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Michigan House elects Matt Hall speaker, adopts standing rules and organizational measures
Summary
The Michigan House of Representatives convened in Lansing Jan. 8, 2025, elected Representative Matt Hall as speaker by a recorded vote and approved a set of organizing resolutions including the standing rules, election of Scott Starr as clerk and the selection of Rochelle Smith as speaker pro tem.
The Michigan House of Representatives convened in Representative Hall at the State Capitol in Lansing on Jan. 8, 2025, elected Representative Matt Hall as speaker on a roll-call vote showing 110 ayes, and adopted a set of organizational resolutions including the standing rules and election of Scott Starr as clerk.
Clerk Richard (Rich) Brown opened the session and read a certification from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson confirming the election returns for members-elect. Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden administered the oath of office to members-elect. The invocation was offered by Pastor Lorenzo Sewell of 180 Church in Detroit and the pledge was led by Representative Jason Wolford of the 50th District.
Representative Nancy DeBoer nominated Representative Matt Hall for speaker, praising his leadership and saying,…
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