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Jim DeSana
MI House District 29
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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 50Economy & Taxes 42Environment & Energy 25Civil Rights & Liberties 21Education 17Transportation & Infrastructure 17Gun Policy 16Criminal Justice & Policing 15Healthcare 15Agriculture 13Elections & Voting 12Labor & Employment 12Technology & Privacy 10Other 7Housing 6Abortion & Reproductive Rights 4Defense & Military 4Immigration 4Social Services & Welfare 4Banking & Finance 3Veterans Affairs 3Foreign Policy & Trade 2
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI House District 29 current
Michigan |
Republican | Jan 1, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (583 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| HB 5124 — Communications: video services; requirements for video services reports; modify. Amends sec. 12 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3312). | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5570 — Housing: codes; single exit stairway in multiple-family dwellings; allow under certain conditions. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 -… | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5995 — Traffic control: driver license; points from violations captured by automated traffic enforcement devices; prohibit. Amends sec. 320a of… | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5123 — Communications: video services; definition of video service; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3301). | Yea | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 301 — Corporate income tax: credits; employer credit for paid organ donation leave; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by… | Nay | Jun 11, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5510 — Criminal procedure: sentencing; time period allowed for delayed sentencing; modify. Amends sec. 1, ch. XI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 771.1). TIE… | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5821 — Education: curriculum; adoption of elementary reading curriculum materials from department-approved list; require. Amends sec. 1280f of… | Nay | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5932 — Construction: permits; procedures to modify building permits after issuance; provide for building permits issued by the department. Amends… | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5820 — Education: curriculum; science of reading requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1531e of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531e). | Nay | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5819 — Education: curriculum; science of reading requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1280f of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1280f). | Nay | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SB 240 — Elections: local; term of office start date for township officers; modify. Amends secs. 362 & 370 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.362 & 168.370)… | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5935 — Construction: permits; notice requirements for a building permit or additional permit issued by the department; provide. Amends sec. 11 of… | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5472 — Tobacco: distribution; name and address of out-of-state purchaser; allow to be placed on the largest unit of packaging. Amends sec. 6 of… | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5933 — Construction: permits; deadline for the department to require changes to an application for a building permit; provide. Amends sec. 11 of… | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5511 — Criminal procedure: sentencing; delayed entry of judgment of conviction when sentencing is delayed; allow with exceptions. Amends 1927 PA… | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5934 — Construction: permits; reimbursement of permit fees if permit is not issued or denied within deadline; provide for permits issued by the… | Yea | Jun 10, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5817 — Administrative procedure: rules; process for promulgating rules; modify. Amends secs. 39 & 45 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.239 & 24.245) & adds… | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5575 — Crimes: public office and officers; certain terms related to the crime of intimidating or harassing an individual based on actual or… | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5576 — Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for intimidating or harassing an individual based on actual or perceived… | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5818 — Administrative procedure: rules; process for promulgating rules and creation of the joint committee on regulatory oversight and… | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5755 — Legislature: reports; reports that state agencies provide to the legislature; require the department of technology, management, and budget… | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5574 — Crimes: public office and officers; intimidating or harassing an individual based on actual or perceived employment as a first responder… | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5815 — Administrative procedure: judicial review; judicial review of administrative rules; modify. Amends sec. 61 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.261). | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5816 — Administrative procedure: guidelines; de novo review during administrative law hearings; allow. Amends secs. 79 & 106 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL… | Yea | Jun 9, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HB 5536 — Natural resources: wetlands; definition of wetland; update. Amends secs. 30301, 30307 & 30308 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30301 et seq.). | Yea | Jun 4, 2026 | pass | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
Sponsored legislation (31 as lead sponsor)
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HB 5654
MI · —
Weapons: firearms; 1927 PA 372; update references. Amends secs. 2, 2a, 5b, 5o, 12 & 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5653'26
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HB 4140
MI · —
Civil procedure: injunctions; extreme risk protection order act; repeal. Repeals 2023 PA 38 (MCL 691.1801 - 691.1821). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4138'25, HB 4139'25
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HB 5132
MI · —
Businesses: other; regulation of convertible virtual currency; limit. Creates new act.
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HB 4049
MI · —
Land use: zoning and growth management; rearing of hen chickens in residential areas; allow. Amends sec. 204 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3204). TIE BAR WITH: HB…
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HB 5378
MI · —
Property tax: exemptions; property tax exemption from the state education tax if the property's owner has no children attending public schools in this state…
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HB 4374
MI · —
Property tax: exemptions; exemption from state education tax for certain residential property and certain agricultural property; provide for. Amends 1893 PA…
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HB 4372
MI · —
Taxation: specific tax; specific tax on certain property of senior citizens; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4379'25
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HR 118
MI · —
A resolution directing the impeachment of Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State of the state of Michigan, for corrupt conduct in office and for crimes and…
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HB 4404
MI · —
Civil procedure: civil actions; immunity from civil action for individual who uses force in compliance with self-defense act; provide for. Amends secs. 2922b &…
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HB 4139
MI · —
Weapons: firearms; firearms law; amend to reflect repeal of the extreme risk protection order act. Amends secs. 2, 2b, 5b & 8 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 et…
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