In the April Edition:

  • Coffee Hours
  • Legislative Update
  • Events Attended
  • District Resources

Upcoming Coffee Hours

Coffee hours’ dates and locations vary, so please make sure to read our e-newsletters to stay up to date. You may sign up for e-news on the homepage of our website: RepJimmieWilson.com

April 29 at 11 a.m.

May 20 at 11 a.m.

Constituent Update – First 100 Days

  • More than 350 constituents responded to
    • 18 requests for casework support opened – 12 resolved to date, 6 remain active
  • Rep. Wilson has attended 20+ community events in the first 100 days

Legislative Update – First 100 Days

  • Rep. Wilson has a 100% voting record in the 102nd Legislature
  • He has sponsored 3 bills and 1 resolution
Wilson-Tuskeegee Airman Resolution

Rep Wilson’s Committees: 

  • Appropriations Subcommittees: Judiciary, Military Veterans Affairs and State Police, Joint Capital Outlay, School Aid and Department of Education
  • Policy: Regulatory Affairs

Developing Legislation

  • Criminal Justice Reform:
    • Good Time Credit Bill Package
  • Community Mental Health Initiatives
  • Washtenaw County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway Bill

Status of Active Sponsored Bills

  • HB 4161:  End Juvenile Life without Parole.
    • March 2, Introduced by Rep. Wilson. Referred to Committee on Criminal Justice.
  • HB 4230: Automatic Payroll Deductions for Separate Segregated Committees
    • March 9, Introduced by Rep. Wilson. Referred to Committee on Labor.

Status of Active Co-Sponsored Bills

  • 1931 Abortion Ban Repeal (HB 4006) passed through the House and Senate on 3/8/23; signed by Gov. Whitmer 4/5
  • Universal Background Checks (HB 4138HB 4142HB 4143) passed through the House on 3/8/23; signed by Gov. Whitmer on 4/13
  • The Fair Scheduling Act (HB 4035) – introduced on 1/19/23; in Labor Committee
  • Temporary Workers Bill of Rights (HB 4034) – introduced on 1/19/23; in Labor Committee

Community Events Attended

  • Global Tech Academy Tour – Ypsilanti – March 17
  • Washtenaw County Unique Care Connect Tour – Hewitt Road, Ypsilanti – March 17
  • Washtenaw Child Advocacy Center Tour – Ypsilanti – March 20
  • Washtenaw International Academy Government Class Visit – Mansfield Street, Ypsilanti – March 24
  • Meal Delivery with Meals on Wheels – Ypsilanti – March 24
  • Coffee Hour at YDL Main Branch – Ypsilanti – March 25
  • People of Action Coalition Town Hall on Criminal Justice Reform – Duderstadt Center, U of M – March 25
  • Michigan Humane Tour – Berman Center for Animal Care, Newberg Road – April 14
  • Earth Day Ypsi – Freight House, Depot Town, Ypsilanti – April 16
  • Second Look Legislation Panel Discussion – Freight House, Depot Town, Ypsilanti – April 16

District Resources

  • Constituent Services & Scheduling Requests: JimmieWilson@house.mi.gov
  • Legislative Information & Bill Idea Submissions: LDotson@house.mi.gov
  • United Way: Dial 211 (Provides services related to senior crisis intervention, networking services to aid with maintaining independence, and social integration programs)
  • Habitat for Humanity: (734) 677-1558 (Home Ownership Program & Home Improvement Assistance)
  • Barrier Busters (Group matches people with entities that can help fulfill unmet needs) (734) 544-6748
  • Housing Access of Washtenaw County: (734) 961-1999
  • Legal Aid Services of Washtenaw County: (734) 665-6181