Rep. Angela Witwer

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 22-28, 2026, as School-Based Health Care Awareness Week in Michigan. It recognizes Michigan's over 300 school-based health centers that provide primary, mental, and preventive care to students, highlighting their role in improving attendance, academic performance, and health outcomes. The resolution serves as a symbolic acknowledgment of these centers' work and does not create new policies, funding, or legal requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 5524 creates a program to provide financial assistance to Michigan businesses that suffer revenue losses due to unexpected street closures or road construction projects extending beyond their scheduled end dates. The bill establishes a "road construction business loss reimbursement program" that offers grants covering up to $15,000 annually per business, based on a three-year average of lost revenue. To qualify, businesses must demonstrate a significant revenue decline directly tied to construction, and applications must be reviewed within 120 days using criteria like revenue decline rate, construction duration, and traffic disruption severity. The program requires the state transportation department to annually report grant usage details - including approved/rejected applications and project statuses - to relevant legislative committees.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), declaring February 11, 2026, as "2-1-1 Day" in Michigan. It recognizes the 2-1-1 helpline service, which connects Michiganders to free health and human services (like housing, food, and disaster assistance) without creating new policies or changing how the service operates. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about the existing 2-1-1 resource, which handled over 400,000 contacts in fiscal year 2025. It has no binding effect on state programs or funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in Michigan. It formally recognizes the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization, which supports agricultural education for students in grades 7-12 through local chapters, leadership development, and career preparation. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but encourages Michiganders to celebrate FFA’s role in fostering student leadership, agricultural skills, and community engagement. It directly affects Michigan residents by promoting awareness of FFA’s educational programs and achievements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares February 16-20, 2026, as Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Awareness Week in Michigan. It aims to increase public and medical awareness of SCAD - a rare, life-threatening heart condition that disproportionately affects women, especially during pregnancy and postpartum, and is often misdiagnosed. The resolution encourages healthcare providers, researchers, and community leaders to promote education about SCAD and its warning signs. (Note: This is a symbolic awareness resolution, not a law with new requirements.)

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 2026 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes CTE's role in preparing students for high-demand, high-wage careers (like healthcare, IT, and skilled trades) without creating new laws or funding. The resolution urges continued awareness of CTE programs, which support over 115,000 Michigan high school students annually and align with projected job openings requiring postsecondary training. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding requirements and serves only to raise public awareness.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically declares February 2026 as American Heart Month and February 6, 2026, as National Wear Red Day within Michigan. It aims to raise public awareness about heart disease - particularly its disproportionate impact on women, including Black and Hispanic women - and encourages actions like learning heart health risk factors. The resolution does not create new laws or obligations; it is a non-binding declaration to support existing awareness efforts like the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign. It directly affects Michigan residents through state recognition of these national observances.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically declares February 2026 as Black History Month in Michigan, honoring African Americans' historical contributions to the state and nation. It directly affects all Michigan residents by encouraging community observances, educational programs, and reflections on Black history. The resolution does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally recognizes African American cultural, economic, and civic impacts through a state-level declaration. It aligns with national Black History Month traditions and urges Michiganders to celebrate these contributions.

Maddy summaryHB 5489 would allow 17-year-olds to apply for medical first responder and emergency medical technician (EMT) licenses in Michigan, provided their application includes parental or guardian consent. It maintains an 18-year-old minimum for higher-level roles like paramedics, emergency medical services instructors, or EMT specialists. The bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code to establish these age requirements for EMS licensure, directly affecting young individuals seeking entry into emergency medical careers. This change requires the concurrent passage of HB 5488 to take effect.