Sen. Sam Singh

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 6) formally condemns the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack and specifically denounces President Trump's 2025 pardons of 1,500 individuals involved in the riots, including those convicted of assaulting police officers. It highlights the 140+ law enforcement injuries sustained during the attack and cites police unions' criticism of the pardons as undermining accountability. The resolution serves as a symbolic statement expressing disapproval to federal leaders, not a policy change. It directly addresses the federal executive branch's use of pardon power regarding Capitol riot participants.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 3) authorizes the Senate Majority Leader to take legal action against the House of Representatives to compel it to present nine specific bills to the Governor. The bills - passed by both chambers during the 2023-2024 legislative session - were returned to the House on December 20, 2024, but the House has refused to present them to the Governor despite a constitutional requirement under Michigan’s Article IV, Section 33. The Senate seeks to enforce this duty through court action, targeting House Bills 4177 and 4665-4667 (2023) and 4900-4901, 5817-5818, and 6058 (2024). The resolution focuses solely on procedural compliance, not policy content.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural bill (SCR 1) that allows both legislative chambers to take longer breaks between sessions. It grants permission for either house to adjourn for up to 15 consecutive days during the 2025-2026 regular sessions, without needing separate approval each time. The bill does not change laws or affect any specific group; it simply streamlines the process for scheduling extended legislative breaks. It was adopted by both chambers on January 8, 2025, and finalized on January 15, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SR 1), not a policy bill. It formally notifies the Governor and House of Representatives that the Senate has a quorum present and is ready to begin session business. The resolution requires the Senate Secretary to make this official notification. It has no policy impact or effect on constituents, as it serves only to initiate the legislative session.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 2) sets the internal operating rules for the Senate, governing how it conducts its business. It specifies procedures for presiding officers (including the Lieutenant Governor and President pro tempore), committee appointments by party leaders, attendance tracking, and session recording. The resolution also establishes roles like Secretary of the Senate and Senate Parliamentarian, and outlines rules for broadcasting sessions and maintaining journals. As a procedural resolution, it affects only Senate operations, not external policy or citizens.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets the official end dates for the current legislative session by scheduling the final adjournment of the Senate on December 20, 2024, and the House of Representatives on December 19, 2024. It establishes that the entire legislature will formally conclude on December 31, 2024, without a specific date for reconvening. This procedural measure directly affects the state's lawmakers by defining when their current term of service ends.

Maddy summarySB 975 amends Michigan's unemployment insurance law to clarify when individuals are disqualified from receiving benefits. The bill establishes specific rules for leaving a job voluntarily, such as quitting without good cause, missing work for three days without notice, or losing a job requirement due to negligence. It also outlines stricter requirements for those leaving due to medical reasons, requiring proof that continuing work would harm their health and that they attempted to find alternative arrangements. Additionally, the legislation includes provisions for certain situations where leaving work does not result in disqualification, such as for military spouses or victims of domestic violence, while adjusting how benefits are funded in these cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the Michigan Business Corporation Act to clarify which specific types of corporations are subject to its rules. It explicitly states that the act applies to various specialized entities like telegraph and telephone companies, while excluding insurance, banking, and savings institutions from its coverage. Additionally, the legislation permits telephone corporations organized under older laws to convert into limited liability companies. The bill includes a provision stating that it will only become effective if two other related bills are also passed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan law to allow domestic limited liability companies to merge with various other business types, such as corporations, partnerships, and nonprofits. It requires these companies to follow specific rules when creating a merger plan, including obtaining approval from their members and filing detailed documents with the state. The law ensures that the surviving business takes over all assets and liabilities of the merging companies while clarifying how ownership interests are converted and how pending legal cases are handled. Additionally, it provides a mechanism for members who disagree with a merger to withdraw from the company and receive fair value for their stake.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows telephone corporations in Michigan to convert into domestic limited liability companies if they meet specific legal requirements. The law ensures that any company making this conversion continues to file state income taxes as a corporation, with exceptions only for certain federal tax structures. The provision also defines what constitutes a business organization for the purpose of this conversion. However, the bill will not take effect until three other related bills are also passed by the legislature.