
Sept. 28 – Oct. 2, 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
Passing a budget that was a reflection of our values was a priority for creating a stronger Michigan. From education funding to cleaning up our air and water, this budget gets us one step closer to building the Michigan you deserve.
Legislative Action
It was a historic week for Michiganders. With record setting enrollment in the Healthy Michigan plan to a $500 million investment in MI Clean Water, a program that will address key environmental issues while creating thousands of jobs, Michigan House Democrats were hard at work for the people of this great state. The Governor also signed the FY 20-21 budget we passed in the House last week, addressing Michiganders top priorities.
The data collected in the census determines key funding for the next 10 years. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the census deadline was extended until Oct 31 but that opinion was reversed by the Trump administration, making the deadline Sep 31. House Resolution 304, urges the restoration of the original deadline to ensure everyone has a chance to be counted.
For months the Joint Select Committee on COVID-19 has played partisan political games while thousands of Michiganders lose time, money and their lives. Enough is enough – it’s time for this committee to fulfill it’s duty of examining this crisis and provide solid recommendations to prevent or prepare for similar emergencies.
BILLS INTRODUCED
- 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