Rep. Mike Hoadley

Maddy summaryHJR G is a proposed constitutional amendment (not a law) that seeks to remove three education governance bodies from Michigan's state constitution. It would eliminate the state board of education, the superintendent of public instruction, and the state board for public community/junior colleges by amending Article VIII, Sections 3 and 7. If approved by voters, these positions and boards would be abolished, shifting oversight of public education away from state-level governance. This is a procedural constitutional change requiring voter approval at the next general election.

Maddy summaryHB 4213 eliminates restrictions on concealed carry in specific locations by removing existing prohibitions from Michigan's concealed carry law. The bill removes restrictions that previously barred licensed concealed pistol permit holders from carrying in places like schools (with a parent drop-off/pick-up exception), child care centers, sports arenas, bars/taverns, places of worship, large entertainment venues (2,500+ seats), hospitals, and college dorms/classrooms. Licensed permit holders would no longer be prohibited from carrying concealed weapons in these locations under this amendment. The bill does not change security requirements for venues that choose to prohibit concealed carry (e.g., metal detectors).

Maddy summaryHB 4018 clarifies when juveniles aged 16-17 can be transported with adults during custody. The bill specifies that juveniles may only be transported with an adult who is 25 or younger if both were taken into custody simultaneously for the same offense or occupied the same vehicle during the offense. It requires juveniles to be separated from adults "at the earliest available time" after arrival. This directly affects law enforcement and juvenile justice systems handling cases involving older juveniles (16-17) and young adults (under 25) who commit offenses together. The amendment updates Michigan's Probate Code to provide clear, specific conditions for this exception to standard juvenile detention rules.

Maddy summaryHB 4176 amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (MCL 324.73102) to allow property owners to use purple paint marks as a legal alternative to posted signs for marking "no trespassing" areas. Specifically, it requires purple paint marks to be vertical lines 8 inches long, placed 3-5 feet high on trees or posts, spaced no more than 100 feet apart, and visible from all approaches. This change directly affects property owners who can now use this method to legally prohibit recreational activities or trapping on their land without physical signs. The bill does not alter existing exceptions for farm property, fishing, or retrieving lost dogs, and it requires companion bill HB 4177 to also pass for full implementation.

Maddy summaryHB 4177 amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to strengthen rules about purple paint marks used to indicate no-trespassing areas for recreation. It prohibits removing, defacing, or destroying existing purple paint marks (Sec. 73104) and bans placing new marks on others' property without written permission from the owner, lessee, or agent (Sec. 73105). The bill directly affects property owners, recreational users (like hunters or anglers), and land managers who use these marks to restrict access. It creates a clear legal requirement for written authorization before marking private property, ensuring property rights are respected during recreational activities.

Maddy summaryHB 4167 amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines to specifically address the illicit use of xylazine, a veterinary drug increasingly misused in illicit drug mixtures. The bill adds xylazine to the list of substances covered under sentencing guidelines (MCL 777.13m), meaning courts must now apply standardized sentencing ranges for convictions involving its unauthorized possession or use. This directly affects individuals convicted of xylazine-related offenses, including those using it alone or combined with other drugs. The change creates a clear, defined sentencing path for this specific offense, moving beyond general drug sentencing rules to address xylazine's growing public health impact. The bill was introduced on March 5, 2025, and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

Maddy summaryHB 4166 prohibits the non-medical use of xylazine (a sedative sometimes mixed with drugs like fentanyl) in Michigan. It defines "illicit use" as any xylazine use not covered under "licit use," which includes legal veterinary applications, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or approved medical treatments. The bill amends Michigan's Public Health Code to make possessing or using xylazine for non-licensed purposes a felony, with penalties ranging from up to 20 years in prison or fines up to $1 million depending on the amount. This directly affects individuals using xylazine outside approved medical or veterinary contexts, aligning penalties with those for other controlled substances like opioids.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges Congress to freeze the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for H-2A agricultural workers at the 2023 level ($15.10/hour) through 2025. It directly affects Michigan farmers who rely on the H-2A program, as the current 2025 AEWR in Michigan is $18.15/hour - a 34% increase since 2019. The resolution seeks to prevent further wage hikes for temporary farm workers, aiming to reduce rising labor costs amid broader farm expense increases. It does not change existing law but calls on Congress to pass legislation implementing this freeze.

Maddy summaryHB 4138 amends Michigan's civil procedure code to remove references to the Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Act, which was repealed. It specifically revises Sections 1908, 2529, and 2559 of the Revised Judicature Act (1961 PA 236) to eliminate exemptions and provisions that previously applied to ERPO-related cases. This change affects court procedures for service of process and filing fees, ensuring the code no longer includes outdated references to the repealed ERPO law. The bill makes no new policy changes to fees or procedures - only aligns the civil code with the ERPO repeal.

Maddy summaryHB 4139 removes references to "extreme risk protection orders" from Michigan's firearm licensing requirements. Specifically, it amends sections of the state's firearms law (MCL 28.422, 28.422b, 28.425b, and 28.428) by deleting the provision that previously required applicants to disclose if they were subject to such orders. This change directly affects individuals applying for firearm licenses, as they will no longer need to certify whether they are under an extreme risk protection order. The bill does not repeal extreme risk protection orders themselves but modifies the licensing process to exclude this specific requirement. The change reflects the repeal of the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act as noted in the bill's title.