Sen. Sean McCann

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's Local Government Labor Regulatory Limitation Act to restrict local governments from passing rules that force employers to pay wages higher than state or federal minimums. It also prevents municipalities from enacting ordinances that regulate employee work hours and scheduling, with specific exceptions for businesses operating on government-funded projects or those covered by project labor agreements. By repealing several previous sections, the legislation removes certain local authority to set labor standards, aiming to limit the ability of cities and towns to impose additional financial or scheduling requirements on private employers.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts how Michigan public school academies can purchase or lease real estate from specific entities to prevent conflicts of interest. It prohibits these academies from buying or renting property from educational management organizations, their affiliated real estate holding companies, or any person connected to those companies. Additionally, the bill requires that all real estate transactions be approved by the academy's board of directors based on an independent appraisal to ensure market value and must be reviewed by the academy's authorizing body. If the authorizing body suspects a violation of these rules, it must notify the state superintendent of public instruction and the state board of education.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds a new section to Michigan's election law that imposes civil fines on individuals who knowingly make false statements about election details, voter eligibility, or voting penalties. The law specifically targets misinformation intended to stop people from voting and sets a maximum penalty of $1,000 for each violation. It also holds employers of election workers accountable with fines up to $10,000 unless they can prove they were unaware of the worker's intent to spread misinformation. Local governments are given a legal presumption that they did not know about such violations before they occurred.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to create a formal process for child care providers to request a review and appeal of certain rule violations. The new procedure applies specifically to cases where the violation does not lead to the denial, revocation, or refusal to renew a license, or result in an injunction. The department must establish this written process within 90 days of the bill's effective date and make it publicly available on its website.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires benefit corporations in Michigan to file an annual report detailing their social and environmental performance alongside their standard business filings. The new report must describe how the company pursued its public benefit goals, explain any obstacles faced, and provide an assessment of its overall impact based on a third-party standard. Companies must also disclose director compensation and clarify any connections between the third-party standard and the corporation to ensure transparency. While the report must be shared with shareholders and posted online, businesses can omit sensitive financial data and director pay from the public version.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals and government agencies in Michigan to select the specific type, dosage, and delivery method of free naloxone provided by the state's Department of Health and Human Services. The law applies only when the department distributes these overdose reversal drugs at no cost to help reduce opioid-related overdoses. While it grants recipients the choice of formulation and administration route, it includes a provision to maintain federal funding eligibility if those choices would jeopardize state grants.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits retailers with sales floors larger than 2,500 square feet from placing co-branded alcoholic beverages next to youth-oriented snacks, cartoons, or similar items. For smaller stores, the law allows either the same prohibition or the option to post a specific age-restriction sign near those displays. The term "co-branded" refers to alcohol products that share logos or packaging with non-alcoholic drinks. Any fines for breaking these rules must be added to the state's liquor enforcement fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how Michigan distributes corporate income tax revenue by setting aside specific amounts for various state funds over the next several years. It directs money to the general fund, housing initiatives, economic revitalization programs, and a reserve for attracting businesses, while also creating a new earmark for the beverage container handling fund starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The amount allocated to the beverage container fund will be adjusted annually for inflation, and the entire plan depends on a related bill being passed and approved by voters in a future election.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Michigan's existing bottle deposit law to require a minimum 10-cent refundable deposit on a wider variety of beverage containers, including certain juices and noncarbonated drinks. It directly affects dealers, distributors, and manufacturers by mandating that they collect deposits when selling returnable containers and pay refunds when empty containers are returned. The legislation also establishes new definitions for different types of containers and creates specific rules for handling unredeemed deposits. Additionally, the bill outlines the duties of state agencies and sets penalties for violations of the new deposit requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Black Leadership Advisory Council by codifying its structure and duties into state law. The council will consist of 16 voting members, including the director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and 15 individuals appointed by the governor to represent diverse Black leadership fields, with specific requirements for immigrant representation and youth inclusion. Its primary function is to advise the governor on policies aimed at eliminating racial inequity in areas such as healthcare, housing, and employment, while also identifying laws that perpetuate such disparities. The council will operate independently in its advisory role but relies on the department for budget and management, and it is required to submit an annual report on its activities and recommendations.