News From Rep. Kosowski

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Kosowski Bill Aiding Delphi Workers Becomes Law

LANSING — State Representative Robert L. Kosowski (D-Westland) is pleased to announce that Gov. Rick Snyder signed his bill, House Bill 5488, into law. The legislation was part of a 13-bill package related to worker’s compensation claims at Delphi Automotive. The bill became Public Act 237 of 2014.

“I’m proud of the work that my colleagues and I were able to accomplish,” Kosowski said. “This was a true bipartisan effort — a great example of...

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State Representative Robert Kosowski (D-Westland) stands with Gov. Rick Snyder at the signing of House Bill 5488 in Lansing.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Kosowski Bill, Part of Veteran Package, Passes House

LANSING — State Representative Robert L. Kosowski (D-Westland) had another bill passed by the House of Representatives today. House Bill 5497 is part of a four-bill package dealing with the waiver of fees under the Electrical Administrative Act.

“I am always in favor of helping our veterans any way possible for their incredible service to our country,” Kosowski said. “Waiving these fees for veterans with equivalent training and experience is the least we can do.”...

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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Kosowski Bill, Part of Child Welfare Package, Passes House

LANSING — State Representative Robert L. Kosowski (D-Westland) had another bill passed by the House of Representatives today. House Bill 5271 is part of a three-bill package dealing with video recordings of children when talking to Department of Human Services (DHS) officials or law enforcement officers in abuse or neglect cases.

“Although there is a protocol for forensic interviews in child abuse cases, the practice is inconsistent. Not all interviews are recorded, which could compromise...

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Kosowski Bill Aiding Delphi Workers Passes House

LANSING – State Representative Robert L. Kosowski (D-Westland) praised his colleagues for voting in favor of his bill, House Bill 5488, along with several others related to worker’s compensation claims at Delphi Automotive. The 13-bill package now moves to the Senate for consideration.

“I’m proud to be part of the effort to help these workers receive the benefits they should have had for years,” Kosowski said. “These bills will bring fairness and closure to workers...

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Kosowski Bill Honoring Fallen Firefighter Passes House

LANSING — State Representative Robert L. Kosowski (D-Westland) applauded the members of the House of Representatives for unanimously approving House Bill 4985 this week. The bill, which dedicates a portion of M-153 as the Firefighter Brian Woehlke Memorial Highway, passed 107-0. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

“Brain Woehlke layed down his life in the line of duty and I am glad we honored him by passing this through the House of...

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