{"id":6472,"date":"2023-01-23T20:23:44","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T20:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/?p=6472"},"modified":"2023-01-23T20:23:45","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T20:23:45","slug":"senate-district-19-news-legislative-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.senatedems.com\/mccann\/2023\/01\/23\/senate-district-19-news-legislative-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate District 19 News &amp; Legislative Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/5d274798bcda1.jpeg\" alt=\"State Senator Sean McCann\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span><a name=\"x_1625157360494494\" data-safelink=\"true\"><\/a>Dear Friend,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. It\u2019s an honor serving Kalamazoo County and Antwerp Township of Van Buren County as your Michigan State Senator.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Featured in this newsletter:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span>Second Term Swearing In\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Committee Assignments\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>First Legislative Priorities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>\u201cNo Stricter than Federal\u201d Bill Introduction\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>In-District Coffee Hour: February 3rd in Mattawan\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Stay In Touch\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>As always, please feel free to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"1\"><span>contact my office<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0to let me know your thoughts, concerns and how I and my staff can be of service to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/63cecf9255b24.jpeg\" alt=\"example image 800x100\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><a name=\"x_1662992333502502\" data-safelink=\"true\"><\/a><b>Sean McCann<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><\/b>State Senator<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/>19th District<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>SWEARING-IN CEREMONY\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>On Wednesday, January 11, I was proud to be sworn in to a second term in the Michigan Senate \u2013 this time serving the new Senate District 19, encompassing most of Kalamazoo County and Antwerp Township. I was proud to take my Oath of Office and begin my work to serve our community in the 102nd Michigan Legislature. My colleagues and I are ready to tackle the biggest issues facing our state and deliver real results for our communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/63caa06d255c6.png\" alt=\"Swearing In Ceremony\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>One of the privileges of serving in the Michigan Legislature is getting to lead and serve on various committees that consider proposed legislation. I was honored to be recently appointed to the following committees:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/committees.senate.michigan.gov\/details?com=ENGENV&amp;sessionId=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"2\"><span>Energy and Environment, Chair<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/committees.senate.michigan.gov\/details?com=APPROPS&amp;sessionId=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"3\"><span>Appropriations Committee, Vice Chair<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/committees.senate.michigan.gov\/details?com=UNIVCC&amp;sessionId=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"4\"><span>Universities and Community Colleges Appropriations Subcommittee, Chair<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/committees.senate.michigan.gov\/details?com=REGAF&amp;sessionId=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"5\"><span>Regulatory Affairs\u00a0<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/committees.senate.michigan.gov\/details?com=FINSCP&amp;sessionId=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"6\"><span>Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/committees.senate.michigan.gov\/details?com=TRANSIFRA&amp;sessionId=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"7\"><span>Transportation and Infrastructure<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/committees.senate.michigan.gov\/details?com=JCOS&amp;sessionId=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"8\"><span>Joint Capital Outlay Appropriations Subcommittee<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/committees.senate.michigan.gov\/details?com=LEOMEDC&amp;sessionId=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"9\"><span>LEO\/MEDC Appropriations Subcommittee<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/committees.senate.michigan.gov\/details?com=MDOT&amp;sessionId=15\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"10\"><span>Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>I was proud to join my colleagues in the Michigan Legislature to introduce our six top priorities, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"11\"><span>Repealing the Pension Tax<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0003\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"12\"><span>Expanding Michigan\u2019s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0002\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"13\"><span>Repeal the 1931 abortion ban<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0006\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"14\"><span>Restore \u201cPrevailing Wage\u201d<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"15\"><span>Expand the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act to include protections for LGBTQ+ people<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/legislature.mi.gov\/doc.aspx?2023-SB-0005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"16\"><span>Repeal so-called \u201cRight to Work\u201d<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>I have co-sponsored each of these bills and look forward to working with my partners to deliver on these promises for our communities to make Michigan an even better place to call home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span><b>\u201cNO STRICTER THAN FEDERAL\u201d LEGISLATION\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>As my first bill for the 102nd Michigan Legislature, I re-introduced my \u201cNo Stricter than Federal\u201d legislation. My bill would repeal Public Act 602 of 2018, which prohibits the state from setting environmental standards that exceed federal rules. Doing so would allow Michigan to implement the best science and practices to safeguard our water resources, especially because federal regulations often exclude stronger, well-established data that is unique to a given state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The existing law currently requires state officials to spend time and taxpayer dollars building a case for better protections any time they exceed the national standard, which delays the adoption of best practices and leaves residents vulnerable. My legislation would ensure Michigan can adopt safer standards to protect Michigan\u2019s drinking water more quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>IN-DISTRICT COFFEE HOUR FRIDAY, FEB. 3<\/b><\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>I\u2019m inviting you to meet me at Happy Days Caf\u00e9 in Mattawan for an in-person coffee hour on Friday, Feb. 3, from noon to 1 p.m. Come learn about what is going on in Lansing and share your thoughts and opinions with me.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static21.senatedems.org\/media\/700x0\/63caa1d7bccea.png\" alt=\"Meet With McCann\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>WHAT:<\/b><\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1565724117272365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"18\"><span>Meet with McCann Coffee Hour<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><b>WHEN: Friday, Feb. 3, from noon to 1 p.m.<\/b>\u00a0<br aria-hidden=\"true\" \/><b>WHERE:<\/b>\u00a0Happy Days Caf\u00e9, 23890 City Center Circle, Mattawan, MI 49071\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>STAY IN TOUCH\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Visiting the Michigan Capitol? If you plan to visit Lansing for a conference or to advocate for an issue important to you, please\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"19\"><span>contact my office so we can set up a time to meet you<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Paying tribute? It is my pleasure to produce official legislative tributes honoring Kalamazoo County residents for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, and special accomplishments. If you would like a tribute from state officials, please\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"20\"><span>let me know and we would be glad to assist<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><b>HELPFUL LINKS\u00a0 \u00a0<\/b><\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/bio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"21\"><span>State Senator Sean McCann<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senatedems.com\/mccann\/district\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"22\"><span>19th Senate District Map<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/senate.michigan.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"23\"><span>Michigan Senate<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.house.mi.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"24\"><span>Michigan House of Representatives<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legislature.mi.gov\/(S(o4shebdoyox0y4kfboozgc31))\/mileg.aspx?page=home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"25\"><span>Michigan Legislature<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.senate.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"26\"><span>U.S. Senate<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.house.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"27\"><span>U.S. House of Representatives<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalcounty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"28\"><span>Kalamazoo County<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/antwerptownship.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"29\"><span>Antwerp Township<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/treasury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-safelink=\"true\" data-linkindex=\"30\"><span>Michigan Treasury<\/span><span><\/span><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Friend, Thank you for reading my e-newsletter. 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