Sen. Darrin Camilleri

Maddy summarySB 1047 creates a new rate class for large energy users, specifically targeting data centers, to ensure they do not shift costs to residential and small business customers. The bill requires these facilities to sign long-term contracts with electric utilities that include a minimum monthly charge based on their potential usage, even if they consume less power. Additionally, the legislation mandates that large energy users pay for all costs they cause, such as new power lines and generation, and must provide collateral or a letter of credit to guarantee these payments. To further protect the grid, the bill also requires these facilities to participate in demand response programs, source 90% of their electricity from clean energy, and pay a significant application fee.

Maddy summarySB 1051 amends the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act to explicitly include the Data Center Community Benefit Act as a governing standard for local zoning ordinances, ensuring that zoning decisions for data centers must comply with community benefit requirements. The bill also clarifies that counties and townships cannot regulate the drilling or operation of oil and gas wells, while modifying rules for mining valuable natural resources by placing the initial burden of proof on those challenging a zoning decision. Additionally, it protects renewable energy projects that received special land use approval after January 1, 2021, from having their approvals revoked if substantial construction or specific financial expenditures have occurred. This legislation is tied to SB 1050, meaning it will only take effect if that companion bill is also enacted into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires data centers in Michigan to sign community benefit agreements before they can begin construction or operation. These agreements are legal contracts between the data center owner or operator and local governments or community stakeholders that mandate the provision of specific resources to benefit the local area. Local governments must review and approve these agreements within 90 days, and they can deny necessary permits if such an agreement has not been finalized. The legislation aims to ensure that data center projects provide tangible benefits to public health, safety, and general welfare in the communities where they are built.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Data Center Nondisclosure Agreement Prohibition Act, prevents public employees and officers in Michigan from signing nondisclosure agreements related to data center projects. It defines a data center as a facility with significant power demand and restricts these officials from using confidentiality claims to hide information from the public. The law applies to agreements entered into, amended, or renewed after its effective date, though it allows exceptions for legally privileged information or settlement documents. Violations of this rule could result in a civil fine of up to $1,000, which can be pursued by county prosecutors or the attorney general.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan school districts and public academies receiving specific weighted funding to use those funds for student achievement, including literacy, math, and direct English language development instruction. To qualify for this aid, districts must administer standardized English proficiency tests, implement a data-driven multi-tiered support system for all grades, and report detailed information to parents and the state department about how the money is spent. The legislation also mandates that districts allow state audits of their records and permits up to 2% of the funds to cover administrative costs related to compliance. Importantly, the bill will only take effect if a companion bill establishing the specific funding formula is also passed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a formal process for healthcare professionals in Michigan to request the removal of specific disciplinary records from their permanent files. To qualify for this relief, individuals must wait at least five years after their sanctions end, demonstrate they have not faced new disciplinary actions since then, and prove they have completed any required penalties. The law specifically allows for the clearing of records related to one-time failures to complete continuing education requirements, provided the individual has since satisfied that obligation. If approved, the department will remove the record from its public website and exclude it from future public disclosures, though the department retains the right to report that a record was previously set aside. Additionally, the bill establishes new disciplinary subcommittees for various licensing boards, requiring these groups to include both public and professional members when making final decisions on violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Skilled Trades Regulation Act to create a formal process for vacating disciplinary citations from the records of licensed individuals. It allows those who accept the terms of a citation to have it automatically removed from their public record if no further disciplinary action is taken within five years, while citations for missing continuing education are cleared after four years or immediately upon proof of completion. The legislation also permits individuals who contest a violation to trigger a standard administrative hearing process instead of accepting the citation's conditions. Additionally, once a citation is removed, the affected person may legally state that no such citation exists regarding that specific issue.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new "emeritus" license for retired skilled tradespeople in Michigan who previously held a valid license in good standing. To qualify, individuals must apply to the department, confirm their retirement status, and sign a statement agreeing not to practice their trade again. While the license allows them to keep their professional title, it explicitly prevents them from working in the occupation or using any license-related terms without adding the word "emeritus."

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to eliminate the Dentistry Task Force within Michigan's public health code. By repealing the specific section that established this task force, the legislation would remove the requirement for this advisory group to exist. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the terms for board members appointed under this part of the code expire four years after their appointment date. The changes directly affect the administrative structure of dental oversight by ending the task force's role while adjusting term expiration rules for related board members.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 1094 amends Michigan's Public Health Code to update the relicensure rules for licensed psychologists. The bill allows individuals holding a master's degree in psychology to apply for a limited license, provided they have at least one year of supervised postgraduate experience in a healthcare setting. These limited licenses can be renewed and include specific restrictions, such as requiring supervision by a fully licensed psychologist and prohibiting public advertising that suggests independent practice. Additionally, the bill clarifies how temporary licenses for students and those gaining experience count toward renewal requirements.