John Cherry

Senator, SD-027 District

Michigan Senate, Democratic, Michigan

Latest 50 votes · 50 records

Voted YES on The “Insurance: health insurers; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL...” (HB 4703)Official title: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406ss.Oct 1, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Economic development: tax increment financing; definition of tax increment revenues; exclude taxes levied...” (SB 1141)Official title: 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 1140'26Sep 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; public employer contribution to medical benefit...” (SB 1136)Official title: 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.Sep 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “History and arts: other; history museum authorities act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1140'26...” (SB 1139)Official title: History and arts: other; history museum authorities act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1140'26, SB 1141'26Sep 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; brownfield redevelopment financing act; amend...” (SB 1140)Official title: 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 1141'26Sep 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Civil procedure: execution; procedures for collection of judgments; revise. Amends & adds (See bill)” (SB 1137)Official title: Civil procedure: execution; procedures for collection of judgments; revise. Amends & adds (See bill).Sep 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Civil procedure: bankruptcy; bankruptcy exemptions; modify. Amends sec. 5451 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5451)” (SB 1138)Official title: Civil procedure: bankruptcy; bankruptcy exemptions; modify. Amends sec. 5451 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5451).Sep 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Retirement: state employees; membership in the retirement system of certain law enforcement officers first...” (SB 1135)Official title: 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 1134'26Sep 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Retirement: state employees; election process to transfer certain law enforcement officers to the Michigan...” (SB 1134)Official title: 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 1135'26Sep 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Criminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create. Creates new...” (SB 885)Official title: Criminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create. Creates new act.Sep 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Retirement: state police; membership in the retirement system of certain law enforcement officers first...” (SB 1133)Official title: 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 1135'26Sep 10, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “State finance: authorities; outstanding obligations of the state building authority; provide exception...” (SB 729)Official title: 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).Sep 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “State agencies (existing): generally; plans to correct audit recommendations; require notification...” (HB 5482)Official title: 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).Sep 9, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Natural resources: inland lakes; dam safety regulations; provide for. Amends and adds (See bill). TIE BAR...” (SB 947)Official title: Natural resources: inland lakes; dam safety regulations; provide for. Amends and adds (See bill). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5485'26Jul 2, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Economic development: obsolete property and rehabilitation; obsolete property rehabilitation act; modify....” (SB 792)Official title: Economic development: obsolete property and rehabilitation; obsolete property rehabilitation act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 6, 7, 14, 16 & 17 of 2000 PA 146 (MCL 125.2782 et seq.).Jul 2, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Economic development: plant rehabilitation; industrial facility tax; modify. Amends secs. 3, 6, 7 & 9...” (SB 793)Official title: Economic development: plant rehabilitation; industrial facility tax; modify. Amends secs. 3, 6, 7 & 9 of 1974 PA 198 (MCL 207.553 et seq.).Jul 2, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Education: school districts; requirements for borrowing money and issuing bonds; modify. Amends sec. 1351a...” (SB 517)Official title: Education: school districts; requirements for borrowing money and issuing bonds; modify. Amends sec. 1351a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1351a).Jun 24, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Housing: other; housing and community development fund; modify. Amends secs. 58, 58b & 58c of 1966 PA 346...” (SB 278)Official title: Housing: other; housing and community development fund; modify. Amends secs. 58, 58b & 58c of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1458 et seq.).Jun 24, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Children: child care; definition of minor in the child care organizations act; modify. Amends sec. 1...” (SB 480)Official title: Children: child care; definition of minor in the child care organizations act; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111).Jun 24, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Insurance: health insurers; state-based insurance exchange; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB...” (SB 973)Official title: Insurance: health insurers; state-based insurance exchange; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0977'26Jun 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Insurance: health insurers; coverage for emergency refill of prescription medication for up to a 30-day...” (SB 978)Official title: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for emergency refill of prescription medication for up to a 30-day supply; repeal. Amends sec. 3406o of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406o) & repeals sec. 3406w of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.3406w).Jun 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Insurance: health insurers; updated references to reflect the enactment of the Michigan health insurance...” (SB 974)Official title: Insurance: health insurers; updated references to reflect the enactment of the Michigan health insurance exchange act; provide for. Amends secs. 1261, 1262, 1262a & 1264 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.1261 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0973'26Jun 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Insurance: health benefits; certification for qualified health plan and qualified dental plan; provide for....” (SB 975)Official title: Insurance: health benefits; certification for qualified health plan and qualified dental plan; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406mm. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0973'26Jun 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Insurance: reinsurance; innovative waiver for a reinsurance program; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL...” (SB 977)Official title: Insurance: reinsurance; innovative waiver for a reinsurance program; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406nn. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0973'26Jun 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Insurance: health insurers; health insurance policy; include provision related to Michigan health insurance...” (SB 976)Official title: Insurance: health insurers; health insurance policy; include provision related to Michigan health insurance exchange act. Amends sec. 2212a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2212a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0973'26Jun 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Housing: housing development authority; housing opportunity tax credit program; establish and administer....” (SB 966)Official title: 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 5807'26Jun 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Individual income tax: credit; state low-income housing tax credit; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 -...” (SB 967)Official title: Individual income tax: credit; state low-income housing tax credit; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding secs. 279, 679 & 821. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0966'26, SB 0968'26Jun 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Insurance: other; state low-income housing tax credit; create. Amends secs. 476a & 476b of 1956 PA 218 (MCL...” (SB 968)Official title: Insurance: other; state low-income housing tax credit; create. Amends secs. 476a & 476b of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.476a & 500.476b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0966'26, SB 0967'26Jun 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Corrections: other; reentry services and support for certain individuals after resentencing; require....” (SB 592)Official title: Corrections: other; reentry services and support for certain individuals after resentencing; require. Amends sec. 83 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.283).Jun 18, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Retirement: other; retirement program for certain nonpublic employees to participate in a benefit plan...” (SB 807)Official title: Retirement: other; retirement program for certain nonpublic employees to participate in a benefit plan; create, and provide oversight. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0808'26Jun 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Retirement: other; MI secure retirement program board; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0807'26” (SB 808)Official title: Retirement: other; MI secure retirement program board; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0807'26Jun 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Health occupations: marriage and family therapists; licensing requirements for marriage and family...” (SB 707)Official title: Health occupations: marriage and family therapists; licensing requirements for marriage and family therapists; modify, and require continuing education. Amends secs. 16903 & 16909 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16903 & 333.16909) & adds secs. 16909a & 16914.Jun 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; environmental brownfield redevelopment program...” (SB 899)Official title: Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; environmental brownfield redevelopment program; modify. Amends sec. 8a of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2658a). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0898'26Jun 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; environmental brownfield redevelopment program...” (SB 898)Official title: Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; environmental brownfield redevelopment program; modify. Amends secs. 19608a, 19608b, 19609, 19610, 19610a, 19611, 19612, 19613, 20108b & 21506a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.19608a et seq.) & adds pt. 192.Jun 17, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Children: child care; adjustments of reimbursements under the child development care program for inflation...” (SB 311)Official title: Children: child care; adjustments of reimbursements under the child development care program for inflation; require. Creates new act.May 20, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Children: child care; tri-share child care program; establish. Amends 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 - 722.128)...” (SB 310)Official title: Children: child care; tri-share child care program; establish. Amends 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 - 722.128) by adding sec. 6b.May 20, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Appropriations: omnibus; supplemental appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal...” (SB 878)Official title: 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.Apr 29, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Communications: social media; addictive feeds for minors by social media platforms; prohibit. Creates new act” (SB 757)Official title: Communications: social media; addictive feeds for minors by social media platforms; prohibit. Creates new act.Apr 29, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Communications: internet; Michigan kids code act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0759'25” (SB 758)Official title: Communications: internet; Michigan kids code act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0759'25Apr 29, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Trade: business regulation; availability of companion chatbots to minors; prohibit. Creates new act” (SB 760)Official title: Trade: business regulation; availability of companion chatbots to minors; prohibit. Creates new act.Apr 29, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Consumer protection: privacy; Michigan consumer protection act; amend to include violation of kids code act...” (SB 759)Official title: Consumer protection: privacy; Michigan consumer protection act; amend to include violation of kids code act as violation. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903).Apr 29, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Tobacco: other; minors that purchase, possess, or use tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative...” (SB 463)Official title: Tobacco: other; minors that purchase, possess, or use tobacco products, vapor products, or alternative nicotine products; sunset criminal penalties and civil sanctions for. Amends sec. 2 of 1915 PA 31 (MCL 722.642).Apr 22, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Labor: fair employment practices; certain information about a job applicant's compensation history...” (SB 145)Official title: Labor: fair employment practices; certain information about a job applicant's compensation history and credit history; prohibit an employer from seeking or asking about. Amends sec. 13a of 1978 PA 390 (MCL 408.483a).Apr 22, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Tobacco: other; reference to 1915 PA 31 in the age of majority act of 1971; revise. Amends secs. 2 & 3...” (SB 466)Official title: Tobacco: 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: SB 0463'25, SB 0464'25, SB 0465'25Apr 22, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Economic development: tax increment financing; water resource improvement authorities; modify. Amends secs....” (SB 553)Official title: Economic development: tax increment financing; water resource improvement authorities; modify. Amends secs. 703, 705 & 710 of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4703 et seq.).Apr 21, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances....” (SB 296)Official title: Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21526. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0297'25Apr 15, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances....” (SB 297)Official title: Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 20165 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20165) & adds sec. 17233. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0296'25Apr 15, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “State: symbol; wood duck; designate as the official state duck. Creates new act” (HB 4044)Official title: State: symbol; wood duck; designate as the official state duck. Creates new act.Mar 25, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Food: milk; definition of pasteurized milk ordinance; update. Amends sec. 6 of 2001 PA 266 (MCL 288.476)” (SB 770)Official title: Food: milk; definition of pasteurized milk ordinance; update. Amends sec. 6 of 2001 PA 266 (MCL 288.476).Mar 19, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Education: examinations; certain requirements concerning the Michigan merit examination; modify. Amends...” (HB 4556)Official title: Education: examinations; certain requirements concerning the Michigan merit examination; modify. Amends sec. 1279g of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1279g).Mar 18, 2026, 1 record