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Governor of Michigan

Gretchen Whitmer

Democrat · Michigan

49th Governor of Michigan, in office since 2019. Former state legislator and prosecutor. Re-elected in 2022. Became nationally prominent for her pandemic response and survived an alleged kidnapping plot. Focused on 'Fix the Damn Roads.'

Record

Pragmatic progressive who delivered on infrastructure, abortion rights (via constitutional amendment), and EV investment. Led Michigan's $1.3B infrastructure investment. Made Michigan a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing and battery production.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

  • SB 716 — Controlled substances: schedules; scheduling of certain controlled substances; modify. Amends sec. 7204 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7204). (Signed into law, Jul 29, 2026)
  • HB 4189 — 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. (Signed into law, Jul 29, 2026)
  • SB 415 — Human services: medical services; coverage for group prenatal care services; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109t. (Signed into law, Jul 29, 2026)
  • HB 5232 — 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. 3a of 1955 PA 133 (MCL 32.273a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5233'25 (Signed into law, Jul 29, 2026)
  • HB 5571 — 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 (Signed into law, Jul 29, 2026)
  • HB 4471 — 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). (Signed into law, Jul 29, 2026)
  • SB 722 — Economic development: commercial redevelopment; commercial rehabilitation act; modify. Amends secs. 2, 6, 7, 14 & 16 of 2005 PA 210 (MCL 207.842 et seq.). (Signed into law, Jul 29, 2026)
  • HB 4101 — Health occupations: physical therapists; physical therapy licensure compact; enact. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16187a. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4102'25 (Signed into law, Jul 29, 2026)

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