Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 70 declares April 2025 as Gold Star Spouses Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution officially recognizes and honors the surviving husbands and wives of U.S. Armed Forces members who lost their lives in service to the nation.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4357 amends Michigan's election law concerning township officers. The bill modifies the official start date for the terms of office for these elected officials. Specifically, for township officers elected after December 31, 2024, their terms will commence at 12 noon on December 1 following their election, rather than the current November 20 start date. This change affects township officers and the administrative timing of their transition into office.
Maddy summaryHB 4360 modifies the start dates for terms of office for elected officials in Michigan's home rule villages. For village officers elected after December 31, 2024, their terms will begin at 12 noon on December 1 following their election, overriding any conflicting village charter provisions. The bill also specifies that individuals elected to fill a vacancy cannot take the oath of office until the election results have been certified.
Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 30 is a resolution urging the United States Congress to enact legislation that would remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list. This action would transfer the authority for managing gray wolf populations from the federal government back to individual states.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4368 amends Michigan's Public Health Code regarding the reporting of infant deaths. It expands existing provisions to include the death of an infant who was born alive after an attempted abortion and then surrendered to an emergency service provider or a newborn safety device under the safe delivery of newborns law. For such cases, the bill mandates that the deceased infant be listed as "Baby Doe" and prohibits reporting any information that would directly identify the infant or their parents, such as names or addresses. It also reinforces the timelines for funeral directors and physicians to certify and file death records.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4331 establishes an "Ebony alert" system in Michigan to aid in locating missing women between the ages of 18 and 65, referred to as "qualifying individuals." This system is activated when a qualifying individual is reported missing under suspicious circumstances and is believed to be at risk, developmentally disabled, cognitively impaired, or abducted. The Department of State Police will create and maintain a plan to rapidly disseminate information to radio and television stations statewide. The bill also creates an Ebony Alert Fund to support the system's operation and prohibits intentionally making false reports, imposing penalties for violations.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4330 aims to modify Michigan's State School Aid Act. This bill would allow parents of nonpublic or home-schooled students in grades K-12 to enroll their children in a public school for a core subject without requiring them to enroll in all other core subjects. It amends section 166b of the act, which outlines conditions for part-time public
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4333 proposes to amend Michigan's Code of Criminal Procedure, specifically section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k). The bill aims to establish or modify sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of offenses related to conducting pathogen enhancement engineering or research. These guidelines would provide a framework for judges to determine appropriate penalties for such crimes. It directly affects individuals involved in this type of research and the state's judicial system by standardizing sentencing procedures for these specific offenses.
Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4332 prohibits individuals and governmental entities in Michigan from conducting "pathogen enhancement engineering or research," defined as altering pathogens to enhance their harmfulness or spread. Violations of this prohibition would be considered a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison, a $100,000 fine, or both. The bill also establishes a $50,000 reward for individuals whose reports lead to the discovery of such prohibited activities. Additionally, the department would be required to notify employees of biological research facilities about this reward and provide educational materials.
Maddy summaryHB 4336 amends Michigan's penal code to create new state crimes related to individuals who are not authorized to be in the United States. The bill establishes felony and misdemeanor offenses for knowingly bringing, transporting, harboring, or encouraging such persons to enter or remain in the U.S. It also creates a felony offense for knowingly hiring ten or more undocumented individuals for employment within a 12-month period. Penalties include fines and imprisonment, with higher penalties for offenses involving commercial gain, serious injury, or death. An exception is provided for religious organizations bringing in volunteer ministers or missionaries.
