VKVeronica KlinefeltDemocrat · State Senate, District 11
Overview
Veronica Klinefelt is an American politician who is the state senator representing Michigan's 11th Senate district, following the 2022 Michigan Senate election.
Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.
Wrote
73 bills
Became law
20 became law. Another 40 passed the House or Senate but didn't.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025SB 578: Highways: bridges; movable bridge fund; modify and create neighborhood roads fund. Amends sec. 11g of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.661g) & adds sec. 13c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4180'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4182'25, HB 4183'25, HB 4951'25, HB 4961'25, HB 4968'25
Became law
Introduced Sep 11, 2025SB 542: Military affairs: other; tuition assistance for Michigan National Guard members; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 2014 PA 259 (MCL 32.433 & 32.434). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0540'25, HB 4962'25
Became law
Introduced Apr 24, 2024SB 842: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for sexual conduct with a corpse or involving a corpse; create. Amends sec. 16i, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16i). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0841'24
Became law
Introduced Apr 24, 2024SB 843: Criminal procedure: sex offender registration; registration of individual convicted of sexual contact or sexual penetration with dead human body; require. Amends sec. 2 of 1994 PA 295 (MCL 28.722). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0841'24
Became law
Introduced Apr 24, 2024SB 841: Crimes: penalties; penalties for sexual conduct with a corpse or involving a corpse; provide for. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 160d.
Became law
Introduced Mar 14, 2024SB 799: Traffic control: driver license; reference to driver responsibility fees; remove. Amends sec. 4 of 2008 PA 23 (MCL 28.304). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0706'24
Became law
Introduced Feb 7, 2024SB 716: Vehicles: registration plates; personalized license plates for historical vehicles; provide for. Amends secs. 803a & 803b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803a & 257.803b).
Became law
Introduced Feb 6, 2024SB 706: Traffic control: driver license; removal of failure to pay driver responsibility fees from centralized driving record; provide for. Amends secs. 204a, 304, 312f, 320e, 732a & 904 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.204a et seq.) & repeals secs. 732b & 732d of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.732b & 257.732d).
Became law
Introduced Jan 18, 2024SB 690: Military affairs: other; Michigan code of military justice; revise. Amends secs. 2, 3, 6, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 32, 34, 36, 43, 48, 52, 54, 58, 61, 65, 66, 67, 121 & 147 of 1980 PA 523 (MCL 32.1002 et seq.); adds secs. 6a, 30a, 38a, 58a, 58b, 93a, 106, 106a, 112a, 120, 121a, 121b, 122, 123, 128, 131a, 131b, 131c, 132a, 134a, 134b, 134c & 134d & repeals sec. 21 of 1980 PA 523 (MCL 32.1021).
Became law
Introduced Oct 3, 2023SB 545: Occupations: licensing fees; refrigeration facility and removal service for a dead human body; establish license, registration, and application fees. Amends 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2201 - 338.2277) by adding sec. 43a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0544'23
Became law
Introduced Oct 3, 2023SB 544: Occupations: individual licensing and registration; license for refrigeration facility for storage of a dead human body and certificate of registration for a removal service for a dead human body; provide for. Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding art. 18A.
Became law
Introduced Sep 19, 2023SB 506: Food: licensing; food service establishment fees; modify. Amends secs. 3119, 4103 & 4117 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.3119 et seq.).
Became law
Introduced Jun 28, 2023SB 421: Courts: family division; use of risk and needs assessment for juveniles in the juvenile justice system before disposition; require. Amends sec. 18, ch. XIIA of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.18). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0418'23
Became law
Introduced Jun 27, 2023SB 416: Use tax: exemptions; identifying information required for claiming exemption; include purchaser's license number issued by the Michigan liquor control commission to satisfy the requirements and add exemption for micro brewers. Amends secs. 14a & 14b of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.104a & 205.104b).
Became law
Introduced Jun 27, 2023SB 415: Sales tax: exemptions; identifying information required for claiming exemption; include purchaser's license number issued by the Michigan liquor control commission to satisfy the requirements, and add exemption for micro brewers. Amends secs. 12 & 18 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.62 & 205.68).
Became law
Introduced Jun 14, 2023SB 388: Financial institutions: credit unions; designation of inactive account; allow under certain conditions. Amends sec. 355 of 2003 PA 215 (MCL 490.355).
Became law
Introduced Jun 14, 2023SB 389: State management: escheats; unclaimed property of military personnel; modify dormancy periods. Amends secs. 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 15, 17 & 18 of 1995 PA 29 (MCL 567.225 et seq.) & adds sec. 17a.
Became law
Introduced May 24, 2023SB 358: Insurance: health insurers; providing coverage equivalent to a certain percentage of the full actuarial value of benefits under a health insurance policy; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ee.
Became law
Introduced May 23, 2023SB 353: Human services: services or financial assistance; Michigan energy assistance act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 4 & 5 of 2012 PA 615 (MCL 400.1232, 400.1234 & 400.1235) and adds sec. 4a
Became law
Introduced Mar 16, 2023SB 212: 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: SB 0209'23
Became law
Introduced Jan 23, 2025SB 27: Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; procurement technical assistance center (PTAC); update to APEX Accelerator. Amends sec. 2 of 2006 PA 317 (MCL 125.1972).
Passed both chambers
Introduced Jun 13, 2024SB 922: Civil procedure: personal protection orders; elder and vulnerable adult personal protection order; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2950p.
Passed both chambers
Introduced Mar 7, 2024SB 761: Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Passed both chambers
Introduced Jan 18, 2024SB 693: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain violations of the camp licensing act; provide for. Amends sec. 15g, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.15g). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0692'24
Passed both chambers
Introduced Oct 25, 2023SB 618: Traffic control: violations; definition for "vulnerable roadway user"; add. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 79g. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0617'23, HB 5223'23, HB 5224'23
Passed both chambers
Introduced Sep 12, 2023SB 481: Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; procurement technical assistance center (PTAC); update to APEX Accelerator. Amends sec. 2 of 2006 PA 317 (MCL 125.1972).
Passed both chambers
Introduced Mar 14, 2023SB 178: Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2023-2024; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Passed both chambers
Introduced Jan 12, 2023SB 6: Labor: hours and wages; prevailing wage; reenact. Creates new act.
Passed both chambers
Introduced Jun 10, 2026SB 1026: Financial institutions: credit unions; requirements for use of assumed names by credit unions; modify. Amends sec. 304 of 2003 PA 215 (MCL 490.304).
Passed the Senate
Introduced May 19, 2026SB 979: Retirement: other; continuing education requirements for trustees; provide for. Amends sec. 13 of 1965 PA 314 (MCL 38.1133).
Passed the Senate
Introduced May 14, 2026SB 978: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for emergency refill of prescription medication for up to a 30-day supply; repeal. Amends sec. 3406o of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406o) & repeals sec. 3406w of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406w).
Passed the Senate
Introduced May 13, 2026SB 960: Local government: other; process to vacate certain deed restrictions; provide for. Creates new act.
Passed the Senate
Introduced Apr 21, 2026SB 912: State management: funds; amendments related to the creation of the revenue sharing trust fund; provide for. Amends title & sec. 2 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.252). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0559'25, SB 0561'25
Passed the Senate
Introduced Mar 18, 2026SB 856: Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Passed the Senate
Introduced Mar 17, 2026SB 839: Property: recording; recording requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1937 PA 103 (MCL 565.201).
Passed the Senate
Introduced Nov 13, 2025SB 707: Health occupations: marriage and family therapists; licensing requirements for marriage and family therapists; modify, and require continuing education. Amends secs. 16903 & 16909 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16903 & 333.16909) & adds secs. 16909a & 16914.
Passed the Senate
Introduced Nov 13, 2025SB 708: Highways: memorial; criteria for highway renaming; provide for. Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 1a. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0709'25
Passed the Senate
Introduced Oct 30, 2025SB 696: Elections: scheduling; reference to August election date in 1846 PA 16; revise to May election date. Amends sec. 2a of 1846 RS 16 (MCL 41.2a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0691'25
Passed the Senate
Introduced Sep 17, 2025SB 544: Insurance: other; post-claim underwriting; prohibit. Amends sec. 2026 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2026).
Passed the Senate
Introduced May 21, 2025SB 319: Labor: collective bargaining; minimum staffing levels within a bargaining unit; make a mandatory subject of bargaining for certain public employees. Amends secs. 11 & 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.211 & 423.215).
Passed the Senate
Introduced May 7, 2025SB 285: Family law: marriage and divorce; persons authorized to solemnize marriage; modify. Amends sec. 7 of 1846 RS 83 (MCL 551.7). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0286'25
Passed the Senate
Introduced May 7, 2025SB 288: Civil rights: open meetings; grounds for going into closed session when a public body consults with its attorney; modify. Amends sec. 8 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.268).
Passed the Senate
Introduced May 7, 2025SB 287: Family law: marriage and divorce; authority to solemnize marriage; modify. Amends sec. 16 of 1846 RS 83 (MCL 551.16). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0285'25
Passed the Senate
Introduced May 7, 2025SB 286: Family law: marriage and divorce; civil celebrant; provide for. Amends secs. 1, 4 & 6 of 1887 PA 128 (MCL 551.101 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0285'25
Passed the Senate
Introduced Apr 23, 2025SB 261: Civil procedure: other; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; provide exception to notice requirements for actions filed in the court of claims. Amends sec. 6431 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6431). TIE BAR WITH: SB 257'25
Passed the Senate
Introduced Mar 18, 2025SB 174: Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Passed the Senate
Introduced Mar 12, 2025SB 139: Vehicles: off-road; electronic transfer of title or interest in off-road vehicle or watercraft; provide for. Amends secs. 80304 & 81105 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80304 & 324.81105).
Passed the Senate
Introduced Feb 27, 2025SB 111: Civil procedure: personal protection orders; elder and vulnerable adult personal protection order; provide for. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2950p.
Passed the Senate
Introduced Jan 23, 2025SB 26: Traffic control: driver license; reference to fire protection fund in the natural resources and environmental protection act; remove. Amends sec. 52706 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.52706).
Passed the Senate
Introduced Jan 8, 2025SB 4: Insurance: health insurers; compliance with the prescription drug cost and affordability review act; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406tt. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0003'25
Passed the Senate
Introduced Dec 3, 2024SB 1166: Family law: marriage and divorce; authority to solemnize marriage; modify. Amends sec. 16 of 1846 RS 83 (MCL 551.16).
Passed the Senate
Introduced Dec 3, 2024SB 1167: Labor: collective bargaining; minimum staffing levels within a bargaining unit; make a mandatory subject of bargaining. Amends secs. 11 & 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.211 & 423.215).
Passed the Senate
Introduced Oct 23, 2024SB 1045: Family law: marriage and divorce; civil celebrant; provide for. Amends secs. 1, 4 & 6 of 1887 PA 128 (MCL 551.101 et seq.).
Passed the Senate
Introduced Oct 23, 2024SB 1044: Family law: marriage and divorce; persons authorized to solemnize marriage; modify. Amends sec. 7 of 1846 RS 83 (MCL 551.7).
Passed the Senate
Introduced Oct 2, 2024SB 1023: Civil rights: open meetings; grounds for going into closed session when a public body consults with its attorney; modify. Amends sec. 8 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.268).
Passed the Senate
Introduced Sep 19, 2024SB 1010: Vehicles: off-road; electronic transfer of title or interest in off-road vehicle or watercraft; provide for. Amends secs. 80304 & 81105 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80304 & 324.81105).
Passed the Senate
Introduced Sep 19, 2024SB 1011: Transportation: funds; funding in regard to population; modify. Amends sec. 11 of 1987 PA 231 (MCL 247.911).
Passed the Senate
Introduced Aug 15, 2024SB 985: Traffic control: driver license; reference to fire protection fund; remove. Amends sec. 52706 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.52706). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0706'24
Passed the Senate
Introduced Nov 1, 2023SB 638: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for emergency refill of prescription medication for up to a 30-day supply; repeal. Amends sec. 3406o of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406o) & repeals sec. 3406w of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406w).
Passed the Senate
Introduced Sep 12, 2023SB 484: Insurance: health insurers; compliance with the prescription drug cost and affordability review act; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406z. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0483'23
Passed the Senate
Introduced May 14, 2026SB 971: Property: land sales; purchase of certain residential homes by investors; regulate. Creates new act.
Introduced
Introduced Sep 18, 2025SB 558: Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; aerospace and defense incentive program; create and administer. Amends title & secs. 7 & 9 of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2007 & 125.2009) & adds sec. 88v.
Introduced
Introduced Sep 3, 2025SB 511: Gaming: other; certain social wagering; allow. Amends sec. 301 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.301).
Introduced
Introduced Nov 13, 2024SB 1089: Insurance: other; post-claim underwriting; prohibit. Amends sec. 2026 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2026).
Introduced
Introduced Nov 13, 2024SB 1104: Gaming: other; certain social wagering; allow. Amends sec. 301 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.301).
Introduced
Introduced Nov 13, 2024SB 1105: Highways: other; evaluation and development of land within state transportation department-owned and local government-owned rights-of-way for renewable energy generation facilities, energy storage facilities, and electrical transmission and distribution facilities; provide for. Creates new act.
Introduced
Introduced Sep 26, 2024SB 1018: 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). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5100'23, HB 5101'23, HB 5102'23, HB 5978'24, SB 1017'24, SB 1017'24
Introduced
Introduced Sep 17, 2024SB 1004: Transportation: other; electric vehicle charging station parking restrictions; provide for. Amends sec. 675c of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.675c) & adds secs. 40d & 674b.
Introduced
Introduced Nov 9, 2023SB 680: Health: occupations; licensing sanctions for compliance with death with dignity act; prohibit under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 17752 & 20175 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17752 & 333.20175) & adds sec. 16221c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0681'23
Introduced
Introduced Jun 28, 2023SB 448: Liquor: licenses; certain donations to nonprofits; allow. Amends 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1101 - 436.2303) by adding sec. 1016.
Introduced
Introduced Mar 22, 2023SB 230: State management: funds; revenue sharing trust fund; create. Amends sec. 2 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.252) & adds secs. 11a & 11b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0229'23
Introduced
Introduced Mar 22, 2023SB 229: Sales tax: distribution; distribution of sales tax revenue for the revenue sharing trust fund; provide for. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0230'23
Introduced
Introduced Mar 16, 2023SB 204: Crimes: internet; penalties for coercing a vulnerable adult into providing sexually explicit visual material; provide for. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 145h.