Michigan State Rep. Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings)
Recent News About Michigan State Rep. Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings)
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Rep. Rachelle M. Smit explains recent votes on consumer protection and regulatory reform
Michigan State Representative Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings) has provided explanations for her votes on several bills during the week of October 20.
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Michigan House passes bill to remove paperwork barrier for school board members
The Michigan House of Representatives has approved legislation sponsored by Speaker Pro Tem Rachelle Smit aimed at eliminating a paperwork requirement that has, in some cases, prevented elected school board members from assuming office.
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Rep. Rachelle Smit explains votes on key bills including roads funding and school aid
Michigan State Representative Rachelle Smit (R-Hastings) has released explanations for her recent votes on a series of bills considered during the week of September 30.
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Speaker Pro Tem Smit supports Michigan budget with tax relief and reduced government spending
Speaker Pro Tem Rachelle Smit has voted in favor of a new state budget deal that she says will bring tax relief and reduce the size of Michigan’s government.
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Rep. Smit explains votes on recent Michigan legislative measures
State Representative Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings) has released explanations for her votes on several bills considered in the Michigan House during the week of September 24, 2025.
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Rep. Rachelle Smit explains votes on auto repair regulation and consumer protection bills
State Representative Rachelle Smit (R-Hastings) has released explanations for her recent votes on several bills considered in the Michigan House during the week of September 9.
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Rep. Rachelle Smit criticizes secretary of state over claims about budget impact
State Rep. Rachelle Smit, who serves as Speaker Pro Tem of the House and chairs the House Election Integrity Committee, has criticized Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for statements about the recently passed House budget.
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Speaker Pro Tem Smit criticizes outcome of mediation over election training material dispute
Speaker Pro Tem Rachelle Smit has expressed disappointment after recent court-ordered mediation between the Michigan House and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson failed to resolve a dispute over access to election training materials.
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Rep. Rachelle M. Smit explains recent votes on legislation affecting local offices and public safety
Michigan State Representative Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings) has provided explanations for her recent votes on several bills during the week of September 3.
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Rep. Smit explains support for FY 2025-26 House Republican budget
On August 26, 2025, Michigan State Representative Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings) provided an explanation for her vote in favor of House Bill 4706, the proposed House Republican budget for the fiscal year 2025-26.
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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.