Sen. Roger Hauck

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) introduced by Senator Chang designating March 2025 as Social Work Month. It recognizes the contributions of social workers in Michigan and across the U.S., highlighting their roles in mental health care, child welfare, advocacy for vulnerable populations, and community support. The resolution calls on citizens to join the National Association of Social Workers in celebrating this month. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups through legislative action.

Maddy summarySB 151 reduces Michigan's individual income tax rate from 4.25% to 3.9%, effective January 1, 2025. This change applies to all individual taxpayers filing Michigan income tax returns under the current tax code. The bill amends Section 51 of the 1967 Income Tax Act to establish this new rate for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. It does not alter other provisions of the tax code, such as school aid fund deposits or agricultural preservation fund allocations.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 16) symbolically recognizes March 9-15, 2025, as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Week in Michigan. It does not create new laws or allocate funds but formally acknowledges MS as a significant health issue affecting residents, particularly those aged 20-50. The resolution encourages Michigan citizens to learn more about MS and support individuals and families impacted by the disease. It aligns with the National MS Society’s mission but has no direct policy or financial impact on affected individuals.

Maddy summarySB 146 creates a special prostate cancer awareness license plate in Michigan, allowing vehicle owners to purchase these plates with a portion of the fee directed to a dedicated fund. The bill establishes a prostate cancer awareness fund within the state treasury, where money from plate sales is deposited and invested, with earnings reinvested annually. Quarterly disbursements from this fund are required to be made to the P.C.U.P.S. Foundation. The fund must retain all money year-to-year, preventing it from lapsing into the general state budget.

Maddy summarySB 88 requires liquor retailers to pay administrative fees to wholesalers when payments are bounced due to insufficient funds. It directly affects liquor retailers who make dishonored payments and wholesalers who collect these fees. The bill establishes a progressive fee structure: $50 for the first bounced payment, increasing to $250 for the fifth or subsequent bounced payments within a 12-month period. Wholesalers must charge these fees for each bounced payment, with higher fees applying for repeated offenses within the same 12-month window. This changes the existing law by adding specific fee amounts and requiring wholesalers to enforce them.

Maddy summarySB 87 amends Michigan's liquor control code to require the Liquor Control Commission to suspend a liquor retailer's license for 14 days if the retailer has six or more payments to a wholesaler dishonored by a bank (due to insufficient funds) on different dates within 12 consecutive months. This directly affects licensed liquor retailers who repeatedly fail to cover payments to wholesalers. The key provision establishes a clear, automatic suspension trigger based on the frequency of bounced payments. The bill creates a specific enforcement mechanism to address payment issues between retailers and wholesalers under the existing code.

Maddy summarySB 125 amends Michigan's income tax code (sections 30(f)(iv) and related provisions) to adjust how retirement benefit deduction limits are calculated. It changes the annual adjustment formula for the maximum deductible retirement income ($42,240 for single filers, $84,480 for joint filers) to tie directly to the U.S. Consumer Price Index, replacing previous methods. This affects Michigan taxpayers claiming retirement income deductions, including those receiving National Guard benefits (already deductible under section 30(e)(iii)). The bill updates the existing deduction mechanism without creating new benefits or altering eligibility.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) introduced by Senator Santana to formally recognize February 2025 as Black History Month in Michigan. It does not create new policies or affect specific groups; instead, it affirms the legislature's support for the annual observance of Black History Month. The resolution cites historical context, honors African-American contributions, and encourages public awareness of both achievements and ongoing efforts toward racial equality. It was introduced and adopted by the Senate on February 12-13, 2025, with no further legislative action required.

Maddy summarySB 44 makes it a crime for non-citizens to enter Michigan without legal status or remain after being denied entry or deported, with penalties ranging from up to 180 days in jail and $2,000 fines for first offenses (misdemeanor) to up to 20 years in prison and $10,000 fines for repeat or aggravated violations (felony). The bill creates exceptions for those with federal protections like DACA approval (2012-2021), asylum, or lawful U.S. presence, and prohibits arrests at schools, churches, or healthcare facilities for these violations. It allows courts to issue written orders requiring non-citizens to leave Michigan instead of jail time, provided they agree and have no prior felony convictions under this law. The bill also grants legal immunity to state/local officials enforcing it and requires fingerprinting for individuals charged under the law.

Maddy summarySB 58 requires Michigan's Department of Education, with input from the Department of Natural Resources, to create a model firearm safety program for students in grades 6-12 by June 2025. The program must be at least 10 hours long, taught by certified hunter education instructors, and cover safe handling, storage, types of firearms, and hunting practices - without bringing firearms into school buildings. Schools may offer the instruction as an optional extracurricular activity or integrate it into existing courses, and students or parents can request excusal without academic penalty. Completing the program fulfills the hunter safety requirement for obtaining a hunting license under state law. The bill directly affects public schools, students in grades 6-12, and the state departments overseeing education and natural resources.