State Representative
Veronica Paiz
Harper Woods | 11th House District
Serving 91,145 constituents in ENE Detroit, Harper Woods, southern/central St. Clair Shores
VeronicaPaiz@house.mi.gov
(517) 373-0849
Office: N-690 House Office Building
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Showing up for your constituents matters. As representatives, we are the people's voice in Lansing. When Republicans prioritized politics over the people, Dems worked to pass legislation #PuttingPeopleFirst
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Today, December 15th, is National Bill of Rights Day! Join me in recognizing the importance of the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution. I am proud to uphold these fundamental rights through my service in Michigan's legislature.
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Survivors of human trafficking need our support, and Michigan House Democrats worked to deliver it. We passed legislation to expand expungement eligibility for survivors and hold perpetrators accountable, making Michigan a safer state.
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Tonight, the Michigan House Democrats voted to enact my and State Representative Carol Glanville's House Bills 6034 and 6035, also referred to as “The Freedom to Read Act”. These bills will require library boards to establish transparent policies and procedures regarding public accessibility to library materials. These policies will maintain local/municipal and residents’ control; anyone who challenges a book or other library material must reside in the library’s service area. Library materials will have the same protections as those in the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act. These bills pertain to city/township/village and district libraries; these bills do not affect school libraries. Thanks to the Michigan Library Association and their work with stakeholders, and cultural and religious organizations who also worked with us in crafting meaningful legislation for all, and many thanks, of course, to librarians throughout the state. You can read the bill here:
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Thank you for working for all of us .
We are so proud to stand with you in support of these bills! Thank you for sponsoring such important and needed legislation!
Thank you!
Rather than vote to protect kids from sextortion, Republicans decided not to do the job they were elected to do, they have closed up shop and gone home. All because the Dems want to protect working people. (Here are their empty seats.)
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That was not the way the local news spun it last night. Made it all out to be the Dems holding up reforms and protections.
Yesterday, the legislature took a major step forward for Michigan workers and families. We passed bills to improve unemployment benefits — this is 20+ years overdue. These changes will give Michiganders the breathing room they need during tough times.
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A letter from me about the news of a human trafficking ring bust in District 11.
Here is the letter’s text:
Dear Friends, neighbors, and all members of House District 11,
Today, authorities announced arrests in a long-running investigation into an international sex trafficking operation. Unfortunately, one of the establishments alleged to be involved and raided is a massage parlor located in our District.
I am both saddened and infuriated by such heinous crimes as human trafficking. The exploitation of vulnerable individuals is a vile act that has no place in our society. My heart goes out to the victims and their families who have suffered unimaginable trauma.
This disturbing incident underscores the urgent need for comprehensive legislation to combat human trafficking. I am thankful to tell you that Democrats in the State House have been taking action crafting important legislation addressing such crimes as these – holding perpetrators accountable and ensuring justice for victims and all affected. We anticipate this package of bills coming to the House floor for votes before year’s end.
Thanks are owed to St. Clair Shores Police for their part in these investigations and arrests. As we all move into the new year and a new legislature, let’s remain vigilant and work together to eradicate the scourge of human trafficking in our communities.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me — or any of your government representatives or law enforcement — for help or assistance or resources if you or someone you know may be living in a dangerous situation.
With gratitude,
Veronica Paiz
State Representative
House District 11
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Yesterday I testified alongside State Representative Carol Glanville in support of our "Right to Read Act" bills in the House Committee on Government Operations. This legislation would require libraries to establish policies addressing procedures for challenging the removal of library books and other media and information. The bills are directed at city/township/village and district libraries (not schools). They would also ensure the fourth amendment rights of residents who live in the library's service area and ensure municipal control. Equally important, the bills and established policies would protect librarians and library workers from retaliation for doing their jobs.
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This morning, I attended Michigan's annual Student Technology Showcase at the Capitol! Pictured here are four students and their teacher from Jefferson Middle School in in St. Clair Shores' Lakeview School District presenting their coding projects. I love seeing the great work our students continue to produce!
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Veronica Paiz IN THE NEWS
Paiz on the State of the State Address
Representative envisions better Michigan for all State Rep. Veronica Paiz (center) (D-Harper Woods) was joined by Joe Rashid (left), Executive [...]
Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Dogs, Owners Introduced in the House
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 27, 2023 — State Reps. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing), Veronica Paiz (D-Harper Woods) and Joe Aragona (R-Macomb [...]
Paiz Brings Home Budget Wins for House District 11
LANSING, Mich. July 12, 2023 — The Michigan House of Representatives recently passed the state’s fiscal 2023-24 budget. This is [...]
Showing up for your constituents matters. As representatives, we are the people's voice in Lansing. When Republicans prioritized politics over the people, Dems worked to pass legislation #PuttingPeopleFirst ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, December 15th, is National Bill of Rights Day! Join me in recognizing the importance of the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution. I am proud to uphold these fundamental rights through my service in Michigan's legislature. ... See MoreSee Less
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Survivors of human trafficking need our support, and Michigan House Democrats worked to deliver it. We passed legislation to expand expungement eligibility for survivors and hold perpetrators accountable, making Michigan a safer state. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tonight, the Michigan House Democrats voted to enact my and State Representative Carol Glanville's House Bills 6034 and 6035, also referred to as “The Freedom to Read Act”. These bills will require library boards to establish transparent policies and procedures regarding public accessibility to library materials. These policies will maintain local/municipal and residents’ control; anyone who challenges a book or other library material must reside in the library’s service area. Library materials will have the same protections as those in the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act. These bills pertain to city/township/village and district libraries; these bills do not affect school libraries. Thanks to the Michigan Library Association and their work with stakeholders, and cultural and religious organizations who also worked with us in crafting meaningful legislation for all, and many thanks, of course, to librarians throughout the state. You can read the bill here: ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for working for all of us .
We are so proud to stand with you in support of these bills! Thank you for sponsoring such important and needed legislation!
Thank you!
Rather than vote to protect kids from sextortion, Republicans decided not to do the job they were elected to do, they have closed up shop and gone home. All because the Dems want to protect working people. (Here are their empty seats.) ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentComment on Facebook
That was not the way the local news spun it last night. Made it all out to be the Dems holding up reforms and protections.
Yesterday, the legislature took a major step forward for Michigan workers and families. We passed bills to improve unemployment benefits — this is 20+ years overdue. These changes will give Michiganders the breathing room they need during tough times. ... See MoreSee Less
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A letter from me about the news of a human trafficking ring bust in District 11.
Here is the letter’s text:
Dear Friends, neighbors, and all members of House District 11,
Today, authorities announced arrests in a long-running investigation into an international sex trafficking operation. Unfortunately, one of the establishments alleged to be involved and raided is a massage parlor located in our District.
I am both saddened and infuriated by such heinous crimes as human trafficking. The exploitation of vulnerable individuals is a vile act that has no place in our society. My heart goes out to the victims and their families who have suffered unimaginable trauma.
This disturbing incident underscores the urgent need for comprehensive legislation to combat human trafficking. I am thankful to tell you that Democrats in the State House have been taking action crafting important legislation addressing such crimes as these – holding perpetrators accountable and ensuring justice for victims and all affected. We anticipate this package of bills coming to the House floor for votes before year’s end.
Thanks are owed to St. Clair Shores Police for their part in these investigations and arrests. As we all move into the new year and a new legislature, let’s remain vigilant and work together to eradicate the scourge of human trafficking in our communities.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to me — or any of your government representatives or law enforcement — for help or assistance or resources if you or someone you know may be living in a dangerous situation.
With gratitude,
Veronica Paiz
State Representative
House District 11 ... See MoreSee Less
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Yesterday I testified alongside State Representative Carol Glanville in support of our "Right to Read Act" bills in the House Committee on Government Operations. This legislation would require libraries to establish policies addressing procedures for challenging the removal of library books and other media and information. The bills are directed at city/township/village and district libraries (not schools). They would also ensure the fourth amendment rights of residents who live in the library's service area and ensure municipal control. Equally important, the bills and established policies would protect librarians and library workers from retaliation for doing their jobs. ... See MoreSee Less
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This morning, I attended Michigan's annual Student Technology Showcase at the Capitol! Pictured here are four students and their teacher from Jefferson Middle School in in St. Clair Shores' Lakeview School District presenting their coding projects. I love seeing the great work our students continue to produce! ... See MoreSee Less
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