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Running forState Senate, District 36

Michele Hoitenga

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Overview

Michele Hoitenga is an American politician and energy consultant from Michigan. Hoitenga serves as a Republican member of the Michigan Senate, where she represents the 36th district.

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Bills they wrote

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

Wrote

56 bills

Became law

None became law. 2 passed the House or Senate but didn't become law.

  • Introduced Jun 10, 2026SB 1030: Financial institutions: credit unions; notices to credit union members of certain mergers; modify requirements for. Amends sec. 371 of 2003 PA 215 (MCL 490.371).
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Nov 13, 2025SB 712: Courts: district court; magistrate qualifications; modify. Amends secs. 8501 & 8507 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8501 & 600.8507).
    Passed the Senate
  • Introduced Apr 23, 2026SB 918: Economic development: tax increment financing; tax increment financing act; amend to include dam repairs and maintenance. Amends sec. 703 of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4703).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 16, 2026SB 901: State management: purchasing; public works projects; require that certain construction materials produced in the United States be procured for. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 15, 2026SB 897: Sales tax: exemptions; exemption for certain generators; provide for. Amends sec. 4a of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54a).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 15, 2026SB 896: Use tax: exemptions; exemption for certain generators; provide for. Amends sec. 4 of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 24, 2026SB 796: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for PFAS mitigation and water safety; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 17, 2025SB 755: Natural resources: other; circumstances under which a conservation officer may enter private property; limit. Amends sec. 1602 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1602) & adds sec. 1507.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 17, 2025SB 756: State agencies (existing): environment, Great Lakes, and energy; circumstances under which an officer of the department may enter private property; limit. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 1506.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 29, 2025SB 594: Weapons: concealed; concealed pistols in state capitol; allow. Amends sec. 6 of 2013 PA 240 (MCL 4.1946).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 25, 2025SB 587: Public utilities: rates; public service commission issuing a report before approving a rate increase; require. Amends sec. 6a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 11, 2025SB 408: Weapons: firearms; natural resources and environmental protection act; update references. Amends sec. 43510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43510). TIE BAR WITH: SB 406'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 5, 2025SB 366: Natural resources: hunting; year-round coyote hunting season; provide for. Amends sec. 43531 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43531).
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 29, 2025SB 344: Individual income tax: property tax credit; credit percentages; modify. Amends secs. 508, 510 & 522 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.508 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 345'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 21, 2025SB 322: Energy: alternative sources; energy waste reduction and electrification standards, renewable energy goals, and MPSC certification preempting local zoning; reverse changes made by 2023 public acts 229, 235, and 233, respectively. Amends title & heading subpt. A of pt. 2 & secs. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 22, 28, 29, 39, 45, 47, 49, 71, 73, 75, 77, 78, 91, 93, 173, 177 & 191 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 et seq.); repeals secs. 32, 51, 53, 72, 80, 80a, 101 & 103 & pt. 8 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1032 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0323'25
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 13, 2025SB 292: Property tax: exemptions; property tax exemption for principal residence of certain senior citizens; provide for. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 7yy.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 19, 2025SB 188: Property: conveyances; requirements for the conveyance of certain property in Roscommon County and Crawford County; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 2006 PA 584.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2025SB 125: Individual income tax: deductions; deduct overtime compensation from taxable income; provide for. Amends secs. 30, 701, 703 & 711 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30 et seq.).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2025SB 123: Administrative procedure: rules; adoption of rules by state agencies more stringent than federal regulations; prohibit. Amends secs. 32 & 45 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.232 & 24.245).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2025SB 86: Human services: other; elected official serving on a social services board; allow. Amends sec. 46 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.46).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2025SB 84: Construction: housing; ordinance prohibiting the use of energy-efficient appliances in new or existing residential buildings; prohibit local units of government from enacting. Amends sec. 13a of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1513a).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2025SB 85: Children: child care; fingerprint requirement for child care licensees; expand locations to obtain. Amends sec. 5n of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.115n).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2025SB 61: Children: child care; requirement for installation of filtration systems in child care centers and schools; exempt if child care center or school does not test positive for lead. Amends secs. 3i & 3j of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.113i & 722.113j).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2025SB 65: Natural resources: hunting; deer baiting license; provide for. Amends secs. 40102 & 40111a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40102 & 324.40111a).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2025SB 67: Natural resources: hunting; posting of rules and regulations by a certain date; require. Amends secs. 40113a & 41103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40113a & 324.41103).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2025SB 62: Education: other; requirement for installation of filtration systems in child care centers and schools; exempt if child care center or school does not test positive for lead. Amends secs. 5 & 7 of 2023 PA 154 (MCL 380.1905 & 380.1907).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2025SB 63: Natural resources: funding; Michigan natural resources trust fund recipients; modify to include state department. Amends secs. 1901 & 1903 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1901 & 324.1903).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2025SB 64: Children: child care; passing along fees for criminal background checks to certain childcare employees to the employees; prohibit. Amends secs. 5d & 5n of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.115d & 722.115n).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 5, 2025SB 66: Water supply: systems; switching from private well to public system; prohibit locals from requiring of adult foster care facilities. Amends 1976 PA 399 (MCL 325.1001 - 325.1023) by adding sec. 15a.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 16, 2024SB 1036: Children: child care; requirement for installation of filtration systems in child care centers and schools; exempt if child care center or school does not test positive for lead. Amends secs. 3i & 3j of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.113i & 722.113j).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 16, 2024SB 1035: Education: other; requirement for installation of filtration systems in child care centers and schools; exempt if child care center or school does not test positive for lead. Amends secs. 5 & 7 of 2023 PA 154 (MCL 380.1905 & 380.1907).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024SB 1013: Natural resources: funding; Michigan natural resources trust fund recipients; modify to include state departments, counties, and road commissions. Amends secs. 1901 & 1903 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1901 & 324.1903).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 26, 2024SB 1012: Water supply: systems; switching from private well to public system; prohibit locals from requiring of adult foster care facilities. Amends 1976 PA 399 (MCL 325.1001 - 325.1023) by adding sec. 15a.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 19, 2024SB 1007: Children: child care; passing along fees for criminal background checks to certain childcare employees to the employees; prohibit. Amends secs. 5d & 5n of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.115d & 722.115n).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 26, 2024SB 957: State agencies (existing): natural resources; certain department of natural resources sales agents; modify minimum sales threshold. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 43547a.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 6, 2024SB 898: Energy: alternative sources; zoning exemptions for large scale solar, wind, and energy storage facilities; eliminate. Amends title & sec. 13 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1013) & repeals pt. 8 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1221 - 460.1232). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0899'24
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 2, 2024SB 859: Civil rights: public records; certain information obtained on DNR land concerning oil, gas, and mineral deposits; exempt from disclosure under freedom of information act. Amends sec. 61508 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.61508) & adds sec. 503d.
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 1, 2024SB 848: Administrative procedure: rules; adoption of rules by state agencies more stringent than federal regulations; prohibit. Amends secs. 32 & 45 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.232 & 24.245).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 28, 2024SB 729: State management: other; use of certain terminology in the promotion of governmental services; prohibit. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 22, 2024SB 725: Counties: ordinances; county sanctuary policy prohibition act; create. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 7, 2024SB 713: Education: other; student retention; allow parent or legal guardian to request that the parent’s or legal guardian’s child be retained in a grade level for a specified school year. Amends sec. 1137 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1137).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 25, 2024SB 696: Sales tax: collections; collection of sales tax by small businesses; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 17, 2024SB 689: Weapons: other; purchase and possession of stun guns; allow for individuals over age 21. Amends sec. 224a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224a).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 9, 2023SB 665: Courts: district court; magistrate qualifications; modify. Amends secs. 8501 & 8507 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8501 & 600.8507).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 26, 2023SB 619: Economic development: other; qualified local governmental unit; modify to include county seats. Amends secs. 2 & 16 of 2000 PA 146 (MCL 125.2782 & 125.2796).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 26, 2023SB 623: Health: pharmaceuticals; authority to prescribe off-label prescriptions; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17773.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 24, 2023SB 612: Natural resources: hunting; deer baiting license; provide for. Amends secs. 40102 & 40111a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40102 & 324.40111a).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 7, 2023SB 468: Weapons: concealed; concealed pistols in state capitol; allow. Amends sec. 6 of 2013 PA 240 (MCL 4.1946).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 7, 2023SB 469: Children: child care; fingerprint requirement for child care licensees; expand locations to obtain. Amends sec. 5n of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.115n).
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 2, 2023SB 310: Weapons: firearms; natural resources and environmental protection act; update references. Amends sec. 43510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43510). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0308'23
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2023SB 168: State: other; participation in daylight savings time; eliminate. Creates new act.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 1, 2023SB 113: Health: abortion; pharmacists and pharmacy technicians; prohibit from being required to participate in an abortion. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 17773.
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 8, 2023SB 61: Sales tax: other; sales tax on residential home heating fuels; eliminate. Amends sec. 4n of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54n).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 1, 2023SB 46: Natural resources: hunting; penalty for failing to report a deer harvest or retain a deer harvest confirmation number; modify. Amends sec. 40118 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40118).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 25, 2023SB 41: Construction: housing; ordinance prohibiting the use of energy-efficient appliances in new or existing residential buildings; prohibit local units of government from enacting. Amends sec. 13a of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1513a).
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 25, 2023SB 42: School aid: fiscal year appropriations; appropriation of certain funds for rural district transportation; provide for. Amends 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1601 - 388.1896) by adding sec. 22e.
    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

1,250 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Didn't vote on 18 of 1,250 votes (1%). Michigan's vote records count excused absences and not voting the same way.

By topic
Agriculture3 votes
    Appropriations192 votes
      Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety124 votes
        Criminal Justice33 votes
          Economic and Community Development23 votes
            Economic Competitiveness2 votes
              Economic Development and Small Business7 votes
                Education28 votes
                  Education and Workforce6 votes
                    Election Integrity2 votes
                      Elections29 votes
                        Elections and Ethics52 votes
                          Energy and Environment29 votes
                            Energy, Communications, and Technology2 votes
                              Families and Veterans5 votes
                                Families, Children and Seniors9 votes
                                  Finance4 votes
                                    Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection66 votes
                                      Government Operations22 votes
                                        Health Policy126 votes
                                          Higher Education4 votes
                                            Housing and Human Services50 votes
                                              Insurance5 votes
                                                Insurance and Financial Services14 votes
                                                  Judiciary61 votes
                                                    Labor35 votes
                                                      Local Government27 votes
                                                        Local Government and Municipal Finance7 votes
                                                          Military, Veterans and Homeland Security3 votes
                                                            Natural Resources and Agriculture27 votes
                                                              Natural Resources and Tourism8 votes
                                                                Natural Resources, Environment, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation11 votes
                                                                  Oversight11 votes
                                                                    Regulatory Affairs79 votes
                                                                      Regulatory Reform32 votes
                                                                        Tax Policy18 votes
                                                                          Transportation and Infrastructure47 votes
                                                                            Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure31 votes
                                                                              Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure1 vote
                                                                                Veterans and Emergency Services15 votes

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