BILL PACKAGE HBs 5378-5379: Expands the distance from 30 to 50 air miles for what would be allowed under a fuel tax reciprocity agreement. It also corrects the kilogram weight references for qualified motor carriers and clarifies the definition of a “motor carrier.”
Sponsors: Reps. Prestin (R) & Hill (D)
HB 5378 Passage: 98-5 with Immediate Effect
Why I voted YES on HB 5378: This ensures that all intended logging companies that operate close to the border are covered by the Michigan-Wisconsin fuel tax reciprocity agreement.
HB 5379 Vote Failed: 53-45
Why I voted NO on HB 5379: Continuing to expand the distances for reciprocity agreements could lead to us forgoing the IFTA requirements altogether.
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HB 4927: Establishes May as “Chaldean American Month” in the State of Michigan.
Sponsor: Rep. Arbit (D)
Vote Failed: 53-44
Why I voted NO: Continuing to add holidays that are given official state recognition raises the question of where to draw the line.
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BILL PACKAGE HBs 5527-5528: HB 5527 (Fitzgerald) Requires School District to Have defibrillators available. HB 5528 (T. Carter) Requires Coaches Trained in CPR.
Sponsors: Reps. Fitzgerald (D) & T. Carter (D)
HB 5527 Passage: 55-29 with Immediate Effect
HB 5528 Passage: 55-41 with Immediate Effect
Why I voted NO: The unknown increased cost to the School Aid budget would be enormous.
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