Sen. Michael Webber

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific 2.5-mile segment of M-150 in Oakland County (from Tienken Road south to M-59) as the "William S. Broomfield Memorial Highway." It directly affects highway signage and official state records for this location. The bill amends Michigan's memorial highway law to add this specific naming, honoring William S. Broomfield. As a procedural naming bill, it does not change transportation policy or funding.

Maddy summarySB 80 creates a state-funded program to help local governments build sound walls and other noise-reducing measures along state trunk line highways. It establishes a "noise abatement measure fund" to provide grants or loans for projects that reduce highway noise, directly affecting residents near these roads and local road authorities managing them. The program requires the state transportation department to evaluate projects using a scoring system focused on cost-effectiveness, the number of homes receiving at least 5 decibels of noise reduction, and existing noise levels. Local road authorities can apply for funding, and the department must annually report application details and decisions to the legislature.

Maddy summarySB 76 requires all Michigan public and nonpublic schools to implement a mobile panic alert system by the 2025-2026 school year, using existing school safety funding. The system must enable real-time coordination between schools, law enforcement, and first responders during security emergencies like lockdowns or active-shooter situations. Schools already using a compliant system can apply for an exemption through the state, while noncompliance may result in loss of state safety grants. The bill specifies technical requirements for system integration with 9-1-1 infrastructure and mandates state procurement through competitive bidding.

Maddy summarySB 77 allocates $6.7 million from the general fund to implement mobile panic alert systems in all public and nonpublic schools for the 2024-2025 school year, as required by existing law (MCL 380.1308c). The funds are designated as a "work project" with unspent balances carrying forward to 2025-2026, aiming for full system implementation by September 30, 2027. This bill specifically addresses school safety funding without creating new requirements, directly affecting Michigan schools' ability to meet existing panic alert system mandates. The allocation is part of broader education funding under Section 11 of the State School Aid Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit Michigan's legislative session length. It would require the legislature to meet annually on the second Wednesday in January, with regular sessions ending by a date set through a concurrent resolution. Starting in 2027, sessions would be capped at 90 consecutive days, and bills pending at the end of odd-numbered year sessions would automatically carry over to the next session. The amendment affects how the Michigan legislature operates, directly changing session duration rules and bill handling procedures under the state constitution.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a law with policy changes. The Michigan Senate formally recognizes January 26-February 1, 2025, as Catholic Schools Week. It expresses support for Catholic schools' role in Michigan education, citing their student enrollment, compliance with public school standards, and contributions to community values. The resolution has no legal effect or funding impact - it solely serves to honor these schools during the designated week.

Maddy summarySB 17 designates Diwali (also called Deepavali or the Festival of Lights) as an official state holiday in Michigan. It defines the holiday as the new moon day in the eighth lunar month of the Indic calendar, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. The bill creates a new legal provision to formally recognize this date as a state holiday for public employees and state institutions. It does not change existing holiday observances or create new funding requirements. The bill is currently in the introduction phase, referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates new vehicle registration plates in Michigan to raise money for prostate cancer awareness. The Secretary of State will design and sell these special plates in partnership with the P.C.U.P.S. Foundation, with all proceeds going into a dedicated state treasury fund. The fund's earnings must stay within the account, and the state treasurer will distribute the money to the foundation every quarter. The law takes effect 90 days after it is signed into legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits retailers with sales floors larger than 2,500 square feet from placing co-branded alcoholic beverages next to youth-oriented snacks, cartoons, or similar items. For smaller stores, the law allows either the same prohibition or the option to post a specific age-restriction sign near those displays. The term "co-branded" refers to alcohol products that share logos or packaging with non-alcoholic drinks. Any fines for breaking these rules must be added to the state's liquor enforcement fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Michigan Liquor Control Commission to suspend a retailer's license for 14 days if they make six or more bounced payments to a wholesaler within a 12-month period. The rule applies specifically to retailers who fail to honor their payment obligations to suppliers on different dates over a consecutive year. By adding this new section to the state's liquor control code, the legislation establishes a clear financial threshold that triggers automatic license suspension.