Rep. Matt Maddock

Maddy summaryHB 4369 bans specific substances from being served in school meals under Michigan's education food laws. It directly affects school food programs by prohibiting these substances in meals provided to students. The bill amends Michigan Compiled Law (MCL) 289.1101-289.8111 by adding Section 7134, which establishes the ban. This is a concrete policy change to regulate school food content, with no additional context provided on the specific substances or implementation details.

Maddy summaryHB 4516 amends Michigan's unemployment benefits law to clarify when workers lose eligibility for benefits due to leaving jobs. It shifts the burden of proof to claimants to prove they left work "involuntarily" for employer-related reasons, rather than assuming voluntary departure. The bill adds specific exceptions where benefits aren't charged to employers, including for domestic violence victims, military spouses relocating due to service, and part-time workers switching employers. These changes directly affect unemployed workers applying for benefits who left their jobs, ensuring clearer standards for disqualification and employer accountability.

Maddy summaryHB 4367 creates Michigan's "Purple Star School Program" to support military-connected students in public schools. It requires schools to designate a military liaison, maintain an easily accessible website with relocation and support resources, implement transition programs for military-connected students, provide staff training, and offer at least one community initiative like monthly recognition or military partnerships. The program applies to all public schools serving military-connected pupils, defined as students whose families include active/reserve military members or those who lost a service member in action. Schools must meet all these requirements to earn the "Purple Star" designation by 2026. The law aims to improve support systems for military-connected students through concrete, school-level actions.

Maddy summaryHB 4426 amends Michigan's Motor Carrier Safety Act (MCL 480.12d) to set a minimum age of 21 for drivers transporting hazardous materials requiring placards under federal rules. It maintains the existing 18-year-old minimum for most commercial driving but specifically raises the age requirement for hazardous materials transport. The bill does not change medical waiver or grandfathered driver provisions. This change directly affects commercial drivers operating in Michigan who transport hazardous materials requiring placards.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges Michigan county sheriffs and local law enforcement agencies to join 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It encourages these agencies to participate in a federal program that provides training and oversight, allowing designated officers to identify, detain, and process individuals who entered or reentered the U.S. illegally and are arrested for crimes. The resolution states this collaboration aims to enhance public safety by prioritizing the removal of criminal aliens, such as those involved in violence or drug trafficking. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change laws but formally requests local agencies consider these agreements to support federal immigration enforcement.

Maddy summaryHB 4655 prohibits Michigan state departments or licensing boards from requiring implicit bias training as a condition for health professional licensure or license renewal. The bill directly affects licensed healthcare workers (like nurses, doctors, and therapists) who would otherwise need to complete such training to obtain or maintain their licenses. It achieves this by amending Michigan's Public Health Code to add Section 16149, which bans the enforcement of rules mandating this training, and by rescinding a related section of the Michigan Administrative Code (MCL 338.7004). The bill removes a potential requirement for healthcare professionals seeking initial licensure or renewal.

Maddy summaryHB 4652 requires Michigan's governor to announce a special election date to fill a vacant legislative seat within 30 days of the vacancy occurring, and to hold that election within 180 days. This bill directly affects state senators and representatives whose seats become vacant during their term, as it sets strict deadlines for filling those positions. The key mechanism establishes clear timeframes for the governor to act, replacing previous flexibility with fixed deadlines under Michigan's election law. It amends sections 178, 634, and 641 of the Michigan Election Code to enforce these timelines. The bill does not change how vacancies may be filled at the next general election if the governor chooses that option.

Maddy summaryHB 4653 sets specific timelines for holding special elections to fill vacant legislative seats in Michigan. It requires the governor to announce the special election date within 30 days of a vacancy occurring and mandates that the election be held no later than 180 days after the vacancy begins. The bill directly affects voters in districts with vacancies and the governor's office, establishing clear deadlines for the election process. This procedural bill amends Michigan's election law to standardize the timeline for filling legislative vacancies, ensuring elections occur within defined windows.

Maddy summaryHR 131 is a ceremonial resolution introduced by Rep. Bruck and adopted on June 12, 2025, to honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army's founding on June 14, 2025 (marking the 1775 establishment of the Continental Army). It recognizes the Army's historical role in the Revolutionary War, its mission, and its current status as a key military force. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely symbolic, expressing congressional admiration without impacting any laws, funding, or specific groups.

Maddy summaryHB 4597 amends Michigan's Vehicle Code to allow local governments (counties, townships, cities, and villages) to set or change speed limits on local highways without requiring a traffic engineering study. Instead, local authorities must first obtain written approval from the chief law enforcement officer (or county sheriff if none exists) and hold a public hearing with at least 14 days' notice. Speed limits established under this bill must be in 5 mph increments and consider factors like public safety, community input, road features, and environmental concerns. This change streamlines local speed limit adjustments while maintaining oversight through law enforcement approval and public engagement.