Rep. Jaime Greene

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Michigan Department of Education to publish a report on its website by June 1, 2026, and annually thereafter. The report will display the student-to-teacher ratio for every public school in the state. This change aims to increase transparency regarding class sizes and staffing levels across the public education system.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a dedicated fund within the state school aid system to support school districts in consolidating administrative and operational functions. It allows districts to apply for grants of up to $250,000 to conduct feasibility studies on merging services such as finance, human resources, information technology, transportation, and facility management. The legislation also establishes rules for how the fund is managed, including requirements that study results be shared publicly and that infrastructure funding be withheld until facility condition assessments are completed.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Emergency Responder Employment Protection Act to forbid employers from firing, disciplining, or discriminating against paid employees who take time off to respond to emergencies. It specifically protects licensed professionals such as firefighters, medical staff, and emergency management workers, while explicitly excluding law enforcement officers. To qualify for this protection, an employee must notify their employer of their status and provide verification of the emergency need, provided their absence does not create a safety hazard. The law does not require employers to pay for this time off or override existing collective bargaining agreements, but it allows affected workers to sue for damages if their rights are violated.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of highway M-26 in Adams Township as the "Private Wesley Vietti Karna Memorial Highway." The designated stretch runs from Academy Street south to Hubbard Avenue. By adding a new section to the Michigan Memorial Highway Act, the legislation formally assigns this name to the road to honor Private Wesley Vietti Karna.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes supervision requirements for individuals holding temporary licenses as emergency medical technicians, emergency medical technician specialists, or paramedics in Michigan. Under the new rules, these temporary license holders must practice only under the direct supervision of a similarly licensed professional who holds a permanent license rather than a temporary one. The legislation applies to all temporary license holders in these health occupations and does not alter the licensing standards for permanent practitioners. The act takes effect immediately upon approval and is tied to the passage of a companion bill, HB 4613.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or offering for sale of cultivated meat within Michigan. Cultivated meat is defined as meat produced from animal cells grown in a laboratory outside of the living animal. The legislation amends existing food safety laws to add this specific ban while maintaining current labeling requirements for other meat products. If a person violates this prohibition, they could face misdemeanor charges, fines, or imprisonment.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's public health laws to allow the state health department to issue nonrenewable temporary licenses to individuals who have met all licensure requirements for emergency medical roles except for specific exams. These temporary licenses are valid for one year and permit the holder to practice only under direct supervision. The measure directly affects aspiring medical first responders, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics who need time to complete their required examinations. It also includes a provision stating that the law does not take effect unless a companion bill, HB 4614, is also enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates a specific stretch of M-53 in Macomb County as the "Officer Leroy Imus Memorial Highway" to honor a fallen law enforcement officer. The legislation affects the Michigan State Transportation Department by amending state laws to recognize this new name for the road segment running from 17 Mile Road to Hall Road. Once signed into law, the change immediately updates official records and signage to reflect the memorial title.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Michigan Unemployment Agency to get approval from both houses of the state legislature before making specific changes to its operations. Under the new rules, the agency cannot move staff between divisions, cancel the waiting period for first unemployment payments, or remove computer systems designed to detect potential fraud. These systems currently flag claims based on factors like blacklisted email addresses, out-of-state addresses, or duplicate information such as shared bank accounts and IP addresses. Essentially, the legislation ensures that significant shifts in how the agency manages its workforce or verifies claimants must be explicitly authorized by lawmakers first.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges Congress to eliminate the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, which is the federal government's primary system for issuing student loans. The bill cites the program's role in contributing to a national student debt crisis, noting that millions of borrowers now owe over $1.7 trillion and face significant financial strain. It argues that stopping the issuance of new federal loans is necessary to prevent future economic crises and protect borrowers from delinquency. As a non-binding resolution, it does not directly change any laws but serves to formally request that lawmakers consider repealing the program.