Rep. Regina Weiss

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Call Center Jobs Retention Act, which requires large employers in Michigan to notify the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity at least 30 days before moving a call center or a significant portion of its operations to a foreign country. The law specifically applies to companies employing 50 or more people at a call center and mandates reporting if they plan to close local operations while contracting for the same services abroad. Employers who fail to provide this advance notice face civil fines of up to $10,000, and the department must publish a public registry every six months listing the names of these employers, the number of jobs affected, and the new locations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's sales tax law to change how a specific portion of sales tax revenue is distributed to the public safety and violence prevention fund. Starting in October 2023, the state will deposit 1.5% of the collections from the standard 4% sales tax into this new fund on a monthly basis. The legislation also outlines existing rules for distributing other sales tax revenues to schools, transportation projects, aviation, and health initiatives. By specifying these allocation percentages and timelines, the bill ensures that designated funds are collected and transferred to their intended programs without altering the overall tax rate.

Maddy summaryThis law updates the rules for who can serve on Michigan's state and county election canvassing boards. To be eligible, members must be registered voters who have taken an official oath of office and have never been convicted of specific election-related crimes. The bill defines these crimes to include various offenses such as perjury, voter intimidation, and certain felonies. Additionally, county board members cannot hold another elected public office while serving on the board. These changes take effect on April 2, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis law requires Michigan public school academies to make detailed information about their operations and finances publicly available, similar to the requirements for traditional school districts. Specifically, the bill mandates that these academies disclose data such as board member lists, meeting minutes, budgets, teacher salaries, and copies of major contracts and facility leases. Additionally, it sets specific criteria for authorizing bodies to consider when awarding contracts to new urban high school academies, including requirements for financial stability and plans to improve graduation rates. The legislation also outlines strict rules for contracts, including annual independent financial audits and prohibitions on certain family relationships among board members and company officials.

Maddy summaryThis law requires public school academy operators to display specific information on their signage, advertising, and promotional materials. The bill mandates that these materials clearly identify the authorizing body, the board of directors, and the contract term, ensuring transparency for the public. It also updates the rules for how contracts are awarded and renewed, emphasizing improved academic achievement for all student groups as the primary factor for renewal. Additionally, the legislation establishes a process allowing school voters to approve or reject academy contracts if a school district board refuses to issue one. Finally, it sets new requirements for the board of directors, including a mandate that all members must be U.S. citizens.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state to create a program that offers extra reimbursement to public ground emergency medical transportation providers serving Medicaid recipients. To qualify, providers must be owned or operated by a government entity, such as a city, county, or fire authority, and be enrolled as Medicaid providers. The additional payments are calculated based on federal funding rules and are capped so that total reimbursement does not exceed the actual cost of the services provided. Participation in this supplemental reimbursement program is voluntary for eligible providers.

Maddy summaryHB 5078 expands the ability of healthcare providers to prescribe and dispense opioid antagonists, such as naloxone, to a broader group of people beyond just patients at risk of overdose. The law now allows these medications to be given to family members, friends, or other individuals who might assist someone during an overdose emergency, as well as to specific agencies and their employees who act under a doctor's direction. To support this change, the bill grants legal immunity to prescribers and pharmacists from civil lawsuits if a properly stored and dispensed dose causes injury or death. Additionally, it clarifies that when issuing prescriptions to these non-patient recipients, the name of the agency or individual should be listed as the patient on the prescription. This legislation takes effect on April 2, 2025, and is contingent upon the passage of a companion bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the Michigan Energy Assistance Program to ensure low-income households receive financial help with energy bills. It mandates that the state department simplify the application process into a single form and requires assistance to prioritize vulnerable populations. The law also directs providers to offer services that help participants budget for energy costs and connect them with weatherization programs to reduce energy waste. Additionally, the bill updates reporting requirements, shifting the deadline for annual program distribution reports to March 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis law requires public school academies in Michigan to publish salary information for their teachers and support staff on their websites by November 1 each year. The posted data must include average salaries for new and veteran teachers, as well as support staff such as bus drivers and food service workers, with specific definitions for who falls into each category. In addition to this transparency requirement, the bill clarifies the legal powers of these academies, confirming their ability to own property, enter into contracts, and issue bonds to fund their operations. These changes directly affect public school academies and the families who rely on them for education.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's rules for how public employers, such as state agencies and local governments, must fund health insurance for their employees and elected officials. It establishes specific dollar amounts that employers must contribute annually based on whether coverage is for a single person, a couple, or a family, with these amounts set to increase starting in 2025. The law also includes a mechanism for the state treasurer to automatically raise these contribution limits each year based on inflation data or a fixed percentage, whichever is higher. Additionally, the bill clarifies that these funding requirements do not apply to employees who decline the offered health plan or those covered by existing collective bargaining agreements until those contracts are updated.