Michigan Upper July 3, 2026

PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 209 YEAS 35 NAYS 1 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0

27 yes 3 no

pass

The Michigan Upper voted 27 to 3 on July 3, 2026. 90% of members voting cast a yes vote. The bill's recorded status after this vote is "assigned PA 27'26 with immediate effect".

The bill

HB 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. 1531l.

How each member voted

Voted yes 19

Aric Nesbitt R-MI
Chedrick Greene D-MI
Dayna Polehanki D-MI
Jim Runestad R-MI
John Cherry D-MI
Kevin Daley R-MI
Lana Theis R-MI
Mark Huizenga R-MI
Mary Cavanagh D-MI
Michele Hoitenga R-MI
Paul Wojno D-MI
Rick Outman R-MI
Ruth Johnson R-MI
Sarah Anthony D-MI
Sean McCann D-MI
Stephanie Chang D-MI
Thomas Albert R-MI
Veronica Klinefelt D-MI
Winnie Brinks D-MI

Voted no 3

Dan Lauwers R-MI
Jeff Irwin D-MI
Sylvia Santana D-MI

Official source

Official roll call record

Last updated July 27, 2026.