Drama in the Michigan house could put gun safety legislation on hold
Two years ago, Democrats won control of Michigan’s Governor office, state Senate, and state House of Representatives. It enabled Democrats to push through bills without a blockade from the Republican Party. That will all change starting next year.
The Brief
- Michigan Democrats will retain control of the House through the end of 2024.
- Gun safety bills that lobbyists want to push through may not get passed in the lame duck session because of one Democrat representative sitting out.
- The House needs 56 votes to pass the bills but, without Karen Whitsett, the bills will not be passed.
LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) – The clock is ticking on Democrats in Lansing to pass bills during the lame duck session and, in the wake of another school shooting in America, a package of bills intended to reduce gun violence is awaiting their votes. But a single representative is refusing to attend – putting that potential legislation in jeopardy.…