Rep. Tonya Phillips

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares October 23, 2025, as Detroit-Windsor Tunnel Day in Michigan to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the tunnel's opening. It recognizes the tunnel as a vital cross-border infrastructure link between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, highlighting its role in moving over 3.7 million vehicles annually and supporting 325 jobs and $595 million in economic impact for Detroit. The resolution serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of the tunnel's historical significance and ongoing economic contributions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares October 25, 2025, as World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day in Michigan. It directly honors individuals living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, their families, and support organizations like the Spina Bifida Association within the state. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about these conditions, promote earlier detection and support, and recognize ongoing efforts to improve care and research. As a symbolic gesture with no new policies or funding, it does not impose obligations but seeks to foster community recognition.

Maddy summaryHR 185 is a symbolic resolution declaring October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Michigan. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but officially recognizes the month for state-wide awareness efforts. The resolution directly affects Michigan state government by directing official recognition during that period, though it does not change policies or impact individuals. This is a procedural measure introduced and adopted by Representative Stephanie Young on October 21, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 5071 provides supplemental state funding for programs addressing violence against women, specifically allocating money to support existing grant programs under Michigan's Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) initiatives. This bill directly affects state agencies and local organizations administering these grants, such as domestic violence shelters and legal aid services. The key mechanism is creating a new appropriation within the state budget for fiscal year 2026 to cover costs not previously funded. It does not change eligibility or program rules but ensures continued funding for these services through a dedicated budget line. The bill is currently under review by the Appropriations Committee after its introduction on September 26, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 5072 allocates supplemental state funds specifically for testing sexual assault kits in Michigan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It directly affects state law enforcement agencies and crime laboratories responsible for processing these kits by providing dedicated budget resources. The bill creates a new appropriation within the state budget to cover testing costs, ensuring these kits can be processed without relying on existing funding streams. This is a funding measure, not a policy change to how kits are collected or handled.

Maddy summaryHB 5070 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funds for Michigan's prenatal and infant support program. It directly affects the program by providing dedicated funding for services supporting pregnant individuals and infants. The bill creates a formal funding mechanism (an appropriation act) to ensure these funds are available for the 2026 fiscal year. As a procedural budget measure, it does not change program eligibility or service rules but secures financial resources for existing support services.

Maddy summaryHB 5043 amends Michigan's Marihuana Act to clarify and update definitions related to industrial hemp. It specifically revises Section 3(f) to define "industrial hemp" as cannabis plants or products with a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis, and Section 3(i) explicitly states that industrial hemp is excluded from the definition of "marihuana." This change directly affects hemp businesses, regulators, and consumers by ensuring products meeting the 0.3% THC threshold are legally classified as hemp, not marijuana, under state law. The bill makes no new regulatory requirements but aligns existing definitions with current standards.

Maddy summaryHB 5040 creates a state licensing system for businesses processing consumable hemp products, such as edibles, beverages, or infused items containing nonintoxicating cannabinoids (e.g., CBD products that don’t cause intoxication). Businesses must apply for a license by providing detailed operational information, including key personnel details and location specifics, and pay required fees. Licenses are valid for one year with renewal options but may be denied for incomplete applications, business locations in dwellings, unpaid fees, or false statements. The bill repeals an older law (2014 PA 547) and establishes a dedicated fund for hemp-related activities.

Maddy summaryHB 5042 clarifies definitions and technical requirements in Michigan's Industrial Hemp Growers Act. It specifically defines key terms like "acceptable THC level" (using measurement of uncertainty to ensure samples meet the 0.3% delta-9-THC limit) and "compliance monitoring testing facility" (lab standards for federal drug agency registration). The bill directly affects hemp growers, testing labs, and state regulators by standardizing how THC testing is conducted and reported. These changes ensure consistent compliance with state hemp regulations and align testing protocols with federal requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 5047 requires utility providers (including municipal, cooperative, and private electric/gas companies) to automatically enroll eligible customers in winter protection programs. Specifically, it mandates automatic enrollment of senior citizens (65+ or 62+ as of October 2023) starting November 1, 2025, and households with children under 16 starting September 1, 2025. Providers must identify eligible customers using methods like phone calls, mail, or bill inserts, and provide detailed program information via bill inserts 2 months before enrollment. Annual reports on enrollment numbers must be submitted to providers’ governing bodies by April 28 each year, beginning in 2026. The bill amends Michigan’s public utilities code (MCL 460.9o, 460.10t, and adds 460.9x) to implement these requirements.