Xiong Speaks Before MI Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Lawsuit Regarding Nine Bills in Limbo

Xiong stood in solidarity with Michigan workers and community leaders in front of the Michigan Hall of Justice

 

LANSING, Mich., May 6, 2026 — Before the Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments today surrounding the nine bills currently in legal limbo, state Rep. Mai Xiong (D-Warren) stood in solidarity with fellow bill sponsors and labor groups in front of the Michigan Hall of Justice, calling for the critical legislation to be delivered to the governor’s desk for consideration for the benefit of Michigan’s workers. One of the nine bills, House Bill 6058 of 2024, sponsored by Xiong, would help lower health insurance costs for public employees.

“I’m proud to continue fighting for Michigan workers and their families to ensure that these bills are presented to the Governor, and to bring transparency to Michiganders about this wasteful legal battle,” Xiong said. “Michigan workers show up every day to work hard on behalf of our state. It’s time Matt Hall and House Republicans do the same. Their actions speak louder than words: they don’t believe that Michigan workers deserve to earn a decent living. My bill, HB 6058, which passed both chambers, ensures that Michigan’s workers would have access to affordable healthcare so that they can focus on doing their best job and not have to worry about their health and well-being. This lawsuit has now cost Michigan taxpayers $300,000 in legal fees to defend Matt Hall’s unconstitutional actions. That is truly shameful leadership.”

When Republican House leadership this term refused to deliver these nine bills that passed the House and Senate in December 2024, the Senate sued the House over blocking the bills, leading to over a year of legal deliberation culminating in the Michigan Supreme Court’s pending decision. The lawsuit was previously decided in the Michigan Court of Claims and again in the Court of Appeals in 2025. Both courts stated that these bills must be presented to the governor, with the Court of Claims issuing a writ of mandamus to Michigan House Republicans to do so. Hall again refused to comply with these court orders, filing a petition to the Michigan Supreme Court.

“I’m hopeful that the Michigan Supreme Court will reaffirm the state constitution to ensure these bills reach the Governor’s desk,” Xiong said.

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