Rep. Jason Woolford

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 78 is a resolution expressing support for President Trump's decision to assign a new F-15EX Eagle II fighter mission to the Selfridge Air National Guard Base. This decision would replace the outgoing A-10 Thunderbolts at the base, aiming to secure the base's future.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution No. 74 declares April 2025 as Handwriting Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution aims to highlight the importance of handwriting, including cursive, for literacy, cognitive development, and historical preservation for all residents, especially school-age children.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution No. 76 is a commendatory resolution from the Michigan House of Representatives. It expresses gratitude and best wishes to President Donald J. Trump for his leadership and accomplishments during his first 100 days in office, recognizing the positive impact of his actions on Michigan and the nation.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4255 modifies the penalties for crimes involving the manufacturing, delivery, or possession with intent to deliver certain controlled substances. It specifically amends sections of the Public Health Code to introduce new sentencing guidelines. The bill establishes distinct and often stricter penalties, including mandatory minimum prison sentences and higher maximum fines, for offenses involving heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, or their derivatives. These enhanced penalties differentiate these substances from other controlled substances within similar weight classifications.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4256 proposes to amend Michigan's criminal procedure code by revising sentencing guidelines for specific drug offenses. Specifically, it targets individuals convicted of delivering, manufacturing, or possessing with intent to deliver certain controlled substances. The bill modifies section 13m of Chapter XVII of the Code of Criminal Procedure (MCL 777.13m), which dictates these sentencing guidelines. This change would directly affect how courts sentence individuals for these particular drug-related crimes. This bill is tied to HB 4255.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 70 declares April 2025 as Gold Star Spouses Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution officially recognizes and honors the surviving husbands and wives of U.S. Armed Forces members who lost their lives in service to the nation.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4366 proposes to amend Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure. Specifically, it modifies section 13c of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13c), which outlines sentencing guidelines. The bill aims to adjust the sentencing guidelines for certain offenses related to excess discharges into the waters of the state. This change would directly affect individuals or entities convicted of such environmental violations, impacting how their sentences are determined by the courts.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4374 proposes to exempt certain properties from the state education tax, effective for taxes levied after December 31, 2025. This bill directly affects owners of residential real property and specific agricultural properties. To qualify, agricultural property must have a single-family dwelling occupied by an owner actively involved in farming who has not claimed a principal residence exemption on other property. The bill will only take effect if House Bill 4373 is also enacted into law.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4379 proposes to amend the general property tax act to exempt principal residences owned and occupied by senior citizens from general property taxes. This exemption would apply to taxes levied after December 31, 2025. Instead of the general property tax, these properties would be subject to a specific tax under a separate "senior citizens principal residence specific tax act." The bill defines "principal residence" and "senior citizen" as those terms are established in that related specific tax act, and its enactment is dependent on House Bill 4372 also becoming law.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4364 modifies the requirements for obtaining permits to discharge waste into Michigan's waters. Beginning January 1, 2026, any person applying for a new or increased discharge permit must provide documentation of permission from any contiguous county that would be impacted by the discharge. This permission must be in the form of a resolution adopted by the contiguous county's board of commissioners. If an applicant fails to secure this permission, the state department will deny the permit application.