Rep. Will Snyder

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses from charging fees to veterans or their families for obtaining military discharge records, specifically form DD214. It amends Michigan's consumer protection act to ban compensation for providing or assisting in obtaining this document, while allowing accredited government agencies, recognized veterans' organizations, and federal accredited individuals to receive payment for related services. The legislation also requires clear disclosures in advertisements for veterans' benefit events and prohibits businesses from guaranteeing specific benefit outcomes. The law applies to anyone engaged in trade or commerce but excludes state, county, city, and federal officials acting in their official capacities.

Maddy summaryHB 5430 changes how long people can live at campgrounds without being considered permanent residents. It defines campground residents as "temporary" if the campground is within 50 miles of a local government meeting specific housing or emergency conditions, such as a declared state of emergency, a documented housing shortage in a master plan, worker shortages in key industries (like healthcare or construction), or census data showing tight rental markets (e.g., vacancy rates below 5% or high rent costs). This applies to campgrounds in qualifying areas and affects both residents (who may face different regulations) and campground operators (who must follow the new residency classification rules). The bill directly targets communities with housing challenges by adjusting campground residency rules through these five defined triggers.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Michigan's vehicle code to require drivers to pass county road worker vehicles with the same caution and speed restrictions as they must when passing stationary emergency vehicles. It defines road work vehicles as those used for construction, maintenance, or utility work displaying flashing red or amber lights, and updates the legal definitions of authorized emergency vehicles to include these road service vehicles. Drivers must reduce their speed by at least 10 miles per hour and move at least one lane or two vehicle widths away from the stationary vehicle when possible, with penalties including civil fines for violations. The changes apply to all public roadways and align the treatment of road workers with that of police, firefighters, and other emergency responders.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Michigan drain commissioners to provide landowners in drainage districts with preliminary cost estimates for proposed drainage projects within seven days of receiving them from engineers. It allows landowners to withdraw their support for a drainage petition within 21 days of receiving the cost estimate, and if enough owners withdraw, a new petition for the same project cannot be filed for at least one year. The bill also clarifies that drain commissioners can choose more efficient routes for drains and ensures total cost computations are shared with landowners before apportionment reviews, with the same withdrawal rights applying to the final cost figures.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the legal definition of a work zone to include areas marked by temporary traffic control devices like cones, flares, or vehicles with rotating beacons, ensuring clearer boundaries for construction and road work areas. It strengthens penalties for moving violations in work zones by doubling fines for standard violations and introducing misdemeanor or felony charges when such violations cause injury or death to workers or other individuals. The bill applies these stricter penalties only when the violation involves three or more points and excludes cases where the injured or deceased person was negligent. Like related bills HB 5703 and HB 5704, this legislation requires all three to be enacted together to take effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's drain code to clarify how boards of determination are appointed and how appeals regarding drain project costs are handled. It directly affects drain commissioners, county officials, and property owners in drainage districts by establishing specific procedures for appointing three-member boards to review drain petitions. Key provisions include requirements for public notice, compensation for board members, and criteria for determining whether a drain is necessary for public health or welfare. The bill also sets timelines for commissioners to issue orders and allows property owners to appeal apportionment or assessment costs related to drain projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Michigan's Drain Code to strengthen oversight of public drainage projects by requiring county road commissions to review cost estimates and plans for drains costing $75,000 or more. The legislation mandates that drain commissioners share project details with county road commissions, which must then evaluate whether the proposed costs are reasonable and provide formal recommendations before projects proceed. Additionally, the bill clarifies that drain commissioners may adjust drain routes if a new path is more efficient, while maintaining requirements for securing land easements and conducting fair reviews of cost computations. These changes apply to drain commissioners managing drainage districts and county road commissions across Michigan counties, ensuring greater transparency and accountability in public drainage spending.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Michigan's Drain Code to update how notices are published for drain projects and drain easement releases. It directly affects drainage commissioners, drainage boards, property owners, and taxpayers in areas where drainage work is planned or easements are being adjusted. The key changes require that notices for releasing excess easements or designating new drainage districts be published in local newspapers and must include specific details like a general description of the project, the date by which taxpayers can protest the action, and compliance with a new section 436. Additionally, the bill clarifies that visible drains and those in recorded easements are automatically considered public drains with valid rights of way, and it sets a 30-day notice period before excess easements can be released to property owners.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the appeal process for landowners and local governments in Michigan who disagree with how benefits are allocated for drain projects. It extends the time limit for filing appeals from 10 days to 60 days after a review and requires individuals to post a financial bond when requesting a court-appointed review board. The legislation also clarifies which officials can file appeals on behalf of counties, cities, townships, and villages. These changes affect drainage district owners and municipal leaders by giving them more time to challenge benefit apportionments and outlining specific steps for requesting a judicial review.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires independent audits of county drain commissioner offices every two years or upon request by county or municipal officials. The audits will examine financial records, administrative practices, and performance of drain commissioners by an auditor designated by the state attorney general. Costs for these audits will be paid by the county general fund, though requesting municipalities would share half the cost if they initiate the audit. The bill affects county drain commissioners, county boards, and municipalities by establishing a formal oversight process for drainage operations.