Rep. Sharon MacDonell

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to designate April 13 and April 14 of each year as official holidays in Michigan to recognize Vaisakhi, a significant holy day for Sikhs and Hindus. If passed, the legislation would formally acknowledge these dates as state holidays, allowing government employees and institutions to observe the day. The measure does not specify how businesses or private organizations must respond to the designation. It is a procedural bill that creates a new statutory definition for the holiday rather than mandating specific operational changes.

Maddy summaryHB 5841 proposes to officially recognize Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Ghadeer as designated holidays in Michigan. The bill defines these dates by their specific days in the Islamic Hijri calendar, establishing them as state-recognized observances. This legislation directly affects state employees and government operations by setting aside these specific days as holidays.

Maddy summaryHB 5838 proposes to officially designate Diwali, also known as Deepavali or the Festival of Lights, as a state holiday in Michigan. The bill defines the holiday as occurring on the new moon day of the eighth lunar month according to the Indic pūrṇimānta lunisolar calendar. This change would allow state employees to take time off for the observance, which is celebrated by Hindus and Jains.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 16, 2026, as National Pathway Day within Michigan to honor students involved in career-focused education programs. The resolution aims to recognize the efforts of educators, employers, and community partners who support these initiatives. By officially naming the date, the bill provides a formal opportunity to celebrate career-connected learning and its role in student success. The measure does not alter existing laws or funding but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the state's workforce preparation efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes the creation of a select committee to investigate the Interlochen Center for the Arts and its connection to Jeffrey Epstein. The committee would be tasked with examining the relationship between the arts center and the individual, potentially leading to further inquiries or recommendations. The measure is currently under consideration by the Michigan House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 2026 as County Government Month in Michigan to honor the work of local county officials. It aims to raise public awareness about the essential services counties provide, such as law enforcement, social services, and infrastructure maintenance. The resolution encourages citizens and organizations to participate in programs that recognize these contributions during the specified month. As a commemorative measure, the bill does not alter existing laws or funding but serves to highlight the importance of county governance.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates April 18, 2026, as Champions Day in Michigan to honor the state's historic sports achievements from 1935 and recent successes. The resolution encourages citizens to celebrate the 1935 victories of Joe Louis, the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Red Wings, while also acknowledging Olympic gold medalists and the University of Michigan men's basketball team's 2026 national championship. As a commemorative measure, the bill has no legal requirements or funding provisions and serves solely to recognize these athletic milestones.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution calls on the Department of Justice to investigate every individual named in the Epstein files, regardless of their political affiliation. The measure responds to the release of millions of documents and a previous statement by the Acting Attorney General that no further federal prosecutions would occur. It urges the government to distinguish between victims, active participants, and those merely mentioned to ensure accountability for all potential perpetrators. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but formally requests that the Justice Department take action on this specific matter.

Maddy summaryHB 5577 updates Michigan's official land survey coordinate systems to align with current national standards. It formally names and defines the "Michigan plane coordinate system" (MCS 27 for 1927 coordinates and MCS 83 for 1983 coordinates), divides the state into north, central, and south zones based on specific counties, and sets requirements for documenting coordinates (including units, metadata, and positional tolerance estimates). The bill directly affects land surveyors, government agencies, and property recorders who use these systems to define land boundaries. It standardizes how coordinates must be reported in surveys and land records to ensure accuracy and consistency with national geodetic networks.