Denise Mentzer

Representative, HD-061 District

Michigan House of Representatives, Democratic, Michigan

734 votes on 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 4186'25Jul 3, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Education: teachers and administrators; interim teaching certification process; modify. Amends sec. 1531i...” (SB 989)Official title: Education: teachers and administrators; interim teaching certification process; modify. Amends sec. 1531i of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531i).Jul 3, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on The “Education: financing; Michigan trust fund act; modify. Amends sec. 12 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.262)” (HB 6130)Official title: Education: financing; Michigan trust fund act; modify. Amends sec. 12 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.262).Jul 3, 2026Unverified: the two data sources do not agree yet.Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Gaming: other; expenditures in the internet gaming fund; modify. Amends secs. 14 & 16 of 2019 PA 152 (MCL...” (HB 6127)Official title: Gaming: other; expenditures in the internet gaming fund; modify. Amends secs. 14 & 16 of 2019 PA 152 (MCL 432.314 & 432.316).Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Children: child abuse or child neglect; reference to the state child abuse and neglect prevention board...” (SB 421)Official title: 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 4808'25Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Children: foster care; conditions on the use of certain benefits for a child in foster care; provide....” (HB 4750)Official title: 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.Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to state on record reasons for moving ward from residence...” (SB 586)Official title: 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.Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on The “Construction: code; single exit stairway in multiple-family dwellings; allow under certain conditions....” (HB 5570)Official title: 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.Jul 3, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Individual income tax: credit; housing opportunity tax credits; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 -...” (HB 5806)Official title: 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 5807'26Jul 3, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “School aid: other; requirements for districts to receive weighted funding; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451...” (SB 903)Official title: 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.Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
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).Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Public employees and officers: ethics; certain former officers of the executive branch of state government...” (HB 4063)Official title: 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.Jul 3, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Health occupations: physician's assistants; physician's assistants licensure compact; provide for. Amends...” (HB 4309)Official title: 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.Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Economic development: commercial redevelopment; commercial redevelopment act; modify. Amends secs. 9, 12a...” (SB 721)Official title: Economic development: commercial redevelopment; commercial redevelopment act; modify. Amends secs. 9, 12a, 16 & 18 of 1978 PA 255 (MCL 207.659 et seq.).Jul 3, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Children: foster care; conditions on the use of certain benefits for a child in foster care; provide....” (SB 18)Official title: 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 4750'25Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Vehicles: fund-raising registration plates; fund-raising registration plate for spay and neuter clinics...” (SB 106)Official title: Vehicles: fund-raising registration plates; fund-raising registration plate for spay and neuter clinics; create. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding sec. 811kk.Jul 3, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Law enforcement: reports; notification of the public through wireless devices of a missing senior...” (SB 456)Official title: Law enforcement: reports; notification of the public through wireless devices of a missing senior or vulnerable adult; provide for. Amends title & sec. 5 of 2012 PA 176 (MCL 28.715).Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Liquor: other; definition of brand; modify. Amends secs. 105 & 1115 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1105 436.2115) &...” (HB 4824)Official title: 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 4823'25Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Animals: care and treatment; forfeiture of seized animals and restitution for the animals' care; amend....” (SB 293)Official title: Animals: care and treatment; forfeiture of seized animals and restitution for the animals' care; amend. Amends sec. 50 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50).Jul 3, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
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 5807'26Jul 3, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Natural resources: other; wildlife feeding; allow under certain conditions. Amends sec. 40111a of 1994 PA...” (HB 4350)Official title: Natural resources: other; wildlife feeding; allow under certain conditions. Amends sec. 40111a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40111a).Jul 3, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to have an appraisal for the sale of real property...” (SB 585)Official title: Probate: guardians and conservators; requirement to have an appraisal for the sale of real property; provide for. Amends sec. 5423 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5423).Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on The “Construction: code; sunset of MCL 125.1504j; provide for on adoption of certain rules by the department....” (HB 5571)Official title: 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 5570'26Jul 3, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
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.Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Economic development: commercial redevelopment; commercial rehabilitation act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 6...” (SB 722)Official title: Economic development: commercial redevelopment; commercial rehabilitation act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 6, 7, 14 & 16 of 2005 PA 210 (MCL 207.842 et seq.).Jul 3, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; transformational brownfield plan; modify. Amends...” (SB 723)Official title: 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.Jul 3, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Natural resources: inland lakes; dam safety regulations; provide for. Amends secs. 31502, 31503, 31504...” (HB 5485)Official title: 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.Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Courts: other; Michigan indigent defense commission act; expand duties to include indigent defense...” (SB 81)Official title: 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.Jul 3, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Children: child care; Tri-Share child care program and fund and CareShare arrangement; establish. Amends...” (HB 6043)Official title: Children: child care; Tri-Share child care program and fund and CareShare arrangement; establish. Amends 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 - 722.128) by adding secs. 6b & 6c.Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Property tax: delinquent taxes; sunsets on certain delinquent tax payment reduction and foreclosure...” (SB 423)Official title: Property tax: delinquent taxes; sunsets on certain delinquent tax payment reduction and foreclosure avoidance programs; eliminate. Amends sec. 78g & 78q of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.78g & 211.78q).Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Crimes: animals; forfeiture of seized animals and restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited...” (SB 294)Official title: Crimes: animals; forfeiture of seized animals and restitution for care and treatment of certain forfeited animals; amend. Amends sec. 50b of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.50b).Jul 3, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Health occupations: physical therapists; physical therapy licensure compact; enact. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL...” (HB 4101)Official title: Health occupations: physical therapists; physical therapy licensure compact; enact. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16187a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4102'25Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Civil procedure: civil actions; civil actions against certain opioid litigation settlement defendants...” (SB 616)Official title: Civil procedure: civil actions; civil actions against certain opioid litigation settlement defendants; prohibit. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 2022 PA 85 (MCL 691.1672 & 691.1673).Jul 3, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on “a concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of energy emergency declared on April 2, 2026” (SCR 14)Official title: A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of energy emergency declared on April 2, 2026.Jul 1, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
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.Jul 1, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on The “Appropriations: school aid omnibus; fiscal year 2026-2027 appropriations for K-12 school aid, higher...” (HB 5630)Official title: 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).Jul 1, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Courts: district court; Oakland County district court seats; modify. Amends sec. 8123 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL...” (HB 4833)Official title: Courts: district court; Oakland County district court seats; modify. Amends sec. 8123 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8123).Jul 1, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Civil procedure: foreclosure; distribution of proceeds from mortgage foreclosure auctions; modify. Amends...” (HB 5153)Official title: Civil procedure: foreclosure; distribution of proceeds from mortgage foreclosure auctions; modify. Amends secs. 3240 & 3252 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.3240 & 600.3252). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5152'25Jul 1, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Civil procedure: foreclosure; distribution of proceeds from mortgage foreclosure auctions; modify. Amends...” (HB 5152)Official title: Civil procedure: foreclosure; distribution of proceeds from mortgage foreclosure auctions; modify. Amends sec. 3208 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.3208) & adds secs. 3214 & 3222. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5153'25Jul 1, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on The “Labor: youth employment; youth employment standards act; restore former provisions, and eliminate...” (HB 5727)Official title: Labor: youth employment; youth employment standards act; restore former provisions, and eliminate requirement for a work permit. Amends title & secs. 2, 5, 7, 10, 15 & 20 of 1978 PA 90 (MCL 409.102 et seq.); adds sec. 19a & repeals secs. 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 6, 8 & 9 of 1978 PA 90 (MCL 409.104a et seq.).Jul 1, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Human services: medical services; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1939 PA 280...” (SB 415)Official title: Human services: medical services; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109t.Jun 25, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Financial institutions: other; consumer financial services act; revise internal references related to money...” (HB 5549)Official title: Financial institutions: other; consumer financial services act; revise internal references related to money transmission services. Amends sec. 6 of 1988 PA 161 (MCL 487.2056). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5544'26Jun 25, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Housing: other; housing and community development fund; modify. Amends sec. 58c of 1966 PA 346 (MCL...” (HB 4540)Official title: Housing: other; housing and community development fund; modify. Amends sec. 58c of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1458c). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4539'25Jun 25, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Trade: consumer goods and services; use of surveillance pricing in the sale of certain consumer items...” (HB 6099)Official title: Trade: consumer goods and services; use of surveillance pricing in the sale of certain consumer items; prohibit. Amends secs. 2, 7 & 12 of 2011 PA 15 (MCL 445.312 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6098'26Jun 25, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Individual income tax: credit; housing opportunity tax credits; create. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 -...” (HB 5806)Official title: 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 5807'26Jun 25, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on The “Environmental protection: permits; approval process for certain permits; modify. Amends secs. 1301, 1305...” (HB 5937)Official title: Environmental protection: permits; approval process for certain permits; modify. Amends secs. 1301, 1305, 1307, 3112 & 30307 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1301 et seq.).Jun 25, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Housing: other; housing and community development fund; modify. Amends secs. 58 & 58b of 1966 PA 346 (MCL...” (HB 4539)Official title: Housing: other; housing and community development fund; modify. Amends secs. 58 & 58b of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1458 & 125.1458b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4540'25Jun 25, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
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.Jun 25, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Consumer protection: other; use of surveillance pricing in the sale of certain goods and services...” (HB 6098)Official title: Consumer protection: other; use of surveillance pricing in the sale of certain goods and services; prohibit. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903) & adds sec. 3q. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6099'26Jun 25, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Financial institutions: other; consumer financial services act; revise internal references related to money...” (HB 5545)Official title: Financial institutions: other; consumer financial services act; revise internal references related to money transmission services. Amends sec. 2 of 1988 PA 161 (MCL 487.2052). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5544'26Jun 25, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)