Rep. Steve Frisbie

Maddy summaryHB 4750 requires Michigan's foster care department to use or save existing benefits (such as Medicaid or education funds) for children in foster care when it serves their best interests, directly affecting all children in the state's foster care system. The bill amends Michigan's foster care law to mandate this approach, ensuring benefits are prioritized for the child's well-being rather than other uses. Key provisions include adding a new section (8f) to the existing law, directing the department to make decisions based on each child's specific needs. This policy change clarifies how resources must be managed without specifying new funding or programs.

Maddy summaryHB 4350 amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to allow individuals to feed wild birds and other wildlife under specific conditions. This bill permits such feeding if it occurs within 300 feet of a residence and the total amount of feed does not exceed two gallons. It clarifies that this allowance does not apply to activities like baiting for hunting, normal agricultural practices, or feeding conducted in a way that excludes deer and elk. This aims to create limited exceptions for recreational or preventative feeding of wildlife by residents.

Maddy summaryHB 4187 modifies Michigan's corporate income tax law by adjusting how the tax base is calculated and clarifying revenue distribution. It requires corporations to add back certain taxes and expenses previously deducted for federal purposes (like state taxes or related-party royalties) and eliminates deductions for oil/gas and mineral-related income and expenses. For the 2021-2022 fiscal year, the bill directs $800 million of corporate tax revenue to the Michigan taxpayer rebate fund, while other years’ revenue flows to the general fund. This directly affects corporations operating in Michigan and the state’s budget allocation process.

Maddy summaryHB 4805 increases the percentage of Michigan's Children's Trust Fund available for disbursement to child welfare programs. It changes the disbursement rate from 4.25% (2015-2017) to up to 5% starting in 2018 (if the fund's 12-quarter average reaches $23.5 million), and then to up to 8% beginning in fiscal year 2025. The bill uses a rolling average of the fund's value (including investment gains or losses) to determine annual disbursement amounts. This directly affects state funding for child abuse prevention and related services under the Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Act.

Maddy summaryHB 4808 amends Michigan's Open Meetings Act to allow specific public bodies to hold remote meetings via video or phone under new conditions, expanding beyond emergency situations. It directly affects agricultural commodity groups (like beef or potato commissions), municipal retirement boards, energy joint agencies, and the Children's Trust Michigan state board. Key provisions require two-way communication during remote meetings, 18-hour advance notice with clear participation details, and agenda posting 2 hours before meetings. The bill maintains transparency requirements while permitting remote participation for these designated groups without restricting physical meeting options.

Maddy summaryHB 5249 creates a new "adaptive care license" for ambulance operations currently licensed only for basic life support (BLS). It allows these operations to gradually upgrade to provide limited advanced life support (ALS) or advanced life support (ALS) services, provided they demonstrate staffing and equipment readiness for higher care levels by January 1, 2025. The license requires annual documentation of progress toward this upgrade, including training and equipment plans, and must be renewed annually alongside the operation's regular license. This applies specifically to ambulance services owned or contracted by local governments that previously provided only BLS for emergency response.

Maddy summaryHB 6190 amends the Michigan Credit Reform Act to update and clarify the legal definitions used throughout the state's financial regulations. The bill specifically revises the definitions for key terms such as "borrower," "regulated lender," and "extension of credit" to ensure they align with current laws and cover various types of lending activities. It also ties the effectiveness of this bill to another piece of legislation, HB 6177, meaning it will only take effect if that companion bill is passed. By standardizing these definitions, the bill aims to provide a clearer framework for how financial institutions and mortgage brokers operate under Michigan law.

Maddy summaryHB 6183 amends Michigan's Tobacco Products Tax Act to strengthen regulations on the sale, distribution, and taxation of tobacco products. The bill requires that all tobacco products sold within the state must be purchased from licensed wholesalers or unclassified acquirers, and it mandates that retailers verify the age and identity of customers for online, telephone, or mail-order transactions. Additionally, the legislation updates record-keeping requirements for license verification and imposes new labeling rules, such as stamping packages with "TOBACCO PRODUCTS" and including specific tax information on invoices. These changes directly affect tobacco retailers, wholesalers, and remote sellers by enforcing stricter compliance measures to prevent underage access and ensure proper tax collection.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Home Rule City Act to allow Michigan cities with specific population thresholds to establish administrative hearings bureaus for adjudicating blight violations. These bureaus would handle cases related to zoning, property maintenance, sanitation, and other local ordinances, with hearing officers required to be licensed attorneys who have completed formal training. The legislation sets limits on the bureaus' authority, such as capping civil fines at $10,000 and prohibiting incarceration, while also outlining procedures for issuing violation notices and accepting admissions of responsibility. Additionally, the bill includes protections for landlords participating in city rental inspection programs, ensuring they receive correction notices and a chance to fix issues before facing penalties unless an emergency exists.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state income tax credit for advanced practice registered nurses who serve as preceptors for nursing student clinical rotations in Michigan. Eligible nurses can claim up to $1,500 annually, calculated at $500 for every 250 hours of supervision provided, provided they do not receive separate payment for these duties. To receive the credit, nurses must submit a written statement and documentation verifying their hours to the state tax department. The legislation also requires the state to report annually on the number of claims and total credits issued to assess the program's effectiveness.