Rep. Jennifer Wortz

Maddy summaryHB 4398 amends Michigan's Liquor Control Code to lower the signature requirement for counties seeking voter approval on Sunday alcohol sales restrictions. It reduces the needed signatures from 8% to 5% of the total votes cast for Secretary of State in the last general election to initiate a county vote. This applies specifically to petitions about allowing sales between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Sunday or between 7 a.m. Sunday and 2 a.m. Monday. The change affects county voters and local governments by making it easier to challenge existing Sunday sales prohibitions.

Maddy summaryHB 4362 requires law enforcement to share missing senior or vulnerable adult reports with local police, broadcasters, and newspapers, which must then broadcast a public alert with the person's description and relevant details. The state will establish a system using existing wireless emergency networks to send text alerts directly to mobile devices in the affected area. This alert system can only activate after law enforcement completes a report and receives approval from the state police. The bill creates a standardized process to rapidly disseminate information about missing individuals, aiming to improve public awareness and search efficiency.

Maddy summaryHB 4024 requires public K-12 schools to restrict student access to restrooms and changing areas based on biological sex. This policy directly affects all students in these schools, particularly those whose gender identity does not align with their biological sex. The bill establishes new requirements for schools to enforce this policy, mandating that facility access be determined by biological sex rather than gender identity. It passed the legislature with immediate effect on September 9, 2025, and is now in force.

Maddy summaryHB 4017 modifies workplace safety reporting rules by reducing the maximum penalty for failing to report a death if the death occurs on a family farm. It specifically lowers the penalty amount for employers who don't report fatalities involving certain individuals (like family members) working on their own farm. The bill affects employers in Michigan who operate family farms and are subject to workplace safety laws under MCL 408.1035. This change directly alters the penalty structure for reporting requirements related to farm-related workplace deaths.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) declaring September 2025 as "Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Mentoring Month" in Michigan. It recognizes the work of Big Brothers Big Sisters, a nonprofit providing youth mentoring programs, and highlights statistics about the program's benefits for children. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it simply symbolically honors the organization and its volunteers. It was introduced and adopted by the Michigan House of Representatives on September 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 160 is a ceremonial House resolution congratulating Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church and the first American-born pope. It recognizes his historic significance for American Catholics and commends his lifetime of service, humility, and commitment to pastoral care. The resolution does not enact policy or affect any individuals or groups; it is purely symbolic. It was introduced and adopted by the House on September 3, 2025, with no further legislative action required.

Maddy summaryHB 4832 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to establish a new licensure process for anesthesiologist assistants (AAs), directly affecting AAs seeking to practice in the state and the Michigan Board of Medicine. The bill adds new sections defining AA qualifications, supervision requirements, and scope of practice, while updating existing licensing statutes to include AAs as a distinct licensed profession. Key provisions require AAs to complete state-approved education programs and work under physician supervision, with specific standards for training and clinical responsibilities. This bill is procedural in nature, creating the regulatory framework for AA licensure rather than changing patient care standards. It was introduced on August 27, 2025, and referred to the Health Policy Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 4821 requires Michigan municipalities imposing drainage fees that generate over $10 million annually or 5% of their general fund budget to create separate, segregated accounts for those revenues. The bill mandates that these funds cannot be mixed with general funds, must be spent only on direct drainage-related services (like infrastructure maintenance or stormwater management), and requires annual public reports detailing revenue, expenditures, fee proportionality, and account balances. Municipalities must also hold public hearings on these reports and face fines or suspension of fee collection for violations. The law aims to increase transparency and prevent municipalities from misclassifying drainage fees as non-tax revenue to avoid voter approval requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 4819 amends Michigan's election law to clarify that the secretary of state's office becomes vacant if they file for or are nominated for another elected or appointed public office. This directly affects the secretary of state, preventing them from holding that position while pursuing another office. The key provision adds a new reason for vacancy under section 82, requiring the secretary of state (or attorney general if the secretary's office is vacant) to notify the governor of the vacancy within 10 days. The bill makes no changes to existing vacancy reasons like death, resignation, or conviction.

Maddy summaryHB 4803 amends Michigan's concealed carry law to expand exemptions from license requirements for specific military personnel. It waives the need for a concealed pistol license for active-duty members of the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, or Marine Corps while on duty, National Guard members during duty or drills, and Canadian law enforcement officers. The bill also adds exemptions for National Guard military police in "title 32 status" and clarifies existing exemptions for military-related activities. These changes directly affect eligible military personnel, law enforcement, and security personnel who carry concealed weapons during official duties. The bill modifies existing law (MCL 28.432a) without altering the core licensing system for the general public.