Rep. Jason Woolford

Maddy summaryHB 4592 would create a new tax deduction for Michigan taxpayers aged 17 or younger, allowing them to subtract their earned income (such as wages from a part-time job) from their taxable income. This directly affects minor workers in Michigan who earn income through employment. The bill amends Michigan's tax code to add this deduction under existing provisions for other types of income, reducing the amount of income subject to state income tax. The change would lower tax bills for qualifying young workers but does not alter other tax rules or create new government programs. (Note: This bill is currently in committee and has not been enacted.)

Maddy summaryHB 4589 would create special vehicle registration plates for Michigan residents who served in Operation Inherent Resolve (the U.S. military operation in Iraq/Syria starting June 15, 2014). Eligible applicants - current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces Reserve or active duty during this operation - could apply for plates displaying "Operation Inherent Resolve" beneath the registration numbers, without paying a service fee for application or renewal. The plates would expire on the vehicle owner’s birthday, and disabled veterans applying under this bill would also receive a disability tab. This bill does not impose new taxes or fees beyond standard registration taxes and applies only to qualifying military service members.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the U.S. military to expand medical waivers for recruits with food allergies, including peanuts, under existing Department of Defense guidelines. It specifically targets current disqualifying rules (DODI 6130.03) that exclude applicants with certain allergies, while noting the Air Force already allows waivers for non-anaphylactic cases. The resolution highlights that such changes would allow more eligible applicants - like the estimated 140,000 Michigan adults with peanut allergies - to serve without restricting career options. As a procedural resolution, it does not change policy but formally requests the Department of Defense to broaden waiver availability.

Maddy summaryHB 4587 creates a court process for Michiganders with certain court-ordered mental health commitments or adjudications (triggering federal firearm restrictions under 18 U.S.C. 922(d)(4)/(g)(4)) to seek relief from firearm disabilities. It requires courts to forward only necessary identifying information to state police for background checks and allows affected individuals to petition courts for relief after meeting specific criteria, including demonstrating they no longer pose a public safety risk. Courts must review petitions confidentially using evidence on the petitioner's mental health, criminal history, reputation, and changed circumstances. If approved, the state police must remove the disability from background check systems within 10 business days. This bill directly affects people barred from firearm purchases due to Michigan court decisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to clarify that fur harvester license holders may hunt coyotes year-round. It directly affects licensed hunters who hold a fur harvester's license, removing ambiguity about year-round coyote hunting eligibility. The key change updates Section 43531(4) to explicitly permit year-round coyote hunting under the existing license framework, without altering fees or other license requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 4560 repeals a section of Michigan's election law (MCL 168.472a) that required ballot petition signatures to be collected within a specific time limit. This removes a requirement for petition circulators to gather signatures before a set deadline. The bill does not create new election rules or affect other aspects of the petition process. It is a procedural change that eliminates an existing administrative provision.

Maddy summaryHB 4559, the "Promotion of Governmental Services Act," requires Michigan state agencies and local governments (like counties or cities) to stop using the word "free" when advertising services funded by taxes, fines, or fees. Instead, they must use the phrase "taxpayer funded" in all promotional materials. The bill directly affects how government entities market services such as public libraries, parks, or community programs that cost residents nothing out-of-pocket. This change aims to clarify that these services are supported by public money, not truly cost-free. The bill is currently in committee after being introduced on June 5, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4529 would exempt veterans from the $100 application and licensing fee required for a concealed pistol license in Michigan. The bill amends Michigan's firearms licensing law (MCL 28.425b) to remove the fee obligation specifically for veterans while maintaining all other application requirements. Veterans applying for a concealed pistol license would still need to submit standard documentation, pass background checks, and complete required training. This change directly affects veterans seeking concealed carry permits, reducing their out-of-pocket costs without altering eligibility criteria.

Maddy summaryHB 4521 modifies Michigan's tuition grant program for resident students at eligible nonprofit colleges. It sets limits: 10 semesters for undergraduate study (12 for 2020-2021 enrollees), 6 for graduate, and 8 for dental programs. The bill excludes students receiving Michigan Achievement Scholarships and those in theology programs, while requiring financial need assessment using criteria from another state aid program. Grants cover tuition/fees up to the college's annual cost or the student's financial need, whichever is lower, and prioritize full-time students.

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.