Sen. Mary Cavanagh

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 113 officially designates May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Month in Michigan. This resolution aims to raise public awareness about the disease and encourage support for affected families. The bill does not create new laws or change funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to highlight the condition.

Maddy summarySB 481 requires hotels and motels in Michigan to post a human trafficking notice on their premises. This law directly affects all lodging businesses (including motels, inns, and similar properties) that provide temporary accommodations to travelers. The bill amends existing law to mandate that these properties display the notice in a specified manner as directed by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

Maddy summarySB 463 removes criminal penalties and civil fines for minors (under 18) who purchase, possess, or use tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products. The bill eliminates existing legal consequences for these minor offenses, shifting focus away from punishment. It directly affects underage individuals by ending enforcement of penalties under current law (MCL 722.642). The key provision is a "sunset" of these penalties, meaning they would no longer apply once the bill takes effect.

Maddy summarySB 466 amends two sections of Michigan's 1971 Age of Majority Act (MCL 722.52 & 722.53) to update a reference to 1915 Public Act 31 regarding tobacco regulations. It specifically revises how the law cites this historical tobacco statute, ensuring the reference is accurate within the current legal framework. This is a procedural correction to the law's wording, not a change to tobacco regulations or age restrictions themselves. The bill directly affects the legal text of the Age of Majority Act, aligning it with existing tobacco-related statutes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates three specific dates in the Islamic Hijri calendar as official holidays in Michigan: Eid al-Adha, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Ghadeer. It directly affects state employees and government operations by requiring these days to be recognized as holidays, similar to other state-recognized observances. The legislation specifies the exact calendar dates for each holiday based on the Islamic lunar calendar, ensuring they are officially acknowledged within the state. This change does not alter existing laws regarding holiday pay or time off but formally adds these religious observances to the list of recognized state holidays.

Maddy summarySB 908 designates Lunar New Year as an official holiday in Michigan. The bill defines the holiday based on the Chinese calendar and recognizes it as a celebration for residents of Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, and other East or Southeast Asian origins. This legislative action adds Lunar New Year to the state's list of recognized holidays without changing existing holiday schedules or requiring paid time off for employees.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution urges the United States and Taiwan to sign additional trade agreements and an agreement to avoid double taxation. It also calls for Taiwan's inclusion in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity. Additionally, the bill asks Michigan businesses to refer to the region as "Taiwan," citing the Taiwan Relations Act as legal justification. The measure is based on the significant economic ties between the two entities, including trade in goods, services, and agricultural products.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes designating April 13 and April 14 as official state holidays known as Vaisakhi or Baisakhi. These dates are recognized as significant holy days for both Sikh and Hindu communities. If passed, the legislation would require state government offices and schools to close on these two days each year. The measure directly impacts state employees, public school students, and any individuals observing these religious holidays.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 905 proposes to officially designate Diwali, also known as Deepavali or the Festival of Lights, as a state holiday in Michigan. This legislation would recognize the new moon day on the eighth lunar month of the Indic calendar as a day of observance for Hindus and Jains. The bill does not create a paid day off for state employees but formally acknowledges the cultural significance of the holiday within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates state funding to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027. It authorizes the department to spend the appropriated funds on its authorized operations and programs during that period. The legislation establishes the legal framework for how the department may use these financial resources.