Sen. Sean McCann

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the fees county treasurers charge for providing transcripts, abstracts, and copies of property tax records. It establishes specific rates for paper documents, such as 25 cents per year for tax abstracts and a minimum charge of 50 cents for any request. The legislation also sets a maximum fee of 30 cents per parcel record, capped at $2,000 total, for electronic copies of real property data like owner names, assessed values, and tax bills. Additionally, it allows large charter counties with over 2 million people to set their own fees as long as the cost does not exceed the actual expense of providing the service.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's vehicle code to formally define "vulnerable roadway user" for traffic safety purposes. It explicitly includes pedestrians, people using nonmotorized devices like roller skates, scooters, and skateboards, as well as individuals in wheelchairs or riding horses. The law only takes effect if three other related bills are also passed, ensuring a coordinated update to traffic regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's vehicle code to strengthen penalties for drivers who cause physical injury or death to vulnerable roadway users, such as pedestrians and cyclists. It directly affects drivers by establishing stricter rules for license suspension and denial when serious accidents occur due to moving violations. The key mechanism involves automatically revoking or denying driver licenses for individuals convicted of specific severe offenses, including negligent homicide or manslaughter involving a vehicle. Additionally, the bill tightens restrictions on issuing licenses to non-residents and those with prior criminal records related to traffic safety. These changes aim to enhance accountability for dangerous driving behaviors that harm people on the road.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new state program to provide financial assistance to businesses that lose revenue due to unexpected street closures or road construction projects that run significantly longer than planned. To qualify for a grant, a business must prove a significant drop in profits over the previous three tax years, with each award capped at $15,000 per year. The Department of Transportation will manage the program, reviewing applications based on factors like the severity of traffic disruption and lack of pedestrian access, and must report annually on how funds are used. Money for these grants comes from a newly created fund in the state treasury, which can be funded by various sources and must be invested by the state treasurer.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's marijuana regulations to allow adults aged 21 and older to be employed by or volunteer for marijuana-related businesses. It clarifies that while individuals can legally possess and use marijuana within specific limits, employers retain the right to enforce workplace drug policies and refuse to hire or discipline employees for marijuana use. The legislation also outlines restrictions on where marijuana can be consumed, such as prohibiting use in public places and near schools, while permitting designated consumption areas in municipalities that authorize them. Additionally, the bill maintains protections for medical marijuana users and ensures that private property owners can regulate marijuana activities on their premises, with the exception of tenants who may possess and consume marijuana without smoking.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's school code to require the state department to approve specific screening and diagnostic reading assessments for use in public schools and public school academies. The legislation mandates that these approved tools must evaluate students' progress toward reading proficiency while minimizing disruption to instructional time. Additionally, the bill outlines requirements for district-identified literacy coaches to support teachers in implementing evidence-based reading instruction and addressing reading deficiencies. These changes directly affect school districts, public school academies, teachers, and students by standardizing early literacy screening and enhancing professional support for reading instruction.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan teacher preparation programs to include specific instruction on dyslexia and the science of reading by September 2027. To maintain approval, these programs must teach candidates about the characteristics of dyslexia, its secondary consequences, instructional adjustments, and methods for using multi-tiered systems of support. Programs preparing educators for reading, language arts, or special education roles must also cover evidence-based interventions grounded in structured literacy. The law includes a waiver process for programs not focused on these areas, which must be reviewed every two years, and it only takes effect if a companion bill is passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the fines for violating Michigan's natural gas safety regulations, raising the maximum penalty per violation from $10,000 to $200,000 and the total cap for related violations from $500,000 to $2.5 million. It requires the Public Service Commission to adjust these fines annually for inflation starting September 1, 2024, using the Detroit area Consumer Price Index. The law also mandates that the commission consider factors like the violator's financial ability and history of prior offenses when setting specific fine amounts. Additionally, the bill strengthens penalties for willfully damaging pipeline signs or markers, classifying such acts as a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a $5,000 fine.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases death and disability benefits for Michigan public safety officers who are injured or killed while performing their duties. Starting October 1, 2024, the state will pay $50,000 to the officer's surviving spouse or dependents, or to their estate if no family members exist, whereas claims paid before that date will receive $25,000. The additional payment is intended to be given on top of any other benefits the family may already receive. The law applies retroactively to any benefit applications that were pending on or after the October 1, 2024 effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a memorial resolution honoring Nancy C. Cassis, a former Michigan legislator who served in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. It recognizes her career as a public servant and details her legislative achievements, including her work on tax policy and her receipt of various awards. The resolution formally expresses the legislature's condolences to her family and requests that copies of the document be sent to them as a tribute.