Tuesday, June 24th, 2025:

I voted NO on HB 4262&63 (Reps. Harris, McFall) would allow the Attorney General to investigate a claim that a person has violated the online ticket sales act. Would create a new act called the Event Online Ticket Sales Act. EXPLANATION: Ticket sales are a market transaction between buyers and sellers. Government shouldn’t be interjecting itself into this market transaction for the sake of equity. Ticket vendors are capable of addressing bot purchases on their own without government mandates.

PASSED: 104-1, PASSED: 104-1

I voted NO on HB 4493 (Rep. Thompson) would exempt concession locations operated by blind individuals from licensure under the Food Law. EXPLANATION: Currently, blind entrepreneurs are subjected to regulations from both MDARD and the Business Enterprise Program (BEP). The BEP is a government program designed specifically for blind business owners. Federal and state law require BEP to inspect concessions operated by blind individuals. Streamlining the regulatory environment to remove a duplicative layer of inspection better allows blind people to prosper.

PASSED: 101-4

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025:

I voted NO on HB 4367 (Rep. Woolford) would require the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to create a Purple Star Program for public schools to help students of military service members. EXPLANATION: Schools should treat all students equally regardless of background or status. Creating additional government programs does not drive successful student outcomes.

PASSED: 102-4

I voted NO on HB 4396 (Rep. Lightner) would allow research requests for juvenile court records. EXPLANATION: Government involvement in data sharing agreements is always a cause for concern. The government can’t be trusted to record more data and enter sharing agreements.

PASSED: 103-3

I voted YES on HB 4426 (Rep. Borton) would amend the Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1963 to lower the minimum age to 18 years old for the transportation of intrastate property or passengers, including, but not limited to, hazardous materials. EXPLANATION: Removing regulatory barriers allows more people the opportunity to work. Not every 18 year old goes to college, and there should be ample opportunities for young people who seek to immediately contribute to the workforce. Given the shortage of truck drivers, this is a logical solution to reduce barriers to entry and provide opportunities for young people.

PASSED: 85-21

Thursday, June 26th, 2025:

I voted YES on HB 4403 (Rep. Wendzel) would allow distillers and mixed spirit manufacturers to enter alternating proprietorships. EXPLANATION: Winemakers and brewers oftentimes enter into alternating proprietorship agreements, which allow them to share space and equipment for their manufacturing efforts. However, other alcohol producers such as distillers and mixed spirit manufacturers have not been able to enter these types of arrangements. While MLCC should not be able to dictate to manufacturers what type of business arrangements they enter, expressly acknowledging the ability of distillers and mixed spirit manufacturers to use alternating proprietorships ensures that every manufacturer has equal opportunity. It also prevents MLCC from targeting manufacturers they don’t like, diminishing the ability of government to pick winners and losers.

PASSED: 104-0

I voted NO on HB 4417 (Rep. Mueller) would require DHHS to provide opioid antagonists to first responders at no cost if the department provides no cost opioid antagonists to others. EXPLANATION: Taxpayers should not be compelled to pay for the medical care of another. Healthcare is the responsibility of the individual. Expanding the requirements on taxpayers to fund narcan disbursement compels people to pay for treatments beyond their responsibility.

PASSED: 100-4

I voted YES on HB 4214 (Rep. Paquette): would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to require drivers to prepare to stop by immediately reducing speed and stop their vehicle when they are at a minimum of 20 feet from a school bus that is stopping/stopped and displaying two alternately flashing yellow lights. EXPLANATION: Originally, this bill proposed mandating a complete stop once a school bus displayed its yellow lights. However, a floor substitute made it so that drivers have the latitude to slow down and proceed with caution in the event they cannot safely stop.

FAILED: 52-51