It's happening! Crossing Fingers 12/11/2024

Hi everyone!

Update on HB 5046.  A few moments ago, the Senate moved our bill through the list of general orders and advanced it to the order of Third Reading.  We anticipate a third reading and vote tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11th but there are no guarantees during Lame Duck.  We should have confirmation this evening when tomorrow’s agenda is posted.  For anyone who would like to attend the vote, Senate session begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Capitol Building. Several of us plan on arriving at 10:00 and will be seated in the gallery.  If you have your gold ribbon from the Committee Hearing, please wear it to show support and unity, and to help us find each other!

Whether or not you’re able to attend, please take a moment to email your Senator one more time to encourage their yes vote (especially if they’re a Republican).  We need a 2/3rd vote for immediate effect.

We’re almost there!! Great job everyone!!!!!

Please share and hope to see you there!!!!

GO HB 5046

Ok...December is our last chance! Support HB 5046

Hello all,

Be sure to reach out to your senator and all senators with your letters. We are awaiting HB 5046 to be scheduled in the remaining sessions this year.

• Step 1:   Please locate your senator.  Find your Senator in Michigan - Also, here is an active Google Doc with information regarding our Michigan Senators.  Senator List

• Step 2:  Email your senator asking for their support and share the same information with your judges, court administrators, fellow CERs/CSRs/CSMRs/CEOs/Freelance Reporters, local bar, friends, and family.  Basically, everyone you know that understands the importance of HB 5046.

• Step 3:  Visit www.mecra.info to get updates.  We will still continue to send you updates by email.

  
  

There are no delays on how you can show support with your words.  THE TIME IS NOW!!!!

Best regards,

HB 5046 Legislative Dream Team

THE TIME IS NOW! Support HB 5046

Hello all,

We are going to be keeping in touch with you regularly until the pen is lifted by the Governor signing HB 5046.  You are a few steps away to make history for "Fair Pay" for court reporters.

• Step 1:   Please locate your senator.  Find your Senator in Michigan  - Also, here is an active Google Doc with information regarding our Michigan Senators.  Senator List

• Step 2:  Email your senator asking for their support and share the same information with your judges, court administrators, fellow CERs/CSRs/CSMRs/CEOs/Freelance Reporters, local bar, friends, and family.  Basically, everyone you know that understands the importance of HB 5046.

• Step 3:  Visit www.mecra.info to get updates.  We will still continue to send you updates by email.

  
  

There are no delays on how you can show support with your words.  THE TIME IS NOW!!!!

Best regards,

HB 5046 Legislative Dream Team