State · Michigan House of Representatives
Jim DeSana
State Representative · House District 29 · Party: Republican
717 final-passage votes on record.
A member of Michigan's state House, which votes on the state's laws and budget.
- Voted No on HB 5619 (Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.). It passed. Apr 22, 2026
- Voted Yes on HB 4902 (Health occupations: counselors; limited license option for certain counselors; eliminate. Repeals sec. 18109 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18109).). It passed. Apr 22, 2026
- Voted Yes on HB 5301 (Natural resources: hunting; use of flashlights; allow. Amends sec. 40113 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40113).). It passed. Apr 21, 2026
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- House District 29
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- Republican
- Term
- Since 2023-01-01
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HB 5619
Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #122 Yeas 56 Nays 51 Excused 0 Not Voting 3
No Source ↗ -
HB 4902
Health occupations: counselors; limited license option for certain counselors; eliminate. Repeals sec. 18109 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18109).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #119 Yeas 107 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 3
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5301
Natural resources: hunting; use of flashlights; allow. Amends sec. 40113 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40113).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #117 Yeas 92 Nays 15 Excused 0 Not Voting 3
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4901
Health: licensing; licensing of nurses and speech-language pathologists; modify. Amends secs. 17211 & 17603 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17211 & 333.17603).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #116 Yeas 104 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4697
Children: guardians; eligibility for guardianship assistance payments; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 2008 PA 260 (MCL 722.874). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4696'25
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #114 Yeas 101 Nays 3 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
No Source ↗ -
HB 4696
Children: guardians; definition of relative under the guardianship assistance act; modify. Amends sec. 2 of 2008 PA 260 (MCL 722.872). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4697'25
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #113 Yeas 101 Nays 3 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
No Source ↗ -
HB 4471
Retirement: county employees; employment of retirant in a county sheriff's office; allow without forfeiting retirement allowance. Amends sec. 12a of 1851 PA 156 (MCL 46.12a).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #115 Yeas 100 Nays 4 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5577
Land use: other; coordinate systems; update. Amends secs. 1, 1a, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 & 9 of 1964 PA 9 (MCL 54.231 et seq.) & repeals secs. 2, 5 & 5a of 1964 PA 9 (MCL 54.232 et seq.).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #112 Yeas 106 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5228
Occupations: real estate; disclosure regarding real estate agency relationship; modify. Amends sec. 2517 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2517). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5227'25, HB 5229'25
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #110 Yeas 105 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5229
Occupations: real estate; waiver of services in limited service agreement; modify. Amends sec. 2512d of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2512d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5227'25, HB 5228'25
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #111 Yeas 105 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5227
Occupations: real estate; real estate broker prohibited conduct; modify. Amends sec. 2512 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2512). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5228'25, HB 5229'25
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #109 Yeas 105 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4765
Elections: registration; proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote and identification when voting; require. Amends secs. 493a, 493b, 495, 509gg & 509ii of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.493a et seq.) & adds sec. 496c.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #107 Yeas 58 Nays 46 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4720
Elections: voting equipment; use of electronic voting systems that contain certain parts or equipment; prohibit. Amends secs. 795 & 795a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.795 & 168.795a).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #106 Yeas 63 Nays 41 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5688
Sales tax: other; deduction or exclusion and audit of qualified delivery network sales; provide for. Amends sec. 2d of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.52d).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #108 Yeas 81 Nays 23 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 274
Highways: memorial; portion of US-131; designate as the "Master Sergeant Gregory T. Kuhse Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 111.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #105 Yeas 104 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5343
Liquor: spirits; definition of mixed spirit drink; modify. Amends sec. 109 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1109).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #91 Yeas 82 Nays 22 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5249
Health: emergency services; ambulance operation adaptive care license; create. Amends sec. 20920 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20920).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #90 Yeas 103 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4908
Occupations: cosmetologists; shampoo services performed in a cosmetology establishment by certain cosmetology apprentices; allow. Amends sec. 1203a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1203a).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #89 Yeas 104 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 6
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4582
Torts: premises liability; open and obvious defense; provide for. Creates new act.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #85 Yeas 58 Nays 48 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4584
Elections: school; millage elections; limit to November elections. Amends secs. 312, 641 & 821 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.312 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4583'25
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #87 Yeas 56 Nays 50 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4583
Property tax: millage; millage elections; limit to November elections. Amends secs. 24f & 36 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.24f & 211.36).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #86 Yeas 56 Nays 50 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5158
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for delivery of controlled substance causing serious injury; provide for. Amends sec. 16d, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16d). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5157'25
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #84 Yeas 57 Nays 49 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4711
Liens: other; requirements for self-service storage rental agreements; provide for. Amends sec. 3 of 1985 PA 148 (MCL 570.523).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #82 Yeas 89 Nays 17 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5157
Crimes: penalties; delivery of controlled substance causing serious injury; provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 89a.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #83 Yeas 57 Nays 49 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5032
School aid: conditions; use of school aid funds for special elections; prohibit Amends sec. 1361 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1361).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #88 Yeas 57 Nays 49 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5125
Crimes: penalties; enhanced penalties for theft of cargo; provide for. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 356e.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #80 Yeas 87 Nays 20 Excused 0 Not Voting 3
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5126
Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for theft of cargo; create. Amends sec. 16r, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16r). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5125'25
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #81 Yeas 86 Nays 21 Excused 0 Not Voting 3
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5430
Recreation: campgrounds; regulations regarding individuals residing at campgrounds; provide for. Amends sec. 12501 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.12501) & adds sec. 12510a.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #78 Yeas 89 Nays 18 Excused 0 Not Voting 3
No Source ↗ -
HB 4949
Recreation: other; exemption from liability for sport shooting ranges; modify. Amends secs. 2 & 2a of 1989 PA 269 (MCL 691.1542 & 691.1542a).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #79 Yeas 56 Nays 51 Excused 0 Not Voting 3
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4790
Health occupations: physicians; continuing education on menopause and related conditions; provide for. Amends secs. 17033 & 17533 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17033 & 333.17533).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #76 Yeas 100 Nays 9 Excused 0 Not Voting 1
No Source ↗ -
HB 5233
Labor: leave; paid military leave for certain members of a fire department or law enforcement agency; provide. Creates new act.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #75 Yeas 101 Nays 8 Excused 0 Not Voting 1
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5232
Labor: leave; local unit of government's option to provide paid leave for military active service; modify to reflect mandatory paid leave for certain members of law enforcement agencies and fire departments. Amends sec. 3a of 1955 PA 133 (MCL 32.273a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5233'25
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #74 Yeas 101 Nays 8 Excused 0 Not Voting 1
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4791
Health: other; menopause transition awareness program; establish. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 9135.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #77 Yeas 100 Nays 9 Excused 0 Not Voting 1
No Source ↗ -
HB 5385
Insurance: other; captive insurance company limited certificate of authority; modify. Amends sec. 4603 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4603).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #72 Yeas 104 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
No Source ↗ -
HB 5381
Insurance: other; definitions in the insurance code of 1956; revise. Amends sec. 4601 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4601).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #68 Yeas 104 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
No Source ↗ -
HB 5382
Insurance: other; special purpose financial captive plan of operation; modify. Amends sec. 4731 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4731).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #69 Yeas 104 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
No Source ↗ -
HB 5380
Insurance: other; sponsor of sponsored captive insurance company; modify. Amends sec. 4665 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4665).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #67 Yeas 104 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
No Source ↗ -
HB 5162
Controlled substances: schedules; scheduling of certain controlled substances; modify. Amends sec. 7204 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7204).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #66 Yeas 99 Nays 7 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5383
Insurance: other; limited certificate of authority to transact insurance or reinsurance; modify. Amends sec. 4705 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4705).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #70 Yeas 106 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5386
Insurance: other; captive insurance company reports and inquiries; modify. Amends secs. 4621 & 4625 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4621 & 500.4625).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #73 Yeas 104 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
No Source ↗ -
HB 5384
Insurance: other; sponsored captive insurance companies; modify. Amends sec. 4667 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.4667).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #71 Yeas 104 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
No Source ↗ -
HB 5364
Education: other; revision to state academic standards; require approval of the legislature for. Amends sec. 1278 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #62 Yeas 56 Nays 50 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5468
Elections: petitions; information required on candidate nominating petitions; modify. Amends secs. 303, 386, 544c & 590h of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.303 et seq.) & adds sec. 544g.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #64 Yeas 103 Nays 3 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5451
Food: service establishments; annual fire inspections for food trucks; provide for. Amends sec. 6135 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.6135) & adds secs. 2130 & 6115a.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #61 Yeas 96 Nays 10 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5467
Elections: candidates; deadline for the replacement of candidate; provide for. Amends secs. 165, 169, 195, 198, 255, 260, 352 & 357 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.165 et seq.).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #63 Yeas 60 Nays 46 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5450
Food: service establishments; annual fire inspections for food trucks; provide for. Amends sec. 3113 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.3113).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #60 Yeas 63 Nays 43 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4572
Appropriations: department of military and veterans affairs; appropriations for Selfridge Air National Guard Base for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #65 Yeas 65 Nays 41 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
No Source ↗ -
HB 4347
Gaming: horse racing; Michigan agriculture and equine industry development fund; modify. Amends secs. 2 & 20 of 1995 PA 279 (MCL 431.302 & 431.320). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4346'25
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #59 Yeas 86 Nays 20 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 5517
Corporate income tax: credits; distributor credit for returnable containers; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 279 & 679.
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #53 Yeas 94 Nays 12 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4909
Occupations: cosmetologists; record retention requirements for cosmetology schools; revise. Amends sec. 1205a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1205a).
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #57 Yeas 105 Nays 1 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Yes Source ↗
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