Sen. Dan Lauwers
Republican Michigan Senate · District 25 · Michigan
+0.785Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#28 of 38Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
95.0%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
423Roll calls (0 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2019-01-01 · sendlauwers@senate.michigan.gov · senatordanlauwers.com · senatordanlauwers.com · senatordanlauwers.com/…/contact · Open States ID 30afc35e-fa35-448c-b303-e0f6cc456c77
Capitol: Room S-9, Capitol Building P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, MI 48909 517-373-7708
Where they sit in the Michigan Senate
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Michigan Senate have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Dan Lauwers. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Dan Lauwers.
Committees
- Energy and Environment (republican vice chair)
- Government Operations
- Regulatory Affairs
Recent votes (latest 60 of 423 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | SB 1140 PASSED ROLL CALL # 244 YEAS 20 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0 Economic development: brownfield redevelopment authority; brownfield redevelopment financing act; amend to exempt museum authorities. Amends sec. 2 of 1996 PA 381 (MCL 125.2652). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1139'26, SB 1141'26 | Nay | Pass 20–15 |
| 2026-09-10 | SB 1141 PASSED ROLL CALL # 245 YEAS 20 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0 Economic development: tax increment financing; definition of tax increment revenues; exclude taxes levied under history museum authorities act. Amends secs. 201, 301, 402, 523, 603, 703 & 803 of 2018 PA 57 (MCL 125.4201 | Nay | Pass 20–15 |
| 2026-09-10 | SB 1133 PASSED ROLL CALL # 236 YEAS 27 NAYS 8 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0 Retirement: state police; membership in the retirement system of certain law enforcement officers first hired after certain date; provide for, and allow for purchasing service credit for certain law enforcement officers' | Nay | Pass 27–8 |
| 2026-09-10 | SB 885 PASSED ROLL CALL # 246 YEAS 27 NAYS 8 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0 Criminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create. Creates new act. | Yea | Pass 27–8 |
| 2026-09-10 | SB 1139 PASSED ROLL CALL # 243 YEAS 20 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0 History and arts: other; history museum authorities act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1140'26, SB 1141'26 | Nay | Pass 20–15 |
| 2026-09-10 | SB 1138 PASSED ROLL CALL # 242 YEAS 21 NAYS 14 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0 Civil procedure: bankruptcy; bankruptcy exemptions; modify. Amends sec. 5451 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5451). | Nay | Pass 21–14 |
| 2026-09-10 | SB 1136 PASSED ROLL CALL # 240 YEAS 20 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0 Public employees and officers: compensation and benefits; public employer contribution to medical benefit plan; modify. Amends title & secs. 3, 4 & 5 of 2011 PA 152 (MCL 15.563 et seq.) & adds secs. 3a & 4a. | Nay | Pass 20–15 |
| 2026-09-10 | SB 1134 PASSED ROLL CALL # 237 YEAS 27 NAYS 8 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0 Retirement: state employees; election process to transfer certain law enforcement officers to the Michigan state police retirement system; provide for. Amends sec. 55 of 1943 PA 240 (MCL 38.55) & adds secs. 50b, 50c, 50d | Nay | Pass 27–8 |
| 2026-09-10 | SB 1137 PASSED ROLL CALL # 241 YEAS 21 NAYS 14 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0 Civil procedure: execution; procedures for collection of judgments; revise. Amends & adds (See bill). | Nay | Pass 21–14 |
| 2026-09-10 | SB 1135 PASSED ROLL CALL # 239 YEAS 27 NAYS 8 EXCUSED 3 NOT VOTING 0 Retirement: state employees; membership in the retirement system of certain law enforcement officers first hired after certain date; provide for, and allow for purchasing service credit for certain law enforcement office | Nay | Pass 27–8 |
| 2026-09-09 | SB 1013 HOUSE AMENDMENT(S) CONCURRED IN ROLL CALL # 230 YEAS 32 NAYS 2 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0 Insurance: no-fault; price optimization use in determining insurance rates; prohibit. Adds sec. 2027a of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2027a). | Yea | Pass 32–2 |
| 2026-09-09 | HB 6130 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 235 YEAS 33 NAYS 1 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0 Education: financing; Michigan trust fund act; modify. Amends sec. 12 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.262). | Yea | Pass 33–1 |
| 2026-09-09 | HB 6126 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 233 YEAS 32 NAYS 2 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0 Gaming: other; expenditures under the internet sports betting fund; modify. Amends secs. 15 & 16 of 2019 PA 149 (MCL 432.415 & 432.416) | Yea | Pass 32–2 |
| 2026-09-09 | SB 729 HOUSE AMENDMENT(S) CONCURRED IN ROLL CALL # 229 YEAS 24 NAYS 10 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0 State finance: authorities; outstanding obligations of the state building authority; provide exception to the limit of. Amends sec. 8 of 1964 PA 183 (MCL 830.418). | Nay | Pass 24–10 |
| 2026-09-09 | HB 5482 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 232 YEAS 24 NAYS 10 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0 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). | Nay | Pass 24–10 |
| 2026-09-09 | HB 6127 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 234 YEAS 32 NAYS 2 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0 Gaming: other; expenditures in the internet gaming fund; modify. Amends secs. 14 & 16 of 2019 PA 152 (MCL 432.314 & 432.316). | Yea | Pass 32–2 |
| 2026-09-09 | HB 5109 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 231 YEAS 34 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 4 NOT VOTING 0 Vehicles: other; allocation to transportation administration collection fund; modify. Amends sec. 810b of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.810b). | Yea | Pass 34–0 |
| 2026-07-03 | SB 418 ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL # 218 YEAS 34 NAYS 2 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Children: child abuse or child neglect; child abuse and neglect prevention act; modify. Amends title & secs. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 & 12 of 1982 PA 250 (MCL 722.602 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0421'25, HB 4805'25, HB 4808'25 | Nay | Fail 4–4 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4518 PASSED ROLL CALL # 183 YEAS 35 NAYS 1 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Law enforcement: reports; Michigan Amber alert act; modify. Amends title & sec. 3 of 2002 PA 712 (MCL 28.753). | Nay | Pass 4–3 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4808 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 189 YEAS 22 NAYS 14 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Civil rights: open meetings; the children trust Michigan state board; allow to meet remotely under the open meetings act. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4807'25 | Nay | Fail 4–8 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4471 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 178 YEAS 26 NAYS 10 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Retirement: county employees; employment of retirant in a county sheriff's office; allow without forfeiting retirement allowance. Amends sec. 12a of 1851 PA 156 (MCL 46.12a). | Nay | Fail 4–8 |
| 2026-07-03 | SB 205 ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL # 216 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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 | Nay | Pass 4–2 |
| 2026-07-03 | SB 18 ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL # 214 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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 4750'25 | Nay | Pass 4–2 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 5806 PASSED ROLL CALL # 181 YEAS 21 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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 5807'26 | Nay | Fail 4–9 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4415 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 179 YEAS 34 NAYS 2 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Counties: boards and commissions; requirement for competitive bidding by county road commissions on certain purchases; modify. Amends sec. 10 of 1909 PA 283 (MCL 224.10). | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-07-03 | SB 604 ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL # 220 YEAS 30 NAYS 6 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Liquor: authorized distribution agents; authorized distribution agent fees; increase. Amends sec. 205 of 1998 PA 58 (MCL 436.1205). | Nay | Pass 12–6 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4724 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 225 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Kent County; provide for. Creates land transfer act. | Nay | Pass 4–2 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 6043 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 184 YEAS 23 NAYS 13 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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. | Nay | Fail 4–7 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4062 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 194 YEAS 29 NAYS 7 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Public employees and officers: ethics; former members of the legislature; prohibit from engaging in certain lobbying activities for a period of time. Amends sec. 6a of 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.416a). | Nay | Fail 4–6 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 6074 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 206 YEAS 29 NAYS 7 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Property: land sales; purchase of residential property by certain businesses; prohibit. Creates new act. | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-07-03 | SB 1052 PASSED ROLL CALL # 187 YEAS 22 NAYS 14 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Human services: medical services; definition of kickbacks or bribes; modify. Amends sec. 4 of 1977 PA 72 (MCL 400.604). | Nay | Fail 4–8 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4064 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 196 YEAS 28 NAYS 8 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Public employees and officers: ethics; state senators and representatives; prohibit from engaging in certain lobbying activities. Amends 1978 PA 472 (MCL 4.411 - 4.431) by adding sec. 6c. | Nay | Fail 4–6 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4309 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 180 YEAS 35 NAYS 1 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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 & 18011 | Nay | Pass 4–3 |
| 2026-07-03 | SB 527 PASSED ROLL CALL # 185 YEAS 23 NAYS 13 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Civil procedure: foreclosure; public sale of property being foreclosed by advertisement; allow to be held virtually. Amends secs. 151d & 321 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.151d & 600.321). | Nay | Fail 4–7 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4779 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 226 YEAS 29 NAYS 7 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Health facilities: other; surgical smoke plume evacuation plan; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 20187. | Nay | Fail 4–6 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 5571 PASSED ROLL CALL # 175 YEAS 33 NAYS 3 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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 5570'26 | Nay | Pass 21–5 |
| 2026-07-03 | SB 569 PASSED ROLL CALL # 186 YEAS 21 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Health facilities: other; fees related to nurse aide and medication aide training and permit programs; modify. Amends secs. 5431, 5841,13104, & 16315 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.5431 et seq.). | Nay | Pass 12–9 |
| 2026-07-03 | SB 723 ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL # 221 YEAS 24 NAYS 12 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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. | Nay | Fail 4–6 |
| 2026-07-03 | SB 81 ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL # 215 YEAS 23 NAYS 13 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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. | Nay | Fail 4–7 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4396 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 213 YEAS 29 NAYS 7 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Juveniles: juvenile justice services; certain information sharing for research purposes in juvenile justice cases; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1988 PA 13 (MCL 722.829). | Nay | Fail 4–6 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4350 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 177 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Natural resources: other; wildlife feeding; allow under certain conditions. Amends sec. 40111a of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.40111a). | Nay | Pass 4–2 |
| 2026-07-03 | SB 22 PASSED ROLL CALL # 192 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Housing: landlord and tenants; return of security deposit by electronic transfer; allow. Amends sec. 9 of 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.609). | Nay | Pass 4–2 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4189 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 201 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Highways: memorial; bridge over highway I-96; designate as the "LCpl Michael W. Hanks Memorial Bridge". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 1051. | Nay | Pass 4–2 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4023 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 210 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Property: conveyance of state property; transfer of certain state-owned property in Eaton County; provide for. Creates land transfer act. | Nay | Pass 4–2 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4100 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 190 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Highways: memorial; portion of M-50; designate as the "Animal Control Officer Darrian Young Memorial Highway." Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 6d. | Nay | Pass 4–2 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 5232 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 200 YEAS 33 NAYS 3 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Labor: leave; local unit of government's option to provide paid leave for military active service; modify to reflect mandatory paid leave for certain members of law enforcement agencies and fire departments. Amends sec. | Nay | Fail 4–5 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 5233 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 204 YEAS 33 NAYS 3 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Labor: leave; paid military leave for certain members of a fire department or law enforcement agency; provide. Creates new act. | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 5630 SENATE ADOPTED CONFERENCE REPORT WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 228 YEAS 25 NAYS 11 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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). | Nay | Fail 4–9 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4063 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 195 YEAS 29 NAYS 7 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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 - 4.43 | Nay | Fail 4–6 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4517 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 207 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Law enforcement: reports; communications under the Amber alert act; modify. Amends title & secs. 1, 2 & 5 of 2002 PA 713 (MCL 28.761 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4518'25 | Nay | Pass 4–2 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4824 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 224 YEAS 25 NAYS 11 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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 4823'25 | Nay | Fail 4–9 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4208 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 203 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Insurance: health benefits; exclusion of federal excepted benefits from a health insurance policy; provide for. Amends sec. 608 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.608). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4207'25 | Nay | Pass 28–2 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 5646 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 209 YEAS 35 NAYS 1 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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. | Nay | Pass 27–3 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4805 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 188 YEAS 33 NAYS 3 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Children: other; rolling average amount for disbursement under the children's trust fund; increase. Amends sec. 1 of 1982 PA 249 (MCL 21.171). | Nay | Fail 4–5 |
| 2026-07-03 | SB 415 ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL # 217 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Human services: medical services; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109t. | Nay | Pass 30–4 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 5807 PASSED ROLL CALL # 182 YEAS 21 NAYS 15 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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 5806'26 | Nay | Fail 4–6 |
| 2026-07-03 | SB 421 ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL # 219 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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 | Nay | Pass 28–2 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 5697 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 208 YEAS 36 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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. | Nay | Pass 4–2 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4104 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 212 YEAS 35 NAYS 1 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 Health occupations: occupational therapists; licensure process for occupational therapists; modify to incorporate occupational therapy licensure compact. Amends secs. 16345, 18301 & 18305 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16345 et | Nay | Pass 4–3 |
| 2026-07-03 | HB 4187 PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 205 YEAS 26 NAYS 10 EXCUSED 2 NOT VOTING 0 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 se | Nay | Fail 4–8 |