Rep. Mark Tisdel

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state agencies to ask organizations seeking grants to submit detailed spending plans and undergo annual audits. It also mandates that the state create a free, searchable online database where the public can view information about how state funds are spent, including the recipient's name, amount received, and the purpose of the funding. Additionally, the bill prohibits the state from awarding grants, loans, or other economic assistance to entities that have not operated for at least two years, lack a physical presence or recent service activity in Michigan, or are owned or operated by state government employees or their immediate family members.

Maddy summaryHB 5953 limits the late fees or penalties that privately owned toll bridge operators can charge for unpaid tolls to no more than five times the original toll amount. This restriction applies only to privately owned bridges and does not affect international crossings or publicly owned bridges. The bill amends the Michigan Vehicle Code to establish this cap, ensuring that fees for overdue tolls remain proportional to the initial cost.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $6.7 million from the state's general fund to help public and nonpublic schools install mobile panic alert systems. The funding is intended to meet state requirements for these safety devices, with the project expected to be completed by September 2027. Any money not spent in the 2024-2025 school year will be carried over to the following year. The legislation also adjusts broader education funding amounts for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years across various state funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies to post a link to a specific transparency dashboard on their public websites by July 1, 2025. Additionally, it mandates that these institutions provide an annual summary of school performance data to every student's parent or legal guardian starting in July 2026. The law also directs the Center for Educational Performance and Information to update its main data website to include information from the transparency dashboard and add a feature that allows users to compare data across public schools in the state.

Maddy summaryHB 5995 proposes to remove fees that schools charge for evaluating student applications for specific programs. This change would directly affect students and families who currently pay these costs to apply for services under the Revised School Code. The bill eliminates the financial barriers by amending existing state laws that authorized these charges. If passed, applicants would no longer need to pay evaluation fees to access the covered programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public and nonpublic schools in Michigan to implement a mobile panic alert system starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The system must connect schools directly with law enforcement and first responders to facilitate real-time communication during emergencies like lockdowns or active shooter situations. The state will use competitive bidding to purchase the technology, but schools that already have a compliant system can apply for an exemption. Schools that fail to comply with the new requirements may lose eligibility for certain state school safety grants.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan school districts and public school academies to create and enforce policies regulating wireless devices for students based on their grade level. For grades K through 5, the policy must ban students from possessing these devices on school property. Students in grades 6 through 8 are prohibited from using devices during instructional time, breaks, lunch, and recess, while high school students in grades 9 through 12 may only use them outside of instructional periods. The law defines "wireless communications devices" broadly to include any electronic gadget capable of texting, voice calls, internet access, or entertainment, and it removes an existing section from the state's revised school code.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Social Media Regulation Act, requires social media companies to verify the age of users and obtain parental consent before allowing minors to create accounts. It applies specifically to platforms with at least five million global users, excluding services like email, streaming, news sites, and educational tools. If a company cannot confirm a user's age or secure parental permission for a minor, it must deny the account application. The legislation also outlines civil penalties for violations and gives state officials the authority to create rules enforcing these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's income tax law to establish specific definitions for calculating research and development tax credits. It clarifies who qualifies as an "authorized business" for these credits, distinguishing between flow-through entities and general taxpayers based on their increase in qualifying research expenses. The legislation also defines key terms such as "base amount," which is calculated from the average of prior years' research spending, and "research university," which includes public institutions and independent nonprofits. By setting these clear definitions, the bill aims to streamline how businesses and universities claim tax incentives for conducting research within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Michigan school districts to use a design-build method for constructing or remodeling certain school buildings, where a single entity handles both design and construction services. It defines specific requirements for this process, such as the need for an independent licensed architect or engineer to help select the design-build team and ensure the project scope is clear. Additionally, the law mandates that rules be created to regulate the inspection and reuse of modular classrooms when they are relocated. The bill also establishes penalties for individuals who violate these new construction and supervision standards.