Dear Neighbor,
It continues to be an honor to serve you in the State Senate, where I remain committed to addressing the concerns and challenges that you and others in the community may be facing.
From the last legislative session to now, I’ve been particularly proud to champion legislation that supports local farmers, protects Michigan consumers, and ensures those in our rural communities can access the health care they need, when they need it. Read on to learn more about these efforts, including wins secured for you and your loved ones.
As always, I want to hear from you — your voice, stories, and perspectives help shape my work in Lansing. If you have ideas, concerns or any questions you’d like to share, or need any help navigating state government, please don’t hesitate to contact my office. We’re here to serve you.
Sincerely,
Sam Singh
State Senator
District 28
(517) 373-3447
SenatorSingh.com
Everyone deserves access to affordable, quality health care, no matter their income level or what zip code they call home. To ensure those in our rural areas — including our district’s own Shiawassee County — can get the care they need, I’ve sponsored legislation to:
Bolster Resources for Rural Health Care Facilities
Public Act 132 OF 2024 (Senate Bill 701 Of 2024)
Signed into law last year, my legislation expanded the definition of which hospitals can qualify for funds distributed to the rural hospital access pool. These technical changes enabled 71 locations in three additional counties — Livingston, Muskegon, and Saginaw — to now qualify as sites. The City of Owosso in Shiawassee County, an already eligible county, also qualifies under the new definition, allowing Memorial Healthcare — the only hospital in Shiawassee County — to be eligible for these funds. This will better ensure rural hospitals are equipped with the resources necessary to provide quality care to their communities.
Sen. Singh With Memorial Healthcare Staff
As vital contributors to Michigan’s economy and communities, I’ve been working to ensure our farmers and smaller-scale food producers have the resources necessary to grow and lead in their sectors by advancing legislation that:
Enables Feedstock to Fuel Aircraft & Economy
Senate Bills 235-36 of 2025
We’re working on both sides of the aisle to make aviation fuel more accessible and affordable, collaborating with our farmers and producers to simultaneously reduce carbon emissions in our atmosphere and support our state’s economy. By encouraging the use of Michigan-grown feedstocks for sustainable aviation fuel, such as corn and soybeans, this legislation is poised to open new markets for farmers, helping revitalize rural economies and reinforcing the connection between agriculture and the future of energy innovation.
Boosts Opportunities for Local Producers
Senate Bill 93 of 2025
We are working to support Michigan-based maple syrup and honey producers by ensuring they fall under the same annual sales cap as all other foods in the cottage food law, leveling the playing field and ensuring any future cottage increases to the food law’s sales cap would also include these producers. Unanimously passed on the Senate floor in April, this bipartisan legislation would break down a critical barrier for these producers by allowing them to grow their business beyond what has so far been possible.
Preserves Farmland for Future Generations
Public Act 230 of 2023 (Senate Bill 277 of 2023)
As part of our Clean Energy Future plan, we secured changes that allow farmers to temporarily rent their land for solar operations, providing them an additional source of income while enabling them to maintain their agricultural lands for future use.
As Chair of the Senate Oversight Committee, building trust and transparency in our governmental institutions is one of my top priorities. This year, my Senate colleagues and I have worked to uphold the principles of good governance and safeguard Michigan consumers with legislation that:
Reins in Pharmaceutical Companies
Senate Bills 3-5 of 2025
Senate Democrats passed legislation to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) in Michigan — an independent body able to analyze and recommend ways to lower drug costs in the state. This includes setting upper payment limits — maximum amounts that can be charged for prescription drugs.
Promotes Hospital & Drug Transparency
Senate Bills 94-95 of 2025
Earlier this year, the Senate passed my bipartisan legislation to safeguard the federal 340B program, increasing accountability for pharmaceutical companies and protecting access to the health care services and low-cost prescription drugs that Michiganders who are uninsured, older, or have lower incomes rely on.
Strengthens Protections for Consumers
Senate Bill 134 of 2025
My legislation to restore power to the Michigan Consumer Protection Act would remove widespread exemptions used by numerous industries and businesses to shield fraudulent behavior. This legislation, which passed the Senate in June, would also empower the Michigan Dept. of Attorney General with the authority to investigate, ensuring bad actors and deceitful business practices can be held accountable under state law.