Rep. Sharon MacDonell

Maddy summaryHB 4393 proposes amendments to Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act. The bill aims to increase disposal fees for hazardous waste and landfills. Additionally, it seeks to introduce limitations on certain types of disposal wells and the disposal of Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM). These changes would directly impact entities involved in hazardous waste management, landfill operations, and specific disposal well activities within the state.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4383 prohibits principals of contractors and prospective contractors from making certain political donations. This applies to individuals associated with businesses seeking or holding state or local government contracts valued at $250,000 or more. The bill bans contributions to candidate committees, political party committees, 527 committees, and specific 501(c)(4) committees. This restriction is active for 18 months before seeking a contract until 18 months after the contract ends. Violations may result in contract cancellation or disqualification from future government contracts for three years.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4382 amends Michigan's campaign finance act to prohibit specific contributions from regulated natural gas and electric utilities, as well as associated individuals and entities. These "covered persons" are forbidden from making donations to candidate committees, political party committees, political committees, independent committees, separate segregated funds, and certain 501(c)(4) or 527 organizations linked to state officials or candidates. A "covered person" includes principals of regulated utilities, their holding companies, and related individuals like executives, board members, and certain lobbying firms contracted by utilities. Violations of these prohibitions would result in civil fines ranging from 5 to 10 times the amount of the unlawful contribution.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4384 proposes to prohibit Michigan state agencies from awarding contracts to entities whose "principals" have made certain political donations or contributions. Specifically, it bans contracts if these principals contributed to candidate committees, party committees, or certain 527 or 501(c)(4) committees within 18 months before the contract is signed, or during and after the contract term. Contractors would be required to attest to this policy. Violations could result in the contract being voided and the entity being barred from state contracts for three years, though donations returned promptly would not count as a violation. This bill includes exceptions for smaller contractors and certain types of agreements like loans or collective bargaining.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4381 prohibits electric and natural gas utilities, along with individuals and entities closely associated with them ("covered persons"), from making donations or contributions to specific political organizations. These prohibited recipients include 501(c)(4) and 527 organizations that are controlled by or employ state officials, candidates, or their affiliates, as well as various candidate and political party committees. The bill requires utilities to attest to their compliance in general rate case applications. Violations can result in civil fines ranging from 5 to 10 times the amount of the unlawful contribution, and potentially additional penalties for utilities, such as the denial of rate increase requests.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution No. 73 declares April 2025 as Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution encourages Michigan citizens to recognize the importance of this month and learn about issues affecting people living with limb loss and limb difference.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4357 amends Michigan's election law concerning township officers. The bill modifies the official start date for the terms of office for these elected officials. Specifically, for township officers elected after December 31, 2024, their terms will commence at 12 noon on December 1 following their election, rather than the current November 20 start date. This change affects township officers and the administrative timing of their transition into office.

Maddy summaryHB 4360 modifies the start dates for terms of office for elected officials in Michigan's home rule villages. For village officers elected after December 31, 2024, their terms will begin at 12 noon on December 1 following their election, overriding any conflicting village charter provisions. The bill also specifies that individuals elected to fill a vacancy cannot take the oath of office until the election results have been certified.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4370 proposes a new individual income tax credit for Michigan taxpayers, directly affecting eligible students and their families. Beginning in tax year 2026, taxpayers could claim a credit equal to the sales or use tax paid on textbooks purchased for themselves or their dependents. To qualify, the student must be enrolled in an eligible Michigan institution and meet specific financial aid criteria, such as being a Federal Pell Grant recipient or a professional/graduate student who would have been Pell-eligible based on financial need. Any portion of the credit that exceeds a taxpayer's liability would be refunded.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4371, known as the "Safe Youth Sports Act," aims to establish safety standards for youth sports programs in Michigan, directly affecting youth athletes, coaches, and organizations that run these programs. It tasks the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports at Michigan State University, under the oversight of the Department of Health and Human Services, to approve and promote these safety standards and associated training programs. The bill outlines "basic standards" that mandate annual criminal background checks for adults with significant contact with youth, and requires coaches to complete training in CPR, AED, and concussion protocols. Additionally, it details "advanced standards" that include designating a safety manager and further training for coaches on topics like inclusivity, and establishes grant programs to help organizations, especially those serving low-income families, meet these safety requirements.