Rep. Joe Tate

Maddy summaryHB 4643 modifies Michigan's 2020 law to protect college athletes' ability to earn money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). It prohibits colleges from penalizing athletes for earning NIL compensation or affecting scholarship eligibility, and bans athletic associations (like the NCAA) from restricting NIL activities or punishing schools/athletes for them. The bill also prevents colleges from acting as NIL agents or taking commissions on such deals while allowing them to help athletes arrange NIL agreements. It clarifies that athletic scholarships remain separate from NIL compensation, meaning schools cannot reduce scholarships based on athletes' NIL earnings.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution (HR 132) urges the federal government to reinstate the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), which was suspended indefinitely by President Trump's January 2025 executive order. It directly affects refugees currently blocked from entering the U.S. due to the suspension, citing court challenges and a 2024 report noting refugees undergo the most rigorous screening of any immigrant group. The resolution does not create new law but formally requests federal action to resume refugee admissions. It was introduced on June 12, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares June 12, 2025, as "Black Men Awareness Day" in Michigan. It is a symbolic recognition meant to honor Black men's contributions to Michigan's history, culture, and communities. The resolution does not create new laws, policies, or funding mechanisms - it solely establishes a designated day for awareness. It directly affects Michigan residents through this official state acknowledgment. The bill was introduced and adopted by the Michigan House of Representatives on June 12, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4600 amends Michigan's law on terrorism threats and false reports, specifically modifying Section 543m of the Penal Code. The bill clarifies that making a threat of terrorism (even without intent to carry it out) or knowingly reporting a false terrorism incident can be prosecuted as a felony. It removes the defense that a defendant lacked the intent or capability to commit the threatened act. This law directly affects individuals who make threatening communications about terrorism or falsely report terrorism incidents, with penalties including up to 20 years in prison or a $20,000 fine. The bill was introduced on June 10, 2025, and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Maddy summaryHR 127 is a resolution urging the U.S. Department of Labor to reverse its decision to pause all Job Corps center operations by June 30, 2025, with specific focus on the Detroit center. It directly affects approximately 217 enrolled youth at the Detroit Job Corps Center, who were reportedly told to leave immediately on May 30, 2025, with reports of some facing homelessness. The resolution cites the program’s 60-year history of providing career training, high school completion, and wraparound services (like mental health support) to disadvantaged youth aged 16-24. It emphasizes that the sudden pause disrupts critical services for Detroit youth and communities, as 321 Michigan participants were enrolled at the Detroit center as of 2023. The resolution has no binding effect but formally requests the Department of Labor reverse its operational pause.

Maddy summaryHB 4520, the "hunger-free campus act," creates a program to designate Michigan college and university campuses as "hunger-free" if they meet specific requirements. It directly affects all public and private institutions of higher education in Michigan, including tribal colleges, by requiring them to establish student-administration task forces, provide SNAP enrollment assistance, ensure access to food pantries or stigma-free food options, and hold hunger awareness events. The bill mandates annual student surveys on food insecurity and requires campuses to develop meal credit donation programs or free food vouchers. The program aims to address student hunger through concrete campus-level actions and partnerships, with the state department overseeing implementation and reporting.

Maddy summaryHB 4287 modifies Michigan's individual income tax code to adjust deductions for retirement and pension benefits. It increases the maximum deductible amount for retirement income to $42,240 for single filers and $84,480 for joint filers, with annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. This change directly affects Michigan taxpayers who receive retirement or pension benefits, allowing them to reduce their taxable income by a larger portion of those benefits while maintaining specific eligibility rules. The bill does not alter other tax provisions or include broadband-related funding as referenced in its title.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4485 proposes to amend the law concerning county employee retirement benefits. The bill aims to allow retired county employees to be re-employed specifically within a county sheriff's office. Under this proposed change, individuals returning to work in a sheriff's office would be able to do so without forfeiting their existing retirement allowance. The specific details of the amendment are not provided in the truncated bill text.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4453, titled the "Employee Privacy Protection Act," proposes to prevent Michigan employers from making employment decisions based on an employee's lawful activities that occur off company property and outside of working hours. This includes decisions related to hiring, firing, or compensation. The bill outlines exceptions, such as activities that impair job requirements, create a significant conflict of interest, or misuse employer property. It also prohibits employers from retaliating against individuals who report violations and allows injured parties to seek civil action, including damages and attorney fees, if their rights under the act are violated.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 4457 prohibits health facilities and agencies that receive state money from using those funds to interfere with or discourage employee unionization. The bill requires these facilities to maintain detailed records of state money expenditures and submit quarterly reports to the department. The department is authorized to audit these records to ensure compliance with the prohibition. Facilities found in violation may face civil liability to recover misused funds and a three-year ban on receiving state money.