June 04, 2021
Welcome to my monthly e-newsletter!
This e-newsletter aims to keep you updated on the previous month’s activities in the Michigan Senate. It’s an honor to serve as your state senator for the 11th State Senate District, which includes the communities of Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge City, Royal Oak Township and Southfield. If you should ever need to contact me, don’t hesitate to call my office at (517) 373-7888 or email me at senjmoss@senate.michigan.gov.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Moss, State Senator
Michigan’s 11th District
Assistant Democratic Leader
Legislators Announce Bills for Universal Background Checks on Guns
May 17, 2021
Sens. Rosemary Bayer (D–Beverly Hills), Stephanie Chang (D–Detroit) and Jeremy Moss (D–Southfield), along with Reps. Felicia Brabec (D–Pittsfield), Brenda Carter (D–Pontiac) and Regina Weiss (D-Oak Park), today announced a bill package to expand universal background checks for guns to include all types of firearms.
Currently, Michigan law only requires background checks for pistols.
“The impact of gun violence touches all of our communities, but the Legislature cannot continue to act as if there is nothing we can do about it — especially when proven measures like universal background checks could help keep guns out of the wrong hands,” Sen. Moss said. “These are common-sense bills that most Americans support to prevent the next tragedy from occurring. Our colleagues must join us to pass these reforms to keep everyone in each of our districts safe.”
>> Read more here.
Governor Whitmer Signs Mixed Spirits Package to Create Jobs and Support Michigan Small Businesses
May 24, 2021
Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 141, Senate Bill 142, Senate Bill 143 and Senate Bill 144, which will make it easier for distillers and retailers to distribute and sell mixed spirit drinks, offering consumers more choices and growing our economy.
“We have innovative distillers here in Michigan who are making products that are increasing in popularity, but the law needed to catch up to allow this growing industry to succeed,” Sen. Jeremy Moss said. “I was proud to work on this bipartisan legislation that removes burdensome barriers to enter into the market while still safely regulating these products for consumers. Cheers to Gov. Whitmer for signing our bills into law.”
>> Read more here.
Sen. Moss on Judiciary Committee Hearing about Police Improvement Bills
May 27, 2021
Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) has issued the following statement after his bill, Senate Bill 474, received a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee this morning as part of a larger, bipartisan, 12-bill police improvement package announced on Tuesday:
“Our police departments can only keep our communities safe if our constituents trust those who are hired to protect them. We must ensure that bad cops who repeatedly and dangerously breech policy are removed from the force, rather than allowing them to transfer across jurisdictions to soil another department. When officers leave one law enforcement agency for another, my bill requires that the separation reports detailing why they left include any use of force violations, so agencies have another tool to maintain the integrity of their force.”
>> Read more here.
Sen. Moss, Rep. Weiss Call for Safe Return of Danny Fenster
June 2, 2021
Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield) and Rep. Regina Weiss (D-Oak Park) issued the following statement calling for the safe return of Daniel Fenster, a Michigan native and American journalist, who was detained in Myanmar on May 24 while traveling home to Huntington Woods.
“Journalism is not a crime. Our freedom of press ensures the security of journalists here at home, and it must also compel us to extol those virtues around the globe. As a nation that is deeply committed to protecting the freedoms, safety, and human rights of its citizens, U.S. officials should be making every effort to ensure that Danny is returned home safely, immediately, and unconditionally,” Sen. Moss said.
>> Read more here.
Senate Adopts First-ever Pride Month Resolution
June 3, 2020
The Michigan Senate adopted Senate Resolution 60, sponsored by Sen. Jeremy Moss, to declare June as LGBTQ Pride Month in the State of Michigan. Sen. Moss sponsored or co-sponsored this resolution every year in the legislature and worked diligently to push for its passage, but it was not considered by the Republican majority until this year.
>> Watch Senator Moss’ remarks on passage here.
COFFEE HOURS AND TOWN HALLS
Coffee hours and town halls are a chance to discuss the issues facing our state with your legislator. Here are Senator Moss’ upcoming constituent events:
Virtual Coffee Hours with Sen. Jeremy Moss and Rep. Samantha Steckloff
Saturday, June 12 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
>> Watch the stream live on Sen. Moss’ Facebook page.
Community Conversation with Sen. Jeremy Moss and Rep. Regina Weiss
Thursday, June 17 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Ferndale Public Library, 222 E. 9 Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220
Community Conversation with Sen. Jeremy Moss and Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden
Monday, June 21 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Lathrup Village City Hall, 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, MI 48076
Save Our Democracy Voter Rights Town Hall with Sen. Jeremy Moss, Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden, Sen. Rosemary Bayer, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
Monday, June 28 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
>> Watch the stream live on Sen. Moss’ Facebook page.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Please visit the “Legislative Update” page at SenatorMoss.com to view a list of legislation that has recently passed the Michigan Senate. Click on the bill number to view more information about the legislation, its analysis, and legislative history.