State Senator Rosemary Bayer
Michigan Senate District 13
Newsroom
Learn what we’re doing for your community.
A Snapshot of Activity at the Capitol
Dear Neighbor, With Thanksgiving right around the corner and holiday lights appearing all around us, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that we’re nearing the end of the year! I’m from a large family, and we are all looking forward to this opportunity to connect,...
Federal Shutdown Updates & Resources
Dear Neighbor, Right now, the difference between our state and federal governments could not be starker. In Lansing, my colleagues and I remain hard at work serving you, the hardworking people of Michigan. After passing a bipartisan, balanced state budget last...
Protecting Michigan’s Most Vulnerable
Dear Neighbor, Happy Spooky Season! Over in Lansing, my colleagues and I have been hard at work advocating on your behalf. Along with securing critical investments for students, families, and communities in the 2026 state budget agreement recently signed into law,...
Stay Connected on Facebook
Sen. Bayer’s Legislative YouTube Channel
Senator Bayer speaks in support of resolution 111
Senator Bayer's floor statement on data privacy
Senator Bayer’s testimony SB539 in the Civil Rights Committee 12102025 just Senator
Senator Bayer’s testimony SB539 in the Civil Rights Committee 12-10-2025
Senator Bayer Testifying on Her Package to Protect Renters and Review Four Key Rental Reform Bills
Senator Bayer National Suicide Prevention Month: Michigan's New Laws & Life-Saving Tools Explained
Senator Bayer and Grace Rowley on SB 372 375 Protection for renters
Senator Bayer on Opposing the Bad Billionaire's Budget Bill Impact on Housing and Essential Services
Subscribe to my e-newsletter!
Sign up to be the first to know what I'm doing to build a thriving community to fight for you.
American Axle/Dauch workers in Three Rivers, Michigan, are striking for fair compensation. They work and sacrifice to generate millions in profits on a daily basis for the company, but haven't experienced wage or benefit increases that reflect this.
I stand with UAW Local 2093 members in their efforts to negotiate their pathway to financial security, improved work-life balance protections, and the health benefits they deserve. ... See MoreSee Less
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Happy Pride Month, SD 13! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Pride is more than just a celebration - it's a reminder that everyone deserves to live openly, authentically, and safely. 🏳️🌈
For a list of Pride events taking place near you, visit: pridesource.com/article/2026-michigan-lgbtq-pride-calendar ... See MoreSee Less
9 CommentsComment on Facebook
What an exciting day! SB 517, my bill to modernize Michigan's school technology bond law, passed out of the Senate Education Committee today!
Under current law, public school districts (including Independent School Districts) have a very limited capacity to issue bonds for technology-related purchases. Consequently, school districts need to finance these purchases using their general funds, which perpetually pits technology upgrades against other valid uses of their resources. This leads school districts, especially school districts in less affluent areas, to delay upgrading their technology infrastructure well past its typical lifecycle.
SB 517 will give school districts more options for financing technology purchases and update the definition of “technology” in the Revised School Code for the 21st century. Let’s help our school districts stay one step ahead of threats to cybersecurity and furnish the best possible educational experience for our students!
Representative Sharon MacDonell is sponsoring this bill on the House side as HB 4818, and brought this critical issue to my attention. SB 517 now heads to the Senate floor for consideration.
I'm pictured here with Birmingham Public School District representatives Dr. Embekka Roberson, Zach Riley-Kelley, and Amy Hochkammer, who supported the bill in Committee today. Thank you for your presence and testimony! ... See MoreSee Less
6 CommentsComment on Facebook