Rep. Bill Schuette

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically declares February 2026 as American Heart Month and February 6, 2026, as National Wear Red Day within Michigan. It aims to raise public awareness about heart disease - particularly its disproportionate impact on women, including Black and Hispanic women - and encourages actions like learning heart health risk factors. The resolution does not create new laws or obligations; it is a non-binding declaration to support existing awareness efforts like the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign. It directly affects Michigan residents through state recognition of these national observances.

Maddy summaryHB 4418 updates Michigan's probate law to clarify how patients can designate a healthcare surrogate when they cannot make decisions themselves. It adds a new process for formally naming a surrogate (replacing the previous method) and removes an outdated section from older law. This directly affects patients without existing advance directives and their families by providing a clearer, more modern way to appoint someone to make medical decisions for them.

Maddy summaryHB 4419 adds legal protections to Michigan's health care decision-making framework. It shields health care providers and facilities from liability when following decisions made by a legally designated patient surrogate or advocate, as long as they act in good faith. The bill also protects surrogates and advocates from liability for good-faith health care decisions they make. Providers who intentionally violate these rules face minimum damages of $1,000, while those who falsify or tamper with a patient's health care directive designation face minimum damages of $2,500. This directly affects patients with advance directives, their designated surrogates, and medical providers.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a law. It declares January 25-31, 2026, as "School Choice Week" in Michigan to recognize existing school choice options. The resolution acknowledges that many Michigan students attend public charter schools, private schools, or are homeschooled, but it creates no new policies or affects any specific groups through legal changes. It serves only as a symbolic observance.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's 2001 Manufacturing Milk Law to explicitly permit the sale of raw milk and raw milk products under the existing regulatory framework. It directly affects dairy producers and sellers who currently cannot legally sell these items under the law's current restrictions. The key change adds new Section 70a and revises Sections 111 and 136 to allow such sales while maintaining the law's overall structure. The bill updates the legal language to align with current market practices without creating new safety standards or requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 4799 clarifies when mailed property tax payments and official communications are considered received by local governments. It specifies that the postmark date on a mailed payment or notice counts as the submission date, rather than the date it is physically received. This change directly affects property owners who mail payments and local tax collection offices that process them. The bill aims to prevent penalties for timely mailed payments that arrive slightly late due to postal delays.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires child care centers operating in multi-occupancy buildings (like apartment complexes or shared commercial spaces) to notify Michigan's child care department about changes in building occupancy or use. It mandates inspections before licensing or renewal to ensure specific safety measures are in place, including self-contained facilities with dedicated bathrooms, secure entry during operations, separation from hazardous areas, and schedules to keep children separate from other building occupants. Centers must also prevent alcohol use within child care areas during operating hours. These requirements apply to all child care centers in shared buildings across Michigan.

Maddy summaryHB 4911 amends Michigan's Occupational Code to clarify definitions and licensing requirements specifically for mobile barbershops. It defines "mobile barbershop" as either a self-contained vehicle or temporary setups at locations like client homes, and requires the state board to create operational rules for these businesses within one year (per Section 1112). The bill directly affects mobile barber service operators by establishing new regulatory standards for sanitation, safety, and record-keeping at temporary locations. It does not change existing rules for stationary barbershops but ensures mobile operations meet specific safety and transparency requirements before the new rules are finalized.

Maddy summaryHB 4284 lowers the fee for renewing a concealed pistol license in Michigan from $115 to $30. It requires license holders to pay this fee when renewing, with $36 of each fee going to the county's concealed pistol licensing fund and the remainder to the state. The bill adds online and mail application options through the State Police, which will process renewals and issue digital receipts that serve as temporary licenses during processing. These receipts must include specific details like the applicant's ID number and a notice that they are valid until the renewal is finalized. The bill directly affects Michigan residents holding or seeking to renew concealed carry licenses.

Maddy summaryHB 5449 prohibits former unemployment insurance agency officials from working with or representing vendors they interacted with during their tenure for a minimum of two years after leaving the agency. It specifically applies to roles like directors, deputy directors, procurement officials, contract managers, and IT project managers involved in vendor contracts. The bill also penalizes vendors who violate this rule by banning them from contracting with the agency for five years. This creates a cooling-off period to prevent potential conflicts of interest between former agency staff and vendors.