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.
- Ypsilanti District Library, Superior Branch – 1900 N. Harris Road, Ypsilanti
- Please complete this form to attend in person or via Zoom link
May 20 at 11 a.m.
- Ypsilanti Senior Center – 1015 Congress St., Ypsilanti
- Please complete this form to attend in person or via Zoom link
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
- He has co-sponsored 138 bills and 24 resolutions
- You may track these items at:
- Michigan Legislature – Search Results — sponsored bills
- Michigan Legislature – Search Results — co-sponsored bills
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 4138, HB 4142, HB 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