Maddy summarySenate Resolution 49 is a tribute offered as a memorial for George Alvin McManus Jr., a former member of the Senate. The resolution honors his memory, acknowledges his service from 1991 to 2002, and directs copies to be sent to his family.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 50 is a resolution from the Michigan Senate that urges the President of the United States and the United States Congress to fully fund Medicaid. It also calls on them to reject any proposals that would reduce access for those in need or shift costs onto states, healthcare providers, and vulnerable individuals.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 257 extends the time limit for civil lawsuits filed by individuals who were victims of criminal sexual conduct as minors. It raises the age by which a victim can file a claim from 28 to 42 years old and increases the period for filing after discovering the injury from three to seven years. The bill also allows these lawsuits to be brought at any time if a criminal conviction for the
Maddy summarySenate Bill 258 amends Michigan's Revised Judicature Act of 1961, which governs the time limits for filing civil lawsuits. The bill modifies the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages related to criminal sexual conduct. It achieves this by changing the definition of "criminal sexual conduct" that applies to the 10-year limitation period, directing the definition to a separate
Maddy summarySenate Bill 261 modifies state law regarding civil claims filed against the State of Michigan. It creates an exception to the existing requirement that claimants provide formal notice to the state within a specific timeframe (generally one year) before filing a lawsuit in the court of claims. Specifically, this bill exempts civil actions for criminal sexual conduct from these notice requirements. The changes apply retroactively to relevant pending cases, provided Senate Bill 257 is also enacted into law.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's campaign finance disclosure law to require candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, and state legislative offices to file annual financial reports if their campaign committee received or spent over $1,000 during an election cycle. The reports must be submitted by May 15 each year, with the first report due by May 15, 2024, for the 2023-2024 cycle. It establishes a new standardized form collecting personal details (name, address, contact info) and spouse-related information, including whether the spouse was a registered lobbyist. Candidates not elected are exempt from future filings unless they run again.
Maddy summarySB 99 standardizes financial disclosure reporting for Michigan state public officials, including legislators, the governor, attorney general, and secretary of state. It requires annual reports by May 15 each year (with a first deadline of June 13, 2025 for 2024 data) using a new uniform form that collects details about income, spouse’s employment, and potential conflicts. The bill clarifies definitions like "gift" (referencing campaign finance law), "earned income," and "liabilities" to ensure consistent reporting. This directly affects officials by mandating specific disclosures about personal finances and family employment to promote transparency.
Maddy summarySenate Resolution 44 designates May 2025 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month" in Michigan. This resolution encourages all Michigan citizens to participate in efforts to promote motorcycle safety, including rider education, proper gear use, and increased vigilance from all drivers to reduce crashes.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 295 requires Michigan public schools to provide water safety instruction to students. By the 2026-2027 school year, school districts and public school academies must offer age- and grade-appropriate water safety lessons, covering topics like safe behaviors in and around water and the importance of CPR, as part of physical education. The Department of Education will develop a model program for this instruction. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services will create a multilingual informational notice on water safety, which schools must distribute annually to parents and post online beginning October 2026. This bill aims to enhance water safety education for students across Michigan.
Maddy summarySenate Bill 284, the "digital age assurance act," aims to protect minors by regulating online content and requiring age verification. It mandates that device manufacturers, operating systems, and app stores estimate a user's age and provide a digital age signal to websites and online services. Websites and applications that offer mature content must then use these signals to block access for individuals under 18 or provide disclaimers and parental supervision tools. The bill also requires application stores to obtain parental consent for users under 16 to download apps and offers options for parental supervision tools. The Michigan Department of the Attorney General is responsible for enforcing this act.
