Sen. Darrin Camilleri

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a law with policy changes. It formally recognizes October 9, 2025, as "Auto Heritage Day" to celebrate Michigan's automotive history and the MotorCities National Heritage Area. The resolution highlights the region's economic impact ($490 million annually) and its role as the largest concentration of auto-related sites globally, but it creates no new requirements or funding. It does not directly affect any individuals or organizations, as it serves only to acknowledge existing heritage efforts.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 71) designates September 21, 2025, as Maltese American Heritage Day in Michigan. It directly recognizes Maltese Americans, particularly the over 12,900 Michiganders of Maltese descent (the largest concentration in the U.S.), and honors their contributions to Michigan's communities, economy, and culture. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is a symbolic gesture encouraging citizens to celebrate their heritage. It was introduced by Senator Camilleri and adopted by the Senate on September 18, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 70) formally recognizes September 15-October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Michigan. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals or groups; instead, it serves as a ceremonial designation by the Michigan Senate to honor the cultural, historical, and societal contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and Michigan. The resolution aligns with the established national observance period and acknowledges Michigan’s Hispanic-American community.

Maddy summarySB 336 modifies Michigan's search warrant procedures by requiring law enforcement officers to announce their identity and purpose before entering a property, then wait a reasonable time for admittance before forcing entry. It allows exceptions to this rule only in specific situations: imminent danger, evidence destruction risk, or if announcing would compromise an investigation. Officers seeking exceptions must include details about occupants (including disabilities) and animals in their warrant application. The bill directly affects police executing warrants and residents of homes or buildings being searched, aiming to balance officer safety with property occupant rights. The proposed changes are not yet law.

Maddy summarySB 334 requires all Michigan law enforcement officers to complete mandatory training on responding to mental health crises. It amends Michigan's Mental Health Law (MCL 28.601-28.615) by adding new sections that establish this training requirement. The bill directly affects every law enforcement officer in the state, mandating specific protocols for de-escalating situations involving mental health challenges. This policy change shifts training standards from voluntary to required under state law.

Maddy summarySB 333 requires all Michigan law enforcement agencies to adopt and regularly update use-of-force policies by six months after the law takes effect. These policies must mandate that officers only use objectively reasonable force, prohibit continuous throat restraint as deadly force, and prioritize de-escalation techniques before resorting to physical or deadly force. Agencies must also publicly post their policies online or at physical locations and continuously review them to align with legal standards. The bill directly affects every law enforcement agency in Michigan, setting clear, enforceable standards for officer conduct during encounters.

Maddy summarySB 246 increases disposal fees for hazardous waste and adjusts limits on certain disposal wells and TENORM (radioactive materials) disposal. It directly affects waste disposal facilities and generators of hazardous waste by changing fee structures under Michigan's environmental code. Key provisions amend specific sections to raise fee limits, update disposal well regulations, and clarify TENORM handling requirements. The bill modifies multiple sections of Michigan's 1994 environmental protection law (PA 451) to modernize waste disposal oversight. (Passed on August 26, 2025, with 19 yeas, 15 nays.)

Maddy summarySB 247 imposes a fee of 0.417 cents per gallon on hazardous waste injected into "class I multisource commercial hazardous waste disposal wells" (special wells serving multiple generators). Owners/operators must pay this fee quarterly, adjusted annually using the Consumer Price Index, and forward revenue to a community fund. Exemptions apply for certain cleanup waste, site cleanups, and specific waste types, requiring written certification from generators. The collected fees fund annual grants to cities and townships hosting these wells, distributed based on the percentage of fees collected from that area.

Maddy summarySB 493 creates a $65 million grant program for Michigan school districts to reduce K-3 class sizes, targeting high-need areas (Opportunity Index Band 4+). Districts must use at least 30% of their existing state aid funds to support these small classes, with average class sizes capped at 17 students (max 19 per class). The program prioritizes geographic diversity and specifically allocates funds to Muskegon Heights, Benton Harbor, Flint, and Wayne-Westland school districts for the 2025-2026 school year. Funds are a temporary two-year initiative, with unspent money carrying over to 2026-2027 to lower K-3 class sizes by 2030.

Maddy summarySB 494 appropriates $17.77 billion for Michigan public schools in fiscal year 2025 and $65 million for fiscal year 2026 from multiple state funds, including the state school aid fund and dedicated education reserves. It specifies how these funds must be allocated across education programs and requires unspent general fund money to transfer to a school aid stabilization fund. The bill does not create new programs but adjusts funding allocations for existing state education budgets. This legislation directly affects all public school districts receiving state education funding under Michigan's school aid system.