Maddy summarySB 444 requires all public employers (state/local government entities) and contractors working on public contracts to verify new employees' work authorization through the federal E-verify system. It directly affects state/local government departments, contractors, and subcontractors who hire 10+ employees annually, mandating they use E-verify or Form I-9 to confirm employees are U.S. citizens or authorized to work. Violations can result in civil fines ($100-$1,000 per violation) or a one-year ban on contracting with public bodies. The law also requires contractors to verify subcontractor employees and imposes penalties for knowingly false statements. This applies to all public contracts within Michigan, taking effect 90 days after enactment.
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Maddy summarySB 437 amends Michigan's public employment law to prohibit most public employees from being required to pay union fees or dues as a condition of employment. It removes mandatory financial contributions to labor organizations for general public employees (excluding police, firefighters, and state troopers under specific constitutional provisions). The bill restores the pre-2023 policy that allows employees to choose whether to financially support a union, while preserving agreements for police/fire departments where such fees were previously permitted. This directly affects all non-exempt public workers in Michigan state and local government positions.
Maddy summarySB 436 amends Michigan's labor law to restore a "right to work" provision, prohibiting employers and labor organizations from requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment. The bill explicitly bans mandatory union dues (Section 14(2)), making any agreement requiring such payments unlawful and unenforceable after its effective date. It also allocates $1 million to the Department of Labor for public education and implementation support regarding these changes. The bill directly affects employees (who can no longer be forced to pay union fees), employers (who cannot require such payments), and labor organizations (which must operate under voluntary membership).
Maddy summarySB 439 requires Michigan's Public Service Commission to establish standardized modeling scenarios for electric utilities' integrated resource plans by August 2025. These plans must include specific considerations like environmental regulations, demand response programs, electrification potential, and impacts on environmental justice communities. The bill mandates utilities to project 5-, 10-, and 15-year energy needs while accounting for regional infrastructure limits and technology costs. It directly affects regulated electric utilities in Michigan, requiring them to incorporate these standardized planning elements into their resource strategies. The bill does not address minimum wage payments, as incorrectly referenced in the title.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Section 226 of Michigan's Clean and Renewable Energy Act (2008 PA 295) to remove a reference to a minimum wage requirement for certain clean energy workers. It specifically updates the law to reflect the repeal of the 2023 PA 10 minimum wage standard that previously applied to these workers. The change affects workers in clean energy projects who were previously subject to that repealed wage provision. The bill makes no new policy changes - it only corrects the law to align with current requirements.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial Senate resolution (SR 58) that formally recognizes the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army's founding on June 14, 2025. The resolution commemorates the Army's history from its establishment in 1775 through its current role as a key national defense force. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or policies but serves as a formal acknowledgment by the Senate of the Army's service to the nation.
Maddy summarySB 412 allows nursing home residents to request and install cameras or recording devices in their rooms for personal monitoring, provided they submit a written request on a specific form. Nursing homes must permit this if the resident or their representative (with proper consent procedures) requests it. For residents unable to consent, their representative must obtain a professional assessment, explain monitoring details, and document the resident’s agreement. Roommates must also provide written consent if sharing a room. The bill prohibits nonconsensual recording of private communications or still photos.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's education savings program to expand "qualified higher education expenses" to include K-12 tuition at public, private, or religious schools. It directly affects Michigan families using the state's education savings accounts who wish to cover K-12 tuition costs. The key provision changes the definition in the program's law to explicitly include tuition expenses for elementary and secondary schools, aligning with IRS Section 529(c)(7). This allows account owners to withdraw funds for K-12 education without penalty, matching the current treatment for higher education expenses under federal law. The amendment applies to all accounts established under the Michigan Education Savings Program Act.
Maddy summarySB 369 requires Michigan's Public Service Commission to create an online tool by December 31, 2026, that calculates the full lifetime cost of renewable energy projects for customers. The tool must include construction costs (like site prep, materials, grid connection) and end-of-life costs (decommissioning, disposal, site cleanup) for renewable energy systems. It directly affects utility customers by making these costs transparent over the system's operating lifetime. The bill mandates this calculation under Michigan's existing renewable energy framework without changing current energy policies.
Maddy summaryThis proposed constitutional amendment (SJR C) would require the director of Michigan's Department of Natural Resources to be elected by voters starting in 2030, replacing the current practice of gubernatorial appointment. The bill specifies that the director would serve a four-year term beginning January 1 after election, with candidates nominated by party conventions as prescribed by law. Vacancies would still be filled by a gubernatorial appointment. This change directly affects the selection process for the natural resources director position and requires voter approval to become part of the state constitution.