Rep. Joey Andrews

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Judges Retirement Act to increase employer contributions and employee matching options for judges participating in the Tier 2 retirement plan. Under the new rules, employers must contribute 4% of a judge's salary to their Tier 2 account, while judges can choose to contribute up to 5% of their salary starting in April 2025, with their employer matching that amount dollar-for-dollar. The legislation also allows judges who were previously unable to contribute due to a legal restraining order to make up to 6% of their salary with an equivalent employer contribution for a specific period. Additionally, judges taking office on or after January 1, 2002, are required to contribute 2% of their compensation to the retirement system, which will be used to fund health and sick care benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows foreclosure auctions in Michigan to be conducted online instead of only in person at the courthouse. It requires that notices for these sales be posted on the county's website and other platforms to ensure the public can find them. The law also mandates that online auction platforms be secure, reliable, and accessible to all interested bidders. Additionally, the bill updates the specific information that must appear in foreclosure advertisements to clearly indicate whether a sale will happen online or in person. These changes apply to mortgage foreclosures involving residential and commercial properties across the state.

Maddy summaryHB 6030 allows property owners in Michigan to install temporary erosion control structures on shorelands without needing a state permit, provided the structures are made of specific biodegradable or permeable materials like sandbags or certain synthetic textiles. This exemption applies to projects located on the shores of the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair, as long as the installation follows manufacturer guidelines and does not block public walkways or extend into the water. Owners must still file a written notice with the Department of Natural Resources before beginning construction, detailing their contact information and the materials they plan to use. The bill also clarifies that these temporary measures can remain in place until they are either removed or replaced by a permanent hard wall revetment, which may require a separate permit unless a septic system is nearby.

Maddy summaryHB 6029 amends Michigan's school finance laws to update how much property tax school districts can levy for operating costs. The bill clarifies the maximum tax rate allowed, which is generally capped at 18 mills or the rate set in 1993, whichever is lower, while maintaining specific exemptions for homes, farms, and businesses. It also outlines rules for adjusting these tax rates in future years based on changes in state funding and inflation, ensuring districts do not raise taxes beyond established limits unless authorized. This legislation directly affects local school boards, property owners, and the state's education funding structure by refining the legal framework for school tax levies.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits retailers in Michigan from selling specific weight loss dietary supplements and diet pills to anyone under the age of 18. To enforce this, the law requires physical stores to check identification before a sale and mandates that online orders include age verification through independent government databases and secure shipping methods that prevent minors from receiving the product. The state Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will create and annually update a list of covered products based on their marketing claims regarding weight loss or appetite control. Retailers found violating these rules could face civil fines of up to $1,000 or other legal remedies.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the month of May each year in Michigan as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month. The legislation aims to increase public and medical knowledge about Huntington's disease, a progressive neurological condition that currently has no cure. By officially recognizing this time period, the state hopes to encourage greater understanding of the disease's challenges and support ongoing research efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of highway M-11 in Kent County as the "Korean War Veterans Memorial Drive." The affected roadway stretches from the intersection with 3 Mile Road south to the bridge over the Grand River. By amending state highway naming laws, the legislation officially assigns this commemorative name to the route. The change applies immediately and does not alter any traffic rules or funding provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's crime victim compensation law to explicitly include reimbursement for pet boarding expenses when a victim must relocate immediately following a crime. The legislation allows victims to receive up to $45,000 total for various out-of-pocket losses, with specific sub-limits for categories such as medical care, counseling, relocation, and funeral costs. By adding pet boarding to the list of eligible expenses, the bill ensures that pet owners can access funds to board their animals while they move to a safer location. The amendment applies to claims filed under the state's existing crime victim services program without changing the overall funding structure or eligibility criteria for other types of compensation.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan law to automatically remove certain criminal convictions from public records without requiring individuals to file a formal application. It establishes specific timeframes and eligibility criteria for expunging misdemeanors and felonies, such as requiring seven or ten years to pass since sentencing or release from prison. The law includes strict limitations, such as capping the number of convictions that can be cleared and excluding serious offenses like assaultive crimes, crimes of dishonesty, and those involving minors. Implementation of these automatic expungements is scheduled to begin two years after the bill's effective date, pending necessary funding and technological setup by state agencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires employers in Michigan to display a poster detailing employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act at all work sites and provide a digital copy to staff. The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity will create this poster using materials from the National Labor Relations Board and ensure it is available in English and any other language requested by a labor organization or employer. Employers who fail to comply face civil fines of $5,000 for a first violation and $10,000 for subsequent violations, which are collected by county prosecutors or the attorney general and deposited into the state general fund. The law directly affects businesses with employees and aims to increase awareness of collective bargaining rights through mandatory posting and digital distribution.