John Cherry
Democrat · Senator · District 27
- 677
- Votes cast
- 98%
- Voted yes
- 0%
- Missed or skipped
- 46
- Bills written
How they voted
- YesCriminal procedure: indigent defense; parent and child legal representation commission; create. Creates new act.SB0885 · Sep 10, 2026 · Passed
- YesRetirement: 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, 64a, 64b & 64c. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1133'26, SB 1135'26SB1134 · Sep 10, 2026 · Passed
- YesRetirement: 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' service under the state employees' retirement system. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1986 PA 182 (MCL 38.1603 & 38.1604). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1134'26, SB 1135'26SB1133 · Sep 10, 2026 · Passed
- YesRetirement: 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 officers' service under the state employees' retirement system. Amends 1986 PA 182 (MCL 38.1601 - 38.1674) by adding secs. 24c, 24d, 24e & 24f. TIE BAR WITH: SB 1133'26, SB 1134'26SB1135 · Sep 10, 2026 · Passed
- YesCivil procedure: bankruptcy; bankruptcy exemptions; modify. Amends sec. 5451 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5451).SB1138 · Sep 10, 2026 · Passed
- YesPublic 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.SB1136 · Sep 10, 2026 · Passed
- YesCivil procedure: execution; procedures for collection of judgments; revise. Amends & adds (See bill).SB1137 · Sep 10, 2026 · Passed
- YesEducation: financing; Michigan trust fund act; modify. Amends sec. 12 of 2000 PA 489 (MCL 12.262).HB6130 · Sep 9, 2026 · Passed
- YesVehicles: title; reference to electronic transfer of title or interest in vehicle; update. Amends secs. 233, 234, 239 & 240 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.233 et seq.).HB5109 · Sep 9, 2026 · Passed
- YesState 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).SB0729 · Sep 9, 2026 · Passed
- YesInsurance: no-fault; price optimization use in determining insurance rates; prohibit. Amends secs. 2109 & 2119 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2109 & 500.2119).SB1013 · Sep 9, 2026 · Passed
- YesGaming: other; expenditures in the internet gaming fund; modify. Amends secs. 14 & 16 of 2019 PA 152 (MCL 432.314 & 432.316).HB6127 · Sep 9, 2026 · Passed
- YesGaming: other; expenditures under the internet sports betting fund; modify. Amends secs. 15 & 16 of 2019 PA 149 (MCL 432.415 & 432.416)HB6126 · Sep 9, 2026 · Passed
- YesState agencies (existing): generally; plans to correct audit recommendations; require notification to the legislature if the executive branch fails to prepare. Amends secs. 462 & 487 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1462 & 18.1487).HB5482 · Sep 9, 2026 · Passed
- YesHighways: 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.HB4100 · Jul 3, 2026 · Passed
Bills they wrote
- 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' service under the state employees' retirement system. Amends secs. 3 & 4 of 1986 PA 182 (MCL 38.1603 & 38.1604). TIE BAR WITH: SB 1134'26, SB 1135'26SB1133 · Sep 15, 2026
- Highways: memorial; portion of I-475; designate as the "St. John Street Community Memorial Highway". Amends 2001 PA 142 (MCL 250.1001 - 250.2092) by adding sec. 124.SB0791 · Sep 10, 2026
- Appropriations: department of agriculture and rural development; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.SB0863 · Sep 10, 2026
- Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.SB0862 · Sep 10, 2026
- Appropriations: general government; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.SB0861 · Sep 10, 2026
- Children: other; limited emancipation of a minor who is homeless; provide for. Creates new act.SB1124 · Sep 10, 2026
- Construction: other; lead-based paint regulations for the renovation, repair, or painting of certain buildings; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding pt. 54d.SB1148 · Sep 9, 2026
- Human services: medical services; basic health program for certain low-income residents; establish. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding secs. 112l, 112m, 112n, 112o & 112p.SB1152 · Sep 9, 2026
- 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, HB 4808'25SB0421 · Jul 29, 2026
- A resolution to recognize and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.SR0135 · Jul 3, 2026
- Labor: health and safety; revisions to the occupational safety and health act; provide for. Amends title & secs. 4, 13, 14, 14a, 14e 14f, 14j, 14n, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 41, 45, 46, 52, 54, 55, 56, 63, 65 & 91 of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1004 et seq.) & repeals sec. 1035a of 1974 PA 154 (MCL 408.1035a).SB0049 · Jun 23, 2026
- Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; reference to section of the Michigan occupational safety and health act; amend to reflect repeal. Amends sec. 14b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.14b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0049'25SB0050 · Jun 23, 2026
Votes and bills: official Michigan legislature records via the Delilah API.