Michigan · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution
HR 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.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HR 313 is a resolution introduced in the Michigan House on May 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Rachelle Smit (Republican). It lists 41 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): roll call Roll Call #145 Yeas 56 Nays 50 Excused 0 Not Voting 4.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 42
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachelle Smit | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Greg Alexander | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Brian BeGole | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Timmy Beson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Matt Bierlein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| 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 |
| Jay DeBoyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| 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 |
| 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 Kunse | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| 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 |
| Luke Meerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Jerry Neyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| 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 |
| Josh Schriver | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Bill Schuette | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Brad Slagh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Donni Steele | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Jamie Thompson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Curt VanderWall | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 102 |
| Jason Woolford | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Jennifer Wortz | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- roll call Roll Call #145 Yeas 56 Nays 50 Excused 0 Not Voting 4
- adopted
- rule 71 suspended
- introduced by Representative Rep. Rachelle Smit