Rep. Tim Kelly

Maddy summaryHB 5160 modifies Michigan's rules for personalized vehicle registration plates. It updates fee structures for obtaining (a $8 initial fee plus $2/month for additional months) and renewing (a $15 fee) personalized plates, and clarifies that duplicate plates cost an extra $5. The bill affects Michigan vehicle owners who request personalized plates for eligible vehicles like passenger cars, trucks, or motorcycles. It also specifies how fees fund transportation programs and sets rules for plate expiration and duplicate requests.

Maddy summaryHB 4745 modifies Michigan's Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act to expand exemptions from registration and reporting requirements. It exempts small charitable groups that raise under $25,000 annually through unpaid volunteers, individual relief efforts (like community fundraisers for named people), educational institutions, hospitals, veterans' organizations, and certain non-profits with specific tax statuses. The bill also adds requirements for some exempt groups, such as filing financial statements or using funds solely for stated charitable purposes. These changes directly affect local charities, community groups, and hospitals that previously faced registration burdens for smaller-scale fundraising.

Maddy summaryHB 4642 amends Michigan's campaign finance law to require the secretary of state to refer violations involving themselves, their immediate family, or a connected campaign to the attorney general for resolution. This change ensures that cases where the secretary of state is a party are handled by an independent office, avoiding potential conflicts of interest. The bill does not alter the secretary of state's authority over other campaign finance matters. It specifically clarifies the process for referring such cases to the attorney general under the existing law.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes the importance of early detection and breast cancer prevention, referencing statistics on diagnoses and mortality rates in the state and nation. The resolution does not create new policies, funding, or requirements - it solely serves to highlight awareness efforts during October 2025 for all Michiganders.

Maddy summaryHB 5128, the "Specie Legal Tender Act," would make gold and silver coins issued by the U.S. government (or other gold/silver coins legally recognized under specific court rulings or federal law) legal tender in Michigan. It grants individuals the right to keep, use, and acquire these coins without interference, while prohibiting state entities from seizing them, enforcing laws that restrict their use, or favoring one form of payment over another. The bill explicitly states that central bank digital currency (like digital dollars) would not be considered legal tender under this act. This directly affects all Michigan residents and businesses by establishing legal protections for physical precious metal coins in transactions. The bill is currently in committee referral after its introduction on October 23, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 5117 removes population-based quotas for "specially designated merchant" liquor licenses in Michigan. It eliminates the requirement that only one such license may be issued per 1,000 residents (or fraction thereof) for certain applicants, including large grocery stores meeting size/sales criteria, pharmacies, and gas station retailers with motor fuel licenses. The bill also clarifies that licenses issued under these exemptions cannot be transferred to new locations. This change directly affects businesses seeking new licenses or renewing existing ones, particularly those operating large retail food establishments or combining alcohol sales with other services.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 5131 proposes an amendment to the state's individual income tax act. It aims to create a new deduction for taxpayers. This deduction would allow individuals to subtract capital gains derived from the sale or exchange of investment coins and bullion when calculating their state taxable income. This change would reduce the amount of income subject to state tax for those who realize such gains.

Maddy summaryHB 5129 updates Michigan's sales tax law to exempt purchases of investment coins and bullion from tax. It expands the definition of "bullion" to include gold, silver, or platinum films/leafs (50%+ metal content) used as currency (but not legal tender) starting January 1, 2026, while maintaining the 90% purity standard for other bullion. This directly affects buyers of these specific precious metal products, including new film-based items, by removing sales tax. The bill requires passage of companion bill HB 5130 to take effect.

Maddy summaryHB 5130 exempts the storage, use, or consumption of investment coins and bullion from Michigan's use tax, effective July 7, 1999. It directly affects individuals and businesses buying or selling qualifying precious metals, including collectible coins and bullion (gold, silver, or platinum in bulk form). The bill updates the definition of "bullion" to include gold/silver/platinum leaf, foil, or film with 50%+ metal content (starting January 1, 2026), provided it's used as currency but isn't legal tender. Investment coins are defined as government-issued coins with market value exceeding face value.

Maddy summaryHB 4039 requires Michigan state agencies to eliminate at least two existing regulations for every new rule they propose. This directly affects all state agencies that create or change regulations, mandating they submit a list of rescinded rules alongside new rule requests. The bill establishes a process where the Michigan Office of Regulatory Reinvention must approve these requests before agencies can proceed, ensuring new rules don’t expand regulation without removing older ones. It aims to reduce regulatory burden by making rulemaking more streamlined and transparent.