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Brenda Carter
MI House District 53
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Issue areas
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Labor & Employment 79Government Operations & Budget 75Healthcare 72Criminal Justice & Policing 49Social Services & Welfare 46Civil Rights & Liberties 39Economy & Taxes 32Environment & Energy 27Housing 25Banking & Finance 24Veterans Affairs 24Education 20Gun Policy 14Other 14Transportation & Infrastructure 13Agriculture 11Defense & Military 10Technology & Privacy 10Elections & Voting 6Foreign Policy & Trade 4Immigration 3Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI House District 53 current
Michigan |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MI House District 29
Michigan |
Democratic | — | Dec 31, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (510 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 5497 — Financial institutions: mortgage brokers and lenders; prohibition on certain mortgage lending practices; modify. Amends title & secs. 1 & 2… | Nay | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5387 — Law enforcement: reports; missing senior or vulnerable adult alert; including missing veterans at risk. Amends sec. 2 of 2012 PA 176 (MCL… | Yea | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5652 — Civil procedure: other; racing facilities and racetracks; provide immunity from nuisance claims. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 -… | Nay | Mar 19, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4412 — Mental health: hospitalization; person requiring treatment; revise, and modify certain procedures for treatment. Amends secs. 401, 427… | Nay | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5537 — Crimes: controlled substances; production and sale of kratom; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 473a. | Nay | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4414 — Criminal procedure: mental capacity; outpatient treatment for misdemeanor offenders with mental health issues; provide for. Amends 1974 PA… | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5234 — Law enforcement: funds; allowable uses for fee revenue related to salvage vehicle inspection; modify. Amends sec. 217c of 1949 PA 300 (MCL… | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5340 — State agencies (existing): generally; acceptance of cash payments; require. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 427. | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4724 — Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Kent County; provide for. Creates land transfer act. | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5680 — Natural resources: fishing; fee for license to use certain fishing devices; eliminate. Amends secs. 47328 & 47330 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL… | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4702 — Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Sanilac County; provide for. Creates land transfer act. | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4413 — Mental health: other; hospital evaluations for assisted outpatient treatment; expand. Amends secs. 206a & 429 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1206a… | Yea | Mar 18, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5249 — Health: emergency services; ambulance operation adaptive care license; create. Amends sec. 20920 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20920). | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5343 — Liquor: spirits; definition of mixed spirit drink; modify. Amends sec. 109 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1109). | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4908 — Occupations: cosmetologists; shampoo services performed in a cosmetology establishment by certain cosmetology apprentices; allow. Amends… | Yea | Mar 12, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4584 — Elections: school; millage elections; limit to November elections. Amends secs. 312, 641 & 821 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.312 et seq.). TIE… | Nay | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4711 — Liens: other; requirements for self-service storage rental agreements; provide for. Amends sec. 3 of 1985 PA 148 (MCL 570.523). | Yea | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5158 — Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for delivery of controlled substance causing serious injury; provide for… | Nay | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4583 — Property tax: millage; millage elections; limit to November elections. Amends secs. 24f & 36 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.24f & 211.36). | Nay | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5032 — School aid: conditions; use of school aid funds for special elections; prohibit Amends sec. 1361 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1361). | Nay | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5157 — Crimes: penalties; delivery of controlled substance causing serious injury; provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by… | Nay | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4582 — Torts: premises liability; open and obvious defense; provide for. Creates new act. | Nay | Mar 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5430 — Recreation: campgrounds; regulations regarding individuals residing at campgrounds; provide for. Amends sec. 12501 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL… | Nay | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5126 — Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for theft of cargo; create. Amends sec. 16r, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL… | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5125 — Crimes: penalties; enhanced penalties for theft of cargo; provide for. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 356e. | Yea | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (32 as lead sponsor)
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HR 255
MI · —
A resolution to declare March 2026 as Kidney Month in the state of Michigan.
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HB 5546
MI · —
Financial institutions: payday lending; deferred presentment services transactions act; revise internal references related to money transmission services…
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HB 4208
MI · —
Insurance: health benefits; exclusion of federal excepted benefits from a health insurance policy; provide for. Amends sec. 608 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.608)…
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HB 4324
MI · —
Individual income tax: administration; information for taxpayers regarding the classification of an individual as an independent contractor; incorporate in…
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HB 5402
MI · —
Food: service establishments; per menu item allergy notice; provide for. Amends sec. 6101 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.6101).
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HB 5186
MI · —
Worker's compensation: benefits; eligibility to receive benefits and amount of benefits paid to an injured worker; modify. Amends secs. 301, 311, 313, 351…
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HB 5204
MI · —
Insurance: health insurers; prescription drug coverage for metastatic cancer; prohibit certain conditions. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by…
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HB 4005
MI · —
Local government: other; local financial stability and choice act; repeal. Repeals 2012 PA 436 (MCL 141.1541 - 141.1575).
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HB 4054
MI · —
State: symbol; monarch butterfly; designate as the official state butterfly. Creates new act.
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HB 4992
MI · —
Housing: landlord and tenants; methods of communication between landlords and tenants; update. Amends secs. 3, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 13 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.603…
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