Rep. Matt Maddock

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 5243 would abolish the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), ending its role as the state agency managing economic development programs. The bill amends sections 4, 5, and 7 of the Michigan Strategic Fund Act, adds a new section 15, and repeals section 29e to effect this change. This directly affects MEDC and its current programs, which provide grants and loans to support businesses and communities across Michigan. The bill is currently in committee and has not been enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 5237 prohibits Michigan public employee retirement systems from investing in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) funds unless those investments offer comparable financial returns to other options. The bill amends Section 13 of the Public Employee Retirement System Investment Act to require investment fiduciaries to consider *only* financial factors (like risk and return) when making decisions, explicitly excluding non-financial social, political, or ideological objectives. This directly affects retirement systems managing funds for state employees, including teachers and public workers, by restricting their ability to prioritize ESG criteria in investment choices. The key provision clarifies that ESG considerations cannot be used as a primary factor unless they demonstrably align with financial performance goals.

Maddy summaryHB 4073 modifies Michigan's criminal procedure law to require specific warrant procedures for investigations involving the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). It amends Section 1602 of the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL 324.1602) and adds a new Section 1507 to clarify warrant requirements for DNR officers conducting searches or seizures under environmental enforcement. This change directly affects DNR law enforcement actions, ensuring they follow defined judicial authorization processes for certain investigations. The bill passed the House on November 4, 2025, with 63 yeas and 37 nays.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates November 7, 2025, as "Victims of Communism Day" in Michigan. It encourages Michiganders to observe the day with educational activities and ceremonies honoring those who suffered under communist regimes globally, citing historical death tolls from sources like *The Black Book of Communism*. The resolution specifically references Michigan's connection to communities of immigrants who fled communist oppression. As a ceremonial resolution (not a binding law), it has no direct legal effect on individuals or policies. It was introduced and adopted by the Michigan House of Representatives on November 6, 2025.

Maddy summaryHR 196 is a resolution demanding Michigan's Secretary of State comply with a federal request for an unredacted copy of the state's voter registration list, as required by the Civil Rights Act of 1960 and the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. It directly affects the Michigan Secretary of State's office by mandating disclosure of voter data within legal limits. The bill does not create new law but compels adherence to existing federal requirements for voter list transparency. This procedural resolution focuses solely on directing state compliance with federal mandates, not altering election policies.

Maddy summaryHB 5192, the "Local Government Lobbyist Prohibition Act," prohibits cities, counties, school districts, and other local governments from entering contracts with registered lobbyists to conduct lobbying activities. The bill directly affects all local government entities by banning the use of public funds to hire outside lobbyists for legislative advocacy. Key provisions state that local governments cannot contract with registered lobbyists (as defined in Michigan's existing lobbying law) for lobbying purposes, with exceptions for local government employees and pre-existing contracts. The law aims to limit external influence on local legislative decisions using public funds.

Maddy summaryHB 5175 requires that for new highway construction or full bridge reconstruction starting January 2026, contractors must provide a 10-year maintenance contract covering design, building, operation, and upkeep of the project. This applies to state and local road agencies, making contractors responsible for repairs (like potholes or snow removal) for a decade or until the first major preventative maintenance, whichever comes later. The bill specifies that contractors aren’t liable for disaster damage (e.g., floods or storms), and annual payments must remain at least 10% of peak annual payments. It directly affects road construction projects, contractors, and taxpayers by shifting long-term maintenance responsibility to private entities.

Maddy summaryHB 5176 requires contractors to provide a 10-year warranty for all state road construction and repair projects. This means contractors must fix any defects in the work for a full decade after completion, shifting long-term maintenance responsibility from the state to the contractors. The bill amends Michigan’s 1951 Highway Act (MCL 247.661 et seq.) to add this warranty requirement to Section 11. It directly affects state contractors who build or repair public roads, potentially reducing future taxpayer costs for road repairs.

Maddy summaryHB 4642 amends Michigan's campaign finance law to require the secretary of state to refer violations involving themselves, their immediate family, or a connected campaign to the attorney general for resolution. This change ensures that cases where the secretary of state is a party are handled by an independent office, avoiding potential conflicts of interest. The bill does not alter the secretary of state's authority over other campaign finance matters. It specifically clarifies the process for referring such cases to the attorney general under the existing law.