Rep. Reggie Miller

Maddy summaryHB 4638 amends Michigan's Administrative Procedures Act to exclude environmental cleanup criteria and target detection limits from the definition of "rules" requiring formal rulemaking. This specifically affects the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), as their cleanup standards under the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act will no longer need to follow standard rulemaking procedures. The bill adds these environmental standards to an existing list of exclusions in Section 7 of the Administrative Procedures Act. This change streamlines regulatory processes for EGLE's environmental cleanup work without altering the standards themselves.

Maddy summaryHB 4636 amends Michigan’s environmental cleanup law to require that contaminated site cleanups meet residential land use standards and restore groundwater to safe drinking water standards, where technically feasible. It directly affects property owners, developers, and environmental agencies responsible for cleaning up polluted sites by establishing clear cleanup categories (like residential or nonresidential) and allowing site-specific alternatives only when meeting standard criteria is proven technically infeasible. The bill specifies that cleanups must protect public health, stop contamination spread, and comply with state/federal standards, with exceptions permitted only if documented technical infeasibility exists or if the environmental benefit of stricter cleanup would be outweighed by negative impacts. This update clarifies existing rules under Michigan’s Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (MCL 324.20118 et seq.) without creating new programs.

Maddy summaryHB 4637 would allow individuals exposed to a proven toxic substance to pursue legal claims for medical monitoring costs. It amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (1994 PA 451) by adding Section 20136 to enable these lawsuits, while also modifying existing liability provisions in Sections 20126 and 20140. The bill directly affects people exposed to toxic substances who seek ongoing medical monitoring, though the provided text does not detail specific eligibility criteria or procedural requirements for the new claim. The context lacks the full text of the added Section 20136, so key mechanisms like cost coverage or qualifying substances cannot be described. This is a substantive policy change, not a procedural resolution.

Maddy summaryHB 4640 updates Michigan's environmental cleanup rules by clarifying how background levels of contaminants in soil are determined. It requires property buyers to conduct an "all appropriate inquiry" before purchase to establish baseline contamination levels, preventing unnecessary cleanup costs for naturally occurring pollutants. The bill amends cleanup standards to use scientific data from the Michigan Background Soil Survey, directly affecting property developers, real estate transactions, and environmental agencies managing contaminated sites. This change ensures cleanup efforts focus only on pollution caused by human activity, not natural soil conditions.

Maddy summaryHB 4632 amends Michigan's guardianship and conservatorship laws to strengthen oversight of professional guardians and conservators who manage care for vulnerable adults. It requires these professionals to submit criminal background checks, file a financial bond, and establish regular visitation schedules with their wards within three months of appointment. The bill also mandates transparency about outside compensation and prohibits delegating critical decisions (like medical care) to support staff, while allowing them to provide information under direct supervision. These changes apply to court-appointed professionals managing estates or personal care for individuals under legal protection.

Maddy summaryHB 4626 updates Michigan's community property law (MCL 557.253 and 557.254) by replacing gender-specific terms like "husband and wife" with gender-neutral language such as "spouses." This change modernizes the statute's wording without altering the substance of property rights or rules related to community property. The bill applies to all property governed by the law, including existing holdings and future acquisitions, ensuring consistent language for married couples regardless of gender. It is a technical revision to align the legal text with inclusive standards, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summaryHR 127 is a resolution urging the U.S. Department of Labor to reverse its decision to pause all Job Corps center operations by June 30, 2025, with specific focus on the Detroit center. It directly affects approximately 217 enrolled youth at the Detroit Job Corps Center, who were reportedly told to leave immediately on May 30, 2025, with reports of some facing homelessness. The resolution cites the program’s 60-year history of providing career training, high school completion, and wraparound services (like mental health support) to disadvantaged youth aged 16-24. It emphasizes that the sudden pause disrupts critical services for Detroit youth and communities, as 321 Michigan participants were enrolled at the Detroit center as of 2023. The resolution has no binding effect but formally requests the Department of Labor reverse its operational pause.

Maddy summaryHB 4555, the Water Affordability Act, creates a program to help low-income Michigan households afford water and sewer bills by adjusting rates based on household income. It defines "qualified customers" as those with household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level or recipients of specific public assistance programs like SNAP, Medicaid, or energy assistance. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will administer the program, processing applications within 30 days to determine eligibility and set water bills at a rate not exceeding a specified percentage of household income. The bill also provides additional protections for "protected customers," including seniors, children, and individuals with medical conditions requiring continuous water service.

Maddy summaryHB 4581 would cap credit card interest rates for most lenders at 25% per year, directly affecting Michigan consumers who use credit cards from non-bank lenders. The bill amends existing law to prohibit regulated lenders from charging more than 25% APR on credit card extensions, while allowing banks (depository institutions) to set their own rates under current rules. It also requires interest to be calculated only on the unpaid balance of the credit card, not the full amount owed. This change aims to limit high-cost credit for personal, family, or household use under Michigan's Credit Reform Act. The bill is currently in committee referral after its introduction on June 5, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4550 amends Michigan's bingo and charitable gaming law (MCL 432.105d) to prohibit qualified organizations from offering firearms as prizes in raffles held on school grounds. This directly affects schools, charities, and other groups hosting raffles on public or private K-12 school property. The key provision adds a specific ban: raffles at schools cannot include firearms as prizes, with "firearm" defined under existing law and "school" excluding homeschools. The amendment clarifies that this prohibition applies to all raffles conducted on school grounds, regardless of the raffle's size or prize value.