Michigan · Current officeholder
Dan Lauwers
Republican Michigan Senate, District 25
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Sponsored legislation
97 bills in the current data (8 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.
| Bill | Title | Role | Stage | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 146 | A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for John Joseph Henry Schwarz, M.D., former member of the Michigan Senate. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | October 14, 2026 |
| SCR 16 | A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for John Pappageorge, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | October 14, 2026 |
| SB 1202 | Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the animal agriculture alliance; provide for. Creates appropriation act. | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 14, 2026 |
| SB 1201 | Agriculture: other; Michigan animal agriculture alliance; establish. Amends 1988 PA 466 (MCL 287.701 - 287.746) by adding sec. 35. | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 14, 2026 |
| SR 145 | A resolution to recognize October 1, 2026, as Auto Heritage Day. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | October 1, 2026 |
| SR 138 | A resolution to recognize the 70th anniversary of the General Motors Global Technical Center in Warren. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | September 10, 2026 |
| SR 136 | A resolution to designate September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | September 9, 2026 |
| SB 71 | Highways: bridges; Mackinac Bridge; designate as a key facility. Amends sec. 552c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.552c). | Co-sponsor | Enacted | July 29, 2026 |
| SJR K | State management: other; use of autopen to sign bills, executive orders, or clemency documents; prohibit. Amends sec. 14, art. V & adds sec. 31 to art. V of the state constitution. | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 1, 2026 |
| SB 1083 | Taxation: administration; calculation of interest and penalties related to the issuance of certain refunds; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.30). | Co-sponsor | In committee | July 1, 2026 |
| SCR 13 | A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for R. Robert Geake, former member of the Senate and House of Representatives. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | June 25, 2026 |
| SB 1054 | Elections: absent voters; no reason absentee voting; eliminate, and require electors to provide a reason to vote an absent voter ballot. Amends secs. 2, 509aa, 759, 759a & 761 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.2 et seq.); adds sec. 758 & repeals secs. 6, 759e, 759f & 759g of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.6 et seq). | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 23, 2026 |
| SB 728 | Liquor: other; consumption of alcoholic liquor purchased from licensed premises within airport terminals in unlicensed areas of airport terminals; provide for. Amends sec. 507 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1507). | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 18, 2026 |
| SB 1045 | Individual income tax: property tax credit; owner and eligibility of a homestead placed in certain trusts; clarify. Amends sec. 510 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.510). | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 18, 2026 |
| SB 1044 | Individual income tax: property tax credit; definition of homestead; modify. Amends sec. 508 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.508). | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 18, 2026 |
| SB 608 | Industrial Hemp: administration; administration of industrial hemp program; modify. Repeals secs. 101, 103, 105, 201, 211, 213, 215, 217, 301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, 313, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409, 501, 503, 505, 507, 509, 511, 513, 515, 601, 602, 603, 605, 607, 609 & 801 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29101 et seq.) | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 4, 2026 |
| SB 987 | Use tax: collections; collection of use tax on utility bills; prohibit. Amends sec. 4n of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94n). | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 2, 2026 |
| SB 986 | Sales tax: collections; collection of sales tax on utility bills; prohibit. Amends sec. 4n of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54n). | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 2, 2026 |
| SB 1004 | Agriculture: marketing; length of time a cooperative may hold the funds of its members; limit. Amends sec. 4 of 1972 PA 344 (MCL 290.704). | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 21, 2026 |
| SR 124 | A resolution to recognize May 2026 as Treatment Court Month. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 20, 2026 |
| SR 117 | A resolution to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel (MARSP). | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 30, 2026 |
| SR 115 | A resolution to recognize April 29, 2026, as End Jew-Hatred Day. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 29, 2026 |
| SR 111 | A resolution to urge certain actions related to business with Taiwan. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 21, 2026 |
| SB 889 | Agriculture: other; farm produce insurance fund; increase allocation for administrative expenses. Amends sec. 9 of 2003 PA 198 (MCL 285.319). | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 26, 2026 |
| SR 102 | A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Joel Gougeon, former member of the Michigan Senate. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 18, 2026 |
| SCR 12 | A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Bruce Patterson, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | March 12, 2026 |
| SB 773 | 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. | Co-sponsor | In committee | January 29, 2026 |
| SR 89 | A resolution to recognize January 25-31, 2026, as Catholic Schools Week. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 22, 2026 |
| SB 690 | Land use: farmland and open space; legal arrangements eligible for tax credits; expand. Amends sec. 36109 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36109). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0688'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0685'25 | Co-sponsor | Enacted | December 23, 2025 |
| SB 689 | Land use: farmland and open space; relinquishment of farmland from development rights agreements; expand legal arrangements triggering. Amends sec. 36111 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36111). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0688'25, SB 0690'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0685'25 | Primary sponsor | Enacted | December 23, 2025 |
| SB 688 | Land use: farmland and open space; individual essential to farm; update citation. Amends sec. 36103 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36103). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0690'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0685'25 | Co-sponsor | Enacted | December 23, 2025 |
| SB 687 | Land use: farmland and open space; agricultural conservation easement; allow to be held by local unit. Amends sec. 36206 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36206). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0688'25, SB 0690'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0685'25 | Co-sponsor | Enacted | December 23, 2025 |
| SB 686 | Land use: farmland and open space; land subject to conservation easement; allow partial relinquishment of. Amends sec. 36110 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36110). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0685'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0688'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0690'25, SB 0699'25 | Co-sponsor | Enacted | December 23, 2025 |
| SB 685 | Land use: farmland and open space; eligibility for tax credit; grandfather farmland subject to multiple legal arrangements before certain date. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106) by adding sec. 36109b. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0688'25, SB 0690'25, SB 0686'25, SB 0689'25, SB 0687'25, SB 0699'25 | Co-sponsor | Enacted | December 23, 2025 |
| SB 513 | Liquor: other; definition of brand; modify. Amends sec. 105 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105) & adds sec. 604. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0512'25 | Co-sponsor | Enacted | December 23, 2025 |
| SB 512 | Liquor: distribution; general amendments; provide for. Amends secs. 303, 526, 607, 609b, 903b & 1025 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1303 et seq.) & adds secs. 412, 609k & 804. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0513'25 | Co-sponsor | Enacted | December 23, 2025 |
| SCR 10 | A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Donald Koivisto, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | December 16, 2025 |
| SB 507 | Vehicles: registration plates; next of kin special registration plate; create. Amends sec. 803e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803e). | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | December 10, 2025 |
| SR 88 | A resolution calling on Governor Whitmer to opt-in to the new Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program for K-12 education. | Co-sponsor | In committee | December 9, 2025 |
| SCR 8 | A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Irma Clark-Coleman, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | December 2, 2025 |
| SCR 6 | A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Virgil Clark Smith, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | October 23, 2025 |
| SR 77 | A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Charles “Charlie” James Kirk and to condemn all forms of political violence. | Co-sponsor | In committee | October 14, 2025 |
| SB 273 | Agriculture: other; water quality protection fee; extend sunset. Amends sec. 8715 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.8715) & repeals (See bill). | Co-sponsor | Enacted | October 8, 2025 |
| SR 73 | A resolution to recognize October 9, 2025, as Auto Heritage Day. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | October 1, 2025 |
| SJR E | Legislature: other; enactment of appropriation bills by a certain date; require. Amends sec. 31, art. IV, sec. 18, art V, & sec. 17, art. IX of the state constitution. | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 9, 2025 |
| SB 516 | Health: pharmaceuticals; ivermectin; allow over-the-counter access. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 17771 & 17771a. | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 3, 2025 |
| SB 514 | Corporate income tax: credits; distributor credit for returnable containers; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 279 & 679. TIE BAR WITH: SB 512'25 | Co-sponsor | In committee | September 3, 2025 |
| SB 468 | Elections: voting equipment; use of electronic voting systems that contain certain parts or equipment; prohibit. Amends secs. 795 & 795a of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.795 & 168.795a). | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 26, 2025 |
| SB 467 | Transportation: school vehicles; requirements for pupil transportation; modify. Amends sec. 10 of 1990 PA 187 (MCL 257.1810) & adds sec. 10b. | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 26, 2025 |
| SB 461 | Criminal 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 460'25 | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 26, 2025 |
| SB 460 | Crimes: controlled substances; crime of manufacturing, creating, delivering, or possessing with intent certain schedule 1 and 2 controlled substances; modify penalties. Amends sec. 7401 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7401). | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 26, 2025 |
| SB 236 | Corporate income tax: other; sustainable aviation fuel incentive program; create. Creates new act. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 25, 2025 |
| SB 235 | Corporate income tax: credits; credit for use of sustainable aviation fuel; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 678. TIE BAR WITH: SB 236'25 | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 25, 2025 |
| SB 427 | Civil rights: open meetings; remedies for violations of the open meetings act; revise. Amends sec. 11 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.271). | Primary sponsor | In committee | June 17, 2025 |
| SR 58 | A resolution to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States (U.S.) Army. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | June 12, 2025 |
| SB 422 | Campaign finance: violations; authority of the attorney general's office to resolve violations involving the secretary of state; provide for. Amends sec. 15 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.215). | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 12, 2025 |
| SB 410 | Weapons: firearms; corrections code of 1953; update references. Amends sec. 33b of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.233b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 406'25 | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 11, 2025 |
| SB 409 | Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update references. Amends sec. 12, ch. IX & secs. 11b & 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 406'25 | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 11, 2025 |
| SB 408 | Weapons: firearms; natural resources and environmental protection act; update references. Amends sec. 43510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43510). TIE BAR WITH: SB 406'25 | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 11, 2025 |
| SB 407 | Weapons: firearms; 1927 PA 372; update references. Amends secs. 2, 2a, 5b, 5o, 12 & 15 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 406'25 | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 11, 2025 |
| SB 406 | Weapons: firearms; certain provisions regarding weapons; repeal. Amends secs. 231 & 237a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.231 & 750.237a) & repeals secs. 227, 227a, 227c, 227d, 231a & 234d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.227 et seq.). | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 11, 2025 |
| SB 368 | Education: other; definition of qualified higher education expenses under Michigan education savings program; expand to include certain K-12 tuition expenses. Amends sec. 2 of 2000 PA 161 (MCL 390.1472). | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 11, 2025 |
| SB 365 | Traffic control: traffic regulation; filtering between lanes by a motorcycle; allow under certain conditions. Amends sec. 660 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.660). | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 11, 2025 |
| SJR C | Natural resources: other; director of the department of natural resources; provide for election of. Adds sec. 21a to art. V of the state constitution. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 10, 2025 |
| SB 369 | Public utilities: public service commission; calculation of costs of renewable energy; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 6y. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 10, 2025 |
| SB 367 | State: symbol; Vernors; designate as the official state beverage. Creates new act. | Co-sponsor | In committee | June 10, 2025 |
| SCR 5 | A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Darwin Booher, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives. | Co-sponsor | Passed both chambers | May 22, 2025 |
| SB 327 | Land use: farmland and open space; use of farmland for commercial solar facilities; prohibit. Amends sec. 36104e of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.36104e). | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 21, 2025 |
| SB 326 | Labor: other; community and worker economic transition office; eliminate. Repeals 2023 PA 232 (MCL 408.911 - 408.919). | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 21, 2025 |
| SB 325 | Public utilities: public service commission; certain provisions regarding rate cases and integrated resource plans; eliminate. Amends secs. 6a, 6m & 6t of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a et seq.); adds sec. 6x & repeals sec. 6aa of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6aa). | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 21, 2025 |
| SB 324 | Energy: alternative sources; shared savings mechanism; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11) by adding sec. 6x. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 21, 2025 |
| SB 323 | Land use: zoning and growth management; provision subjecting zoning authority to part 8 of clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act; delete. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205). TIE BAR WITH: SB 322'25 | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 21, 2025 |
| SB 322 | Energy: alternative sources; energy waste reduction and electrification standards, renewable energy goals, and MPSC certification preempting local zoning; reverse changes made by 2023 public acts 229, 235, and 233, respectively. Amends title & heading subpt. A of pt. 2 & secs. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 22, 28, 29, 39, 45, 47, 49, 71, 73, 75, 77, 78, 91, 93, 173, 177 & 191 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 et seq.); repeals secs. 32, 51, 53, 72, 80, 80a, 101 & 103 & pt. 8 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1032 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0323'25 | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 21, 2025 |
| SB 321 | Individual income tax: credit; credit for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations and deduction of funds distributed to student opportunity scholarship accounts; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30) & adds secs. 279 & 679. TIE BAR WITH: SB 320'25 | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 21, 2025 |
| SB 320 | Education: other; student opportunity scholarship accounts; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 321'25 | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 21, 2025 |
| SR 49 | A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for George Alvin McManus Jr., former member of the Senate. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 20, 2025 |
| SR 46 | A resolution to recognize May 14, 2025, as Michigan Rail Day. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 14, 2025 |
| SR 45 | A resolution to commemorate May 11-17, 2025, as Police Week. | Co-sponsor | Introduced | May 14, 2025 |
| SR 44 | A resolution to designate May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | May 13, 2025 |
| SB 291 | Insurance: health insurers; coverage for adverse consequences related to gender transition and reversal of gender transition; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ww. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 7, 2025 |
| SB 290 | Health: licensing; sanctions for performing gender reassignment procedures or treatment to minors; provide for. Amends secs. 16221 & 16226 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16221 & 333.16226). TIE BAR WITH: SB 289'25 | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 7, 2025 |
| SB 289 | Health: other; gender reassignment procedures or treatment for minors; prohibit. Creates new act. | Co-sponsor | In committee | May 7, 2025 |
| SR 34 | A resolution to recognize April 29, 2025, as End Jew-Hatred Day. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 29, 2025 |
| SB 131 | Occupations: cosmetologists; branch facilities for a school of cosmetology; provide for. Amends 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.101 - 339.2677) by adding sec. 1205b. | Primary sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 29, 2025 |
| SB 130 | Occupations: cosmetologists; cosmetology licensing fees; modify. Amends secs. 9 & 25 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2209 & 338.2225). TIE BAR WITH: SB 131'25 | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 29, 2025 |
| SR 32 | A resolution to designate April 2025 as Autism Acceptance Month. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 22, 2025 |
| SR 28 | A resolution to designate April 2025 as Community College Month. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 17, 2025 |
| SR 26 | A resolution to designate April 18, 2025, as Lineman Appreciation Day. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | April 17, 2025 |
| SB 187 | Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Tuscola County; provide for. Creates land transfer act. | Primary sponsor | In committee | March 19, 2025 |
| SB 153 | Use tax: exemptions; purchase of certain aircraft and aviation equipment; exempt. Amends sec. 4k of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94k). TIE BAR WITH: SB 152'25 | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 13, 2025 |
| SB 152 | Sales tax: exemptions; purchase of certain aircraft and aviation equipment; exempt. Amends sec. 4x of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54x). | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 13, 2025 |
| SB 150 | Transportation: funds; funding formula; modify. Amends sec. 11c of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.661c). | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 13, 2025 |
| SR 16 | A resolution to recognize March 9-15, 2025, as Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Week. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | March 12, 2025 |
| SB 126 | State: other; participation in daylight saving time; eliminate. Creates new act. Provides for a referendum. | Co-sponsor | In committee | March 11, 2025 |
| SB 91 | Individual income tax: deductions; exclusion of certain gratuities for tipped employees; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30). | Co-sponsor | In committee | February 19, 2025 |
| SR 10 | A resolution to recognize February 2025 as Black History Month. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | February 13, 2025 |
| SR 4 | A resolution to recognize January 26-February 1, 2025, as Catholic Schools Week. | Co-sponsor | Passed one chamber | January 29, 2025 |