Sen. Joe Bellino

Maddy summarySB 126 would eliminate Michigan's participation in daylight saving time (DST), meaning the state would no longer advance clocks in spring or set them back in fall. It directly affects all Michiganders and state government entities by changing how time is observed statewide. The bill requires voter approval through a referendum at the November 2026 general election; if approved, it would take effect 30 days after the election results are certified. This change would exempt Michigan from federal DST rules under 15 USC 260a.

Maddy summarySB 94 prohibits drug manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors from restricting 340B program pharmacies from accessing or receiving 340B drugs, which are discounted medications for safety-net healthcare providers. It requires 340B entities (like community health centers) to submit annual compliance reports starting in 2026, including program audits and community impact details. Additionally, drug manufacturers must report price increases exceeding 15% for drugs costing over $40 per treatment course, including cost data and patent details. These provisions directly affect pharmaceutical companies, participating pharmacies, and healthcare providers enrolled in the federal 340B drug pricing program.

Maddy summarySB 120 modifies Michigan's election law to require voters without standard identification to provide two specific documents: one proving their identity (like a driver's license or birth certificate) and one proving Michigan residency (like a utility bill or lease agreement). This applies directly to voters who cannot present standard ID at polling places. The bill changes the process by mandating these two documents instead of allowing a simple affidavit, with failure to provide both resulting in a provisional ballot. It updates existing sections (523, 523a, 813, 829) to define acceptable proof types and the verification process for such voters.

Maddy summarySB 119 requires Michigan public schools to include specific content about human development in biology curriculum by the 2025-2026 school year. It mandates that biology standards cover: (1) an overview of fetal development inside the uterus, (2) a minimum 3-minute high-definition ultrasound video showing early organ development, and (3) a computer animation depicting all stages of fetal growth with key developmental markers. This applies directly to Michigan public schools and biology teachers implementing the state’s required curriculum standards. The bill modifies existing education code sections to enforce these specific instructional requirements.

Maddy summarySB 115 creates a 50% tax credit for individual Michigan taxpayers who invest in qualifying Michigan businesses, with a maximum credit of $3,000 per business and $3,000 total per tax year. Taxpayers must obtain certification from the Michigan Strategic Fund within 60 days of investing to claim the credit. The credit can be carried forward for up to 10 years if it exceeds the taxpayer’s current tax liability. Qualifying businesses must be headquartered in Michigan with at least 80% of revenue, assets, and employees located in the state, as certified by the Strategic Fund.

Maddy summarySB 117 repeals specific sections of Michigan's corporate income tax provisions (MCL 206.1-206.532, 206.701-206.725, and 206.801-206.847) that governed corporate tax rates and reporting. The bill directly affects corporations previously subject to these repealed tax rules by eliminating those requirements. Key mechanism: it removes the referenced corporate tax sections from Michigan's tax code without replacing them. This is a procedural repeal of existing corporate tax provisions, not a new tax or personal income tax change. The bill is in early committee review (introduced March 5, 2025).

Maddy summarySB 122 modifies Michigan's Public Health Code to adjust the enforcement authority of the Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). It updates specific sections governing public health regulations, including inspections, penalties for violations, and reporting requirements for health facilities. The bill also repeals outdated or redundant sections of the code to streamline enforcement processes. These changes directly affect health facilities, providers, and the MDHHS as they update how public health rules are implemented and enforced across the state.

Maddy summarySB 110 adds a property tax exemption for the surviving spouse of an emergency first responder (police, firefighter, etc.) who died while on duty. It directly affects surviving spouses who own their primary residence (homestead) and do not remarry. The bill expands existing homestead tax exemptions - previously limited to disabled veterans and their spouses - to include this group, allowing them to avoid property taxes on their home indefinitely. To qualify, the spouse must apply annually by December 31, and the exemption applies to any homestead property they own, including property acquired after the first responder's death.

Maddy summarySB 108 amends Michigan's Tax Increment Financing Act to adjust how the "initial assessed value" is calculated for downtown development authorities. It specifically modifies the baseline property value used to determine tax increments for certain municipalities with historical circumstances, such as small cities with expired development plans or areas later designated as Renaissance Zones. The bill affects downtown development authorities and municipalities using tax increment financing in these specific scenarios. The key change ensures initial assessed value calculations account for past plan expirations or Renaissance Zone exemptions, maintaining a consistent baseline for tax increment calculations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SB 91) amends Michigan's income tax code to exclude certain gratuities received by tipped employees from taxable income. It directly affects Michigan workers in service industries (like restaurants) who earn tips, allowing them to deduct specific tip income from their taxable earnings. The key provision modifies Section 30 of the Income Tax Act to add this exclusion, reducing the taxable income for eligible tipped workers. This change aligns Michigan's tax treatment with federal guidelines for tip income deductions.