Rep. Gina Johnsen

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4337 proposes to amend Michigan's code of criminal procedure. It specifically modifies section 16t of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16t), which pertains to sentencing guidelines. The bill aims to establish new sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of bringing in and harboring certain undocumented persons. This change would directly affect those charged with this specific crime and the courts responsible for their sentencing.

Maddy summaryThis bill, HB 4313, proposes an amendment to Michigan's Income Tax Act of 1967. Its stated purpose is to provide a new individual income tax deduction for residents who live in a legislative district with a vacant seat. The provided bill text outlines the existing structure for calculating taxable income and various current deductions, but it does not include the specific language or mechanisms for the proposed deduction related to vacant legislative seats. Therefore, the details of how this deduction would be implemented are not available in this truncated text.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4179 modifies the Michigan insurance code regarding gifts from life insurance producers. It increases the maximum value of merchandise that a life insurer or life insurance producer can give to an applicant or insured under a life insurance policy. The bill raises this limit from $5.00 to $50.00 per person per calendar year. This change directly affects life insurers, life insurance producers, and individuals applying for or holding life insurance policies.

Maddy summaryHR 61 is a resolution that declares April 13-20, 2025, as Holy Week in the state of Michigan. It also extends best wishes to Christians in Michigan, the United States, and worldwide for a meaningful observance of Holy Week.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution No. 63 declares April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the state of Michigan. This resolution aims to raise public awareness about child abuse and neglect, and it urges all Michiganders to support children and families, learn the signs of abuse, and take action to help prevent it.

Maddy summaryHB 4185 changes how Michigan's general sales tax revenue is distributed. It directs 15% of the 4% sales tax to cities, villages, and townships through the Glenn Steil Revenue Sharing Act. Sixty percent goes to the state school aid fund (including all 2% tax from aviation fuel sales), while 27.9% of 25% from vehicle/fuel sales funds the transportation system. Additionally, it requires $9-12 million annually from computer software sales to the Michigan health initiative fund.

Maddy summaryHB 4184 increases Michigan's excise tax on aviation fuel from 3.10 cents to 4.00 cents per gallon. It directly affects fuel sellers, airlines, and airport operators by changing how this tax revenue is distributed. The bill modifies Section 203 of the Aeronautics Code to require 35% of the tax revenue to fund the state aeronautics fund and 65% to fund qualified airports. It also retains the 1.5-cent refund for airlines operating interstate flights and the exemption for fuel used in leaded racing fuel production.

Maddy summaryHB 4186 increases Michigan's business income tax rate from 4.95% to 30% for all business activity occurring on or after January 1, 2025. This rate change directly affects businesses operating within Michigan that are subject to the state's business tax, including those previously filing under the corporate income tax act. The bill amends sections 201 and 500 of the Michigan Business Tax Act (2007 PA 36) to implement this rate increase and adjust the tax base calculations for businesses. The change represents a significant policy shift in how Michigan taxes business income, effective in 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4304 prohibits intentionally injecting, releasing, or dispersing chemicals or devices into the atmosphere to alter weather patterns or sunlight intensity. This directly affects individuals or entities conducting weather modification activities, such as cloud seeding or experimental atmospheric interventions. The bill adds this specific prohibition to Michigan's environmental protection law, making such actions illegal under state statute without requiring additional regulatory steps. It focuses on preventing intentional atmospheric interference for weather-related purposes.

Maddy summaryHB 4286 requires Michigan public schools to update health education curriculum standards by the 2026-2027 school year. It mandates specific content about human development, including an overview of pregnancy biology, fetal development inside the uterus, a 3-minute high-definition ultrasound video of early fetal organ development, and a computer-generated animation showing fertilization through birth. The bill directly affects Michigan public schools and the state Department of Education, which must revise curriculum standards to include these requirements. This is a concrete policy change to the health education curriculum, not a procedural or commemorative measure.