Rep. Josh Schriver

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's zoning enabling act to require local zoning ordinances to comply with several state laws, including the digital asset act, while explicitly preventing counties and townships from regulating oil and gas drilling operations. It also establishes a legal framework for mining valuable natural resources, allowing extraction unless it would cause very serious consequences, and shifts the initial burden of proof to anyone challenging a zoning decision regarding such resources. Additionally, the legislation protects renewable energy projects that received special land use approval after January 1, 2021, by classifying them as prior nonconforming uses that cannot be revoked or modified if substantial construction or specific expenditures have occurred. Local governments retain the ability to regulate operational details like noise, dust, and traffic, provided these rules reasonably accommodate customary mining activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Digital Asset Act to regulate the use of cryptocurrencies and digital assets in Michigan while protecting specific rights for individuals and businesses. It prohibits local governments from taxing digital assets used for payment, restricting how people store their assets in wallets, or interfering with home and industrial digital asset mining operations. The legislation also bans state and local entities from accepting central bank digital currency as legal payment and prevents them from requiring it for taxes or services. Additionally, the bill limits noise complaints related to mining activities to general sound pollution rules and offers a legal remedy of treble damages for violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to explicitly state in Michigan election law that individuals who are not U.S. citizens are ineligible to register to vote or participate in any election within the state. The key provision adds a new section to the existing election code to clarify that non-citizens cannot vote in federal, state, or local races. By codifying this restriction, the bill aims to reinforce current legal standards regarding voter eligibility without changing the underlying requirement of citizenship.

Maddy summaryThis bill ratifies a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would change how members of the House of Representatives are apportioned among the states. The amendment sets a maximum limit of 50,000 people per representative, ensuring that each district does not exceed this population size. By approving this change, Michigan would be formally accepting the new rules for congressional district sizes, which would likely result in a larger total number of representatives in the House. The resolution directs copies of the bill to the President and other federal officials to complete the ratification process.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's criminal procedure to restrict law enforcement from arresting or detaining individuals for specific immigration-related offenses while they are on the premises of schools, places of worship, or health care facilities. It also establishes a new process allowing courts to dismiss these charges or release defendants on the condition that they voluntarily return to their country of origin, provided they have no prior convictions for these offenses and are not facing other serious charges. Additionally, the legislation requires law enforcement to collect biometric data and check federal security databases before issuing such return orders, while prohibiting courts from dismissing cases solely because a federal immigration review is pending.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution urges the President and Congress to immediately secure the southern border and stop illegal immigration. It calls for the elimination of current immigration caps to encourage legal entry, provided that new immigrants pass background checks and do not receive taxpayer-funded assistance. The bill also criticizes current policies for creating incentives for illegal migration while making legal pathways too difficult. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses the sentiments of its sponsors rather than creating new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals from intentionally releasing chemicals or devices into the air to alter weather patterns or sunlight intensity. It directly affects anyone who might attempt to change the weather through such actions by making it illegal under Michigan's environmental protection laws. The key provision adds a new section to the state code that specifically bans these weather-modifying activities. By outlawing this practice, the legislation aims to prevent deliberate interference with natural atmospheric conditions.