Aric Nesbitt

Co-sponsored Senate Bill 273 to update water-quality protection fees and extend the program through 2030; the bill passed the Senate unanimously and became Public Act 26.

October 7, 2025For

Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 25, 2026

On May 16, 2024, Aric Nesbitt signed a Senate Republican Caucus letter opposing the Michigan attorney general's plan to sue oil and gas providers over climate impacts.

May 16, 2024Against

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On November 8, 2023, Aric Nesbitt voted against Senate Bill 273, part of Michigan's clean-energy and local-siting policy package; the Senate concurred in the House substitute 20-18.

November 8, 2023Against

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On March 7, 2019, Aric Nesbitt introduced a Michigan Senate resolution formally opposing the federal Green New Deal.

March 7, 2019Against

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Aric Nesbitt sponsored House Bill 4885, signed on April 1, 2014 as Public Act 82, which reduced Michigan's severance tax on oil produced through enhanced-recovery projects.

April 1, 2014Against

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On April 26, 2012, the Michigan House Natural Gas Subcommittee chaired by Aric Nesbitt released a report encouraging increased natural-gas production in Michigan.

April 26, 2012Against

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Aric Nesbitt called on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate ties involving Governor Gretchen Whitmer in a reported $20 million grant scandal.

May 18, 2026For

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On February 11, 2026, Aric Nesbitt requested a federal review of potential financial irregularities involving Michigan agencies and Dearborn nonprofit grants.

February 11, 2026For

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Aric Nesbitt co-sponsored Senate Bill 614, signed on December 8, 2023, which required personal financial disclosures from candidates for state office.

December 8, 2023For

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Aric Nesbitt called on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate ties involving Governor Gretchen Whitmer in a reported $20 million grant scandal.

May 18, 2026For

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Aric Nesbitt requested a federal investigation of Michigan Medicaid spending.

May 1, 2026For

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On April 28, 2026, Aric Nesbitt called for the immediate firing of a Michigan State Police deputy director after a new allegation of perjury.

April 28, 2026For

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On February 11, 2026, Aric Nesbitt requested a federal review of potential financial irregularities involving Michigan agencies and Dearborn nonprofit grants.

February 11, 2026For

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On November 13, 2025, Aric Nesbitt led 21 other Republican legislators in asking the U.S. Department of Justice to oversee Michigan's 2026 primary and general elections.

November 13, 2025For

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On December 9, 2021, Aric Nesbitt voted for Senate Bill 278, part of a Republican election-rules package; the Senate passed it 21-16.

December 9, 2021For

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On November 16, 2020, Aric Nesbitt joined Michigan lawmakers in a letter asking the secretary of state to authorize a full independent audit of the 2020 election results.

November 16, 2020For

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On June 25, 2020, a resolution sponsored by Aric Nesbitt requesting a Michigan Auditor General financial and performance audit of the Unemployment Insurance Agency passed the Senate.

June 25, 2020For

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On April 30, 2020, Aric Nesbitt voted for measures to limit unilateral emergency powers and continue specified COVID-19 protections.

April 30, 2020For

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On December 16, 2015, Aric Nesbitt voted for Senate Bill 13 to eliminate Michigan's straight-ticket ballot option; the House passed it 54-52.

December 16, 2015For

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On June 18, 2026, Aric Nesbitt voted against Senate Bill 973 to create a state-based Michigan health-insurance exchange; the Senate passed it 20-16.

June 18, 2026Against

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On April 24, 2025, Aric Nesbitt voted against Senate Bill 3 to create a prescription-drug cost and affordability review board; the Senate passed it 20-15.

April 24, 2025Against

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Aric Nesbitt requested a federal investigation of Michigan Medicaid spending.

May 1, 2026For

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On May 14, 2025, Aric Nesbitt voted against Senate Bill 173, the fiscal-year 2025-2026 general-government budget; the Senate passed it 19-17.

May 14, 2025For

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On April 20, 2023, Aric Nesbitt publicly opposed state taxpayer funding for Gotion's proposed battery-component plant.

April 20, 2023For

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Supported bipartisan supplemental budget bills addressing a $2.2 billion deficit through spending cuts, hiring freezes, rainy-day funds, and federal relief, including $555 million for schools, $200 million for higher education, and $350 million for local governments.

July 22, 2020For

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On June 30, 2011, Aric Nesbitt voted for Senate Bill 7, which required most government employees to contribute at least 20% toward employer-provided health benefits; the House passed it 56-52.

June 30, 2011For

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On April 19, 2023, Aric Nesbitt voted against concurring in the House version of Senate Bill 83, Michigan's extreme-risk protection order law; the Senate concurred 20-17.

April 19, 2023Against

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On June 25, 2026, Aric Nesbitt voted against Senate Bill 1042, which would prohibit excessive price increases for certain goods and services during a declared emergency; the Senate passed it 20-15.

June 25, 2026Against

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As Senate Republican Leader, Aric Nesbitt introduced legislation to repeal Michigan's 6-mill state property tax.

June 11, 2026For

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Asked Michigan's auditor general to audit the Child Development and Care Program for fraud, waste, and appropriate use of more than $540 million in child-care subsidies.

January 2, 2026For

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Supported bipartisan supplemental budget bills addressing a $2.2 billion deficit through spending cuts, hiring freezes, rainy-day funds, and federal relief, including $555 million for schools, $200 million for higher education, and $350 million for local governments.

July 22, 2020For

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A March 22, 2018 official release reported that under Lottery Commissioner Aric Nesbitt's management, the Michigan Lottery provided a record $924.1 million to the School Aid Fund.

March 22, 2018For

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As Michigan Lottery commissioner, wrote to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions asking him to preserve the federal Wire Act interpretation allowing online lottery sales, citing a projected $480 million in additional funding for Michigan schools over eight years.

May 15, 2017For

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On June 9, 2016, Aric Nesbitt voted for House Bill 5384, part of the Detroit school restructuring package; the final House vote was 55-54 and the bill became Public Act 192.

June 9, 2016For

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On May 4, 2016, Aric Nesbitt sent a request asking Michigan's attorney general to take action against Detroit Public Schools teachers who participated in sickouts.

May 4, 2016For

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On March 20, 2014, Aric Nesbitt voted for House Bill 4369 to codify the Education Achievement Authority for low-performing schools; the House passed it 56-54.

March 20, 2014For

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On December 12, 2024, Aric Nesbitt voted against Senate Bill 1152, which would limit use of civil process against reproductive-health providers and create a cause of action protecting access to reproductive-health services; the Senate passed it 20-16.

December 12, 2024Against

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On March 8, 2023, Aric Nesbitt voted against House Bill 4006, which repealed Michigan's criminal prohibition on administering drugs to procure a miscarriage; the Senate passed it 20-18.

March 8, 2023Against

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On July 1, 2022, Aric Nesbitt voted for House Bill 5559 to prohibit fetal-tissue research using tissue obtained from abortions; the Senate passed it 21-16.

July 1, 2022Against

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On March 19, 2019, Aric Nesbitt introduced Senate Resolution 27 opposing New York's Reproductive Health Act and supporting federal restrictions on late-term abortion.

March 19, 2019Against

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On March 18, 2022, Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoed Aric Nesbitt's Senate Bill 768, which would have reduced the personal income-tax rate, expanded retirement-income exemptions, and created a child tax credit.

March 18, 2022For

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As Senate Republican Leader, Aric Nesbitt introduced legislation to prohibit social media companies from maintaining accounts for users under age 16 in Michigan.

May 20, 2026For

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Aric Nesbitt sponsored House Bill 5523, signed on December 27, 2012 as Public Act 478, which prohibited employers and educational institutions from requiring access to personal internet accounts.

December 27, 2012For

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On June 17, 2026, Aric Nesbitt introduced Senate Resolution 132 to reaffirm the supremacy of the U.S. and Michigan constitutions and condemn organizations that subvert constitutional protections through terrorism or violence.

June 17, 2026For

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On June 16, 2026, Aric Nesbitt voted against Senate Bill 961 to create a Michigan Voting Rights Act; the Senate passed it 20-17.

June 16, 2026Against

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On June 25, 2026, Aric Nesbitt voted against Senate Bill 1042, which would prohibit excessive price increases for certain goods and services during a declared emergency; the Senate passed it 20-15.

June 25, 2026Against

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On May 16, 2024, Aric Nesbitt signed a Senate Republican Caucus letter opposing the Michigan attorney general's plan to sue oil and gas providers over climate impacts.

May 16, 2024Against

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On April 20, 2023, Aric Nesbitt publicly opposed state taxpayer funding for Gotion's proposed battery-component plant.

April 20, 2023For

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On March 24, 2022, Aric Nesbitt supported a $4.7 billion infrastructure plan for drinking water, roads, dams, parks, and broadband that cleared the Legislature.

March 24, 2022For

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On November 3, 2015, Aric Nesbitt voted for House Bill 4736, which increased vehicle registration taxes as part of Michigan's road-funding package; the final House vote was 54-53.

November 3, 2015For

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On June 22, 2026, Aric Nesbitt suspended his campaign for Governor and endorsed John James for Governor.

June 22, 2026

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On March 21, 2023, Aric Nesbitt voted against Senate Bill 34 restoring collective-bargaining provisions and against House Bill 4007 reenacting prevailing-wage requirements.

March 21, 2023

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Offered two amendments to Senate Bill 6's prevailing-wage mandate: one allowing contracting agencies to opt out and another requiring an impact report and three-year sunset; both amendments failed 17-20.

March 14, 2023

Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 25, 2026

On November 10, 2022, Michigan Senate Republicans elected Aric Nesbitt as Senate Republican Leader for the 2023-2026 term.

November 10, 2022

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By July 26, 2022, Aric Nesbitt had endorsed Matthew DePerno for Michigan attorney general.

July 26, 2022

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On October 26, 2021, Aric Nesbitt voted for Senate Bill 603 to restrict school face-mask mandates; the Senate passed it 19-15.

October 26, 2021

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Sponsored Senate Bill 434 to permit licensing of mobile cosmetology salons; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the bill into law.

January 27, 2020

Source: michigan.gov · researched July 25, 2026

Aric Nesbitt sponsored Senate Bill 1, which Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed on May 30, 2019 as a bipartisan overhaul of Michigan's auto no-fault insurance system.

May 30, 2019

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On January 14, 2019, Aric Nesbitt announced that he would serve as Michigan Senate president pro tempore and chair both the Regulatory Reform Committee and the LARA appropriations subcommittee.

January 14, 2019

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On December 15, 2016, the Michigan Legislature passed a major energy-policy rewrite after House Energy Policy chair Aric Nesbitt offered amendments and helped negotiate the package.

December 15, 2016

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On December 14, 2016, an official Michigan House tribute credited Aric Nesbitt with serving as Majority Floor Leader, chairing energy committees, and sponsoring more than 25 public acts during his House tenure.

December 14, 2016

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Aric Nesbitt sponsored House Bill 5606, signed on October 21, 2014 as Public Act 354, which expanded Michigan's motor-vehicle dealer restrictions affecting manufacturer direct sales.

October 21, 2014

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Sponsored House Bill 4591 to exempt licensed security-alarm providers installing home-monitoring systems from electrician-licensing requirements; it became Public Act 69 after passing the House 106-2 and Senate 37-0.

June 25, 2013

Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 25, 2026

On December 11, 2012, Aric Nesbitt voted for House Bill 4003 to prohibit most public-sector union contracts from requiring employees to join or financially support a union as a condition of employment.

December 11, 2012

Source: michiganvotes.org · researched July 10, 2026

Endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 Republican presidential primary as one of the Michigan elected officials supporting his campaign.

February 8, 2012

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Asked Michigan's auditor general to audit the Child Development and Care Program for fraud, waste, and appropriate use of more than $540 million in child-care subsidies.

January 2, 2026

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On October 31, 2025, Michigan Advance reported that a senior adviser in Aric Nesbitt's Senate office co-founded a consulting firm paid by rival John James's campaign; political operatives described a conflict of interest, while the report noted no finding that the arrangement was illegal.

October 31, 2025

Source: michiganadvance.com · researched July 10, 2026

On April 19, 2022, the Michigan Campaign Finance Network reported that Nesbitt's leadership PAC received $30,000 from landfill owners while a recycling package later stalled in a committee he chaired; the report did not identify an illegality or official ethics finding.

April 19, 2022

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