Rep. Jason Woolford

Maddy summaryHB 4483 requires Michigan concealed pistol license holders to have a QR code printed on their license. This QR code links directly to a reciprocity website maintained by the Michigan Attorney General, which shows which states recognize Michigan licenses. The bill amends existing law to add this QR code as a standard feature on all concealed pistol licenses issued under Michigan's licensing system. It affects all current and future concealed carry license holders by providing a quick digital reference for out-of-state reciprocity.

Maddy summaryHB 4481 requires Michigan's Attorney General to create and maintain a website listing states that recognize Michigan concealed pistol licenses and detailing each state's specific rules for out-of-state license holders. This website will help Michigan license holders understand where they can legally carry concealed firearms and what restrictions apply when traveling. The bill directly affects Michigan residents with concealed carry permits who travel to other states. It is a procedural measure focused on providing clear, accessible information to license holders, not changing gun laws or restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) declaring November 23, 2025, as "Christ the King Sunday" in Michigan. It does not create new policies or affect any individuals, organizations, or government programs. The resolution encourages Michiganders to reflect on moral and spiritual values associated with the observance, as noted in the House's adopted text. It follows a longstanding tradition recognized by Christian communities and references historical context from the 1925 papal decree. As a symbolic gesture, it has no binding effect on state actions or residents.

Maddy summaryHB 5231 designates the "Honor and Remember flag" (created by Honor and Remember, Inc.) as Michigan's official state emblem for honoring military members who died in service. This procedural bill directly affects Michigan's official symbols by replacing the current emblem with this specific flag for remembrance purposes. It does not create new programs or alter existing laws, only formally adopting the flag as the state's designated symbol of remembrance. The bill is currently in committee referral after its introduction on November 6, 2025.

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 5241 prohibits Michigan state departments and agencies from entering contracts with businesses that boycott certain entities. Starting October 1, 2017, contracts for state building projects require a representation that the business is not boycotting "strategic partners" (as defined in the law). A new provision, effective January 1, 2026, extends this to ban contracts with businesses boycotting entities in conventional energy, mining, agriculture, timber, or firearms industries. The law directly affects state contractors by requiring written assurances they are not engaging in these boycotts.

Maddy summaryHB 5238 prohibits banks in Michigan from denying, restricting, or canceling financial services to agriculture producers based on their greenhouse gas emissions, fertilizer use, or machinery type. It specifically targets banks with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments - like public statements or participation in green initiatives - by creating a presumption that such actions violate the law. Banks can rebut this presumption with clear evidence that the decision was based solely on ordinary business reasons unrelated to ESG goals. Violations could result in civil fines up to $10,000 per incident, covering services like loans, deposits, and financing. The bill directly affects Michigan farmers operating under the Right to Farm Act and aims to prevent financial discrimination tied to environmental practices.

Maddy summaryHB 5244 amends Michigan's Urban Cooperation Act to prohibit certain economic development agencies from jointly exercising powers with other public entities. Specifically, it blocks the Michigan Strategic Fund and other state agencies created for economic development (like regional development authorities) from entering into interlocal agreements for shared economic development activities. The bill targets Section 4(2) of the act, preventing these agencies from partnering with local governments, other states, or federal entities on projects like tax incentives, infrastructure, or business attraction. This change directly affects state economic development agencies and their ability to collaborate on initiatives under existing interlocal agreement rules.

Maddy summaryHB 5242 prohibits accrediting agencies from considering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, programs, or practices when making accreditation decisions for Michigan's public and private colleges and universities. The bill directly affects higher education institutions, accrediting agencies, and their students and employees by requiring accreditation decisions to focus solely on academic standards. Key provisions ban agencies from reviewing DEI-related information, collecting such data, or requiring diversity statements, with enforcement through lawsuits by students, employees, or the Attorney General. Violations could result in triple damages, attorney fees, and up to $1,000 per affected student in penalties.

Maddy summaryHB 5239 prohibits savings banks in Michigan from denying, restricting, or canceling financial services to agriculture producers based on their greenhouse gas emissions, fossil fuel fertilizer use, or fossil fuel-powered machinery. It directly affects savings banks (which must stop such restrictions) and agriculture producers (who gain protection from service denials tied to environmental factors). The bill creates a presumption of violation if a bank with an environmental/social commitment denies services, but allows banks to rebut this with evidence showing the decision was based solely on ordinary business reasons unrelated to environmental goals. Violations carry a civil fine of up to $10,000.