Rep. Angela Rigas

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.

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 Resolution 67 declares April 18, 2025, as Champions Day in the state of Michigan. This resolution encourages the people of Michigan to commemorate the extraordinary accomplishments of Joe Louis, the Detroit Tigers, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Red Wings during the 1935 sports season.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution 64 declares April 19, 2025, as Patriots' Day in the state of Michigan. This resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which marked the beginning of the American War for Independence.

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.