Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's existing pipeline regulations to include carbon dioxide transport while explicitly exempting carbon capture and sequestration projects from oversight. It requires companies building pipelines for oil, petroleum products, or carbon dioxide to obtain approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission, which will review applications for public safety, environmental stewardship, and market conditions. The legislation also clarifies that producers, refiners, and private pipeline operators without public interest involvement remain outside the commission's regulatory authority. By adding new sections to the state's pipeline act, the bill establishes a formal approval process that considers alternative routes and infrastructure options before granting permission for new pipeline construction.
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Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services to create and offer free training for emergency responders, healthcare facilities, and operators involved with carbon dioxide capture, pipeline, and sequestration projects. The training will cover identifying carbon dioxide releases, communication procedures, evacuation protocols, and medical treatment for exposure. The bill also establishes a state fund to finance the training program and provide grants for emergency preparedness equipment, response planning, and related safety measures.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to establish definitions and regulatory frameworks for carbon dioxide capture projects and facilities. It creates new categories of facilities (A through F) based on their type and emission status, and adds specific definitions for carbon dioxide capture, carbon dioxide streams, and environmental justice communities. The legislation clarifies what constitutes air pollution and air pollution control equipment, while also defining fee-subject air pollutants and emissions that may be subject to fees. These changes aim to provide clearer language for regulating air quality and carbon capture activities across different types of industrial and energy facilities in the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill urges Michigan's public universities and community colleges to create a consistent statewide policy for awarding college credit to students who complete International Baccalaureate coursework. It recommends that institutions grant credit for IB exam scores of four or higher, which can count toward elective degree requirements, while allowing schools to set higher standards for major-specific courses. The resolution aims to reduce uncertainty for students, improve college affordability, and help retain Michigan's IB graduates by providing clear, publicly available credit policies. Copies of the bill will be sent to state university leaders and higher education associations for their consideration.
Maddy summaryThis bill declares March 2026 as Kidney Month in Michigan to raise public awareness about chronic kidney disease. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic resolution to highlight the importance of kidney health. The measure aims to encourage early detection and screening for kidney disease, which often has no symptoms until advanced stages. By designating this month, the legislature supports ongoing efforts by health organizations to educate Michigan residents about kidney disease risks and prevention.
Maddy summaryHB 5589 prohibits Michigan public schools from requiring students to use social media platforms for school-related activities, such as class assignments or club events. It directly affects students and school personnel by mandating that school boards adopt policies banning this practice. The bill defines "social media platform" broadly but explicitly excludes educational tools like learning management systems, teleconferencing services, and school-sanctioned digital learning platforms. This creates a clear policy requiring schools to avoid using commercial social media for educational purposes while allowing necessary academic technology.
Maddy summaryHB 5586 creates a new "Office of Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Services" within Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services. The office will administer grants to community-based nonprofits, track violence trends, set statewide goals to reduce shootings and homicides, and coordinate all state violence prevention efforts. It directly affects local governments, community organizations receiving grants, and state agencies managing the program. The bill establishes concrete requirements for data collection, technical assistance, and annual reporting to measure progress toward reducing community violence.
Maddy summaryHB 5587 creates a state grant program to fund community-based violence prevention initiatives in areas with high homicide rates. It establishes a "community violence intervention and prevention fund" to award grants to eligible local governments (e.g., cities or counties with 35+ homicides in 2 of 3 years) or community nonprofits with proven experience addressing violence. Grants must support evidence-based strategies focused on trauma care, economic opportunities, and reducing violence without increasing incarceration, with at least 75% of funds directed to community organizations - not law enforcement. The program requires grantees to report on outcomes and coordinate with other violence prevention efforts, and mandates annual reports on best practices from the administering office.
Maddy summaryHB 5524 creates a program to provide financial assistance to Michigan businesses that suffer revenue losses due to unexpected street closures or road construction projects extending beyond their scheduled end dates. The bill establishes a "road construction business loss reimbursement program" that offers grants covering up to $15,000 annually per business, based on a three-year average of lost revenue. To qualify, businesses must demonstrate a significant revenue decline directly tied to construction, and applications must be reviewed within 120 days using criteria like revenue decline rate, construction duration, and traffic disruption severity. The program requires the state transportation department to annually report grant usage details - including approved/rejected applications and project statuses - to relevant legislative committees.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law), declaring February 11, 2026, as "2-1-1 Day" in Michigan. It recognizes the 2-1-1 helpline service, which connects Michiganders to free health and human services (like housing, food, and disaster assistance) without creating new policies or changing how the service operates. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about the existing 2-1-1 resource, which handled over 400,000 contacts in fiscal year 2025. It has no binding effect on state programs or funding.