Rep. Matt Bierlein

Co-sponsor HB 5771

In committee · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

Individual income tax: credit; employer work opportunity tax credit for qualified employees; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 279 & 679.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Michigan employers to claim a state income tax credit equal to 50% of the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit they receive for hiring employees from specific targeted groups. To qualify, workers must be certified by the Michigan unemployment insurance agency, and the credit applies only to wages paid to these individuals during the tax year. The legislation also clarifies that any portion of the credit exceeding the employer's tax liability will not be refunded, and it outlines how flow-through entities can claim their share of the credit.

In committee Jun 4, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 5725

In committee · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

Civil rights: open meetings; members of a public body meeting as a board of a prepaid inpatient health plan; authorize remote meeting participation in certain circumstances. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Open Meetings Act to allow specific public bodies to hold meetings remotely under certain conditions. It authorizes boards governing prepaid inpatient health plans, including regional mental health entities, to permit remote participation if they pass a resolution, ensure a quorum meets in person, and make remote members visible during voting and speaking. The legislation also extends existing remote meeting provisions to agricultural commodity groups, municipal retirement systems, and joint energy agencies, while maintaining requirements for two-way communication and public notice.

In committee May 15, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 5721

In committee · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

Natural resources: hunting; year-round coyote hunting season; provide for. Amends sec. 43531 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43531).

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to allow individuals with a valid hunting license to hunt coyotes year-round in Michigan, removing previous seasonal restrictions. It maintains the requirement for a separate fur harvester's license to hunt other fur-bearing animals but clarifies that this license is only valid for species without established bag limits starting March 1, 2014. The legislation also outlines specific licensing fees and eligibility rules for residents and nonresidents, including a discount for minor children. These changes would directly affect hunters and trappers by expanding the time available to hunt coyotes while adjusting regulations for other fur-bearing species.

In committee May 14, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 254

Passed · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

A resolution to declare May 7-13, 2024, as Fentanyl Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

Passed May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 5718

In committee · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

Holidays: other; "Autism Acceptance Day"; designate as the third Sunday of April of each year. Creates new act.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the third Sunday of April each year as "Autism Acceptance Day" in Michigan. It establishes this specific date as an official observance to raise awareness about autism within the state. The legislation does not create new legal requirements or funding but simply recognizes the day in state records.

In committee May 9, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 4505

Passed · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact. Amends sec. 17801 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17801) & adds secs. 17820a & 17820b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4504'23

Passed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 247

Failed · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

A resolution to declare May 2, 2024, as End Jew-Hatred Day in the state of Michigan.

Failed May 7, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 237

Failed · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

A resolution to urge the Governor to send members of the Michigan National Guard to the Texan southern border, where their support is desperately needed.

Failed May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 5703

In committee · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

Military affairs: other; Michigan National Guard apprenticeship program; create. Creates new act.

In committee May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 241

Passed · Michigan House · Co-sponsor

A resolution to declare May 2024 as Military Appreciation Month in the state of Michigan.

Passed May 1, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track