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Winnie Brinks

State Senator · Michigan Senate District 29

Bills introduced (15)

MISR0146Passed

A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for John Joseph Henry Schwarz, M.D., former member of the Michigan Senate.

Entire Membership Of The Senate And Lieutenant Governor Named Co-sponsors · October 14, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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MISCR0016Passed

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for John Pappageorge, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

Entire Membership Of The Senate And Lieutenant Governor Named Co-sponsors · October 14, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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MISCR0013Passed

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for R. Robert Geake, former member of the Senate and House of Representatives.

Referred To Secretary For Record · June 25, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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MISR0102Passed

A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Joel Gougeon, former member of the Michigan Senate.

Entire Membership Of The Senate And Lieutenant Governor Named Co-sponsors · March 18, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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MISCR0012Passed

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Bruce Patterson, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

Referred To Secretary For Record · March 12, 2026

No recorded vote yet.

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MISCR0010Passed

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Donald Koivisto, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

Referred To Secretary For Record · December 16, 2025

No recorded vote yet.

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MISCR0008Passed

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Irma Clark-Coleman, former member of the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Referred To Secretary For Record · December 2, 2025

No recorded vote yet.

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MISCR0007Passed

A concurrent resolution to urge the Trump Administration and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to immediately release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding.

Laid Over One Day Under The Rules · November 4, 2025

No recorded vote yet.

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MISCR0006Passed

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Virgil Clark Smith, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

Referred To Secretary For Record · October 23, 2025

No recorded vote yet.

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MISR0082Passed

A resolution to condemn political violence in all forms, regardless of political party or ideology, and affirm the commitment of the Michigan Senate to peaceful dispute resolution through lawful, democratic means.

Adopted · October 21, 2025

No recorded vote yet.

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MISCR0005Passed

A concurrent resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Darwin Booher, former member of the Michigan Senate and Michigan House of Representatives.

Referred To Secretary For Record · May 22, 2025

No recorded vote yet.

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MISR0049Passed

A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for George Alvin McManus Jr., former member of the Senate.

Entire Membership Of The Senate And Lieutenant Governor Named Co-sponsors · May 20, 2025

No recorded vote yet.

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Showing the 12 most recently active.

Recent votes

BillVote onVote
HB4678

Agriculture: weights and measures; certain definitions; provide for. Amends 1964 PA 283 (MCL 290.601 - 290.635) by adding sec. 28g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4679'25

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 251

October 1, 2026

Yes
HB4302

Vehicles: emergency vehicles; exception to commercial driver license for authorized emergency vehicles of Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System; create. Amends sec. 312e of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.312e). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4301'25

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 250

October 1, 2026

Yes
SB0988

Property tax: tax tribunal; number of days to appeal a claim for poverty exemption; modify. Amends sec. 53c of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.53c).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 257

October 1, 2026

Yes
HB4598

Crimes: organized; gift card fraud; provide for. Amends sec. 4 of 2012 PA 455 (MCL 752.1084).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 253

October 1, 2026

Yes
SB0433

State agencies (existing): health and human services; educational materials regarding health dangers for youth using high-potency THC and cannabis products; require the department to provide. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1509.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Roll Call: Roll Call # 259

October 1, 2026

Yes
HB4301

Vehicles: emergency vehicles; definition of authorized emergency vehicle; expand. Amends secs. 2 & 698 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.2 & 257.698). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4302'25

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 249

October 1, 2026

Yes
SB0947

Natural resources: inland lakes; dam safety regulations; provide for. Amends and adds (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5485'26

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Roll Call: Roll Call # 260

October 1, 2026

Yes
HB4679

Agriculture: weights and measures; certain definitions; provide for. Amends secs. 10 & 28c of 1964 PA 283 (MCL 290.610 & 290.628c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4678'25

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 252

October 1, 2026

Yes
SB1132

Military affairs: other; Camp Grayling improvement fund; establish. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851) by adding secs. 388a, 388b, 388c, 388d, 388e & 388f.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 255

October 1, 2026

Yes
HB4599

Crimes: organized; certain definitions related to gift card fraud; provide for. Amends 2012 PA 455 (MCL 752.1081 - 752.1087) by adding sec. 3a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4598'25

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 254

October 1, 2026

Yes
SB0791

Highways: memorial; portion of I-475; designate as the "St. John Street Community Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 124.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 258

October 1, 2026

Yes
HB4703

Insurance: health insurers; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ss.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 248

October 1, 2026

Yes
HB5514

Children: other; prohibition of use of certain restraint while transporting youths to certain youth residential treatment programs; provide for. Creates new act.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 256

October 1, 2026

Yes
HB5485

Natural resources: inland lakes; dam safety regulations; provide for. Amends secs. 31502, 31503, 31504, 31505, 31506, 31507, 31508, 31509, 31510, 31511, 31513, 31515, 31516, 31517, 31518, 31520, 31521 & 31523 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.31502 et seq.) & adds secs. 31506a, 31509a, 31509b, 31517a, 31518a, 31518b, 31518c, 31518d, 31528a & 31528b.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 247

October 1, 2026

Yes
SB0691

Elections: scheduling; August primary election date; eliminate, move primary election date to May, and add the February regular election date. Amends (See bill).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 32

March 18, 2026

No
SB1141

Economic development: tax increment financing; definition of tax increment revenues; exclude taxes levied under history museum authorities act. Amends secs. 201, 301, 402, 523, 603, 703 & 803 of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4201 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1139'26, SB 1140'26

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 245

September 10, 2026

Yes
SB1135

Retirement: state employees; membership in the retirement system of certain law enforcement officers first hired after certain date; provide for, and allow for purchasing service credit for certain law enforcement officers' service under the state employees' retirement system. Amends 1986 PA 182 (MCL 38.1601 - 38.1674) by adding secs. 24c, 24d, 24e & 24f. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1133'26, SB 1134'26

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 239

September 10, 2026

Yes
SB1136

Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; public employer contribution to medical benefit plan; modify. Amends title & secs. 3, 4 & 5 of 2011 PA 152 (MCL 15.563 et seq.) & adds secs. 3a & 4a.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 240

September 10, 2026

Yes
SB1134

Retirement: state employees; election process to transfer certain law enforcement officers to the Michigan state police retirement system; provide for. Amends sec. 55 of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.55) & adds secs. 50b, 50c, 50d, 64a, 64b & 64c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1133'26, SB 1135'26

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 237

September 10, 2026

Yes
SB1139

History and arts: other; history museum authorities act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1140'26, SB 1141'26

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 243

September 10, 2026

Yes
SB1140

Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; brownfield redevelopment financing act; amend to exempt museum authorities. Amends sec. 2 of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2652). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1139'26, SB 1141'26

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 244

September 10, 2026

Yes
SB0885

Criminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create. Creates new act.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 246

September 10, 2026

Yes
SB1137

Civil procedure: execution; procedures for collection of judgments; revise. Amends & adds (See bill).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 241

September 10, 2026

Yes
SB1133

Retirement: state police; membership in the retirement system of certain law enforcement officers first hired after certain date; provide for, and allow for purchasing service credit for certain law enforcement officers' service under the state employees' retirement system. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1986 PA 182 (MCL 38.1603 & 38.1604). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1134'26, SB 1135'26

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 236

September 10, 2026

Yes
SB1138

Civil procedure: bankruptcy; bankruptcy exemptions; modify. Amends sec. 5451 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5451).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 242

September 10, 2026

Yes
HB5109

Vehicles: other; allocation to transportation administration collection fund; modify. Amends sec. 810b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.810b).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 231

September 9, 2026

Yes
SB1013

Insurance: no-fault; price optimization use in determining insurance rates; prohibit. Adds sec. 2027a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2027a).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: House Amendment(s) Concurred In Roll Call # 230

September 9, 2026

Yes
HB6126

Gaming: other; expenditures under the internet sports betting fund; modify. Amends secs. 15 & 16 of 2019 PA 149 (MCL 432.415 & 432.416)

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 233

September 9, 2026

Yes
SB0729

State finance: authorities; outstanding obligations of the state building authority; provide exception to the limit of. Amends sec. 8 of 1964 PA 183 (MCL 830.418).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: House Amendment(s) Concurred In Roll Call # 229

September 9, 2026

Yes
HB6127

Gaming: other; expenditures in the internet gaming fund; modify. Amends secs. 14 & 16 of 2019 PA 152 (MCL 432.314 & 432.316).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 234

September 9, 2026

Yes
HB5482

State agencies (existing): generally; plans to correct audit recommendations; require notification to the legislature if the executive branch fails to prepare. Amends sec. 242 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1242).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 232

September 9, 2026

Yes
HB6130

Education: financing; Michigan trust fund act; modify. Amends sec. 12 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.262).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 235

September 9, 2026

Yes
SB0205

Health: anatomical gifts; certain private practice offices and urgent care centers to provide information on the donor registry and donating bone marrow; allow. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 10401.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Roll Call: Roll Call # 216

July 15, 2026

Yes
HB4396

Juveniles: juvenile justice services; certain information sharing for research purposes in juvenile justice cases; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1988 PA 13 (MCL 722.829).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 213

July 3, 2026

Yes
HB5646

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.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 209

July 3, 2026

Yes
SB0878

Appropriations: omnibus; supplemental appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Roll Call: Roll Call # 168

July 1, 2026

No
HB4750

Children: foster care; conditions on the use of certain benefits for a child in foster care; provide. Amends 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.951 - 722.960) by adding sec. 8f.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 197

July 3, 2026

Yes
HB5630

Appropriations: school aid omnibus; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends, adds & repeals (See bill).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Senate Adopted Conference Report With Immediate Effect Roll Call # 228

July 3, 2026

Yes
HB5630

Appropriations: school aid omnibus; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher education, and community colleges; provide for. Amends, adds & repeals (See bill).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 166

July 1, 2026

Yes
SB0966

Housing: housing development authority; housing opportunity tax credit program; establish and administer. Amends sec. 22 of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1422) & adds sec. 22e. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5806'26, HB 5807'26

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Roll Call: Roll Call # 223

July 3, 2026

Yes
HB4724

Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Kent County; provide for. Creates land transfer act.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 225

July 3, 2026

Yes
SB0421

Children: child abuse or child neglect; reference to the state child abuse and neglect prevention board; update in the vehicle code. Amends sec. 811j of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.811j). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0418'25, HB 4805'25, HB 4808'25

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Roll Call: Roll Call # 219

July 3, 2026

Yes
HB4415

Counties: boards and commissions; requirement for competitive bidding by county road commissions on certain purchases; modify. Amends sec. 10 of 1909 PA 283 (MCL 224.10).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 179

July 3, 2026

Yes
HB4042

Food: service establishments; exemption for certain outdoor event spaces; provide for. Amends sec. 1107 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.1107).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 165

July 1, 2026

Yes
SB0903

School aid: other; requirements for districts to receive weighted funding; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1280h.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Roll Call: Roll Call # 222

July 3, 2026

Yes
SB0878

Appropriations: omnibus; supplemental appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Senate Adopted Conference Report With Immediate Effect Roll Call # 227

July 3, 2026

Yes
SB0878

Appropriations: omnibus; supplemental appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: House Amendment(s) Concurred In Roll Call # 168

July 1, 2026

No
SB0415

Human services: medical services; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109t.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Roll Call: Roll Call # 217

July 3, 2026

Yes
HB4023

Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Eaton County; provide for. Creates land transfer act.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 210

July 3, 2026

Yes
HB4517

Law enforcement: reports; communications under the Amber alert act; modify. Amends title & secs. 1, 2 & 5 of 2002 PA 713 (MCL 28.761 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4518'25

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 207

July 3, 2026

Yes
HB4824

Liquor: other; definition of brand; modify. Amends secs. 105 & 1115 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105 436.2115) & adds sec. 604. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4823'25

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 224

July 3, 2026

Yes
HB5571

Construction: code; sunset of MCL 125.1504j; provide for on adoption of certain rules by the department. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 4k. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5570'26

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Passed Roll Call # 175

July 3, 2026

Yes
HB4104

Health occupations: occupational therapists; licensure process for occupational therapists; modify to incorporate occupational therapy licensure compact. Amends secs. 16345, 18301 & 18305 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16345 et seq.) & adds secs. 18303a & 18303b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4103'25

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 212

July 3, 2026

Yes
SB0604

Liquor: authorized distribution agents; authorized distribution agent fees; increase. Amends sec. 205 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1205).

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Roll Call: Roll Call # 220

July 3, 2026

Yes
SB0418

Children: child abuse or child neglect; child abuse and neglect prevention act; modify. Amends title & secs. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 & 12 of 1982 PA 250 (MCL 722.602 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0421'25, HB 4805'25, HB 4808'25

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Roll Call: Roll Call # 218

July 3, 2026

Yes
HB4779

Health facilities: other; surgical smoke plume evacuation plan; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 20187.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 226

July 3, 2026

Yes
SB0018

Children: foster care; conditions on the use of certain benefits for a child in foster care; provide. Amends 1994 PA 203 (MCL 722.951 - 722.960) by adding sec. 8g. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4750'25

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Roll Call: Roll Call # 214

July 3, 2026

Yes
SB0723

Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; transformational brownfield plan; modify. Amends secs. 2, 13c, 14a & 16 of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2652 et seq.) & adds secs.16a & 16b.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Roll Call: Roll Call # 221

July 3, 2026

Yes
HB4103

Health occupations: occupational therapists; occupational therapy licensure compact; enact. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16188. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4104'25

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call # 211

July 3, 2026

Yes
SB0081

Courts: other; Michigan indigent defense commission act; expand duties to include indigent defense of youth. Amends title & secs. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21 & 23 of 2013 PA 93 (MCL 780.983 et seq.) & adds sec. 14.

Senate · Senate Third Reading: Roll Call: Roll Call # 215

July 3, 2026

Yes