Maddy summaryThis bill designates euchre as the official game of the state of Michigan. It creates a new act to formally establish this title in state law. The legislation does not impose any regulations or restrictions on how the game is played, but rather serves as a symbolic designation for the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's management and budget act to restrict state agencies from purchasing commercial-off-the-shelf software under specific conditions. It prohibits contracting with a vendor if the product requires custom coding to meet agency requirements and either the labor costs exceed the base price of the software or the vendor cannot provide more than one example of a successful implementation. The measure defines commercial-off-the-shelf products as ready-made software available for sale, lease, or license to the general public.
Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6257 amends the state's management and budget act to require independent verification and validation services for all information technology projects with a contract value exceeding $10 million. The Department of Technology, Management, and Budget must work with relevant state agencies to secure these external reviews, aiming to keep the cost of such services below 5% of the total project contract. Independent vendors are required to submit progress reports at least quarterly, though monthly reporting is preferred, to a broad list of recipients including legislative committees, fiscal agencies, and the technology vendors involved in the project.
Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6260 amends the state penal code to modify the legal definition of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and establish stricter sentencing guidelines for offenders. The bill expands the list of aggravating circumstances that elevate a crime to this most serious level, specifically including acts committed by school employees, volunteers, or child care providers who use their professional status to gain access to victims aged 13 to 15. It also broadens the definition of force and coercion to include situations where an actor uses medical treatment unethically or overcomes a victim through concealment or surprise. Regarding penalties, the bill mandates that anyone convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct must receive lifetime electronic monitoring in addition to their prison sentence. It increases the minimum prison term for adults who commit these acts against children under 13 and imposes a mandatory life sentence without parole for repeat offenders who have previously been convicted of similar crimes against young children.
Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6259 proposes to amend the state's criminal procedure code by updating the sentencing guidelines for specific felonies, including various degrees of criminal sexual conduct and assault with intent to commit sexual penetration. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of these offenses by establishing or modifying the statutory maximum sentences and offense categories used by judges to determine punishment. It is a procedural measure that takes effect 90 days after enactment, provided that two related bills, HB 6261 and HB 6262, are also passed into law during the same legislative session.
Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6261 amends the state penal code to modify penalties for criminal sexual conduct in the second degree. The bill reduces the minimum mandatory prison sentence from 15 years to 10 years, while still allowing for life imprisonment or any term of years up to that limit. It also mandates lifetime electronic monitoring for offenders who are at least 17 years old and commit sexual contact against a victim under 13 years of age. These changes apply to individuals convicted of various specific circumstances involving sexual contact with minors or vulnerable adults, such as those in positions of authority or within correctional facilities.
Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6262 amends the state penal code to expand the definition of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, which applies to individuals who engage in sexual penetration under specific circumstances such as involving a minor, using force, or exploiting a position of trust. The bill adds new provisions that criminalize such acts when the victim is a student aged 16 to 17 with a school employee, a person receiving special education services up to age 25, or a resident of a child care or foster home who is at least 16 years old. It also introduces an affirmative defense for victims in incest cases where they were coerced by an authority figure and excludes married couples from certain incest charges. The legislation increases the minimum prison sentence for this felony from five to 15 years, with a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, and takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Maddy summaryMichigan House Bill 6263 amends the state penal code to expand the definition of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, which is classified as a misdemeanor felony. The bill specifically targets individuals who engage in sexual contact with minors aged 16 to 17 who are students, or young adults aged 16 to 25 receiving special education services, when the perpetrator is a teacher, school employee, volunteer, or other authority figure using their position to gain access to the victim. It also includes provisions for sexual contact involving foster care residents and mental health patients, while maintaining existing penalties of up to two years in prison or a fine of $500.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands the powers and duties of Michigan's Office of the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman, which handles complaints from prisoners, their advocates, and legislators regarding conditions in state correctional facilities. Key changes require the ombudsman to notify complainants and affected prisoners when investigating or declining to investigate complaints, and mandate that the office consult with the Department of Corrections before issuing any report that criticizes the department or its staff. The legislation also establishes strict reporting requirements, forcing the ombudsman to publish detailed monthly and annual reports on complaint statistics and department responses, while adding protections to ensure that individuals cannot be penalized for filing complaints or cooperating with the ombudsman. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the ombudsman's authority operates alongside, rather than replacing, existing legal remedies and appeal processes for prisoners.
Maddy summaryHB 5920 expands the powers of Michigan's Office of the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman to better investigate issues within the Department of Corrections. The bill allows the ombudsman to launch investigations based on complaints from prisoners, legislators, or family members, as well as on their own initiative regarding safety and security concerns. Key provisions include granting the ombudsman access to medical and mortality records, the ability to hire qualified experts for inspections, and the authority to enter correctional facilities at any time, including during emergencies.
