Rep. Matt Hall to serve as next speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — After taking back the majority in the Michigan House of Representatives, Republicans have selected State Rep. Matt Hall (R-42) to be Speaker of the House for the 103rd Legislature.
The incoming 58-52 majority selected their leadership Thursday, choosing Hall, who has led the Republican caucus for the past two years, to serve as Speaker of the House.
"The people of Michigan elected a new House Republican majority to put our state back on the road to success," says Hall. "Our focus will be on serving the people of our great state. Michiganders want safe neighborhoods, high-paying careers, effective schools, and secure elections. House Republicans are ready to get to work to make our state the best place to raise a family safely and affordably."
Hall has served in the House of Representatives since 2019 and represents the 42nd House District, which includes portions of Kalamazoo and Allegan counties.
Before becoming House Republican leader in 2023, Hall held several key leadership positions, including majority caucus chair (2021-2022), Tax Policy Committee chair (2021-2022), Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic chair (2020), and Oversight Committee chair (2019-2020).
Republicans selected the following legislators to serve on Hall's leadership team:
Speaker Pro Tempore Rachelle Smit
Associate Speaker Pro Tempore Jay DeBoyer
Majority Floor Leader Bryan Posthumus
Assistant Majority Floor Leader Brian BeGole
Majority Whip Mike Harris
Chief Deputy Whip Joe Aragona
Caucus Chair Ken Borton
Caucus Vice Chair Nancy Jenkins-Arno
The new House of Representatives will convene for the first time on Jan. 8, 2025, and for the next two years, Republicans will be able to exert significant pressure on state leadership, including Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer.
"I've spearheaded successful tax cuts to help ease the rising cost of living for the people of Michigan, and I've conducted critical oversight of the administration to hold government agencies accountable and ensure Michiganders get value for their hard-earned tax dollars. With our new majority, House Republicans will continue that track record," says Hall. We'll bring balance to state government, restore oversight efforts, make life more affordable, keep our communities safe, and deliver the value and services that taxpayers expect."
