State Legislator of the Month, February 2025: Michigan Speaker of the House Matt Hall
The State Legislator of the Month highlights successes and acknowledges those who personify the principles at the core of ALEC–limited government, free markets, and federalism.
We are thrilled to recognize Michigan Speaker of the House Matt Hall as the State Legislator of the Month for February.
Hall has been a driving force in expanding Michigan’s legislative engagement, fostering regional collaboration, and delivering effective policy solutions. As a four-term state representative from Southwest Michigan, he has demonstrated principled leadership, earning the trust of his colleagues and constituents from parts of Kalamazoo and Allegan counties in the 42nd House District.
A dedicated ALEC Board Member and Michigan State Chair, Hall got his start at ALEC at the New Legislator Policy Academy in 2018. Speaker Hall has engaged more Michigan legislators with ALEC than ever before, ensuring they have the tools and policy resources to be more effective leaders. His efforts have strengthened Michigan’s influence within ALEC and positioned more legislators to advance free-market principles and responsible governance.
Speaker Hall partners with ALEC as our in-state host for the annual Great Lakes Policy Academy with the McNair Center at Northwood University. Drawing attendees from surrounding states, this regional forum equips state legislators with ALEC resources and fosters the exchange of ideas to tackle challenges and develop strategies for economic growth and good governance.
Speaker Hall has delivered major policy victories, most recently saving Michigan small businesses in the restaurant industry from crushing job loss. Through his leadership in negotiating Michigan’s minimum wage reform bill, the bill passed with bipartisan support and was signed by the governor.
Speaker Hall meets with law enforcement officials during a trip to the Southern Border in Eagle Pass, Texas.
A longtime champion of government accountability, Hall previously served as House Oversight Committee Chair, leading efforts to ensure transparency. As head of the Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic, he exposed billions in unemployment fraud. His dedication to fiscal responsibility earned him recognition as 2020 House Member of the Year by Michigan Information & Research Service (MIRS). He also led bipartisan tax cut negotiations, saving Michigan small businesses hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
For his dedication to growing Michigan’s ALEC delegation, fostering collaboration, and securing impactful policy victories, Speaker Matt Hall is a well-deserving recipient of the State Legislator of the Month.
Congratulations, Speaker Hall!