Rep. Angela Witwer

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to eliminate registration and tonnage fees for composting products. It directly affects manufacturers and distributors of specialty fertilizers, soil conditioners, and composted agricultural products by removing specific fee requirements that previously applied to these items. The key provision removes the $0.35 per ton fee for agricultural use fertilizers and the $0.05 per cubic yard fee for agricultural use composted products that make nutrient claims, while maintaining existing registration and water quality protection fees for other fertilizer and soil conditioner products. The bill also clarifies that small packages of 10 pounds or less remain exempt from inspection fees and establishes that out-of-state registrants must maintain a Michigan registered office or pay audit costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 27, 2026, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day within the state of Michigan. It directly affects residents by encouraging them to learn about PTSD, show compassion to those affected, and support mental health services. The resolution aims to raise public understanding of the disorder and reduce stigma without changing any laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares July 2026 as Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. It aims to raise public awareness about orofacial clefts, which are common birth defects affecting a baby's lip or mouth formation. The resolution highlights the medical and developmental challenges these children face, such as feeding difficulties and the need for specialized care. By designating this specific month, the legislature intends to focus attention on the condition without changing any laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates July 1, 2026, as Food Day in the state of Michigan. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of food security and to honor the various groups involved in the state's food supply chain, including farmers, farmworkers, and food assistance organizations. The resolution encourages residents to observe the day by learning about food issues, supporting local agriculture, and recognizing the efforts of those who strengthen the food system.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's mental health code to clarify how hospital swing beds can be used for behavioral health patients. It allows psychiatric facilities to temporarily place adult or minor patients in licensed inpatient psychiatric beds when needed for care, provided safety and staffing rules are met. The legislation ensures that using these beds for behavioral health does not count as adding new capacity for the purpose of state approval reviews. Additionally, it requires the state director to coordinate regulations across agencies to avoid duplicate inspections and ensure consistent oversight of psychiatric facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires anyone applying for a building permit for a data center in Michigan to submit a detailed acoustic engineering report. The report must include measurements of current noise levels, projections of construction and operational noise, and a comparison of these levels against local rules or national standards. An enforcing agency cannot issue the permit until this report is provided and shared with the Michigan Public Service Commission and the local government. The law only takes effect if several other related bills are also passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's zoning enabling act to explicitly include the Data Center Community Benefit Agreement Act as a law that local zoning ordinances must follow. By adding this requirement to the list of existing state laws, the measure ensures that municipalities cannot create zoning rules that conflict with community benefit agreements for data center projects. The legislation also clarifies that local governments cannot regulate oil and gas drilling operations and establishes specific criteria for evaluating mining activities based on factors like safety, traffic, and public interest. Additionally, it protects renewable energy projects approved after January 1, 2021, from having their special land use approvals revoked once substantial construction or financial investment has begun.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires electric utilities in Michigan to include project labor agreements or collective bargaining agreements for all construction and maintenance work on qualified data centers. A project labor agreement is a pre-hire contract that sets standard employment terms, prevents strikes, and ensures labor-management cooperation for specific construction projects. The measure applies to facilities designed to house data center equipment for storing and processing information. The legislation will only take effect if several related bills are also passed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires data centers in Michigan to sign legally binding community benefit agreements before they can begin construction or operation. To get approval, data center owners must negotiate deals with local governments and utility providers that address issues like hiring local workers, managing water usage, and funding community projects. The law mandates that these agreements cover at least half of five specific topics, including infrastructure costs and home efficiency improvements, and they must be approved by both the local government and the state public service commission. Without these signed agreements, local authorities cannot issue necessary permits, and the state commission cannot approve the facility's connection to the power grid. This legislation applies to any facility designed to house equipment for storing and processing data within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Data Center Transparency Act, prohibits elected officials in Michigan from signing nondisclosure agreements that keep data center construction details secret. It specifically applies to contracts between local governments and data center owners where the facility is built in exchange for tax incentives. Under the law, any such agreement attempting to hide information about the project would be considered void and unenforceable, while still allowing the redaction of specific intellectual property details. The measure requires that all related bills be passed for this provision to take effect.