Rep. David Martin

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates March 1-4, 2026, as Great American Prayer Week in Michigan to recognize the Great American Prayer Revival movement. The bill does not create new laws or change government operations but serves as a symbolic declaration honoring the movement's focus on prayer and national unity. It references historical religious revivals in American history to frame the week as a time for spiritual reflection and community engagement. The measure is a ceremonial resolution with no legal effect beyond official recognition of the date.

Maddy summaryHB 5661 amends the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Act to clarify and expand the administrative powers of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) in managing the state's home loan and housing assistance programs. The bill does not create new funding or change eligibility requirements for existing programs but instead updates the legal authority under which MSHDA operates. Key provisions allow the authority to conduct housing studies, collect fees for loans and publications, salvage usable housing from demolition projects, and manage mortgage loans and foreclosures with specific flexibility for property acquisition and resale. The legislation also authorizes MSHDA to accept gifts and grants from various levels of government and to invest reserve funds in state or federal obligations. This bill is tied to HB 5660 and was introduced in March 2026, with no changes to the specific programs themselves, only to the operational framework governing the authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the MI Home Program Act to increase housing supply and affordability in Michigan by establishing new state funds and programs for grants, loans, and assistance. It defines specific categories of eligible applicants and developers, including local governments, nonprofits, and individuals, while allowing qualified zoning changes that reduce parking requirements, permit smaller homes, and encourage denser development near transit. The legislation empowers the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to administer these programs and distribute money to support the construction, rehabilitation, and rental of residential properties for income-qualified households.

Maddy summaryHB 4909 amends Michigan's cosmetology school regulations to strengthen oversight and student protections. It requires schools to limit student attendance to 40 hours weekly, maintain monthly attendance records, establish grading systems, and verify students have a high school education or equivalent. The bill mandates that students complete at least 350 hours of general cosmetology training (or 1/4 of specialized program hours) before practicing on the public, and prohibits schools from charging fees for teaching apprentices. These changes directly affect cosmetology schools, apprentices, and their students by standardizing training requirements and record-keeping.

Maddy summaryHB 4932 modifies Michigan's continuing education requirements for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians renewing their licenses. It adds a new requirement that 100% of the continuing education hours must include pain and symptom management content, as specified by the department. The bill also allows all continuing education to be completed online or electronically through department-approved programs. This applies directly to licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians seeking license renewal in Michigan, without changing the existing hour requirements (30 hours for pharmacists, 20 hours for technicians).

Maddy summaryHB 4934 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to clarify that relicensing a temporary psychology license (after it lapses) counts as one renewal under existing rules. This specifically affects psychologists who held temporary licenses under Sections 18223(2) or (4) but let their licenses expire. The bill allows these individuals to have their relicensed status treated as a valid renewal, avoiding the need to restart the full temporary license period. It does not change education, experience, or examination requirements for new applicants or standard license renewals.

Maddy summaryHB 5210 allows commercial fishing license holders to list multiple vessels on a single license instead of requiring separate licenses for each boat. Licensees can add or remove vessels anytime by providing written notice to the department. The bill also clarifies rules for transferring licenses when boats are sold, damaged, or lost, including fee adjustments for larger vessels or non-resident transfers. All vessels listed under one license must operate within 50 miles of the originally designated port.

Maddy summaryHB 5219 would allow direct farm-to-consumer sales of raw milk and raw milk products in Michigan by amending the Food Law. It defines "direct farm-to-consumer product" to explicitly include raw milk meeting requirements under the 2001 Manufacturing Milk Law, enabling farmers to sell these products directly to consumers on their property. The bill adds new sections (4102a and 4102b) to establish this sales pathway while maintaining existing pasteurization requirements for other sales. This change directly affects farmers producing raw milk and consumers purchasing it directly from farms, without altering commercial milk sales rules.

Maddy summaryHB 5217 would allow direct farm-to-consumer sales of raw (unpasteurized) milk and milk products by dairy producers who comply with specific safety standards under Michigan's Food Law (2000). It amends existing milk regulations to explicitly permit this sale method, provided producers meet requirements in Section 4102a of the Food Law and adhere to the definition of "direct farm-to-consumer producer" from the Food Law. This change affects small dairy farms selling directly to consumers, not restaurants or grocery stores, and maintains existing pasteurization requirements for all other milk sales. The bill requires compliance with state safety protocols but does not alter pasteurization rules for commercial distribution.

Maddy summaryHB 5534 requires Michigan state departments and agencies to submit annual reports to the legislature within 90 days of each legislative session's start. These reports must include specific recommendations for reducing the rules and requirements (regulatory burden) imposed by each department or agency. The bill directly affects all state executive branch departments and agencies by mandating this transparency and accountability measure. It creates a formal process for the legislature to review and potentially act on agency regulations, without specifying any required changes to the regulations themselves.