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Brad Paquette

Brad Paquette

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State Representative

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Profile Snapshot

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Office
State Representative
State
Michigan
Jurisdiction
37
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2023 - Present

District State Rep. Brad Paquette was first elected to serve in the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2018. He represents the people of the new 37th House District, which encompasses the Berrien County townships of Galien, Weesaw, Baroda, Royalton, Sodus, Oronoko, Buchanan, Bertrand, Niles, Berrien and Pipestone, and cities of Niles and Buchanan, and the Cass County townships of Silver Creek, Pokagon, Howard, Milton and Wayne, as well as the city of Dowagiac. Committees Paquette serves on the House Education and Workforce Committee and the House Oversight Committee. He also serves on the House Oversight Child Welfare System Subcommittee and the House Oversight Public Health and Food Security Subcommittee. Education Paquette earned his Bachelor of Arts from Northern Michigan University in political science and pre-law in 2009, and then his master’s in the art of teaching from Andrews University in 2012. Professional Public Office Affiliations Brad worked as an educator, teaching at Niles New Tech Entrepreneurial Academy, where he has led in Project-Based Learning for the New Tech Network. He also served on the Planning Commission for the city of Niles. Personal Brad…

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Issue Activity

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Uncategorized votes
7 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
Economy
2 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
National Security
2 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
Education
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay
Healthcare
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay
Fiscal Responsibility
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay

Evidence & Sources

14/15 verified

Every item below is a stored record. 14 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.

  • Brad Paquette holds the office of State Representative
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  • Voted yes on HB 5570: Housing: codes; single exit stairway in multiple-family dwellings; allow under certain conditions. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 4i.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-03source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 6043: 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.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-03source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 903: School aid: other; requirements for districts to receive weighted funding; provide for. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1280h.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-03source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 4309: 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 & 18011b.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-03source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 71: Highways: bridges; Mackinac Bridge; designate as a key facility. Amends sec. 552c of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.552c).
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-03source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 501: Health occupations: physical therapists; licensing process; modify to incorporate physical therapy licensing compact. Amends secs. 16335, 17801 & 17821 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16335 et seq.) & adds secs. 17820a & 17820b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4101'25
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-03source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on 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
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-03source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 989: Education: teachers and administrators; interim teaching certification process; modify. Amends sec. 1531i of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1531i).
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-07-03source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 6043: 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.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-25source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on 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.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-25source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 5570: Housing: codes; single exit stairway in multiple-family dwellings; allow under certain conditions. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531) by adding sec. 4i.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-11source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on SB 301: Corporate income tax: credits; employer credit for paid organ donation leave; provide for. Amends secs. 30 & 623 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30 & 206.623) & adds secs. 279 & 679.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-11source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on 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
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-05-22source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 4309: 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 & 18011b.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2025-05-13source
    Verified
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