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Helena Scott
MI House District 8
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Issue areas
Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags
Government Operations & Budget 81Criminal Justice & Policing 72Healthcare 65Civil Rights & Liberties 61Social Services & Welfare 54Economy & Taxes 45Labor & Employment 37Housing 36Education 27Environment & Energy 25Gun Policy 19Veterans Affairs 17Other 16Transportation & Infrastructure 16Banking & Finance 14Agriculture 10Defense & Military 10Technology & Privacy 10Elections & Voting 6Foreign Policy & Trade 3Immigration 2Abortion & Reproductive Rights 1
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI House District 8 current
Michigan |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2025 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MI House District 7
Michigan |
Democratic | Jan 1, 2021 | Dec 31, 2024 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (553 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 5340 — State agencies (existing): generally; acceptance of cash payments; require. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 427. | Nay | 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… | Nay | Mar 18, 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… | Yea | 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 |
| HB 4949 — Recreation: other; exemption from liability for sport shooting ranges; modify. Amends secs. 2 & 2a of 1989 PA 269 (MCL 691.1542 &… | Nay | Mar 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5233 — Labor: leave; paid military leave for certain members of a fire department or law enforcement agency; provide. Creates new act. | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5232 — Labor: leave; local unit of government’s option to provide paid leave for military active service; modify to reflect mandatory paid leave… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4791 — Health: other; menopause transition awareness program; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 9135. | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 4790 — Health occupations: physicians; continuing education on menopause and related conditions; provide for. Amends secs. 17033 & 17533 of 1978… | Yea | Mar 5, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5386 — Insurance: other; captive insurance company reports and inquiries; modify. Amends secs. 4621 & 4625 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4621 &… | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5384 — Insurance: other; sponsored captive insurance companies; modify. Amends sec. 4667 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4667). | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5383 — Insurance: other; limited certificate of authority to transact insurance or reinsurance; modify. Amends sec. 4705 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL… | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5162 — Controlled substances: schedules; scheduling of certain controlled substances; modify. Amends sec. 7204 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7204). | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5380 — Insurance: other; sponsor of sponsored captive insurance company; modify. Amends sec. 4665 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4665). | Yea | Mar 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (18 as lead sponsor)
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HB 4442
MI · —
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for crimes related to the employment of minors; provide for. Amends sec. 14b of 1927 PA 175…
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HB 4264
MI · —
Labor: fair employment practices; job applicant's credit history; prohibit an employer from inquiring about. Creates new act.
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HB 5743
MI · —
Weapons: firearms; waiting period for firearm purchases; provide for. Amends sec. 223 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.223).
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HB 4546
MI · —
Insurance: health insurers; compliance with the prescription drug cost and affordability review act; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by…
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HR 148
MI · —
A resolution to declare August 2, 2025, as Neighborhood Empowerment Day in the state of Michigan.
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HB 4295
MI · —
Labor: fair employment practices; requirements to obtain a fair paycheck workplace certificate; provide for. Creates new act.
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HB 4020
MI · —
Education: curriculum; requirement for schools to provide instruction on African-American history; provide for, and create the commission to update…
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HB 6051
MI · —
Civil procedure: other; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; provide exception to notice requirements for actions filed in the court of claims. Amends…
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HB 4615
MI · —
Veterans: other; certain references in the uniform veterans' guardianship act; make gender neutral. Amends sec. 13 of 1937 PA 321 (MCL 35.83). TIE BAR WITH…
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HB 5867
MI · —
Economic development: tax increment financing; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends secs. 201, 301, 402, 523, 602, 702 & 802 of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4201 et…
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