Bill Sponsor
James DeSana
Michigan · State Representative · District 29 · Republican
Overview
Bills
Votes
Address
Room N-793, Anderson House Office Building 124 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933
Phone
517-373-0475
Address
House Office Building P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909
Address
Room N-793, Anderson House Office Building 124 N. Capitol Ave., Lansing, MI 48933
Phone
517-373-0475
Address
House Office Building P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909
Featured Bills
Jun 03, 2026
Passed House
Cosponsor
Michigan House Resolution 327
A resolution to declare June 2026 as Dairy Month in the state of Michigan.
Active
May 13, 2026
Passed House
Cosponsor
Michigan House Resolution 313
A resolution to urge Jocelyn Benson to release all information in her possession related to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s operations, including any details concerning the organization’s alleged payments to individuals associated with extremist groups, and to publicly address her role in the organization.
Active
Mar 24, 2026
Passed Senate
Cosponsor
Michigan House Bill 5652
Civil procedure: other; racing facilities and racetracks; provide immunity from nuisance claims. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 2940a.
Active
Mar 24, 2026
Passed Senate
Cosponsor
Michigan House Bill 5680
Natural resources: fishing; fee for license to use certain fishing devices; eliminate. Amends secs. 47328 & 47330 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.47328 & 324.47330).
Active
Mar 10, 2026
Passed Senate
Cosponsor
Michigan House Bill 5364
Education: other; revision to state academic standards; require approval of the legislature for. Amends sec. 1278 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278).
Active
Recent Votes
Jun 18, 2026
Voted No
No
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #229 Yeas 66 Nays 40 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Passed
Michigan House Bill 5081
Education: special education; at least 1 teacher trained in Orton-Gillingham approach principles; require each school district to employ. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1253.
Jun 18, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #230 Yeas 104 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Passed
Michigan House Bill 5646
Education: other; certain requirements for the approval of teacher preparation programs; create. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1531k.
Jun 18, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #231 Yeas 104 Nays 2 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Passed
Michigan House Bill 5697
Education: teachers and administrators; completion of certain training for K-5 teachers; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1531k.
Jun 18, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #235 Yeas 99 Nays 7 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
Passed
Michigan House Bill 5931
Tobacco: other; cigar bars and tobacco specialty retail stores; modify affidavit submission process for. Amends sec. 12606a of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.12606a).
Jun 18, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #232 Yeas 105 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 5
Passed
Michigan House Bill 5957
Education: teachers and administrators; expiration of nonrenewable temporary teaching certificate; modify. Amends sec. 1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531).
Jun 18, 2026
Voted Yes
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Yes
passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #234 Yeas 105 Nays 0 Excused 0 Not Voting 5
Passed
Michigan House Bill 5989
Highways: memorial; portion of M-40; designate as the "Chief David Haverdink Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 126.