Sen. Joe Bellino

Maddy summarySCR 8 is a memorial resolution honoring Irma Clark-Coleman, a former Michigan state legislator who served in the House (1999-2002) and Senate (2003-2010). The resolution recognizes her decades of public service at both local (Wayne County) and state levels, including her advocacy for education reform and legislative work on children’s issues. Unanimously adopted by the Michigan Legislature in December 2025, it serves as a formal tribute to her legacy and does not enact any policy changes.

Maddy summarySB 715 amends Michigan’s Strategic Fund Act to require the Michigan Strategic Fund to comply with the federal Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) when making investments. This means the fund cannot use state money to support economic development projects involving goods produced using forced labor from Xinjiang, China. The bill directly affects the Michigan Strategic Fund (which manages state economic development grants) and businesses receiving those funds. It adds a new requirement (Section 7c) to prevent state resources from indirectly supporting forced labor, aligning with federal law. The bill is currently pending review in the Senate Finance Committee.

Maddy summarySB 632 amends Michigan's Renaissance Zone Act to modify tax exemption periods for businesses in designated economic development zones and add new qualifying business categories. It directly affects businesses operating in Renaissance zones, particularly those involved in border trade, multimodal shipping (via air, road, rail, or water), manufacturing, and renewable energy. Key provisions include extending exemption durations, creating "qualified eligible Next Michigan businesses" for specific logistics and manufacturing operations, and clarifying definitions for border crossing facilities and forest products processing. The bill aims to streamline economic development incentives while expanding eligibility for tax benefits under the Renaissance Zone program.

Maddy summarySB 633 eliminates Michigan's state historic preservation tax credit program, which previously allowed property owners to claim a 25% tax credit for qualified rehabilitation expenses on historic buildings. The bill directly affects developers and property owners who relied on this credit for restoring historic resources, removing their eligibility for tax benefits under this program. Key provisions include repealing sections of the Income Tax Act that governed the credit's application process, annual funding limits ($5 million total), and requirements for certification of historic rehabilitation projects. This change would end the state's financial incentive for historic preservation projects that currently qualify under this credit.

Maddy summarySB 642 amends Section 125 of Michigan's Management and Budget Act to remove references to the Michigan Strategic Fund, which is being eliminated through companion legislation (SB 631). The bill updates existing provisions about state property use for film production, which previously cited the Strategic Fund's film office. It does not change film production rules or benefits but ensures legal language aligns with the elimination of the Strategic Fund. The amendment affects administrative references in state law but has no direct impact on filmmakers or film production policies. This is a technical correction to reflect current state fund structure, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summarySB 648 allows film producers in Michigan to use military-owned property for free when filming, under terms set by the state's adjutant general. It directly affects film production companies seeking to shoot on military land, requiring them to avoid obscene content or material involving minors under 18. The bill updates the definition of "film" to include modern formats like streaming content, documentaries, and video games, and mandates cooperation between the military department and the Michigan Film Office. It does not change funding but streamlines access to military locations for the film industry.

Maddy summarySB 661 amends Michigan law to update rules for using state-owned property in film production. It allows film producers to use state property for free under specific terms, while prohibiting use for obscene content or productions requiring performer records. The bill clarifies the definition of "film" to include modern formats like streaming content and video games, and requires state transportation departments to cooperate with the Michigan Film Office. This change directly affects film producers seeking to use state-owned locations and aligns the law with the elimination of the Michigan Strategic Fund (referenced in the bill title). The update removes outdated references to the Strategic Fund while maintaining existing protections for state property use.

Maddy summarySB 652 updates the "Local Government Filming Location Access Act" (2008 PA 84) by removing outdated references to the Michigan Strategic Fund, which was eliminated. It amends definitions in Sections 3 and 5 to reflect that the "Michigan film office" no longer operates under the Strategic Fund. The bill does not change existing rules allowing local governments to permit free film production on public property (with exceptions for obscene content or specific record-keeping), but ensures the law aligns with current state structure. This affects local governments, film producers, and the Michigan Film Office by correcting administrative references in the statute.

Maddy summarySB 684 creates a process for healthcare licensees (like doctors, nurses, and other licensed professionals) to have certain disciplinary records removed from public view. It allows applicants to submit a formal request to the state department after meeting specific conditions: the disciplinary action must have been a single continuing education violation (not more than 30 years old), they must have completed all sanctions, and they must have maintained a clean record for at least 5 years. If approved, the department removes the record from its public website and reports the removal to the National Practitioner Databank, allowing licensees to truthfully state they have no related disciplinary history. This applies only to specific, minor continuing education violations - not other types of disciplinary actions.

Maddy summarySB 669 amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to update references to the defunct Michigan Strategic Fund. It specifically removes the connection to the Michigan Strategic Fund Act (1984 PA 270) from Section 512, which previously defined the "Michigan film office" as created under that law. The bill does not change any policy or program but ensures statutory language aligns with the elimination of the Strategic Fund. This administrative update affects only the definition of the Michigan film office within the Natural Resources Act.