State · Michigan Senate
Winnie Brinks
State Senator · Senate District 29 · Party: Democratic
396 final-passage votes on record.
A member of Michigan's state Senate, which votes on the state's laws and budget.
- Voted Yes on SB 595 (Land use: other; Michigan-Indiana boundary; provide for survey of parts and for grants to county remonumentation programs. Amends secs. 5, 7, 11 & 13 of 2022 PA 81 (MCL 54.315 et seq.) & repeals this act.). It passed. Oct 28, 2025
- Voted Yes on SB 515 (Housing: other; requirement for certain rental units to be equipped with a carbon monoxide device; provide for. Amends 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601 - 554.616) by adding sec. 1e.). It passed. Oct 23, 2025
- Voted Yes on SB 277 (Sales tax: distribution; disposition of money into the game and fish protection account; provide for. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0276'25). It passed. Oct 21, 2025
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- Since 2019-01-01
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SB 595
Land use: other; Michigan-Indiana boundary; provide for survey of parts and for grants to county remonumentation programs. Amends secs. 5, 7, 11 & 13 of 2022 PA 81 (MCL 54.315 et seq.) & repeals this act.
PASSED ROLL CALL # 285 YEAS 34 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 515
Housing: other; requirement for certain rental units to be equipped with a carbon monoxide device; provide for. Amends 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601 - 554.616) by adding sec. 1e.
PASSED ROLL CALL # 281 YEAS 23 NAYS 12 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 277
Sales tax: distribution; disposition of money into the game and fish protection account; provide for. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0276'25
PASSED ROLL CALL # 280 YEAS 22 NAYS 14 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 276
Natural resources: fishing; structuring of fishing licenses and hunting licenses; revise. Amends secs. 43520, 43522, 43523a, 43523b, 43524, 43525b, 43525c, 43527a, 43528, 43528a, 43528b, 43529, 43531, 43532, 43532a, 43533, 43535, 43540a, 43540c, 43546 & 43553 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43520 et seq.) & adds sec. 503d. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0277'25
PASSED ROLL CALL # 279 YEAS 23 NAYS 13 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
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SB 456
Law enforcement: reports; notification of the public through wireless devices of a missing senior or vulnerable adult; provide for. Amends title & sec. 5 of 2012 PA 176 (MCL 28.715).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 278 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
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SB 330
Courts: juries; exemption from jury service; expand. Amends sec. 1307a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1307a).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 277 YEAS 34 NAYS 2 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
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SB 596
State finance: budgets; legislatively directed spending items; create a request and monitoring process for. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 364. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4420'25
PASSED ROLL CALL # 276 YEAS 31 NAYS 5 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4962
Military affairs: other; Michigan National Guard member benefit fund; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4958'25, HB 4953'25
PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 274 YEAS 33 NAYS 1 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0
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SB 370
Military affairs: other; Tricare premium reimbursement program; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0540'25, SB 0542'25, HB 4962'25
PASSED ROLL CALL # 273 YEAS 34 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0
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HB 4706
Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
SENATE ADOPTED CONFERENCE REPORT WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 258 YEAS 31 NAYS 5 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4392
Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations from the natural resources trust fund; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 259 YEAS 35 NAYS 1 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
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SB 166
Appropriations: school aid; fiscal year 2025-2026 appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends, adds & repeals (See bill).
SENATE ADOPTED CONFERENCE REPORT WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 257 YEAS 31 NAYS 5 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
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SB 577
Water supply: other; fees related to water resources; modify. Amends sec. 9 of 1976 PA 399 (MCL 325.1009).
ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL # 266 YEAS 23 NAYS 13 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4182
Use tax: exemptions; motor fuel sales; exempt. Amends sec. 21 of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.111) & adds sec. 4gg. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4180'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4183'25, SB 0578'25
PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 271 YEAS 31 NAYS 5 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
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HB 4183
Transportation: motor fuel tax; motor fuel tax; increase and expand applicability. Amends sec. 8 of 2000 PA 403 (MCL 207.1008). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4180'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4182'25, SB 0578'25
PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 272 YEAS 24 NAYS 12 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4161
Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for October 1 to 8, 2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 254 YEAS 31 NAYS 2 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 2
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4706
Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act.
PASSED ROLL CALL # 255 YEAS 21 NAYS 10 EXCUSED 6 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 420
Civil rights: open meetings; the children trust Michigan state board; allow to meet remotely under the open meetings act. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0418'25
PASSED ROLL CALL # 236 YEAS 22 NAYS 14 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 109
State management: funds; cap and distribution of funds in the disaster and contingency fund; modify, and create new fund. Amends title & secs. 18 & 19 of 1976 PA 390 (MCL 30.418 & 30.419) & adds sec. 18a.
PASSED ROLL CALL # 238 YEAS 24 NAYS 12 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
HB 4524
Property: recording; marketable record title act; revise. Amends title & secs. 1, 1a, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 8 of 1945 PA 200 (MCL 565.101 et seq.) & adds sec. 5a.
PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 233 YEAS 35 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 2
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SB 566
Worker's compensation: other; certain filing fees and redemption fees; require to be established by rule. Amends secs. 625 & 835 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.625 & 418.835).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 253 YEAS 19 NAYS 16 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 421
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
PASSED ROLL CALL # 237 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 563
Aeronautics: other; aircraft registration fees; modify. Amends sec. 77 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.77).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 251 YEAS 19 NAYS 16 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 574
State management: funds; money in the 21st century jobs trust fund; modify disbursement of. Amends sec. 7 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.257).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 244 YEAS 19 NAYS 17 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 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
PASSED ROLL CALL # 243 YEAS 26 NAYS 10 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 575
Local government: financing; certain filing fees; modify. Amends secs. 303 & 319 of 2001 PA 34 (MCL 141.2303 & 141.2319).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 245 YEAS 19 NAYS 17 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 418
Children: child abuse or child neglect; child abuse and neglect prevention act; modify. Amends title & secs. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 & 12 of 1982 PA 250 (MCL 722.602 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0421'25, HB 4805'25, HB 4808'25
PASSED ROLL CALL # 234 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 383
Higher education: financial aid; Michigan achievement skills scholarship; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0382'25
PASSED ROLL CALL # 240 YEAS 25 NAYS 11 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 419
Children: other; rolling average amount for disbursement under the children’s trust fund; increase. Amends sec. 1 of 1982 PA 249 (MCL 21.171).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 235 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 576
State management: funds; energy efficiency revolving fund; establish. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594) by adding sec. 475.
PASSED ROLL CALL # 246 YEAS 19 NAYS 17 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 541
Military affairs: other; Michigan National Guard member benefit fund; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0540'25, SB 0542'25
PASSED ROLL CALL # 242 YEAS 30 NAYS 6 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 579
Natural resources: other; certain fees in the natural resources and environmental protection act; modify. Amends secs. 3104, 3110, 3118, 3120, 4104, 11153, 30104, 30109, 32312 & 32513 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3104 et seq.).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 249 YEAS 19 NAYS 17 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 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
PASSED ROLL CALL # 248 YEAS 19 NAYS 17 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 565
Property tax: exemptions; fund from which municipalities are reimbursed for certain revenue lost due to the small business property tax exemption; modify to require that unused funds lapse to the general fund. Amends sec. 3a of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.253a).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 252 YEAS 19 NAYS 16 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 382
Higher education: financial aid; Michigan achievement scholarship; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0383'25
PASSED ROLL CALL # 239 YEAS 23 NAYS 13 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 273
Agriculture: other; water quality protection fee; extend sunset. Amends sec. 8715 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.8715) & repeals (See bill).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 250 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 540
Military affairs: other; child care reimbursement for Michigan National Guard members; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0542'25, HB 4962'25
PASSED ROLL CALL # 241 YEAS 30 NAYS 6 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 577
Water supply: other; fees related to water resources; modify. Amends sec. 9 of 1976 PA 399 (MCL 325.1009).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 247 YEAS 19 NAYS 17 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 294
Crimes: animals; forfeiture of seized animals and restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; amend. Amends sec. 50b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50b).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 230 YEAS 29 NAYS 4 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 293
Animals: care and treatment; forfeiture of seized animals and restitution for the animals' care; amend. Amends sec. 50 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 229 YEAS 29 NAYS 4 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 413
Health occupations: psychologists; licensure requirements for limited licensed psychologists; modify and modify membership of Michigan board of psychology. Amends secs. 18221, 18223, 18233 & 18237 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18221 et seq.).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 228 YEAS 33 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 533
Elections: offenses; false statements or misrepresentations concerning elections; prohibit. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 931c.
PASSED ROLL CALL # 227 YEAS 19 NAYS 14 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 204
Education: school districts; policy and procedures regarding closure of a school building; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1258.
PASSED ROLL CALL # 226 YEAS 19 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 501
Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact. Amends secs. 16335, 17801 & 17821 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16335 et seq.) & adds secs. 17820a & 17820b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4101'25
PASSED ROLL CALL # 224 YEAS 32 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 5 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 395
Natural resources: gas and oil; definitions in the crude oil and petroleum act; update. Amends sec. 1 of 1929 PA 16 (MCL 483.1). TIE BAR WITH: SB 394'25
PASSED ROLL CALL # 220 YEAS 31 NAYS 6 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 398
Health: substance use disorder treatment; substance use disorder services programs requirements; modify, and prohibit the promulgation of certain rules. Amends secs. 6230 & 6234 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.6230 & 333.6234).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 222 YEAS 37 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 394
Natural resources: gas and oil; ownership and conveyance rights associated with pore space; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 395'25
PASSED ROLL CALL # 219 YEAS 29 NAYS 7 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 1
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 396
Environmental protection: air pollution; regulation of carbon sequestration; provide for. Amends secs. 502 & 1301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.502 & 324.1301); adds sec. 52509 & subch. 6 to ch. 3 of art. III. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0394'25, SB 0395'25
PASSED ROLL CALL # 221 YEAS 29 NAYS 7 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 1
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 246
Environmental protection: hazardous waste; environmental protection; landfills; disposal fees; increase, and limit certain disposal wells and TENORM disposal. Amends secs. 11102, 11103, 11104, 11108, 11109, 11110, 11125, 11132, 11514b, 11525a, 62501 & 62509 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11102 et seq.); adds secs. 11122, 62508b & 62509d & repeals secs. 11111 & 11112 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.11111 & 324.11112).
PASSED ROLL CALL # 217 YEAS 19 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗ -
SB 363
Consumer protection: identity theft; references to identity theft protection act in 1846 RS 1; update. Amends sec. 9 of 1846 RS 1 (MCL 8.9). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0360'25
PASSED ROLL CALL # 215 YEAS 19 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0
Yes Source ↗
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