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John Damoose (Senate District 37)

State Senator

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SB 611

MI SENATE

Civil procedure: service of process; cost for service of process for personal protection orders; eliminate. Amends secs. 2559 & 2950 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2559 & 600.2950). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0612'25

2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Sarah Anthony, Rosemary Bayer, Stephanie Chang and 7 other co-sponsors

Senate Bill 611 eliminates fees for serving personal protection orders in domestic violence cases, enhancing access to justice for victims through a dedicated funding system.

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SCR 6

MI SENATE

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Virgil Clark Smith, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Thomas Albert, Sarah Anthony, Rosemary Bayer and 34 other co-sponsors

A non-binding Michigan concurrent resolution memorializes Virgil Clark Smith, honors his public service and leadership, and conveys condolences to his family.

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SB 256

MI SENATE

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for tampering with utility shutoff to residence; amend to reflect decriminalization of certain acts. Amends secs. 16o & 16s, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16o & 777.16s). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0255'25

2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Rosemary Bayer, Darrin Camilleri, Mary Cavanagh and 7 other co-sponsors

Senate Bill 256 updates sentencing guidelines to decriminalize utility shutoff tampering, protecting low-income residents from penalties and ensuring access to essential services.

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SB 249

MI SENATE

Human services: services or financial assistance; low-income water residential affordability program task force; create. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 14q. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0248'25, SB 0250'25, SB 0252'25

2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Rosemary Bayer, Mary Cavanagh, Stephanie Chang and 5 other co-sponsors

Senate Bill 249 establishes a task force to ensure low-income households in Michigan pay no more than 3% of their income on water bills, enhancing water affordability.

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