Senate Passes Companion Version of Hope’s ‘Limbo Nine’ Debt Collection Protections
Senate Passes Companion Version of Hope’s ‘Limbo Nine’ Debt Collection Protections Press Statement | Rep. Kara Hope LANSING, Mich., Sept. 10, 2026 — The Michigan Senate today passed Senate Bill 1137, the Senate version of state Rep. Kara Hope’s (D-Holt) House Bill 6230. This legislation would modernize Michigan's garnishment laws to better protect families' essential property from debt collectors. The bill is one of the “Limbo Nine” measures reintroduced after prolonged litigation and months of delay. Hope issued the following statement in response: “When someone falls [...]
Carter Stands with Senate on Passage of Limbo Nine Bills
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 10, 2026 — Today the Michigan Senate passed nine bills that were reintroduced after House Republicans spent nearly two years and more than $300,000 in taxpayer money fighting to keep financial relief from reaching Michigan families. Among the legislation is companion legislation to state Rep. Brenda Carter’s (D-Pontiac) bill, HB 6229, which revises maximum value amounts for certain properties exempt from bankruptcy proceedings. After the Senate passed Senate Bill 1138 Carter issued the following statement: “When Michiganders [...]
Mentzer Stands with Senate as Limbo Nine Bills Pass
LANSING, Mich., Sept. 10, 2026 — The Michigan Senate has passed Senate Bills 1133-1135, the companion bills to a house package including state Rep. Denise Mentzer’s (D-Mt. Clemens) HB 6234 that creates a pathway for eligible corrections officers to join the Michigan State Police Retirement System, helping improve recruitment and retention. The bill is one of the “Limbo Nine” measures that were reintroduced after prolonged litigation and months of delay. Mentzer released the following statement in response: “Workers need our [...]
McFall Travels to American Irish State Legislators Caucus’ Summit
McFall Travels to American Irish State Legislators Caucus’ Ireland Summit to Strengthen U.S.-Ireland Partnerships HAZEL PARK, Mich., Sept. 10, 2026 — State Rep. Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park) recently traveled to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland as a delegate to the American Irish State Legislators Caucus’ Ireland Summit, working to foster and strengthen the longstanding relationship between the United States and Ireland. Following the summit, McFall issued the following statement: “I was honored to join Michigan Senator Jim Runestad [...]
Mentzer, Xiong Appointed to New Select Committee
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 27, 2026 — This week, the Michigan House of Representatives voted to create the new Select Committee on the Rules and Procedures on the Bureau of Elections and State Canvassers. The committee would have the power to issue subpoenas and call people to testify under oath. The two Democratic representatives named to the committee are state Rep. Denise Mentzer (D-Mt. Clemens), who was designated as minority vice chair, and state Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren). They issued the [...]
Witwer Introduces New Drain Code Bills to Lower Costs, Improve Transparency for Michigan Households
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 27, 2026 — State Rep. Angela Witwer (D-Delta Twp.) introduced two new drain code reform bills to improve transparency and lower the costs of drain construction projects for Michigan residents. The bills focus on making the processes and potential outcomes of petitioning the drain commissioner more clear to affected residents, including through verbal and written notice that an approved project would mean special assessment costs would be automatically levied on households. And they aim to lower the [...]
Glanville on House Republicans’ Attempt to Adopt MMOP Proposal
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 27, 2026 — This week, Michigan House Republicans adopted the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics ballot proposal and put the initiative up for a vote on the House floor. Prior to this political maneuver, Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks had publicly announced that the Michigan Senate would not take up this bill, ensuring that Michigan voters have the opportunity to vote on the proposal in the November election. After voting yes on the proposal, state Rep. [...]
Rogers Introduces Bill to Support Those Training Michigan’s Next Generation of Healthcare Providers
Rogers Introduces Bill to Support Those Training Michigan’s Next Generation of Healthcare Providers Press Release | State Rep. Julie M. Rogers LANSING, Mich., Aug. 27, 2026 — Yesterday, state legislators introduced the bipartisan Primary Care Transformation Package (HBs 6288-6295), a group of bills aimed at strengthening Michigan’s primary care system and health care workforce. Michigan currently directs less than 6% of health spending toward primary care, while 26% of residents live in primary care shortage areas spanning 75 of the state’s 83 counties. Nearly one in [...]
Morgan Introduces Bill to Protect Public Health, Lower Local Costs
Morgan Introduces Legislation to Protect Public Health, Lower Local Costs Through Trap-Neuter-Return Framework for Stray Cats State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) introduces House Bill 6317. LANSING, Mich., Aug. 27, 2026 — State Rep. Jason Morgan (D-Ann Arbor) introduced legislation yesterday establishing a statewide framework for Trap-Neuter-Return programs, giving local governments a practical, cost-effective way to manage stray cat populations, cut shelter expenses and protect public health. “Local taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to foot the bill for endless, [...]
Coffia, Byrnes Introduce House Legislation to Subject Governor, Legislature to Freedom of Information Act
Coffia, Byrnes Introduce House Legislation to Subject Governor, Legislature to Freedom of Information Act Legislation allows public to request records from Michigan lawmakers and governor’s office, helping restore trust in state government officials LANSING, Mich., August 26, 2026 — Today, state Reps. Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) and Erin Byrnes (D-Dearborn) introduced Senate-backed legislation to help bring greater transparency to state government. The legislation, House Bills 6299-6300, would require the Michigan Legislature and governor’s office to comply with the state’s existing [...]