Rep. Joey Andrews

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new research and development tax credit for Michigan businesses starting in 2025, allowing eligible companies to reduce their corporate income tax based on qualifying R&D expenses. The credit rate varies by company size, offering up to 10% for larger employers with 250 or more employees and up to 15% for smaller businesses with fewer than 250 workers, with separate maximum limits of $2 million and $250,000 respectively. Companies that collaborate with in-state research universities can claim an additional 5% credit on their R&D expenses, capped at $200,000, provided they submit written agreements to the state department. To manage the total cost, the bill sets a statewide spending cap of $100 million per year, which triggers a pro-rating system to distribute credits evenly if total claims exceed this limit.

Maddy summaryHB 4040 bans most noncompete agreements between employers and workers in Michigan, directly affecting employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers. It prohibits employers from entering into, obtaining, enforcing, or even claiming that noncompete agreements apply to workers, except for two specific cases: (1) business owners selling their business, or (2) high-earning workers (over 200% of the federal poverty line for a family of three) with agreements limited to one year. The bill voids illegal agreements and allows workers to sue for damages, including lost wages and legal costs, if employers try to enforce prohibited terms. It specifically preserves agreements protecting trade secrets or restricting solicitation for qualifying high-earning workers.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares January 2025 as National Stalking Awareness Month in Michigan. It does not create new laws or change existing policies; instead, it symbolically recognizes stalking as a serious crime and acknowledges efforts by victim services and law enforcement. The resolution highlights Michigan's legal definition of stalking and relevant statistics (like 18,000 stalking reports in 2022) to underscore the importance of public awareness. It was introduced and adopted by the Michigan House of Representatives on January 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4020 creates a temporary commission to update African-American history curriculum for Michigan K-12 schools. The commission, appointed by the governor and including university representatives, NAACP, and museum staff, must review current standards within 365 days and recommend age-appropriate instruction covering Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Era, and African-American contributions to U.S. development. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, Michigan school districts must provide this instruction, and state assessments will include related questions. The bill mandates curriculum updates to the state board within two years of the commission's recommendations. This directly affects all public K-12 schools in Michigan and their required social studies curriculum.

Maddy summaryHB 4005 repeals the 2012 "Local Financial Stability and Choice Act" (2012 PA 436, MCL 141.1541-141.1575), which was a previous law governing local government financial matters. This bill makes no new policy changes - it solely removes the existing statute from the Michigan Compiled Laws. It directly affects no individuals or entities, as it eliminates a repealed law with no current application. The bill was introduced on January 14, 2025, and referred to the Finance Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 4016 designates May of each year as "Huntington's Disease Awareness Month" in Michigan. This symbolic resolution aims to raise public and medical awareness about Huntington's disease, which affects thousands of Michiganders and has no cure. It does not create new funding, regulations, or policy changes - it simply aligns Michigan with national recognition efforts for this progressive neurological condition. The bill was introduced in January 2025 and referred to committee for further review.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's sales tax law to change how a specific portion of sales tax revenue is distributed to the public safety and violence prevention fund. Starting in October 2023, the state will deposit 1.5% of the collections from the standard 4% sales tax into this new fund on a monthly basis. The legislation also outlines existing rules for distributing other sales tax revenues to schools, transportation projects, aviation, and health initiatives. By specifying these allocation percentages and timelines, the bill ensures that designated funds are collected and transferred to their intended programs without altering the overall tax rate.

Maddy summaryThis law updates the rules for who can serve on Michigan's state and county election canvassing boards. To be eligible, members must be registered voters who have taken an official oath of office and have never been convicted of specific election-related crimes. The bill defines these crimes to include various offenses such as perjury, voter intimidation, and certain felonies. Additionally, county board members cannot hold another elected public office while serving on the board. These changes take effect on April 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state to create a program that offers extra reimbursement to public ground emergency medical transportation providers serving Medicaid recipients. To qualify, providers must be owned or operated by a government entity, such as a city, county, or fire authority, and be enrolled as Medicaid providers. The additional payments are calculated based on federal funding rules and are capped so that total reimbursement does not exceed the actual cost of the services provided. Participation in this supplemental reimbursement program is voluntary for eligible providers.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's sales tax law to exempt the purchase of data center equipment from state sales tax, directly benefiting qualified data centers, colocated businesses, and construction contractors. The exemption applies to equipment used for building or operating these facilities, provided the buyer holds a valid certificate issued by the Michigan Strategic Fund. To maintain this tax break, the state must verify that data centers create a specific number of jobs, requiring the Strategic Fund to report progress to state leaders by 2022 and 2026. Additionally, the bill establishes a process for large-scale "enterprise data centers" to receive certificates based on projected job creation and investment, with tax exemptions lasting up to 2050 or 2065 depending on the facility type.