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John Fitzgerald

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Overview

John Wesley Fitzgerald is an American politician serving in the Michigan House of Representatives from the 83rd district since 2023.

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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

39 bills

Became law

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

  • Introduced Jun 27, 2024HB 5887: Crimes: criminal sexual conduct; sexual extortion and aggravated sexual extortion; prohibit and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 213b.
    Became law
  • Introduced Feb 29, 2024HB 5527: Education: safety; cardiac emergency response plans; modify. Amends sec. 19 of 1941 PA 207 (MCL 29.19) & adds sec. 19b.
    Became law
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2023HB 5048: Taxation: hotel-motel; local units to levy a hotel tax; allow and increase rate allowed to be levied by counties. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 & 7 of 1974 PA 263 (MCL 141.861 et seq.) & adds sec. 2a.
    Became law
  • Introduced Jul 18, 2023HB 4920: Courts: judges; number of judges in Kent County district court; increase. Amends sec. 8130 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8130).
    Became law
  • Introduced May 23, 2023HB 4621: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for dependents under the age of 26; require. Amends sec. 3403 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3403).
    Became law
  • Introduced May 23, 2023HB 4614: Health occupations: emergency medical services personnel; certain temporary licenses; make technical changes. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 20952a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4613'23
    Became law
  • Introduced May 11, 2023HB 4553: State management: funds; local government reimbursement fund; create. Amends sec. 2 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.252) & adds sec. 3a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0331'23, HB 4554'23
    Became law
  • Introduced May 4, 2023HB 4512: Vehicles: equipment; waiver of civil fine and costs for a violation of section 710d; revise requirements. Amends sec. 907 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.907).
    Became law
  • Introduced Jun 25, 2024HB 5840: Criminal procedure: trial; qualifications of expert witnesses in human trafficking cases; modify. Amends sec. 462g of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.462g).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Jun 6, 2024HB 5798: Financial institutions: money transmitters; money transmission modernization act; create. Creates act & repeals 2006 PA 250 (MCL 487.1001 - 487.1047).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced May 4, 2023HB 4504: Health occupations: physical therapists; physical therapy licensure compact; enact. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16188.
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Sep 4, 2025HB 4848: Education: other; the department to develop and provide an informational notice regarding certain crimes; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1509.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 5989: Retirement: other; naming a special needs trust as beneficiary; allow. Amends 2017 PA 202 (MCL 38.2801 - 38.2812) by adding sec. 4a & repeals sec. 2 of 2017 PA 202 (MCL 38.2802).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 6010: Health: occupations; essential health provider repayment program; modify. Amends secs. 2701, 2705 & 2711 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2701 et seq.).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Oct 24, 2023HB 5197: Insurance: other; requirement to file a fraud report; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 4506.
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jul 18, 2023HB 4921: Traffic control: speed restrictions; speed limit enforcement mechanisms in school zones: provide for. Amends sec. 907 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.907) & adds secs. 79g & 627c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5726'24
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jun 8, 2023HB 4721: Civil rights: other; language access plan; require state agencies to create and implement for individuals with limited English proficiency. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4720'23
    Passed the House
  • Introduced May 30, 2023HB 4693: Civil rights: open meetings; nonelected and noncompensated public bodies; allow to meet remotely. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jun 3, 2026HB 6040: Natural resources: hunting; hunting accessibility zones and events; provide for. Amends sec. 43523a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43523a) & adds sec. 43540f.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 14, 2026HB 5784: Housing: condominium; requirements for an association of co-owners to conduct a reserve study and establish a reserve funding plan; modify. Amends sec. 105 of 1978 PA 59 (MCL 559.205).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 12, 2025HB 5260: Veterans: trust fund; veterans' trust fund act; modify, and remove period of war service requirement. Amends secs. 3b & 4b of 1946 (1st Ex Sess) PA 9 (MCL 35.603b & 35.604b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5273'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 11, 2025HB 4868: School aid: supplemental; funding for English language learners; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1153a.
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 8, 2025HB 4488: Individual income tax: credit; working parent tax credit for certain dependents; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 272a.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 11, 2025HB 4196: State: identification cards; cross reference to 1972 PA 22; update. Amends sec. 5 of 2008 PA 23 (MCL 28.305). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4194'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2025HB 4165: Health occupations: psychologists; supervised postgraduate experience requirements; modify. Amends sec. 18223 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18223).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 20, 2025HB 4102: Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact. Amends secs. 16335, 17801 & 17821 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16335 et seq.) & adds secs. 17820a & 17820b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4101'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 26, 2024HB 6155: Local government: financing; investment of surplus funds of political subdivisions; modify. Amends secs. 1, 5, 7 & 7a of 1943 PA 20 (MCL 129.91 et seq.).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 6, 2024HB 5797: Property tax: payment and collection; effect of a postmark date when determining date property taxes are paid; clarify. Amends sec. 44b of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.44b).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 18, 2024HB 5640: Individual income tax: credit; working parent credit; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 272a.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2023HB 5353: State management: other; state financing of activities or services required of local units of government; provide for. Implements sec. 29, art. IX of the state constitution & repeals 1979 PA 101 (MCL 21.231 - 21.244).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 24, 2023HB 5219: Public utilities: electric utilities; electrical reconnection fees for electric utilities; establish. Amends secs. 10p & 10t of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.10p & 460.10t). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5216'23, HB 5222'23, HB 5220'23, HB 5221'23, HB 5217'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 19, 2023HB 5019: Housing: condominium; requirements for an association of co-owners to conduct a reserve study and establish a reserve funding plan; modify. Amends sec. 105 of 1978 PA 59 (MCL 559.205).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 18, 2023HB 4889: Mobile homes: other; requirements for mobile home rental agreements; modify. Amends sec. 6 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.636) & adds sec. 4a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4886'23, HB 4887'23, HB 4888'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 18, 2023HB 4896: Property tax: exemptions; exemption for disabled veterans; modify. Amends sec. 7b of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.7b).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 27, 2023HB 4847: Individual income tax: credit; incentives for the sale and production of biodiesel; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 277a & 677a.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 15, 2023HB 4786: Veterans: other; certain references in the veterans' military pay act; make gender neutral. Amends secs. 2, 4, 4a & 5 of 1947 PA 12 (MCL 35.922 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HJR F'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 13, 2023HB 4735: Education: school districts; opioid antagonists; require school districts to obtain and distribute to certain employees and agents. Amends secs. 103 & 105 of 2019 PA 39 (MCL 15.673 & 15.675). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4734'23, HB 4735'23, HB 4736'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 8, 2023HB 4214: Health facilities: hospitals; trigger lock distribution program; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 95A.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 14, 2023HB 4094: Fire: other; number of school fire and security drills; modify. Amends sec. 19 of 1941 PA 207 (MCL 29.19).
    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

1,617 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Voted on all 1,617 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 Workforce56 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 Operations49 votes
                                            Health Policy151 votes
                                              Higher Education8 votes
                                                Housing and Human Services29 votes
                                                  Insurance32 votes
                                                    Insurance and Financial Services40 votes
                                                      Judiciary189 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 Reform118 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.