This is his first term as the Democratic Floor Leader.
Republicans form the majority in the State.
"My position works very closely with the Republican floor leader to make sure, as we discuss policy, that ideas from both sides of the aisle are being heard, and work closely with my Democratic colleagues to make sure our ideas and voices are heard here at the Capitol," 43-year-old Singh was quoted as saying by the local The State News.
Singh's parents immigrated to Michigan from India in the 1960s for a better life and an opportunity for the American Dream.
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He also hopes funding for higher education will not be cut during this legislative session.
Singh said he will also reintroduce the expansion of the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act to members of the LGBT community - the expansion will prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, identity and gender.