August 19, 2025

HB 4047 #:  Provides for a cause of action for media that falsely depicts an individual engaging in sexual conduct.

Sponsor:  Rep. Bierlein (R)                       

Passage:  97-5, bill enrolled

Why I voted YES: With AI becoming increasingly more advanced and accessible, many people are worried that the production of deep fakes will become a worsening problem. Nonconsensual Deep fakes cause emotional and financial harm to individuals. It is essential that state law protects these victims by imposing penalties on offenders.

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HB 4415:  Modify requirement for competitive bidding by county road commissions on certain projects.

Sponsor:  Rep. Kuhn (R)                             

Passage:  83-19 with Immediate Effect

Why I voted YES: This bill updates a decades-old statute to reflect the current market realities for road commissions across Michigan.

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HB 4543 #:  Changes certain income tax adjustments based on the Detroit Consumer Price Index to the United Sates Consumer Price Index.

Sponsor:  Rep. Schuette (R)                    

Passage:  88-14 with Immediate Effect

Why I voted YES: Using the US CPI rather than the Detroit CPI will reflect broader energy price trends and provide more reliable data.

August 20, 2025

HB 4707:  Prohibits ranked choice voting.

Sponsor:  Rep. Smit (R)                             

Passage:  57-44 with Immediate Effect

Why I voted YES: Ranked Choice Voting is a confusing and non-traditional form of voting that allows voters to rank candidates by preference rather than casting a ballot for a single candidate, thus violating the principle of one person, one vote.

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SB 70 #:  Designate as the “Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr. Memorial Highway” portion of M-34.

Sponsor:  Sen. Bellino (R)                         

Passage:  100-0 with Immediate Effect

Why I voted YES: Our law enforcement personnel continually place themselves in danger on behalf of our citizens and state. This highway naming allows us to express our gratitude and appreciation for Deputy Sheriff William Butler Jr. and his service to our country and the State of Michigan.

August 21, 2025

HB 4303#:  Establish May as Chaldean American month.

Sponsor:  Rep. Kuhn (R)                             

Passage: 99-1 with Immediate Effect

Why I voted YES: This bill increases public awareness and honors the Chaldean community’s contributions to Michigan.

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HJR M #:  Withholds pay for legislators and the governor if the budget is not enacted on or before July 1 each year.

Sponsor:  Rep. Thompson (R)                 

Vote Failed:  70-30 (a Constitutional  amendment needs at least two-thirds of the vote to pass).

Why I voted YES:  Legislators and the governor should absolutely be penalized for not doing the one thing required of them. This will help ensure a government shutdown does not impact services to residents.