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Sarah Lightner
MI House District 45
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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 30Criminal Justice & Policing 23Banking & Finance 15Economy & Taxes 15Environment & Energy 8Agriculture 7Labor & Employment 7Technology & Privacy 6Civil Rights & Liberties 4Healthcare 4Housing 4Social Services & Welfare 3Transportation & Infrastructure 3Education 2Other 2
Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI House District 45 current
Michigan |
Republican | Jan 1, 2023 | — | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| MI House District 65
Michigan |
Republican | — | Dec 31, 2022 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Roll-call votes (594 recorded)
| Vote | Position | Date | Result | Source |
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| 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… | Yea | 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… | Yea | 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). | Yea | 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). | Yea | 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… | Yea | 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. | Yea | 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 &… | Yea | 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 |
Sponsored legislation (37 as lead sponsor)
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HB 5548
MI · —
Financial institutions: other; consumer financial services act; revise internal references related to money transmission services. Amends sec. 5 of 1988 PA 161…
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HR 247
MI · —
A resolution to declare February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in the state of Michigan.
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HB 5452
MI · —
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…
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HB 4761
MI · —
Criminal procedure: sentencing; guidelines for sentencing individuals aged 18 to 21 to life without parole; provide for. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 -…
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HB 5658
MI · —
Occupations: notaries public; use of communication technology to perform electronic notarizations and remote electronic notarizations; modify and expand…
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HB 5055
MI · —
Law enforcement: other; jurisdiction of sergeant at arms; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 2001 PA 185 (MCL 4.382).
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HB 4667
MI · —
Crimes: other; use of artificial intelligence to commit certain crimes; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 411y.
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HB 4525
MI · —
Criminal procedure: other; electronic monitoring by global positioning devices of certain individuals released without bail; require. Amends sec. 6b, ch. V of…
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HB 5121
MI · —
Civil procedure: service of process; cost for service of process for personal protection orders; eliminate. Amends sec. 2950a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2950a) &…
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HB 4839
MI · —
Human services: medical services; requirement to prescribe generic medications; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109z.
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