Michigan State Rep. Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings)
Recent News About Michigan State Rep. Rachelle M. Smit (R-Hastings)
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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.
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Rep. Smit provides explanations for key votes in late April bills
Rep. Smit explained his votes for multiple bills considered during the week of April 29.
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Voter security proposal rejected by House Democrats
Rachelle Smit, Speaker Pro Tem, criticized House Democrats for their rejection of a plan aimed at enforcing voter security measures.
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Michigan House passes bipartisan merit-based hiring bill
Speaker Pro Tem Rachelle Smit presided over the Michigan House of Representatives as it passed a bipartisan plan to end race-based hiring practices in state government.
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Rep. Smit to hold office hours in Delton on May 23
Speaker Pro Tem Rachelle Smit has scheduled local office hours for May 23, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at The Local Grind in Delton.
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American Workers Group: Rep. Smit vote for spending bill ‘a scheme to raises taxes on MI employers’
Rep. Smit, Representative for Michigan District 43.
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Election training materials should be public says Michigan committee chair
For months, a request has been made for basic election training materials from the office of Michigan Secretary of State, Jocelyn Benson.