Rep. Carol Glanville

Maddy summaryThis resolution ceremonially recognizes physical therapy professionals in Michigan by designating October 2025 as Physical Therapy Month. It encourages all Michigan residents to learn about physical therapy benefits, express gratitude to practitioners, and explore how the field supports community health. The bill has no binding policy changes or funding provisions - its purpose is purely symbolic recognition of the profession's role in healthcare. It directly affects Michigan residents and physical therapy practitioners by highlighting their contributions during a designated month.

Maddy summaryHB 5071 provides supplemental state funding for programs addressing violence against women, specifically allocating money to support existing grant programs under Michigan's Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) initiatives. This bill directly affects state agencies and local organizations administering these grants, such as domestic violence shelters and legal aid services. The key mechanism is creating a new appropriation within the state budget for fiscal year 2026 to cover costs not previously funded. It does not change eligibility or program rules but ensures continued funding for these services through a dedicated budget line. The bill is currently under review by the Appropriations Committee after its introduction on September 26, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 5063 creates a state income tax credit for Michigan taxpayers who foster animals in their homes. Eligible taxpayers can claim a $50 credit per animal fostered for at least 7 days during the tax year, with an additional $50 for each extra 30 days per animal (capped at 5 animals yearly). To qualify, taxpayers must provide verification from a qualified nonprofit animal rescue, shelter, or registered animal control facility. The credit amount will adjust annually based on the U.S. Consumer Price Index starting in 2027, but any unused portion cannot be refunded if it exceeds the taxpayer’s total tax bill.

Maddy summaryHB 5072 allocates supplemental state funds specifically for testing sexual assault kits in Michigan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. It directly affects state law enforcement agencies and crime laboratories responsible for processing these kits by providing dedicated budget resources. The bill creates a new appropriation within the state budget to cover testing costs, ensuring these kits can be processed without relying on existing funding streams. This is a funding measure, not a policy change to how kits are collected or handled.

Maddy summaryHB 5070 is a supplemental appropriations bill that allocates additional state funds for Michigan's prenatal and infant support program. It directly affects the program by providing dedicated funding for services supporting pregnant individuals and infants. The bill creates a formal funding mechanism (an appropriation act) to ensure these funds are available for the 2026 fiscal year. As a procedural budget measure, it does not change program eligibility or service rules but secures financial resources for existing support services.

Maddy summaryHB 5088 limits annual state funding for Michigan community colleges and higher education to $1.324 billion from the state school aid fund, starting in fiscal year 2026. This directly affects community colleges and public universities that receive state funding through the school aid program. The bill creates a hard cap on these appropriations, requiring that any amount exceeding the limit be covered by general fund money instead of the school aid fund. This policy change explicitly restricts how state education funds can be allocated, with no additional policy effects described in the bill text.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 178) designates September 20-27, 2025, as "Michigan Trails Week" to celebrate the state's extensive trail system. It recognizes that Michigan's over 13,000 miles of trails support tourism, local businesses, public health, and environmental conservation. The resolution encourages residents and visitors to explore, maintain, and advocate for trails during this week, while directing copies to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funding.

Maddy summaryHB 5011 would allow juveniles who were victims of human trafficking to have related criminal records sealed. It amends Michigan’s existing expungement law (MCL 712A.18e) to specifically include offenses committed while a juvenile was a trafficking victim, removing a barrier that previously prevented sealing such records. The bill applies to juveniles with up to one felony-level offense or three misdemeanor-level offenses directly tied to trafficking, as defined under current law. This change would enable victims to clear records that might otherwise hinder education, employment, or housing opportunities.

Maddy summaryHB 4998 amends Michigan's Strategic Fund Act to require detailed annual reporting on state economic development funding. It mandates that the fund publicly disclose specific data for all recipients - including jobs created (including salaries), project types, financial assistance amounts, and repayment details - via its website and to lawmakers. The bill also requires immediate public reporting of bankruptcies involving recipients of large incentives ($500,000+), along with expanded reporting on tourism promotions, business development campaigns, and community revitalization projects. These provisions aim to increase transparency and accountability for how state funds are used to support nonprofits and businesses.

Maddy summaryHB 4999 creates the Michigan Nonprofit Development Fund (ND Fund) within the state treasury to support nonprofit organizations. The fund receives state appropriations and other assets, which the treasurer invests, with earnings credited back to the fund. Money in the fund can be used for grants to statewide nonprofit organizations, interest-free micro bridge loans, or administrative costs (up to 10% of annual funding), with excess funds over $5 million annually transferred to the general fund. This bill directly affects qualifying nonprofits receiving grants or loans, providing a dedicated funding mechanism for their services.