Rep. Joey Andrews

Maddy summaryHB 5233, the "Military Leave for First Responders Act," requires fire departments and law enforcement agencies in Michigan to provide at least 26 days of paid leave annually for employees serving in military reserve components. It directly affects fire department and law enforcement agency members who are enlisted in reserve units, covering both active duty deployment and training. The law mandates employers pay these members their regular wage during leave and maintain all contractually required benefits. It also specifies advance notice requirements for leave requests (14 days for 10-20 days off, as soon as possible for longer periods) and includes a provision for paid leave to attend pre-induction military exams.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Michigan to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, an agreement among states to award all their electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the most votes nationwide. The legislation declares that the one-person, one-vote principle requires the candidate with the highest national total to become President and outlines how Michigan's chief election official would count votes and designate the winner once the compact is active. The agreement only takes effect when states participating in it collectively hold a majority of the Electoral College votes, ensuring the current system remains in place until that threshold is met. If the compact becomes active, Michigan's laws regarding elector appointment will follow the compact's rules rather than conflicting state statutes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a formal appeal process and creates a new Cannabis Licensing Appeals Board to handle disputes involving violations of Michigan's marijuana laws. It directs the state regulatory agency to use a graduated disciplinary system that starts with warnings or citations for minor issues and escalates to fines or license suspensions only for serious offenses like public safety risks or repeated violations. The legislation sets specific rules for how penalties are determined, including a two-year lookback period for prior warnings and a maximum fine of $10,000 or daily gross receipts for each violation. Licensees will receive written notices explaining their right to appeal before facing license suspensions, ensuring due process in enforcement actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies how Michigan would appoint presidential electors if the state joins an agreement to choose the President based on the national popular vote rather than the Electoral College. It requires the state Board of State Canvassers to calculate the total national popular vote for each candidate and designate the winner accordingly, while also reporting these results to other participating states. If a tie occurs for the national popular vote, the bill specifies that Michigan would appoint electors based on which candidate received the most votes within Michigan itself. The legislation updates existing election laws to ensure these procedures are followed and includes requirements for issuing official certificates of appointment.

Maddy summaryHB 5153 clarifies the process for homeowners to buy back their property after a foreclosure auction by specifying exactly what costs must be paid to redeem it. The bill requires homeowners to cover mortgage interest, sheriff fees, property taxes, insurance premiums, and association dues (if paid by the buyer) to reclaim their home, with interest applied from the date of payment. It also allows certain county registers of deeds (in larger counties) to calculate the total redemption amount upon request, charging a $50 fee for this service. This directly affects homeowners facing foreclosure who seek to regain ownership before the sale becomes final.

Maddy summaryHB 5152 modifies Michigan's foreclosure process by requiring sellers to provide a specific "notice of rights" when selling a home after a foreclosure notice is filed but before the sale auction. This notice must inform sellers they are waiving three key rights: the right to reclaim the property by paying off the mortgage during the redemption period, the right to remain in the home during that period, and the right to receive any surplus funds if the home sells for more than the mortgage balance. The bill also mandates that if a foreclosure sale is canceled, the canceling party must record this notice with the county register of deeds within 30 days. These changes directly affect homeowners facing foreclosure who sell their property before the auction and buyers purchasing such properties.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changes to how Michigan manages its economic stabilization fund by adjusting the rules for transferring money into and out of the fund based on state revenue growth rates. It requires that if revenue growth exceeds 2 percent, the excess amount must be moved into the stabilization fund, while limiting withdrawals to 25 percent of the fund balance when revenue growth is negative. Additionally, the bill subjects the fund to specific provisions of the motor fuel tax act, ensuring that any transfers are consistent with existing tax laws. The legislation is tied to a companion bill and will not take effect unless both are passed by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Michigan Motor Fuel Tax Act to establish a temporary gas tax holiday that activates if the statewide average price of gasoline reaches $5.00 per gallon before the end of 2026. Under this provision, the tax rate would drop to zero cents per gallon for a three-month period, with the lost revenue automatically transferred from a state stabilization fund to the Michigan Transportation Fund. The legislation also updates the general tax rate structure to include annual adjustments based on inflation or a fixed 5% increase, whichever is lower, while maintaining specific rates for fuel held in storage as of the end of 2025. Additionally, the bill clarifies reporting requirements for fuel suppliers and terminals to ensure accurate tracking of blended products and tax liabilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires anyone applying for a building permit for a data center in Michigan to submit a detailed acoustic engineering report. The report must include measurements of current noise levels, projections of construction and operational noise, and a comparison of these levels against local rules or national standards. An enforcing agency cannot issue the permit until this report is provided and shared with the Michigan Public Service Commission and the local government. The law only takes effect if several other related bills are also passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's zoning enabling act to explicitly include the Data Center Community Benefit Agreement Act as a law that local zoning ordinances must follow. By adding this requirement to the list of existing state laws, the measure ensures that municipalities cannot create zoning rules that conflict with community benefit agreements for data center projects. The legislation also clarifies that local governments cannot regulate oil and gas drilling operations and establishes specific criteria for evaluating mining activities based on factors like safety, traffic, and public interest. Additionally, it protects renewable energy projects approved after January 1, 2021, from having their special land use approvals revoked once substantial construction or financial investment has begun.