MI House Democrats Condemn GOP Holding Nine Bills Hostage

LANSING, Mich., Jan. 13, 2025 — After over 100 passed the Michigan Legislature in December, House Republicans have cherry-picked nine bills they are refusing to formally present to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The nine bills were passed by both chambers, and are constitutionally required to be presented before the Governor for her signature into law. In response to House Republicans holding the bills hostage, House Democrats issued the following statement: 

“These nine bills will deliver policies to positively impact hard-working Michiganders, better support their families and uplift their communities. House Republicans have a constitutional obligation to present these bills to the Governor for her review and signature. Instead, they are choosing to exploit hard working Michiganders who are trying to provide for their families because they care more about playing political games and delivering wins to their wealthy stakeholders. House Democrats stand up for Michigan’s working families — we are fighting to make sure these bills are immediately presented to the Governor for her signature as dictated by the Constitution and legislative rules.  

“House Democrats passed these bills to provide relief to public employees from rising health care costs, preserve and support Detroit’s history museums and ensure working people and their families can get retirement benefits, financial security and better pensions. This is legislation that builds Michigan up — it is unacceptable that House Republicans have chosen to hurt Michigan’s working families and communities by threatening to tear that work down. We will continue to stand up for workers, and we will never stop fighting for the right to affordable health care, safety and financial security benefits that every Michigander deserves.”