Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 92 declares May 2025 as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution formally recognizes Michigan residents who live with asthma and allergies and encourages compassion for those with these conditions.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 94 declares May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution officially recognizes the historical, cultural, and societal contributions of Jewish Americans to Michigan and the United States.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4441 amends Michigan's Youth Employment Standards Act. It expands the types of jobs minors can hold, allowing those 11 and older to work as bridge caddies and 13 and older to set traps for shooting events. The bill strengthens enforcement by granting the Department of Labor Director authority to impose administrative fines up to $5,000 per violation and take legal action, including requiring employers to pay awards to affected minors. Additionally, it prohibits employers from retaliating against employees or minors who exercise their rights under the act. Finally, the bill significantly increases criminal penalties for employers who violate the act, particularly in cases where a minor is killed or suffers great bodily harm while working, introducing mandatory fines and potential imprisonment.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4449, known as the "employee family health privacy act," aims to protect employees in Michigan. It prohibits employers from making employment decisions, such as hiring, firing, or compensation, based on the known or believed health condition or illness of an employee's family member. The bill also prevents employers from inquiring about a family member's health status, with exceptions for verifying sick leave, family and medical leave eligibility, or processing health coverage claims. Additionally, it prohibits retaliation against individuals who act to enforce their rights under this act and allows for civil actions to seek remedies for violations.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4461 requires the Secretary of State to review voter eligibility if an individual, during a transaction, provides a document indicating they are not a U.S. citizen and are currently registered to vote. The Secretary of State must then verify citizenship status using databases like the motor vehicle database or SAVE. If the individual is found to be not a U.S. citizen, they will receive a notice, and their voter registration will be canceled after 60 days unless proof of U.S. citizenship is provided. The bill also mandates the Secretary of State to establish procedures for individuals to appeal such cancellations.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4462 amends Michigan election law to update procedures for maintaining voter registration records. It establishes processes for local clerks to notify electors whose addresses may have changed within or between cities, requiring them to confirm their information or risk voting in a former precinct or having their registration canceled after a period of inactivity. The bill also directs the Secretary of State to notify electors who have moved out of state or have not voted for 20 years, potentially leading to registration cancellation if they do not respond. A key change is reducing the response time for electors to return address confirmation cards to 15 days before an election, and any prior absent voter ballot applications are rescinded upon receiving these notices.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 89 is a resolution introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives. It formally affirms the constitutional right of the people of Michigan to propose and approve amendments to the state's constitution. This right includes amendments that impact federal elections, such as those passed as Proposal 3 of 2018 and Proposal 2 of 2022. The resolution underscores the ability of Michigan citizens to directly participate in amending their state's foundational document.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 90 is a resolution urging the President, the United States Congress, and the National Labor Relations Board to enact policies that would ban employers from permanently replacing striking employees. This aims to strengthen protections for workers who are on strike.
Maddy summaryHB 4288 prohibits Michigan state agencies from hiring for unclassified positions based on factors other than objective merit, such as education or work experience. It directly affects state agencies hiring for roles outside the classified civil service (e.g., certain executive branch positions). The bill requires hiring decisions to rely solely on merit-based criteria and imposes civil fines of up to $10,000 per violation, with the attorney general authorized to collect penalties. This legislation creates new requirements for state hiring practices under Michigan law.
Maddy summaryHB 4423 is an appropriations bill that allocates and adjusts funding for various state departments, agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. A specific provision of this bill provides supplemental funding for the county veteran service fund emergency relief program, directly affecting veterans who utilize these services. The bill outlines the conditions under which these state funds can be expended.
