Denise Mentzer

Representative, HD-061 District

Michigan House of Representatives, Democratic, Michigan

734 votes on record

Voted YES on The “Property: land sales; purchase of residential property by certain businesses; prohibit. Creates new act” (HB 6074)Official title: Property: land sales; purchase of residential property by certain businesses; prohibit. Creates new act.Jun 25, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Food: service establishments; delegation of certain duties and exemption of certain persons from licensure...” (HB 6007)Official title: Food: service establishments; delegation of certain duties and exemption of certain persons from licensure; modify. Amends secs. 3105, 3113, 3129, 3139, 4101, 4105, 5101 & 6103 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.3105 et seq.).Jun 25, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for money transmission violations; revise....” (HB 5547)Official title: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for money transmission violations; revise. Amends sec. 14p, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14p). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5544'26Jun 25, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Insurance: other; housing opportunity tax credits against the retaliatory tax; provide for. Amends secs....” (HB 5807)Official title: 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 5806'26Jun 25, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on The “Environmental protection: permits; revisions of permit applications; limit. Amends sec. 30307 of 1994 PA...” (HB 5938)Official title: Environmental protection: permits; revisions of permit applications; limit. Amends sec. 30307 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30307).Jun 25, 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....” (HB 5805)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 25, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on The “Environmental protection: permits; refund of permit fees in the case of delayed decisions; provide for....” (HB 5936)Official title: Environmental protection: permits; refund of permit fees in the case of delayed decisions; provide for. Amends sec. 1307 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1307).Jun 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 5548)Official title: 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 5544'26Jun 25, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Financial institutions: payday lending; deferred presentment services transactions act; revise internal...” (HB 5546)Official title: Financial institutions: payday lending; deferred presentment services transactions act; revise internal references related to money transmission services. Amends sec. 2 of 2005 PA 244 (MCL 487.2122). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5544'26Jun 25, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Health occupations: counselors; virtual supervision to earn marriage and family therapy licensing; provide...” (HB 4905)Official title: Health occupations: counselors; virtual supervision to earn marriage and family therapy licensing; provide for. Amends sec. 16909 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16909).Jun 25, 2026 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.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 5550)Official title: Financial institutions: other; consumer financial services act; revise internal references related to money transmission services. Amends sec. 10g of 1988 PA 161 (MCL 487.2060g). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5544'26Jun 25, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Financial institutions: money transmitters; money transmission modernization act; create. Creates new act” (HB 5544)Official title: Financial institutions: money transmitters; money transmission modernization act; create. Creates new act.Jun 25, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Probate: trusts; duties and powers of trustee; modify. Amends secs. 7105 & 7110 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL...” (HB 4523)Official title: Probate: trusts; duties and powers of trustee; modify. Amends secs. 7105 & 7110 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.7105 & 700.7110).Jun 24, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on The “Natural resources: wetlands; wetland delineation regulations; provide for. Amends sec. 30321 of 1994 PA 451...” (HB 5082)Official title: Natural resources: wetlands; wetland delineation regulations; provide for. Amends sec. 30321 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30321).Jun 24, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Housing: other; redemption of premises; modify. Amends secs. 48g & 48i of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1448g &...” (HB 5045)Official title: Housing: other; redemption of premises; modify. Amends secs. 48g & 48i of 1966 PA 346 (MCL 125.1448g & 125.1448i).Jun 24, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on The “Health: medical records; rights of a minor patient; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 5 of 2004 PA 47 (MCL 333.26263...” (HB 5974)Official title: Health: medical records; rights of a minor patient; modify. Amends secs. 3 & 5 of 2004 PA 47 (MCL 333.26263 & 333.26265).Jun 24, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Civil procedure: foreclosure; recording of deed; modify. Amends secs. 3232 & 3240 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL...” (HB 5046)Official title: Civil procedure: foreclosure; recording of deed; modify. Amends secs. 3232 & 3240 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.3232 & 600.3240).Jun 24, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; severance pay for executive and legislative...” (HB 6009)Official title: Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; severance pay for executive and legislative branch employees and officers; limit, and require reporting if greater than a certain amount. Creates new act.Jun 24, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on The “Environmental protection: permits; exemption to permitting requirements for construction of certain...” (HB 5707)Official title: Environmental protection: permits; exemption to permitting requirements for construction of certain residential ponds; provide for. Amends secs. 30103 & 30305 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30103 & 324.30305).Jun 24, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on The “Natural resources: wetlands; regulation of wetlands; modify. Amend sec. 30305 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30305)” (HB 5502)Official title: Natural resources: wetlands; regulation of wetlands; modify. Amend sec. 30305 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30305).Jun 24, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Probate: trusts; powers of appointment; revise. Amends secs. 5a & 14 of 1967 PA 224 (MCL 556.115a & 556.124)” (HB 4408)Official title: Probate: trusts; powers of appointment; revise. Amends secs. 5a & 14 of 1967 PA 224 (MCL 556.115a & 556.124).Jun 24, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Education: curriculum; instruction in organ and tissue donation; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 -...” (HB 5338)Official title: Education: curriculum; instruction in organ and tissue donation; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1170c.Jun 24, 2026, 1 record 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” (HCR 8)Official title: A concurrent resolution to approve an extension of the state of energy emergency declared on April 2, 2026.Jun 24, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Health: anatomical gifts; certain private practice offices and urgent care centers to provide information...” (SB 205)Official title: Health: anatomical gifts; certain private practice offices and urgent care centers to provide information on the donor registry and donating bone marrow; allow. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 10401.Jun 23, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Probate: guardians and conservators; licensure of professional guardians and conservators; provide for....” (HB 4727)Official title: Probate: guardians and conservators; licensure of professional guardians and conservators; provide for. Amends secs. 5106, 5313 & 5409 of 1998 PA 386 (MCL 700.5106 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4728'25Jun 23, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensure of professional guardians and conservators...” (HB 4728)Official title: Occupations: individual licensing and registration; licensure of professional guardians and conservators; require. Amends sec. 303a of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a) & adds art. 14A.Jun 23, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Health facilities: hospitals; hospital financial assistance act; enact. Creates new act” (HB 6071)Official title: Health facilities: hospitals; hospital financial assistance act; enact. Creates new act.Jun 23, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Health facilities: hospitals; certain hospital financial assistance policies; make subject to the hospital...” (HB 6072)Official title: Health facilities: hospitals; certain hospital financial assistance policies; make subject to the hospital financial assistance act. Amends sec. 17 of 1913 PA 350 (MCL 331.167). TIE BAR WITH: HB 6071'26Jun 23, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Consumer credit: interest rates; maximum interest rate allowed for medical debt; modify. Amends sec. 3...” (HB 5254)Official title: Consumer credit: interest rates; maximum interest rate allowed for medical debt; modify. Amends sec. 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5255'25Jun 23, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Mental health: guardians; appointment of guardians; modify. Amends sec. 628 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1628)....” (HB 4729)Official title: Mental health: guardians; appointment of guardians; modify. Amends sec. 628 of 1974 PA 258 (MCL 330.1628). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4728'25Jun 23, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Occupations: individual licensing and registration; fee for professional guardian and professional...” (HB 4959)Official title: Occupations: individual licensing and registration; fee for professional guardian and professional conservator; provide for. Amends 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2201 - 338.2277) by adding sec. 38b.Jun 23, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on The “Human services: food assistance; documentation requirements for certain assistance programs; provide for....” (HB 5145)Official title: Human services: food assistance; documentation requirements for certain assistance programs; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 10h.Jun 23, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Consumer credit: credit reports and reporting agencies; collection and reporting of medical debt...” (HB 6073)Official title: Consumer credit: credit reports and reporting agencies; collection and reporting of medical debt information; regulate. Creates new act.Jun 23, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Civil procedure: foreclosure; foreclosure or garnishment of wages for medical debt; prohibit. Creates new...” (HB 5255)Official title: Civil procedure: foreclosure; foreclosure or garnishment of wages for medical debt; prohibit. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5254'25Jun 23, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Education: teachers and administrators; completion of certain training for K-5 teachers; require. Amends...” (HB 5697)Official title: 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.Jun 18, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Education: teachers and administrators; expiration of nonrenewable temporary teaching certificate; modify....” (HB 5957)Official title: Education: teachers and administrators; expiration of nonrenewable temporary teaching certificate; modify. Amends sec. 1531 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531).Jun 18, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Education: special education; at least 1 teacher trained in Orton-Gillingham approach principles; require...” (HB 5081)Official title: Education: special education; at least 1 teacher trained in Orton-Gillingham approach principles; require each school district to employ. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1253.Jun 18, 2026, 1 record 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...” (HB 6016)Official title: Education: teachers and administrators; interim teaching certification process; modify. Amends sec. 1531i of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531i).Jun 18, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Tobacco: other; cigar bars and tobacco specialty retail stores; modify affidavit submission process for....” (HB 5931)Official title: Tobacco: other; cigar bars and tobacco specialty retail stores; modify affidavit submission process for. Amends sec. 12606a of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.12606a).Jun 18, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Highways: memorial; portion of M-40; designate as the "Chief David Haverdink Memorial Highway". Amends 2001...” (HB 5989)Official title: Highways: memorial; portion of M-40; designate as the "Chief David Haverdink Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 126.Jun 18, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Education: other; certain requirements for the approval of teacher preparation programs; create. Amends...” (HB 5646)Official title: Education: other; certain requirements for the approval of teacher preparation programs; create. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1531l.Jun 18, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Financial institutions: credit unions; insurance from a qualified private insurance organization; allow...” (HB 5780)Official title: Financial institutions: credit unions; insurance from a qualified private insurance organization; allow for domestic credit unions during certain conversions. Amends sec. 373 of 2003 PA 215 (MCL 490.373). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5779'26, HB 5781'26, HB 5782'26, HB 5783'26Jun 17, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Elections: other; retention of electronic poll book flash drives; require. Amends sec. 811 of 1954 PA 116...” (HB 5845)Official title: Elections: other; retention of electronic poll book flash drives; require. Amends sec. 811 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.811).Jun 17, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on The “Human services: medical services; retroactive coverage for medical assistance under the medical assistance...” (HB 5814)Official title: Human services: medical services; retroactive coverage for medical assistance under the medical assistance program; modify. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 106c.Jun 17, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Education: other; public innovative programs; provide for. Amends secs. 1278a, 1278b & 1284a of 1976 PA 451...” (HB 5983)Official title: Education: other; public innovative programs; provide for. Amends secs. 1278a, 1278b & 1284a of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1278a et seq.) & adds sec. 1278e. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5984'26Jun 17, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted NO on The “Public employees and officers: state; legal authority of an attorney general opinion; clarify. Amends sec....” (HB 5712)Official title: Public employees and officers: state; legal authority of an attorney general opinion; clarify. Amends sec. 32 of 1846 RS 12 (MCL 14.32).Jun 17, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Environmental protection: permits; deadline for the department to require changes to an application...” (HB 6038)Official title: Environmental protection: permits; deadline for the department to require changes to an application for certain permits; provide. Amends sec. 30306 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30306).Jun 17, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Financial institutions: credit unions; commitment for insurance from a qualified private insurance...” (HB 5779)Official title: Financial institutions: credit unions; commitment for insurance from a qualified private insurance organization; allow for domestic credit unions in certain filings. Amends sec. 301 of 2003 PA 215 (MCL 490.301). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5780'26, HB 5781'26, HB 5782'26, HB 5783'26Jun 17, 2026 Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)
Voted YES on The “Military affairs: other; hyperbaric oxygen therapy pilot program; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR...” (HB 5457)Official title: Military affairs: other; hyperbaric oxygen therapy pilot program; establish. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5456'26Jun 17, 2026, 1 record Official source: legislature.mi.gov(opens in a new tab)