Rep. Natalie Price

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits health insurance companies in Michigan from covering any medical service if the patient's required copayment or coinsurance exceeds 50% of the total cost. It applies to new policies starting after the law is passed and to existing policies when they are next renewed or changed. If an insurer includes such a high-cost service in a plan, they would be violating this rule, and the state insurance director is authorized to investigate complaints about these violations. The measure aims to ensure that patients do not face excessive out-of-pocket costs for services included in their health insurance coverage.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to assist Michigan farmers whose land, crops, or water are contaminated with PFAS chemicals. The program would provide financial support for medical testing and care, purchasing or selling farmland, cleaning up contamination, and replacing lost income or mortgage payments. To receive funding, farmers must submit detailed applications outlining their financial history and a plan for how they intend to use the grant money, such as transitioning to alternative revenue streams or ceasing operations. The funds for these grants would come from a newly created state fund, potentially financed by increases in state civil infraction penalties. The legislation requires the department to create specific rules to administer the program and defines key terms like "agricultural land" and "contamination" to guide eligibility.

Maddy summaryHB 5970 amends Michigan's Social Welfare Act to add pharmacogenomic testing as a covered medical service for eligible individuals. This provision allows the Department of Health and Human Services to cover such testing for treatment or medication management optimization when ordered by a prescriber and supported by medical evidence. The bill does not alter any other existing benefits, such as hospital, nursing home, or pharmaceutical services, which remain governed by current laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires employers in Michigan to provide suitable seats, such as chairs or stools with back support, to employees working at locations owned or controlled by the employer if it is reasonable for them to sit while performing their duties. If sitting during work is not feasible, the law mandates that employers place these seats near the employee's workspace and prohibits banning their use unless the worker is actively engaged in tasks. Employers who fail to comply face civil fines of $250 for each affected employee for every two-week period of violation, with penalties collected by county prosecutors or the state attorney general. The legislation also allows the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to create specific rules to implement these requirements and clarifies that the law applies to existing contracts that conflict with the new standards once those agreements expire or are renewed.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's construction code to allow certain interior designers who prepare technical submissions to submit building permit applications directly. The change applies specifically to licensed interior designers working on residential projects and requires them to include their occupational license number and insurance or tax exemption details on the application form. By explicitly including interior designers alongside architects and engineers in the list of permitted applicants, the legislation clarifies their existing ability to handle permit paperwork for residential structures. The bill also mandates that the application form include a warning about penalties for conspiring to bypass state licensing rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the owners and top executives of contractors seeking or holding state and local government contracts worth at least $250,000 from making political donations. The restrictions apply to contributions to candidates, political parties, and specific types of advocacy groups during a period starting 18 months before a contract is sought and ending 18 months after the contract concludes. If a contractor violates these rules, they face penalties including the cancellation of current contracts or disqualification from future contracts for up to three years. The law defines "contractor" to include businesses and nonprofits receiving significant government funding and specifies which individuals within those organizations are subject to the donation ban.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state agencies from awarding contracts to companies whose principals have donated to specific political groups within 18 months before signing the agreement. The law defines "principals" to include company owners, executives, board members, and employees involved in government relations, while banning donations to candidate committees, party committees, and certain tax-exempt political organizations. To enforce this rule, contractors must sign an affidavit confirming no prohibited donations were made during the 18 months prior to the contract, throughout the contract term, and for 18 months after it ends. Violations would render the contract void and bar the company from future state contracts for three years, though the ban does not apply to small businesses with less than $250,000 in state contracts or to grants and loans.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of highway M-11 in Kent County as the "Korean War Veterans Memorial Drive." The affected roadway stretches from the intersection with 3 Mile Road south to the bridge over the Grand River. By amending state highway naming laws, the legislation officially assigns this commemorative name to the route. The change applies immediately and does not alter any traffic rules or funding provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Michigan State Department of Transportation to coordinate with local transit agencies to allow them access to park-and-ride lots as intermodal transfer points. It requires the department to prioritize these transfer points when working with transit agencies, regardless of whether the original lot construction included specific accommodations for them. Additionally, the bill mandates that the state develop a comprehensive ridesharing program and provides for annual funding to support these efforts. The primary change affects how park-and-ride facilities are utilized by public transportation systems to improve connectivity and reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles.

Maddy summaryHB 5977 modifies the Michigan Industrial Hemp Growers Act by updating how the state manages its industrial hemp program funds. The bill establishes a dedicated industrial hemp fund within the state treasury to hold fees collected from the program, allowing the department to use these monies for auditing, operating, and enforcing hemp regulations. It also mandates that any remaining money in this specific fund be transferred to a different agriculture-related fund on February 1, 2025, at which point the industrial hemp fund will be abolished. Additionally, the legislation repeals numerous existing sections of the 2020 act, effectively resetting the legal framework for industrial hemp administration in the state.