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Steve Carra

Steve Carra

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State Representative

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Office
State Representative
State
Michigan
Jurisdiction
36
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2023 - Present

Steve Carra, State Representative for District 36, has been a lifelong defender of liberty and freedom. Born and raised in Southwest Michigan, Carra would go on to attend Portage High School and then graduate from Western Michigan University with a degree in economics and political science. Following his time as a WMU Bronco, Carra would become a research associate at the Acton Institute, a Christian organization that promotes the ideals of free markets to entrepreneurs, students, and educators. Carra’s experience at the Acton Institute allowed him to move into a position as a staffer for State Representative Steve Johnson, where he would serve for three years. With the knowledge gained from working in state politics, Carra would answer the call to service and run for the state representative opening for District 59 in 2020. Since his election victory, Representative Carra has fought for the rights of the residents of Cass and St. Joseph County. Committees: Rep. Carra serves as as a member of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee and the Oversight Committee. He also chairs the Oversight Subcommittee on Corporate Subsidies & State Investments, and serves as a member of the…

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Issue Activity

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Uncategorized votes
6 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

13/14 verified

Every item below is a stored record. 13 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.

  • Steve Carra 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 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 no 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 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 no 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 no 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 no 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 no 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 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 no 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 no 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 no 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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