Rep. Bill Schuette

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of May 10-16, 2026, as Junior Achievement Week throughout the state of Michigan. It directly affects the organization Junior Achievement and the residents of Michigan by formally recognizing the group's efforts to teach financial literacy to students. The resolution encourages all Michiganders to celebrate the organization's work during this specific week and honors the staff who support youth financial education programs.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution urges Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to voluntarily release documents and information regarding her past work with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), specifically concerning the organization's alleged payments to extremist groups. The bill is based on a federal indictment that accuses the SPLC of fraudulently diverting donor money to fund individuals associated with hate groups while claiming to fight them. It highlights Benson's previous roles as an undercover investigator and board member at the SPLC during the period of the alleged misconduct, suggesting she may possess unique knowledge of these operations. The resolution calls for her to publicly address her involvement to ensure transparency and avoid any appearance of impropriety, citing her prior refusal to comply with a separate subpoena as a reason for this request.

Maddy summaryHB 5914 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to update mandatory sentencing guidelines for various drug-related offenses. The bill establishes specific prison terms and fines for manufacturing, distributing, or possessing controlled substances, with penalties varying by drug type and quantity. It also criminalizes the solicitation of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine for illegal methamphetamine production and prohibits providing equipment or locations for drug manufacturing. These changes directly affect individuals charged with violations of the state's public health and criminal laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially designates May 2026 as National Lyme Disease Awareness Month within the state of Michigan. The measure aims to increase public attention on Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness that can cause serious health issues if left untreated. By declaring this specific time frame, the bill seeks to encourage awareness and support for those affected by the condition. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the Michigan Lyme Disease Association to further promote the initiative.

Maddy summaryHB 5499 amends Michigan's Administrative Procedures Act to allow individuals denied state agency permits to sue for monetary damages and attorney fees after exhausting all administrative remedies. The bill specifically adds this right to section 101(2), creating a direct legal path for people who face permit denials. It does not change the requirement to first pursue all internal agency appeals before seeking court review. This change directly affects residents and businesses seeking permits from state agencies who believe their denial was unjust. The bill provides a concrete legal remedy for permit denials, focusing on financial compensation rather than reversing the agency's decision.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's property tax laws to clarify how disabled veterans and their surviving spouses qualify for tax exemptions on their homes. It establishes specific criteria for eligibility based on U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ratings and outlines a streamlined process where exemptions granted after January 1, 2025, remain in effect without needing annual reapplication. The legislation also introduces an audit program to verify eligibility every three years and defines clear rules for prorating tax exemptions when property ownership changes during the year.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Michigan National Guard to pay all servicemembers their compensation through direct deposit or electronic transfer starting with their first eligible pay period. The legislation amends existing state wage payment laws to mandate this specific payment method for National Guard members, who must provide the necessary banking information to enable the transfers. While the bill maintains existing protections for other employees regarding payroll debit cards and direct deposit consent, it creates a special provision that applies exclusively to the National Guard without requiring individual opt-in consent from each servicemember. This change ensures consistent electronic payment processing for military compensation while preserving the broader legal framework governing wage payments for other Michigan employees.

Maddy summaryHB 4902 repeals a specific provision (MCL 333.18109) from Michigan's Public Health Code that previously allowed certain counselors to obtain a limited license. This change eliminates an existing pathway for counselors to practice under a restricted license. The bill directly affects counselors who might have qualified for this limited license option under the repealed law. The action removes this specific licensing mechanism from state law without creating new requirements or benefits.

Maddy summaryHB 4903 modifies relicensing requirements for licensed professional counselors and limited licensed counselors in Michigan. It simplifies renewal for those applying more than three years after their license expires by allowing them to either retake a national exam (like the National Counselor Examination) or prove they meet certification standards, instead of requiring additional training. The bill also updates verification processes for out-of-state licenses and maintains existing disclosure statement requirements. These changes directly affect counselors seeking to renew expired licenses, particularly those with significant gaps in practice. The bill does not create new requirements but adjusts existing relicensing pathways for greater flexibility.

Maddy summaryHB 4904 eliminates a requirement for licensed professional counselors and limited licensed counselors in Michigan to submit a "professional disclosure statement" when renewing their licenses. The bill amends Section 18114 of the Public Health Code to remove this requirement and repeals Section 18113, which previously defined the disclosure statement's content. This change directly affects counselors applying for relicensure under the existing rules for renewing licenses within 3 years or more after expiration. The bill simplifies the relicensure process by removing this specific documentation obligation.