After being at the State Capitol since 10:00 AM yesterday, working to pass the State Budget and multiple meaningful bills, I’m proud to share that at 5:15 AM this morning, the Michigan House of Representatives passed my first legislation, HB 5826 with bipartisan support.
In addition, I had the opportunity to vote for the first time on our State Budget, which will provide meaningful revenue sharing for local municipalities, investments in our schools, funding for infrastructure upgrades, and so much more!
I am so incredibly grateful to my colleagues, our staff, stakeholders, and everyone who had a role in making this possible.
HB 5826 creates a doula scholarship program for individuals who are training to become a doula in the state of Michigan while experiencing financial hardships.
This legislation will not only empower individuals to pursue meaningful careers as doulas, it will simultaneously improve maternal health for all mothers in our state.
The bill is now headed to the Senate chamber for a vote where I hope it will be taken up after the session break.