Rep. Amos O'Neal

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates June 13, 2024, as Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Day throughout Michigan. It aims to honor the work of organizations and individuals dedicated to reducing violence and to encourage the public to support these community-driven efforts. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to raise awareness about the importance of violence prevention programs.

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates June 2024 as Dairy Month in Michigan to honor the state's dairy industry and its economic and nutritional contributions. The measure highlights the sector's role in providing jobs, producing milk, and supporting public health through nutritious food products. By adopting this declaration, the legislative body aims to raise awareness about the importance of dairy in a balanced diet without proposing any changes to existing laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates June 7, 2024, as Gun Violence Awareness Day throughout Michigan to honor victims and survivors of gun violence. The measure encourages citizens to wear orange on that date to raise awareness and remember Hadiya Pendleton, a teenager killed in a shooting incident. While the bill does not change laws or introduce new regulations, it formally recognizes the significance of the day and urges the community to support efforts to prevent gun violence.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Transformational Projects Authority within the state Department of Transportation to oversee and fund major transportation initiatives. The authority will be led by a five-member board appointed by the governor, with specific requirements for expertise in public transportation and balanced representation from different legislative leaders. It grants the power to award financial assistance, such as grants and loans, to public transportation providers and local governments for projects that meet specific eligibility criteria based on regional population sizes. The legislation also establishes the rules for how the authority operates independently of the department director while remaining under the director's overall budget and procurement supervision.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Michigan Mobility Trust Fund within the state treasury to support transportation projects. It allows the state treasurer to accept money from various sources, including existing tax revenues, and directs that all interest earned on these investments be added to the fund. Money in the fund will not be lost at the end of each fiscal year but will remain available for future use. The bill designates the Transformational Projects Authority as the administrator responsible for auditing and spending the fund, but only after a specific appropriation is made. This legislation does not take effect unless several other related bills are also passed by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Michigan distributes revenue collected from the corporate income tax, establishing a specific allocation plan for the years 2025 through 2035. Under the new rules, funds are prioritized to support the general fund, housing initiatives, local revitalization projects, transportation improvements, and economic development programs before any remaining money goes back to the general fund. The legislation also repeals an older section of the tax act and includes a condition that it will only become effective if several related bills are passed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance companies in Michigan to cover telemedicine services at the same level as in-person visits, ensuring patients do not face higher costs or reduced benefits for remote care. Under the new rules, insurers cannot mandate face-to-face contact for services that are clinically appropriate to deliver via secure audio or video technology, provided the healthcare professional is licensed in the patient's state. The law applies to all health insurance policies delivered or renewed in Michigan and defines telemedicine as remote communication using interactive audio, video, or store-and-forward messaging systems. While insurers retain the right to set standard copayments and deductibles, they must allow coverage for telemedicine without requiring physical examinations unless specifically needed for clinical safety.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's landlord-tenant laws to clarify when a landlord can legally end a lease for "good cause" related to property damage or safety hazards. It specifically defines "good cause" to include issues like stripped plumbing, missing structural elements, or conditions that pose a risk to public safety or criminal activity. The legislation outlines a process where landlords must provide notice and allow tenants a reasonable time to repair damages before taking legal action to regain possession. By detailing these specific grounds and procedures, the bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for both landlords and tenants regarding lease termination due to property conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's eviction laws by changing the standard waiting period before a landlord can legally remove a tenant from a property. Under the new rules, a court officer must wait 14 days after a judgment for possession is issued before enforcing eviction, unless specific exceptions apply. The legislation also clarifies that tenants who have paid at least half the purchase price in a foreclosure scenario get a longer 6-month waiting period, while those who pay the full judgment amount within the waiting period can stop the eviction. These changes aim to provide a defined timeframe for tenants to vacate or resolve outstanding debts before physical removal occurs.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to increase the notice period landlords must give tenants in Michigan when terminating a tenancy due to nonpayment of rent, changing the requirement from 7 days to 14 days. The legislation directly affects residential landlords and tenants by modifying the specific timeline for ending leases under these circumstances. It does not alter the rules for terminating tenancies based on other issues, such as drug-related activity, which currently requires a 24-hour notice.