Rep. Joe Aragona

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes updating Michigan's sentencing guidelines specifically for crimes committed against animals. It directly affects judges, prosecutors, and defendants involved in animal cruelty cases by modifying the legal rules used to determine punishments. The key mechanism involves revising the existing statutory language to ensure these guidelines are current and clearly applied within the criminal justice system. As a procedural amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure, the bill focuses on the technical framework for sentencing rather than creating new crimes or changing penalty ranges.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to update Michigan's sentencing guidelines by modifying the specific factors judges consider when determining punishments for various crimes. It directly affects the judicial process by changing how points are assigned for offenses against persons, property, controlled substances, public order, and public safety. The key change involves adjusting which offense variables are scored for different crime categories, though the bill's final effect is currently contingent on the passage of two other related bills.

Maddy summaryHB 5588 amends Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure to update the definitions of specific terms used in sentencing guidelines. The bill clarifies the meanings of words such as aircraft, companion animal, departure, homicide, intermediate sanction, ORV, snowmobile, vehicle, and vessel by referencing their existing definitions in other state laws. These changes ensure that legal documents and sentencing decisions consistently use the current definitions for these terms. The legislation directly affects judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys who apply these guidelines during criminal proceedings.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands legal protections for individuals who voluntarily provide emergency bleeding control, such as using pressure, dressings, or tourniquets, to people in medical distress. It states that these individuals cannot be sued for damages resulting from their actions unless they act with gross negligence or willful misconduct. The law applies to anyone without a pre-existing duty to help who responds in good faith to an emergency situation. This change aims to encourage bystanders to assist with life-saving bleeding control measures without fear of civil liability.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that health club owners, operators, and employees have no legal duty to provide emergency services when using an automated external defibrillator (AED) on their premises. It achieves this by amending the existing Good Samaritan Act to explicitly state that individuals are not required to render emergency aid in these situations. The legislation also confirms that this change does not restrict the protections already available under the state's Good Samaritan Act for other types of emergency assistance.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's health education standards to require middle and high school students to receive instruction in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator use, and first aid response kits. The curriculum must be based on guidelines from recognized organizations like the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association and should include hands-on practice for students physically able to participate. Schools are permitted to use various community professionals, such as paramedics or firefighters, to teach these skills, while online-only programs are exempt from the hands-on requirement. Additionally, the law clarifies that regular teachers do not need CPR certification unless they are teaching a course that results in an official certification card for the students.

Maddy summaryHB 6291 amends the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act to update definitions within the law, specifically clarifying terms related to industrial hemp and cannabis regulatory agencies. The bill establishes that industrial hemp includes cannabis plants, parts, and seeds with a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis, while distinguishing these from regulated marijuana products that exceed this threshold. By revising sections 3 and 8 of the existing act, the legislation ensures that the legal framework accurately reflects current terminology and regulatory standards for the cannabis industry. This change directly affects businesses and individuals operating under the state's marijuana laws by providing clearer definitions for compliance and enforcement purposes.

Maddy summaryHB 6290 amends the Michigan Industrial Hemp Growers Act to update and clarify the definitions of key terms used throughout the law. The bill specifically revises the definition of "acceptable THC level" to account for measurement uncertainty and introduces new definitions for roles such as "key participant" and "compliance monitoring testing facility." By updating these definitions, the legislation aims to provide clearer guidance for growers, regulators, and laboratories regarding registration requirements, testing protocols, and compliance standards. This change ensures that the existing legal framework aligns with current industry practices and scientific measurement standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new regulatory framework for the processing, brokering, and marketing of consumable hemp products in Michigan, replacing the previous 2014 legislation. It requires any business or individual processing edible or inhalable hemp products to obtain a state license from the cannabis regulatory agency, which involves submitting detailed personal and location information and paying applicable fees. The law sets specific rules for license renewal, mandates that processing facilities cannot be residential dwellings, and mandates that the agency deny applications from applicants under 18 or those with unpaid fines. Additionally, the bill creates a dedicated fund to collect fees, exempts applicant data from public disclosure, and authorizes the agency to promulgate further rules to enforce these standards.

Maddy summaryHB 6289 amends the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act to update cross-references regarding industrial hemp research and development. The bill modifies specific sections of the law to clarify how medical marijuana facilities interact with industrial hemp regulations. By updating these definitions and references, the legislation ensures consistency between the medical marijuana framework and existing industrial hemp programs. This change primarily affects the state's regulatory agencies and licensees operating within the medical marijuana industry.