Sen. Jeff Irwin

Maddy summarySB 939 amends the State Housing Development Authority Act to clarify and expand the powers of the State Housing Development Authority in Michigan. The bill grants the authority the ability to conduct housing studies, manage loans and mortgages, set construction standards for mobile homes, and acquire or dispose of real property to support housing initiatives. Additionally, it allows the authority to use accumulated fees and interest income for corporate purposes and to encourage community organizations in housing projects. This legislation directly affects the State Housing Development Authority and its capacity to administer housing programs and financial assistance across the state.

Maddy summarySB 934 updates Michigan's Mobile Home Commission Act to modernize regulations for manufactured housing, mobile home parks, and dealers. The bill clarifies definitions for terms like 'mobile home,' 'infraction,' and 'material deficiency' to distinguish between minor violations and those threatening health or safety. It also establishes new sections to guide local government roles and streamline licensing processes by specifying when an application is considered complete. These changes aim to provide clearer standards for the licensure, operation, and management of mobile home facilities across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan laws regarding mobile home park tenancies by clarifying the specific reasons, known as 'just cause,' under which a landlord can legally evict a tenant. It directly affects tenants in mobile home parks and park operators by defining valid grounds for eviction, such as lease violations, nonpayment of rent after three occurrences in a year, property damage, or public safety issues. The legislation also introduces a new requirement for an in-person conference between the tenant and park operator within 20 days of an eviction demand, while ensuring tenants must continue paying rent until the legal process concludes. Additionally, the bill mandates that eviction judgments explicitly inform tenants of their right to sell their mobile home on the site within 15 days of losing their lease.

Maddy summarySB 935 amends the Mobile Home Commission Act to update how mobile home parks are regulated in Michigan. The bill requires the state department to conduct annual inspections of these parks and share results with local governments and lenders if problems are found. It also clarifies rules for granting variances to construction standards, sets limits on reinspection fees, and defines the training requirements for mobile home installers. Additionally, the legislation reinforces prohibitions against unfair practices, such as charging exit fees or forcing residents to buy homes as a condition of renting a space.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state income tax credit for owners of mobile home parks who sell their property to current residents or resident associations starting in 2026. To receive the credit, which equals 15% of the sale price, the seller must submit proof that they provided required notice to potential buyers and include the final settlement statement with their tax return. The credit can be claimed by individual owners or by members of flow-through entities that own the park, but any unused portion of the credit cannot be refunded. The legislation also clarifies that the credit only applies to sales made to people already living in the park or to their governing cooperative.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new state-funded program to provide bonus payments to qualified child care providers in Michigan. The legislation establishes a dedicated fund within the Department of Treasury that can be financed through state appropriations, federal funds, and private donations. Payments from this fund are distributed based on the number and age of children served, with younger children under 36 months receiving a higher rate than older children. The bill requires providers to have billed the state for services within the past six months to be eligible for these payments. It also includes provisions ensuring the money remains in the fund year-to-year and cannot be used to satisfy federal matching requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the state treasurer to move all interest earned from the countercyclical budget and economic stabilization fund into the child care payment fund. The law requires that interest accumulated between fiscal year 2024 and the bill's effective date be deposited within 90 days, while all future interest must go to the child care fund immediately. These funds are intended to support child care services in Michigan by utilizing earnings from the state's economic stabilization reserve. The legislation is currently tied to Senate Bill 946, meaning it will not become active unless that companion bill is also passed.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution officially designates May 1, 2026, as International Workers' Day within the state. The measure honors the contributions of Michigan's workforce and commemorates the historical significance of the labor movement, including events like the Haymarket Affair and the Flint Sit-Down Strike. By adopting this resolution, the legislative body acknowledges the importance of workers' rights and the state's legacy in advancing economic and social justice.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurers in Michigan to cover infertility treatments starting in 2027, affecting all individuals with health insurance policies issued or renewed in the state. The legislation mandates comprehensive coverage for diagnostic care, fertility treatments, and preservation services, including at least four complete egg retrievals with unlimited embryo transfers and costs associated with transferring embryos to a third party. Insurers must provide these benefits without discrimination based on various personal characteristics and cannot impose higher deductibles, waiting periods, or preexisting condition exclusions specifically for infertility services. The law defines infertility broadly to include conditions impacting pregnancy ability and situations where individuals lack the necessary gametes, while also clarifying that coverage applies regardless of whether donor gametes are used or if a surrogate is involved.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a dedicated state fund to support Michigan's 988 crisis lifeline system, which provides suicide prevention and mental health crisis services. It establishes a new telecommunications fee of 25 cents per month on landline and mobile phone lines, as well as a 6% fee on prepaid phone purchases, to generate revenue for this fund. The collected fees must be used to improve the crisis hotline infrastructure, expand crisis services, and fund stabilization programs, while ensuring these funds supplement rather than replace existing state or federal grants. Additionally, the bill requires the state treasurer to adjust the monthly fee annually based on inflation and mandates regular audits to ensure phone companies collect and remit the fees correctly.