Sen. Jim Runestad

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 118 creates a tax credit for Michigan taxpayers with qualifying dependents. It allows a credit equal to the state's "target foundation allowance" (from school funding law) for each dependent aged 5-18 who isn't enrolled in public school and has demonstrated grade-level reading/math proficiency through state or private tests. The credit reduces tax liability, and any excess amount is refunded to the taxpayer. This directly affects families with children meeting these specific educational and enrollment criteria.

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 The bill directly affects corporations previously subject to these repealed tax rules by eliminating those requirements.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 The bill also repeals outdated or redundant sections of the code to streamline enforcement processes.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 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.

Maddy summarySB 28 amends Michigan's Animal Industry Act to require egg-laying hens to be housed in cage-free systems that allow natural behaviors (like perching and dust bathing) and provide minimum floor space per hen, as defined by the United Egg Producers' 2017 guidelines. It directly affects egg producers and sellers of shell eggs in Michigan, prohibiting the sale of eggs from hens confined in non-compliant systems (e.g., battery cages) unless the farm has fewer than 3,000 hens. Key provisions include banning tethering that prevents hens from turning around freely or fully extending limbs, with exemptions for veterinary care, research, and small farms. The law enables civil enforcement by the state to stop sales of non-compliant eggs, without criminal penalties.

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.