Rep. David Martin

Maddy summaryHB 4073 modifies Michigan's criminal procedure law to require specific warrant procedures for investigations involving the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). It amends Section 1602 of the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL 324.1602) and adds a new Section 1507 to clarify warrant requirements for DNR officers conducting searches or seizures under environmental enforcement. This change directly affects DNR law enforcement actions, ensuring they follow defined judicial authorization processes for certain investigations. The bill passed the House on November 4, 2025, with 63 yeas and 37 nays.

Maddy summaryHB 4929 amends Michigan's health licensing law to create a new, streamlined process for health professionals (like doctors, nurses, or therapists) to voluntarily surrender their licenses. It adds a specific section (MCL 333.16202) outlining the procedure for license relinquishment, replacing the previous, less defined process. This change directly affects licensed health workers seeking to exit practice without administrative hurdles, ensuring a clear, formal pathway for voluntary license surrender.

Maddy summaryHR 196 is a resolution demanding Michigan's Secretary of State comply with a federal request for an unredacted copy of the state's voter registration list, as required by the Civil Rights Act of 1960 and the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. It directly affects the Michigan Secretary of State's office by mandating disclosure of voter data within legal limits. The bill does not create new law but compels adherence to existing federal requirements for voter list transparency. This procedural resolution focuses solely on directing state compliance with federal mandates, not altering election policies.

Maddy summaryHB 5194 is a supplemental appropriations bill for Michigan's fiscal year 2026, providing additional state funding to various departments and agencies. It specifically allocates funds for food pantries, ensuring state resources support organizations distributing food assistance. The bill creates a new budget allocation to supplement existing funds, with conditions on how the money can be spent. This directly affects state agencies managing food assistance programs and community food pantries serving residents in need.

Maddy summaryHB 5165 requires Michigan's Department of Environment to transition from paper-based to electronic submissions for environmental compliance documents related to underground storage tanks starting October 1, 2026. It directly affects businesses managing underground fuel tanks, as well as other entities submitting registrations, inspection reports, and test results under Part 211 of Michigan's environmental law. The bill mandates a web-based digital system with features like mobile access, GPS tracking for facilities, embedded digital cameras for inspections, and 24/7 searchable document storage. This replaces current paper-based processes with a standardized electronic platform for all required submissions. The key change is making digital submission mandatory for all specified documents, improving data accessibility and management for the department.

Maddy summaryHR 195 is a resolution opposing Michigan's proposed Health Education Standards Framework. It urges the Michigan Department of Education to redraft the standards or the Michigan State Board of Education to reject them, specifically requesting the exclusion of content related to gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation from health education standards. The resolution cites parental rights and existing law requiring local control and opt-out provisions for sex education as justification. It directly targets state education officials, not students or schools, and serves as a non-binding request for policy revision.

Maddy summaryHB 4913 modifies Michigan's licensing requirements for architects by allowing apprenticeships to count toward the required professional experience. Currently, applicants must document "professional experience in architectural work" to become licensed; this bill would update that requirement to explicitly permit apprenticeship programs as acceptable documentation. The change directly affects aspiring architects seeking licensure in Michigan, particularly those in training programs. It does not alter existing requirements for professional engineers or surveyors, which remain unchanged in the bill text. This is a concrete policy adjustment to streamline entry into the architectural profession.

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 4526 amends Michigan's condemnation law to clarify how courts review the "public necessity" of utility projects (like power lines) when property owners challenge them. It requires courts to hold hearings within 30 days of a challenge and decide within 60 days, prioritizing transmission line routes near public land, existing rights-of-way, or property boundaries. For private utility projects, courts must determine necessity based on evidence, while certificates from the Public Service Commission create a "prima facie" case for necessity. The bill also limits appeals of court rulings on necessity to require court permission, streamlining the process for utility companies and property owners.

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.