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Denise Mentzer

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Overview

Denise Mentzer is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2023, representing the 61st district.

Facts from Wikipedia.

Bills they wrote

Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.

Wrote

51 bills

Became law

6 became law. Another 10 passed the House or Senate but didn't.

  • Introduced May 21, 2024HB 5736: Labor: other; notice of veterans' services and benefits; require employers to post. Creates new act.
    Became law
  • Introduced Oct 19, 2023HB 5182: Crimes: larceny; use of a computer or similar technology to program a key code for automobile theft; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends sec. 116 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.116).
    Became law
  • Introduced Sep 14, 2023HB 4998: Occupations: agriculture; time period for issuance of grain dealer's license; revise. Amends sec. 7 of 1939 PA 141 (MCL 285.67).
    Became law
  • Introduced May 17, 2023HB 4596: Environmental protection: sewage; labeling standards for disposable wipes products; provide for. Creates new act.
    Became law
  • Introduced May 11, 2023HB 4554: Use tax: distribution; distribution of money to the local government reimbursement fund; provide for. Amends sec. 21 of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.111). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0331'23, HB 4553'23
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 4185: Labor: health and safety; provisions related to civil penalties; modify with respect to repeated violations and asbestos-related violations. Amends secs. 4, 35 & 36 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1004 et seq.).
    Became law
  • Introduced Dec 4, 2024HB 6219: Recreation: state parks; veteran or actively serving military status; make basis for free state park and public boating access site entry. Amends secs. 74116 & 78119 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.74116 & 324.78119).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Jun 27, 2024HB 5873: Recreation: state parks; recreation passport fee; modify revenue distribution formula. Amends sec. 2045 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.2045).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Jun 25, 2024HB 5849: Crimes: prostitution; references to prostitute and prostitution; modify in the revised judicature act of 1961. Amends sec. 3801 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.3801).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2023HB 5385: Housing: landlord and tenants; definition of rental unit; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Jun 28, 2023HB 4860: Townships: charter; conflict of interest policy for township officials; require. Amends sec. 7 of 1947 PA 359 (MCL 42.7).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 6017: Crimes: animals; cross-reference in revised judicature act; update. Amends sec. 2950 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2950).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Apr 18, 2024HB 5639: Children: child care; review and appeal process for certain violations of child care organization rules; require the department to establish. Amends 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 - 722.128) by adding sec. 12a.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Sep 14, 2023HB 4999: Occupations: agriculture; temporary permits for grain dealers; revise. Amends sec. 6 of 1939 PA 141 (MCL 285.66).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jun 13, 2023HB 4739: Crime victims: rights; practice of redacting victim’s contact information; codify. Amends 1985 PA 87 (MCL 780.751 - 780.834) by adding sec. 8a.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Apr 12, 2023HB 4399: Labor: fair employment practices; certain noncompete agreements; prohibit employers from requiring employees to enter into unless certain conditions are met. Amends sec. 4a of 1984 PA 274 (MCL 445.774a).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Sep 24, 2026HB 6383: Vehicles: registration plates; fee for registration plates; waive for veterans. Amends sec. 803f of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803f).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 27, 2026HB 6307: Consumer protection: other; procedures relating to investigative demands; establish. Amends sec. 15 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.915) & adds sec. 8a.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 11, 2026HB 6234: Retirement: state employees; membership in the retirement system of certain law enforcement officers first hired after certain date; provide for, and allow for purchasing service credit for certain law enforcement officers' service under the state employees' retirement system. Amends 1986 PA 182 (MCL 38.1601 - 38.1674) by adding secs. 24c, 24d, 24e & 24f. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6233'26, HB 6235'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 3, 2026HB 6161: Townships: charter; conflict of interest procedure for township officials; require. Amends sec. 7 of 1947 PA 359 (MCL 42.7).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 3, 2026HB 6174: Animals: animal shelters; cross-references to 1969 PA 287 in 1969 PA 224; update. Amends sec. 1 of 1969 PA 224 (MCL 287.381). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6167'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 17, 2026HB 6104: Trade: business practices; excessively increased pricing for energy products and services during a market disruption; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6102'26, HB 6103'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 4, 2026HB 6042: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the Macomb County interceptor; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 30, 2026HB 5925: Corporate income tax: deductions; federal deduction for certain outsourcing expenses; add back. Amends sec. 623 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.623).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 23, 2026HB 5896: Environmental protection: other; requirements for people that use sewage sludge or sewage sludge derivatives in land application to test for PFAS; provide for. Amends secs. 3103 & 3131 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3103 & 324.3131).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2026HB 5675: Energy: other; utility filing a rate case earlier than 3 years after the utility’s last rate case: prohibit. Amends sec. 6a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 18, 2025HB 5408: Health occupations: veterinarians; medication side effects; require veterinarians to disclose. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 18816.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2025HB 5278: State: identification cards; individuals who served in the NOAACOC or USPHSCC; include in the definition of veteran. Amends sec. 2 of 1972 PA 222 (MCL 28.292).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2025HB 5272: Individual income tax: property tax credit; credit for disabled veteran or widow or widower of disabled veteran who rents or leases a homestead; provide for and exclude from cap. Amends secs. 522 & 530 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206. 522 & 206.530). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5275'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 30, 2025HB 5191: Worker's compensation: funds; uninsured employer's security fund; modify. Amends sec. 501 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.501) & adds sec. 536.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 18, 2025HB 5002: Employment security: administration; plain language; require the unemployment agency to use in communications and determinations. Amends sec. 2 & 32b of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.2 & 421.32b) & adds sec. 32e.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 11, 2025HB 4870: Education: meals; free school lunch and breakfast program; create. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1271.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 27, 2025HB 4828: Recreation: state parks; recreation passport fee; modify revenue distribution formula. Amends sec. 2045 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.2045).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 26, 2025HB 4804: Vehicles: registration; fee increase on vehicle using 4 or more tires; modify. Amends sec. 801 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.801).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 13, 2025HB 4767: Environmental protection: hazardous products; Michigan statewide microplastics strategy; establish. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding pt. 151.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 29, 2025HB 4758: Labor: other; reemployment and unemployment services for dislocated federal employees and veterans; provide for. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 15, 2025HB 4731: Fireworks: other; local ordinances regarding fireworks regulation; allow in certain circumstances. Amends secs. 5 & 7 of 2011 PA 256 (MCL 28.455 & 28.457).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 10, 2025HB 4611: Property tax: other; act regarding the right to manage and contract entireties property; revise gender-specific language. Amends title & sec. 1 of 1975 PA 288 (MCL 557.71). TIE BAR WITH: HJR F'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 10, 2025HB 4600: Crimes: terrorism; making terrorist threat or false report of terrorism; modify. Amends sec. 543m of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.543m).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 3, 2025HB 4545: Human services: medical services; compliance with the prescription drug cost and affordability review act; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109o. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4544'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 6, 2025HB 4455: Labor: fair employment practices; worker freedom act; create. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 17, 2025HB 4329: Consumer credit: credit reports and reporting agencies; collection and reporting of medical debt information; regulate. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 25, 2025HB 4110: Property: land sales; seller disclosure statement; require to reflect yearly property taxes based on current assessed value of property. Amends sec. 7 of 1993 PA 92 (MCL 565.957).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025HB 4106: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for small business payroll; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 30, 2025HB 4040: Labor: fair employment practices; certain noncompete agreements; prohibit employers from requiring employees to enter into unless certain conditions are met. Amends sec. 4a of 1984 PA 274 (MCL 445.774a).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 5979: Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; approval and certification of certain research and development tax credits; authorize. Amends title & secs. 7 & 9 of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2007 & 125.2009).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 24, 2024HB 5946: Transportation: funds; distribution of certain funds; modify. Amends sec. 11 of 1987 PA 231 (MCL 247.911).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 27, 2024HB 5874: Natural resources: other; cultural resource management; provide for. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2023HB 5347: Insurance: health insurers; certain annual reports of nonprofit health care corporations; require. Amends 1980 PA 350 (MCL 550.1101 - 550.1704) by adding sec. 414c.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 27, 2023HB 4856: Natural resources: wildlife; membership on the Michigan wildlife council; modify. Amends sec. 43532b of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43532b).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023HB 4236: Labor: collective bargaining; public employee's refusal to participate in certain meetings or communications sponsored by a public employer; prohibit the public employer from discriminating against the public employee based on. Amends sec. 10 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.210).
    Introduced

Source: Open States

How they voted

Final votes on bills that passed either chamber of the Michigan legislature, since 2023. Votes on amendments, committees, and procedure are left out.

Votes shown

1,606 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Voted on all 1,606 votes they could have.

By topic
Agriculture15 votes
    Appropriations159 votes
      Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety74 votes
        Criminal Justice58 votes
          Economic and Community Development8 votes
            Economic Competitiveness15 votes
              Economic Development and Small Business18 votes
                Education34 votes
                  Education and Workforce53 votes
                    Election Integrity23 votes
                      Elections50 votes
                        Elections and Ethics22 votes
                          Energy14 votes
                            Energy and Environment17 votes
                              Energy, Communications, and Technology6 votes
                                Ethics and Oversight1 vote
                                  Families and Veterans26 votes
                                    Families, Children and Seniors11 votes
                                      Finance27 votes
                                        Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection19 votes
                                          Government Operations48 votes
                                            Health Policy151 votes
                                              Higher Education8 votes
                                                Housing and Human Services29 votes
                                                  Insurance32 votes
                                                    Insurance and Financial Services40 votes
                                                      Judiciary184 votes
                                                        Labor28 votes
                                                          Local Government14 votes
                                                            Local Government and Municipal Finance23 votes
                                                              Military, Veterans and Homeland Security10 votes
                                                                Natural Resources and Agriculture17 votes
                                                                  Natural Resources and Tourism34 votes
                                                                    Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation18 votes
                                                                      Oversight6 votes
                                                                        Regulatory Affairs39 votes
                                                                          Regulatory Reform116 votes
                                                                            Rules5 votes
                                                                              Tax Policy26 votes
                                                                                Transportation and Infrastructure61 votes
                                                                                  Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure53 votes
                                                                                    Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure2 votes
                                                                                      Veterans and Emergency Services12 votes

                                                                                        Source: Open States, Michigan Legislature. Topics from the state legislature.