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The League of Women Voters of Michigan’s Advocacy Committee acts as the voice of Michigan members on state issues and legislation. The LWVMI board votes on recommendations from this committee.

Recently, the committee has supported bills to
• legalize medical aid in dying;
• allow customers to access solar power with fewer up-front costs;
• enable “virtual” power plants;
• establish a firearm industry responsibillity act;
• establish a statewide septic code.

It opposed bills to
• repeal concealed weapons limits;
• repeal Michigan’s Clean Energy Act;
• redirect public funds to parochial schools

As League of Women Voters’ members our mission is to “Empower Voters” and “Defend Democracy.” A cornerstone of our democracy is the guarantee of free, fair, accessible, and accurate elections. This takes commitment from dedicated community members willing to serve as election workers.

As the recent LWVMI newsletter, League Links, stated, “League members are especially well suited for this role. Our commitment to civic engagement, voter participation, and nonpartisanship makes us valuable contributors at the polls and early voting sites.”

There are many ways to have your voice heard by elected officials and policy makers. Both the League of Women Voters United States and the League of Women Voters of Michigan study current issues and encourage advocacy through Action Alerts.

On March 31, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) on mail-in voting. The League of Women Voters US, the Brennan Center for Justice, and the Michigan Attorney General are among the many organizations condemning the order and taking legal action challenging the EO.

The US Supreme Court weakened one of the most important protections against racial discrimination in voting when it ruled in the Lousiana v. Callais case, making it harder to challenge discriminatory district maps.