Rep. Josh Schriver

Maddy summaryHB 4829 requires Michigan public high schools to implement a mandatory 2-semester constitutional literacy course for students entering high school in the 2026-2027 school year. The course must cover U.S. founding documents, government structures (including the Bill of Rights and state constitution), historical development of republicanism, and comparisons to other governance systems, while banning instruction on the 1619 Project and requiring specific historical examples of communist regimes. Schools must ensure teachers do not present materials contrary to the Constitution, with violations resulting in $5,000 fines, immediate termination, and teaching certificate suspension. This bill directly affects all public high school students and educators in Michigan starting with the 2026-2027 academic year.

Maddy summaryHB 4821 requires Michigan municipalities imposing drainage fees that generate over $10 million annually or 5% of their general fund budget to create separate, segregated accounts for those revenues. The bill mandates that these funds cannot be mixed with general funds, must be spent only on direct drainage-related services (like infrastructure maintenance or stormwater management), and requires annual public reports detailing revenue, expenditures, fee proportionality, and account balances. Municipalities must also hold public hearings on these reports and face fines or suspension of fee collection for violations. The law aims to increase transparency and prevent municipalities from misclassifying drainage fees as non-tax revenue to avoid voter approval requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 4819 amends Michigan's election law to clarify that the secretary of state's office becomes vacant if they file for or are nominated for another elected or appointed public office. This directly affects the secretary of state, preventing them from holding that position while pursuing another office. The key provision adds a new reason for vacancy under section 82, requiring the secretary of state (or attorney general if the secretary's office is vacant) to notify the governor of the vacancy within 10 days. The bill makes no changes to existing vacancy reasons like death, resignation, or conviction.

Maddy summaryHB 4707 prohibits Michigan cities, townships, and the state from using ranked choice voting in any election. The bill amends Michigan's election law to explicitly ban this voting method, which allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference, and voids any existing local ordinances permitting it. It applies to all elections, including those for local offices, and defines "ranked choice voting" as any system where voters can select more than one candidate for a single position. The bill passed the House on August 20, 2025, with 57 votes in favor, and now awaits further action in the committee on Elections and Ethics.

Maddy summaryHB 4767 requires Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to develop a statewide research and monitoring plan focused on microplastics in the Great Lakes. The plan must assess microplastic impacts on health, ecosystems, and drinking water, establish baseline data, identify sources, and propose solutions like source reduction and public education. It mandates collaboration with universities (e.g., MSU, U of M) and adherence to federal standards, with the initial plan due to the legislature by July 2026 and full implementation by July 2028. This directly affects state agencies, research institutions, and Michigan residents through efforts to protect the Great Lakes ecosystem.

Maddy summaryHB 4768 requires Michigan's environmental department to establish a program testing public drinking water for microplastics from 2027 to 2030. The program mandates quarterly testing using methods from agencies like the EPA, focusing on water sources such as Great Lakes tributaries, groundwater near landfills, and agricultural areas. By July 2031, the department must submit a report to the legislature detailing microplastic levels, testing methods, and recommendations for future action. This bill creates a baseline study to understand microplastic presence without setting immediate regulatory limits.

Maddy summaryHB 4766 prohibits the manufacture and sale of personal care products (like face washes and lotions) and cleaning products (including soaps and air fresheners) containing plastic microbeads in Michigan. Starting January 1, 2026, manufacturers cannot make such products, and retailers cannot sell them starting January 1, 2027, with an exception for microbeads below 1 part per million by weight. The law applies to businesses producing or selling these items in Michigan, and violations can result in daily fines up to $2,000. Enforcement falls to the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, which will track compliance and report annually.

Maddy summaryHB 4751 would remove "sexual orientation" and "gender identity or expression" from the list of protected characteristics under Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act. This change would eliminate legal protections against discrimination based on these factors in employment, housing, public accommodations, and education. The bill amends multiple sections of the Act (including Sections 102, 202, and 203) to delete these categories from the prohibited grounds for discrimination. If enacted, it would directly affect LGBTQ+ individuals who previously could seek legal recourse for discrimination based on these characteristics. The bill is currently in committee referral after its introduction on July 29, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 4753 amends Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to restore protections for employees regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and termination of pregnancy by removing a 2023 exclusion that previously excluded "nontherapeutic abortion not intended to save the life of the mother." It directly affects employees and employers covered by the act, ensuring pregnancy-related conditions - including termination of pregnancy - are treated as protected categories under anti-discrimination law. The key provision redefines "sex" in Section 201 to include pregnancy termination without the 2023 exception, and updates Section 202 to prohibit employment discrimination based on these conditions. This bill reverses a prior amendment, restoring the original language that explicitly covered pregnancy-related medical conditions.

Maddy summaryHB 4756 amends Michigan's Capitol Historic Site Act to allow licensed individuals (including those with out-of-state permits) to carry concealed pistols inside the state capitol building. It specifically requires that such individuals present their concealed pistol license to capitol security officers or legislative sergeants at arms upon request. This bill directly affects licensed gun carriers who currently face restrictions within the capitol building. The change removes the existing prohibition on concealed carry in the capitol, aligning with the commission's role in managing the site without restricting licensed carry.