HR 310 Michigan House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

A resolution calling on Heidi Washington, Director of the Michigan Department of Corrections, to resign.

This House resolution calls on Heidi Washington, the Director of the Michigan Department of Corrections, to resign due to alleged failures in addressing dangerous working conditions within state prisons. The bill cites severe staffing shortages that have forced officers to work excessive overtime, leading to fatigue, safety risks, and a high rate of vacant positions across multiple facilities. It further alleges that the administration has ignored union concerns, blocked legislative funding for retention and training, and fostered a culture of retaliation against employees who report issues. Ultimately, the measure seeks to hold the director accountable for these conditions without proposing specific policy changes or new laws.
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Dec 2024
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Introduced Dec 3, 2024 Last action Dec 3, 2024
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Dec 3, 2024
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referred to Committee on Government Operations
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Dec 3, 2024
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introduced by Representative Sarah Lightner
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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors

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