Rep. Julie Rogers

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 106 is a resolution from the Michigan House of Representatives. It urges the President of the United States and the U.S. Congress to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The resolution also requests that the AGOA program be expanded to include additional sub-Saharan African countries. The AGOA currently provides eligible sub-Saharan African nations with duty-free access for certain products to the United States market.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 104 declares May 14, 2025, as Rail Day in the state of Michigan. This resolution recognizes the role of freight and passenger rail systems in the state's economy and infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares May 14, 2025, as Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan. It aims to honor the historical contributions and sacrifices of Hmong Americans who served alongside U.S. forces during the Vietnam War, and to educate the public about their role.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 107 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. It formally declares May 15, 2025, as Vietnam Veterans’ Heritage Day in the state of Michigan.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4488 proposes a new refundable working parent tax credit for Michigan taxpayers, effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. The bill would allow a credit of $5,000 for each qualified dependent who is three years of age or less, up to a maximum of three dependents per tax year. To be eligible, a taxpayer must have at least $10,000 in earned income for the tax year. If the credit exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability, the remaining amount would be refunded.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4476 designates May 8th of each year as "Victory in Europe Day" in the state. This designation commemorates the victory of the United States and its allies over Nazi Germany during World War II.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4487 proposes a new state income tax credit for working parents starting in tax year 2025. This "working parent tax credit" would provide $2,500 for each qualified dependent between the ages of 4 and 6. To be eligible, taxpayers must have earned income of at least $10,000, and the credit is limited to a maximum of three dependents per tax year. Any portion of the credit that exceeds a taxpayer's liability would be refunded.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4485 proposes to amend the law concerning county employee retirement benefits. The bill aims to allow retired county employees to be re-employed specifically within a county sheriff's office. Under this proposed change, individuals returning to work in a sheriff's office would be able to do so without forfeiting their existing retirement allowance. The specific details of the amendment are not provided in the truncated bill text.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 101 declares May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution encourages Michigan citizens to participate in efforts to promote motorcycle safety among riders and to raise awareness for other drivers sharing the roadways.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution No. 102 declares May 11-17, 2025, as Police Week in the state of Michigan. This resolution aims to honor law enforcement officers who serve and those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.