Sen. Thomas Albert

Maddy summarySenate Bill 230 is an appropriations bill that amends the state school aid act of 1979. It allocates specific funding amounts for K-12 public schools and related educational purposes for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2025, and September 30, 2026. The bill draws funds from various state sources, including the state school aid fund and the general fund. It also designates allocations for purposes such as school loan bond redemption, cash-flow borrowing costs, and support services for children in school districts affected by drinking water emergencies, covering items like school nurses, mental health support, and nutritional services. This legislation directly affects public schools, school districts, and K-12 students across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires websites offering adult content to verify users are 18+ before access. Commercial entities must use ID checks or approved systems to confirm age for sites with over 33% adult content, while others must block minors and display disclaimers. News organizations and internet service providers are exempt from these requirements. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $10,000 per incident, enforced by the Attorney General's office after a 45-day correction period.

Maddy summarySB 190, the "Social Media Children Protection Act," requires social media companies to verify the age of Michigan residents applying for accounts and obtain parental consent if the user is under 16. It mandates that companies provide parents with tools to supervise minors' accounts, including viewing privacy settings and setting daily time limits. Social media companies face civil fines up to $25,000 per violation for non-compliance, and contracts with clauses waiving these protections are void. The law applies to all social media platforms operating in Michigan, directly affecting minors under 16, their parents, and the companies providing those services.

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 44 makes it a crime for non-citizens to enter Michigan without legal status or remain after being denied entry or deported, with penalties ranging from up to 180 days in jail and $2,000 fines for first offenses (misdemeanor) to up to 20 years in prison and $10,000 fines for repeat or aggravated violations (felony). The bill creates exceptions for those with federal protections like DACA approval (2012-2021), asylum, or lawful U.S. presence, and prohibits arrests at schools, churches, or healthcare facilities for these violations. It allows courts to issue written orders requiring non-citizens to leave Michigan instead of jail time, provided they agree and have no prior felony convictions under this law. The bill also grants legal immunity to state/local officials enforcing it and requires fingerprinting for individuals charged under the law.

Maddy summarySB 43, the "Immigration and Customs Enforcement Support Act," requires Michigan law enforcement agencies (like state police, sheriffs, and city police) to create programs that assist U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in enforcing federal immigration laws. Agencies must enter a formal agreement with DHS, verify the immigration status of detained individuals, and transfer non-citizens convicted of crimes to ICE custody. It establishes two specific programs - jail enforcement models and warrant service officer programs - to facilitate this cooperation, subject to funding from a new state support fund. The bill directly affects law enforcement agencies and individuals detained under state criminal law who are not legally present in the U.S.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's criminal sentencing guidelines to create specific provisions for crimes related to illegal immigration. It directly affects individuals convicted of such offenses in Michigan courts by establishing new sentencing parameters. However, the provided context does not specify the exact nature of these new guidelines or their concrete policy changes, only that they are being created under Section 17d of the Criminal Procedure Code (MCL 777.17d). The bill is currently in committee referral with no further details on its provisions available in the provided text.

Maddy summarySB 42 creates the "immigration and customs enforcement support fund" within Michigan's state treasury to provide financial support for law enforcement agencies. The bill directly affects local and state law enforcement agencies, enabling them to apply for grants to train officers in immigration enforcement programs. Key provisions include requiring agencies to train at least three officers per agency, allocating additional funds based on population served, and offering up to $15,000 per officer as an incentive for participation. Applications must be submitted by March 15 annually, with grants awarded by May 1, and instructions posted publicly by December 2025. The fund's money must remain in the account annually and cannot lapse to the general fund.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a law with policy changes. The Michigan Senate formally recognizes January 26-February 1, 2025, as Catholic Schools Week. It expresses support for Catholic schools' role in Michigan education, citing their student enrollment, compliance with public school standards, and contributions to community values. The resolution has no legal effect or funding impact - it solely serves to honor these schools during the designated week.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides supplemental funding for Michigan's public schools for the 2024-2025 fiscal year to address student mental health and safety. It allocates money from various state funds to districts, intermediate districts, nonpublic schools, and specialized schools that choose to participate. The funds can be used for hiring mental health staff, purchasing safety equipment like cameras and door locks, implementing behavioral health technology, and providing training for staff and students on threat assessment and response. Any unspent general fund allocations at the end of the year will be moved to a stabilization fund for future use.