Karen Whitsett

Representative, HD-004 District

Michigan House of Representatives, Democratic, Michigan

36 votes · 35 records

Voted YES on The “Probate: other; prima facie evidence that transfer is made for value; modify to reflect repeal of the state...” (HB 5877)Official title: Probate: other; prima facie evidence that transfer is made for value; modify to reflect repeal of the state real estate transfer tax act. Amends sec. 3912 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.3912). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5880'26, HB 5874'26May 20, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Taxation: administration; settlement process; modify to reflect repeal of the state real estate transfer...” (HB 5876)Official title: Taxation: administration; settlement process; modify to reflect repeal of the state real estate transfer tax act. Amends sec. 21 of 1941 PA 122 (MCL 205.21). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5880'26, HB 5874'26May 20, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Taxation: state real estate transfer; state real estate transfer tax; repeal. Repeals 1993 PA 330 (MCL...” (HB 5874)Official title: Taxation: state real estate transfer; state real estate transfer tax; repeal. Repeals 1993 PA 330 (MCL 207.521 - 207.537).May 20, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Economic development: downtown development authorities; exemption from real estate transfer taxes; modify...” (HB 5875)Official title: Economic development: downtown development authorities; exemption from real estate transfer taxes; modify to reflect repeal of the state real estate transfer tax act. Amends sec. 228a of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4228a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5880'26, HB 5874'26May 20, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Property tax: state education tax; state education tax; eliminate. Repeals 1993 PA 331 (MCL 211.901 -...” (HB 5873)Official title: Property tax: state education tax; state education tax; eliminate. Repeals 1993 PA 331 (MCL 211.901 - 211.906). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5880'26May 20, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Property tax: assessments; taxable value of transferred property; modify. Amends sec. 27a of 1893 PA 206...” (HB 5872)Official title: Property tax: assessments; taxable value of transferred property; modify. Amends sec. 27a of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.27a).May 20, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Property tax: personal property; personal property tax; eliminate. Amends sec. 19 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL...” (HB 5878)Official title: Property tax: personal property; personal property tax; eliminate. Amends sec. 19 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.19) & adds sec. 9q. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5879'26, HB 5880'26May 20, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Public utilities: rates; reduction of residential rates in correlation to personal property tax savings...” (HB 5879)Official title: Public utilities: rates; reduction of residential rates in correlation to personal property tax savings; require. Amends sec. 6a of 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.6a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5880'26May 20, 2026, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2025-2026...” (HB 4706)Official title: 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.Aug 26, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Energy: alternative sources; clean energy system; expand definition of. Amends sec. 3 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL...” (HB 4007)Official title: Energy: alternative sources; clean energy system; expand definition of. Amends sec. 3 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1003).May 7, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Energy: alternative sources; electricity generated from RICE generators; authorize use of to meet renewable...” (HB 4283)Official title: Energy: alternative sources; electricity generated from RICE generators; authorize use of to meet renewable and clean energy standards. Amends secs. 28, 29 & 32 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1028 et seq.) & adds sec. 34.May 7, 2025, 0 records
Voted YES on The “Education: other; certain programs and agreements between public schools and foreign countries of concern...” (HB 4238)Official title: Education: other; certain programs and agreements between public schools and foreign countries of concern; regulate. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1346.May 6, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Higher education: other; foreign influence of state institutions of higher education; prohibit. Creates new...” (HB 4239)Official title: Higher education: other; foreign influence of state institutions of higher education; prohibit. Creates new act.May 6, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “State agencies (existing): other; foreign influence of public bodies; prohibit. Creates new act” (HB 4240)Official title: State agencies (existing): other; foreign influence of public bodies; prohibit. Creates new act.May 6, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Property: land sales; sale or transfer of agricultural assets or land to foreign entities; prohibit. Amends...” (HB 4234)Official title: Property: land sales; sale or transfer of agricultural assets or land to foreign entities; prohibit. Amends title & secs. 35 & 36 of 1846 RS 66 (MCL 554.135 & 554.136) & adds secs. 36a & 36b.May 6, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Property: land sales; prohibition for foreign entity to purchase farmland in Michigan; provide for. Amends...” (HB 4233)Official title: Property: land sales; prohibition for foreign entity to purchase farmland in Michigan; provide for. Amends title & secs. 35 & 36 of 1846 RS 66 (MCL 554.135 & 554.136) & adds sec. 36a.May 6, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Economic development: other; economic incentives to certain foreign countries; prohibit. Amends 1984 PA 270...” (HB 4241)Official title: Economic development: other; economic incentives to certain foreign countries; prohibit. Amends 1984 PA 270 (MCL 125.2001 - 125.2094) by adding sec. 7c.May 6, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Health: electronic records; requirements for security and storage of electronic health records; provide...” (HB 4242)Official title: Health: electronic records; requirements for security and storage of electronic health records; provide for. Amends secs. 16213 & 20175a of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16213 & 333.20175a).May 6, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Public employees and officers: state; use of certain applications on state devices; prohibit. Creates new act” (HB 4235)Official title: Public employees and officers: state; use of certain applications on state devices; prohibit. Creates new act.May 6, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for delivering, manufacturing...” (HB 4256)Official title: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for delivering, manufacturing, or possessing with intent to deliver certain controlled substances; amend. Amends sec. 13m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.13m). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4255'25Apr 23, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Crimes: controlled substances; crime of manufacturing, delivering, or possession of with intent to deliver...” (HB 4255)Official title: Crimes: controlled substances; crime of manufacturing, delivering, or possession of with intent to deliver certain controlled substances; modify penalties. Amends secs. 7401, 7410 & 7417 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7401 et seq.) & adds secs. 7410b & 7417a.Apr 23, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Michigan business tax: rate; rate increase and election to file under corporate income tax act; provide...” (HB 4186)Official title: Michigan 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 4184'25Mar 19, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Transportation: motor fuel tax; motor fuel tax; increase and expand applicability. Amends sec. 8 of 2000 PA...” (HB 4183)Official title: Transportation: motor fuel tax; motor fuel tax; increase and expand applicability. Amends sec. 8 of 2000 PA 403 (MCL 207.1008). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4180'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4182'25, SB 0578'25Mar 19, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Aeronautics: other; excise tax on aviation fuel; increase, and modify distribution. Amends secs. 34 & 203...” (HB 4184)Official title: Aeronautics: other; excise tax on aviation fuel; increase, and modify distribution. Amends secs. 34 & 203 of 1945 PA 327 (MCL 259.34 & 259.203). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4183'25, HB 4182'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4180'25, HB 4185'25, HB 4186'25, HB 4187'25Mar 19, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Taxation: other; neighborhood road fund; create and provide for the distribution of the fund. Amends 1951...” (HB 4230)Official title: Taxation: other; neighborhood road fund; create and provide for the distribution of the fund. Amends 1951 PA 51 (MCL 247.651 - 247.675) by adding sec. 13c.Mar 19, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Individual income tax: revenue distributions; distribution and use of renew Michigan fund and lapse...” (HB 4187)Official title: 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 4186'25Mar 19, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Sales tax: distribution; distribution of revenue; modify. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75). TIE...” (HB 4185)Official title: Sales tax: distribution; distribution of revenue; modify. Amends sec. 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.75). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4183'25, HB 4182'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4180'25, HB 4186'25, HB 4187'25, HB 4184'25Mar 19, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Use tax: exemptions; motor fuel sales; exempt. Amends sec. 21 of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.111) & adds sec. 4gg....” (HB 4182)Official title: Use tax: exemptions; motor fuel sales; exempt. Amends sec. 21 of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.111) & adds sec. 4gg. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4180'25, HB 4181'25, HB 4183'25, SB 0578'25Mar 19, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Streamline sales and use tax: exemptions; tax on motor fuel; exclude. Amends secs. 3 & 5 of 2004 PA 175...” (HB 4181)Official title: Streamline sales and use tax: exemptions; tax on motor fuel; exclude. Amends secs. 3 & 5 of 2004 PA 175 (MCL 205.173 & 205.175). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4180'25, HB 4182'25, HB 4183'25, SB 0578'25Mar 19, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Sales tax: exemptions; motor fuel sales; exempt. Amends secs. 6a & 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.56a & 205.75)...” (HB 4180)Official title: Sales tax: exemptions; motor fuel sales; exempt. Amends secs. 6a & 25 of 1933 PA 167 (MCL 205.56a & 205.75) & adds sec. 4gg. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4181'25, HB 4182'25, HB 4183'25, SB 0578'25Mar 19, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Appropriations: school aid; appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979...” (HB 4162)Official title: Appropriations: school aid; appropriations for K-12 school aid; provide for. Amends secs. 11 & 17b of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 & 388.1617b).Mar 6, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for October 1 to 8, 2025...” (HB 4161)Official title: Appropriations: omnibus; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for October 1 to 8, 2025; provide for. Creates appropriation act.Mar 6, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Labor: benefits; requirements for an employer to provide earned sick time, modify. Amends title and secs....” (HB 4002)Official title: Labor: benefits; requirements for an employer to provide earned sick time, modify. Amends title and secs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 12 of 2018 PA 338 (MCL 408.962 et seq.) & adds sec. 3a.Feb 20, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Labor: hours and wages; minimum hourly wage rate; modify Amends secs. 2, 4, 4d, 9 & 10 of 2018 PA 337 (MCL...” (SB 8)Official title: Labor: hours and wages; minimum hourly wage rate; modify Amends secs. 2, 4, 4d, 9 & 10 of 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.932 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4002'25Feb 19, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Labor: hours and wages; minimum hourly wage rate; modify. Amends secs. 4 & 4b of 2014 PA 138 (MCL 408.414 &...” (HB 4001)Official title: Labor: hours and wages; minimum hourly wage rate; modify. Amends secs. 4 & 4b of 2014 PA 138 (MCL 408.414 & 408.414b) & repeals 2018 PA 337 (MCL 408.931 - 408.945). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4053'25Jan 23, 2025, 1 record
Voted YES on The “Labor: benefits; requirements for an employer to provide earned sick time, modify. Amends title and secs....” (HB 4002)Official title: Labor: benefits; requirements for an employer to provide earned sick time, modify. Amends title and secs. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 12 of 2018 PA 338 (MCL 408.962 et seq.) & adds sec. 3a.Jan 23, 2025, 1 record