Rep. Angela Witwer

Maddy summaryThis bill declares November 2024 as Family Court Awareness Month in Michigan to highlight the importance of child safety and best interests in family court decisions. It aims to raise public and professional awareness about the lasting impacts of these decisions and the need for judges and court staff to use evidence-based practices in handling cases involving domestic violence and child abuse. The resolution emphasizes the importance of training professionals on topics such as coercive control and childhood trauma to ensure impartial decision-making. By designating this month, the bill seeks to encourage collaboration among legislators, advocates, and community members to improve family court practices and protect children.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Energy Stability Fund within the state treasury to help cover energy costs for specific groups of people. The fund can receive money from any source, and the state treasurer will manage its investments while the Department of Health and Human Services oversees its use. Money in the fund will not be returned to the general budget at the end of the year and can only be spent to provide energy assistance to low-income seniors, individuals with qualified disabilities, and veterans.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific section of highway M-11 in Kent County as the "Korean War Veterans Memorial Drive." The affected roadway stretches from the intersection with 3 Mile Road south to the bridge over the Grand River. By amending state highway naming laws, the legislation officially assigns this commemorative name to the route. The change applies immediately and does not alter any traffic rules or funding provisions.

Maddy summaryHB 5503 allocates approximately $17.8 billion in state funds for the 2024-2025 school year to support Michigan's K-12 public schools, intermediate school districts, and related educational entities. A significant portion of this funding is designated for student mental health services and school safety improvements, allowing districts to hire counselors and psychologists, purchase security infrastructure like cameras and door locks, and implement threat assessment training. The bill also establishes a specific allocation for a statewide technology platform to coordinate behavioral health care and manage safety incidents, while requiring that general fund money be spent before accessing other state funds. Additionally, it includes provisions for transferring any unspent general fund allocations to a stabilization fund by the end of the fiscal year.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides supplemental funding for Michigan's public schools and community colleges for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 fiscal years. It allocates specific dollar amounts from various state funds, including the general fund and the state school aid fund, to support district operations and performance incentives. The legislation also establishes a schedule for distributing these payments in monthly installments and allows for limited advance releases of funds in cases of temporary financial need. Additionally, it details exact funding figures for individual community colleges, ensuring that allocated resources are directed toward operational costs and student support programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a one-mile stretch of Interstate 75 in Oakland County, centered on the Sashabaw Road exit, as the "Lance Corporal Rodney Neal Hudson Memorial Highway." The legislation directly affects drivers and travelers using this specific section of the roadway by changing its official name to honor Lance Corporal Rodney Neal Hudson. By adding a new section to the Michigan Memorial Highway Act, the bill establishes this permanent memorial designation without altering any traffic rules or road conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes supervision requirements for individuals holding temporary licenses as emergency medical technicians, emergency medical technician specialists, or paramedics in Michigan. Under the new rules, these temporary license holders must practice only under the direct supervision of a similarly licensed professional who holds a permanent license rather than a temporary one. The legislation applies to all temporary license holders in these health occupations and does not alter the licensing standards for permanent practitioners. The act takes effect immediately upon approval and is tied to the passage of a companion bill, HB 4613.

Maddy summaryHB 5733 establishes a new tolling enforcement program that allows the Michigan Secretary of State to work with operators of toll bridges and tunnels to collect unpaid tolls. Under this program, the Secretary of State will negotiate agreements to identify vehicle owners who have failed to pay tolls and will send them official notices. The bill also creates a formal process for these individuals to dispute unpaid toll claims and sets strict rules for how data is shared and used between the state and toll operators. Additionally, the legislation requires the Secretary of State to refuse vehicle registration or title transfers if there is an outstanding unpaid toll associated with the vehicle.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates state funding for the 2024-2025 school year to public K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and community colleges in Michigan. It establishes specific dollar amounts to be drawn from various state funds, including the state school aid fund and the general fund, to support school operations and programs. The legislation also sets a schedule for distributing these funds in monthly installments and outlines procedures for handling unspent money and potential payment adjustments.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's public health laws to allow the state health department to issue nonrenewable temporary licenses to individuals who have met all licensure requirements for emergency medical roles except for specific exams. These temporary licenses are valid for one year and permit the holder to practice only under direct supervision. The measure directly affects aspiring medical first responders, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics who need time to complete their required examinations. It also includes a provision stating that the law does not take effect unless a companion bill, HB 4614, is also enacted.