Kristin McDonald Rivet in MI legislative records

On Abortion: Repeal 1931 state law banning most abortions

SB2: The passage of Proposal 22-3 which enshrined the individual right to reproductive freedom in the Michigan Constitution, invalidated State laws that conflicted with the Proposal's amendments. It was suggested that various State laws be amended or repealed to agree with the Proposal's provisions.

Associated Press summary April 5, 2023: A near-century old abortion ban that fueled one of the largest ballot drives in Michigan history was repealed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, just months after voters enshrined abortion rights in the state's constitution.

Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 20-18-0 on Mar/8/23; State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet sponsored and voted YES; passed House 56-52-2 on Mar/22/23; Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Apr/11/23.

Source: Associated Press on Michigan voting record SB2 Mar 8, 2023

On Energy & Oil: Achieve 100% clean energy statewide by 2040

SB271: This act may be cited as the "clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act"

Michigan LCV summary March 8th, 2024: Under our new energy laws, Michigan is now on a path to achieve 50% renewable energy by 2030, 60% renewable energy by 2035, and 100% clean energy statewide by 2040.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 56-51-3 on Nov/3/23; passed Senate 20-17-1 on Nov/8/23; State Sen. McDonald Rivet voted YES; Signed by Gov. Whitmer on Nov/28/23.

Source: League of Conservation Voters: Michigan voting record SB271 Nov 8, 2023

On Gun Control: Require background checks, mandate safe gun storage

SB79: An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms.

Bridge Michigan summary 4/13/23: Gov. Whitmer signed into law gun safe storage and universal background check legislation, calling the measures a "common sense" approach to deter firearm violence.

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 61-47-2 on Mar/22/23; passed Senate 20-18-0 on Mar/23/23; McDonald Rivet sponsored and voted YES; Signed by Gov. Whitmer on Apr/19/23

Source: ACLU on Michigan voting record SB79 Mar 23, 2023

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