Rep. Reggie Miller

Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6295 creates a state grant program to help medical, nursing, and other health professions schools promote primary care careers to middle school and high school students. The Department of Health and Human Services would administer the program by awarding grants to eligible educational institutions that agree to conduct outreach activities targeting these younger student groups. A dedicated fund within the state treasury would support the grants, with money carried over from year to year rather than expiring. The department is also required to publish an annual public report detailing the program's cost-effectiveness, successes, challenges, and recommendations for future changes.

Maddy summaryHB 6289 establishes the Primary Care Access, Improvement, and Transformation Commission within Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services to advise on strategies for expanding access to affordable primary care. The commission will consist of 21 members appointed by the governor from lists provided by various medical, nursing, hospital, and advocacy organizations, representing a broad range of stakeholders including physicians, community health workers, insurers, and patients. Its key duties include recommending ways to increase state spending on primary care by at least 12%, analyzing other states' models and federal innovation programs, and publishing an annual report on workforce trends, payer spending, and the impact of artificial intelligence. The bill also requires the commission to hold regional meetings for public feedback and mandates a review of its continued necessity after eight years, with the act itself expiring ten years after it takes effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Freedom of Information Act to explicitly extend public records disclosure requirements to the state legislature and the governor's office, which were previously excluded from the definition of a "public body." It also updates key definitions within the law to include modern digital technologies, such as cloud storage and quantum computing systems, in the scope of what constitutes a "writing" or public record. The legislation takes effect on January 1 of the first odd-numbered year at least six months after enactment, provided that a companion bill, House Bill No. 6300, is also passed into law.

Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6290 establishes the Office of Primary Care Transformation within the Department of Health and Human Services to improve access to and the quality of primary care services. The office is tasked with providing technical assistance to medical practices, expanding the healthcare workforce, addressing patient social needs, and strengthening partnerships with community organizations. Additionally, the bill creates a dedicated primary care transformation fund in the state treasury to support these initiatives, with funds remaining available across fiscal years rather than lapsing. This legislation only takes effect if a related companion bill is also enacted into law.

Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6252 requires developers or operators of large-scale data centers to submit a thermal impact assessment to the state public service commission at least 120 days before beginning construction, expansion, or significant modifications. The bill defines a large-scale data center as one with an information technology load of 25 megawatts or more, or a total electrical demand of 50 megawatts or more, and mandates that these assessments be prepared by qualified professionals using standard scientific practices. Developers must pay a review fee and provide copies of the assessment to local governments, planning commissions, and zoning boards within 30 days of submission to ensure public notice of potential localized heat impacts. The commission will issue a certificate of completeness once it determines the submission is administratively complete, which expires after 24 months unless extended or updated. Violations of these requirements are subject to civil fines of up to $10,000 per day, and the bill explicitly states that it does not create new land use or permitting authority beyond this certification process.

Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6251 requires developers and operators of large-scale data centers to submit a detailed energy infrastructure and thermal management evaluation to the state public service commission before beginning construction, expansion, or major modifications. A facility is considered large-scale if it has an aggregate critical information technology load of at least 25 megawatts or a total electrical demand of at least 50 megawatts, including phased developments that collectively meet these thresholds. The evaluation must be prepared by a qualified professional and include specific data on anticipated power usage, cooling systems, water consumption, and potential impacts on local infrastructure, with copies required to be filed with affected local governments and electric providers. Developers must pay a review fee and face civil fines of up to $10,000 per day for violations, while the commission is granted authority to issue certificates of completeness that expire after 24 months unless updated or extended.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares September 12, 2026, as Recovery Day in Michigan to honor individuals working toward long-term sobriety and the organizations that support them. It highlights the gap between the number of residents with substance use disorders and those receiving treatment, emphasizing the role of recovery community groups in providing ongoing assistance at a lower cost than clinical care. The measure also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits health care providers in Michigan from charging facility fees for certain services starting January 1, 2027. It directly affects hospitals, urgent care clinics, and other health facilities that currently bill patients for facility fees separate from professional medical fees. The law bans facility fees for telemedicine services, services provided in non-hospital facilities, and outpatient hospital services except in emergency rooms or during observation periods. Providers must clearly identify facility fees on bills and inform patients about the fee amount before services are rendered. Patients who believe they were improperly charged can sue for damages, with court costs and attorney fees awarded to successful plaintiffs.

Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6239 amends the General Law Village Act to establish attendance requirements for village council members, subjecting those who miss more than 50% of regular meetings within a 12-month period to removal for willful neglect of duty. The bill defines regular meetings as those designated before the start of the calendar year or added by existing ordinance, and it excludes absences caused by military service, documented medical conditions, or leave permitted by federal law from counting toward the total. Village clerks are required to send written notice to members who reach a 40% absence threshold and must file removal charges if the member subsequently exceeds the 50% limit. Additionally, the legislation grants village clerks civil liability immunity for actions taken in good faith while administering these attendance rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes attendance requirements for members of village legislative bodies in Michigan by allowing their removal from office for willful neglect of duty if they miss more than 50% of regular meetings within a 12-month period. The legislation defines which absences count toward this total and provides specific exemptions for members who are absent due to military service, documented temporary medical conditions, or leave permitted by federal law. It also allows village boards to excuse absences caused by extraordinary circumstances through a majority vote at a public meeting. Village clerks are required to send written notice to members who reach 40% absence and must submit formal charges if the threshold for removal is exceeded, with any resulting vacancy filled according to the village's charter.