Rep. Phil Green

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 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 (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 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 summaryHB 5087 amends Michigan's tobacco tax revenue distribution, changing how funds from cigarette and other tobacco product taxes are allocated. The key change adds an annual inflation adjustment (based on the Consumer Price Index) to the $3 million allocated yearly to the Michigan State Capitol Historic Site Fund for maintenance and preservation projects. The bill maintains existing allocations, directing 41.62% to the state school aid fund, 31.875% to the Medicaid trust fund, 2.4375% to health and safety programs, and 0.555% to county indigent health care. These changes directly affect public schools, Medicaid services, state health programs, and Capitol building maintenance.

Maddy summaryHB 4522 modifies Michigan's vehicle code to require heavy trucks (over 10,000 pounds gross weight) to drive in any lane on freeways with three or more lanes for travel in the same direction, rather than restricting them to the rightmost lanes. This directly affects commercial truck drivers and fleet operators on Michigan freeways. The law specifies exceptions allowing trucks to use the right lane only for left turns, safety reasons, or construction-related lane closures. It also prohibits local governments from creating conflicting lane-use ordinances for these situations.

Maddy summaryHB 5019 requires juveniles convicted of specific crimes - including prostitution-related offenses (like violating sections 451, 454, or 462 of the Michigan Penal Code) - to provide DNA samples and secretor status for state law enforcement databases. It directly affects juveniles found responsible for these offenses, mandating DNA collection by juvenile agencies without requiring consent or a court order. The bill imposes a $60 fee on affected juveniles to cover DNA profiling costs, with funds directed to the state police forensic division. This amendment expands existing DNA collection requirements under the Juvenile Facilities Act to include additional prostitution and commercial sexual activity violations.

Maddy summaryHB 5029 modifies Michigan's Movable Bridge Fund to clarify how funds are distributed for the operation of publicly owned movable bridges (like drawbridges). It requires bridge owners and operators to submit annual operational cost data, which the state transportation department uses to calculate fund distributions based on estimated costs. The fund, which retains unused money year-to-year, may also cover required federal bridge inspections or analyses if no other funding exists - until December 2030. Operational costs covered include routine operation expenses (e.g., staffing), but exclude maintenance, repairs, or capital improvements.

Maddy summaryHB 4971 amends Michigan's Use Tax Act to clarify that promotional merchandise (including items like baby diapers) transferred to out-of-state customers via redemption offers qualifies for resale exemptions. It specifically updates Section 4(c)(i) to include promotional merchandise shipped outside Michigan as exempt from use tax, directly affecting retailers and businesses selling such items to out-of-state customers. The key mechanism expands existing resale exemptions to cover promotional goods sent to customers in other states, aligning with how businesses handle cross-state promotions. This change does not create new exemptions but clarifies existing rules for promotional sales. (Note: The bill title mentions "baby diapers," but the actual amendment applies broadly to all promotional merchandise, not specifically diapers.)