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