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Kimberly Edwards

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Overview

Kimberly L. Edwards is an American politician serving as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives since 2023, representing the 12th 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

32 bills

Became law

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

  • Introduced Oct 17, 2023HB 5168: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for blood pressure monitors for pregnant or postpartum individuals; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406kk.
    Became law
  • Introduced May 25, 2023HB 4678: Children: child care; assessments of education facilities at child care institutions; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1281c.
    Became law
  • Introduced May 23, 2023HB 4639: Children: services; reference to "children's ombudsman" in social welfare act; amend to "child advocate". Amends sec. 115m of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.115m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4638'23
    Became law
  • Introduced May 23, 2023HB 4620: Insurance: health insurers; denying coverage for preexisting conditions; prohibit, and prohibit canceling coverage based on health of insured. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ii.
    Became law
  • Introduced Nov 14, 2024HB 6133: Food: retail establishments; delegation of authority for complex processing in certain food establishments; provide for. Amends secs. 3105, 3129, 3139, 4101, 4105, 5101 & 6103 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.3105 et seq.).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Jun 25, 2024HB 5851: Crimes: prostitution; references to prostitute and prostitution; modify in the child protection law. Amends sec. 2 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.622).
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Mar 7, 2023HB 4193: State: identification cards; program to provide state identification cards to parolees; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1972 PA 222 (MCL 28.291). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4191'23, HB 4192'23
    Passed both chambers
  • Introduced Mar 5, 2026HB 5685: Crimes: penalties; threats or assault against employee of family independence agency; expand. Amends sec. 81c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81c).
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2026HB 5511: Criminal procedure: sentencing; delayed entry of judgment of conviction when sentencing is delayed; allow with exceptions. Amends 1927 PA 175 (MCL 760.1 - 777.69) by adding sec. 1a to ch. XI. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5510'26
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 16, 2023HB 4297: Probate: other; references to a “married minor” in the estates and protected individuals code; eliminate. Amends secs. 2519, 5103, 5204, 5206 & 5215 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.2519 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4293'23
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Aug 27, 2026HB 6295: Health: other; grant program for promoting health professions in primary care to students in this state; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 27C.
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 12, 2026HB 5946: Health occupations: massage therapists; continuing education requirements for massage therapists; modify. Amends secs. 16148 & 17965 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16148 & 333.17965). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5947'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 22, 2026HB 5858: Economic development: plant rehabilitation; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 11 of 1974 PA 198 (MCL 207.561). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26, HB 5856'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 21, 2026HB 5825: Health: death; death with dignity act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5826'26, HB 5828'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 18, 2026HB 5754: Weapons: firearms; age requirement for purchase of a firearm; increase. Amends sec. 2 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5753'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 27, 2026HB 5475: State: identification cards; program to provide state identification cards to parolees; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1972 PA 222 (MCL 28.291). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5477'26, HB 5474'26
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 18, 2025HB 5410: Crimes: domestic violence; common household pets in certain shelter programs; provide for. Amends secs. 1 & 7 of 1978 PA 389 (MCL 400.1501 & 400.1507).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 17, 2025HB 5390: State finance: budgets; certain work project appropriations; modify legislative disapproval process of. Amends sec. 451a of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1451a).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 30, 2025HB 5194: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for food pantries; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 18, 2025HB 4993: Housing: landlord and tenants; notice requirements for early lease termination for certain victims of violence; expand. Amends sec. 1b of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601b).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 18, 2025HB 5024: Crimes: prostitution; references to prostitution; modify in the child protection law. Amends sec. 2 of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.622). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5016'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 17, 2025HB 4331: Law enforcement: reports; ebony alert system; provide for. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 16, 2025HB 4323: Labor: fair employment practices; whistleblowers' protection act; modify definition of employee and protected activities. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3 & 5 of 1980 PA 469 (MCL 15.361 et seq.) & adds sec. 4a.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 20, 2025HB 4281: Trade: vehicles; used motor vehicle cancellation option agreement; provide for. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 20, 2025HB 4280: Health occupations: social workers; limited licenses for bachelor's social worker and master's social worker; extend period for renewal. Amends sec. 18509 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18509).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 6014: Crimes: domestic violence; common household pets in certain shelter programs; provide for. Amends secs. 1 & 7 of 1978 PA 389 (MCL 400.1501 & 400.1507).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024HB 5984: Trade: vehicles; used motor vehicle cancellation option agreement; provide for. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 30, 2024HB 5893: Civil rights: public records; certain writings requesting racial or ethnic identification; modify. Amends secs. 202a & 402a of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2202a & 37.2402a).
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 30, 2024HB 5767: Housing: landlord and tenants; notice requirements for early lease termination for certain victims of violence; expand. Amends sec. 1b of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601b).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 25, 2023HB 5240: Housing: landlord and tenants; purchase of rental property by tenants; provide for. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 19, 2023HB 5185: Health occupations: social workers; social work licensure requirements; modify, and include licensure for licensed clinical social workers. Amends secs. 16177, 16348, 18101 & 18501 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16177 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5184'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 12, 2023HB 4396: Labor: fair employment practices; whistleblowers' protection act; modify definition of employee and protected activities. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3 & 5 of 1980 PA 469 (MCL 15.361 et seq.) & adds sec. 4a.
    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

1,443 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Voted on all 1,443 votes they could have.

By topic
Agriculture11 votes
    Appropriations144 votes
      Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety71 votes
        Criminal Justice58 votes
          Economic and Community Development8 votes
            Economic Competitiveness10 votes
              Economic Development and Small Business18 votes
                Education29 votes
                  Education and Workforce52 votes
                    Election Integrity15 votes
                      Elections50 votes
                        Elections and Ethics22 votes
                          Energy11 votes
                            Energy and Environment16 votes
                              Energy, Communications, and Technology6 votes
                                Ethics and Oversight1 vote
                                  Families and Veterans24 votes
                                    Families, Children and Seniors11 votes
                                      Finance16 votes
                                        Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection19 votes
                                          Government Operations41 votes
                                            Health Policy134 votes
                                              Higher Education8 votes
                                                Housing and Human Services25 votes
                                                  Insurance25 votes
                                                    Insurance and Financial Services40 votes
                                                      Judiciary167 votes
                                                        Labor27 votes
                                                          Local Government14 votes
                                                            Local Government and Municipal Finance22 votes
                                                              Military, Veterans and Homeland Security10 votes
                                                                Natural Resources and Agriculture17 votes
                                                                  Natural Resources and Tourism28 votes
                                                                    Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation18 votes
                                                                      Oversight6 votes
                                                                        Regulatory Affairs36 votes
                                                                          Regulatory Reform92 votes
                                                                            Rules4 votes
                                                                              Tax Policy26 votes
                                                                                Transportation and Infrastructure48 votes
                                                                                  Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure51 votes
                                                                                    Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure2 votes
                                                                                      Veterans and Emergency Services10 votes

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