State Reps. Graham Filler and Andrew Fink, both attorneys, criticized Attorney General Dana Nessel for threatening to prosecute a bipartisan majority of legislators who did not attend House session on Wednesday — bringing House Democrat leadership’s agenda to a halt. They issued the following statement:: “The Attorney General’s threat to prosecute lawmakers for exercising their […]

State Rep. Graham Filler joined his Republican colleagues at a Friday press conference, where members of the House Republican caucus announced they would not support any more bills until House Democrats address critical issues threatening Michigan’s restaurant workers and small businesses. Republicans called on Democrats to take immediate action to save tipped-wage jobs and fix […]

State Rep. Graham Filler today testified before the House Energy, Communications, and Technology Committee in support of a bipartisan plan he is working on to encourage safe, clean and reliable nuclear energy generation in the state. Filler, R-Duplain Township, said the plan would spur the development of modern nuclear energy technology in Michigan. “Michigan is […]

State Rep. Graham Filler today issued the following statement after the House Criminal Justice Committee voted to approve Juvenile Life Without Parole legislation (House Bills 4160-64) and Second Look legislation (House Bills 4556-4560): “Democrats on the House Criminal Justice Committee betrayed the trust of Michigan families today by ramming through two dangerous bill packages without […]

State Rep. Graham Filler, Republican vice chair of the House Criminal Justice Committee, today expressed serious concerns about a plan that would drastically alter Michigan’s bail system. House Bills 4655-4656 and 4658-4661, under consideration in the committee, propose sweeping reforms that would require judges to release certain offenders without bail — regardless of the circumstances […]

State Rep. Graham Filler is leading a bipartisan effort to protect Michigan’s local businesses from the severe impact of recent changes to the state’s minimum wage and paid sick leave laws. Filler, R-Duplain Township, has introduced House Bills 6056 and 6057 to provide relief to businesses facing challenges due to a recent Michigan Supreme Court […]

State Rep. Graham Filler has introduced a bipartisan plan to fix issues within Michigan’s Clean Slate expungement process. The legislation, sponsored by Filler (R-Duplain Township) and Rep. Kara Hope (D-Holt), will simplify the petition process, eliminate unnecessary delays, and help more Michigan residents benefit from the opportunities that expungement can provide. “Clean Slate was always […]

State Rep. Graham Filler is spearheading a plan to expand Michigan’s Amber Alert system to include missing children with special needs, a move aimed at providing life-saving resources for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents. The tragic death of a young boy with special needs who disappeared in Clinton County last year highlights the […]

State Rep. Graham Filler supports hunters in every what that he can. This time-honored tradition helps responsibly manage the wildlife population and encourages exploration of our great state. Whether you’re a longtime hunter or a first-time participant in Michigan’s hunting legacy, Rep. Graham Filler’s office is available to answer any questions you may have by […]

Legislation will remove duplicative regulations, boost Michigan businesses State Reps. Graham Filler and Jimmie Wilson, Jr. today announced a new plan to modernize Michigan’s marijuana laws. House Bills 5884-85 would merge the regulations for recreational adult-use and medical marijuana into the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act and repeal the older medical marijuana law. […]

Bipartisan plan protects people against ticket bots that drive up prices State Rep. Graham Filler and the House Regulatory Reform Committee today voted to approve his bipartisan plan to combat the rampant use of automated bots like the ones that scooped up tickets to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, driving up prices. Dubbed by some as […]

State Rep. Graham Filler today introduced a bipartisan plan to ensure the continued operation and success of anaerobic digesters in Michigan. Filler said he drafted the legislation with Rep. Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph) in response to recent regulatory changes by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) that have significantly impacted the […]