“This speech made it clear that the governor is still completely out of touch with the needs and wants of the people she serves.”

State Rep. Rachelle Smit has been sworn in for her second term in office. Michigan’s 103rd legislative term began following Wednesday’s swearing-in ceremony.

Smit was elected by elected by her House colleagues to serve as speaker pro-tempore for the 2025-26 legislative session, making her second in line in leadership of the 110 members of the legislative body. The speaker pro tempore presides over House proceedings, moderates debate, makes rulings on procedure and announces the results of votes in the absence of the Speaker of the House.

This week’s vote explanation’s are a little different. Click to learn why my Republican colleagues and I refused to vote on anything this past Friday.

Rep. Smit explains how she voted on dozens of bills being brought up during Lame Duck session.

“It’s been my goal since my first day in office to safeguard our elections, and that’s what this proposed amendment would do,” said Smit, R-Martin. “Basic proof of citizenship and voter ID ensures that every person engaging in our democratic process is in fact eligible to vote.”

Rep. Smit forced to cancel office hours as Democrats ram last-minute legislation through the House.

Rep. Smit explains how she voted on issues related to trespassing laws, the insurance code, the Michigan education savings program.

Rep. Smit explains how she voted on issues related to the Michigan Vehicle Code, plumber apprenticeships, Medicaid work requirements, and more.

“Our Founding Fathers created the Electoral College to ensure the interests of all states and regions are considered when electing the president – not just big cities and population centers like New York and California,” Smit said. “Our largest cities in Michigan are much smaller than those in other states. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact threatens to upend this delicate balance and throw presidential elections into disarray.”

State Rep. Rachelle Smit (R-Martin) has been elected by her Michigan House of Representatives colleagues to serve as speaker pro-tempore for the 2025-26 legislative session.

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