New Co-Sponsorships

Firearm Safety Instruction in Schools

I co-sponsored a bill to add firearm safety education in schools, teaching students about safe handling, accident prevention, and other important lessons about how to handle, use and store firearms responsibly. This program has been recently implemented nation-wide in Poland and Finland. We will promotes safe hunting practices, ensuring Michigan’s outdoor traditions are passed down responsibly to future generations. This policy will help prevent accidents, instill responsibility, and preserve outdoor heritage.

Criminalizing Assistance to Illegal Immigration

I co-sponsored a bill to criminalize knowingly assisting illegal immigrants into entering or staying in Michigan. Michigan has over 91,000 illegal immigrants, according to the Migration Policy Institute, costing taxpayers $1.1 billion annually in government services. These costs are offset through cuts to critical government services, including infrastructure, public safety, and education, placing a burden on law-abiding citizens. This law ensures that individuals or organizations aiding illegal immigration face legal consequences, including up to 10 years in prison and significant fines. It also increases penalties for those who engage in smuggling for financial gain. This helps protect taxpayer resources, strengthens border security, and upholds the rule of law.

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Most Recent Votes/Reasons

YES: HB 4014 – Stopping Unfair Property Tax Increases When the Transaction Involves the Spouse of a Relative

This bill ensures that when a home or business is passed down in a family, property taxes won’t suddenly spike. It protects families from unexpected financial burdens and helps keep generational homes and businesses intact.

House Vote: 97 Yes, 11 No

YES: HB 4170 – Cutting the State Income Tax

This bill lowers Michigan’s personal income tax rate from 4.25% to 4.05%, leaving more money in the hands of hardworking families and small businesses. Lower taxes encourage economic growth and job creation.

House Vote: 65 Yes, 43 No

YES: HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182 – Removing Sales Tax on Gas & Airline Fuel

These bills eliminate the sales tax on gas and airline fuel, ultimately benefiting consumers.

House Votes: HB 4180: 65 Yes, 43 No | HB 4181: 65 Yes, 43 No | HB 4182: 65 Yes, 43 No

NO: HB 4183 – Increasing the Gas Tax

This bill would increase the gas tax by 20 cents per gallon, despite Michigan already having one of the highest gas taxes in the country. Instead of raising taxes, we should cut government waste and prioritize existing funds for road repairs.

House Vote: 62 Yes, 46 No

NO: HB 4184 – Increasing the Tax on Aviation Fuel

This bill raises the tax on aviation fuel from 3 cents to 8 cents per gallon, increasing this particular tax rate for airlines and travelers. We should focus on policies that support economic growth, not higher taxes.

House Vote: 62 Yes, 46 No

YES: HB4185 – Bill to Address Funding Shortfalls

I supported HB 4186 because it provides $95 million to backfill the loss of Constitutional revenue sharing for cities, villages and townships due to the fuel sales tax exemption.

House Vote: 63 Yes, 45 No.

NO: HB 4186 – Increases the Michigan Business Tax from 4.95% to 30%

I opposed HB 4186 because I believe Michigan’s tax system should be fair and consistent for all businesses. This bill creates a separate tax structure for those who choose to file under the Michigan Business Tax system, leading to unnecessary complexity and unequal treatment. Rather than carving out different tax rules, we should work toward a streamlined and predictable tax code that fosters economic growth and fairness for all businesses in our state.

House Vote: 61 Yes, 47 No

NO: HB 4195 – Giving Driver’s Licenses to Illegal Immigrants

This bill would allow illegal immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses and state IDs, weakening Michigan’s ID system and creating security risks. It could also incentivize more illegal immigration and put additional strain on public resources. We must prioritize public safety and uphold legal immigration policies.

House Vote: 39 Yes, 64 No

YES: HB 4154 – Trade School Credits for High School Students

This bill allows high school students to earn credit toward trade school programs, giving them a head start on career training and reducing the cost of further education. This strengthens Michigan’s workforce and expands career opportunities.

House Vote: 92 Yes, 13 No

YES: HB 4149 – Giving Parents More Information About Their Child’s Education

This bill will make it easier for parents, guardians, and community members to access information about school district performance and compare it to others in their region and around the state. It requires local school districts to post information about attendance, graduation rates, student retention, college readiness, and other metrics. Parents have the right to know and be involved in their child’s education.

House Vote: 86 Yes, 19 No

NO: HB 4065 – Special Carve-Out for Alcohol Sales at One Community College

This bill allows Macomb Community College to sell alcohol at its Sports and Expo Center but does not apply to other colleges, making it a special carve-out for a single institution. I have concerns about student safety, liability risks, and fairness, as well as the unnecessary cost of pushing this bill through the legislative process—each bill that reaches the Governor’s desk costs taxpayers approximately $250,000 in state resources. This is not a responsible use of taxpayer dollars, which is why I voted NO.

House Vote: 101 Yes, 7 No

YES: HB 4098 & HB 4099 – Modernizing Tax Hearings & Public Meetings

These bills allow tax hearings and public meetings to be held online, ensuring that Michigan residents don’t have to drive all the way to Lansing to dispute their tax bill. This makes the government more accessible for taxpayers.

House Vote: 4098: 100 Yes, 8 No; 4099: 100 Yes, 8 No.

YES: HB 4147 – Giving Local Schools More Options

This bill lets school districts partner with nearby schools to share services (e.g. food preparation, janitorial and maintenance work), giving them more flexibility to improve efficiency and provide better opportunities for students.

House Vote: 97 Yes, 8 No

YES: HB 4185 – Keeping the State Budget Balanced After Tax Cuts

This bill adjusts funding allocations to ensure critical government services remain properly funded after cutting sales taxes on gas and airline fuel and reducing the personal income tax. This keeps Michigan financially stable while still providing tax relief.

House Vote: 64 Yes, 44 No

NO/YES: HB 4115 & HB 4116 – Increase Pawn Shop Interest Rates (NO) & Increasing Penalties for Violators of Interest Rate Limits (YES)

Increasing the interest rates on pawn shop loans from 3% to 5% per month is irresponsible, making it harder for struggling families to repay loans and recover their items. This bill enables predatory lending practices that disproportionately harm low-income individuals who rely on short-term loans. Instead of burdening those in financial distress, Michigan should focus on consumer protections and responsible lending policies. Increasing penalties for predatory lending practices is a way toprotect Michigan consumers and ensure fair market practices.

House Vote: HB4115: 83 Yes, 21 No; HB4116: 83 Yes, 21 No.

NO: HB 4004 – Making Lottery Winners Anonymous & Promoting Gambling

This bill allows lottery winners to remain anonymous, reducing transparency and increasing the risk of fraud. It also raises concerns about the government profiting from gambling at the expense of struggling citizens, while failing to ensure accountability in how state lottery funds are distributed. Gambling should not be promoted at the expense of financial hardship.

House Vote: 102 Yes, 3 No

YES: HB 4230 – Ensuring Stability for Road Funding

This bill dedicates $100 million from income tax revenues for local road maintenance and bridge repairs, with a portion specifically allocated to repairing closed, restricted, and critical bridges. By securing road funding, this bill provides long-term infrastructure stability, addressing ongoing challenges without relying on temporary fixes or tax increases.

House Vote: 63 Yes, 45 No

YES: House Resolution 55 – Keeping Education Decisions Local

The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states and the people. Education is not an enumerated federal power, and decisions should be made at the state and local level, not dictated by Washington bureaucrats. As James Madison stated in Federalist No. 45, “The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the state governments are numerous and indefinite.” This resolution calls for returning power to states, parents, and local schools, reducing bureaucracy, and ensuring education policies reflect the needs of local communities.

House Vote: Adopted Through Voice Vote Only; Not a Roll Call Vote

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In God We Trust,

Representative Josh Schriver