Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026:

I voted YES on HB 6309 (Rep. Wortz) would rename a portion of M-86 in Branch County as the Casey Rice Memorial Highway. 

EXPLANATION: Dedicating a portion of M-86 to Casey Rice is a meaningful way to honor Casey’s legacy.

PASSED: 101-2

I voted YES on HB 6080 (Rep. DeBoer) would raise the standards of acceptable coursework for teacher personnel decisions. 

EXPLANATION: Institutions such as Idaho State University Albion offered cupcake courses that enabled government school teachers to gain credentials needed for salary increases. These courses were not rigorous, as they did not include writing assignments, discussion, or letter grades for performance. Closing this loophole ensures that taxpayer dollars are not spent on salary increases gained by cheating the system.

PASSED: 103-0

I voted NO on HB 5120&21, 6033 (Reps. Scott, Lightner) would require that law enforcement officers serve PPOs at no cost to the petitioner. Would create the Personal Protection Order Service Fund in the Department of Treasury. Would increase the fees required for process of papers served out of a court in this state by a person authorized to serve process.  

EXPLANATION: The newly created Personal Protection Order Service Fund shifts the expenses of personal protection orders from affected parties to taxpayers. The fee increases will be covered by this state level fund. If personal protection order requests increase, it will cost taxpayers more money under this plan.

PASSED: 96-7, PASSED: 97-6, PASSED: 95-8

I voted NO on SB 947 (Sen. McMorrow) would amend Michigan’s dam safety laws by creating a statewide registration system, strengthening inspection requirements, and expanding state oversight and emergency authority to reduce risks from dam failures. 

EXPLANATION: Free market competition with the risk of insurance liabilities should be trusted to produce sturdy, reliable dams instead of adding more regulations. Burdening dam owners with a statewide registration database will increase government surveillance, not produce strong dams. Adding burdensome red tape to dams also increases EGLE’s administrative costs and overall involvement in dam management. Society would do well to remember the failure of the Edenville Dam, in which Attorney General Dana Nessel sued the owner of the dam for losses to the mussel population just weeks before it gave way and flooded.

PASSED: 96-7

I voted YES on SB 102 (Sen. Wojno) would modify the requirement for county to provide property tax information. 

EXPLANATION: Under existing law, people can request tax information on parcels of land from county treasurers. This is a technical fix that will provide clarity on the information request process and ensure duplicative costs are not incurred.

PASSED: 103-0

I voted NO on SB 478 (Sen. Shink) would authorize the transfer of property currently owned by the state for the Department of Corrections in Green Oak Township to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). 

EXPLANATION: While transferring this parcel from MDOC to DMVA would not carry high transaction costs, it keeps the property under government ownership. Rather than keeping this land under control of the state, it should be opened up to the market for potential private sector buyers, with which the DMVA could potentially compete.

PASSED: 101-2

I voted NO on SB 198 (Sen. Singh) would create the Motor Vehicle Dealer Data Collection Act. 

EXPLANATION: The Motor Vehicle Dealer Data Collection Act creates various new government regulations on auto dealers, who should be free to manage their relationships with customers and manufacturers without additional government burdens.

PASSED: 102-1

I voted YES on SB 413 (Sen. Wojno) would allow psychologists to practice unsupervised with a limited license, after completing certain practice requirements. 

EXPLANATION: Limited license psychologists are unable to practice or bill independently under the limits of their current license. Recognizing the ability of limited license psychologists to practice independently opens greater opportunities for these professionals to meet patients’ needs.

PASSED: 100-3

I voted NO on SB 433 (Sen. Polehanki) would require DHHS to provide educational materials on the dangers of tobacco, vapes, and THC products. 

EXPLANATION: People are equipped to do their own research and make their own decisions when it comes to tobacco, vapes, and THC products. These products are already illegal for minors, and it is the responsibility of parents to educate their kids on consumption habits.

PASSED: 99-4

I voted NO on HB 4135 (Rep. Lightner) would authorize the transfer of property currently owned jointly by the state (Department of Natural Resources) and Jackson County. 

EXPLANATION: While county ownership of the land is preferential to a joint ownership agreement with the state, the mechanics behind the transfer of property are insufficient. The state offers Jackson County the right of first refusal, allowing the county the option of purchasing the land for $1. This is not a free market process, and governments should not be receiving friendly deals when transferring property amongst themselves. 

PASSED: 101-2

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026:

I voted NO on HB 6282 (Rep. Fairbairn) would prohibit former legislators from working for organizations that receive a grant from the utility consumer participation board for two years after leaving office. 

EXPLANATION: The employment pursued by a state legislator once they leave office is their private decision. They should act with integrity and not try to leverage their experience in the state legislature for their employer’s benefit. The failures of government are immeasurable and the negative impacts of corruption are ultimately caused by the choices made by elected officials. Ownership of the responsibility that comes with the authority granted to the Legislature should lead us to reflect internally, not cast blame elsewhere.

PASSED: 88-15

I voted NO on HB 6302 (Rep. Maddock) would provide additional instructions on how to display the United States flag in each classroom. 

EXPLANATION: Government schools are already required to display the United States flag. Adding specific requirements pertaining to the dimensions of the flag ushers in costs imposed by another unfunded mandate on government schools and their employees. Even though this mandate is intended to serve an agreeable purpose, compulsory patriotism doesn’t instill true respect or enthusiasm in our nation.

PASSED: 76-27

I voted YES on HB 6259-6263 (Reps. Bollin, St. Germaine, Tisdel, Steele, Kuhn) would alter the penalties for the various degrees of criminal sexual conduct. The bills would create mandatory minimum sentences for CSC 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, and would increase the maximum sentence for 2nd and 3rd degree offenses. 

EXPLANATION: Criminal sexual conduct includes serious crimes that cause severe harm to victims. Therefore, it is proper to ensure that these crimes carry appropriate punishments.

PASSED: 77-26, PASSED: 79-24, PASSED: 78-25, PASSED: 77-26, PASSED: 79-24

I voted YES on HR 373 (Rep. DeBoyer) a resolution to condemn socialism, the platform of the Democratic Socialists for America, and politicians who espouse socialist views, and to oppose the implementation of socialist policies in the state of Michigan and the United States.

EXPLANATION: Socialism is a cancerous ideology that must be stopped because it violates the Constitution and proper role of government. It is antithetical to the principles that made this nation great. Wherever socialism has been implemented, the death tolls have come in the millions. The Democratic Socialists for America are a group of radical ideologues fueled by scorn and resentment.

PASSED: 58-34