Sen. Michael Webber

Maddy summarySenate Bill 295 requires Michigan public schools to provide water safety instruction to students. By the 2026-2027 school year, school districts and public school academies must offer age- and grade-appropriate water safety lessons, covering topics like safe behaviors in and around water and the importance of CPR, as part of physical education. The Department of Education will develop a model program for this instruction. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services will create a multilingual informational notice on water safety, which schools must distribute annually to parents and post online beginning October 2026. This bill aims to enhance water safety education for students across Michigan.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 300 amends the Public Employee Retirement System Investment Act, modifying the duties of investment fiduciaries for public employee retirement plans. It mandates that fiduciaries must consider only "pecuniary factors" when evaluating investments, defining these as factors with a material effect on risk or return, and explicitly excluding social, political, or ideological objectives. The bill also expands the required content of annual reports published by these fiduciaries, including comprehensive financial, performance, and actuarial data. These changes directly impact the management and transparency of public employee retirement funds in the state.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 299 establishes a pilot program in Michigan to assess the level of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in the blood of qualified participants and study their health effects. The Department of Health will administer a grant program to a research institution to conduct this program, which involves collecting and analyzing blood samples. A new PFAS pilot program fund is created to finance the program's grants, testing costs, and the development of educational materials about PFAS. The bill requires informed consent from participants and outlines reporting requirements for the department on the program's progress and findings.

Maddy summarySenate Bill 298 amends the Public Health Code to establish definitions for a PFAS pilot program. This bill defines "qualified study participants" as individuals who, while under 11 years old and on or after January 1, 2012, resided in specific counties and were exposed to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through well water or a public water supply. It also defines "eligible research institutions" to conduct the program and creates a "PFAS pilot program fund." The full operational details of the pilot program itself are not included in this provided text. This act is tied to the enactment of Senate Bill 299.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 43 is a commemorative resolution offered by Senator Daley. It aims to recognize and honor the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, acknowledging the service and sacrifice of all who served, including those missing in action and Michiganders.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 39 expresses the Michigan Senate's commitment to strengthening and deepening ties between the state of Michigan and Taiwan. It urges Michigan businesses to refer to Taiwan as "Taiwan" and encourages the United States to enhance trade agreements, provide defense support, and advocate for Taiwan's participation in international organizations.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 34 (SR 34) is a commemorative resolution that officially recognizes April 29, 2025, as End Jew-Hatred Day. This resolution, adopted by the Senate, aims to condemn Jew-hatred and stand against discrimination and persecution of the Jewish people.

Maddy summarySenate Joint Resolution B proposes to amend the state constitution to require legislative approval for certain rules created by state administrative agencies. Under this proposal, any new rule or regulation with an estimated compliance cost of $1,000,000 or more for individuals or businesses within five years of implementation would need approval from a majority of both the Senate and House of Representatives. This change gives the legislature more direct oversight over significant regulations issued by state departments. The resolution also allows the legislature to empower a joint committee to temporarily suspend rules when the legislature is not in session.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 32 designates April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month. This resolution aims to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of individuals on the autism spectrum within the community.

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 28 designates April 2025 as Community College Month in Michigan. This resolution officially recognizes the role of the state's 28 community and three tribal colleges in providing affordable post-secondary education, workforce development, and support for students.