State Representative Jaime Churches

Celebrating the season with holiday cheer in Wyandotte at the annual tree lighting.🎄✨

Today, I testified before the Michigan House Regulatory Reform Committee on House Bill 5786, which would reduce the required training hours for barbers from 1,800 to 1,500.

This change was inspired by a constituent, the owner of Hair Lab Detroit in Southgate, who highlighted how the current requirement discourages students and creates financial burdens. At 1,800 hours, Michigan’s requirement is nearly 6 times that of EMTs and limits reciprocity with other states, making it harder for licensed barbers to move here and work.

HB 5786 will lower costs, reduce program time, and attract more barbers to Michigan.

Today, I introduced House Bills 6047 and 6048 to expand healthcare access by ensuring coverage for women and individuals seeking IVF and other reproductive care. These bills aim to support families and address critical gaps in reproductive health services. Every Michigander deserves access to the care they need.

Governor Whitmer has signed my House Bill 5779 into law. This important legislation addresses a unique situation in Grosse Ile Township, allowing the township to purchase and operate the privately-owned toll bridge that provides access to and from the island if the voters choose.

I’m grateful for the collaborative efforts of Grosse Ile Township Supervisor Budny, Manager Thiel, Treasurer Nadeau, and Sen. Camilleri in making this happen. This law will help ensure that our local government can continue serving its residents effectively. Now, it’s up to the voters of Grosse Ile to decide if they want the township to purchase the bridge.

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2024/10/03/gov-whitmer-signs-six-commonsense-bills-to-cut-red-tape