Their bills, from filing to law
Bills John Cherry was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced47
Out of committee31
Passed one chamber27
Passed both chambers9
Became law9
Never left committee16
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the Senate has 7 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Children: other 3Labor: health and safety 2Appropriations: general government 2Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development 2Appropriations: department of natural resources 2Consumer protection: unfair trade practices 2
Highways: memorial; portion of I-475; designate as the "St. John Street Community Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 – 250.2092) by adding sec. 124.
Passed one chamberReceived On 10/01/2026 · 2026-10-06
Children: other; limited emancipation of a minor who is homeless; provide for. Creates new act.
Out of committeeReferred To Committee Of The Whole · 2026-09-30
Food: other; regulation of distribution, sale, and manufacturing of kratom products; provide for. Creates new act.
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Regulatory Affairs · 2026-09-22
Retirement: state police; membership in the retirement system of certain law enforcement officers first hired after certain date; provide for, and allow for purchasing service credit for certain law enforcement officers' service under the state employees' retirement system. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1986 PA 182 (MCL 38.1603 & 38.1604). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1134'26, SB 1135'26
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Government Operations · 2026-09-15
Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Not out of committeeReassigned To Committee On Appropriations · 2026-09-10
Appropriations: general government; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Out of committeeReassigned To Committee On Appropriations · 2026-09-10
Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
Out of committeeReassigned To Committee On Appropriations · 2026-09-10
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.
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Regulatory Affairs · 2026-09-09
Human services: medical services; basic health program for certain low-income residents; establish. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 – 400.119b) by adding secs. 112l, 112m, 112n, 112o & 112p.
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Health Policy · 2026-09-09
A resolution to recognize and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.
Became lawIntroduced By Senator John Cherry · 2026-07-29
Children: child abuse or child neglect; reference to the state child abuse and neglect prevention board; update in the vehicle code. Amends sec. 811j of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.811j). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0418'25, HB 4805'25, HB 4808'25
Became lawAssigned Pa 0061'26 With Immediate Effect · 2026-07-29
Labor: health and safety; revisions to the occupational safety and health act; provide for. Amends title & secs. 4, 13, 14, 14a, 14e 14f, 14j, 14n, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 45, 46, 52, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65 & 91 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1004 et seq.) & repeals sec. 1035a of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035a).
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Government Operations · 2026-06-23
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; reference to section of the Michigan occupational safety and health act; amend to reflect repeal. Amends sec. 14b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0049'25
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Government Operations · 2026-06-23
Individual income tax: property tax credit; definition of homestead; modify. Amends sec. 508 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.508).
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection · 2026-06-18
Retirement: other; retirement program for certain nonpublic employees to participate in a benefit plan; create, and provide oversight. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0808'26
Passed one chamberReferred To Committee On Economic Competitiveness · 2026-06-17
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