Detroit City Wire

Recent legislative activities in Michigan saw new bills co-sponsored by representatives, including initiatives on firearm safety education and measures related to illegal immigration. Representative Josh Schriver reported these developments alongside his voting record on various legislative proposals.

Representative Schriver announced his support for a bill aiming to integrate "firearm safety education in schools." This initiative seeks to educate students on safe handling and accident prevention concerning firearms, with similar programs already implemented in Poland and Finland. Schriver emphasized the importance of promoting "safe hunting practices" to preserve Michigan's outdoor heritage.

Schriver also co-sponsored a bill to "criminalize knowingly assisting illegal immigrants" in Michigan. According to the Migration Policy Institute, the state has over 91,000 illegal immigrants, resulting in a reported annual cost to taxpayers of $1.1 billion. The proposed legislation aims to impose legal consequences for aiding illegal immigration, including up to 10 years in prison and significant fines.

In recent votes, Schriver supported several bills, including HB 4014, which ensures property taxes do not increase unexpectedly when properties are transferred within families, voting 97 Yes to 11 No in the House. He also backed HB 4170 to cut the state income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%, aiming to provide economic relief, with votes tallying at 65 Yes to 43 No.

Schriver voted in favor of a series of bills (HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182) eliminating the sales tax on gas and airline fuel, all receiving 65 Yes to 43 No votes. However, he opposed HB 4183 and HB 4184, which proposed tax increases on gas and aviation fuel, arguing they would not support economic growth.

Additionally, Schriver opposed granting driver's licenses to illegal immigrants through HB 4195, citing concerns about public safety and resource strain. This bill faced a House vote of 39 Yes to 64 No.

Schriver's voting record included support for educational initiatives, such as HB 4154, allowing high school students to earn trade school credits, which passed 92 Yes to 13 No. He also supported HB 4149 to provide parents with more accessible information about their children's education, approved in the House by 86 Yes to 19 No.

Other votes included rejecting a special carve-out for alcohol sales at a community college (HB 4065) and promoting the modernization of tax hearings and public meetings through HB 4098 & HB 4099, both bills obtaining 100 Yes to 8 No.

These legislative activities reflect ongoing debates in Michigan's lawmaking environment, covering topics from economic policies to education and immigration.