Rep. Gina Johnsen

Maddy summaryHB 4035 requires counties with populations over 1 million that violate sewage discharge permits to create and implement a plan reducing average sewage overflows by 50% within 5 years. The plan must be submitted within one year of the first violation and approved by the state environmental department within 180 days. Counties failing to submit or complete the plan face monthly fines up to $1 million and potential permit denial for sewage operations. This bill directly affects large urban counties with sewage infrastructure issues, aiming to reduce pollution through enforceable reduction targets.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares January 26-February 1, 2025, as Catholic Schools Week in Michigan. It is a symbolic gesture by the Michigan House of Representatives recognizing Catholic schools' role in the state. The resolution cites their educational impact (51,497 students across 214 schools), cost savings to taxpayers ($494 million annually), and community contributions, but does not create new laws or alter funding. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect beyond the official recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares January 26-February 1, 2025, as "School Choice Week" in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes the variety of educational options available to students, including public schools, charter schools, private schools, and homeschooling, as noted in the resolution's preamble. The resolution has no binding effect on policy or funding - it is a ceremonial observance to highlight existing school choice opportunities. It was introduced by Rep. Tim Kelly and adopted on January 23, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares January 27, 2025, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in Michigan. It symbolically honors Holocaust victims, survivors, and liberators through a state-level recognition, emphasizing reflection on the historical atrocities committed during the Holocaust. The resolution encourages Michiganders to remember this history as a reminder to combat hatred through education and remembrance, without creating new legal requirements or affecting specific groups.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public and nonpublic schools in Michigan to adopt and implement a standardized plan for response terminology starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The law mandates that school boards and directors use consistent language when communicating about safety incidents to ensure clarity across the education system. However, the bill does not take effect unless it is passed together with a companion bill, HB 4096.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Michigan State Police to create a standardized set of response terms and a color-coding system for schools by July 1, 2026. The new rules will guide how public and nonpublic schools, along with local law enforcement, communicate during specific incidents occurring on school property. By establishing a uniform language and visual code, the legislation aims to improve coordination between schools and police when handling emergencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands legal protections for individuals who voluntarily provide emergency bleeding control, such as using pressure, dressings, or tourniquets, to people in medical distress. It states that these individuals cannot be sued for damages resulting from their actions unless they act with gross negligence or willful misconduct. The law applies to anyone without a pre-existing duty to help who responds in good faith to an emergency situation. This change aims to encourage bystanders to assist with life-saving bleeding control measures without fear of civil liability.

Maddy summaryHB 5847 amends Michigan's Fourth Class City Act to update the language regarding a city's power to regulate prostitution and commercial sexual activity. The bill replaces the term "prostitution" with "commercial sexual activity" in the list of general powers granted to city councils to prevent vice and immorality. This change allows local governments in fourth-class cities to pass ordinances targeting these activities using more modern terminology. The legislation does not create new crimes or penalties but clarifies the scope of existing municipal authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires hospitals and surgical outpatient facilities in Michigan to offer any leftover eye drops or ointments to patients after certain eye surgeries or treatments. The rule applies specifically when the medication was provided by the facility, used during an inpatient stay, and is needed for the patient's continued care at home. If a pharmacist dispenses the remaining medication, they must label it properly and do not need to provide additional usage instructions if the doctor already did so. This change aims to ensure patients have access to necessary post-procedure medications without needing to purchase them elsewhere.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that health club owners, operators, and employees have no legal duty to provide emergency services when using an automated external defibrillator (AED) on their premises. It achieves this by amending the existing Good Samaritan Act to explicitly state that individuals are not required to render emergency aid in these situations. The legislation also confirms that this change does not restrict the protections already available under the state's Good Samaritan Act for other types of emergency assistance.