Michigan 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 48 — Civil rights; speech and assembly; public employees of local units of government who communicate with elected officials; protect from employment sanctions. Creates new act.

Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 18, 2017. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    0 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

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Action History

  1. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  2. INTRODUCED BY SENATOR DALE ZORN

Sponsors

  • Dale Zorn · Cosponsor
  • 17 · Cosponsor
  • Mike Nofs · Cosponsor
  • Jim Stamas · Cosponsor
  • Kenneth Horn · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on · 3 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (5)

  • Dale Zorn
  • 17
  • Mike Nofs
  • Jim Stamas
  • Kenneth Horn

Not signed on (142)

142 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

Passed 101 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 53100
Democrat 21000
Republican 27200
Total 101300
% of votes cast 97%3%0%0%
How each member voted (104)
Member Party Vote
Aiyash — Yea
Clements — Yea
Kahle — Yea
Coleman — Yea
Kuppa — Yea
Sabo — Yea
Allor — Yea
Eisen — Yea
LaFave — Yea
Ellison — Yea
LaGrand — Yea
Shannon — Yea
Beeler — Yea
Farrington — Yea
Lasinski — Yea
Filler — Yea
Sneller — Yea
Berman — Yea
Fink — Yea
Sowerby — Yea
Frederick — Yea
Lilly — Yea
Bezotte — Yea
Garza — Yea
Manoogian — Yea
Steenland — Yea
Bolden — Yea
Glenn — Yea
Stone — Yea
Griffin — Yea
Thanedar — Yea
Brabec — Yea
Haadsma — Yea
Morse — Yea
Brann — Yea
VanSingel — Yea
Hammoud — Yea
O’Malley — Yea
O’Neal — Yea
Wakeman — Yea
Calley — Yea
Outman — Yea
Cambensy — Yea
Hood — Yea
Wentworth — Yea
Whiteford — Yea
Hornberger — Yea
Howell — Yea
Rabhi — Yea
Reilly — Yea
Yaroch — Yea
Rendon — Yea
Clemente — Yea
Yancey — Nay
Angela Witwer Democrat Yea
Brenda Carter Democrat Yea
Darrin Camilleri Democrat Yea
Helena Scott Democrat Yea
John Cherry Democrat Yea
Joseph Tate Democrat Yea
Julie Brixie Democrat Yea
Julie M. Rogers Democrat Yea
Kara Hope Democrat Yea
Kelly A Breen Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Laurie Pohutsky Democrat Yea
Mary Cavanagh Democrat Yea
Matt Koleszar Democrat Yea
Ranjeev Puri Democrat Yea
Regina Weiss Democrat Yea
Samantha Steckloff Democrat Yea
Sarah Anthony Democrat Yea
Stephanie A Young Democrat Yea
Tullio Liberati Jr. Democrat Yea
Tyrone Carter Democrat Yea
Ann M. Bollin Republican Yea
Brad Paquette Republican Yea
Bradley Slagh Republican Yea
Bryan Posthumus Republican Yea
David W. Martin Republican Yea
Douglas C Wozniak Republican Yea
Greg VanWoerkom Republican Yea
Gregory Alexander Republican Yea
Gregory Markkanen Republican Yea
John Damoose Republican Yea
John R. Roth Republican Yea
Joseph Bellino Jr. Republican Yea
Ken Borton Republican Yea
Luke Meerman Republican Yea
Mark A Tisdel Republican Yea
Mark Huizenga Republican Yea
Matt Hall Republican Yea
Matt Maddock Republican Nay
Michele Hoitenga Republican Yea
Mike Mueller Republican Yea
Pauline Wendzel Republican Yea
Phil Green Republican Yea
Roger Hauck Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Nay
Sarah Lightner Republican Yea
Steve Carra Republican Yea
Thomas Albert Republican Yea
Timothy Beson Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Passed 35 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 10100
Unaffiliated 13000
Democrat 12000
Total 35100
% of votes cast 97%3%0%0%
How each member voted (36)
Member Party Vote
MacDonald — Yea
Schmidt — Yea
Ananich — Yea
Shirkey — Yea
Barrett — Yea
Stamas — Yea
Hollier — Yea
Bizon — Yea
Horn — Yea
Bullock — Yea
Outman — Yea
LaSata — Yea
Zorn — Yea
Dayna Polehanki Democrat Yea
Erika Geiss Democrat Yea
Jeff Irwin Democrat Yea
Jeremy Moss Democrat Yea
Kevin Hertel Democrat Yea
Mallory McMorrow Democrat Yea
Paul Wojno Democrat Yea
Rosemary Bayer Democrat Yea
Sean McCann Democrat Yea
Stephanie Chang Democrat Yea
Sylvia Santana Democrat Yea
Winnie Brinks Democrat Yea
Aric Nesbitt Republican Yea
Curtis S VanderWall Republican Yea
Dan Lauwers Republican Yea
Edward McBroom Republican Yea
Gregory Alexander Republican Yea
Jim Runestad Republican Nay
Jon Bumstead Republican Yea
Kevin Daley Republican Yea
Lana Theis Republican Yea
Roger Victory Republican Yea
Ruth Johnson Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 48?
SB 48 is sponsored by Dale Zorn, 17, Mike Nofs, Jim Stamas, and Kenneth Horn.
What is the current status of SB 48?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 18, 2017. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 48?
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