Sen. Ed McBroom

Maddy summarySenate Bill 231 amends Michigan's Skilled Trades Regulation Act to modify the Board of Mechanical Rules. The bill reduces the number of appointed board members from 14 to 12 and revises the specific qualifications for those appointments, affecting various mechanical trades, public utilities, and inspectors. It also changes the quorum requirement for board meetings from eight members to a simple majority of members. Furthermore, the bill alters the approval threshold for board decisions from two-thirds of attending members to a simple majority of attending members.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 212 aims to amend Michigan's State School Aid Act. Based on its title, the bill intends to create an exception for school districts to the minimum number of pupil instruction days required for state aid eligibility, specifically when districts close during a declared state of emergency. The provided truncated bill text outlines existing requirements for districts to report pupil attendance and meet minimum instructional hours and days to receive state aid, along with penalties for non-compliance. However, the specific language detailing the proposed exception for state of emergency closures is not included in this truncated text.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 209 proposes to amend Michigan's Income Tax Act of 1967. This bill would allow individuals to deduct certain broadband expansion grants from their taxable income. By doing so, it would reduce the amount of income subject to state tax for those who receive these grants. The changes would impact sections 30, 623, and 815 of the existing act, which define taxable income and related provisions.

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 summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 17) is a symbolic recognition of March 17, 2025, as Saint Patrick’s Day. It does not create new laws, affect any specific group, or change policies. The resolution commemorates the Feast of Saint Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, and acknowledges Irish cultural heritage and contributions to the U.S. The Senate adopted it on March 13, 2025, as a ceremonial gesture.

Maddy summarySB 150 modifies Michigan's requirement for competitive bidding on road construction projects. It raises the cost threshold for cities/villages with over 500,000 residents from $100,000 to $100,000 (no change for them) and increases the threshold for other local road agencies from $100,000 to $250,000 per project, while adding an annual $800,000 total spending cap per agency. Projects like traffic signal upgrades and road resurfacing remain exempt from bidding rules. This change reduces the number of projects requiring public bidding for smaller local governments handling road work.

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 summarySB 124 automatically extends Michigan individual income tax filing deadlines to match any federal extension provided by the IRS for the same tax year. It applies to taxpayers required to file annual returns, ensuring their state deadline aligns with the IRS extension date. The state tax department must publish any extended deadline and taxpayers cannot be charged interest or penalties during the extension period. This bill changes the process for deadline extensions but does not alter tax rates or benefits.

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 summarySB 101 amends Michigan's ethics law to clarify what constitutes a "gift" to public officials, directly affecting lobbyists and those interacting with government employees. It defines a gift as anything exceeding $25 in value within a month (adjusted annually) unless equal value is received, while listing specific exclusions like campaign contributions, family gifts, or charity event tickets. The bill adds Section 8a, requiring lobbyists to determine fair market value using primary/secondary market prices and provide evidence within 9 days if requested. These changes aim to standardize gift reporting and prevent misuse of the ethics rules.