Rep. Gina Johnsen

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the manufacture and sale of lab-grown meat, defined as meat produced from cultured animal cells, within Michigan. It achieves this by adding a specific ban to the state's food law, which currently regulates labeling requirements for ingredients and meat composition. The legislation does not alter existing rules for conventional meat products but explicitly prevents the commercialization of cultivated meat.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents employers from raising their unemployment insurance contribution rates if they laid off workers due to avian influenza outbreaks in poultry or livestock after April 3, 2024. It applies to businesses that were already paying a specific contribution rate as of January 1, 2024, and ensures those rates remain unchanged for qualifying layoffs. The measure aims to protect employers from additional financial penalties when they are forced to reduce staff because of the bird flu.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changes to Michigan's sentencing guidelines regarding the crime of bringing in and harboring certain undocumented persons. It directly affects judges who determine punishments for individuals charged with this specific offense by updating the rules they must follow. The legislation amends an existing section of the state's criminal procedure code to modify how sentences are calculated or applied in these cases. By altering the statutory framework, the bill aims to standardize the sentencing process for this particular type of immigration-related crime.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's penal code to establish new felony charges for knowingly bringing, transporting, harboring, or encouraging undocumented immigrants to enter or remain in the state. It specifically targets individuals who facilitate illegal entry outside designated ports of entry, move people already in the country illegally, or hire large groups of unauthorized workers for commercial gain. The legislation outlines a tiered punishment system where penalties increase based on the severity of the crime, such as whether it causes serious bodily injury, results in death, or is committed for financial profit. A notable exception is included for religious organizations that sponsor volunteer ministers and missionaries, provided they have been members for at least one year and receive no compensation. Additionally, the bill creates specific felony provisions for employers who knowingly hire ten or more undocumented workers within a single year, with harsher penalties for cases involving organized crime, dangerous transportation methods, or public health risks.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May 23, 2024, as Stop the Bleed Day throughout Michigan to raise awareness about hemorrhage control. The measure highlights the importance of bystanders using tourniquets or direct pressure to stop life-threatening bleeding before emergency responders arrive. By officially recognizing this date, the bill aims to encourage citizens and public venues like schools and businesses to participate in training and stock bleeding control kits.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares May 2024 as Klinefelter Syndrome Awareness Month in Michigan to highlight the condition affecting males with an extra X chromosome. It aims to increase public understanding of the syndrome, which impacts one in 500 men, and to support families and caregivers through education and advocacy. The resolution emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and available medical interventions to improve quality of life for those living with the condition.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new legal process allowing property owners to quickly remove individuals who are unlawfully occupying their residential homes without going through a standard court eviction hearing. Under the new procedure, an owner or their agent can submit a sworn complaint to the county sheriff detailing specific conditions, such as confirming the occupant is not a tenant, family member, or current owner. If the sheriff verifies the complaint, they must immediately serve a notice to vacate and can assist the owner in changing locks and removing personal belongings, with the owner responsible for paying the sheriff's standby fee. The law also establishes that anyone wrongfully removed using this process can sue for damages, including triple the fair market rent, while noting that owners remain liable if they make false statements in their complaint.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to allow individuals with a valid hunting license to hunt coyotes year-round in Michigan, removing previous seasonal restrictions. It maintains the requirement for a separate fur harvester's license to hunt other fur-bearing animals but clarifies that this license is only valid for species without established bag limits starting March 1, 2014. The legislation also outlines specific licensing fees and eligibility rules for residents and nonresidents, including a discount for minor children. These changes would directly affect hunters and trappers by expanding the time available to hunt coyotes while adjusting regulations for other fur-bearing species.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the third Sunday of April each year as "Autism Acceptance Day" in Michigan. It establishes this specific date as an official observance to raise awareness about autism within the state. The legislation does not create new legal requirements or funding but simply recognizes the day in state records.