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SB 1: Create pension tax deduction for govt employees
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis

Individual income tax: retirement or pension benefits; limitations and restrictions on deductions of certain retirement or pension benefits and revenue distribution to state school aid fund; revise.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Taxes   
Sponsor: Kevin Hertel
Cosponsors: Paul Wojno, Rosemary Bayer, Erika Geiss, Jeremy Moss, Dayna Polehanki, John Cherry, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mallory McMorrow, Mary Cavanagh, Stephanie Chang, Sean McCann, Sylvia Santana, Veronica Klinefelt, Darrin Camilleri, Sam Singh, Sue Shink, Winnie Brinks, Jeff Irwin, Sara Anthony
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

Votes on this bill

01/26/23  Senate roll call vote #10 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
01/26/23  Senate roll call vote #14 On passage: Passed 23 – 15 (See how they voted)


SB 2: Legalize abortion
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis

Crimes: abortion; provision related to publication of cures for conceptive preventatives; repeal.
Tags: Abortion   
Sponsor: Erika Geiss
Cosponsors: Rosemary Bayer, Dayna Polehanki, John Cherry, Paul Wojno, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Jeremy Moss, Kevin Hertel, Mallory McMorrow, Mary Cavanagh, Stephanie Chang, Jeff Irwin, Sean McCann, Sylvia Santana, Veronica Klinefelt, Darrin Camilleri, Sam Singh, Sue Shink, Winnie Brinks, Sara Anthony
Referred to Senate Health Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

03/08/23  Senate roll call vote #41 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
03/22/23  House roll call vote #40 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
04/05/23: Signed into law, PA 12 of 2023

SB 3: Increase Earned Income Tax Credit
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis

Individual income tax: credit; earned income tax credit; increase.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending, Taxes   
Sponsor: Kristen McDonald Rivet
Cosponsors: Jeremy Moss, Mallory McMorrow, Darrin Camilleri, Sylvia Santana, Erika Geiss, Stephanie Chang, Veronica Klinefelt, Sean McCann, John Cherry, Winnie Brinks, Rosemary Bayer, Sam Singh, Jeff Irwin, Dayna Polehanki, Sue Shink, Mary Cavanagh, Kevin Hertel, Sara Anthony, Paul Wojno
Referred to Senate Housing and Human Services Committee

Votes on this bill

01/26/23  Senate roll call vote #8 On passage: Passed 27 – 11 (See how they voted)


SB 4: Create sexual orientation civil right
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis

Civil rights: general discrimination; sexual orientation and gender identity or expression; include as categories protected under the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act.
Tags: Civil Liberties   
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: Jeff Irwin, Erika Geiss, Paul Wojno, Dayna Polehanki, John Cherry, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Kevin Hertel, Mallory McMorrow, Mary Cavanagh, Stephanie Chang, Rosemary Bayer, Sean McCann, Sylvia Santana, Veronica Klinefelt, Darrin Camilleri, Sam Singh, Sue Shink, Winnie Brinks, Sara Anthony
Referred to Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee

Votes on this bill

03/01/23  Senate roll call vote #29 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 17 – 21 (See how they voted)
03/01/23  Senate roll call vote #30 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/01/23  Senate roll call vote #31 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/01/23  Senate roll call vote #32 On passage: Passed 23 – 15 (See how they voted)
03/08/23  House roll call vote #18 On passage: Passed 64 – 45 (See how they voted)
03/16/23: Signed into law, PA 6 of 2023

SB 5: Repeal Right to Work
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis

Labor: collective bargaining; requirement for agency fee for nonunion members; allow in bargaining agreements and as condition of employment in public sector.
Tags: Big Labor   
Sponsor: Darrin Camilleri
Cosponsors: John Cherry, Jeff Irwin, Jeremy Moss, Erika Geiss, Paul Wojno, Dayna Polehanki, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Kevin Hertel, Mallory McMorrow, Mary Cavanagh, Stephanie Chang, Rosemary Bayer, Sean McCann, Sylvia Santana, Veronica Klinefelt, Sam Singh, Sue Shink, Winnie Brinks, Sara Anthony
Referred to Senate Labor Committee

SB 6: Mandate prevailing wage
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis

Labor: hours and wages; prevailing wage; reenact.
Tags: Big Labor   
Sponsor: Veronica Klinefelt
Cosponsors: Sara Anthony, Erika Geiss, Jeremy Moss, Paul Wojno, John Cherry, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Dayna Polehanki, Kevin Hertel, Mallory McMorrow, Mary Cavanagh, Stephanie Chang, Jeff Irwin, Rosemary Bayer, Sean McCann, Sylvia Santana, Darrin Camilleri, Sam Singh, Sue Shink, Winnie Brinks
Referred to Senate Labor Committee

Votes on this bill

03/14/23  Senate roll call vote #70 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/14/23  Senate roll call vote #71 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/14/23  Senate roll call vote #72 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/14/23  Senate roll call vote #73 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/14/23  Senate roll call vote #74 On passage: Passed 20 – 17 (See how they voted)
03/21/23  House roll call vote #33 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)


SB 7: Spend another 1.1 billion
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis

Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023; provide for.
Tags: Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Sara Anthony
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee

Votes on this bill

01/18/23  Senate roll call vote #5 On passage: Passed 20 – 17 (See how they voted)
01/24/23  House roll call vote #4 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
01/25/23  Senate roll call vote #7 Procedural vote where everyone votes no: Failed 0 – 38 (See how they voted)
01/26/23  House roll call vote #8 On passage (Concurrence): Passed 60 – 48 (See how they voted)
01/26/23  Senate roll call vote #-1 Secret vote on Immediate Effect: Passed 29 – 9 (See how they voted)
01/26/23  Senate roll call vote #15 On passage: Passed 24 – 14 (See how they voted)
01/31/23: Signed into law, PA 1 of 2023

SB 8: Appropriate 27.9 million in federal school grants
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis

Appropriations: supplemental; supplemental appropriations in the school aid act for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023; provide for.
Tags: Education, Special Interest Deal, Spending   
Sponsor: Sara Anthony
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee

Votes on this bill

01/18/23  Senate roll call vote #6 On passage: Passed 20 – 17 (See how they voted)
01/26/23  House roll call vote #7 On passage: Passed 74 – 34 (See how they voted)
02/14/23: Signed into law, PA 3 of 2023

SB 9: Define fetus as person for dependent tax deduction
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis

Individual income tax: deductions; definition of dependent; include fetus.
Tags: Abortion   
Sponsor: Joe Bellino
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

SB 10: Prohibit natural gas bans
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis

Public utilities: natural gas utilities; local units of government imposing a ban on the use of natural gas or installation of natural gas infrastructure; prohibit.
Tags: Energy, Environment   
Sponsor: Joe Bellino
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee

SB 11: Beginning farmer tax credit
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis

Individual income tax: credit; beginning farmer tax credit; provide for.
Tags: Agriculture, Taxes   
Sponsor: Joe Bellino
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

SB 12: Repeal 3rd grade reading law
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis

Education: elementary; requirements related to the retention of certain grade 3 pupils; modify.
Tags: Education   
Sponsor: Dayna Polehanki
Cosponsors: Rosemary Bayer, Sean McCann, Kevin Hertel, Mary Cavanagh, Stephanie Chang
Referred to Senate Education Committee

Votes on this bill

02/08/23  Senate roll call vote #17 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
02/08/23  Senate roll call vote #18 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 17 – 21 (See how they voted)
02/08/23  Senate roll call vote #19 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
02/08/23  Senate roll call vote #20 On passage: Passed 22 – 16 (See how they voted)
03/07/23  House roll call vote #17 On passage: Passed 57 – 51 (See how they voted)
03/24/23: Signed into law, PA 7 of 2023

SB 13: Make presidential primary earlier
Introduced January 12, 2023
Official text and analysis

Elections: presidential primary; presidential primary election date; revise.
Tags: Elections   
Sponsor: Jeremy Moss
Cosponsors: none

Votes on this bill

01/26/23  Senate roll call vote #9 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
01/31/23  House roll call vote #9 Uphold rules violation blocking debate on SB 13: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
01/31/23  House roll call vote #10 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
02/01/23: Signed into law, PA 2 of 2023

SB 14: Allow state to impose more strict energy rules than the feds do
Introduced January 17, 2023
Official text and analysis

Administrative procedure: rules; prohibition on adoption of rules by state agencies from being more stringent than federal regulations; eliminate.
Tags: Energy   
Sponsor: Sean McCann
Cosponsors: Sara Anthony, Jeff Irwin, Stephanie Chang, Erika Geiss, Paul Wojno, Mary Cavanagh, John Cherry, Darrin Camilleri, Veronica Klinefelt, Sue Shink, Dayna Polehanki, Rosemary Bayer, Mallory McMorrow
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee

Votes on this bill

05/17/23  Senate roll call vote #291 Republican amendment: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
05/17/23  Senate roll call vote #292 Republican amendment: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
05/17/23  Senate roll call vote #293 Republican amendment: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
05/17/23  Senate roll call vote #294 Republican amendment: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
05/17/23  Senate roll call vote #295 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)
06/28/23  House roll call vote #260 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
07/26/23: Signed into law, PA 104 of 2023

SB 15: Ban Tiktok on state devices
Introduced January 17, 2023
Official text and analysis

Public employees and officers: state; use of TikTok on state devices; prohibit.
Tags: Technology   
Sponsor: Lana Theis
Cosponsors: Joe Bellino, Roger Victory, Dan Lauwers
Referred to Senate Labor Committee

SB 16: Limit rules on expanding who can amend a death record
Introduced January 17, 2023
Official text and analysis

Records: death; amendment of a death record by any individual other than a person who completed certain certifications of the death record; prohibit.

Sponsor: Lana Theis
Cosponsors: Joe Bellino, Roger Victory, Ed McBroom, Michael Webber, Dan Lauwers, Michele Hoitenga
Referred to Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee

SB 17: Increase penalties for using fireworks when not permitted
Introduced January 17, 2023
Official text and analysis

Fireworks: ordinances; the days that fireworks use may be regulated by a local unit of government; modify, and increase sanctions for certain violations.
Tags: Regulations   
Sponsor: Paul Wojno
Cosponsors: Sean McCann, Stephanie Chang, Sara Anthony, Kevin Hertel, Veronica Klinefelt, Mallory McMorrow, John Cherry, Sylvia Santana, Rosemary Bayer, Dayna Polehanki
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee

SB 18: Designate Korematsu Day
Introduced January 17, 2023
Official text and analysis

Holidays: other; "Fred Korematsu Day"; designate as January 30 of each year.

Sponsor: Stephanie Chang
Cosponsors: Sam Singh, Rosemary Bayer, Jeremy Moss, Sean McCann, Paul Wojno, Sue Shink, Jeff Irwin, Veronica Klinefelt, Dayna Polehanki, Dan Lauwers, Mary Cavanagh, Mallory McMorrow, Erika Geiss
Referred to Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee

Votes on this bill

03/09/23  Senate roll call vote #49 On passage: Passed 38 – 0 (See how they voted)
04/27/23  House roll call vote #71 On passage: Passed 104 – 3 (See how they voted)
05/02/23  Senate roll call vote #142 Concur with House: Passed 37 – 0 (See how they voted)
05/17/23: Signed into law, PA 32 of 2023

SB 19: Require counties create a "revision board" for property taxes with expansive regime
Introduced January 17, 2023
Official text and analysis

Property tax: tax tribunal; tax tribunal jurisdiction over certain disputes related to the assessment of property for purposes of property taxes; amend.
Tags: Local Government, Taxes   
Sponsor: Ed McBroom
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

SB 20: Require counties create a "revision board" for property taxes with expansive regime
Introduced January 17, 2023
Official text and analysis

Property tax: appeals; process for appealing certain assessment-related disputes as to certain property; amend.
Tags: Local Government, Taxes   
Sponsor: Ed McBroom
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

SB 21: Designate Mackinac Bridge as critical infrastructure
Introduced January 17, 2023
Official text and analysis

Highways: bridges; Mackinac Bridge; designate as critical infrastructure.
Tags: Transportation   
Sponsor: John Damoose
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

SB 22: Tweak definition of "TSA area" in an airport
Introduced January 17, 2023
Official text and analysis

Aeronautics: airports; prohibition of weapons in a sterile area of an airport; clarify, and provide penalties.
Tags: Transportation   
Sponsor: John Damoose
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Votes on this bill

06/07/23  Senate roll call vote #324 On passage: Passed 34 – 4 (See how they voted)


SB 23: Set minimum amount of course credit given for on-the-job training
Introduced January 18, 2023
Official text and analysis

School aid: membership; requirements concerning counting pupils in membership; modify for pupils enrolled in certain work-based learning experiences.
Tags: Education   
Sponsor: Ed McBroom
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee

SB 24: Extend state tax deadlines to match IRS deadline extensions
Introduced January 18, 2023
Official text and analysis

Individual income tax: returns; extension of filing deadline for income taxes under certain circumstances; authorize.
Tags: Taxes   
Sponsor: John Damoose
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

SB 25: Create "human right" to clean water
Introduced January 18, 2023
Official text and analysis

Public utilities: water utilities; human right to water act; create.
Tags: Leftism   
Sponsor: Rosemary Bayer
Cosponsors: Jeremy Moss, Erika Geiss, John Cherry, Paul Wojno, Sylvia Santana, Stephanie Chang, Mallory McMorrow, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Jeff Irwin, Kevin Hertel, Sue Shink, Veronica Klinefelt, Mary Cavanagh
Referred to Senate Housing and Human Services Committee

SB 26: Create an air quality fund to spend more money
Introduced January 18, 2023
Official text and analysis

Environmental protection: air pollution; civil and administrative fines; utilize to benefit communities affected by pollution.
Tags: Environment, Leftism, Spending   
Sponsor: Stephanie Chang
Cosponsors: Paul Wojno, Erika Geiss, Rosemary Bayer, Sara Anthony, Sue Shink, Jeff Irwin
Referred to Senate Energy and Environment Committee

Votes on this bill

06/14/23  Senate roll call vote #344 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)


SB 27: Require insurers provide equal benefits for mental illness as real illness
Introduced January 18, 2023
Official text and analysis

Insurance: health insurers; equitable coverage for behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment; provide for.
Tags: Big Pharma, Leftism   
Sponsor: Sara Anthony
Cosponsors: Paul Wojno, Erika Geiss, Mary Cavanagh, Sam Singh, Stephanie Chang
Referred to Senate Health Policy Committee

SB 28: Limit usage of restraints in mental health facilities
Introduced January 18, 2023
Official text and analysis

Mental health: other; definition of restraint; expand.
Tags: Leftism   
Sponsor: Sara Anthony
Cosponsors: Paul Wojno, Erika Geiss, Mary Cavanagh, Sam Singh, Stephanie Chang
Referred to Senate Health Policy Committee

SB 29: Allow children to miss more school for "mental health"
Introduced January 18, 2023
Official text and analysis

Education: attendance; excused mental health days; allow certain number.
Tags: Education, Leftism   
Sponsor: Sara Anthony
Cosponsors: Paul Wojno, Erika Geiss, Mary Cavanagh, Sam Singh, Stephanie Chang
Referred to Senate Education Committee

SB 30: Name a road
Introduced January 19, 2023
Official text and analysis

Highways: memorial; portion of M-22; designate as the "Company K Indian Veterans 1st Michigan Sharpshooters Civil War Memorial Highway".
Tags: Nothing   
Sponsor: John Damoose
Cosponsors: none

SB 31: Require doctors test children for lead poisoning unless parent objects
Introduced January 19, 2023
Official text and analysis

Health: screening; screening minors for lead poisoning; require at intervals determined by the department of health and human services by rule, and require documentation of screening in certificate of immunization.
Tags: Leftism, Nanny State   
Sponsor: John Cherry
Cosponsors: Joe Bellino, Stephanie Chang, Rosemary Bayer, Mallory McMorrow, Erika Geiss, Paul Wojno, Sylvia Santana, Sue Shink
Referred to Senate Health Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

06/14/23  Senate roll call vote #345 Republican amendment: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
06/14/23  Senate roll call vote #346 On passage: Passed 27 – 11 (See how they voted)
09/12/23  House roll call vote #277 On passage: Passed 67 – 42 (See how they voted)
09/19/23  Senate roll call vote #453 Concur with House: Passed 27 – 10 (See how they voted)


SB 32: Require cops pay for training if they leave within 3 years
Introduced January 19, 2023
Official text and analysis

Law enforcement: training; law enforcement agencies that fund police training for recruits; allow agreements requiring reimbursement in certain situations.
Tags: Police   
Sponsor: Sylvia Santana
Cosponsors: Paul Wojno
Referred to Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee

Votes on this bill

03/09/23  Senate roll call vote #52 On passage: Passed 38 – 0 (See how they voted)
05/18/23  House roll call vote #118 On passage: Passed 103 – 4 (See how they voted)
06/06/23  Senate roll call vote #322 Concur with House: Passed 38 – 0 (See how they voted)
06/13/23: Signed into law, PA 44 of 2023

SB 33: Count incarcerated persons in pre-incarceration address for districting
Introduced January 19, 2023
Official text and analysis

Records: other; reporting of pre-incarceration address of incarcerated individuals by the department of corrections for voting district population counts; require.
Tags: Criminal Justice, Elections   
Sponsor: Sylvia Santana
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Elections and Ethics Committee

SB 34: Repeal Right to Work
Introduced January 19, 2023
Official text and analysis

Labor: collective bargaining; collective bargaining rights; revise to restore former provisions.
Tags: Big Labor   
Sponsor: Darrin Camilleri
Cosponsors: Winnie Brinks, Jeremy Moss, Kevin Hertel, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Sam Singh, Mallory McMorrow, Erika Geiss, John Cherry, Rosemary Bayer, Stephanie Chang, Jeff Irwin, Sue Shink, Paul Wojno, Sean McCann, Dayna Polehanki, Veronica Klinefelt, Sylvia Santana, Mary Cavanagh, Sara Anthony
Referred to Senate Labor Committee

Votes on this bill

03/14/23  Senate roll call vote #53 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/14/23  Senate roll call vote #54 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/14/23  Senate roll call vote #55 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/14/23  Senate roll call vote #56 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/14/23  Senate roll call vote #57 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/14/23  Senate roll call vote #58 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/14/23  Senate roll call vote #59 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 17 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/14/23  Senate roll call vote #60 On passage: Passed 20 – 17 (See how they voted)
03/21/23  House roll call vote #34 On passage: Passed 56 – 52 (See how they voted)
03/21/23  Senate roll call vote #100 Concur with House: Passed 20 – 16 (See how they voted)
03/24/23: Signed into law, PA 8 of 2023

SB 35: Eliminate asset test for food stamps
Introduced January 19, 2023
Official text and analysis

Human services: food assistance; asset test for food assistance program eligibility; eliminate.
Tags: Leftism, Nanny State, Spending   
Sponsor: Jeff Irwin
Cosponsors: Stephanie Chang, Mallory McMorrow, Sylvia Santana, Dayna Polehanki, Erika Geiss, Sean McCann, Paul Wojno, John Damoose, Rosemary Bayer, Veronica Klinefelt, Sue Shink, Mary Cavanagh, Sam Singh, Jeremy Moss, Sara Anthony
Referred to Senate Housing and Human Services Committee

Votes on this bill

03/09/23  Senate roll call vote #50 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 17 – 21 (See how they voted)
03/09/23  Senate roll call vote #51 On passage: Passed 25 – 13 (See how they voted)
06/20/23  House roll call vote #172 On passage: Passed 56 – 53 (See how they voted)
07/11/23: Signed into law, PA 53 of 2023

SB 36: Limit work of unlicensed electricians
Introduced January 19, 2023
Official text and analysis

Occupations: electricians; definition of electrical energy supply agency; provide for, and expand the exemption from licensure under article 7 of the skilled trades regulation act for certain actions.
Tags: Occupational Licensing   
Sponsor: John Cherry
Cosponsors: Joe Bellino, Stephanie Chang, Sylvia Santana
Referred to Senate Labor Committee

SB 37: Legalize abortion
Introduced January 24, 2023
Official text and analysis

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; reference to crime of administering drugs to procure miscarriage; remove to reflect repeal.
Tags: Abortion   
Sponsor: Rosemary Bayer
Cosponsors: Erika Geiss, Stephanie Chang, Sara Anthony, Sylvia Santana, Mary Cavanagh, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mallory McMorrow, Darrin Camilleri, Kevin Hertel, Sam Singh, John Cherry, Sue Shink, Paul Wojno, Jeremy Moss, Sean McCann, Dayna Polehanki, Veronica Klinefelt
Referred to Senate Health Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

03/08/23  Senate roll call vote #40 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)


SB 38: Legalize abortion
Introduced January 24, 2023
Official text and analysis

Corrections: other; reference to crime of administering drugs to procure miscarriage; remove to reflect repeal.
Tags: Abortion   
Sponsor: Stephanie Chang
Cosponsors: Erika Geiss, Rosemary Bayer, Sara Anthony, Sylvia Santana, Mary Cavanagh, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mallory McMorrow, Darrin Camilleri, Kevin Hertel, Sam Singh, John Cherry, Sue Shink, Paul Wojno, Jeremy Moss, Sean McCann, Dayna Polehanki, Veronica Klinefelt
Referred to Senate Health Policy Committee

SB 39: Legalize abortion
Introduced January 24, 2023
Official text and analysis

Crimes: abortion; penalty for administering with intent to procure miscarriage; repeal.
Tags: Abortion   
Sponsor: Sara Anthony
Cosponsors: Rosemary Bayer, Stephanie Chang, Sylvia Santana, Mary Cavanagh, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Darrin Camilleri, Mallory McMorrow, Kevin Hertel, Sam Singh, John Cherry, Sue Shink, Paul Wojno, Jeremy Moss, Sean McCann, Dayna Polehanki, Veronica Klinefelt, Sara Anthony
Referred to Senate Health Policy Committee

Votes on this bill

03/08/23  Senate roll call vote #35 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/08/23  Senate roll call vote #36 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/08/23  Senate roll call vote #37 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/08/23  Senate roll call vote #38 Minority amendment to mitigate negative effect of bill: Failed 18 – 20 (See how they voted)
03/08/23  Senate roll call vote #39 On passage: Passed 20 – 18 (See how they voted)


SB 40: Extend unemployment benefits another 6 weeks to 26
Introduced January 24, 2023
Official text and analysis

Employment security: benefits; maximum number of unemployment benefit weeks; increase.
Tags: Big Labor, Nanny State, Spending   
Sponsor: Paul Wojno
Cosponsors: Sean McCann, Dayna Polehanki, Jeremy Moss, Mallory McMorrow, Jeff Irwin, Erika Geiss, Stephanie Chang, John Cherry, Rosemary Bayer, Kevin Hertel, Sylvia Santana, Sue Shink, Mary Cavanagh, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Veronica Klinefelt
Referred to Senate Labor Committee

SB 41: Prohibit local prohibitions on gas stoves
Introduced January 25, 2023
Official text and analysis

Construction: housing; ordinance prohibiting the use of energy-efficient appliances in new or existing residential buildings; prohibit local units of government from enacting.
Tags: Civil Liberties, Local Government   
Sponsor: Michele Hoitenga
Cosponsors: Roger Victory, Jim Runestad, Lana Theis, Rick Outman, Roger Hauck, Dan Lauwers
Referred to Senate Local Government Committee

SB 42: $50 million for school transportation in rural areas
Introduced January 25, 2023
Official text and analysis

School aid: fiscal year appropriations; appropriation of certain funds for rural district transportation; provide for.
Tags: Education, Spending   
Sponsor: Michele Hoitenga
Cosponsors: Jon Bumstead, Rick Outman, Roger Hauck, Dan Lauwers, John Damoose
Referred to Senate Appropriations Committee

SB 43: Spell out construction zone barrier detail
Introduced January 26, 2023
Official text and analysis

Highways: construction and repair; use of certain traffic control devices when closing a freeway or portion of freeway; require under certain conditions.
Tags: Transportation   
Sponsor: John Cherry
Cosponsors: Erika Geiss, Joe Bellino, Stephanie Chang, John Damoose, Paul Wojno, Veronica Klinefelt, Sylvia Santana, Rosemary Bayer
Referred to Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Votes on this bill

03/23/23  Senate roll call vote #108 On passage: Passed 28 – 10 (See how they voted)


SB 44: Prohibit invasive bodily exams on unconscious patients
Introduced January 26, 2023
Official text and analysis

Health occupations: health professionals; invasive bodily examinations; prohibit under certain circumstances.
Tags: Creepy, Health   
Sponsor: Paul Wojno
Cosponsors: Sylvia Santana, Sean McCann, Stephanie Chang, Sue Shink, Mallory McMorrow, Mary Cavanagh, Jeremy Moss, John Cherry, Veronica Klinefelt, Erika Geiss, Rosemary Bayer
Referred to Senate Health Policy Committee

SB 45: Definition of invasive exam
Introduced January 26, 2023
Official text and analysis

Health occupations: health professionals; definition of invasive bodily examination; add.
Tags: Creepy, Health   
Sponsor: Sylvia Santana
Cosponsors: Paul Wojno, Sean McCann, Stephanie Chang, Sue Shink, Mallory McMorrow, Mary Cavanagh, Jeremy Moss, John Cherry, Erika Geiss, Rosemary Bayer
Referred to Senate Health Policy Committee

SB 46: Lower penalty for failure to report a deer harvest
Introduced February 1, 2023
Official text and analysis

Natural resources: hunting; penalty for failing to report a deer harvest or retain a deer harvest confirmation number; modify.
Tags: Conservation   
Sponsor: Michele Hoitenga
Cosponsors: Lana Theis, John Damoose, Rick Outman, Jim Runestad, Ed McBroom, Roger Hauck, Dan Lauwers
Referred to Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee

SB 47: Revise farmland easement boundary detail
Introduced February 1, 2023
Official text and analysis

Land use: farmland and open space; relinquishment of portion of farmland from agreement or easement; allow to make boundaries more regular.
Tags: Agriculture   
Sponsor: Kevin Daley
Cosponsors: Kristen McDonald Rivet, Dan Lauwers, Roger Victory, Joe Bellino, Lana Theis
Referred to Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee

SB 48: Exempt delivery and installation from sales tax
Introduced February 1, 2023
Official text and analysis

Use tax: exemptions; delivery and installation; exempt from use tax.
Tags: Taxes   
Sponsor: Mark Huizenga
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

SB 49: Exempt delivery and installation from sales tax
Introduced February 1, 2023
Official text and analysis

Sales tax: exemptions; delivery and installation; exempt from sales tax.
Tags: Taxes   
Sponsor: Mark Huizenga
Cosponsors: none
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

SB 50: Designate "Juneteenth"
Introduced February 1, 2023
Official text and analysis

Holidays: other; "Juneteenth"; designate as a public holiday and observe on June 19.
Tags: Leftism   
Sponsor: Sylvia Santana
Cosponsors: Paul Wojno, Mary Cavanagh, Mallory McMorrow, Jeff Irwin, John Cherry, Rosemary Bayer, Sean McCann, Erika Geiss, Stephanie Chang, Sue Shink, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Veronica Klinefelt, Dayna Polehanki, Winnie Brinks, Jeremy Moss, Darrin Camilleri, Sam Singh, Kevin Hertel
Referred to Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee

Votes on this bill

05/17/23  Senate roll call vote #305 On passage: Passed 37 – 1 (See how they voted)
06/14/23  House roll call vote #147 On passage: Passed 105 – 4 (See how they voted)
07/11/23: Signed into law, PA 54 of 2023


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