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Republican · Senate District 30

Mark Huizenga

In office since 2021. Across the 1 session on record, Mark authored 7 bills, of which 0 passed both chambers, and voted with most of their party on 57% of party-line roll calls.

Positions held

Seats and offices in this government, as Open States dates them.

  1. 2023–presentSenate District 30Now
  2. 2021–2023Senate District 28
  3. until 2021House District 74

Record by session

The seat and party they held in each session, and what they did in it. Choose a session to see it in detail below.

SessionSeatAuthoredPassedWith partyVotes missed
2025-2026 Regular SessionSenate District 307057%0.0%

Bills authored

7

Authored bills passed both chambers

0%

0 of 7

Votes with party

57%

188 party-line votes

Record votes missed

0.0%

0 of 528

Record by topic

How often they voted yes on contested bills under each topic, in every session on record, beside their party and the chamber on the same bills; a line under a topic marks a gap of 15 points or more. This shows how often they back the legislation that reaches a vote, not which side of an issue a bill was on. How this is counted

TopicAuthoredContested votesVoted yesPartyChamber
Appropriations03027%15%59%
State agencies (existing)Yes more often than most Republicans42945%20%63%
ElectionsNo more often than most Republicans0150%33%69%
Economic developmentYes more often than most Republicans01464%26%66%
InsuranceYes more often than most Republicans01242%15%61%
CrimesYes more often than most Republicans11173%44%72%
Consumer protectionYes more often than most Republicans01118%2%55%
Civil rightsYes more often than most Republicans01164%20%61%
Civil procedureYes more often than most Republicans01050%19%63%
ChildrenYes more often than most Republicans0989%20%60%
HousingYes more often than most Republicans0989%24%64%
Labor0933%31%60%

In the 2025-2026 Regular Session

Compared with the Senate

Dot: this member. Tick: the median member of the chamber.

Bills authored

7median 32

78% below the chamber median

Authored bills passed

0%median 5%

100% below the chamber median

Votes with party

57%median 97%

On roll calls where most Republicans and most Democrats voted on opposite sides.

Record votes missed

0.0%median 0.0%

0 of 528 record votes not cast.

Bills co-authored or sponsored

30median 73.5

59% below the chamber median

How far their bills got

Legislation this member filed as primary author, by the furthest milestone reached.

Filed7Referred to committee7100%Heard in committee00%Reported from committee0Passed first chamber0Passed second chamber0Sent to governor0Became law0

Breaking with the party

The 25 most recent party-line votes where this member sided against most of their own party.

  • Sep 10, 2026SB 1135 Retirement: state employees; 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 1986 PA 182 (MCL 38.1601 - 38.1674) by adding secs. 24c, 24d, 24e & 24f. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1133'26, SB 1134'26PASSED ROLL CALL # 239 YEAS 27 NAYS 8 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Sep 10, 2026SB 1134 Retirement: state employees; election process to transfer certain law enforcement officers to the Michigan state police retirement system; provide for. Amends sec. 55 of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.55) & adds secs. 50b, 50c, 50d, 64a, 64b & 64c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1133'26, SB 1135'26PASSED ROLL CALL # 237 YEAS 27 NAYS 8 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Sep 10, 2026SB 885 Criminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create. Creates new act.PASSED ROLL CALL # 246 YEAS 27 NAYS 8 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Sep 10, 2026SB 1133 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 1135'26PASSED ROLL CALL # 236 YEAS 27 NAYS 8 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Sep 9, 2026HB 5482 State agencies (existing): generally; plans to correct audit recommendations; require notification to the legislature if the executive branch fails to prepare. Amends sec. 242 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1242).PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 232 YEAS 24 NAYS 10 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Sep 9, 2026SB 729 State finance: authorities; outstanding obligations of the state building authority; provide exception to the limit of. Amends sec. 8 of 1964 PA 183 (MCL 830.418).HOUSE AMENDMENT(S) CONCURRED IN ROLL CALL # 229 YEAS 24 NAYS 10 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 3, 2026SB 878 Appropriations: omnibus; supplemental appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.SENATE ADOPTED CONFERENCE REPORT WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 227 YEAS 27 NAYS 9 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 3, 2026SB 966 Housing: housing development authority; housing opportunity tax credit program; establish and administer. Amends sec. 22 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1422) & adds sec. 22e. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5806'26, HB 5807'26ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL # 223 YEAS 22 NAYS 14 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 3, 2026SB 903 School aid: other; requirements for districts to receive weighted funding; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1280h.ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL # 222 YEAS 24 NAYS 12 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 3, 2026HB 5807 Insurance: other; housing opportunity tax credits against the retaliatory tax; provide for. Amends secs. 476a & 476b of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.476a & 500.476b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5805'26, HB 5806'26PASSED ROLL CALL # 182 YEAS 21 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 3, 2026HB 4824 Liquor: other; definition of brand; modify. Amends secs. 105 & 1115 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105 436.2115) & adds sec. 604.PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 224 YEAS 25 NAYS 11 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 3, 2026HB 5630 Appropriations: school aid omnibus; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends, adds & repeals (See bill).SENATE ADOPTED CONFERENCE REPORT WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 228 YEAS 25 NAYS 11 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 3, 2026SB 81 Courts: other; Michigan indigent defense commission act; expand duties to include indigent defense of youth. Amends title & secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21 & 23 of 2013 PA 93 (MCL 780.983 et seq.) & adds sec. 14.ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL # 215 YEAS 23 NAYS 13 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 3, 2026SB 723 Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; transformational brownfield plan; modify. Amends secs. 2, 13c, 14a & 16 of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2652 et seq.) & adds secs.16a & 16b.ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL # 221 YEAS 24 NAYS 12 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 3, 2026SB 527 Courts: funding; allocation of certain fees and distributions from the juror compensation reimbursement fund; modify. Amends secs. 151d & 321 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.151d & 600.321).PASSED ROLL CALL # 185 YEAS 23 NAYS 13 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 3, 2026SB 1052 Human services: medical services; definition of kickbacks or bribes; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 1977 PA 72 (MCL 400.604).PASSED ROLL CALL # 187 YEAS 22 NAYS 14 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 3, 2026HB 6043 Children: child care; Tri-Share child care program and fund and CareShare arrangement; establish. Amends 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 - 722.128) by adding secs. 6b & 6c.PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 184 YEAS 23 NAYS 13 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 3, 2026HB 5806 Individual income tax: credit; housing opportunity tax credits; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 281 & 678. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5805'26, HB 5807'26PASSED ROLL CALL # 181 YEAS 21 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 3, 2026HB 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 # 178 YEAS 26 NAYS 10 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 3, 2026HB 4808 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: HB 4807'25PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 189 YEAS 22 NAYS 14 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 2, 2026SB 792 Economic development: obsolete property and rehabilitation; obsolete property rehabilitation act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 6, 7, 14, 16 & 17 of 2000 PA 146 (MCL 125.2782 et seq.).PASSED ROLL CALL # 170 YEAS 26 NAYS 11 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jul 2, 2026SB 793 Economic development: plant rehabilitation; industrial facility tax; modify. Amends secs. 3, 6, 7 & 9 of 1974 PA 198 (MCL 207.553 et seq.).PASSED ROLL CALL # 171 YEAS 26 NAYS 11 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jun 24, 2026SB 278 Housing: other; housing and community development fund; modify. Amends secs. 58, 58b & 58c of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1458 et seq.).PASSED ROLL CALL # 156 YEAS 24 NAYS 13 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jun 24, 2026SB 480 Children: child care; definition of minor in the child care organizations act; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111).PASSED ROLL CALL # 154 YEAS 26 NAYS 11 EXCUSED 1 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no
  • Jun 18, 2026SB 968 Insurance: other; state low-income housing tax credit; create. Amends secs. 476a & 476b of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.476a & 500.476b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0966'26, SB 0967'26PASSED ROLL CALL # 140 YEAS 23 NAYS 13 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0Voted yes · party no

Authored legislation

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BillAuthorProgressStatusLast action
SB 927Human services: medical services; coverage for behavioral health transportation; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109y. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0928'26Mark HuizengaRReferred to committeeIn progressApr 23, 2026REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SB 928Health: licensing; behavioral health transportation licensing requirements; provide for. Amends 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1001 - 330.2106) by adding ch. 9B. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0927'26Mark HuizengaRReferred to committeeIn progressApr 23, 2026REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SB 926Courts: judges; circuit court judgeships for Kent County; increase. Amends sec. 518 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.518).Mark HuizengaRReferred to committeeIn progressApr 23, 2026REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SB 461Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for manufacturing, creating, delivering, or possessing with intent certain schedule 1 and 2 controlled substances; amend. Amends sec. 13m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13m). TIE BAR WITH: SB 460'25Mark HuizengaRReferred to committeeIn progressJun 26, 2025REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SB 452Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Kent County; provide for. Creates land transfer act.Mark HuizengaRReferred to committeeIn progressJun 26, 2025REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SB 298Health: screening; pilot program to assess the effects of PFAS on certain participants; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 57A. TIE BAR WITH: SB 299'25Mark HuizengaRReferred to committeeIn progressMay 13, 2025REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES
SB 299Health: screening; pilot program to assess the effects of PFAS on certain participants; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 5753, 5755, 5757, 5759 & 5761 to pt. 57A. TIE BAR WITH: SB 298'25Mark HuizengaRReferred to committeeIn progressMay 13, 2025REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES

Voting record

528 roll-call votes in every session on record, newest first.

  • Nov 5, 2026SB 1027 Financial institutions: credit unions; requirements for amending the bylaws of credit unions; modify. Amends sec. 303 of 2003 PA 215 (MCL 490.303).PASSED ROLL CALL # 265 YEAS 33 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 5 NOT VOTING 0 · 33–0, passyes
  • Nov 5, 2026SB 17 Holidays: other; Diwali; designate as a holiday. Creates new act.PASSED ROLL CALL # 268 YEAS 33 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 5 NOT VOTING 0 · 33–0, passyes
  • Nov 5, 2026SB 1030 Financial institutions: credit unions; notices to credit union members of certain mergers; modify requirements for. Amends sec. 371 of 2003 PA 215 (MCL 490.371).PASSED ROLL CALL # 267 YEAS 33 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 5 NOT VOTING 0 · 33–0, passyes
  • Nov 5, 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 ROLL CALL # 264 YEAS 33 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 5 NOT VOTING 0 · 33–0, passyes
  • Nov 5, 2026SB 1029 Financial institutions: credit unions; notice requirements for certain closures by credit unions; modify. Amends sec. 221 of 2003 PA 215 (MCL 490.221).PASSED ROLL CALL # 266 YEAS 33 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 5 NOT VOTING 0 · 33–0, passyes
  • Oct 14, 2026HB 5356 Vehicles: title; requirements for transfer of title by a dealer; provide for. Amends 14, 41a, 78, 217, 217c, 233, 233a, 233b, 234, 238, 239, 240, 248, 248a, 248j, 249, 250, 258, 801b, 806 & 810a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.14 et seq.) & adds sec. 9b.PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 263 YEAS 31 NAYS 3 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0 · 31–3, passyes
  • Oct 14, 2026SB 1113 Occupations: accounting; required hours of instruction for accountants; revise. Amends secs. 725, 727a & 729 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.725 et seq.).PASSED ROLL CALL # 262 YEAS 34 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0 · 34–0, passyes
  • Oct 14, 2026SB 979 Retirement: other; continuing education requirements for trustees; provide for. Amends sec. 13 of 1965 PA 314 (MCL 38.1133).PASSED ROLL CALL # 261 YEAS 34 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0 · 34–0, passyes
  • Oct 1, 2026HB 4599 Crimes: organized; certain definitions related to gift card fraud; provide for. Amends 2012 PA 455 (MCL 752.1081 - 752.1087) by adding sec. 3a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4598'25PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 254 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 · 36–0, passyes
  • Oct 1, 2026HB 4301 Vehicles: emergency vehicles; definition of authorized emergency vehicle; expand. Amends secs. 2 & 698 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.2 & 257.698). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4302'25PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 249 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 · 36–0, passyes
  • Oct 1, 2026SB 433 State agencies (existing): health and human services; educational materials regarding health dangers for youth using high-potency THC and cannabis products; require the department to provide. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1509.ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL # 259 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 · 36–0, passyes
  • Oct 1, 2026HB 4302 Vehicles: emergency vehicles; exception to commercial driver license for authorized emergency vehicles of Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System; create. Amends sec. 312e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.312e). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4301'25PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 250 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 · 36–0, passyes
  • Oct 1, 2026HB 4678 Agriculture: weights and measures; certain definitions; provide for. Amends 1964 PA 283 (MCL 290.601 - 290.635) by adding sec. 28g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4679'25PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 251 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 · 36–0, passyes
  • Oct 1, 2026HB 5514 Children: other; prohibition of use of certain restraint while transporting youths to certain youth residential treatment programs; provide for. Creates new act.PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 256 YEAS 35 NAYS 1 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 · 35–1, passyes
  • Oct 1, 2026SB 988 Property tax: tax tribunal; number of days to appeal a claim for poverty exemption; modify. Amends sec. 53c of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.53c).PASSED ROLL CALL # 257 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 · 36–0, passyes
  • Oct 1, 2026HB 4679 Agriculture: weights and measures; certain definitions; provide for. Amends secs. 10 & 28c of 1964 PA 283 (MCL 290.610 & 290.628c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4678'25PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 252 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 · 36–0, passyes
  • Oct 1, 2026HB 4703 Insurance: health insurers; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ss.PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 248 YEAS 32 NAYS 4 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 · 32–4, passyes
  • Oct 1, 2026SB 791 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 ROLL CALL # 258 YEAS 33 NAYS 3 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 · 33–3, passyes
  • Oct 1, 2026SB 1132 Military affairs: other; Camp Grayling improvement fund; establish. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding secs. 388a, 388b, 388c, 388d, 388e & 388f.PASSED ROLL CALL # 255 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 · 36–0, passyes
  • Oct 1, 2026HB 4598 Crimes: organized; gift card fraud; provide for. Amends sec. 4 of 2012 PA 455 (MCL 752.1084).PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 253 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 · 36–0, passyes
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