Rep. Helena Scott

Co-sponsor HB 5731

In committee · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

Individual income tax: credit; working parent credit; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 272a.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new tax credit for working parents in Michigan starting in the 2024 tax year. It allows eligible taxpayers with at least $10,000 in earned income to receive up to $5,000 for each child aged three or younger and up to $2,500 for each child between three and six years old. The credit is limited to three children per family and will be refunded to parents if the amount exceeds their total tax liability.

In committee May 16, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 4505

Passed · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact. Amends sec. 17801 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17801) & adds secs. 17820a & 17820b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4504'23

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HCR 14

Passed · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

A concurrent resolution to urge the federal government to increase funding for Double Up Food Bucks programs.

Passed May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 244

Passed · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

A resolution to declare May 2024 as Michigan Moves Month in the state of Michigan.

Passed May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 5527

Signed into law · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

Education: safety; cardiac emergency response plans; modify. Amends sec. 19 of 1941 PA 207 (MCL 29.19) & adds sec. 19b.

Signed into law Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 5692

In committee · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

Appropriations: supplemental; funding for jury selection program; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

In committee Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 5691

In committee · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

Courts: juries; prospective jurors with certain criminal records and protected statuses; amend eligibility for service and peremptory challenges. Amends sec. 1307a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1307a) & adds secs. 1307b & 1356.

In committee Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 5528

Signed into law · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

Education: athletics; CPR and AED certification requirements for athletic coaches; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1319.

Signed into law Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 5685

In committee · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

State: symbol; wood duck; designate as the official state duck. Creates new act.

In committee Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 5689

In committee · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

Courts: juries; local jury boards; eliminate, and create a centralized jury process. Amends secs. 857, 1301a, 1304a, 1307a, 1326, 1332, 1334, 1343, 1344, 1345, 1346, 1371 & 1372 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.857 et seq.); adds secs. 1306 & 1307 & repeals secs. 1301, 1301b, 1302, 1303, 1303a, 1304, 1305, 1308, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313, 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317, 1318, 1319, 1320, 1321, 1322, 1323, 1324, 1327, 1328, 1330, 1331, 1338, 1339, 1341, 1342, 1353, 1375 & 1376 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1301 et seq.) & repeals 1929 PA 288 (MCL 730.251 - 730.271) & repeals 1951 PA 179 (MCL 730.401 - 730.419).

In committee Apr 30, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track