Rep. Mark Tisdel

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates June 2026 as Dairy Month in Michigan to recognize the state's significant dairy industry. The measure highlights the sector's economic contributions, including its role in food production, job creation, and public health through nutritious dairy products. By adopting this symbolic declaration, the legislature aims to celebrate the achievements of local dairy farmers and processors while promoting awareness of the nutritional benefits of dairy consumption.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes renaming a specific section of Interstate 75 in Wayne County to honor Motor Carrier Officer Daniel M. Kerstetter. The designated stretch of road runs from Northline Road northward to London Avenue. By amending the Michigan Memorial Highway Act, the legislation formally establishes this new name for the roadway. The change directly affects the state's transportation records and signage along that portion of the highway.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Office of Small Business Growth within the Michigan Strategic Fund to support businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The office will be led by a governor-appointed administrator who is responsible for coordinating state resources, providing technical assistance, and launching a one-stop website to help entrepreneurs navigate regulations and access funding. Key duties include facilitating job creation, streamlining business processes, and conducting outreach to inform small business owners about available programs and services. The office must also collect data on its activities and submit an annual report to the governor and the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan high schools to mandate a one-semester civics course and eventually require students to pass the civics portion of the U.S. naturalization test to earn graduation credit. It directs the state to update social studies curriculum standards and assessments to align with the current naturalization test questions by May 2018. The law applies to all public and nonpublic schools but includes exemptions for students with specific educational needs or those in military service.

Maddy summaryHB 6015 amends the Michigan Strategic Fund Act to require the fund to include small businesses in its allowable uses of money. The bill mandates that the fund submit detailed annual reports to state officials and the public, which must list recipients of financial assistance and provide specific data on jobs created, salaries, and project outcomes. Additionally, the legislation requires the fund to report on the status of all loans, bankruptcy notices for major recipients, and administrative costs, while also making annual audits publicly available.

Maddy summaryHB 5552 amends Michigan's interest rate law to allow lenders to charge higher interest rates on mortgage loans made primarily for business purposes, removing state rate limits for these loans. It also prohibits prepayment penalties exceeding 1% of the loan amount for personal/family home loans within the first three years, with no penalties allowed after that period. The bill sets a maximum 11% annual interest rate for certain other mortgage types, including purchase money mortgages and second mortgages, inclusive of all finance charges. This affects lenders and borrowers involved in business-purpose mortgages, personal/family home loans, and specific second mortgages under Michigan law.

Maddy summaryHB 5150 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to update licensing requirements for respiratory therapists. It modifies existing sections and adds new provisions (18710 and 18712) related to licensure eligibility, education standards, and scope of practice. The bill directly affects respiratory therapists seeking or maintaining their licenses in Michigan by changing specific regulatory requirements. These changes aim to modernize the licensure process within the state's healthcare framework. The bill was introduced on October 28, 2025, and referred to the Health Policy Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 5981 requires automobile insurers in Michigan to file premium rates that achieve specific percentage reductions for personal protection insurance coverage by July 1, 2020, and maintain those reductions through 2028. The bill mandates that the state insurance director review and disapprove any filings that fail to meet these reduction targets, which vary based on the policy's coverage limits. Additionally, insurers must pass on savings from medical treatment costs incurred in accidents before July 2, 2021, and cannot issue or renew policies without director approval of their rates.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's no-fault insurance laws to set new maximum payment limits for medical treatment and rehabilitation services provided to injured individuals. It establishes specific reimbursement percentages based on Medicare rates, which vary by year and the type of provider, such as general physicians, hospitals with high indigent patient volumes, specialized trauma centers, and designated freestanding rehabilitation facilities. The legislation also includes provisions for providers lacking Medicare payment benchmarks by capping their charges at a percentage of their historical rates from 2019. These changes directly affect healthcare providers treating personal protection insurance claims and the insurers that reimburse them.

Maddy summaryHB 5636 designates a specific segment of Telegraph Road (US-24 between 9 Mile Road and 14 Mile Road) as the "Deputy Claude Wilson Memorial Highway." This bill is purely commemorative, naming a roadway section in honor of Deputy Claude Wilson without altering any traffic laws, funding, or infrastructure. It amends Michigan's Memorial Highway Act by adding Section 123 to formally establish the highway name. The bill has been introduced but not yet acted upon by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.