Rep. Rachelle Smit

Maddy summaryHB 4019 requires Michigan's Department of Treasury to mail individual income tax filers a single-page annual report starting in 2025. The report will show how tax revenue is collected (from wages, quarterly payments, business taxes, and annual payments) and distributed to specific state funds like the general fund, school aid, transportation, and campaign funds. It directly affects all Michigan residents who file individual income tax returns. The bill mandates this transparency without changing tax rates or filing requirements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a 15-member Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses, appointed by the House Speaker (9 Republicans, 6 Democrats). The committee's sole purpose is to study and recommend legislation regarding Michigan's minimum wage (including for service workers) and earned sick time policies. It does not change current laws but will review potential future bills on these topics. The resolution was introduced and adopted on January 9, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of Interstate 94 in Wayne County as the "Corporal Mohamed Said Memorial Highway." The designated section runs between Oakwood Boulevard and Outer Drive W. By adding this new section to the Michigan Memorial Highway Act, the legislation officially names the road in honor of Corporal Mohamed Said.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan election laws to clarify the rules for withdrawing as a candidate and selecting replacements when a candidate for county office dies. It requires candidates to submit a written withdrawal notice by a specific deadline after filing their nomination. Additionally, it establishes that if a nominated candidate for certain county positions dies, the political party's executive committee must select a replacement who meets specific residency requirements. The bill also tightens restrictions on withdrawal by adding conditions such as moving out of the county or becoming physically unfit, ensuring that vacancies are filled only through the defined replacement process.

Maddy summaryHB 5941 amends Michigan's income tax law to clarify how certain gratuities received by tipped employees are treated for tax purposes. The bill specifically addresses the exclusion of these tips from taxable income, ensuring that workers in the service industry are not taxed on amounts that are already exempt under federal rules. By updating the state tax code, the legislation aligns Michigan's treatment of tipped income with existing federal standards. This change directly affects employees who rely on tips as part of their compensation and the employers who report such earnings.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or offering for sale of cultivated meat within Michigan. Cultivated meat is defined as meat produced from animal cells grown in a laboratory outside of the living animal. The legislation amends existing food safety laws to add this specific ban while maintaining current labeling requirements for other meat products. If a person violates this prohibition, they could face misdemeanor charges, fines, or imprisonment.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes creating a new fundraising license plate in Michigan specifically for the Michigan 4-H organization. Under the plan, the Secretary of State would work with 4-H to design the plates, and any money raised from their sale would be transferred to the Michigan 4-H Foundation. The legislation includes a condition that it will only take effect if a related bill, HB 5056, is also passed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to explicitly state in Michigan election law that individuals who are not U.S. citizens are ineligible to register to vote or participate in any election within the state. The key provision adds a new section to the existing election code to clarify that non-citizens cannot vote in federal, state, or local races. By codifying this restriction, the bill aims to reinforce current legal standards regarding voter eligibility without changing the underlying requirement of citizenship.

Maddy summaryHB 5862 amends Michigan's General Sales Tax Act to clarify how certain fees and discounts are treated when calculating taxable sales prices. The bill explicitly defines a "credit card surcharge" as a fee imposed for using a credit card and states that such surcharges are excluded from the sales price, meaning they would not be subject to sales tax. Additionally, the legislation reinforces existing rules that allow sellers to exclude separately stated items like tips, delivery charges, and trade-in credits from the taxable amount. This change directly affects retailers and consumers by providing clearer guidance on which specific transaction costs are taxable and which are exempt under state law.

Maddy summaryThis bill ratifies a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would change how members of the House of Representatives are apportioned among the states. The amendment sets a maximum limit of 50,000 people per representative, ensuring that each district does not exceed this population size. By approving this change, Michigan would be formally accepting the new rules for congressional district sizes, which would likely result in a larger total number of representatives in the House. The resolution directs copies of the bill to the President and other federal officials to complete the ratification process.