Rep. Carrie Rheingans

Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6237 amends the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act to modify how public employers pay for employee medical benefits. The bill retains existing options that cap employer contributions at specific dollar amounts or limit them to 80% of total plan costs, with annual adjustments based on healthcare inflation. Starting in 2027, the legislation introduces new requirements mandating that public employers pay a minimum amount toward these plans, effectively establishing a floor for employer contributions rather than just a ceiling. These changes apply to state and local government employees and elected officials, while existing collective bargaining agreements are generally exempt until they expire or are renegotiated.

Maddy summaryHB 6233 allows specific state law enforcement officers, including corrections staff, conservation officers, and certain state police personnel, to voluntarily transfer from the general state employees' retirement system to the Michigan State Police Retirement System. Eligible employees must submit a written election between August 4, 2027, and October 17, 2027, which becomes effective on January 3, 2028, and is irrevocable once filed. The bill permits these individuals to transfer their personal contributions and vested employer contributions from the general system to purchase service credit in the state police system. This legislation only takes effect if two related bills, HB 6234 and HB 6235, are also enacted into law.

Maddy summaryHB 6234 allows certain law enforcement officers who were first hired after a specific date to purchase service credit for time previously worked under the state employees' retirement system. This provision applies to members covered by sections 4(1)(b), (d), and (f) of the State Police Retirement Act, enabling them to count their prior civilian service toward their law enforcement retirement benefits. To qualify, officers must pay an amount equal to the actuarial value of that service, with payments made through tax-deferred or additional payment methods established by the retirement system. The bill sets a deadline of October 17, 2027, for initiating these purchases and requires completion within four years, while also stipulating that this act overrides any conflicting provisions in collective bargaining agreements.

Maddy summaryHB 6235 expands the definition of who can join Michigan's state police retirement system to include certain law enforcement officers hired after June 7, 2027, as well as those who previously left the state employees' retirement system. The bill allows these new members to purchase credit for prior service under the state employees' retirement system and treats them as if they first became members after June 9, 2012. This change ensures that officers in eligible positions, such as conservation officers and state police motor carrier officers, have access to specific retirement benefits and tier structures similar to those available to earlier hires.

Maddy summaryThis Michigan constitutional amendment would require the legislature to present passed bills to the governor within 14 calendar days of final passage, or by noon on December 31 in an even-numbered year, whichever comes first. It also mandates that proposed constitutional amendments be filed with the secretary of state within the same 14-day window or by the end of the legislative session deadline. The resolution clarifies that the governor has exactly 14 days to consider a bill and specifies that if the governor does not return a vetoed bill within that period, it becomes law automatically. These changes aim to establish strict timelines for legislative actions to prevent bills from lingering without official executive review or public filing.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 342 urges the U.S. House of Representatives to reject Amendment 041 to the BUILD America 250 Act, a provision that would shield rideshare and delivery companies from vicarious liability for injuries or damages caused by their drivers. The resolution argues that this amendment would prevent victims from holding platforms accountable under state law unless the company is found to be grossly negligent or criminally wrongdoers, citing concerns about sexual assault cases on these apps. By blocking this federal preemption, the bill aims to preserve states' authority to regulate liability and ensure companies can be held responsible for harms arising from their operations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares August 23-29, 2026, as Primary Care Week in the state of Michigan. It aims to raise public awareness about the importance of primary care services, which include prevention, wellness, and treatment for common illnesses. The measure highlights how a strong primary care network can help reduce preventable diseases and lower healthcare costs for individuals and families across urban, suburban, and rural areas.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution amends Rules 16 and 19 of the Joint Rules to establish specific deadlines for processing legislation in the state legislature. It requires that enrolled bills be presented to the Governor, or constitutional amendments filed with the Secretary of State, within 14 calendar days of final passage or by December 31 of an even-numbered year, whichever occurs first. Additionally, the resolution mandates that passed bills be transmitted to the other legislative chamber within 30 minutes of a vote unless a motion for reconsideration is pending. These changes also set similar filing deadlines for bills where the Governor's veto has been overridden or where the Governor fails to act within the constitutional timeframe.

Maddy summaryHB 5570 would allow single exit stairways in small multi-family buildings (up to 4 floors above ground or 3 floors with an occupiable roof) under strict safety conditions. It applies to buildings with no more than 4 units per floor and 4,000 square feet per floor. Required safety features include fire alarms, smoke detectors in common areas (like hallways and laundry rooms), and sprinklers meeting NFPA standards. This change would affect housing developers building qualifying new or renovated apartment buildings.

Maddy summaryHB 5571 allows single interior exit stairways in multi-family apartment buildings with 4-6 levels (or 3-5 levels with an occupiable roof), directly affecting developers and builders of such structures. The bill requires buildings to have no more than 4 units per level, limit floor area to 4,000 sq ft per level, and ensure exit access travel is ≤125 feet from any point. Key safety provisions include mandatory smoke detectors in common areas (like hallways and laundry rooms), manual fire alarms, automatic smoke detection systems, and sprinklers meeting NFPA standards. It also mandates that the building’s fire department must be accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International and hold a Class 1-2 public protection rating. The bill is contingent on HB 5570 passing into law.