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24
Bills sponsored
this session · 24 all-time
0
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 0 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
1440
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 1440 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
2025-2026 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.9%
based on 1435 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.1%
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)
24 billsCurrent session 24 bills
- HB 6074 Property: land sales; purchase of residential property by certain businesses; prohibit. Creates new act. Signed
- HR 186 A resolution to declare October 16, 2025, as Community Dispute Resolution Day in the state of Michigan. Passed
- HR 66 A resolution to declare April 19–27, 2025, as National Park Week in the state of Michigan. Passed
- HB 6073 Consumer credit: credit reports and reporting agencies; collection and reporting of medical debt information; regulate. Creates new act. Passed
- HB 5941 Health: pharmaceuticals; reports on certain costs and other information associated with prescription drugs; require manufacturers of prescription drugs to file with the department. Creates new act. Introduced
- 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 Introduced
- HB 5883 Highways: memorial; portion of M-28; designate as the "Sgt. Fabian T. Godell Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 127. Introduced
- HB 5875 Economic development: downtown development authorities; exemption from real estate transfer taxes; modify to reflect repeal of the state real estate transfer tax act. Amends sec. 228a of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4228a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5880'26, HB 5874'26 Passed
- HB 5835 Health facilities: nursing homes; personal needs allowance for nursing home residents; increase. Amends sec. 106 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.106) & adds sec. 106c. Introduced
- HB 5738 Health: licensing; references to licenses for certain substance use disorder services programs in the adult foster care facility licensing act; modify to include those exempt from licensure. Amends secs. 3 & 26a of 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.703 & 400.726a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5729'26 Introduced
- HB 5714 Highways: memorial; portion of M-553; designate as the "Jack Rantanen Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 125. Introduced
- HB 5642 Natural resources: other; notification of deforestation projects; require. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 52507. Introduced
- HB 5534 State management: other; reports regarding regulatory burden; require state departments and agencies to submit to the legislature. Creates new act. Introduced
- HB 5301 Natural resources: hunting; use of flashlights; allow. Amends sec. 40113 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40113). Passed
- HB 5110 Vehicles: registration plates; temporary registration permits for specialty plates; provide for. Amends sec. 227 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.227). Introduced
- HB 4931 Civil rights: open meetings; remote meeting participation for licensing board meetings; allow. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a). Introduced
- HB 4913 Occupations: architects, professional engineers, and surveyors; licensing requirements for architects; modify to allow apprenticeships. Amends sec. 2004 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2004). Introduced
- HB 4802 Appropriations: supplemental; supplemental payments to rural districts; provide for. Amends sec. 11 & 22d of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1622d). Introduced
- HB 4783 Natural resources: other; authority to make decisions regarding fish in the Upper Peninsula; grant to the Upper Peninsula natural resources commission. Amends secs. 48701, 48703 & 48703a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.48701 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4785'25, HB 4784'25, HB 4786'25 Introduced
- HB 4654 Appropriations: supplemental; funding for Baraga County flooding; provide for. Creates appropriation act. Introduced
- HB 4591 Health occupations: counselors; professional counselors licensure compact; provide for. Amends sec. 18101 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18101) & adds secs. 16190a & 18105a. Passed
- HB 4287 Individual income tax: deductions; certain broadband expansion grants; deduct from taxable income. Amends secs. 30, 623 & 815 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30 et seq.). Passed
- HB 4082 School aid: membership; requirements concerning counting pupils in membership; modify for pupils enrolled in certain work-based learning experiences. Amends secs. 6 & 11 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1606 & 388.1611) & adds sec. 61e. Introduced
- HB 4007 Energy: alternative sources; clean energy system; expand definition of. Amends sec. 3 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1003). 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 |