Rep. Joey Andrews

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's zoning laws to prevent local governments from repeatedly requiring developers to submit the same environmental or technical studies for a single project. It establishes that once a site plan is approved, officials can only ask for new or revised studies if the original submission was incomplete, failed to meet technical standards, or if the project scope has materially changed. The legislation directly affects local planning departments and land developers by creating clearer rules for when additional documentation is necessary after initial approval. By limiting the ability to demand repeat studies, the bill aims to streamline the approval process while still ensuring projects comply with zoning ordinances and state regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's zoning enabling act to prevent local governments from restricting signs that honor police officers, firefighters, medical first responders, military members, corrections officers, or veterans. It also establishes a state limit requiring that residential properties do not need more than 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit. By setting these boundaries, the legislation directly affects how municipalities can regulate signage and parking requirements for homes. The measure seeks to clarify rules on commemorative displays and minimum parking standards without dictating specific local outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's zoning laws to clarify how residents can protest proposed changes to city or village zoning ordinances. It requires that any such protest petition be submitted to the local legislative body before the final vote on the amendment. The law sets specific thresholds for who can sign these petitions, demanding signatures from owners of at least 20% of the affected land area or a similar percentage of nearby land, with higher requirements of 50% if the change increases development intensity. Additionally, the bill specifies that publicly owned land should not be counted when calculating the percentage of land area needed to file a protest.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's zoning laws to allow residential duplexes in areas currently zoned for single-family homes. The change applies only to cities and villages within or next to metropolitan statistical areas, excluding townships. Under the new rules, building a duplex would follow the same permitting process as constructing a single-family home. The legislation takes effect 180 days after it is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the requirement for paying prevailing wages and fringe benefits to workers on specific broadband and energy facility projects in Michigan. It directly affects broadband developers, private and public contracting agents, and construction workers involved in building or maintaining high-speed internet infrastructure and large-scale solar, wind, or energy storage systems. The legislation defines these projects by their technical specifications, such as requiring broadband speeds over 200 kilobits per second and energy facilities with a capacity of at least 2 megawatts, while excluding projects funded by certain federal acts. By amending existing state law, the bill ensures that laborers on these designated projects receive wages comparable to those in the local construction industry.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's financial disclosure requirements for state representatives, senators, and other high-ranking public officials. It clarifies definitions for terms like "gift," "lobbyist," and "earned income" while expanding the specific details officers must report on their financial forms. Key changes include requiring the disclosure of a spouse's employment and lobbyist registration, adjusting asset and debt reporting thresholds to account for inflation, and specifying which types of investments and business positions must be listed. The legislation directly affects the transparency of financial interests for elected officials and their immediate families by standardizing how this information is collected and reported.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's public health code to strengthen the regulation of onsite wastewater treatment systems, such as septic tanks, for properties not connected to public sewer lines. It establishes new definitions for various waste systems and grants local health departments expanded authority to inspect, evaluate, and enforce compliance with these regulations. The legislation also clarifies that connecting to an available public sewer system is a priority for public health and safety.

Maddy summaryThis bill enacts the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact in Michigan, allowing licensed physical therapists and assistants to practice across state lines with a single license. Under the new rules, a provider can work in any other member state where their patient is located without needing separate licenses for each location. The compact establishes a shared data system to track licensure and disciplinary actions among participating states while preserving each state's authority to protect public health. Additionally, the legislation specifically aims to support military spouses by facilitating easier practice mobility when they relocate.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Technical Advisory Committee within the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to guide regulations on onsite wastewater treatment systems. The committee will consist of 21 members representing local health departments, engineers, scientists, manufacturers, installers, and other stakeholders to advise on standards, testing, and ethical guidelines. It establishes specific requirements for registering and continuing education for evaluators and practitioners who design, construct, maintain, or manage these systems. The committee will also provide guidance on how local health departments should handle older systems that were permitted before the new statewide sewage code took effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows local governments in Michigan to impose specific restrictions on firearms, pneumatic guns, and related ammunition within their jurisdictions. It explicitly permits municipalities to regulate how employees carry weapons at work, set age limits for children possessing air guns, ban threatening displays of such weapons, and prohibit open carry inside government buildings. The legislation also clarifies that these local rules cannot override existing state criminal laws and must allow law enforcement officers to openly carry firearms.