Helena Scott
State Representative · Michigan House District 8
Bills introduced (20)
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
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety · October 1, 2026
Consumer protection: other; applicability and enforcement of consumer protection act; expand. Amends title & secs. 2, 5 & 10 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.902 et seq.) & adds secs. 5a & 21a.
Bill Electronically Reproduced 08/27/2026 · September 1, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesConstruction: permits; acoustic engineering report for data center; require to receive building permit. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 10a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6135'26, HB 6140'26, HB 6141'26, HB 6137'26, HB 6138'26, HB 6142'26
Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/25/2026 · June 30, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesCivil procedure: other; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; provide exception to notice requirements for actions filed in the court of claims. Amends sec. 6431 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6431). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6047'26
Bill Electronically Reproduced 06/04/2026 · June 9, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesNatural resources: other; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 51105 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.51105). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/22/2026 · April 23, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesEnergy: alternative sources; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 9 of 2023 PA 108 (MCL 211.1159). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26, HB 5856'26
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/22/2026 · April 23, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesEconomic development: tax increment financing; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends secs. 201, 301, 402, 523, 602, 702 & 802 of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4201 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/22/2026 · April 23, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesEconomic development: other; helping opportunity prosper everywhere zone act; create. Creates new act.
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/22/2026 · April 23, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesTaxation: other; HOPE zone exemption; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1953 PA 189 (MCL 211.181). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5852'26, HB 5856'26
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/22/2026 · April 23, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesWeapons: firearms; waiting period for firearm purchases; provide for. Amends sec. 223 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.223).
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/18/2026 · March 19, 2026
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesTobacco: other; reference to 1915 PA 31 in the age of majority act of 1971; revise. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1971 PA 79 (MCL 722.52 & 722.53). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5370'25, HB 5372'25, HB 5368'25, HB 5369'25
Bill Electronically Reproduced 12/16/2025 · December 17, 2025
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesA resolution to declare August 2, 2025, as Neighborhood Empowerment Day in the state of Michigan.
Adopted · July 24, 2025
No recorded vote yet.
See Bill & VotesShowing the 12 most recently active.
Recent votes
| Bill | Vote on | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | No |
| 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 |
| SB0501 Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact. Amends secs. 16335, 17801 & 17821 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16335 et seq.) & adds secs. 17820a & 17820b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4101'25 | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #305 July 3, 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) | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #313 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). | House · House Third Reading: Conference Report Adopted Roll Call #330 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0604 Liquor: authorized distribution agents; authorized distribution agent fees; increase. Amends sec. 205 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1205). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #299 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 | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #300 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0105 Insurance: health insurers; methods of payments and reimbursements for dental benefits; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ss. | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #302 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0716 Controlled substances: schedules; scheduling of certain controlled substances; modify. Amends sec. 7204 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7204). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #303 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0071 Highways: bridges; Mackinac Bridge; designate as a key facility. Amends sec. 552c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.552c). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #308 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0133 Insurance: producers; continuing education credit carryover system for insurance producers who belong to a professional insurance association; provide for. Amends sec. 1204c of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.1204c). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #309 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| HB4187 Individual income tax: revenue distributions; distribution and use of renew Michigan fund and lapse of interest and earnings from the revitalization and placemaking fund to general fund; modify and provide for. Amends secs. 51, 51g & 696 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.51 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4180'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4182'25, HB 4183'25, HB 4184'25, HB 4185'25, HB 4186'25 | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #329 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0989 Education: teachers and administrators; interim teaching certification process; modify. Amends sec. 1531i of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531i). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #304 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| HB6130 Education: financing; Michigan trust fund act; modify. Amends sec. 12 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.262). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #315 July 3, 2026 | No |
| HB6127 Gaming: other; expenditures in the internet gaming fund; modify. Amends secs. 14 & 16 of 2019 PA 152 (MCL 432.314 & 432.316). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #314 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 | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #301 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| 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. | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #323 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0586 Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to state on record reasons for moving ward from residence; provide for. Amends secs. 5306 & 5314 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5306 & 700.5314) & adds sec 5306b. | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #325 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5570 Construction: code; single exit stairway in multiple-family dwellings; allow under certain conditions. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 4j. | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #337 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| HB5806 Individual income tax: credit; housing opportunity tax credits; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 281 & 678. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5805'26, HB 5807'26 | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #335 July 3, 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. | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #311 July 3, 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). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #316 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| HB4063 Public employees and officers: ethics; certain former officers of the executive branch of state government; prohibit from engaging in certain lobbying activities for a period of time. Amends 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.411 - 4.431) by adding sec. 6d. | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #327 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| HB4309 Health occupations: physician's assistants; physician's assistants licensure compact; provide for. Amends secs. 16337 & 18001 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16337 & 333.18001) & adds secs. 16187d, 17011b, 17061a, 17511b & 18011b. | House · House Third Reading: Roll Call #331 July 3, 2026 | Yes |
| SB0721 Economic development: commercial redevelopment; commercial redevelopment act; modify. Amends secs. 9, 12a, 16 & 18 of 1978 PA 255 (MCL 207.659 et seq.). | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #295 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 | House · House Third Reading: Given Immediate Effect Roll Call #307 July 3, 2026 | Yes |