Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary commission to develop age-appropriate instruction on African-American history for Michigan K-12 schools. The commission will be appointed by the governor and include representatives from major universities, the NAACP, and historical museums. Within one year of its first meeting, the commission must submit recommendations to the state board of education on how to integrate this history into the core curriculum. Following the submission of these recommendations, the state board is required to update academic standards within two school years, and school districts must begin providing this instruction starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Additionally, the bill mandates that state social studies assessments include questions related to the new learning objectives beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.
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Maddy summaryHB 6232 amends Michigan's tax administration laws to allow the Department of Treasury to share specific information found on state income tax returns with the Department of Insurance and Financial Services. This change enables the insurance department to access data relevant to insurance matters, such as details about life insurance policies or annuities held by taxpayers. The bill does not create new taxes or change tax rates but rather clarifies the conditions under which tax records can be disclosed to other state agencies for regulatory purposes.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's laws regarding the expungement of criminal records by clarifying how multiple offenses committed within a short timeframe are counted for eligibility. It allows people to petition to set aside convictions for several crimes that happened at the same time, provided none of those crimes involve assault, dangerous weapons, or carry a maximum penalty of ten years or more. The legislation also adjusts the waiting periods required before applying for expungement, requiring seven years for multiple felonies, five years for serious misdemeanors or first-time drunk driving offenses, and three years for other misdemeanors. Additionally, the bill adds specific rules for first-time operating while intoxicated convictions, permitting expungement only if the person has not previously applied for one and has completed any court-ordered rehabilitation programs.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's state income tax forms to include a checkoff box that allows taxpayers to voluntarily authorize the sharing of their insurance status with state agencies. Starting in the 2025 tax year, if a taxpayer selects this option, the Department of Treasury will share their information with the Department of Insurance and Financial Services, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the health insurance exchange to help determine eligibility for affordable health coverage. The forms will also require the date of birth for any uninsured individuals listed on the return and provide a space for taxpayers to indicate interest in specific insurance programs. Additionally, the bill mandates that tax instructions explain the consequences of disclosing this information and how the data will be used to facilitate enrollment in health plans.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan correctional facilities to give every prisoner forms that let them choose who can receive their medical records and who should be notified in a medical emergency. Prisoners must sign these forms to designate specific people as authorized recipients for their health information and as emergency contacts for critical situations. If a prisoner faces a serious medical emergency requiring hospital care, the department must immediately contact the designated emergency contact and may share the prisoner's location if necessary. The law also allows authorized recipients to request specific medical details about the prisoner, while the department must provide clear instructions and brochures explaining how these designations work.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows Michigan taxpayers to claim a state income tax credit of 50% for donating feminine hygiene products to public schools. The credit is capped at $100 for individual filers and $200 for joint returns, with higher limits for estates and trusts, and applies to donations made starting in 2025. To qualify, donors must receive a written acknowledgment from the school detailing the type and quantity of items donated, along with their value. The legislation defines eligible products as items such as tampons, panty liners, and menstrual cups, and requires that the donation be deductible under federal tax law. If the calculated credit exceeds the taxpayer's liability, the excess amount will be refunded.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's public health code to regulate medical exfoliation procedures, which include dermaplaning and microdermabrasion. It requires that anyone performing these treatments must do so under the supervision of a licensed physician, except for the physicians themselves. Additionally, the law mandates that patients must give their informed consent before undergoing these procedures. The bill does not take effect unless another related bill is also passed into law.
Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $10 million from the state school aid fund to reimburse Michigan school districts for providing free menstrual hygiene products to eligible students. To qualify for funding, districts must have designated bathrooms for females and males or both in their school buildings and must supply at least 20 tampons or pads per month to students who request them. The reimbursement amount is based on the percentage of students in the district who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, with a minimum guarantee of covering 50% of the program costs. Funding will be distributed across urban, suburban, and rural areas, including specific requirements for districts in Wayne, Eaton, Grand Traverse, Kent, Macomb, and Marquette counties.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's occupational code to update definitions and licensing requirements for cosmetologists, estheticians, and natural hair culturists. It clarifies that "braiding" and "natural hair cultivation" are distinct services that do not involve chemical treatments, while "skin care services" include facials, waxing, and body treatments but exclude permanent makeup and tanning. The legislation also establishes new training hour requirements for estheticians, increasing the mandate from 400 to 750 hours for those starting training on or after July 1, 2024, and expands the definition of cosmetology establishments to include mobile salons and cosmetology suites.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan school districts to provide free feminine hygiene products to students identified as "at-risk" starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Under the new provision, any eligible student who requests these items must receive at least 20 tampons or menstrual pads per month at no cost. The term "at-risk pupil" is defined by existing state laws regarding school aid eligibility, and the requirement applies to public school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies.