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Tom Kunse

Tom Kunse

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State Representative

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Profile Snapshot

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Office
State Representative
State
Michigan
Jurisdiction
100
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2023 - Present

District Rep. Tom Kunse was first elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in November 2022. He represents the 100 th District, which includes Mecosta, Osceola, and parts of Lake, and Clare counties. Committees Kunse serves as vice chair on the House Communications and Technology Committee and as a member of the Agriculture, Education and Work Force, and Transportation and Infrastructure committees. Education Rep. Kunse attended Clare High School before receiving his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech, and his MS in Nuclear Physics from Central Michigan University. Professional Rep. Kunse was the owner of Northern Dry Bulk for 30 years, a specialized transportation company. He sold the company in January of 2024. Community involvement Rep. Kunse is heavily involved in the community, serving as a youth sports coach, a math tutor, a USA Hockey official, and an MHSAA Basketball official in his spare time. Personal Rep. Kunse has been married to his wife, Janet, for over 25 years. They have two adult children, and two spoiled dogs. Rep. Kunse attends Clare Congregational Church, in his hometown of Clare. He also enjoys nearly all outdoor activities and is still…

Biography source: official page

Issue Activity

Stored voting recordsIssue tags where available
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.

  • Tom Kunse 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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