

Nov. 30 – Dec 4, 2020
Welcome to the Michigan House Democrats’ View from the Gallery! Here you will find a selection of the legislative actions our members take each week, including video highlights, photos and more. Make sure to watch for new editions each week.
SPOTLIGHT
SPOTLIGHT
This week the House Oversight Committee held a late meeting as Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City and current Trump Administration lawyer, spoke to the committee on allegations of widespread voter fraud in the state of Michigan. After 4.5 hour, 5 witnesses, and 0 evidence – the committee still found no proof of voter fraud. Michigan House Democrats will not stand for a waste of taxpayer dollars and time as political theatre attempts to disenfranchise the votes of a record setting 5.5 million Michiganders.
SPOTLIGHT
SPOTLIGHT
This week the House Oversight Committee held a late meeting as Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City and current Trump Administration lawyer, spoke to the committee on allegations of widespread voter fraud in the state of Michigan. After 4.5 hour, 5 witnesses, and 0 evidence – the committee still found no proof of voter fraud. Michigan House Democrats will not stand for a waste of taxpayer dollars and time as political theatre attempts to disenfranchise the votes of a record setting 5.5 million Michiganders.
legislative ACTION
legislative ACTION
Rep. Sarah Anthony from the 68th House District speaking on her resolution to declare December 1st, HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Michigan.
Rep. Leslie Love of the 10th House District speaks on her resolution to acknowledge the founding day of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority incorporated, the youngest of the Divine 9.
Rep. Lori Stone of the 28th House District speaking on her resolution to create a day of remembrance for the Holodomor, a time when millions of Ukrainians were intentionally killed by starvation
As COVID numbers continue to rise, Rep. Lori Stone offers an amendment to revise COVID procedures by allowing remote participation in the House in order to keep legislators and staff safe.
Rep. Nate Shannon of the 25th House District speaks an opposition of HB 6333, a bill attempting to modify the current system used by members of the Michigan House of Representatives while selecting seats on the House floor.
Rep. Leslie Love of the 10th House District joins her colleague Nate Shannon to oppose HB 6333 as it attempts to modify the current system used by members of the Michigan House of Representatives while selecting seats on the House floor.
House Democratic Leader Christine Greig of the 37th House District speaks on her substitute for House Bill 6233, a substitute that will allow companies that exclusively manufacture electric vehicles a limited number of licenses for these companies to make direct sales in Michigan.

BILLS INTRODUCED
Rep. Sarah Anthony
HB 6457
Consumer protection: privacy; Michigan consumer privacy act; create. Creates new act
HB 6458
Elections: election officials; information or training for local election officials regarding individuals with disabilities; require secretary of state to provide
HB 6459
Elections: polling places; accessibility to polling places for individuals with disabilities; clarify
Rep. Sarah Anthony
HB 6457
Consumer protection: privacy; Michigan consumer privacy act; create. Creates new act
HB 6458
Elections: election officials; information or training for local election officials regarding individuals with disabilities; require secretary of state to provide
HB 6459
Elections: polling places; accessibility to polling places for individuals with disabilities; clarify
HB 6460
Insurance: automobile; refund of premium costs due to the stay home, stay safe executive order; require
HB 6461
Education: other; notification to staff and parents when an individual tests positive for COVID-19; require
Rep. Abdullah Hammoud
Rep. Abdullah Hammoud
HB 6496
Property tax: exemptions; application process for poverty exemption; modify
HB 6497
Property tax: exemptions; public notice of eligibility and filing requirements for certain exemptions; require certain local entities to provide
HB 6498
Individual income tax: credit; credit for completion of credit counseling program; provide for
HB 6499
Health: medical examiners; conditions for use of virtual autopsy by medical examiner; allow under certain circumstances
Rep. David LaGrand
HB 6469
Criminal procedure: sentencing; information regarding crimes eligible for expungement; require to be given at sentencing
HB 6470
State agencies (existing): corrections; copays for nonemergent medical treatment; eliminate
HB 6471
Transportation: other; electric vehicle charging station; exclude in definition of service plaza
HB 6472
Individual income tax: property tax credit; forms for homestead property tax credit; modify
HB 6473
Vehicles: registration; portion of electric vehicle registration fees; require to fund electric vehicle charging stations
HB 6474
Vehicles: equipment; requirement for permit for electric vehicle charging stations; modify
HB 6475
Transportation: other; electric vehicle charging station; allow construction and maintenance of at rest areas or travel information centers
HB 6476
Crimes: other; lewd and lascivious cohabitation; repeal prohibition
HB 6477
Legislature: other; racial impact statements for proposed criminal justice legislation; require
HB 6478
Legislature: other; poverty impact statements for proposed criminal justice legislation; require
HB 6479
Labor: hours and wages; certain businesses; require to double hourly wages on certain holidays
HB 6480
Individual income tax: credit; Michigan tuition reimbursement credit; create
HB 6481
Civil rights: open meetings; partisan caucuses of a county board of commissioners; provide exemption in the open meetings act
Rep. David LaGrand
HB 6469
Criminal procedure: sentencing; information regarding crimes eligible for expungement; require to be given at sentencing
HB 6470
State agencies (existing): corrections; copays for nonemergent medical treatment; eliminate
HB 6471
Transportation: other; electric vehicle charging station; exclude in definition of service plaza
HB 6472
Individual income tax: property tax credit; forms for homestead property tax credit; modify
HB 6473
Vehicles: registration; portion of electric vehicle registration fees; require to fund electric vehicle charging stations
HB 6474
Vehicles: equipment; requirement for permit for electric vehicle charging stations; modify
HB 6475
Transportation: other; electric vehicle charging station; allow construction and maintenance of at rest areas or travel information centers
HB 6476
Crimes: other; lewd and lascivious cohabitation; repeal prohibition
HB 6477
Legislature: other; racial impact statements for proposed criminal justice legislation; require
HB 6478
Legislature: other; poverty impact statements for proposed criminal justice legislation; require
HB 6479
Labor: hours and wages; certain businesses; require to double hourly wages on certain holidays
HB 6480
Individual income tax: credit; Michigan tuition reimbursement credit; create
HB 6481
Civil rights: open meetings; partisan caucuses of a county board of commissioners; provide exemption in the open meetings act
MICHIGAN STRONG
A Stronger Future Starts Today
The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the greatest challenges we’ve faced in a generation. It has upset the lives of Michiganders and families in ways no one could have imagined. The measure of our character as Michiganders is not the size of the challenge before us. It is our spirit and resolve in overcoming it. Our enduring determination defines all of us who call the Great Lakes State home. We’re ready to continue our work on behalf of all Michiganders, working families and for our children’s future.
Here’s a few things that we’ve been able to deliver so far:

Investing in Education and Closing the Divide
The cornerstone of a strong and healthy community is access to great education
- $5.4M for statewide tools and resources to support Michigan’s students and teachers during the pandemic.
- $18M in school district grants to support the health and safety of both students and teachers. Requiring equitable technology and internet access and teacher support.
- $25M for devices to improve internet connectivity for low income and rural families.
Access to Clean Air and Water
Air and water quality have always has been important to the health and well-being of Michiganders
- $7M to support two dozen community projects to repair, enhance and protect areas for outdoor recreation.


Safeguards to Help with Basic Needs
To be a force in the 21st Century, Michigan must have an economy that works for everyone with safeguards to support all Michiganders’ basic needs
- $7M to support two dozen community projects to repair, enhance and protect areas for outdoor recreation.
- $29M for increased Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) staffing and technology support to process claims quicker and more efficiently.
- $125M to help with the cost of Day Care.
- $10M for the food banks and the Double Up Food Bucks program.
- $4M to support domestic violence shelters.
- $60M for rental assistance, eviction diversion and legal aid.
- $25M for water utility assistance.
- $10M in Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) response grants to keep workers safe.
- $5M million for multicultural social services.
Supporting and Protecting Michigan Workers
Michigan’s workers didn’t just aide the rise of the auto industry, they helped give birth to the American middle class
- $120M to increase support for direct care workers.
- $100M for additional hazard pay for first responders.


A Strong and Healthy Michigan
Michigan House Democrats have always believed quality and affordable health care should be available to everyone — no matter their economic status
- $25M for additional personal protective equipment (PPE).
- $200M to support local public health and safety workers.
- $5M for hospital inpatient behavioral health grants.
- $1.41M for additional nursing home inspectors to keep residents safe.
Keeping Neighborhood Businesses Strong
To slow the spread of COVID-19, independent retailers, barber shops, bakeries and restaurants who employ their neighbors closed their doors to save countless lives in the process
- $3M to protect residents and businesses from flooding along the Detroit River.
- $100M for Small Business Restart Grants for businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees, and dedicated support for minority, women and veteran owned businesses.
- $2.5M in grants for hospitality businesses adversely affected by COVID-19.
- $15M to support Michigan farms and farmers, as well as improving housing accommodations to keep workers safe.


Strengthening Our Democracy
In uncertain times, leadership matters — and electing our leaders is everyone’s responsibility
A strong, healthy, and thriving Michigan begins right here – with hard work and dedication. To learn more about how we’re creating a stronger Michigan for all, visit mistrongplan.com
- Sarah Anthony
- Brenda Carter
- Tyrone Carter
- John Chirkun
- Cara Clemente
- Jim Ellison
- Alex Garza
- Jim Haadsma
- Abdullah Hammoud
- Rachel Hood
- Kara Hope
- Cynthia A. Johnson
- Sheryl Y. Kennedy
- Matt Koleszar
- Padma Kuppa
- Donna Lasinski
- Leslie Love
- Mari Manoogian
- Kristy Pagan
- Laurie Pohutsky
- Yousef Rabhi
- Terry Sabo
- Lori Stone
- Rebekah Warren
- Robert Wittenberg
- Angela Witwer
- Sarah Anthony
- Brenda Carter
- Tyrone Carter
- John Chirkun
- Cara Clemente
- Jim Ellison
- Alex Garza
- Jim Haadsma
- Abdullah Hammoud
- Rachel Hood
- Kara Hope
- Cynthia A. Johnson
- Sheryl Y. Kennedy
- Matt Koleszar
- Padma Kuppa
- Donna Lasinski
- Leslie Love
- Mari Manoogian
- Kristy Pagan
- Laurie Pohutsky
- Yousef Rabhi
- Terry Sabo
- Lori Stone
- Rebekah Warren
- Robert Wittenberg
- Angela Witwer