Rep. Jay DeBoyer

Maddy summaryThis bill requires election officials in Michigan to keep electronic poll book flash drives for 22 months after an election before they can be destroyed. The law applies to all flash drives used during primary or general elections and does not change how other election records are handled. This provision ensures that digital voting records are preserved for a specific period following the election.

Maddy summaryHB 5081 requires Michigan school districts, intermediate districts, and public school academies to employ at least one teacher trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach by the 2026-2027 school year to support students with dyslexia. This teacher must have completed training meeting International Dyslexia Association standards, which emphasizes multisensory reading instruction through phonemic awareness, phonics, and structured skill-building. Schools must also ensure these teachers receive at least 10 hours of annual professional development focused on dyslexia support. The bill directly affects all public school entities in Michigan and aims to improve specialized reading instruction for students with dyslexia.

Maddy summaryHB 5283 designates the Honor and Remember flag as Michigan's official symbol for honoring fallen U.S. military members who died in service. The bill requires all state properties (including the capitol and government buildings) and local government sites to display this flag wherever the U.S. flag is shown. It mandates specific display days, such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and days of half-staff for fallen service members, as ordered by the governor. The bill does not create new funding or alter existing military benefits - it solely establishes a symbolic recognition protocol for state and local government properties.

Maddy summaryHB 4119 exempts sales of large aircraft (over 6,000 pounds) and certain parts/materials attached to them from Michigan's sales tax when used by commercial airlines for passenger or cargo transport. It specifically applies to domestic air carriers operating under federal aviation rules, covering both new aircraft purchases and maintenance-related transactions. Key conditions include requiring aircraft to leave Michigan within 15 days of temporary use (e.g., for evaluation or repairs) and ensuring they were not based or registered in Michigan before or after the transaction. This policy change directly affects commercial airlines and aircraft sellers, reducing tax liability on qualifying equipment purchases and maintenance services.

Maddy summaryHB 4120 exempts certain aircraft purchases and maintenance from Michigan's use tax. It applies to domestic air carriers using aircraft over 6,000 pounds for cargo, passenger, or combined transport, and to parts/materials affixed to such aircraft under specific conditions (e.g., aircraft not based in Michigan). The bill also exempts temporary aircraft in Michigan for maintenance or sales if they leave within 15 days, and extends tax exemptions to interstate trucking equipment used across state lines. These changes reduce tax burdens for airlines, aircraft maintenance providers, and interstate trucking companies operating in Michigan.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires political candidates in Michigan to submit an affidavit of identity that explicitly discloses if they hold dual citizenship with any other country. The affidavit must list the name of each foreign country, how the candidate obtained that citizenship, and whether their status is active or inactive. Candidates who fail to provide this information or include false statements face disqualification from the ballot and potential criminal penalties for perjury. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State post the names of candidates with dual citizenship on the state website within two business days of receiving the affidavit.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes an amendment to the Michigan state constitution to change the rule regarding how long a member of the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission must wait before running for partisan office. Currently, commissioners are barred from holding partisan elective office for five years, but the amendment would shorten this waiting period to end on December 31 of the year following the next federal census. The change directly affects individuals serving on the commission who wish to run for partisan positions sooner than the current five-year restriction allows. By modifying the eligibility timeline in the state constitution, the bill aims to adjust the balance between maintaining commission independence and allowing commissioners to return to partisan politics.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a strict 10-business-day deadline for Michigan building departments to review and decide on construction permit applications, extending that limit to 15 days only for unusually complicated projects. If a department fails to make a decision within these timeframes, the law treats the silence as a denial, allowing the applicant to immediately appeal to a board. Additionally, the bill prevents departments from requesting new or additional changes to an application after the initial review period has expired, ensuring applicants are not subjected to endless delays. These rules apply to all types of building permits, including those for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changes to Michigan's construction code to clarify the procedures for modifying building permits after they have been issued. It allows building permit holders to request changes while ensuring that the department can only require additional modifications directly related to those specific requests. The legislation includes a ten-day deadline for the department to notify permit holders of any required changes and prevents the need to restart the entire application process. Because the bill is tied to another piece of legislation, it will only take effect if that companion bill is also passed into law.

Maddy summaryHB 5124 modifies Michigan's Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act to clarify reporting requirements for video service providers. It requires providers to submit specific information (name, service description, contact details) to the commission within 60 days of the law's effective date or 30 days after starting service in Michigan, using data they already collect. The bill also mandates that providers notify the commission 30 days in advance of name changes, closures, or mergers. Additionally, the commission must file an annual report by April 1st to the governor and legislature, detailing video service competition status and suggesting legislative changes. These provisions directly affect all video service providers operating in Michigan.