Rep. Steve Carra

Maddy summaryHB 5130 exempts the storage, use, or consumption of investment coins and bullion from Michigan's use tax, effective July 7, 1999. It directly affects individuals and businesses buying or selling qualifying precious metals, including collectible coins and bullion (gold, silver, or platinum in bulk form). The bill updates the definition of "bullion" to include gold/silver/platinum leaf, foil, or film with 50%+ metal content (starting January 1, 2026), provided it's used as currency but isn't legal tender. Investment coins are defined as government-issued coins with market value exceeding face value.

Maddy summaryHB 4039 requires Michigan state agencies to eliminate at least two existing regulations for every new rule they propose. This directly affects all state agencies that create or change regulations, mandating they submit a list of rescinded rules alongside new rule requests. The bill establishes a process where the Michigan Office of Regulatory Reinvention must approve these requests before agencies can proceed, ensuring new rules don’t expand regulation without removing older ones. It aims to reduce regulatory burden by making rulemaking more streamlined and transparent.

Maddy summaryHB 4709 prohibits the construction of commercial wind turbines for electricity production in the Great Lakes or their connecting waters, and bans operating any such turbines built in violation of this rule. It directly affects commercial wind energy developers planning projects in these waters, preventing new installations. The bill also states that renewable energy credits cannot be issued for electricity generated by prohibited turbines, and allows the attorney general to seek court injunctions to stop violations. This amendment adds a specific environmental protection measure to Michigan's Clean Energy Act.

Maddy summaryHB 5096 prohibits Michigan state departments and agencies from creating or enforcing rules that apply different conditions, restrictions, or standards to vapor products (like e-cigarettes) compared to other products sold in the state. The bill directly affects state agencies, such as health or consumer protection departments, by preventing them from making separate regulations for vapor products. It requires that any rules governing vapor products must align with those applied to all other consumer products. This is a regulatory parity measure, not a ban on vapor products or their sale. The bill amends the Youth Tobacco Act to add this restriction as Section 1a.

Maddy summaryHB 5083 eliminates the state tax on wine sales in Michigan. The bill removes the existing tax rates (13.5 cents per liter for wine under 16% alcohol, 20 cents for higher-alcohol wine) from the Liquor Control Code, which currently applies to wine manufacturers and wholesalers. This change directly affects wine producers, distributors, and retailers by removing their obligation to pay this specific tax. The bill does not alter other provisions related to sacramental wine, mixed spirit drinks, or tax collection procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 5086 would repeal Michigan's 1993 Tobacco Products Tax Act (MCL 205.421-205.436), which established the state's tax structure for tobacco products. This procedural bill removes the existing tax law without creating new provisions or directly affecting specific groups. It does not change current tax rates or requirements, as it simply eliminates the repealed statute. The bill is currently in committee referral after its introduction on September 26, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 5085 eliminates an excise tax on marijuana sales by amending sections 3 and 13 (MCL 333.27953 and 333.27963) of Michigan's 2018 Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. This change directly affects licensed marijuana businesses and consumers by removing a specific tax previously applied to marijuana products. The bill modifies the statutory definitions and tax provisions within the existing regulatory framework without altering other aspects of marijuana licensing or sales rules. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced and referred to committee on September 26, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 5084 proposes to eliminate Michigan's $6.30 per barrel tax on beer. This bill would remove the existing tax requirement for brewers, brewpubs, and wholesalers under the Liquor Control Code. The change would directly affect beer manufacturers and distributors who currently pay this tax on beer sold in Michigan. The bill focuses solely on removing the tax rate and related collection mechanisms, without adding new provisions or exemptions.

Maddy summaryHB 4160 prevents Michigan state agencies from creating rules stricter than federal standards, unless they prove a "clear and convincing need" for stricter rules. It directly affects all state agencies that create regulations, requiring them to justify any rule exceeding federal benchmarks. The bill mandates that agencies must either cite specific state law authorizing stricter rules or provide detailed justification for exceptional circumstances. This applies whether federal rules exist or not, though it excludes special education rules from this restriction. The law aims to align state regulations with federal standards unless compelling state-specific reasons exist.

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.