Lansing, MI – State Senator Dale Zorn on Thursday voted for several COVID-19 protection measures in the wake of a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that struck down the governor’s coronavirus-related executive orders.
Senate Bills 886 and 911 would continue unemployment benefits for up to 26 weeks for eligible workers out of work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate Bill 1108 would allow boards of local governments and other public entities to meet electronically for a limited time and still engage the general public.
SB 1094 would reduce the spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes by implementing recommendations of the Nursing Homes COVID-19 Preparedness Task Force. It prohibits the return of COVID-19-positive residents to nursing facilities unless they have recovered or if the facility has established a state approved and dedicated area to care for people with the virus.
In a press release Thursday, Senator Zorn said: “The governor previously vetoed similar bills regarding unemployment benefits and nursing home protections. I hope this time she will support the Michigan people and sign these important bills into law.”
The bills now head to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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*Media courtesy of the Office of State Senator Dale Zorn*