Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4709: Energy: alternative sources; construction of wind turbines in the Great Lakes; prohibit. Amends title of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1232) & adds sec. 55.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 4709 is a bill introduced in the Michigan House on July 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Energy: alternative sources; construction of wind turbines in the Great Lakes; prohibit. Amends title of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1232) & adds sec. 55. Primary sponsor: Jay DeBoyer (Republican). It lists 52 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 21, 2025): re-referred to Committee on Energy.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 53
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay DeBoyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Greg Alexander | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Joe Aragona | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Brian BeGole | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Timmy Beson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Matt Bierlein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Karl Bohnak | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 109 |
| Ann Bollin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Ken Borton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Steve Carra | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Cam Cavitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Nancy DeBoer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Jim DeSana | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Parker Fairbairn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 107 |
| Joseph Fox | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 101 |
| Steve Frisbie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Alicia St. Germaine | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Phil Green | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Jaime Greene | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Mike Harris | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Mike Hoadley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Nancy Jenkins-Arno | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 34 |
| Gina Johnsen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Tim Kelly | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Tom Kuhn | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 57 |
| Tom Kunse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Sarah Lightner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Rylee Linting | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Matt Maddock | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Greg Markkanen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 110 |
| David Martin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Jerry Neyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Pat Outman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Brad Paquette | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Joe Pavlov | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Bryan Posthumus | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Dave Prestin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 108 |
| Angela Rigas | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Ron Robinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| J.R. Roth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 104 |
| Kathy Schmaltz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Bill Schuette | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Brad Slagh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Rachelle Smit | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Donni Steele | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Jamie Thompson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Mark Tisdel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Curt VanderWall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 102 |
| Greg VanWoerkom | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Pauline Wendzel | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Jason Woolford | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Jennifer Wortz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Doug Wozniak | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- re-referred to Committee on Energy
- placed on second reading
- motion to discharge committee approved
- rule suspended
- referred to Committee on Government Operations
- placed on second reading
- motion to discharge committee approved
- rule suspended
- bill electronically reproduced 07/01/2025
- referred to Committee on Energy
- read a first time
- introduced by Representative Rep. Jay DeBoyer