The most controversial bills in Michigan's lame duck legislature

[demmiblue]

LANSING —The legislature is taking up a raft of controversial bills in the lame-duck session — the period between an election and the end of lawmakers' terms.

The intensity is stepped up this year because Michigan's Republican-controlled Legislature is faced with an incoming Democratic governor, attorney general, and secretary of state on Jan. 1, along with reduced Republican majorities in both the House and Senate.

Many of the lame duck bills are aimed at putting roadblocks in the way of Democratic plans, or watering down ballot proposals with Democratic support that were approved in the Nov. 6 election.

Below is a look at some of the most controversial bills. Check back daily to see their status:

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/12/04/michigan-legislature-bills-lame-duck-session/2162560002/

[socdem60]

1. Can't wait till the repubs are gone.

I'm wondering what Snyder will do. Michigan Public Radio has had many informative discussions on the lame duck republican's dirty tricks.

[demmiblue]

2. The arsehole signed it.

Link to tweet

The title of his press release:

Gov. Rick Snyder today signed legislation to continue to increase the minimum wage and to provide paid medical leave for many Michiganders