Sen. Dayna Polehanki

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 54) designates June 2025 as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" to honor victims of gun violence, including references to tragedies like Michigan State University and Oxford High School. It encourages citizens to participate in the "Wear Orange" movement - symbolizing the national gun violence prevention effort - and supports community efforts to prevent gun violence. As a commemorative resolution, it has no legal effect and does not create new policies or directly affect specific groups. The resolution was introduced and adopted by the Senate on June 3, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 344 modifies Michigan's property tax credit for individual income tax filers by changing the percentage rates used to calculate the credit. It directly affects homeowners who claim this credit, particularly those with lower property values who benefit from the credit against their state income tax. The bill amends specific sections of Michigan's Income Tax Act to adjust the credit percentages, making the calculation more precise. This change alters how much property tax can be deducted from income tax liability for eligible residents.

Maddy summarySB 345 increases the property tax credit threshold for Michigan homeowners, raising the taxable value cap for homestead property tax credits from $135,000 to $160,700 for the 2024 tax year. Beginning in 2025, the cap will automatically adjust annually based on the U.S. Consumer Price Index, rounded to the nearest $100. This change directly affects homeowners whose property value falls within the new threshold, allowing them to claim a larger credit against their state income tax for qualifying property taxes. The bill modifies Section 520 of Michigan’s Income Tax Act to implement this adjustment.

Maddy summarySenate Concurrent Resolution 5 is a memorial resolution honoring the life and public service of Darwin Booher, a former member of both the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives. The resolution offers tribute to his contributions and transmits copies to his family.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 37 urges the President of the United States and the U.S. Congress to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This resolution also requests the expansion of the AGOA program to include additional sub-Saharan African countries. The AGOA currently provides duty-free access to the U.S. market for certain products from eligible sub-Saharan African nations.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 51 commemorates May 21, 2025, as Cherry Industry Day in Michigan. This resolution acknowledges the state's significant role as the top cherry producer in the nation and the economic and health benefits of the cherry industry.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 52 designates May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Month. This resolution aims to raise public awareness about ALS, a progressive neurodegenerative disease, and support efforts to find a cure and provide services for affected families.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally recognizes May 2025 as Treatment Court Month. It is a symbolic measure by the Senate to acknowledge the role and work of treatment courts.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 49 is a tribute offered as a memorial for George Alvin McManus Jr., a former member of the Senate. The resolution honors his memory, acknowledges his service from 1991 to 2002, and directs copies to be sent to his family.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 50 is a resolution from the Michigan Senate that urges the President of the United States and the United States Congress to fully fund Medicaid. It also calls on them to reject any proposals that would reduce access for those in need or shift costs onto states, healthcare providers, and vulnerable individuals.