A resolution to provide for Rachelle Smit to be Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Third Legislature.
Summary
House Resolution No. 2 is a simple organizational resolution of the Michigan House of Representatives. It elects Rachelle Smit to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore of the House for the One Hundred Third Legislature. The resolution does not create a new program, appropriate funds, or change substantive policy; it is a formal internal action establishing House leadership for the legislative session.
Because it is a resolution naming a House officer, the measure primarily affects the internal operations of the House rather than the public at large. It confirms the chamber’s leadership structure and authorizes Rachelle Smit to perform the duties of Speaker Pro Tempore as assigned under House rules and legislative practice.
Impact
HR0002 has no direct effect on the Michigan Compiled Laws or on state regulatory policy. Its impact is limited to the organization of the House of Representatives, specifically the selection of a presiding officer who may help manage floor proceedings and perform duties delegated by the Speaker. The affected parties are the House membership and leadership structure, not private individuals or state agencies.
Sentiment
The vote history shows unanimous support, with the House passing the resolution 110-0 on third reading. With no committee transcripts available and no recorded opposition, the sentiment around the bill appears strongly favorable and procedural rather than controversial. The resolution seems to have been treated as a routine leadership appointment.
Contention
There is no evident substantive contention in the available record. The resolution concerns an internal House office, and the unanimous vote suggests broad agreement on Rachelle Smit’s selection as Speaker Pro Tempore. Any discussion would likely have centered on chamber organization and leadership roles rather than policy disagreements.