Michigan State Rep. Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings)
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Recent News About Michigan State Rep. Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings)
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Rep. Rachelle M. Smit explains votes on bills addressing AI deepfakes, elections, roads
Michigan State Representative Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings) provided explanations for her votes on several bills considered in the Michigan House during the week of August 19, 2025.
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Michigan House passes bill to ban ranked choice voting statewide
State Representative Rachelle Smit has led the Michigan House in passing a bill to prohibit Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in the state.
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Rep. Smit explains votes on school device policy and sentencing bill
Michigan State Representative Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings) has released explanations for her recent votes in the state legislature during the week of July 24.
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Smit calls for review after illegal voter file order admitted
State Representative Rachelle Smit has called for a review of election training materials following an admission by a Michigan election official that they violated state law.
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Rep. Smit explains votes on bills regarding drug testing and school food safety
Rep. Smit provided explanations for their votes on several bills during the week of July 1, 2025.
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Rep. Smit explains votes on various legislative measures
Rep. Smit provided explanations for his votes on several bills during the week of June 24, 2025.
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Rep Smit explains weekly votes on key legislative issues
Rep. Smit provided explanations for their votes on several bills during the week of June 10, 2025.
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Michigan House files lawsuit against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson
State Representative Rachelle Smit announced a lawsuit against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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Michigan legislator explains recent votes on multiple house bills
During the week of June 3, several bills were addressed in Michigan's legislative session.
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Rep. Smit explains weekly votes on various legislative bills
Rep. Smit has provided explanations for his votes on various bills and resolutions during the week of May 20, 2025.
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Michigan House holds Secretary Benson in contempt over election material subpoena
State Representative Rachelle Smit, a Republican from Martin, issued a statement following the Michigan House's decision to hold Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and the Department of State in contempt.
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Michigan House invites state department over election material redaction issue
Legal counsel for the Michigan House of Representatives has invited the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) to meet in person and explain why they cannot disclose all unredacted election training materials requested by the Legislature.
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Michigan House passes multiple bills including education safety measures
Rep. Smit has provided explanations for their votes on various bills considered in the Michigan House of Representatives during the week of May 13, 2025.
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Rep. Smit criticizes Michigan Department of State over incomplete document release
State Representative Rachelle Smit of Martin expressed dissatisfaction following the release of documents by the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) in response to a House Oversight Committee subpoena.
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Rep. Smit criticizes MDOS refusal to comply with election materials subpoena
State Representative Rachelle Smit has addressed the recent refusal by the Michigan Department of State (MDOS) to comply with a subpoena issued by the House Oversight Committee.
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Michigan House Republicans express unwavering support for President Trump
Speaker Pro Tem Rachelle Smit has expressed support for President Donald Trump, highlighting the relationship between Michigan House Republicans and the President.
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Michigan legislature passes bills limiting foreign influence
In the week of May 6, several bills were passed in Michigan's legislature.
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Smit's bill banning foreign apps on state devices passes Michigan House
Speaker Pro Tem Rachelle Smit has successfully advanced a bill through the House aimed at restricting foreign-owned applications on government devices.
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Detroit voters allege systemic fraud; Speaker Pro Tem Smit supports inquiry
Speaker Pro Tem Rachelle Smit recently facilitated a session in Lansing where Detroit voters and community leaders, including activists Ramon Jackson and Pastor Lorenzo Sewell, were invited to testify.
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Michigan department faces scrutiny over election document release
State Representative Rachelle Smit responded to the Michigan Department of State's recent release of documents.