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Steve Carra

Republican Michigan House, District 36

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Sponsored legislation

98 bills in the current data (25 as primary sponsor), sorted by most recent official action. Linked by Open States person ID.

BillTitleRoleStageLast action
HB 6414Elections: election officials; local clerks to investigate and report alleged violations of the election law by the secretary of state, bureau of elections, and the director of elections; authorize. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 29a.Primary sponsorIn committeeSeptember 29, 2026
HB 6304Construction: code; definitions under Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act; modify. Amends sec. 2a of 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1502a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6303'26Co-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 1, 2026
HB 6303Construction: code; code requirement to use air tightness testing to test a commercial building's building envelope; prohibit. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 4j. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6304'26Primary sponsorIn committeeSeptember 1, 2026
HB 6287Records: birth; certificate of birth requirements; modify. Amends secs. 2831, 2872 & 2891 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2831 et seq.).Co-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 1, 2026
HB 6285Weapons: firearms; regulations regarding silencers, shotguns, and short-barreled rifles; eliminate. Amends secs. 222, 224 & 231 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.222 et seq.) & repeals sec. 224b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224b).Co-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 1, 2026
HB 6284Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update. Amends sec. 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6285'26Co-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 1, 2026
HB 4202Individual income tax: exemptions; additional exemption for fetus; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30).Co-sponsorIn committeeAugust 25, 2026
HB 4350Natural resources: other; wildlife feeding; allow under certain conditions. Amends sec. 40111a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40111a).Co-sponsorEnactedJuly 29, 2026
HB 6164Education: curriculum; computer science course requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1166c of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1166c).Primary sponsorIn committeeJuly 14, 2026
HB 4515Human services: food assistance; recipient's digital photographic image and signature printed on the Michigan bridge card; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 14k.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJuly 2, 2026
HB 6149Public employees and officers: state; salary recommendations for the heads of the principal departments in the executive branch; provide for. Amends 1986 PA 268 (MCL 4.1101 - 4.1901) by adding sec. 751.Primary sponsorIn committeeJuly 1, 2026
HB 4467Health: other; gender reassignment procedures or treatment for minors; prohibit. Creates new act.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 10, 2026
HB 4466Health: 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: HB 4467'25Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 10, 2026
HR 313A 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.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 13, 2026
HB 5804Land use: planning; Michigan planning enabling act; allow for alternate members to serve on the commission. Amends sec. 15 of 2008 PA 33 (MCL 125.3815).Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 21, 2026
HB 4584Elections: school; millage elections; limit to November elections. Amends secs. 312, 641 & 821 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.312 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4583'25Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 17, 2026
HB 4163Military affairs: other; release of the Michigan national guard into active duty combat without an official act of Congress; prohibit. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding sec. 203. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4164'25Primary sponsorIn committeeMarch 17, 2026
HB 5364Education: other; revision to state academic standards; require approval of the legislature for. Amends sec. 1278 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278).Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 10, 2026
HB 5657Weapons: firearms; corrections code of 1953; update references. Amends sec. 33b of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.233b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5653'26Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2026
HB 5656Weapons: 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: HB 5653'26Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2026
HB 5655Weapons: firearms; natural resources and environmental protection act; update references. Amends sec. 43510 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.43510). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5653'26Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2026
HB 5654Weapons: 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: HB 5653'26Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2026
HB 5653Weapons: firearms; certain provisions regarding weapons; repeal. Amends secs. 230, 231 & 237a of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.230 et seq.) & repeals (see bill).Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2026
HB 5210Natural resources: fishing; listing of different vessels on a single license; allow. Amends sec. 47331 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.47331).Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 26, 2026
HB 5535Occupations: plumbers; providing plumbing services while serving as local inspector; allow. Amends secs. 1111 & 1123 of 2016 PA 407 (MCL 339.6111 & 339.6123).Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 24, 2026
HB 5519Individual income tax: rate; rollback of rate to 3.9%; provide for. Amends sec. 51 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.51).Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 19, 2026
HB 5493Law enforcement: other; guidelines for use of registration plate reader systems; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5492'26Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2026
HB 5492Law enforcement: other; guidelines for use of registration plate reader systems; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5493'26Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 3, 2026
HB 4980Weapons: licensing; license to carry a concealed pistol; modify requirement to file in county of residence. Amends secs. 5b & 5l of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425b & 28.425l).Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 27, 2026
HB 5466Health: other; authority to limit patient visitation in certain health care facilities; restrict in emergency orders and under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 2253, 2453 & 5145 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2253 et seq.).Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 22, 2026
HB 4284Weapons: licensing; fee for renewal of concealed pistol license; modify. Amends sec. 5l of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425l).Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJanuary 21, 2026
HB 5379Property tax: exemptions; property tax exemption from certain millages levied under the district library establishment act if the property's owner has no children attending public schools in this state; provide for. Amends sec. 13 of 1989 PA 24 (MCL 397.183). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5376'25, HB 5377'25, HB 5378'25Primary sponsorIn committeeDecember 17, 2025
HB 5378Property tax: exemptions; property tax exemption from the state education tax if the property's owner has no children attending public schools in this state; provide for. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1993 PA 331 (MCL 211.902 & 211.903). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5376'25, HB 5377'25, HB 5379'25Co-sponsorIn committeeDecember 17, 2025
HB 5377Property tax: exemptions; property tax exemption from certain millages levied under the revised school code if the property's owner has no children attending public schools in this state; provide for. Amends secs. 1211, 1212 & 1364 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1211 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5376'25, HB 5378'25, HB 5379'25Co-sponsorIn committeeDecember 17, 2025
HB 5376Property tax: exemptions; property tax exemption from certain school-related millages if the property's owner has no children attending public schools in this state; provide for. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 7yy. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5377'25, HB 5378'25, HB 5379'25Primary sponsorIn committeeDecember 17, 2025
HB 5363Education: curriculum; parental opt-out option for instruction in sex education; require. Amends sec. 1507 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1507).Co-sponsorIn committeeDecember 17, 2025
HB 4108Torts: liability; immunity for individuals rendering emergency services who apply bleeding control; provide for. Amends 1963 PA 17 (MCL 691.1501 - 681.1507) by adding sec. 8. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4109'25Co-sponsorPassed one chamberDecember 4, 2025
HB 5300Public employees and officers: other; federal elected officials accountability act; create. Creates new act.Primary sponsorIn committeeDecember 2, 2025
HB 5244Economic development: other; joint exercise of a power, privilege, or authority related to the economic development of this state; prohibit. Amends secs. 4, 5 & 7 of 1967 (Ex Sess) PA 7 (MCL 124.504 et seq.).Co-sponsorIn committeeNovember 12, 2025
HB 5243Economic development: other; Michigan economic development corporation; abolish. Amends secs. 4, 5 & 7 of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2004 et seq.); adds sec. 15 & repeals sec. 29e of 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2029e).Primary sponsorIn committeeNovember 12, 2025
HR 196A resolution to demand that the Michigan Secretary of State comply with the United States Department of Justice’s request for an unredacted copy of Michigan’s computerized statewide voter registration list, as required by section 303 of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 and section 8(i)(1) of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, to the full extent permitted by law.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 5, 2025
HR 195A resolution to oppose the proposed Michigan Health Education Standards Framework and urge the Michigan Department of Education to redraft or the Michigan State Board of Education to reject these standards.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberNovember 4, 2025
HB 5176Highways: construction and repair; 10-year warranty contract on state road projects; require. Amends secs. 11, 12 & 13 of 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.661 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5175'25Co-sponsorIn committeeNovember 4, 2025
HB 5175Highways: construction and repair; 10-year warranty contract on state road projects; require. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 13c. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5176'25Primary sponsorIn committeeNovember 4, 2025
HB 5160Vehicles: registration plates; eligibility for personalized registration plate; modify. Amends sec. 803b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.803b).Co-sponsorIn committeeOctober 30, 2025
HB 4642Campaign 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-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 30, 2025
HB 5133Financial institutions: banking practices; use of central bank digital currency; prohibit. Creates new act.Primary sponsorIn committeeOctober 28, 2025
HB 5132Businesses: other; regulation of convertible virtual currency; limit. Creates new act.Co-sponsorIn committeeOctober 28, 2025
HB 5131Individual income tax: deductions; capital gains from sale or exchange of investment coins and bullion; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5129'25, HB 5130'25Co-sponsorIn committeeOctober 28, 2025
HB 5130Use tax: exemptions; exemptions for the sale of investment coins and bullion; modify. Amends sec. 4u of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.94u). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5131'25, HB 5129'25Co-sponsorIn committeeOctober 28, 2025
HB 5129Sales tax: exemptions; exemptions for the sale of investment coins and bullion; modify. Amends sec. 4s of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.54s). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5130'25, HB 5129'25Co-sponsorIn committeeOctober 28, 2025
HB 5128State finance: other; specie legal tender act; enact. Create new act.Primary sponsorIn committeeOctober 28, 2025
HB 4039Administrative procedure: rules; requirement to eliminate regulations; provide for. Amends sec. 39 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.239).Co-sponsorPassed one chamberOctober 28, 2025
HB 4709Energy: 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.Co-sponsorIn committeeOctober 21, 2025
HB 5096State agencies (existing): generally; certain rules related to vapor products; prohibit state departments or agencies from promulgating or enforcing. Amends 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.641 - 722.645) by adding sec. 1a.Primary sponsorIn committeeOctober 8, 2025
HB 5086Taxation: tobacco; the tobacco products tax act; repeal. Repeals 1993 PA 327 (MCL 205.421 - 205.436).Primary sponsorIn committeeSeptember 29, 2025
HB 5085Marihuana: taxation; excise tax on marihuana; eliminate. Amends secs. 3 & 13 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27953 & 333.27963).Primary sponsorIn committeeSeptember 29, 2025
HB 5084Liquor: beer; beer tax; eliminate. Amends sec. 409 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1409).Co-sponsorIn committeeSeptember 29, 2025
HB 5083Liquor: wine; wine tax; eliminate. Amends sec. 301 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1301).Primary sponsorIn committeeSeptember 29, 2025
HB 4160Administrative procedure: rules; adoption of rules by state agencies more stringent than federal regulations; prohibit. Amends secs. 32 & 45 of 1969 PA 306 (MCL 24.232 & 24.245).Co-sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 29, 2025
HB 4024Civil rights: privacy; restriction of student access to certain restrooms and changing areas based on biological sex; provide for. Creates new act.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberSeptember 9, 2025
HB 4081Land use: land division; number of parcels resulting from division; authorize counties and municipalities to increase. Amends sec. 108 of 1967 PA 288 (MCL 560.108).Co-sponsorPassed one chamberAugust 13, 2025
HB 4753Civil rights: other; protections for the termination of a pregnancy under the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act; remove, and restore to former provisions. Amends secs. 201 & 202 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2201 & 37.2202).Co-sponsorIn committeeAugust 12, 2025
HB 4752Mental health: children; conversion therapy; allow. Amends sec. 100a of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1100a) & repeals sec. 901a of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1901a).Co-sponsorIn committeeAugust 12, 2025
HB 4751Civil rights: general discrimination; sexual orientation and gender identity or expression; remove as categories protected under the Elliott-Larsen civil rights act. Amends title & secs. 102, 103, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 209, 302, 302a, 402, 502, 504, 505 & 506 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2102 et seq.).Co-sponsorIn committeeAugust 12, 2025
HB 4737Corporate income tax: rate; incremental rollback of rate to 4.25%; provide for. Amends sec. 623 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.623).Primary sponsorIn committeeJuly 22, 2025
HR 139A resolution to call on the Governor to call a special election to fill the vacancy in the Thirty-fifth Senate District.Co-sponsorIn committeeJune 26, 2025
HB 4516Employment security: claimants; disqualification from benefits; modify. Amends sec. 29 of 1939 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.29).Co-sponsorIn committeeJune 26, 2025
HB 4426Transportation: carriers; age requirement to operate a commercial motor vehicle; modify. Amends sec. 2d of 1963 PA 181 (MCL 480.12d).Co-sponsorPassed one chamberJune 26, 2025
HB 4653Elections: special elections; governor to announce the date of the special election to fill a vacancy in the legislature within 30 days after the vacancy occurs and to hold the special election within 180 days after the vacancy occurs; require. Amends 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.1 - 168.992) by adding sec. 634b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4653'25Co-sponsorIn committeeJune 17, 2025
HB 4652Elections: special elections; governor to announce the date of the special election to fill a vacancy in the legislature within 30 days after the vacancy occurs and to hold the special election within 180 days after the vacancy occurs; require. Amends secs. 178, 634 & 641 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.178 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4653'25Primary sponsorIn committeeJune 17, 2025
HB 4559State management: other; use of certain terminology in the promotion of governmental services; regulate. Creates new act.Primary sponsorIn committeeJune 10, 2025
HB 4553Education: attendance; promulgation of certain rules that are more stringent than the requirements for claiming exemption from immunizations; prohibit. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4552'25Co-sponsorIn committeeJune 10, 2025
HB 4552Health: immunizations; promulgation of certain rules and regulations that are more stringent than the vaccination exemptions provided in statute and that exclude individuals from school as a disease control measure; prohibit. Amends secs. 9215 & 9227 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9215 & 333.9227) & adds sec. 5115a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4553'25Co-sponsorIn committeeJune 10, 2025
HJR JState finance: budgets; limits for state spending; provide for, and provide for taxpayer refunds. Amends sec. 28, art. IX of the state constitution.Co-sponsorIn committeeJune 4, 2025
HB 4066Education: athletics; single-sex sports teams; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1290.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMay 29, 2025
HR 112A resolution to urge the Federal Bureau of Investigation to condemn the use of the expression “8647” due to its symbolism and implications, including the use of this code by James Comey, former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in a social media post on May 15, 2025.Primary sponsorIn committeeMay 21, 2025
HB 4502Occupations: accounting; qualifications for certified public accountants; revise. Amends secs. 725 & 727a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.725 & 339.727a).Primary sponsorIn committeeMay 20, 2025
HB 4475Civil rights: employment discrimination; discrimination based on certain vaccination status; prohibit. Amends title of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2101 - 37.2804) & adds art. 5A.Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 13, 2025
HB 4474Traffic control: driver license; real ID-compliant operator's and chauffeur's licenses; prohibit the secretary of state from issuing. Amends sec. 307 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.307).Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 13, 2025
HB 4473State: identification cards; real ID-compliant official state personal identification cards; prohibit the secretary of state from issuing. Amends sec. 1 of 1972 PA 222 (MCL 28.291).Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 13, 2025
HB 4472Law enforcement: other; deportation task force; create. Creates new act.Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 13, 2025
HJR BElections: registration; verification of an elector's United States citizenship; require, and modify voter identification requirements. Amends secs. 1 & 4, art. II of the state constitution.Co-sponsorIn committeeMay 1, 2025
HB 4374Property tax: exemptions; exemption from state education tax for certain residential property and certain agricultural property; provide for. Amends 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.1 - 211.155) by adding sec. 9q. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4373'25Co-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2025
HB 4373Property tax: exemptions; exemption from state education tax for certain residential property and certain agricultural property; provide for. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1993 PA 331 (MCL 211.902 & 211.903).Co-sponsorIn committeeApril 23, 2025
HB 4310Public employees and officers: other; legislative approval for governor to travel overseas; require. Amends 1846 RS 12 (MCL 10.2 - 15.39) by adding sec. 3.Primary sponsorIn committeeApril 15, 2025
HB 4186Michigan business tax: rate; rate increase and election to file under corporate income tax act; provide for, and allow for certain taxpayers. Amends secs. 201 & 500 of 2007 PA 36 (MCL 208.1201 & 208.1500). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4183'25, HB 4182'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4180'25, HB 4185'25, HB 4187'25, HB 4184'25Primary sponsorPassed one chamberApril 15, 2025
HB 4170Individual income tax: rate; rollback of rate to 4.05% and effect of a triggering rate reduction; provide for, and clarify permanency. Amends sec. 51 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.51).Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 20, 2025
HR 40A resolution to strongly encourage the Michigan High School Athletic Association to promptly align its eligibility rules for high school athletes with Executive Order 14201 to preserve the integrity of competition and the safety of our female athletes.Co-sponsorPassed one chamberMarch 12, 2025
HB 4188Crimes: intoxication or impairment; careless or negligent operation of vehicle as civil infraction; modify. Amends sec. 626b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.626b).Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 11, 2025
HB 4164Military affairs: other; release of the Michigan National Guard into active duty combat without an official act of Congress; add related definitions. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding sec. 203a.Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 5, 2025
HB 4140Civil procedure: injunctions; extreme risk protection order act; repeal. Repeals 2023 PA 38 (MCL 691.1801 - 691.1821). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4138'25, HB 4139'25Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2025
HB 4139Weapons: firearms; firearms law; amend to reflect repeal of the extreme risk protection order act. Amends secs. 2, 2b, 5b & 8 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4140'25, HB 4140'25Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2025
HB 4138Civil procedure: service of process; provisions relating to service of process and court fees; amend to reflect repeal of the extreme risk protection order act. Amends secs. 1908, 2529 & 2559 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.1908 et seq.).Co-sponsorIn committeeMarch 4, 2025
HB 4053Legislature: legislators; certain nondisclosure agreements entered into by legislators; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4053'25Co-sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 27, 2025
HB 4052Legislature: legislators; certain nondisclosure agreements entered into by legislators; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4053'25Primary sponsorPassed one chamberFebruary 27, 2025
HR 28A resolution to condemn the Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in Obergefell v Hodges.Co-sponsorIn committeeFebruary 25, 2025
HB 4031Recreation: athletics and sports; publicly funded individual sports programs that provide separate programs for males and females; require athletes to be scored according to their biological sex. Creates new act.Co-sponsorIn committeeJanuary 29, 2025

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