Sen. Jeremy Moss

Maddy summarySB 603 updates Michigan election laws to change how vote recounts are handled and when ballots are officially counted. The bill modifies existing deadlines for completing the ballot canvass, which is the process of tallying votes, and requires a faster count under specific conditions. It also adjusts the fees associated with filing for a recount and adds new sections to the state election code. These changes directly affect election officials, candidates, and voters by altering the timeline and financial rules for resolving close election results.

Maddy summarySB 706 modifies Michigan's vehicle code to remove unpaid driver responsibility fees from the centralized computerized driving records maintained by the secretary of state. This change affects drivers who have accumulated these fees, ensuring that such financial obligations no longer appear on their official driving history alongside traffic violations and accidents. The bill achieves this by amending specific sections of the state law that previously required these fees to be listed in the central file. Consequently, the removal of this information aims to provide a more accurate reflection of a driver's actual traffic behavior rather than their financial compliance with state fees.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the sentencing guidelines for specific violations of Michigan election laws that involve recounts. It directly affects individuals charged with crimes related to the recount process by adjusting how judges determine their sentences. The change updates the existing legal framework to reflect new provisions established in 2023 regarding these particular offenses. By amending section 11d of the Code of Criminal Procedure, the law provides clearer instructions for sentencing in these cases.

Maddy summarySB 702 increases the minimum training hours required to become a licensed cosmetology instructor, manicurist, or esthetician in Michigan. The bill raises instructor training requirements from 500 to 600 hours for cosmetology and sets new minimums of 600 hours for manicurists and 750 hours for estheticians for those starting training on or after July 1, 2024. Additionally, the legislation updates the experience and training prerequisites for these roles to ensure a standardized level of education before individuals can practice or teach. These changes directly affect current and future students in cosmetology programs and the instructors who train them.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health professionals to add congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) testing to the standard newborn screening panel for infants starting on March 1, 2026. The law mandates that positive test results be reported to both the infant's parents and the state health department, while also requiring the department to launch a public education campaign for pregnant women about cCMV risks and prevention. Additionally, the bill allows hospitals to offer parents an extra blood sample for future identification purposes and sets a fee structure for the state department to conduct these tests.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires educational management organizations running public school academies in Michigan to use a competitive bidding process when purchasing services, effectively treating these academies the same as traditional public schools. To implement this, the law mandates that organizations advertise for bids in local newspapers and on specific government websites for at least two weeks, followed by a public meeting where all bids are read aloud. The process includes specific rules such as requiring sworn statements about familial relationships between bidders and organization members, setting a minimum threshold of $29,572 for contracts requiring bids, and allowing a preference for Michigan-based businesses. Additionally, the bill establishes that any academy violating these bidding requirements must forfeit an amount equal to the contract value from state school aid funds.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution asks the Michigan legislative body to officially recognize June 2024 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ Pride Month. The measure does not change any laws or create new programs; instead, it serves as a formal acknowledgment of the LGBTQ+ community's history and contributions to the state. By adopting this resolution, the Senate highlights the cultural and civic importance of the community while honoring past struggles and recent legal victories for equality.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944. It formally acknowledges the bravery of Allied troops and encourages all residents of Michigan to observe the anniversary and honor the sacrifices made during the operation. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize historical events and promote remembrance.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution commemorates the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Michigan Municipal League on May 23, 2024. The bill directly affects the legislative body by formally recognizing the organization's history, which began in 1899 when mayors formed a group to improve local government and support home rule. It highlights the League's evolution from a small association of cities into a statewide resource that now serves over 500 municipalities with advocacy and support services. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the League's long-standing role in municipal administration rather than introducing new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a concurrent resolution that formally honors the memory of Michael L. Green, a former Michigan state representative and senator who recently passed away. It recognizes his long public service career, including his work in Tuscola County and his legislative roles in both the House and Senate, while noting his personal history and community involvement. The resolution expresses the legislature's tribute to him and directs that copies of the document be sent to his family as a sign of respect.