Rep. Jaime Greene

Maddy summaryHB 4745 modifies Michigan's Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act to expand exemptions from registration and reporting requirements. It exempts small charitable groups that raise under $25,000 annually through unpaid volunteers, individual relief efforts (like community fundraisers for named people), educational institutions, hospitals, veterans' organizations, and certain non-profits with specific tax statuses. The bill also adds requirements for some exempt groups, such as filing financial statements or using funds solely for stated charitable purposes. These changes directly affect local charities, community groups, and hospitals that previously faced registration burdens for smaller-scale fundraising.

Maddy summaryHB 4642 amends Michigan's campaign finance law to require the secretary of state to refer violations involving themselves, their immediate family, or a connected campaign to the attorney general for resolution. This change ensures that cases where the secretary of state is a party are handled by an independent office, avoiding potential conflicts of interest. The bill does not alter the secretary of state's authority over other campaign finance matters. It specifically clarifies the process for referring such cases to the attorney general under the existing law.

Maddy summaryHB 4125 creates the "nuclear and hydrogen education grant program" to fund colleges and universities in Michigan that establish or expand educational programs leading to degrees or credentials in nuclear or hydrogen energy fields. The program requires participating schools to offer scholarships or tax credits to students who commit to working for at least three years at a nuclear or hydrogen energy facility in the state after graduation. Grants are awarded competitively by the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, targeting programs that directly support workforce development for these industries. This bill directly affects postsecondary institutions, students in qualifying programs, and the nuclear/hydrogen energy sector by creating a pipeline for trained workers.

Maddy summaryHB 5122 expands the types of photo identification consumers can use to verify their age when purchasing or consuming alcohol in Michigan. The bill adds Section 202 to the Liquor Control Code, allowing any current government-issued photo ID - including driver's licenses, passports, military IDs, state ID cards, or student IDs from accredited institutions - to be accepted by retailers. This directly affects consumers seeking to buy alcohol and retailers who must verify age under the law. The change updates existing age verification requirements without altering alcohol sales rules or creating new restrictions.

Maddy summaryHB 4691 amends Michigan's Vehicle Code to increase penalties for drivers who flee or elude police officers. It creates four tiers of felony sentencing based on the severity of the violation: fourth-degree (up to 2 years for basic evasion), third-degree (1-5 years if collision occurs or in low-speed zones), second-degree (2-10 years for serious injury or prior convictions), and first-degree (5-15 years if death results). The bill specifically defines "serious injury" to include loss of limbs, brain damage, or coma. This directly affects drivers who fail to stop for police in uniform with marked vehicles, with penalties escalating based on outcomes like collisions, injuries, or prior offenses.

Maddy summaryHB 4039 requires Michigan state agencies to eliminate at least two existing regulations for every new rule they propose. This directly affects all state agencies that create or change regulations, mandating they submit a list of rescinded rules alongside new rule requests. The bill establishes a process where the Michigan Office of Regulatory Reinvention must approve these requests before agencies can proceed, ensuring new rules don’t expand regulation without removing older ones. It aims to reduce regulatory burden by making rulemaking more streamlined and transparent.

Maddy summaryHB 4690 mandates fixed prison sentences for certain violent or gun-related crimes by amending Michigan's sentencing law (MCL 750.479a). It directly affects defendants convicted of these specific offenses, as judges must now impose predetermined terms instead of exercising discretion. The key provision requires minimum sentence lengths for these cases, removing judicial flexibility in sentencing. This policy change applies to new convictions under the amended law.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares October 15, 2025, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in Michigan. It directly honors families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss - impacting all Michiganders who experience these losses or support affected individuals. The bill aims to raise public awareness about pregnancy and infant loss, encouraging communities and professionals (like healthcare workers and educators) to provide more compassionate support. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, but serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge these experiences.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares October 12-18, 2025, as "Homeschool Week" in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes homeschooling families and affirms parental rights to choose this educational path under Michigan law. The resolution has no legal effect - it does not create new laws, change funding, or alter school policies. It serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of homeschooling families' contributions to education. The declaration directly affects homeschooling parents and guardians across the state.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), introduced by Rep. Snyder and adopted on October 22, 2025. It declares October 8, 2025, as "National APEX Day" in Michigan to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the federal APEX program (which helps small businesses navigate government contracting). The resolution honors Michigan APEX Accelerators for supporting 3,420 businesses and securing $2.23 billion in contracts in the previous year. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it solely recognizes the program's economic contributions.