HB 4980:  Would allow individuals to obtain CPLs from the county clerk of any county in the state, instead of only being able to obtain a CPL from the county clerk in the county in which the individual resides.

Sponsor:  Rep. Maddock (R)                    

Passage:  60-45 with Immediate Effect

Why I voted YES: Some counties and county clerks are very opposed or antagonistic to Second Amendment rights and to persons who seek CPL licenses. They might argue that individuals should have the ability to seek their CPL license from a county clerk that respects and honors Second Amendment rights.

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HB 5113:  Would provide a process for correcting errors on an application for a CPL license.

Sponsor:  Rep. Outman (R)                      

Passage:  78-27 with Immediate Effect

Why I voted YES: The statute should provide a path by which errors made in CPL applications may be corrected.

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BILL PACKAGE HBs 5314-5316:  Would eliminate the Michigan Attorney General’s powers to file civil actions and criminal prosecutions in Ingham County, when the action arose or the alleged crime occurred in another county. The bills would also restrict the Attorney General’s ability to intervene in lawsuits filed outside the state of Michigan.

Sponsors:  Reps. Rigas (R), DeBoyer (R), & Cavitt (R)                  

Passages:  56-49 with Immediate Effect

Why I voted YES: Attorney General Dana Nessel has abused the powers of her office under current law, and these bills will help restrict her ability to continue weaponizing state government to deny citizens trial by a jury of their peers.

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HB 5154:  Requires public schools to accept cash as payment for admission to sporting events.

Sponsor:  Rep. Smit (R)                             

Passage:  85-17 with Immediate Effect

Why I voted YES: This bill gives payment options and makes it easier for folks that don’t have a smartphone or use debit or credit cards to attend a local school’s sporting event. This bill preserves data privacy by allowing spectators to avoid being tracked using digital tickets.

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BILL PACKAGE HBs 4678-4679:  Weights and Measures Act updates

Sponsors:  Reps. Aragona (R) & Liberati (D)                     

HB 4678 Passage:  100-2 with Immediate Effect

HB 4679 Passage:  98-4 with Immediate Effect

Why I voted YES: Allowing per-gallon charges is a much more accurate way to account for used fuel – flat rate refilling costs could result in either the business not being reimbursed enough or the customer being overcharged.