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 […]

State Rep. Graham Filler has introduced a plan to support local retailers and the delivery services they utilize to connect with customers. The bipartisan effort with Rep. Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) seeks to address and correct the issue of double taxation currently burdening delivery network companies like InstaCart and Shipt. Under the current law, delivery companies […]

More people will now have access to drug and mental health treatment courts, thanks to reforms spearheaded by Rep. Graham Filler. Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Filler and signed into law this week will expand the number of offenders eligible for treatment courts, which offer alternatives to imprisonment for people with substance use disorders and mental […]

It’s time for Michigan to enter its consumer protection era State Reps. Mike McFall and Graham Filler today introduced a bipartisan plan to combat the rampant use of automated bots in online ticket sales. Dubbed by some as the “Taylor Swift” bill, the plan addresses the pressing need to safeguard Michiganders from the tactics employed […]

Legislators aim to make Michigan a national leader in nuclear energy field A bipartisan effort is underway in the Michigan House of Representatives to encourage safe, clean and reliable nuclear energy generation in the state. Reps. Graham Filler (R-Clinton County), Mike McFall (D-Hazel Park), Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph), Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills), and Pauline Wendzel […]