Tuesday, August 25th, 2026:

I voted YES on IP 1 would prohibit political contributions from regulated utilities and government contractors, expand disclosure and reporting requirements for political advertising, particularly online and issue-oriented election communications. 

EXPLANATION: Initiative Petition 1 is commonly known as the Michigan Money Out of Politics petition. The problem with money in politics is that government is too large and improperly involved in matters meant to be left to the private sector. A government that has expanded beyond its proper size and scope is one that is susceptible to giving preferential treatment to the politically connected donor class. Our republican form of government is supposed to be run by the people, for the people. Organizations have a protected right to free speech, but they should not be able to inappropriately undermine our elections or distort public policy for their own personal gain at the expense of the people. Adopting this petition is the next step toward implementing reform to limit the influence of special interest groups. The House has taken the lead in exposing and ending corporate welfare this term, and I am encouraged that we will continue these efforts to constrain government and protect taxpayers from waste, fraud, and abuse.

PASSED: 77-26

I voted YES on SB 22 (Sen. Anthony) would allow a landlord to return a security deposit via direct deposit, electronic fund transfer, or mobile payment application.  

EXPLANATION: Ensuring landlords can return a security deposit through digital methods better aligns with market realities and protects the private landlord-tenant relationship. The landlord and tenant should determine the method of payment, and government should not restrict their options.

PASSED: 104-0

I voted NO on SB 373 (Sen. Cavanagh) would prohibit rental agreements from imposing additional charges or fees for methods of rent payments.  

EXPLANATION: If the landlord and tenant agree to a method of payment containing service fees, the landlord should have the ability to apply these fees to the amount owed by the tenant. It is not government’s place to tell landlords how to accept payment from their tenants and if this fee is excessively burdensome, a tenant can choose to live elsewhere.

PASSED: 99-5

I voted NO on SB 1052 (Sen. Chang) would clarify that CMS model arrangements and model patient incentives are not considered a kickback or bribe.  

EXPLANATION: CMS model arrangements are experiments conducted by government entities aimed at examining how to lower healthcare costs. Incentives are offered to patients to attract their participation. This system is an improper government solution to a government made problem. As such, these models should not be exempt from being classified as bribes or kickbacks. A freer market with reduced regulations would prove to be more effective in reducing healthcare costs.

PASSED: 100-4

I voted YES on SB 527 (Sen. McBroom) would amend the Revised Judicature Act to transfer $1.0 million of the unencumbered balance remaining in the Juror Compensation Reimbursement Fund, which otherwise rolls over into itself for the next fiscal year, to the Court Equity Fund for State fiscal years ending September 30, 2027, 2028, and 2029.  

EXPLANATION: Diverting $1 million to the general fund eliminates an expenditure from the budgetary process and frees up existing revenue.

PASSED: 104-0

I voted YES on SB 569 (Sen. Anthony) would redirect a certain amount of Restricted revenue generated to the General Fund.  

EXPLANATION: Diverting $1.32 million to the general fund eliminates an expenditure from the budgetary process and frees up existing revenue.

PASSED: 98-6

I voted NO on SB 1013 (Sen. Moss) would prohibit the use of price optimization by insurers when determining rates.  

EXPLANATION: Price optimization is a market tool that insurance companies could use to determine their rates. In 2024, the Department of Insurance and Financial Services prohibited the use of price optimization, meaning this bill would put this practice into state law. Restricting the ability of insurance companies to determine their rates is antithetical to market principles. Government should not prohibit insurance companies or customers from using available tools, and rates should be determined by market interactions. If customers reject this practice, they should speak with their feet and do business with another company.

PASSED: 97-7

I voted YES on HB 5920&21 (Reps. Wortz, Bohnak) would amend the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman Act to provide for enhanced legislative oversight over the Michigan Department of Corrections.  

EXPLANATION: The Legislative Corrections Ombudsman reports to the Legislature and is tasked with overseeing correctional facilities in the state. Expanding the oversight capabilities of the Legislative Corrections Ombudsman is productive to ensure concerns pertaining to prisons are adequately addressed.

PASSED: 102-2, PASSED: 102-2

Wednesday, August 26th, 2026:

I voted NO on HB 4813 (Rep. Pavlov) would update definitions and make a technical fix in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. 

EXPLANATION: This interstate compact already applies to the children of military families, which is defined as active duty servicemembers. Changing the term to currently enlisted members broadens the scope of this compact, which includes rulemaking authority for an interstate commission. Flexibility for determining local standards should be left to the respective school districts without oversight from a national operation.

PASSED: 97-1

I voted YES on HB 5940 (Rep. Prestin) would allow for the siting and co-location of overhead electric transmission infrastructure within existing rights-of-way (ROW) on any limited-access highway. 

EXPLANATION: Using rights-of-way for the siting and co-location of overhead electric transmission infrastructure is sensible because it uses existing pathways. It is critical to reduce burdens on private property, and using existing rights-of-way will help accomplish the objective of limiting eminent domain concerns.

PASSED: 98-0 

I voted YES on HB 5648 (Rep. Woolford) would require public schools to give high school credit to 12th grade students who work full-time in an approved trade occupation that aligns with career and technical education (CTE).  

EXPLANATION: Twelfth grade students who work a trade full time have already demonstrated commitment, responsibility, and career skills by earning a paycheck in a technical field. The student’s dedication to their trade should be recognized as high school credit, as they’ve already shown competence in the workforce. 

PASSED: 59-39

I voted NO on HB 5452 (Rep. Lightner) would eliminate the sunset date on trial courts’ ability to impose court costs when sentencing a criminal defendant. Currently, the sunset date is December 31, 2026.  

EXPLANATION: Courts are required to impose minimum state costs, and they are currently able to further impose discretionary costs on individuals convicted of a crime. The sunset should be allowed to expire so that discretionary costs are no longer part of the equation. Courts already gain revenue from minimum state costs. The expiration of court-imposed discretionary costs would reduce the size and scope of government by tens of millions of dollars per year. 

PASSED: 84-14 

I voted NO on HB 6243 (Rep. Posthumus) would modify the list of excepted home purchases for investors under PA 32 of 2026.  

EXPLANATION: It is not proper for government to determine who is allowed to purchase single family homes after creating the unaffordable housing crisis in the first place. Saddling the people of Michigan with high tax burdens and over-regulating housing markets has put people at a disadvantage. Rather than attempting to solve the problem with further regulations and technical fixes, government should move to reduce tax burdens, cut red tape, and unleash our economy so that people are able to afford a home. 

PASSED: 83-15

I voted YES on HB 5803 (Rep. Bierlein) would exempt public and nonpublic schools from childcare licensing requirements for preschool classrooms.  

EXPLANATION: Currently, public and nonpublic schools that offer preschooling are subject to both the Child Care Organizations Act and Great Start Readiness Program, which overlap in the standards they require. Eliminating duplicative licensure requirements reduces administrative burdens on preschool programs provided by Michigan schools.

PASSED: 56-42

I voted NO on HB 5356 (Rep. Schuette) would make a variety of updates to the Michigan Vehicle Code.  

EXPLANATION: Included in the proposed updates to the Michigan Vehicle Code are fee increases. Government should be reduced in both size and scope, and fee increases do the exact opposite. 

PASSED: 82-16

I voted NO on HB 5359 (Rep. Bierlein) would create an income tax credit for retailers that sell E15 or E85 ethanol fuels. 

EXPLANATION: Rather than offering an income tax credit unavailable to its competitors, the state should move to deregulate ethanol fuel and ensure producers and consumers aren’t burdened from making free market driven decisions.

PASSED: 77-21

I voted YES on HR 350 (Speaker Hall) a resolution to create a select committee on the rules and procedures of the Board of State Canvassers and the Bureau of Elections

EXPLANATION: Election insecurities such as illegal aliens registering and voting in our elections, irregularities within the Qualified Voter File, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s heavy-handed approach to administrative rulemaking are just a few examples of problems with our elections. In addition, the Board of State Canvassers seem to be giving preferential treatment to leftist initiatives over conservative efforts, as demonstrated in their recent failure to certify the Citizens Only Voting Initiative. Their presumed political bias warrants thorough scrutiny and investigation, and the people of Michigan deserve transparency and accountability in matters concerning the electoral process.

PASSED: 57-41