State Representative
Betsy Coffia
Traverse City | 103rd House District
Serving 93,426 constituents in Acme Township, East Bay Township, Traverse City, Peninsula Township, Garfield Township, Long Lake Township, Almira Township, Platte Township, Empire Township, Glen Arbor Township, Cleveland Township, Kasson Township, Solon Township, Elmwood Township, Bingham Township, Centerville Township, Leland Township, Suttons Bay Township, Leelanau Township
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Office: S-1387 House Office Building
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Last month, I introduced House Bill 6093 and co-sponsored House Bills 6094 and 6095, sponsored by State Representative Erin Byrnes and State Representative Natalie Price, to lower utility bills and protect ratepayers. As Michigan families and small businesses continue to face some of the highest energy bills in the Midwest, these bills would expand upon the first-ever Ratepayer Bill of Rights package by placing new limits on the guaranteed profits monopoly utilities can collect through rate hikes and preventing utilities from charging customers for expenses unrelated to providing reliable electric service. Our bills shouldn’t pay for their lobbying, public relations and private jet expenses.
My bill in the package would also require independent distribution system audits every five years to help identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce costs. For years, Michigan has ranked near the bottom nationally for energy reliability, and this legislation ensures that regulators, lawmakers and the public have ongoing visibility into grid performance and infrastructure investment.
If enacted, the legislation could save Michigan households an estimated $267 between 2027 and 2030 alone, while delivering tens of millions of dollars in broader savings statewide. It’s time to fix Michigan’s utility reliability and affordability problems once and for all. More information on the package is available here:
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State Reps. Natalie Price (D-Berkley), Erin Byrnes (D-Dearborn) and Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) at the Utility Affordability Now Press Conference, June 11, 2026 LANSING, Mich., June 11, 2026 — To...2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Join me on Monday for my upcoming office hour, where I will give a legislative update and answer your questions about the issues facing our state and our community. These events are a great way to find out what policies I’m working on and to share your ideas and concerns with me!
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Earlier this month, I introduced legislation to curb the influence of corporations in our democratic process because I believe in serving people over politics. This legislation is modeled after a law recently passed in Hawaii and a ballot initiative in Montana using the state's authority to define the powers of corporations created by our state laws.
In my three and a half years as your state representative, I have witnessed all too clearly the power of unchecked corporate power rotting the soul of democracy in Michigan. I have seen big insurance, utility monopolies and other special interest groups wield staggering levels of influence over what bills are even allowed a committee hearing. This legislation is desperately needed and long overdue to refocus Michigan politics on serving everyday Michiganders, not corporate CEOs and their shareholders.
The majority of Americans, regardless of political party, believe this type of rampant corporate spending corrupts our democracy, and it's the responsibility of people like my colleagues and myself to ensure the people who elect us have their voices heard where and when it matters most. There is more work to be done to ensure our democratic process works for the people, not corporations, and I won't stop fighting to make that a reality here in Michigan.
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State Rep. Betsy Coffia, a Democrat from Traverse City, and state Sen. Sean McCann, a Kalamazoo Democrat, introduced legislation in their respective chambers last week to limit the powers of business ...8 CommentsComment on Facebook
We have better odds of stabilizing and protecting ourselves when we don’t let anyone go without food shelter and medicine as well as human connection and compassion.
We can best stabilize and protect a community and a society when we make sure the humans who make up that community or that society, be able to properly meet their needs. Maslow’s hierarchy, remember? We need to remember. ♥️
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Michigan Democratic lawmakers introduce legislation to curb campaign spending power of corporations • Michigan Advance
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State Rep. Betsy Coffia, a Democrat from Traverse City, and state Sen. Sean McCann, a Kalamazoo Democrat, introduced legislation in their respective chambers last week to limit the powers of business ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"We will not be driven by fear into an age of unreason, if we dig deep in our own history and our doctrine and remember that we are not descended from fearful men." - Edward R. Murrow
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ICYMI: New changes to Michigan’s unemployment insurance law take effect this month. These changes will affect how people can apply for benefits (including additional work search requirements), appeal cases and seek waivers when needed.
One of the biggest changes going into effect on July 17 is allowing victims of domestic violence who leave their jobs to receive benefits. Learn more:
What you need to know about changes to unemployment law coming in July
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MiSTEM convenes a statewide network of leaders in education, business and local communities to empower the next generation of innovators.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Democratic Lawmakers Demand Michigan House Speaker, Republicans for Immediate Investigation into Epstein and Those Implicated
LANSING, Mich., May 19, 2025 — Today, state Reps. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) and Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) hosted a [...]
Coffia Delivers Senate Testimony in Support of Affordable Child Care
Coffia Delivers Senate Testimony in Support of Expanding Affordable, Quality Child Care State Sen. John Damoose (R-Harbor Springs) and [...]
Coffia Introduces Resolution Calling for Justice for Epstein Victims
Coffia Introduces Resolution Calling for Justice for Epstein Victims and Survivors Lawmakers urge Congress to investigate all implicated individuals LANSING, [...]
Last month, I introduced House Bill 6093 and co-sponsored House Bills 6094 and 6095, sponsored by State Representative Erin Byrnes and State Representative Natalie Price, to lower utility bills and protect ratepayers. As Michigan families and small businesses continue to face some of the highest energy bills in the Midwest, these bills would expand upon the first-ever Ratepayer Bill of Rights package by placing new limits on the guaranteed profits monopoly utilities can collect through rate hikes and preventing utilities from charging customers for expenses unrelated to providing reliable electric service. Our bills shouldn’t pay for their lobbying, public relations and private jet expenses.
My bill in the package would also require independent distribution system audits every five years to help identify opportunities to improve reliability and reduce costs. For years, Michigan has ranked near the bottom nationally for energy reliability, and this legislation ensures that regulators, lawmakers and the public have ongoing visibility into grid performance and infrastructure investment.
If enacted, the legislation could save Michigan households an estimated $267 between 2027 and 2030 alone, while delivering tens of millions of dollars in broader savings statewide. It’s time to fix Michigan’s utility reliability and affordability problems once and for all. More information on the package is available here: ... See MoreSee Less
Price, Fellow Democrats Introduce Utility Affordability, Ratepayer Protection Legislation - Michigan House Democrats new legislation aimed at utility affordability and ratepayer protection
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State Reps. Natalie Price (D-Berkley), Erin Byrnes (D-Dearborn) and Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) at the Utility Affordability Now Press Conference, June 11, 2026 LANSING, Mich., June 11, 2026 — To...2 CommentsComment on Facebook
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Join me on Monday for my upcoming office hour, where I will give a legislative update and answer your questions about the issues facing our state and our community. These events are a great way to find out what policies I’m working on and to share your ideas and concerns with me! ... See MoreSee Less
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Earlier this month, I introduced legislation to curb the influence of corporations in our democratic process because I believe in serving people over politics. This legislation is modeled after a law recently passed in Hawaii and a ballot initiative in Montana using the state's authority to define the powers of corporations created by our state laws.
In my three and a half years as your state representative, I have witnessed all too clearly the power of unchecked corporate power rotting the soul of democracy in Michigan. I have seen big insurance, utility monopolies and other special interest groups wield staggering levels of influence over what bills are even allowed a committee hearing. This legislation is desperately needed and long overdue to refocus Michigan politics on serving everyday Michiganders, not corporate CEOs and their shareholders.
The majority of Americans, regardless of political party, believe this type of rampant corporate spending corrupts our democracy, and it's the responsibility of people like my colleagues and myself to ensure the people who elect us have their voices heard where and when it matters most. There is more work to be done to ensure our democratic process works for the people, not corporations, and I won't stop fighting to make that a reality here in Michigan. ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan Democratic lawmakers introduce legislation to curb campaign spending power of corporations • Michigan Advance
michiganadvance.com
State Rep. Betsy Coffia, a Democrat from Traverse City, and state Sen. Sean McCann, a Kalamazoo Democrat, introduced legislation in their respective chambers last week to limit the powers of business ...8 CommentsComment on Facebook
We have better odds of stabilizing and protecting ourselves when we don’t let anyone go without food shelter and medicine as well as human connection and compassion.
We can best stabilize and protect a community and a society when we make sure the humans who make up that community or that society, be able to properly meet their needs. Maslow’s hierarchy, remember? We need to remember. ♥️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Michigan Democratic lawmakers introduce legislation to curb campaign spending power of corporations • Michigan Advance ... See MoreSee Less
Michigan Democratic lawmakers introduce legislation to curb campaign spending power of corporations • Michigan Advance
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State Rep. Betsy Coffia, a Democrat from Traverse City, and state Sen. Sean McCann, a Kalamazoo Democrat, introduced legislation in their respective chambers last week to limit the powers of business ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
"We will not be driven by fear into an age of unreason, if we dig deep in our own history and our doctrine and remember that we are not descended from fearful men." - Edward R. Murrow ... See MoreSee Less
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ICYMI: New changes to Michigan’s unemployment insurance law take effect this month. These changes will affect how people can apply for benefits (including additional work search requirements), appeal cases and seek waivers when needed.
One of the biggest changes going into effect on July 17 is allowing victims of domestic violence who leave their jobs to receive benefits. Learn more: ... See MoreSee Less
What you need to know about changes to unemployment law coming in July
www.michigan.gov
MiSTEM convenes a statewide network of leaders in education, business and local communities to empower the next generation of innovators.0 CommentsComment on Facebook