Peter Ochs
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What this office does: A state representative votes on Michigan laws and the state budget on behalf of the district.
Covers part of Wayne County.
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Veronica Paiz
DemocraticIncumbent
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- Co-sponsored bills adding transparency rules for immigration enforcementIn office
- Sponsored the Freedom to Read Act on library book challengesIn office
- Co-sponsored a medical aid-in-dying package for terminally ill patientsIn office
- Sponsored a bill making POW/MIA Day a permanent state observanceIn office
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Co-sponsored bills adding transparency rules for immigration enforcement
Xiong, Paiz Introduce Legislation to Improve Public Safety, Ensure Transparency, Accountability in Immigration EnforcementPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · Aug 26, 2025 · housedems.com
“This legislation is about ensuring that everyone in Michigan can go about their lives without fear of secretive raids and due process violations.”
Sponsored the Freedom to Read Act on library book challenges
Paiz, Glanville Reintroduce Protect Freedom to Read PackageGovernment record · Michigan House Democrats · Mar 13, 2025 · housedems.com
“This legislation is about ensuring that each person has the right to read, explore and learn without censorship.”
Co-sponsored a medical aid-in-dying package for terminally ill patients
Edwards, Paiz, Carter Announce Legislation to Ensure Dignity in DeathPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · Mar 19, 2026 · housedems.com
“This package is built with strong safeguards to protect vulnerable individuals while honoring the rights of those facing terminal illness”
Sponsored a bill making POW/MIA Day a permanent state observance
Rep. Paiz Introduces Legislation to Permanently Recognize POW/MIA Day in MichiganPublic statement · Michigan House Democrats · Sep 18, 2026 · housedems.com
“introduced House Bill 6335 of 2026 to designate the third Friday of every September as POW/MIA Day in Michigan”
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