Sen. Ed McBroom

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 45 commemorates May 11-17, 2025, as Police Week. This resolution honors law enforcement officers serving communities across the United States and Michigan, and specifically recognizes those who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 46 recognizes May 14, 2025, as Michigan Rail Day. This resolution aims to celebrate the significant role that freight and passenger rail systems play for the residents and economy of Michigan.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 302, titled the "agricultural equipment repair act," requires original equipment manufacturers and authorized repair providers of agricultural equipment to make diagnostic, maintenance, and repair parts, tools, and documentation available. This access is provided to independent repair providers and owners of agricultural equipment, such as tractors and combines. The bill specifies that these resources must be offered at fair and reasonable costs and under fair and reasonable terms. The goal is to ensure that owners and independent shops can access the necessary materials to repair their farm machinery.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 289, titled the "protecting minors from chemical and surgical mutilation act," prohibits healthcare professionals from performing certain medical procedures on individuals under 18 years of age in Michigan. Specifically, the bill bans prescribing puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones, and performing surgeries that sterilize or construct genitalia differing from a minor's biological sex, when done to alter or affirm a minor's perceived sex. Exceptions are made for minors with medically verifiable disorders of sex development, or for procedures necessary to treat a physical illness posing imminent danger. The bill allows individuals who allege a violation to seek legal remedies, including damages, and permits the Attorney General to enforce its provisions.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 290 amends the Public Health Code to introduce sanctions for licensed healthcare professionals. Specifically, it provides for disciplinary actions against licensees who perform gender reassignment procedures or treatment on minors. This bill directly affects medical professionals in Michigan by regulating the types of medical services they can provide to individuals under the age of 18 without facing professional sanctions.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 242 modifies "The general law village act," affecting elected officials and councils in Michigan villages. It shifts the start date for the terms of office for village presidents, clerks, treasurers, and trustees from November 20 to December 1 after their election. The bill also specifies that individuals elected to fill vacancies cannot take the oath of office until election results are certified by the appropriate board of canvassers. Additionally, it updates procedures for special elections to fill vacancies and the annual appointment of a president pro tempore.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 243 modifies the start dates for terms of elected city officers in Michigan cities. For officers elected after December 31, 2024, their terms will begin at 12 noon on the first day of the month following their election, overriding any conflicting city charter rules. Additionally, individuals elected to fill a vacancy cannot take their oath of office until the election results have been certified by the appropriate board of canvassers.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 271 amends Michigan's Open Meetings Act to revise rules for how public bodies conduct their meetings, particularly concerning virtual attendance. The bill permits members of public bodies to attend and participate in meetings electronically under specific conditions. For certain "Class A" public bodies, a quorum of members must still be physically present at the meeting location. Additionally, the bill removes previous COVID-19 specific health and safety requirements for meetings and outlines procedures for accommodating members absent due to reasons such as military duty or medical conditions.