State Representative Bill G. Schuette has emphasized his ongoing efforts in the Michigan House to reduce regulations that he says have created challenges for workers and families across the state.
“Last year, I was pleased to be joined by members of our House Rules Committee as we looked into areas where we could cut red tape that has been allowed to run unchecked in Lansing for years,” said Schuette, who chairs the committee. “The bottom line is these regulations are making it harder for people to live, work and raise their families here in Michigan. This stretches across many different areas of life – like licensing requirements for people’s livelihoods, housing, health care and more.
“Now we’re really seeing the results of that review process and the bills that came from it. Some of the first pieces of legislation we voted on in the House in 2026 will get rid of needless bureaucracy that has weighed on so many, which will cut costs and make life more affordable in the process.”
On Thursday, Schuette supported three bills intended to lower costs for barbers and cosmetologists. House Bill 4911 would allow barbers to operate mobile barbershops—a practice already permitted for cosmetologists—providing new opportunities for career growth. HB 5207 changes barber instructor licensing requirements to create pathways between barber and cosmetology instructors, aiming to reduce costs for those entering these professions. HB 4962 permits cosmetology schools to open branch facilities, expanding access for students.
Said Schuette: “Workers and families across our region and the state have been clear. Affordability is a critical issue in their day-to-day lives and every regulation we roll back is lowering a cost. We will continue our work to get government out of the way and create an environment that supports workers and job providers instead of bureaucracy.”
According to his official website, Schuette represents Michigan’s 95th House District, which includes Midland and Gladwin counties. He has focused on advancing priorities such as infrastructure improvements, regulatory reforms, tax relief initiatives, economic development policies, technology investments, and bipartisan efforts aimed at reducing regulations while supporting residents’ needs such as home heating tax credits.
The Rules Committee’s initial review led to 16 bills being sent to the Senate so far this session; seven more await floor votes in the House while additional proposals remain under consideration in various committees.
Schuette’s office operates from the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing (source). He also engages constituents through community events like ‘Ask Bill G.’ sessions and tele-townhalls (source), collaborates with local leaders on events honoring first responders and military heroes (source), and has secured funding for infrastructure projects within Mid-Michigan (source).
