Rep. Matt Bierlein

Maddy summaryHB 4422 raises the fees that licensed liquor distribution agents must pay to the state for operating under the current system. It directly affects authorized liquor distributors who hold state licenses to handle and sell alcoholic beverages. The bill increases the existing fee structure outlined in MCL 436.1205 without altering distribution rules or requirements. This change applies immediately following the bill's passage, as noted in the House vote.

Maddy summaryHB 4823 updates Michigan's liquor distribution rules by amending sections covering licensing, delivery, and sales (1998 PA 58). It directly affects liquor distributors, retailers, and manufacturers by modifying existing regulations and adding a new Section 412. The bill updates specific provisions related to how alcohol is distributed and sold, though the exact changes to each section aren't detailed in the provided context. It passed overwhelmingly in the House (100-3) and was referred to the Regulatory Affairs committee.

Maddy summaryHB 5114 designates October 14 of each year as "Charlie Kirk Day" in Michigan. This ceremonial bill creates no new policies, funding, or obligations - it simply names a day for recognition. It directly affects the public by establishing a symbolic observance date, with no specific groups or programs impacted. The bill is purely commemorative and has no substantive provisions beyond the designation.

Maddy summaryHB 4825 would create a tax credit for businesses that sell beverages in returnable containers (like soda cans or bottles), allowing them to deduct $0.005 per container sold from their Michigan corporate income tax starting in 2026. The credit amount would automatically increase each year based on inflation (using the U.S. Consumer Price Index) beginning in 2027. To claim the credit, businesses must attach a specific report (required under existing law) with their annual tax return. This policy directly affects beverage distributors who manage deposit systems for returnable containers, reducing their tax liability or generating refunds if the credit exceeds their tax bill.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares October 15, 2025, as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day in Michigan. It directly honors families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss - impacting all Michiganders who experience these losses or support affected individuals. The bill aims to raise public awareness about pregnancy and infant loss, encouraging communities and professionals (like healthcare workers and educators) to provide more compassionate support. It does not create new laws or allocate funding, but serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge these experiences.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares October 12-18, 2025, as "Homeschool Week" in Michigan. It symbolically recognizes homeschooling families and affirms parental rights to choose this educational path under Michigan law. The resolution has no legal effect - it does not create new laws, change funding, or alter school policies. It serves solely as a ceremonial acknowledgment of homeschooling families' contributions to education. The declaration directly affects homeschooling parents and guardians across the state.

Maddy summaryHB 4363 repeals the 2024 PA 68 "Homeowners' Energy Policy Act" (MCL 559.301-559.317), which was a law governing energy policies for homeowners. This bill removes the specific legal provisions established by the 2024 act without creating new policies or affecting any groups beyond the repeal of those sections. It is a straightforward procedural measure to eliminate the existing law.

Maddy summaryHB 4709 prohibits the construction of commercial wind turbines for electricity production in the Great Lakes or their connecting waters, and bans operating any such turbines built in violation of this rule. It directly affects commercial wind energy developers planning projects in these waters, preventing new installations. The bill also states that renewable energy credits cannot be issued for electricity generated by prohibited turbines, and allows the attorney general to seek court injunctions to stop violations. This amendment adds a specific environmental protection measure to Michigan's Clean Energy Act.

Maddy summaryHB 4590 adds Part 9 to Michigan's Clean and Renewable Energy Act, requiring the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to create rules for "Locally Distributed Shared Solar Facilities" (LDSS). This bill directly affects community solar projects and subscribers, mandating that LDSS facilities must use solar panels not made in China, North Korea, or Iran, have at least three subscribers, limit any single subscriber to 40% of output, and meet specific size caps (5 MW or 20 MW). Key provisions include requiring facilities to provide bill credits proportional to each subscriber's contribution and ensuring 60% of capacity is subscribed by small users (40 kW or less). The MPSC must establish these rules to govern community solar programs under this new framework.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 4182) amends Michigan's use tax law to add a new exemption for motor fuel sales. It specifically creates a new section (4gg) in the law to exempt certain motor fuel transactions from use tax. The bill directly affects businesses selling motor fuel, potentially reducing their tax burden on qualifying sales. However, the provided context does not specify the exact scope of the exemption or who qualifies for it, so the summary cannot detail the precise mechanisms or affected parties beyond the general tax exemption for motor fuel.