Rep. Brad Slagh

Maddy summaryHB 4565 is a routine funding bill that allocates state budget resources for Michigan's judiciary during fiscal year 2025-2026. It provides the necessary financial resources for court operations, judicial staff, and related services across the state. As an appropriations measure, it does not change laws or directly affect specific groups but ensures the judiciary branch can function with allocated funding. This is a standard budget process step, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryHB 4564 allocates state funding to the Michigan Department of Corrections for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. This appropriations bill provides the necessary budget authority to cover the department’s existing operations, staffing, and facility maintenance during 2025-2026. As a routine budget measure, it does not create new policies or programs but ensures continued funding for current correctional services.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 119) designates June 3, 2025, as "Brain Cancer Awareness Day" in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes the impact of brain cancer - highlighting its high mortality rate, significant costs, and effects on children and young adults - while honoring patients, families, and Michigan's research leadership in brain tumor treatment. The resolution does not create new laws, funding, or policies; it is purely a commemorative statement to raise awareness and acknowledge ongoing efforts. It was introduced and adopted by the Michigan House on June 3, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4066 requires Michigan public schools to designate interscholastic athletic teams as "female," "male," or "coeducational" based on biological sex. It prohibits male students from participating in teams designated exclusively for females and protects schools from complaints or penalties for maintaining such single-sex teams. The law allows students or schools harmed by violations to seek legal remedies, including damages. It defines "sex" as biological sex listed on an individual's original birth certificate issued at or near birth. This bill directly affects public school districts, students, and athletic associations in Michigan.

Maddy summaryHB 4118 amends Michigan's Drain Code to require that lands owned by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) be assessed for drainage project costs based on the benefits they receive, similar to how townships, cities, counties, and state highways are assessed. The bill clarifies that drainage costs must be apportioned among these entities according to specific benefit-based formulas, including DNR lands as a distinct category. It also updates public notice requirements for bidding on drainage projects and reviews of cost allocations to ensure transparency. This change directly affects DNR lands and the entities responsible for funding drainage improvements, including local governments and state transportation authorities.

Maddy summaryHB 4430 would amend Michigan's Income Tax Act to create a new refundable income tax credit for taxpayers. This credit would be available for each "qualified dependent" claimed by the taxpayer. A qualified dependent must be between 5 and 18 years old, not enrolled in a public school, and demonstrate proficiency in reading and math for their grade level. The credit amount would be equal to the state's "target foundation allowance" for the relevant school year.

Maddy summaryHouse Resolution No. 77 is a resolution urging Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to resume construction of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. This project, which involves federal, Illinois, and Michigan funding, is designed to prevent the spread of invasive Asian carp into the Great Lakes. The resolution highlights concerns about the carp's potential impact on the Great Lakes' seven-billion-dollar fishing industry and native species.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4027 proposes to amend the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act. The bill would remove a provision that requires local zoning ordinances to be subject to Part 8 of the Clean and Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Act. This change means that local zoning authorities would no longer be directly bound by this specific part of the state's clean energy law when creating or enforcing their zoning regulations. The bill aims to alter the relationship between local land use planning and state renewable energy mandates.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4028 proposes to eliminate specific state-level provisions regarding the zoning and siting of large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage facilities. The bill achieves this by repealing Part 8 of the Clean and Renewable Energy and Energy Waste Reduction Act (2008 PA 295). This action would remove state authority over the certification and regulation of such facilities, effectively returning primary zoning control to local governments. It also amends the title of the existing act to reflect these changes.

Maddy summaryHB 4029 amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to require the Natural Resources Commission to provide 30 days' notice to specific legislative committees before issuing hunting or trapping regulations. It also states that regulations not issued by June 1 will not be valid until the next hunting season. Additionally, the bill mandates the Department of Natural Resources to clearly describe any rule changes - such as affected areas, species, and duration (capped at 5 years) - and publish these in annual guides and local newspapers for three consecutive weeks in each impacted county. These provisions aim to increase transparency for hunters, anglers, and the public regarding regulatory changes.