Sen. Roger Victory

Maddy summarySB 690 expands a state income tax credit for property taxes on farmland and open space protected by conservation agreements, such as agricultural easements or development rights agreements. Eligible farm owners - including those in partnerships, S corporations, life estates, trusts, and limited liability companies - can claim a credit for property taxes exceeding 3.5% of household income. The bill clarifies how the credit is calculated and shared among different ownership structures, requiring specific documentation like partnership agreements or trust terms to claim it. This change directly affects Michigan farmers who have conservation agreements on their land to preserve agricultural use.

Maddy summaryThis is a memorial resolution honoring Donald Koivisto, a former Michigan State Senator (1990-2002) and House Representative (1981-1986). The resolution expresses the legislature's tribute to his service, highlighting his dedication to the Upper Peninsula, farming community, and bipartisan collaboration. It was unanimously adopted by both chambers as a formal expression of respect for his legacy. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely commemorates his public service.

Maddy summarySB 719 amends Michigan's "Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act" to clarify the definition of "video service." It explicitly includes internet protocol television (IPTV) and "open video systems" (OVS) while excluding direct-to-home satellite services, mobile video, and internet streaming content. The bill also updates the definition of "low-income household" to mean a household with annual income below $35,000. This is a definitional amendment affecting how video service providers and local governments interpret the law, not a new policy or fee structure.

Maddy summarySCR 8 is a memorial resolution honoring Irma Clark-Coleman, a former Michigan state legislator who served in the House (1999-2002) and Senate (2003-2010). The resolution recognizes her decades of public service at both local (Wayne County) and state levels, including her advocacy for education reform and legislative work on children’s issues. Unanimously adopted by the Michigan Legislature in December 2025, it serves as a formal tribute to her legacy and does not enact any policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges Michigan Senators Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters to support H.R. 5371, a bill to reopen the federal government and restore funding for critical programs. It specifically highlights the risk of SNAP benefits (serving nearly 1.5 million Michiganders) being frozen starting November 1, 2025, which would disrupt food assistance for families and programs like Double Up Food Bucks. The resolution emphasizes that continuing the shutdown would worsen impacts on federal workers missing paychecks and Michigan residents relying on these services. It does not create new law but formally requests the senators’ support for H.R. 5371.

Maddy summarySB 432 expands probation eligibility for certain major controlled substances offenses (excluding heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, and their derivatives) that were previously ineligible under Michigan law. It allows courts to delay sentencing for up to one year to enable defendants to participate in drug treatment programs, requiring the court to document the reason for the delay in writing. The bill establishes a monthly supervision fee of $30 (without electronic monitoring) or $60 (with monitoring), capped at 12 months, which can be paid in installments or waived for indigent individuals. This applies to adult defendants not subject to juvenile probation.

Maddy summarySB 632 amends Michigan's Renaissance Zone Act to modify tax exemption periods for businesses in designated economic development zones and add new qualifying business categories. It directly affects businesses operating in Renaissance zones, particularly those involved in border trade, multimodal shipping (via air, road, rail, or water), manufacturing, and renewable energy. Key provisions include extending exemption durations, creating "qualified eligible Next Michigan businesses" for specific logistics and manufacturing operations, and clarifying definitions for border crossing facilities and forest products processing. The bill aims to streamline economic development incentives while expanding eligibility for tax benefits under the Renaissance Zone program.

Maddy summarySB 644 amends Michigan's Economic Development Incentive Evaluation Act (2018 PA 540) to remove all references to the Michigan Strategic Fund, which has been eliminated. The bill updates definitions and procedures to reflect that the "Michigan Strategic Fund Bureau" now oversees these evaluations, rather than the fund itself. It maintains the existing requirements for periodic evaluations of economic development incentives - every 4-6 years depending on funding levels - and ensures confidential business data remains protected under the Freedom of Information Act. The core evaluation process for tax credits, grants, and other incentives remains unchanged.

Maddy summarySB 651 amends Michigan's Economic Growth Authority Act to update legal references, removing all mentions of the now-eliminated Michigan Strategic Fund. The bill specifically revises Section 3 of the 1995 law and adds a new Section 3a to reflect that the Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) now operates under Executive Reorganization Order 2012-4 instead of the former fund. This is a procedural update to the statute, not a change to program rules or eligibility for businesses. It affects only the legal text of the law, ensuring it accurately describes current state authority structures without impacting how businesses apply for or receive tax credits under the act.

Maddy summarySB 660 amends Michigan's Economic Development Corporations Act (1974 PA 338) to update references to the eliminated Michigan Strategic Fund. It modifies Section 23 to remove outdated language about the Strategic Fund, ensuring the law reflects current state structures. The bill does not change how development corporations issue bonds for projects, manage tax exemptions on bonds, or report financial activities to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. This is a procedural update to align the statute with existing administrative changes.