Sen. Kevin Daley

Maddy summarySenate Bill 1023 expands the authority of Michigan's State Boundary Commission to review petitions regarding municipal annexation. Specifically, it grants the commission jurisdiction over annexation requests from home rule cities, general law villages, and home rule villages by referencing existing statutes in the state laws. The bill does not take effect on its own and is tied to the passage of two companion bills, SB 1024 and SB 1025. Local governments seeking to annex territory would be directly affected by this change in oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's Credit Union Act to clarify the procedures and notice requirements when credit unions must close their offices due to emergencies or special state or national observances. It allows the state director or designated credit union officers to order closures during emergencies and requires these institutions to promptly inform the director and relevant government entities. Additionally, the legislation specifies that days when credit unions are closed under these provisions are treated as legal holidays or emergency conditions rather than banking days, while explicitly stating that employee obligations under state and federal laws remain unchanged.

Maddy summarySB 986 amends Michigan's General Sales Tax Act to clarify how the 2% additional sales tax applies to residential utility bills for electricity, gas, and home heating fuels. The bill requires large utility providers with 100,000 or more customers to prorate usage calculations based on days after April 30, 1994, while smaller providers have the option to either prorate or apply the tax starting with the first bill covering usage after that date. This legislative change directly affects utility companies and their residential customers by standardizing the timing and calculation of sales tax on essential energy services. The amendment aims to ensure consistent application of the tax across different provider sizes while maintaining the exemption for residential use of these utilities.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 987 amends Michigan's use tax law to maintain the exemption of electricity, natural gas, and home heating fuels from the additional 2% use tax for residential use. This change ensures that households continue to pay only the standard sales tax rate on these essential utilities rather than the higher rate. The bill directly affects Michigan residents by preserving the current tax treatment of residential energy consumption. Introduced by Senator Jonathan Lindsey on May 20, 2026, the legislation is currently under review by the Committee on Government Operations.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 998 modifies Michigan's use tax law to clarify how credit for trade-in vehicles is calculated when determining the taxable amount of a purchase. The bill updates the definition of 'purchase price' to ensure that the value of a trade-in vehicle used as part payment is properly excluded from the tax base, aligning the rules with existing provisions for watercraft. This change directly affects vehicle dealers and consumers who trade in their current vehicles to buy new ones, ensuring the tax is applied only to the net cost rather than the full purchase price.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Michigan Agricultural Marketing and Bargaining Act to limit the amount of time agricultural cooperatives can hold their members' funds. Specifically, it prohibits associations from retaining member money for more than 10 years after receiving it. The legislation also includes a provision that gives cooperatives currently in violation of this rule two years to return the funds to their members once the law takes effect. By updating this section, the bill aims to ensure that member funds are not held indefinitely without being distributed or processed.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's General Sales Tax Act to modify how sales tax is calculated on vehicle trade-ins. It updates the rules for determining the tax credit allowed when a customer uses an old vehicle to pay for a new one, ensuring the credit is based on the agreed-upon value of the trade-in rather than a fixed dollar limit. The changes apply to dealers selling new or used motor vehicles and recreational vehicles, requiring them to separately state the trade-in value on invoices to qualify for the tax credit. By clarifying these provisions, the legislation aims to standardize the process for calculating sales tax on vehicle purchases involving trade-ins.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 984 requires state agencies in Michigan to use software that accurately reproduces a person's name on official documents. Specifically, the law mandates that such software must correctly display hyphens, bicapitalization, and apostrophes within names. This provision directly affects government employees who create communications or records containing individual names. The bill aims to prevent errors in how names appear on state-issued paperwork by setting a technical standard for the software used.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the annual allocation for administrative expenses in Michigan's Farm Produce Insurance Fund from $500,000 to $950,000. The change directly affects the fund's management by allowing more money to cover operational costs such as premium refunds, enforcement, record-keeping, and other approved expenses. The bill does not alter the fund's existing investment rules or claim payment procedures, but it updates the specific dollar limit for administrative spending. This adjustment is intended to provide greater financial flexibility for the board managing the insurance program.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution honors the memory of Joel Gougeon, a former Michigan State Senator who passed away, by formally recognizing his life and public service. The bill does not change any laws or policies but serves as an official tribute to Gougeon's career, military service, and community contributions. It directs copies of the resolution to the Gougeon family as a formal acknowledgment of his legacy. The measure was introduced by Senator Brinks and adopted by the full Senate membership.