Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4519 designates the stonefly (Pteronarcys sp.) as the official insect of the state of Michigan. This bill creates a new act solely for this symbolic purpose.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 115 is a resolution from the Michigan House of Representatives that urges the President and the United States Congress to fully fund Medicaid. It also calls on federal officials to reject any proposals that would reduce access to care or shift costs onto states, healthcare providers, and vulnerable individuals.
Maddy summaryHB 4494 revises the Michigan penal code concerning redemption game machines. The bill modifies the conditions under which these games are exempt from general gaming prohibitions, allowing for games determined by a combination of skill and chance. It significantly increases the maximum prize value for redemption games, permitting awards up to $500, which can include stored value cards redeemable at retailers. The legislation also introduces new regulations, such as limiting establishments to eight machines that award stored value cards and establishing penalties for tampering with certified game software. These changes primarily affect businesses that offer redemption games and their players.
Maddy summaryHB 4495 proposes to amend Michigan's code of criminal procedure, specifically section 16o of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16o). The bill aims to revise the penal code to allow for redemption games. This change directly affects businesses that operate redemption games and individuals who participate in them by clarifying their legal status under criminal law.
Maddy summaryHB 4496 amends Michigan's insurance code to require health insurance policies to cover a 12-month supply of prescription contraceptives. It mandates that insurers provide coverage for these contraceptives, which are on the health plan's formulary, to be dispensed all at once unless otherwise requested or instructed by a prescriber. The bill also requires coverage for necessary outpatient services related to prescribing or dispensing contraceptives, if other prescription drugs are covered by the policy. While standard cost-sharing like copayments and deductibles can apply, insurers are prohibited from imposing utilization controls that limit the supply to less than 12 months. This measure applies to health insurance policies beginning December 31, 2025.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 105 proposes to formally censure Representative Josh Schriver of Michigan's Sixty-sixth House District. The resolution asserts that Representative Schriver, in his official capacity, made statements promoting the "great replacement" conspiracy theory. These statements are cited as being inconsistent with his oath of office to uphold the U.S. Constitution and as violations of House rules regarding member conduct and maintaining public confidence. If adopted, the resolution would officially reprimand Representative Schriver for these actions.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4478 proposes to update Michigan's sentencing guidelines for crimes involving firearms. It aims to amend section 11b of chapter XVII of the Code of Criminal Procedure (MCL 777.11b). This revision would modify the existing framework used by the judicial system to determine penalties for firearm-related offenses, directly affecting individuals charged with such crimes. The bill is tied to House Bill 4479.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4488 proposes a new refundable working parent tax credit for Michigan taxpayers, effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. The bill would allow a credit of $5,000 for each qualified dependent who is three years of age or less, up to a maximum of three dependents per tax year. To be eligible, a taxpayer must have at least $10,000 in earned income for the tax year. If the credit exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability, the remaining amount would be refunded.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4476 designates May 8th of each year as "Victory in Europe Day" in the state. This designation commemorates the victory of the United States and its allies over Nazi Germany during World War II.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4485 proposes to amend the law concerning county employee retirement benefits. The bill aims to allow retired county employees to be re-employed specifically within a county sheriff's office. Under this proposed change, individuals returning to work in a sheriff's office would be able to do so without forfeiting their existing retirement allowance. The specific details of the amendment are not provided in the truncated bill text.
