Sen. Mary Cavanagh

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Energy Pricing Protection Act, prohibits businesses from charging excessively high prices for gasoline, propane, and home heating oil during market disruptions. It defines a market disruption as events like natural disasters, supply shortages, or emergencies, and sets a 10% price increase threshold that sellers must justify with proof of higher costs or prior discounts. The law empowers state and local prosecutors to investigate violations by issuing demands for documents and testimony, with penalties for non-compliance.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes legal protections for individuals and providers involved in reproductive health services by preventing courts from using out-of-state laws to override Michigan's protections. It creates a new cause of action allowing people to sue for damages if they face litigation or criminal charges in other states for accessing or providing reproductive care within Michigan. Additionally, the bill restricts the issuance of subpoenas from foreign proceedings that target these protected activities and mandates that Michigan courts apply only state law when interpreting related health activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill protects healthcare professionals in Michigan from losing their licenses or facing penalties if they were disciplined in another state for providing reproductive health services that are legal under Michigan's state constitution. It prevents state licensing boards from denying applications or imposing sanctions based on out-of-state disciplinary actions related to these specific protected activities. The measure only takes effect if a companion bill is also passed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's civil procedure laws to modernize how courts collect money judgments from individuals and entities. It clarifies definitions for terms like "consumer," "creditor," and "earnings" to include various forms of compensation and spousal support. The legislation also adjusts rules for garnishing wages, such as specifying how much can be withheld after mandatory deductions, and outlines when courts can issue garnishment orders before a final judgment is reached. Additionally, the bill establishes a $1 fee that plaintiffs must pay to the third party holding funds and details how leftover assets should be distributed if a garnishment is later released.

Maddy summarySB 653 amends Michigan's Age of Majority Act to clarify that the law does not apply to the Nicotine and Tobacco Act, which sets the legal age for purchasing tobacco products at 21. This change ensures that the state's general adult age of 18 does not conflict with specific tobacco regulations that restrict sales to individuals 21 and older. The bill directly affects tobacco retailers and consumers by maintaining the existing 21-year-old age limit for tobacco purchases despite the broader shift in the age of majority. It achieves this by explicitly listing the Nicotine and Tobacco Act as an exception to the provisions that would otherwise treat 18-year-olds as adults for all legal purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Reporting of Law Enforcement Officer Misconduct Privacy Act to protect the identities of individuals who file complaints against police officers for unauthorized, unlawful, or negligent actions. It mandates that agencies and other entities receiving these complaints must not reveal the complainant's name unless the individual explicitly consents, a court orders it, or specific legal exceptions apply, such as when criminal charges are filed. The law also sets a civil fine of up to $500 for anyone who knowingly violates these privacy protections.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how Michigan distributes corporate income tax revenue by setting aside specific amounts for various state funds over the next several years. It directs money to the general fund, housing initiatives, economic revitalization programs, and a reserve for attracting businesses, while also creating a new earmark for the beverage container handling fund starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The amount allocated to the beverage container fund will be adjusted annually for inflation, and the entire plan depends on a related bill being passed and approved by voters in a future election.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Michigan's existing bottle deposit law to require a minimum 10-cent refundable deposit on a wider variety of beverage containers, including certain juices and noncarbonated drinks. It directly affects dealers, distributors, and manufacturers by mandating that they collect deposits when selling returnable containers and pay refunds when empty containers are returned. The legislation also establishes new definitions for different types of containers and creates specific rules for handling unredeemed deposits. Additionally, the bill outlines the duties of state agencies and sets penalties for violations of the new deposit requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Black Leadership Advisory Council by codifying its structure and duties into state law. The council will consist of 16 voting members, including the director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and 15 individuals appointed by the governor to represent diverse Black leadership fields, with specific requirements for immigrant representation and youth inclusion. Its primary function is to advise the governor on policies aimed at eliminating racial inequity in areas such as healthcare, housing, and employment, while also identifying laws that perpetuate such disparities. The council will operate independently in its advisory role but relies on the department for budget and management, and it is required to submit an annual report on its activities and recommendations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's income tax law to allow taxpayers to deduct family leave optimal coverage benefits from their taxable income. The change applies to individuals who pay for these specific family leave insurance plans and directly affects their state tax liability. By adding this new deduction, the legislation reduces the amount of income subject to state taxation for those who utilize the coverage. The bill does not alter how the benefits are calculated or the eligibility requirements for the insurance plans themselves.