Rep. Tonya Phillips

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4449, known as the "employee family health privacy act," aims to protect employees in Michigan. It prohibits employers from making employment decisions, such as hiring, firing, or compensation, based on the known or believed health condition or illness of an employee's family member. The bill also prevents employers from inquiring about a family member's health status, with exceptions for verifying sick leave, family and medical leave eligibility, or processing health coverage claims. Additionally, it prohibits retaliation against individuals who act to enforce their rights under this act and allows for civil actions to seek remedies for violations.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 89 is a resolution introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives. It formally affirms the constitutional right of the people of Michigan to propose and approve amendments to the state's constitution. This right includes amendments that impact federal elections, such as those passed as Proposal 3 of 2018 and Proposal 2 of 2022. The resolution underscores the ability of Michigan citizens to directly participate in amending their state's foundational document.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 90 is a resolution urging the President, the United States Congress, and the National Labor Relations Board to enact policies that would ban employers from permanently replacing striking employees. This aims to strengthen protections for workers who are on strike.

Maddy summaryHB 4288 prohibits Michigan state agencies from hiring for unclassified positions based on factors other than objective merit, such as education or work experience. It directly affects state agencies hiring for roles outside the classified civil service (e.g., certain executive branch positions). The bill requires hiring decisions to rely solely on merit-based criteria and imposes civil fines of up to $10,000 per violation, with the attorney general authorized to collect penalties. This legislation creates new requirements for state hiring practices under Michigan law.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution No. 86 is a procedural resolution that declares May 5-9, 2025, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the state of Michigan. It encourages all citizens to recognize and thank teachers for their dedication to students, schools, and communities.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution No. 83 declares April 30-May 6, 2025, as Junior Achievement Week in the state of Michigan. This resolution recognizes Junior Achievement's contributions to financial literacy education for youth across the state.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 80 declares May 2025 as Treatment Court Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution recognizes the role of treatment courts in justice reform and their impact on individuals and communities across Michigan.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4407, also known as the "MIcare act," proposes to establish a universal and unified health care system for all residents of Michigan. This bill aims to provide health care coverage through a simplified, publicly administered, and single claims payment system. It intends to integrate existing programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and MIChild, to the maximum extent permitted by federal law and waivers. The legislation creates a MIcare board and fund, and directs the Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate reform efforts and develop a strategic plan for its implementation.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4409 requires employers in Michigan to create and maintain a written job description for every position, directly affecting employers, job applicants, and current employees. These descriptions must detail essential duties, required skills, working conditions, schedule, and salary information. Employers must provide the applicable job description to applicants during recruitment, hiring, or promotion, and to any employee upon request. Current employees must also be given an opportunity to review and initial any revised job description before it is applied to them. Violations can lead to escalating civil fines for employers and allow aggrieved individuals to sue for actual damages or $10,000, plus attorney fees.

Maddy summaryHB 4261 creates the Public Safety and Violence Prevention Fund within Michigan's trust fund system. It establishes the fund using money from the general sales tax (Section 25 of 1933 PA 167), donations, and investment earnings, with funds permanently staying in the account instead of lapsing to the general fund. Starting September 30, 2026, the state treasurer will distribute the fund’s revenues: 2% to health services for community violence intervention grants, 2% to crime victim funds, and the remainder based on each city/village/township’s violent crime rate (with a 5% reduction for areas not meeting crime reduction targets). This directly affects local governments receiving funds, the Department of Health and Human Services (administering grants), and crime victim programs.