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What this office does: A state senator votes on Michigan laws and the state budget and confirms many of the Governor's appointments.
Covers part of Macomb, Wayne and St. Clair counties.
Kevin Hertel
DemocraticIncumbent
State Senator, 12th District
The gist
- Sponsored association health plans for small businesses.In office
- Sponsored bills extending the statute of limitations for sexual assault.In office
- Sponsored a bill strengthening Wyatt's Law on child abuse registries.In office
- Supports $152 million for Selfridge Air National Guard Base.In office
- Supports keeping Michigan's prevailing wage law.In office
In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.
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Sponsored association health plans for small businesses.
Senate Passes Another Piece of Hertel's Agenda to Lower Healthcare CostsPublic statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
“would allow for the creation of association health plans for small businesses, helping reduce insurance costs for business owners and their employees”
Sponsored bills extending the statute of limitations for sexual assault.
Interlochen Sexual Abuse Report Underscores Need for Hertel's Justice for Survivors PackagePublic statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
“Hertel's legislation would fix Michigan's broken statute of limitations for sexual assault, giving survivors greater access to the justice system”
Sponsored a bill strengthening Wyatt's Law on child abuse registries.
Sen. Hertel's Legislation to Strengthen Wyatt's Law Passes Senate with Bipartisan SupportPublic statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
“legislation that would strengthen Wyatt's Law and help parents protect their kids from individuals with a known record of abuse or neglect”
Supports $152 million for Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
Sen. Hertel Champions $152 Million Selfridge Investment in Senate Budget ProposalPublic statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
“Included in the proposal is a $152 million investment for Selfridge, championed by Sen. Kevin Hertel”
Supports keeping Michigan's prevailing wage law.
Bio - Senator Kevin HertelPublic statement · Michigan Senate Democrats · senatedems.com
“he fought to maintain Michigan's prevailing wage law”
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