, 2026, as Black Maternal Health Week within the state of Michigan. It encourages residents and community organizations to hold programs and conversations focused on maternal health awareness during that period. The bill does not establish new regulations or funding but serves as a formal declaration to recognize the issue.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 20-24, 2026, as National Work Zone Awareness Week in Michigan to highlight the dangers of driving in construction areas. It is based on statistics showing a high number of work zone crashes and fatalities in the state and nationwide. The resolution urges drivers to slow down, obey posted signs, and stay alert during this specific week to honor those who have died in such accidents.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires candidates running for specific county offices in Michigan to disclose whether they have ever been convicted of a felony. Directly affecting individuals seeking positions such as county executive, county commissioner, or other county offices, the law mandates that they submit a sworn statement to the county clerk alongside their nomination or filing documents. The affidavit must list any felony convictions, though it excludes crimes that have been expunged, set aside, or pardoned. Additionally, if a candidate is convicted of a felony after initially filing their statement, they must update their disclosure within three business days. The definition of a felony conviction includes any judgment entered by a court, even if sentencing has not yet occurred or an appeal is pending.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires elected county officers in Michigan to update their public disclosure forms within three business days if they are convicted of a felony. The law defines a felony conviction as a court judgment regardless of whether sentencing has occurred or if an appeal is pending. The measure does not take effect unless it is passed together with a companion bill that would also require the county clerk to make these updated disclosures available to the public.