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23
Bills sponsored
this session · 23 all-time
3
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 3 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
2478
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 2478 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2025-2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.7%
based on 1435 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.3%
based on 1435 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 1435 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
23 billsCurrent session 23 bills
- HR 346 A resolution to declare September 12, 2026, as Recovery Day in the state of Michigan. Passed
- HR 167 A resolution to declare September 13, 2025, as Recovery Day in the state of Michigan. Passed
- HB 5918 Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain crimes; update. Amends (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5907'26, HB 5908'26, HB 5909'26, HB 5910'26, HB 5911'26, HB 5912'26, HB 5913'26, HB 5914'26, HB 5915'26, HB 5916'26, HB 5917'26 Introduced
- HB 5917 Criminal procedure: sentencing; mandatory sentencing for certain crimes; require. Amends (See bill) & repeals sec. 145g of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.145g). Introduced
- HB 5906 Occupations: construction; permit requirements for replacement installation of certain appliances; revise. Amends sec. 731 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.5731). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5905'26 Introduced
- HB 5905 Construction: permits; permit requirements for replacement installation of certain appliances; revise. Amends sec. 10 of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1510). Introduced
- HB 5829 Traffic control: traffic regulation; population requirements for operation of golf carts on public roadways; modify. Amends sec. 657a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.657a). Introduced
- HB 5775 Individual income tax: exemptions; exemption for post-graduation scholarship grants; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30). Introduced
- HB 5553 Natural resources: gas and oil; condemnation of property for carbon dioxide pipelines; prohibit. Amends sec. 2 of 1929 PA 16 (MCL 483.2). Introduced
- HB 5129 Sales tax: exemptions; exemptions for the sale of investment coins and bullion; modify. Amends sec. 4s of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54s). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5130'25, HB 5129'25 Introduced
- HB 5114 Holidays: other; "Charlie Kirk Day"; designate as October 14. Creates new act. Introduced
- HB 5061 Liquor: licenses; positional asphyxiation prevention training for bouncers; require. Amends sec. 906 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1906). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5060'25 Introduced
- HB 5060 Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensing of bouncers; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5061'25 Introduced
- HB 4929 Health: licensing; procedure for voluntary relinquishment of license; provide for. Amends sec. 16201 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16201) & adds sec. 16202. Passed
- HB 4813 Education: other; interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; modify. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 2008 PA 160 (MCL 3.1041 & 3.1042). Introduced
- HB 4812 Corrections: parole; certain voting information on release; require department of corrections to provide. Amends secs. 34c & 35 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.234c & 791.235). Introduced
- HB 4780 Holidays: other; "Michigan's Day of Recovery"; designate as the second Saturday of September of each year. Creates new act. Introduced
- HB 4733 Natural resources: fishing; possession limits of fish; modify. Amends sec. 48721 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.48721). Passed
- HB 4656 Transportation: other; road construction projects that shut down all lanes of a road; prohibit. Amends sec. 1 of 1917 PA 165 (MCL 247.291). Introduced
- HB 4560 Elections: petitions; time limitation for valid ballot petition signatures; remove. Repeals sec. 472a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.472a). Introduced
- HB 4489 State management: funds; distributions from the strategic outreach and attraction reserve fund; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.254). Introduced
- HB 4339 Counties: ordinances; county law enforcement protection act; create. Creates new act. Passed
- HB 4315 Education: safety; certain school safety and security training; require the department of state police and the office of school safety within the department of state police to provide to certain school personnel. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1308f. Passed
Co-sponsored
3 billsCurrent session 3 bills
- HCR 14 A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to award a posthumous Medal of Honor to Sergeant Thomas Henry Sheppard for his actions during the Civil War. Passed
- HCR 22 A concurrent resolution to oppose the Michigan State Waterways Commission recommendation that legislation be introduced to require the registration with a fee of all rigid-hulled kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards eight feet or longer. Passed
- HCR 19 A concurrent resolution to memorialize the Congress of the United States to award the posthumous Medal of Honor to Lieutenant-Colonel Albert M. Edwards for his actions during the Civil War. Passed
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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HB 5940
Public utilities: electric utilities; electronic transmission infrastructure; allow to use existing rights-of-way. Amends sec. 13 of 1925 PA 368 (MCL 247.183) & adds sec. 13a.
passed; given immediate effect |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HB 6243
Property: land sales; prohibition of purchase of residential property by certain businesses; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 7 of 2026 PA 32 (MCL 125.853 & 1125.857).
passed; given immediate effect |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HB 6033
Civil procedure: costs and fees; fees for service of process; revise. Amends sec. 2559 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2559).
passed; given immediate effect |
Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
|
HB 4135
Property: conveyance of state property; conveyance of certain state-owned property in Jackson County; provide for. Creates land transfer act.
Senate amendment(s) concurred in |
Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
|
HB 4506
Criminal procedure: sentencing; guidelines for sentencing individuals aged 18 to 21 to life without parole; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 25b to ch. IX.
defeated |
Yea | pass | July 24, 2025 |
|
HB 4813
Education: other; interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; modify. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 2008 PA 160 (MCL 3.1041 & 3.1042).
passed; given immediate effect |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HB 5356
Vehicles: title; requirements for transfer of title by a dealer; provide for. Amends 14, 41a, 78, 217, 217c, 233, 233a, 233b, 234, 238, 239, 240, 248, 248a, 248j, 249, 250, 258, 801b, 806 & 810a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.14 et seq.) & adds sec. 9b.
passed; given immediate effect |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HB 5359
Individual income tax: credit; credit for certain motor fuel retail dealers; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 279 & 679.
passed; given immediate effect |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HB 5452
Criminal procedure: sentencing; sunset on certain costs that may be imposed upon criminal conviction; modify. Amends sec. 1k, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.1k).
passed; given immediate effect |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HB 5648
Education: graduation requirements; credit for working certain trades; provide for. Amends sec. 1278a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a) & adds sec. 1279i.
passed; given immediate effect |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HB 5803
Children: child care; child care licensing rules; exempt for certain centers operating preschool classrooms. Amends sec. 1 of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111).
passed; given immediate effect |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HB 5920
Legislature: legislative agencies; office of legislative corrections ombudsman; expand powers and duties. Amends secs. 1, 4 & 5 of 1975 PA 46 (MCL 4.351 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5921'26
passed; given immediate effect |
Yea | pass | August 25, 2026 |
|
HB 5921
Legislature: legislative agencies; office of legislative corrections ombudsman; expand powers and duties. Amends secs. 7, 11, 12, 13 & 14 of 1975 PA 46 (MCL 4.357 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5920'26
passed; given immediate effect |
Yea | pass | August 25, 2026 |
|
SB 1013
Insurance: no-fault; price optimization use in determining insurance rates; prohibit. Adds sec. 2027a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2027a).
passed; given immediate effect |
Yea | pass | August 25, 2026 |
|
SB 1052
Human services: medical services; definition of kickbacks or bribes; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 1977 PA 72 (MCL 400.604).
passed; given immediate effect |
Yea | pass | August 25, 2026 |
|
HB 4706
Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
conference report adopted |
Yea | pass | October 02, 2025 |
|
HB 6243
Property: land sales; prohibition of purchase of residential property by certain businesses; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 7 of 2026 PA 32 (MCL 125.853 & 1125.857).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #356 Yeas 83 Nays 15 Excused 0 Not Voting 12 |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HB 5359
Individual income tax: credit; credit for certain motor fuel retail dealers; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 279 & 679.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #359 Yeas 77 Nays 21 Excused 0 Not Voting 12 |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HR 350
A resolution to declare May 20-26, 2018, as Invisible Illness Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
roll call Roll Call #360 Yeas 57 Nays 41 Excused 0 Not Voting 12 |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HB 5648
Education: graduation requirements; credit for working certain trades; provide for. Amends sec. 1278a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a) & adds sec. 1279i.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #354 Yeas 59 Nays 39 Excused 0 Not Voting 12 |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HB 5452
Criminal procedure: sentencing; sunset on certain costs that may be imposed upon criminal conviction; modify. Amends sec. 1k, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.1k).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #355 Yeas 84 Nays 14 Excused 0 Not Voting 12 |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HB 5940
Public utilities: electric utilities; electronic transmission infrastructure; allow to use existing rights-of-way. Amends sec. 13 of 1925 PA 368 (MCL 247.183) & adds sec. 13a.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #353 Yeas 98 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 12 |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HB 4813
Education: other; interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; modify. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 2008 PA 160 (MCL 3.1041 & 3.1042).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #352 Yeas 97 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 12 |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HB 5356
Vehicles: title; requirements for transfer of title by a dealer; provide for. Amends 14, 41a, 78, 217, 217c, 233, 233a, 233b, 234, 238, 239, 240, 248, 248a, 248j, 249, 250, 258, 801b, 806 & 810a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.14 et seq.) & adds sec. 9b.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #358 Yeas 82 Nays 16 Excused 0 Not Voting 12 |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
HB 5803
Children: child care; child care licensing rules; exempt for certain centers operating preschool classrooms. Amends sec. 1 of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #357 Yeas 56 Nays 42 Excused 0 Not Voting 12 |
Yea | pass | August 26, 2026 |
|
SB 373
Housing: landlord and tenants; limitations on fees charged to tenants; provide for. Amends sec. 3 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.633).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #345 Yeas 99 Nays 5 Excused 0 Not Voting 6 |
Yea | pass | August 25, 2026 |
|
HB 5920
Legislature: legislative agencies; office of legislative corrections ombudsman; expand powers and duties. Amends secs. 1, 4 & 5 of 1975 PA 46 (MCL 4.351 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5921'26
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #350 Yeas 102 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 6 |
Yea | pass | August 25, 2026 |
|
SB 1052
Human services: medical services; definition of kickbacks or bribes; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 1977 PA 72 (MCL 400.604).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #346 Yeas 100 Nays 4 Excused 0 Not Voting 6 |
Yea | pass | August 25, 2026 |
|
HB 5921
Legislature: legislative agencies; office of legislative corrections ombudsman; expand powers and duties. Amends secs. 7, 11, 12, 13 & 14 of 1975 PA 46 (MCL 4.357 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5920'26
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #351 Yeas 102 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 6 |
Yea | pass | August 25, 2026 |
|
SB 527
Courts: funding; allocation of certain fees and distributions from the juror compensation reimbursement fund; modify. Amends secs. 151d & 321 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.151d & 600.321).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #347 Yeas 104 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 6 |
Yea | pass | August 25, 2026 |
|
SB 1013
Insurance: no-fault; price optimization use in determining insurance rates; prohibit. Adds sec. 2027a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2027a).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #349 Yeas 97 Nays 7 Excused 0 Not Voting 6 |
Yea | pass | August 25, 2026 |
|
SB 569
Health: funding; various fees under the public health code; transfer and deposit into the general fund. Amends secs. 5431, 5841, 13104 & 16315 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5431 et seq.).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #348 Yeas 98 Nays 6 Excused 0 Not Voting 6 |
Yea | pass | August 25, 2026 |
|
SB 22
Housing: landlord and tenants; return of security deposit by electronic transfer; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.609).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #344 Yeas 104 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 6 |
Yea | pass | August 25, 2026 |
|
SB 586
Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to state on record reasons for moving ward from residence; provide for. Amends secs. 5306 & 5314 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5306 & 700.5314) & adds sec 5306b.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #325 Yeas 107 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 3 |
Yea | pass | July 03, 2026 |
|
SB 989
Education: teachers and administrators; interim teaching certification process; modify. Amends sec. 1531i of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531i).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #304 Yeas 108 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 2 |
Yea | pass | July 03, 2026 |
|
SB 966
Housing: housing development authority; housing opportunity tax credit program; establish and administer. Amends sec. 22 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1422) & adds sec. 22e. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5806'26, HB 5807'26
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #288 Yeas 95 Nays 13 Excused 0 Not Voting 2 |
Yea | pass | July 03, 2026 |
|
SB 878
Appropriations: omnibus; supplemental appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
conference report adopted Roll Call #342 Yeas 99 Nays 7 Excused 0 Not Voting 4 |
Yea | pass | July 03, 2026 |
|
SB 903
School aid: other; requirements for districts to receive weighted funding; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1280h.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #311 Yeas 101 Nays 7 Excused 0 Not Voting 2 |
Yea | pass | July 03, 2026 |
|
SB 878
Appropriations: omnibus; supplemental appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #282 Yeas 104 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 5 |
Yea | pass | July 01, 2026 |
|
SCR 14
A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of energy emergency declared on April 2, 2026.
roll call Roll Call #281 Yeas 103 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 5 |
Yea | pass | July 01, 2026 |
|
HB 4540
Housing: other; housing and community development fund; modify. Amends sec. 58c of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1458c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4539'25
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #275 Yeas 92 Nays 13 Excused 0 Not Voting 5 |
Yea | pass | June 25, 2026 |
|
HB 4703
Insurance: health insurers; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ss.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #272 Yeas 102 Nays 4 Excused 0 Not Voting 4 |
Yea | pass | June 25, 2026 |
|
HB 4539
Housing: other; housing and community development fund; modify. Amends secs. 58 & 58b of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1458 & 125.1458b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4540'25
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #274 Yeas 92 Nays 13 Excused 0 Not Voting 5 |
Yea | pass | June 25, 2026 |
|
HB 4905
Health occupations: counselors; virtual supervision to earn marriage and family therapy licensing; provide for. Amends sec. 16909 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16909).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #262 Yeas 106 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 3 |
Yea | pass | June 25, 2026 |
|
SB 415
Human services: medical services; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109t.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #273 Yeas 103 Nays 3 Excused 0 Not Voting 4 |
Yea | pass | June 25, 2026 |
|
HB 4408
Probate: trusts; powers of appointment; revise. Amends secs. 5a & 14 of 1967 PA 224 (MCL 556.115a & 556.124).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #255 Yeas 107 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 3 |
Yea | pass | June 24, 2026 |
|
HB 5338
Education: curriculum; instruction in organ and tissue donation; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1170c.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #252 Yeas 93 Nays 14 Excused 0 Not Voting 3 |
Yea | pass | June 24, 2026 |
|
HCR 8
A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of energy emergency declared on April 2, 2026.
roll call Roll Call #257 Yeas 105 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 3 |
Yea | pass | June 24, 2026 |
|
HB 5046
Civil procedure: foreclosure; recording of deed; modify. Amends secs. 3232 & 3240 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.3232 & 600.3240).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #251 Yeas 105 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 3 |
Yea | pass | June 24, 2026 |
|
HB 5082
Natural resources: wetlands; wetland delineation regulations; provide for. Amends sec. 30321 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30321).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #247 Yeas 57 Nays 50 Excused 0 Not Voting 3 |
Yea | pass | June 24, 2026 |