Rep. Nancy Jenkins-Arno

Maddy summaryHB 4184 increases Michigan's excise tax on aviation fuel from 3.10 cents to 4.00 cents per gallon. It directly affects fuel sellers, airlines, and airport operators by changing how this tax revenue is distributed. The bill modifies Section 203 of the Aeronautics Code to require 35% of the tax revenue to fund the state aeronautics fund and 65% to fund qualified airports. It also retains the 1.5-cent refund for airlines operating interstate flights and the exemption for fuel used in leaded racing fuel production.

Maddy summaryHB 4186 increases Michigan's business income tax rate from 4.95% to 30% for all business activity occurring on or after January 1, 2025. This rate change directly affects businesses operating within Michigan that are subject to the state's business tax, including those previously filing under the corporate income tax act. The bill amends sections 201 and 500 of the Michigan Business Tax Act (2007 PA 36) to implement this rate increase and adjust the tax base calculations for businesses. The change represents a significant policy shift in how Michigan taxes business income, effective in 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4286 requires Michigan public schools to update health education curriculum standards by the 2026-2027 school year. It mandates specific content about human development, including an overview of pregnancy biology, fetal development inside the uterus, a 3-minute high-definition ultrasound video of early fetal organ development, and a computer-generated animation showing fertilization through birth. The bill directly affects Michigan public schools and the state Department of Education, which must revise curriculum standards to include these requirements. This is a concrete policy change to the health education curriculum, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Maddy summaryHB 4266 amends Michigan's Consumer Protection Act to add Section 3p, targeting deceptive practices in third-party ticket sales. It requires sellers offering prizes (e.g., "free tickets") as incentives to purchase tickets to provide clear, written disclosures in bold 10-point font before the sale. These disclosures must include the prize's cash value, full terms, and a statement that a sales presentation is required to claim it. The law directly affects third-party ticket sellers (like resellers) and protects consumers from being misled into attending sales pitches under false promises of free offers. This is a specific policy change to prevent deceptive sales tactics, not a broader ticket pricing rule.

Maddy summaryHB 4237 prohibits Michigan local governments (like cities, counties, and school districts) from awarding or renewing contracts that give contractors access to personal data if the contractor is a "controlled entity" tied to specific foreign countries of concern (China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria). It requires contractors to submit sworn affidavits confirming they are not controlled entities, with violations subject to fines up to twice the contract value or a 5-year contract ban. The bill also restricts local governments from using information technology or services designed, developed, or supplied by companies owned by those foreign countries, aligning with federal security lists. These rules take effect July 1, 2026, for contract renewals and extensions.

Maddy summaryHB 4236 amends Michigan's state contracting rules to limit foreign influence in projects involving personal data. It directly affects state contractors working on facilities (like buildings or infrastructure) where personal identifying information is handled. The bill requires contractors to provide a sworn affidavit confirming they are not "controlled entities" tied to specific foreign governments (including China, Russia, Iran, and others). Starting July 1, 2025, the state cannot renew or extend such contracts without this verification.

Maddy summaryHR 40 is a non-binding resolution urging the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) to update its eligibility rules for female athletes to comply with Executive Order 14201. The resolution states that MHSAA’s current rules, which allow biological males to compete in women’s sports, conflict with the federal executive order prioritizing female-only competition. It argues this noncompliance risks jeopardizing federal funding for Michigan school districts and compromises the safety and fairness of women’s athletic competitions. The resolution was adopted by the Michigan House with 66 yeas, 43 nays, and 1 excused vote on March 12, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4206 modifies Michigan's deer hunting regulations by allowing hunters with a valid base license to obtain two antlerless deer permits annually at no cost, effective March 1, 2014. The bill also establishes a $5 nonrefundable application fee for additional antlerless permits and requires kill tags (with license numbers) to be issued with each permit. It permits residents to purchase a second deer license (without senior discounts) and nonresidents to buy additional licenses for $170, with department-designated hunting zones. This directly affects Michigan hunters holding base licenses, reducing their cost for antlerless permits while maintaining standard licensing fees for regular licenses.

Maddy summaryHB 4209 modifies how initial assessed value is calculated for downtown development authorities under Michigan's Tax Increment Financing Act. It specifically adjusts the calculation method for municipalities with populations under 35,000 that established authorities before 1985 and had plans expire by December 31, 1991, or for municipalities with under 1,000 residents in small counties that had plans expire by December 31, 2022. The change ensures these municipalities can extend expired tax increment financing plans using an initial assessed value calculated as if the original plan had not expired. This affects downtown development authorities in small municipalities that are extending existing tax increment financing plans. The bill makes a technical administrative adjustment to the calculation process without creating new programs or changing funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryHR 37 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Michigan House of Representatives to officially recognize March 2025 as Women’s History Month within the state. It does not create new laws or policies but formally declares the month to honor women’s historical contributions to Michigan and the nation. The resolution encourages community participation in events celebrating women’s achievements in fields like science, politics, and education. It directly affects Michigan residents by promoting statewide awareness and reflection on women’s roles in society, without imposing any legal requirements or funding changes.