Rep. Bill Schuette

Maddy summaryHB 4056 creates Michigan's Child Care Savings Program, allowing residents to open tax-advantaged savings accounts for child care costs. Account holders can deduct contributions from their state income tax and withdraw funds penalty-free to cover eligible child care expenses for children under 14. To claim deductions, account holders must submit receipts for care costs, account statements, and financial institution forms with their tax returns. The program, effective January 2026, requires documentation but does not obligate financial institutions to track account usage or verify eligibility. It directly affects Michigan parents or guardians paying for child care for qualifying children.

Maddy summaryHB 4001 updates Michigan's minimum wage schedule, setting new rates that increase to $12.00 per hour starting February 21, 2025, and reaching $15.00 by 2029. It replaces the previous 2018 law (PA 337) and adds an annual adjustment mechanism: starting in 2019, the wage will rise each January based on Midwest-region inflation data, capped at 3.5% per year. The bill also modifies youth wage rules, allowing employers to pay new workers under 20 a training rate of 75% of the minimum wage for their first 90 days, while prohibiting displacement of existing workers to hire at this lower rate. This directly affects all hourly workers in Michigan covered by state minimum wage laws, including young workers and employers subject to wage requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 4030 amends Michigan's Youth Employment Standards Act to allow parents or legal guardians of homeschooled minors to issue work permits for their children. The bill changes the definition of "issuing officer" to explicitly include a minor's parent or guardian when the child is educated under Michigan's homeschooling law (MCL 380.1561). This directly affects homeschooled minors under 18 who seek employment, removing the prior requirement for school district authorization. The key mechanism updates the permit process to accommodate homeschooling families, streamlining access to work permits without school district involvement.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares January 26-February 1, 2025, as Catholic Schools Week in Michigan. It is a symbolic gesture by the Michigan House of Representatives recognizing Catholic schools' role in the state. The resolution cites their educational impact (51,497 students across 214 schools), cost savings to taxpayers ($494 million annually), and community contributions, but does not create new laws or alter funding. As a procedural resolution, it has no binding effect beyond the official recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares January 26-February 1, 2025, as "School Choice Week" in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes the variety of educational options available to students, including public schools, charter schools, private schools, and homeschooling, as noted in the resolution's preamble. The resolution has no binding effect on policy or funding - it is a ceremonial observance to highlight existing school choice opportunities. It was introduced by Rep. Tim Kelly and adopted on January 23, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares January 27, 2025, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in Michigan. It symbolically honors Holocaust victims, survivors, and liberators through a state-level recognition, emphasizing reflection on the historical atrocities committed during the Holocaust. The resolution encourages Michiganders to remember this history as a reminder to combat hatred through education and remembrance, without creating new legal requirements or affecting specific groups.

Maddy summaryHB 4006 amends Michigan's zoning law to prevent local governments from banning weddings or similar events in barns or farm facilities located in agricultural zones. It directly affects farmers and rural property owners who host commercial events, allowing them to use agricultural land for this purpose without zoning restrictions. The bill permits reasonable regulations like noise limits, traffic management, or operating hours but prohibits outright bans on the event use. This change would apply to existing zoning ordinances under Michigan's zoning enabling act (MCL 125.3101-125.3702). The bill is currently in committee review after its January 2025 introduction.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a 15-member Select Committee on Protecting Michigan Employees and Small Businesses, appointed by the House Speaker (9 Republicans, 6 Democrats). The committee's sole purpose is to study and recommend legislation regarding Michigan's minimum wage (including for service workers) and earned sick time policies. It does not change current laws but will review potential future bills on these topics. The resolution was introduced and adopted on January 9, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific stretch of Interstate 94 in Wayne County as the "Corporal Mohamed Said Memorial Highway." The designated section runs between Oakwood Boulevard and Outer Drive W. By adding this new section to the Michigan Memorial Highway Act, the legislation officially names the road in honor of Corporal Mohamed Said.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Michigan State Police to create a standardized set of response terms and a color-coding system for schools by July 1, 2026. The new rules will guide how public and nonpublic schools, along with local law enforcement, communicate during specific incidents occurring on school property. By establishing a uniform language and visual code, the legislation aims to improve coordination between schools and police when handling emergencies.