Their bills, from filing to law
Bills John Damoose 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.
Introduced40
Out of committee15
Passed one chamber11
Passed both chambers6
Became law5
Never left committee25
For comparison, the median Republican member of the Senate has 2.5 bills that became law this session.
What their bills are about
Education: financing 2Education: school districts 2Consumer protection: other 2State agencies (existing): health and human services 2Crimes: prostitution 2Trade: vehicles 2
Courts: funding; trial court funding; provide for. Amends sec. 13, ch. II, secs. 1k & 5, ch. IX & secs. 1, 3, 3c & 3e, ch. XI of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 762.13 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1089'26
Out of committeeReferred To Committee Of The Whole · 2026-09-30
Higher education: financial aid; access to Michigan achievement scholarship; expand. Amends sec. 248 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1848).
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Education · 2026-09-10
Children: protection; safe delivery of newborns law; modify definition of newborn and allow surrender to a newborn safety device. Amends secs. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 17 & 20, ch. XII of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712.1 et seq.) & adds sec. 3a to ch. XII.
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety · 2026-09-10
Insurance: health insurers; coverage for examinations and medications related to breast cancer; provide for. Amends sec. 3406d of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406d).
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Health Policy · 2026-09-10
Children: child abuse or child neglect; use of child advocacy centers in sexual exploitation cases; permit. Amends secs. 2, 3, 7j, 7l, 8 & 8b of 1975 PA 238 (MCL 722.622 et seq.)
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety · 2026-09-09
Liquor: licenses; issuance of resort licenses; modify. Amends sec. 531 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1531).
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Regulatory Affairs · 2026-09-09
State agencies (proposed): authorities; travel commission and travel bureau; reestablish. Amends secs. 2 & 2a of 1945 PA 106 (MCL 2.102 & 2.102a).
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Economic And Community Development · 2026-09-09
Highways: bridges; Mackinac Bridge; designate as a key facility. Amends sec. 552c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.552c).
Became lawAssigned Pa 0064'26 With Immediate Effect · 2026-07-29
A resolution to commemorate June 17, 2026, as Cherry Industry Day.
Became lawAdopted · 2026-06-17
Consumer protection: identity theft; citations to the motor vehicle sales finance act in the identity theft protection act; revise. Amends sec. 3 of 2004 PA 452 (MCL 445.63). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0739'25
Out of committeePlaced On Order Of Third Reading · 2026-06-10
Consumer protection: other; citations to the motor vehicle sales finance act in the credit reform act; revise. Amends secs. 2 & 5 of 1995 PA 162 (MCL 445.1852 & 445.1855). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0739'25
Out of committeePlaced On Order Of Third Reading · 2026-06-10
Transportation: other; Charter of City of Mackinac Island; amend; regulation of ferries; provide for. Amends sec. 1, ch. IX & sec. 1, ch. XVI of 1899 LA 437 & provides for a referendum.
Passed both chambersAssigned La 1 With Immediate Effect · 2026-06-04
Human services: medical services; certified community behavioral health clinics; provide certification and funding for. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 – 400.119b) by adding sec. 109v. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1000'26
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Housing And Human Services · 2026-05-21
Economic development: Michigan strategic fund; community development tax credit program; establish and administer. Amends secs. 7 & 9 of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2007 & 125.2009). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0923'26
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Economic And Community Development · 2026-04-23
Financial institutions: payday lending; deferred presentment services transactions act; revise internal references related to money transmission services. Amends sec. 2 of 2005 PA 244 (MCL 487.2122). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0835'26
Not out of committeeReferred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection · 2026-03-17
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