Sen. Bayer Introduces Legislation to Regulate Michigan Pet Cemeteries
LANSING, Mich. (March 13, 2025) — Today, Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) introduced legislation outlining basic requirements for the operation of pet cemeteries in Michigan, protecting pet owners from unregulated and deceptive business...
Sen. Bayer Condemns Trump’s Slashing of U.S. Dept. of Education Workforce
LANSING, Mich. (March 12, 2025) — In response to yesterday’s announcement by the U.S. Dept. of Education (DOE) outlining plans to lay off over 1,300 of its employees — nearly half of its staff — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield), Chair of the...
Sen. Bayer Denounces Federal Data Grab, Commends Labor Groups Fighting to Protect Our Privacy
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 6, 2024) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) issued the following statement on the “Dept. of Government Efficiency’s” dangerous move to access personal data and thanks AFL-CIO and other labor groups for their lawsuit to...
Lawmakers Applaud Governor’s Plan to Tackle Water Affordability in 2026 State Budget
Governor’s proposal to address water affordability underscores importance of issue LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 5, 2025) — Earlier today, State Budget Director Jen Flood presented Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2025-26 fiscal year budget proposal and laid out...
Senate Passes Bayer Bill Package to Protect Michigan Consumers’ Personal, Health Data
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 13, 2024) — Yesterday, the Michigan Senate voted to pass Senate Bills 659 and 888-892, legislation sponsored by Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) to establish consumers’ rights related to the collection and use of...
Senate Democrats Continue Work to Strengthen Consumer Protections in Michigan
Senate Finance Cmte. discusses legislation to crack down on price gouging, secure residents’ personal data and better protect seniors from scams LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 9, 2024) — Today, a slew of legislative packages bolstering consumer protection...
Sen. Bayer Speaks Out Against Recent Antisemitic Behavior in West Bloomfield and Farmington Hills
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 7, 2024) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) issued the following statement in response to antisemitic materials found in numerous household lawns in West Bloomfield Township and Farmington Hills this past weekend: “From...
Sens. Bayer, Anthony Promise Zone Bills Pass House, Move to Governor’s Desk for Final Signature
LANSING, Mich. (June 26, 2024) — Today, the Michigan House of Representatives passed Senate Bills 350 and 555, introduced by Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) and Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) respectively, that will modernize and expand the...
Sens. Cavanagh and Bayer Introduce Legislation to Bring Transparency and Accountability to the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association
Legislation will raise transparency standards for the association, ensuring their operations best serve vehicle owners and accident survivors in Michigan LANSING, Mich. (March 14, 2024) — Today, Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), alongside Sen....
Sen. Bayer Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2024) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address tonight and her proposal to provide free education from Pre-K through...
Sen. Bayer Introduces Legislation to Regulate Michigan Pet Cemeteries
LANSING, Mich. (March 13, 2025) — Today, Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) introduced legislation outlining basic requirements for the operation of pet cemeteries in Michigan, protecting pet owners from unregulated and deceptive business...
Sen. Bayer Condemns Trump’s Slashing of U.S. Dept. of Education Workforce
LANSING, Mich. (March 12, 2025) — In response to yesterday’s announcement by the U.S. Dept. of Education (DOE) outlining plans to lay off over 1,300 of its employees — nearly half of its staff — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield), Chair of the...
Sen. Bayer Denounces Federal Data Grab, Commends Labor Groups Fighting to Protect Our Privacy
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 6, 2024) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) issued the following statement on the “Dept. of Government Efficiency’s” dangerous move to access personal data and thanks AFL-CIO and other labor groups for their lawsuit to...
Lawmakers Applaud Governor’s Plan to Tackle Water Affordability in 2026 State Budget
Governor’s proposal to address water affordability underscores importance of issue LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 5, 2025) — Earlier today, State Budget Director Jen Flood presented Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's 2025-26 fiscal year budget proposal and laid out...
Senate Passes Bayer Bill Package to Protect Michigan Consumers’ Personal, Health Data
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 13, 2024) — Yesterday, the Michigan Senate voted to pass Senate Bills 659 and 888-892, legislation sponsored by Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) to establish consumers’ rights related to the collection and use of...
Senate Democrats Continue Work to Strengthen Consumer Protections in Michigan
Senate Finance Cmte. discusses legislation to crack down on price gouging, secure residents’ personal data and better protect seniors from scams LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 9, 2024) — Today, a slew of legislative packages bolstering consumer protection...
Sen. Bayer Speaks Out Against Recent Antisemitic Behavior in West Bloomfield and Farmington Hills
LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 7, 2024) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) issued the following statement in response to antisemitic materials found in numerous household lawns in West Bloomfield Township and Farmington Hills this past weekend: “From...
Sens. Bayer, Anthony Promise Zone Bills Pass House, Move to Governor’s Desk for Final Signature
LANSING, Mich. (June 26, 2024) — Today, the Michigan House of Representatives passed Senate Bills 350 and 555, introduced by Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) and Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) respectively, that will modernize and expand the...
Sens. Cavanagh and Bayer Introduce Legislation to Bring Transparency and Accountability to the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association
Legislation will raise transparency standards for the association, ensuring their operations best serve vehicle owners and accident survivors in Michigan LANSING, Mich. (March 14, 2024) — Today, Sen. Mary Cavanagh (D-Redford Twp.), alongside Sen....
Sen. Bayer Comments on Gov. Whitmer’s 2024 State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2024) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address tonight and her proposal to provide free education from Pre-K through...
Sen. Bayer Issues Statement on Two-Year Remembrance of Oxford Shooting
LANSING, Mich. (Nov. 30, 2023) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) issued the following statement to honor the lives lost and impacted by the Oxford High School shooting on November 30, 2021: “Today marks two years since the tragedy at...
Sen. Bayer Reacts to Reports of Anti-Semitic Flyers Left at Novi Residents’ Homes
LANSING, Mich. (May 23, 2023) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) issued the following statement regarding reports of anti-Semitic flyers being circulated in a Novi neighborhood: “I’m heartbroken for every resident who came out to their front...
Sen. Bayer Testifies on Child Access Protection Legislation to Keep Kids Safe, Reduce Gun Violence
Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary and Public Safety Committee takes up 11-bill gun violence prevention package, hears supportive testimony from MSU, Oxford victims and families, Oakland County officials EDITOR’S NOTE: Photos of...
Sen. Bayer on Gov. Whitmer’s State of the State Address
LANSING, Mich. (Jan. 25, 2023) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “State of the State” address on Wednesday evening: “Prioritizing the safety of Michiganders,...
Senator Bayer Applauds Ban on Criminalizing Abortions
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 19, 2022) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills) issued the following statement after Oakland County Judge Jacob Cunningham issued a ruling on the case of Whitmer v. Linderman this morning and granted a...
Sen. Bayer on Securing Increased Education Funding, Investments for Oakland County
LANSING, Mich. (July 1, 2022) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills) has issued the following statement after the Michigan Legislature passed the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which includes an increase in funding for special education in...
Michigan Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention Caucus on Uvalde Elementary School Shooting
Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills) speaks with reporters after Senate session on Wednesday, May 25 about the tragedy in Uvalde, TX, and the need for action on commonsense gun reform. Senate Republicans refused to allow a vote on Senate Bills 550...
Sen. Bayer on Supplemental Budget Investments
LANSING, Mich. (March 24, 2022) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills) has issued the following statement after the Senate passed a supplemental budget bill package today that includes funding for necessary water infrastructure,...
Sen. Bayer on Proposed Funding for Education, Mental Health Supports
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 9, 2022) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills) has issued the following statement after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget recommendation presented to a joint meeting of the House and Senate...
Sen. Bayer Voices Support for Gov. Whitmer’s 2022 Policy Priorities
BEVERLY HILLS, Mich. (Jan. 26, 2022) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills) issued the following statement on Gov. Whitmer’s fourth State of the State address, in which she spoke about her policy priorities for 2022, including investing in...
Democrats to Announce Secure Firearm Storage Bills
LANSING, Mich. (Feb. 14, 2022) — Members of Michigan’s legislative Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention Caucus, chaired by Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills), will host a press conference tomorrow afternoon to discuss introduced legislation...
TOMORROW: Democrats to Announce Bills to Prevent Gun Violence, Mass Casualties
LANSING, Mich. (Dec. 8, 2021) — Michigan’s legislative Firearm Safety and Violence Prevention Caucus, chaired by Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills) and Rep. Brenda Carter (D-Pontiac), will host a press conference tomorrow morning to introduce...
Senator Bayer invites residents to virtual coffee hour Friday morning
BEVERLY HILLS, Mich. (Oct. 7, 2021) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D–Beverly Hills) invites residents to join her from the comfort of their own home or office for a virtual coffee hour Friday morning at 11:30 AM.The senator will provide constituents...
Sen. Bayer Invites Residents to Virtual Community Conversation on Finances
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 24, 2021) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D–Beverly Hills) invites residents to join her on Monday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m. for a virtual Community Conversation on Facebook about finances.Along with special guests Oakland County...
Sen. Bayer, Rep. Bolden Invite Residents to Virtual Community Conversation
LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 9, 2021) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D–Beverly Hills) invites residents to join her and special guest, Rep. Kyra Bolden (D-Southfield), tomorrow at noon for a virtual Community Conversation on Facebook.They will...
Senator Bayer invites residents to virtual coffee hour Monday evening
BEVERLY HILLS, Mich. (Aug. 27, 2021) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D–Beverly Hills) invites residents to join her from the comfort of their own home or office for a virtual coffee hour Monday evening at 5:30 PM.The senator will...
Sen. Bayer, Rep. Bolden Invite Residents to Senior Summit
PONTIAC, Mich. (Aug. 19, 2021) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D–Beverly Hills) and Rep. Kyra Bolden (D-Southfield) invite residents to join them next Tuesday, Aug. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Beverly Hills Village Park for a...
Senate, House Democrats to Announce Plans for Climate Resilience, Bold Investment in Infrastructure
LANSING, Mich. (Aug. 9, 2021) — Sens. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Rosemary Bayer (D-Beverly Hills), Adam Hollier (D-Detroit), Jeff Irwin (D-Ann Arbor), and Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak), and...
Senator Bayer invites residents to virtual coffee hour Wednesday evening
BEVERLY HILLS, Mich. (July 13, 2021) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D–Beverly Hills) invites residents to join her from the comfort of their own home or office for a virtual coffee hour tomorrow evening at 5:30 PM. The senator will...
Senator Bayer to Host Coffee Hour at Children’s Park in Lake Orion
LAKE ORION, Mich. (July 8, 2021) — Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D–Beverly Hills) invites residents to join her tomorrow at noon at the gazebo in Children’s Park, 201 S. Broadway St. in Lake Orion, for an in-person coffee hour.The senator will...