Rep. Kathy Schmaltz

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to Michigan's budget rules (Article IX, Section 28), directly affecting how the state sets annual spending limits. It replaces current spending caps with a new formula tying budget growth to inflation, population changes, and voter-approved revenue increases. Any state revenue exceeding this calculated limit must be refunded to taxpayers via law. The amendment modifies how the legislature calculates yearly spending authority, requiring excess funds to flow back to citizens rather than remaining in the state budget.

Maddy summaryHB 4267 designates a specific segment of M-6 in Kent County (from Kalamazoo Avenue east to 60th Street) as the "Keagan Spencer Memorial Highway" under Michigan's Memorial Highway Act. This bill is purely a naming designation with no policy changes or direct impact on legislation, regulations, or affected populations. It amends the existing highway act to formally recognize this roadway section in honor of Keagan Spencer. The bill passed unanimously in the Michigan House on May 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4203 amends Michigan's Vehicle Code to revise exemptions for tow trucks, wreckers, and road service vehicles from seasonal weight restrictions on state highways. The bill allows these vehicles to operate during restricted periods (typically winter months) when responding to emergencies or providing essential roadside assistance. This change directly affects towing and road service companies by permitting them to operate under weight limits they previously could not during certain seasons. The amendment applies specifically to vehicles performing emergency response or required road service functions.

Maddy summaryHB 4145 designates a specific 1-mile segment of US-127 in Jackson County (between mile markers 39 and 40) as the "2nd Lt. Roosevelt Stiger Memorial Highway." This procedural bill amends Michigan's Memorial Highway Act to add this designation, honoring 2nd Lieutenant Roosevelt Stiger, a military veteran. The highway segment itself is the direct subject of the naming change, with no new policies or funding mechanisms involved. The bill passed unanimously in the Michigan House on May 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4223 requires all public and nonpublic schools in Michigan to develop and implement a school safety and security training plan starting with the 2026-2027 school year. The bill mandates that school resource officers, safety personnel, crisis response team members, and all school staff complete this training. The specific training content is defined in existing Section 1308f of the Revised School Code. This policy directly affects every school employee in Michigan's public and private schools, requiring them to undergo standardized safety training before the 2026-2027 school year.

Maddy summaryHB 4038 amends Michigan's Insurance Provider Assessment Act to redirect funds collected from insurance companies. It specifies that money must be used for: (1) paying Medicaid managed care organizations up to $14 million annually for capitation rates; (2) offsetting lost revenue from health insurance claims assessments ($315 million for 2018-19, $240 million for 2019-20); and (3) funding a health data utility with $6 million in 2026, increasing to $8 million annually starting in 2028 (adjusted for inflation via the Consumer Price Index). The bill ensures these funds remain in a dedicated account and do not lapse to the general fund. This directly affects Medicaid providers, the state treasury, and the health data utility managing public health information.

Maddy summaryHB 4037 establishes requirements for health data utilities in Michigan, defining them as systems that securely combine and share health data for treatment, care coordination, and public health purposes. It requires the Health Information Technology Commission to develop a strategic plan addressing data standards, privacy, security, cost reduction, and patient access by 2026. The bill mandates a request for proposal process to select a Michigan-based health information exchange to operate this utility by March 2026, directly affecting hospitals, providers, payers, and patients who interact with the state's health data systems. Key provisions include protecting patient privacy, reducing medical errors, and ensuring interoperability between health care entities.

Maddy summaryHB 4225 requires public schools serving grades 6-12 to include a 24/7 suicide prevention hotline number and contact information for Michigan's OK2SAY program (a confidential student safety reporting system) on student identification cards starting July 1, 2026. Nonpublic schools serving the same grades are encouraged to do the same. The bill amends Michigan's "Save our Students Act" to mandate this inclusion, ensuring students have immediate access to mental health resources and safety reporting tools. It applies to all public school districts, public school academies, and intermediate school districts, with liability protections for schools that comply.

Maddy summaryHB 4258 creates a statewide 24/7 hotline for the Michigan State Police to receive public reports about threats of self-harm, sexual abuse, assault, or violence targeting school students, staff, or schools. It requires the State Police to notify affected schools and local law enforcement within 24 hours of receiving such reports. The bill also mandates that existing school violence hotlines be disconnected within six months of the new hotline's launch and includes requirements for mental health resource referrals and staff training. This law directly affects schools, law enforcement, and students by establishing a standardized system for reporting and responding to school safety threats.

Maddy summaryHB 4226 requires Michigan K-12 schools to conduct specific safety drills annually, including a minimum of 7 fire drills (with 3 by December 1), 2 tornado safety drills (one in March), and 4 secure building drills (with one by December 1 and one after January 1). Schools must document each drill with details like date, type, and attendance, then post this information online within 30 days for at least 3 years. The bill also mandates schools to coordinate drill schedules with local emergency management and allows rescheduling for unavoidable disruptions like severe weather. These requirements apply to all public schools operating grades K-12 and aim to standardize safety preparedness.