Sen. Joe Bellino

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's Credit Union Act to update how credit unions must notify state officials about changes to their names and locations. It requires credit unions to give at least 30 days' written notice before adopting a new assumed name and mandates clear disclosure of both the official and assumed names on all marketing materials and financial documents. Additionally, the legislation clarifies that state directors have the authority to deny or revoke the right to use an assumed name if it is found to be confusing or misleading. These provisions directly affect domestic credit unions operating within the state by standardizing their reporting and branding requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for credit unions in Michigan to change how they must notify members about potential mergers. It allows credit unions to merge with each other or with foreign credit unions while ensuring that member votes and board approvals are properly documented and submitted to the state director. The legislation also clarifies the process for converting member shares during a merger and permits the state director to waive the requirement for a member vote in specific cases, such as when a credit union is insolvent.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for how Michigan credit unions can change their governing documents, such as bylaws. It allows a credit union's members to vote on whether to let the board of directors make these changes or to keep the power to amend them with themselves. The legislation also requires that any proposal to change these documents be clearly listed in the meeting notice so members are informed. Additionally, most changes to these documents must be reviewed and approved by the state director before they take effect, except for minor logistical updates.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Michigan credit unions to set their own minimum voting age for members, provided the age is 18 or younger. Currently, the law requires that any member with at least one share has one vote, but this legislation gives credit unions the flexibility to establish a lower voting age in their bylaws. The change directly affects domestic credit unions and their members by permitting these financial institutions to define eligibility for voting on internal matters. It does not alter the requirement that voting must occur at meetings and that members cannot vote by proxy.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's Credit Union Act to clarify the procedures and notice requirements when credit unions must close their offices due to emergencies or special state or national observances. It allows the state director or designated credit union officers to order closures during emergencies and requires these institutions to promptly inform the director and relevant government entities. Additionally, the legislation specifies that days when credit unions are closed under these provisions are treated as legal holidays or emergency conditions rather than banking days, while explicitly stating that employee obligations under state and federal laws remain unchanged.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan's Department of Corrections to provide every prisoner with a medical information release form, an emergency contact form, and an informational brochure upon intake. Prisoners must designate specific individuals to receive their medical information (authorized recipients) and to be contacted during a critical medical emergency (emergency contacts), with the department instructing them to keep contact details updated. In a critical medical emergency, the department must notify the designated emergency contact and may arrange for approved visitors (like family or clergy) to visit the prisoner in the hospital. The department must develop the required forms and brochure within 90 days of the bill's effective date and make them available to all prisoners.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution asks the U.S. Congress to propose a constitutional amendment allowing states and Congress to set reasonable limits on election spending. The proposed change would permit lawmakers to distinguish between individual voters and artificial entities like corporations, unions, and artificial intelligence when regulating money in elections. By seeking a constitutional amendment, the bill aims to clarify that such spending restrictions are permissible under the U.S. Constitution. If passed, this measure would directly affect how election finance laws are written and enforced at both state and federal levels.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 998 modifies Michigan's use tax law to clarify how credit for trade-in vehicles is calculated when determining the taxable amount of a purchase. The bill updates the definition of 'purchase price' to ensure that the value of a trade-in vehicle used as part payment is properly excluded from the tax base, aligning the rules with existing provisions for watercraft. This change directly affects vehicle dealers and consumers who trade in their current vehicles to buy new ones, ensuring the tax is applied only to the net cost rather than the full purchase price.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's General Sales Tax Act to modify how sales tax is calculated on vehicle trade-ins. It updates the rules for determining the tax credit allowed when a customer uses an old vehicle to pay for a new one, ensuring the credit is based on the agreed-upon value of the trade-in rather than a fixed dollar limit. The changes apply to dealers selling new or used motor vehicles and recreational vehicles, requiring them to separately state the trade-in value on invoices to qualify for the tax credit. By clarifying these provisions, the legislation aims to standardize the process for calculating sales tax on vehicle purchases involving trade-ins.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates May 2026 as Treatment Court Month to honor the work of treatment courts across the state and nation. The measure does not alter any laws or create new programs; instead, it serves as a formal recognition of these courts' role in helping individuals with substance use and mental health challenges. By highlighting the success of these specialized courts, the bill aims to raise public awareness about their impact on community safety and individual recovery.