A resolution to provide for Rachelle Smit to be Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Third Legislature.

Michigan House Resolution 2 (HR0002) is a formal resolution that appoints Representative Rachelle Smit as the Speaker Pro Tempore of the Michigan House of Representatives for the 103rd Legislature. The Speaker Pro Tempore is responsible for presiding over House sessions in the absence of the Speaker. The resolution was introduced by Representative Bryan Posthumus, a Republican, and co-sponsored by Representative John Fitzgerald, a Democrat, reflecting bipartisan support. It was unanimously adopted on January 8, 2025, with all 110 House members voting in favor.

The unanimous adoption of HR0002 highlights a rare moment of bipartisan agreement in the Michigan House, with both Republican and Democratic members supporting Representative Smit's appointment. This consensus suggests confidence in her ability to fulfill the duties of Speaker Pro Tempore effectively.

While the resolution itself faced no opposition, some media outlets have noted that Representative Smit's previous actions, such as her tribute to individuals acquitted in the Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot, have been controversial. Critics argue that such actions could overshadow her new role and potentially impact the House's unity.