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State Rep. Jim DeSana, right, and his wife Stephanie join House Clerk Gary Randall on the rostrum before the opening day of the 2023-24 Legislative Session on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

Looking Back 2023

RELEASE|January 3, 2024

Contact: James DeSana

Rep. DeSana introduces part-time legislature plan

James DeSanaPOSTS|2.24.25

State Rep. James DeSana, R-Carleton, introduced House Joint Resolution D on February 12, which would amend Michigan’s constitution to transition the state’s Legislature from full-time to part-time. The change would aim to create a more efficient and accountable government. “Creating a part-time legislature is a significant step toward building a more efficient and effective state […]

DeSana working in his Lansing office

James DeSanaPOSTS|1.8.25

State Rep. Jim DeSana, R-Carleton, working in his Lansing office on Jan. 8, 2025, which was the opening day of the 2025-2026 legislative session

DeSana introduces legislation to allow backyard chickens

James DeSanaPOSTS|2.13.25

State Rep. Jim DeSana has re-introduced legislation that would give people back the freedom to raise and keep backyard chickens. The legislation would allow chicken coops on residential-zoned properties with an area of at least a quarter-acre. Five hens could be kept per quarter-acre of lot size, up to 25 chickens total. “A young hen […]

DeSana in his Lansing office

James DeSanaPOSTS|1.8.25

State Rep. Jim DeSana, R-Carleton, poses for a photo in his Lansing office on Jan. 8, 2025, with the state Capitol building in the background

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