Sarah Lightner
State Representative · Michigan House District 45
Bills introduced (41)
Property: conveyance of state property; conveyance of certain state-owned property in Jackson County; provide for. Creates land transfer act.
Assigned Pa 106'26 · October 6, 2026
Civil procedure: service of process; cost for service of process for personal protection orders; eliminate. Amends sec. 2950a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2950a) & adds secs. 2950d & 2950p. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5120'25, HB 6033'26
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety · October 1, 2026
Civil procedure: costs and fees; fees for service of process; revise. Amends sec. 2559 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2559).
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety · October 1, 2026
Human services: medical services; denial, suspension, termination, or probation of provider participation in medical assistance program for certain offenses; modify. Amends sec. 111e of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.111e).
Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/24/2026 · September 29, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesMental health: facilities; criminal history check for employment in a psychiatric facility; modify. Amends sec. 134a of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1134a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6401'26, HB 6402'26
Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/24/2026 · September 29, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesHealth facilities: employees; criminal history check for employment in a covered facility; modify. Amends sec. 20173a of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20173a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6400'26, HB 6402'26
Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/24/2026 · September 29, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesHuman services: adult foster care; criminal history check for employment in an adult foster care facility; modify. Amends sec. 34b of 1979 PA 218 (MCL 400.734b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6400'26, HB 6401'26
Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/24/2026 · September 29, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesCriminal procedure: sentencing; sunset on certain costs that may be imposed upon criminal conviction; modify. Amends sec. 1k, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.1k).
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety · September 9, 2026
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).
Assigned Pa 71'26 With Immediate Effect · July 29, 2026
Financial institutions: other; consumer financial services act; revise internal references related to money transmission services. Amends sec. 5 of 1988 PA 161 (MCL 487.2055). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5544'26
Referred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection · July 1, 2026
Financial institutions: money transmitters; money transmission modernization act; create. Creates new act.
Referred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection · July 1, 2026
Financial institutions: credit unions; insurance from a qualified private insurance organization; allow for domestic credit unions. Amends sec. 387 of 2003 PA 215 (MCL 490.387). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5779'26, HB 5780'26, HB 5781'26, HB 5783'26
Referred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection · June 23, 2026
Showing the 12 most recently active.
Recent votes
| Bill | Vote on | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| SB0413 Health occupations: psychologists; licensure requirements for limited licensed psychologists; modify and modify membership of Michigan board of psychology. Amends secs. 18221, 18223, 18233 & 18237 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.18221 et seq.). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #370 September 22, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6263 Crimes: criminal sexual conduct; penalties for criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree; modify. Amends sec. 520e of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520e). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #379 September 23, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6263 Crimes: criminal sexual conduct; penalties for criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree; modify. Amends sec. 520e of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520e). | House · Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment September 23, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6309 Highways: memorial; portion of M-86; designate as the "Casey Rice Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 116. | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #361 September 22, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6080 Education: teachers and administrators; certain professional development courses; prohibit. Amends sec. 1248 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1248). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #362 September 22, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6261 Crimes: criminal sexual conduct; penalties for criminal sexual conduct in the second degree; modify. Amends sec. 520c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520c). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #377 September 23, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6261 Crimes: criminal sexual conduct; penalties for criminal sexual conduct in the second degree; modify. Amends sec. 520c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520c). | House · Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment September 23, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6259 Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for criminal sexual conduct; modify. Amends sec. 16y, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16y). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6261'26, HB 6262'26 | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #375 September 23, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6259 Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for criminal sexual conduct; modify. Amends sec. 16y, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16y). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6261'26, HB 6262'26 | House · Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment September 23, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5120 Civil procedure: service of process; cost for service of process for personal protection orders; eliminate. Amends secs. 2559 & 2950 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2559 & 600.2950). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5121'25, HB 6033'26 | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #363 September 22, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0198 Occupations: vehicles, dealers, and repair facilities; requirements for automobile dealer data collection; provide for. Creates new act. | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #369 September 22, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6260 Crimes: criminal sexual conduct; penalties for criminal sexual conduct in the first degree; modify. Amends sec. 520b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520b). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #376 September 23, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6260 Crimes: criminal sexual conduct; penalties for criminal sexual conduct in the first degree; modify. Amends sec. 520b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520b). | House · Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment September 23, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6262 Crimes: criminal sexual conduct; penalties for criminal sexual conduct in the third degree; modify. Amends sec. 520d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520d). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #378 September 23, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6262 Crimes: criminal sexual conduct; penalties for criminal sexual conduct in the third degree; modify. Amends sec. 520d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.520d). | House · Reported With Recommendation Without Amendment September 23, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6282 Public employees and officers: ethics; moratorium on former legislators accepting employment with an entity that receives a grant from the utility consumer participation board; provide for. Creates new act. | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #373 September 23, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6302 Education: school districts; requirement to display an American flag in classrooms; provide for. Amends sec. 1347 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1347). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #374 September 23, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0947 Natural resources: inland lakes; dam safety regulations; provide for. Amends and adds (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5485'26 | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #366 September 22, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0102 Counties: employees and officers; request for transcript and abstract of paper or record; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1895 PA 161 (MCL 48.101). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #367 September 22, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0478 Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Livingston County; provide for. Creates land transfer act. | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #368 September 22, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5121 Civil procedure: service of process; cost for service of process for personal protection orders; eliminate. Amends sec. 2950a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2950a) & adds secs. 2950d & 2950p. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5120'25, HB 6033'26 | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #364 September 22, 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. | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #371 September 22, 2026 | Yes |
| HJRM Legislature: other; enactment of appropriation bills by a certain date; require. Amends sec. 31 of art. IV, sec. 18 of art. V & sec. 17 of art. IX of the state constitution. | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #180 August 21, 2025 | Yes |
| HB4135 Property: conveyance of state property; conveyance of certain state-owned property in Jackson County; provide for. Creates land transfer act. | House · House Third Reading: Senate Amendment(s) Concurred In Roll Call #372 September 22, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6033 Civil procedure: costs and fees; fees for service of process; revise. Amends sec. 2559 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2559). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #365 September 22, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5120 Civil procedure: service of process; cost for service of process for personal protection orders; eliminate. Amends secs. 2559 & 2950 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2559 & 600.2950). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5121'25, HB 6033'26 | House · Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-1 June 24, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5121 Civil procedure: service of process; cost for service of process for personal protection orders; eliminate. Amends sec. 2950a of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2950a) & adds secs. 2950d & 2950p. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5120'25, HB 6033'26 | House · Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-1 June 24, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6033 Civil procedure: costs and fees; fees for service of process; revise. Amends sec. 2559 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2559). | House · Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-1 June 24, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6243 Property: land sales; prohibition of purchase of residential property by certain businesses; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 7 of 2026 PA 32 (MCL 125.853 & 1125.857). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #356 August 26, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1013 Insurance: no-fault; price optimization use in determining insurance rates; prohibit. Adds sec. 2027a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2027a). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #349 August 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0373 Housing: landlord and tenants; limitations on fees charged to tenants; provide for. Amends sec. 3 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.633). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #345 August 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0022 Housing: landlord and tenants; return of security deposit by electronic transfer; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.609). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #344 August 25, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5452 Criminal procedure: sentencing; sunset on certain costs that may be imposed upon criminal conviction; modify. Amends sec. 1k, ch. IX of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.1k). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #355 August 26, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5940 Public utilities: electric utilities; electronic transmission infrastructure; allow to use existing rights-of-way. Amends sec. 13 of 1925 PA 368 (MCL 247.183) & adds sec. 13a. | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #353 August 26, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5359 Individual income tax: credit; credit for certain motor fuel retail dealers; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 279 & 679. | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #359 August 26, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5648 Education: graduation requirements; credit for working certain trades; provide for. Amends sec. 1278a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a) & adds sec. 1279i. | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #354 August 26, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0569 Health: funding; various fees under the public health code; transfer and deposit into the general fund. Amends secs. 5431, 5841, 13104 & 16315 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5431 et seq.). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #348 August 25, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5920 Legislature: legislative agencies; office of legislative corrections ombudsman; expand powers and duties. Amends secs. 1, 4 & 5 of 1975 PA 46 (MCL 4.351 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5921'26 | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #350 August 25, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5920 Legislature: legislative agencies; office of legislative corrections ombudsman; expand powers and duties. Amends secs. 1, 4 & 5 of 1975 PA 46 (MCL 4.351 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5921'26 | House · Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-1 August 25, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5803 Children: child care; child care licensing rules; exempt for certain centers operating preschool classrooms. Amends sec. 1 of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #357 August 26, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0527 Courts: funding; allocation of certain fees and distributions from the juror compensation reimbursement fund; modify. Amends secs. 151d & 321 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.151d & 600.321). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #347 August 25, 2026 | Yes |
| SB1052 Human services: medical services; definition of kickbacks or bribes; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 1977 PA 72 (MCL 400.604). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #346 August 25, 2026 | Yes |
| HB4813 Education: other; interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children; modify. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 2008 PA 160 (MCL 3.1041 & 3.1042). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #352 August 26, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5356 Vehicles: title; requirements for transfer of title by a dealer; provide for. Amends 14, 41a, 78, 217, 217c, 233, 233a, 233b, 234, 238, 239, 240, 248, 248a, 248j, 249, 250, 258, 801b, 806 & 810a of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.14 et seq.) & adds sec. 9b. | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #358 August 26, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5921 Legislature: legislative agencies; office of legislative corrections ombudsman; expand powers and duties. Amends secs. 7, 11, 12, 13 & 14 of 1975 PA 46 (MCL 4.357 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5920'26 | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #351 August 25, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5921 Legislature: legislative agencies; office of legislative corrections ombudsman; expand powers and duties. Amends secs. 7, 11, 12, 13 & 14 of 1975 PA 46 (MCL 4.357 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5920'26 | House · Reported With Recommendation With Substitute H-1 August 25, 2026 | Yes |
| HB4706 Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2025-2026 and supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2024-2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act. | House · House Third Reading: Conference Report Adopted Roll Call #240 October 2, 2025 | Yes |
| HB4064 Public employees and officers: ethics; state senators and representatives; prohibit from engaging in certain lobbying activities. Amends 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.411 - 4.431) by adding sec. 6c. | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #328 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| HB4062 Public employees and officers: ethics; former members of the legislature; prohibit from engaging in certain lobbying activities for a period of time. Amends sec. 6a of 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.416a). | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #326 July 3, 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). | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #332 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| HB4805 Children: other; rolling average amount for disbursement under the children's trust fund; increase. Amends sec. 1 of 1982 PA 249 (MCL 21.171). | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #320 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| HB4518 Law enforcement: reports; Michigan Amber alert act; modify. Amends title & sec. 3 of 2002 PA 712 (MCL 28.753). | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #322 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| HB4808 Civil rights: open meetings; the children trust Michigan state board; allow to meet remotely under the open meetings act. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4807'25 | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #321 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 | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #339 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 | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #340 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5807 Insurance: other; housing opportunity tax credits against the retaliatory tax; provide for. Amends secs. 476a & 476b of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.476a & 500.476b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5805'26, HB 5806'26 | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #336 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5697 Education: teachers and administrators; completion of certain training for K-5 teachers; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1531k. | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #334 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6074 Property: land sales; purchase of residential property by certain businesses; prohibit. Creates new act. | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #333 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0052 State finance: authorities; use of grant funds and issuance of revenue bonds; modify. Amends title & secs. 2, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 14a, 16, 18, 20, 23, 24 & 25 of 1978 PA 639 (MCL 120.102 et seq.) & adds sec. 19a. | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #310 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5109 Vehicles: other; allocation to transportation administration collection fund; modify. Amends sec. 810b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.810b). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #317 July 3, 2026 | Yes |