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Donavan McKinney

Democrat

Overview

Donavan Deante McKinney is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2023, currently representing the 11th district.

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Source: Open States

Campaign money

  • Raised $1.8 million and spent $1.7 million since Apr 2025.
  • Of the money donors gave, 90% came from individual people and 10% from PACs (groups that collect money to give to candidates).
  • Since 2025, 20 PACs gave $89,524 to their campaign.
  • Since 2025, outside groups like super PACs spent $927,940 to help them and $268,690 against them.
Source and every donor: FEC
PACs that gave to their campaign since 202520 PACs · $89,524
Outside groups that spent to help them since 20259 groups · $927,940
Outside groups that spent against them since 20251 group · $268,690

Bills they wrote

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

Wrote

62 bills

Became law

6 became law. Another 8 passed the House or Senate but didn't.

  • Introduced Oct 5, 2023HB 5103: Traffic control: driver license; certain requirements for obtaining a driver license; remove. Amends secs. 303 & 304 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.303 & 257.304).
    Became law
  • Introduced Sep 14, 2023HB 5007: Environmental protection: other; general amendments to fees in the natural resources and environmental protection act; modify. Amends secs. 3122, 4112, 5522, 11525a, 17303, 17317, 80130, 80315, 81114 & 82156 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3122 et seq.).
    Became law
  • Introduced Jun 28, 2023HB 4885: Health facilities: other; medication aide training and permit program; provide for and increase certain fees. Amends secs. 21907, 21909, 21911, 21913, 21915, 21919, 21921 & 21923 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.21907 et seq.) & adds secs. 21912, 21916, 21918 & 21920. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4923'23
    Became law
  • Introduced Jun 15, 2023HB 4824: Administrative procedure: other; cross-reference to administrative procedures act within the natural resources and environmental protection act; update. Amends sec. 20120a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20120a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4826'23
    Became law
  • Introduced May 23, 2023HB 4643: Children: services; reference to "children's ombudsman" in the foster care and adoption services act; amend to "child advocate". Amends secs. 5, 8a, 8b & 8d of 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.955 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4638'23
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 4186: Construction: asbestos; provision allowing the withholding of payment to asbestos abatement contractors or demolition contractors for environmental violations; require certain local government contracts to contain, and require certain disclosures by asbestos abatement contractors and demolition contractors. Creates new act.
    Became law
  • Introduced Mar 13, 2024HB 5572: Elections: petitions; statistical random sampling of nominating petition signatures; provide for, and allow for the disqualification of obviously fraudulent nominating petition signatures. Amends sec. 552 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.552).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2024HB 6116: Law enforcement: records; reference to the law enforcement officer separation of service record act; update. Amends secs. 7 & 9 of 1978 PA 397 (MCL 423.507 & 423.509).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2024HB 6112: Law enforcement: employment; licensing requirements under the Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act; update. Amends secs. 9, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d & 11 of 1965 PA 203 (MCL 28.609 et seq.).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2024HB 6121: Law enforcement: other; individuals filing complaints against law enforcement; allow to remain private. Creates new act.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2023HB 5367: Crimes: other; citations to the motor vehicle sales finance act in the Michigan penal code; revise. Amends secs. 219e & 219f of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.219e & 750.219f).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2023HB 5365: Consumer protection: other; citations to the motor vehicle sales finance act in the guaranteed asset protection waiver act; revise. Amends sec. 3 of 2009 PA 229 (MCL 492.23). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5354'23
    Passed the House
  • Introduced May 16, 2023HB 4559: Criminal procedure: sentencing; penalties for certain crimes of imprisonment for life without parole eligibility; amend public health code to reflect potential resentencing. Amends sec. 17764 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17764).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Apr 11, 2023HB 4348: Controlled substances: drug paraphernalia; sale of nitrous oxide devices; prohibit. Amends sec. 7453 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7453). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0058'23
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jul 3, 2026HB 6215: Marihuana: penalties and remedies; uniform enforcement for disciplinary action; provide for. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 18, 2026HB 6111: Civil rights: other; American Freedmen reparations commission; establish. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 4, 2026HB 6041: Energy: alternative sources; community solar facilities; provide for establishment of. Amends 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1232) by adding pt. 7a.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 22, 2026HB 5856: Property tax: exemptions; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 7ff of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7ff). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 26, 2026HB 5593: Health facilities: other; hyperbaric oxygen inspection fund; create. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding section 21224 to pt. 212. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5590'26, HB 5591'26, HB 5592'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 24, 2026HB 5586: State agencies (proposed): other; office of community violence intervention services; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5587'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 24, 2026HB 5587: State agencies (proposed): other; grants for community violence intervention services; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5586'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 27, 2026HB 5477: Traffic control: driver license; program to provide driver license and state identification cards to parolees; provide for. Amends sec. 307 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.307). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5475'26, HB 5474'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2025HB 5258: Military affairs: generally; Michigan Iraq and Afghanistan veteran recognition certificate; establish, and provide eligibility requirements. Amends sec. 182 of 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.582).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 28, 2025HB 5138: Taxation: administration; administration of certain accommodation taxes; provide for. Amends title & secs. 13, 19 & 30a of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.13 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5139'25, HB 5140'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 23, 2025HB 5135: Marihuana: advertising; use of billboards to advertise medical marihuana; prohibit. Amends secs. 102 & 206 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 & 333.27206) & adds sec. 506.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 7, 2025HB 5094: Industrial Hemp: administration; administration of industrial hemp program; modify. Amends sec. 107 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29107).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 24, 2025HB 5040: Industrial Hemp: licenses; licensing and regulations for processing, brokering, and marketing industrial hemp, supplying industrial hemp seed, and engaging in wholesale of industrial hemp products; create. Creates new act & repeals 2014 PA 547 (MCL 286.841 - 286.859). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5041'25, HB 5042'25, HB 5043'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 18, 2025HB 5000: Employment security: benefits; weekly benefit rate; increase. Amends sec. 27 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.27).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 17, 2025HB 4973: Public utilities: consumer services; eligibility for utility power outage credits; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 9g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4974'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 11, 2025HB 4866: Construction: other; lead-based paint regulations for the renovation, repair, or painting of certain buildings; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 54d.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 11, 2025HB 4944: Criminal procedure: other; right to due process; provide for. Amends sec. 13, ch. IV of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 764.13) & adds sec. 1a to ch. III.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 22, 2025HB 4742: Environmental protection: permits; denial of or imposition of additional conditions on; provide for when projects are located in environmentally overburdened communities, and repeal environmental permit review commission provisions. Amends secs. 1301, 1305, 1307 & 1311 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1301 et seq.); designates secs. 1301 - 1311 as subpt. 1; adds subpt. 2 to pt. 13 & repeals secs. 1313 - 1317 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1313 - 324.1317).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 10, 2025HB 4637: Civil procedure: civil actions; action for medical monitoring for individuals exposed to a proven toxic substance; provide for. Amends secs. 20126 & 20140 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20126 & 324.20140) & adds sec. 20136.
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 6, 2025HB 4459: Environmental protection: other; general obligation bond issuance; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4460'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 6, 2025HB 4435: Labor: health and safety; prohibition related to promulgation of rules regarding workplace ergonomics; repeal. Repeals sec. 17 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1017).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 23, 2025HB 4384: State management: purchasing; awarding contracts to entities that donate or contribute to certain political candidates or committees; prohibit. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 264b.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 12, 2024HB 6288: Agriculture: industrial hemp; licensing and regulations for processing, brokering, and marketing industrial hemp, supplying industrial hemp seed, and engaging in wholesale of industrial hemp products; create. Creates new act & repeals 2014 PA 547 (MCL 286.841 - 286.859).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 10, 2024HB 6268: Insurance: other; data security enforcement; modify. Amends secs. 553, 561 & 563 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.553 et seq.) & adds secs. 564 & 564a.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2024HB 6122: Environmental protection: air pollution; emergency affirmative defense provisions; repeal. Amends secs. 5506 & 5523 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5506 & 324.5523) & repeals sec. 5527 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.5527).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2024HB 6123: Highways: signs; requirements for signage; modify. Amends sec. 7b of 1972 PA 106 (MCL 252.307b).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 5978: Corporate income tax: credits; aerospace and defense technology related research and development credit; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 277 & 677.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 5977: Agriculture: industrial hemp; administration of industrial hemp program; modify. Amends sec. 107 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29107) & repeals secs. 101, 103, 105, 201, 211, 213, 215, 217, 301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, 313, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409, 501, 503, 505, 507, 509, 511, 513, 515, 601, 603, 605, 607, 609 & 801 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29101 et seq.).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 5975: Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; certain donations by a contractor or prospective contractor under state contract; prohibit. Amends 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.201 - 169.282) by adding sec. 30a.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 5976: State management: purchasing; awarding contracts to entities that donate or contribute to certain political candidates or committees; prohibit. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 264b.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 20, 2024HB 5630: Civil rights: disabilities discrimination; modifications for notifications of eviction and foreclosure; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 220 (MCL 37.1101 - 37.1607) by adding sec. 506b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5631'24
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 20, 2024HB 5629: Liquor: licenses; license to serve alcohol at Macomb Community College Sports and Expo Center Complex; allow. Amends sec. 513 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1513).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 10, 2024HB 5390: Juveniles: juvenile justice services; compressive education and training programs for juvenile justice reform; provide for. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 25, 2023HB 5241: Civil procedure: civil actions; action for medical monitoring for individuals exposed to a proven toxic substance; provide for. Amends secs. 20126 & 20140 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.20126 & 324.20140) & adds sec. 20136.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 19, 2023HB 5180: Economic development: plant rehabilitation; definition of qualified commercial activity; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 1974 PA 198 (MCL 207.552).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 19, 2023HB 5181: Economic development: plant rehabilitation; definition of speculative building; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 1974 PA 198 (MCL 207.553).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 17, 2023HB 5163: Property tax: other; scope of mobile homes subject to general ad valorem property taxes; modify. Amends sec. 2a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.2a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5162'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 17, 2023HB 5162: Taxation: mobile homes; specific tax on certain owners and occupants of certain mobile homes; modify. Amends sec. 41 of 1959 PA 243 (MCL 125.1041). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5163'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 10, 2023HB 5115: Health occupations: physician's assistants; delegation of acts, tasks, or functions to licensed or unlicensed individual; modify. Amends sec. 16215 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16215).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 4, 2023HB 5093: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for tampering with utility shutoff to residence; amend to reflect decriminalization of certain acts. Amends secs. 16o & 16s, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16o & 777.16s).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 4, 2023HB 5089: Human services: services or financial assistance; water rate affordability fund; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 14t.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 20, 2023HB 5033: Housing: housing development authority; powers of authority; modify. Amends sec. 22 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1422). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5029'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 20, 2023HB 5029: Property: use restrictions or covenants; covenants recorded by the state housing development authority; exempt from the marketable record act. Amends sec. 4 of 1945 PA 200 (MCL 565.104). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5033'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 18, 2023HB 4888: Mobile homes: other; mobile home commission act; modify. Amends secs. 4, 5, 16 & 43 of 1987 PA 96 (MCL 125.2304 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4886'23, HB 4887'23, HB 4889'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 22, 2023HB 4840: Energy: alternative sources; grants for residential customers who install electric generators and storage systems; provide for. Amends 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1211) by adding pt. 8.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 15, 2023HB 4792: 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'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 24, 2023HB 4651: Vehicles: agricultural equipment; definitions for the agricultural equipment repair act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4650'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 25, 2023HB 4452: Corrections: prisoners; corrections code of 1953; update to reflect creation of productivity credits. Amends secs. 33, 33c, 34 & 35 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.233 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4450'23
    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

1,583 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Voted on all 1,583 votes they could have.

By topic
Agriculture14 votes
    Appropriations158 votes
      Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety72 votes
        Criminal Justice58 votes
          Economic and Community Development8 votes
            Economic Competitiveness14 votes
              Economic Development and Small Business17 votes
                Education34 votes
                  Education and Workforce52 votes
                    Election Integrity20 votes
                      Elections50 votes
                        Elections and Ethics20 votes
                          Energy14 votes
                            Energy and Environment17 votes
                              Energy, Communications, and Technology6 votes
                                Ethics and Oversight1 vote
                                  Families and Veterans23 votes
                                    Families, Children and Seniors11 votes
                                      Finance27 votes
                                        Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection20 votes
                                          Government Operations49 votes
                                            Health Policy148 votes
                                              Higher Education8 votes
                                                Housing and Human Services28 votes
                                                  Insurance32 votes
                                                    Insurance and Financial Services40 votes
                                                      Judiciary188 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 Tourism33 votes
                                                                    Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation18 votes
                                                                      Oversight6 votes
                                                                        Regulatory Affairs38 votes
                                                                          Regulatory Reform115 votes
                                                                            Rules5 votes
                                                                              Tax Policy26 votes
                                                                                Transportation and Infrastructure56 votes
                                                                                  Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure53 votes
                                                                                    Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure2 votes
                                                                                      Veterans and Emergency Services10 votes

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