Rep. Sarah Lightner

Maddy summaryHB 5292 allows corporations with pre-2012 approved tax credits (for job creation or investment) to claim the remaining unused portion against their corporate income tax liability starting in 2026, spread equally over 10 years. To qualify, businesses must maintain at least 95% of their full-time jobs (35+ hours weekly with payroll taxes withheld) as of September 30, 2025, each tax year. The bill also repeals Michigan’s Business Tax Act (2007 PA 36) for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, ending that separate tax system. This directly affects corporations holding unused credits from older economic development programs.

Maddy summaryHB 5294 repeals specific sections of Michigan law that referenced the "Strategic Outreach and Attraction Reserve Fund" (created under Section 4 of the Michigan Trust Fund Act, 2000 PA 489) and related provisions in the Michigan Strategic Fund Act (1984 PA 270). This bill does not create or modify any funding programs - it only removes outdated legal references to these provisions. The repeal affects how the law formally describes these funds, but has no direct impact on current funding mechanisms or beneficiaries. As a procedural repeal, it simplifies the legal code by eliminating obsolete references.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Section 2 of 2001 Public Act 185 (MCL 4.382), which relates to the jurisdiction of the sergeant at arms in law enforcement. The specific changes to the law are not detailed in the provided context, making it impossible to describe the exact policy modifications or who is directly affected. Without the text of the amendment or its specific provisions, a substantive summary of the bill's mechanisms or concrete changes cannot be provided. The bill has completed its legislative process and been signed into law (assigned PA 35'25), but the context does not specify what the amendment alters.

Maddy summaryHB 4135 authorizes the transfer of a specific 81-acre parcel of former landfill land in Jackson County from the state to local governments. Jackson County has the first right to purchase the property for $1.00, while other local entities may buy it at fair market value or below. The property must be used exclusively for public purposes like parks, schools, or emergency services - prohibiting private commercial use - and any future sale by the local government requires state approval. The bill establishes procedures for the sale, including requiring public use restrictions in deeds and giving the state the right to repurchase if the property is resold.

Maddy summaryHB 5240 prohibits Michigan credit unions from denying, restricting, or canceling financial services to agriculture producers based on their greenhouse gas emissions, fertilizer use, or machinery type. It specifically targets credit unions that have made environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, presuming such restrictions violate the law unless the credit union proves the decision was based solely on ordinary business reasons unrelated to ESG goals. Violations carry a civil fine of up to $10,000 per incident. The bill directly affects domestic credit unions and agriculture producers (defined as farm owners/operators under Michigan law), covering services like loans, deposits, and other financial products.

Maddy summaryHB 4840 clarifies which business-related disputes must be heard in Michigan's specialized business court. It defines "business court" to handle cases involving commercial contracts, mergers, intellectual property, software disputes, business governance, and commercial real estate. The bill explicitly excludes personal injury claims, employment discrimination, family court matters, worker's compensation, and most individual consumer insurance disputes from business court jurisdiction. This change directly affects businesses, courts, and legal professionals by streamlining where certain commercial cases are filed and resolved.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes the importance of early detection and breast cancer prevention, referencing statistics on diagnoses and mortality rates in the state and nation. The resolution does not create new policies, funding, or requirements - it solely serves to highlight awareness efforts during October 2025 for all Michiganders.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares October 15, 2025, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in Michigan. It directly honors families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss - impacting all Michiganders who experience these losses or support affected individuals. The bill aims to raise public awareness about pregnancy and infant loss, encouraging communities and professionals (like healthcare workers and educators) to provide more compassionate support. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, but serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge these experiences.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 189) passed by the Michigan House of Representatives to honor the Detroit Red Wings hockey team on its 100th season. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply recognizes the team's historical significance to Michigan. The resolution cites the Red Wings' founding in 1926, 11 Stanley Cup championships, cultural impact as "Hockeytown," and community work through their foundation. The House formally resolved to commemorate the team and transmitted a copy to the Red Wings organization as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryHB 4709 prohibits the construction of commercial wind turbines for electricity production in the Great Lakes or their connecting waters, and bans operating any such turbines built in violation of this rule. It directly affects commercial wind energy developers planning projects in these waters, preventing new installations. The bill also states that renewable energy credits cannot be issued for electricity generated by prohibited turbines, and allows the attorney general to seek court injunctions to stop violations. This amendment adds a specific environmental protection measure to Michigan's Clean Energy Act.