Rep. Jaime Greene

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 189) passed by the Michigan House of Representatives to honor the Detroit Red Wings hockey team on its 100th season. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it simply recognizes the team's historical significance to Michigan. The resolution cites the Red Wings' founding in 1926, 11 Stanley Cup championships, cultural impact as "Hockeytown," and community work through their foundation. The House formally resolved to commemorate the team and transmitted a copy to the Red Wings organization as a gesture of appreciation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates October 9, 2025, as PANDAS Awareness Day in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) to promote public awareness about these conditions. The resolution does not create new laws or provide funding - it joins national and state-level recognition efforts to support affected children and families through education.

Maddy summaryHB 5098 prevents Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency from stopping its fraud detection software except for brief, documented maintenance needed to keep the system running. The bill requires the agency to immediately restore the software after any maintenance and limits such maintenance to what's strictly necessary. This directly affects the agency's operations and people filing unemployment claims, as the software helps identify potentially fraudulent applications. The law amends Michigan's Employment Security Act to mandate continuous use of the fraud detection tools, with specific rules for temporary maintenance periods.

Maddy summaryThis House Resolution (HR 184) urges the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 1156, the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act. The resolution states that H.R. 1156 would extend the statute of limitations for prosecuting pandemic unemployment fraud from five to ten years, allowing federal and state authorities more time to investigate complex fraud cases - such as those involving identity theft or money laundering - and recover misused taxpayer funds. It references Michigan's estimated $8.5 billion in potentially fraudulent pandemic unemployment benefits as context for the need for extended enforcement. As a procedural resolution, HR 184 itself does not create new law but seeks to advance H.R. 1156.

Maddy summaryHB 4709 prohibits the construction of commercial wind turbines for electricity production in the Great Lakes or their connecting waters, and bans operating any such turbines built in violation of this rule. It directly affects commercial wind energy developers planning projects in these waters, preventing new installations. The bill also states that renewable energy credits cannot be issued for electricity generated by prohibited turbines, and allows the attorney general to seek court injunctions to stop violations. This amendment adds a specific environmental protection measure to Michigan's Clean Energy Act.

Maddy summaryThis resolution ceremonially recognizes physical therapy professionals in Michigan by designating October 2025 as Physical Therapy Month. It encourages all Michigan residents to learn about physical therapy benefits, express gratitude to practitioners, and explore how the field supports community health. The bill has no binding policy changes or funding provisions - its purpose is purely symbolic recognition of the profession's role in healthcare. It directly affects Michigan residents and physical therapy practitioners by highlighting their contributions during a designated month.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a law with policy changes. It declares October 2025 as "Pastor Appreciation Month" in Michigan to recognize pastors' contributions to their congregations and communities. The resolution expresses support for pastors' work through "wise counsel" and spiritual leadership, based on religious references in the text. It has no legal effect or direct impact on any specific group beyond symbolic recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 4834 is a procedural bill that revises Michigan's 1945 Aeronautics Code (MCL 259.2 et seq.) by amending 21 existing sections and adding a new Section 89c while repealing Section 36. It updates the legal language and structure of the code without creating new policy or directly affecting specific individuals or entities. The bill focuses on administrative and technical corrections to the state's aviation regulatory framework. As a code revision, it primarily impacts state agencies and aviation-related entities governed by this statute. The bill is currently in committee referral stage after its first reading and committee review.

Maddy summaryHB 4835 amends Michigan's law enforcement standards act to update the legal definition of "law enforcement officer." It specifically adds airport law enforcement officers (appointed by public airport authorities) and clarifies that certain other roles - like public safety officers at community colleges and conservation officers - also qualify under this definition. The bill directly affects these officers, ensuring they fall under the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards' requirements for training and certification. This is a definitional update, not a policy change, and affects who must meet the state's law enforcement standards.

Maddy summaryHB 5083 eliminates the state tax on wine sales in Michigan. The bill removes the existing tax rates (13.5 cents per liter for wine under 16% alcohol, 20 cents for higher-alcohol wine) from the Liquor Control Code, which currently applies to wine manufacturers and wholesalers. This change directly affects wine producers, distributors, and retailers by removing their obligation to pay this specific tax. The bill does not alter other provisions related to sacramental wine, mixed spirit drinks, or tax collection procedures.