Holland Reporter

Michigan House Members recently voted on various bills, providing explanations for their decisions. Representative Prestin, a sponsor of HB 5378, explained, "This ensures that all intended logging companies that operate close to the border are covered by the Michigan-Wisconsin fuel tax reciprocity agreement." Conversely, Representative Hill, regarding HB 5379, expressed concerns, stating, "Continuing to expand the distances for reciprocity agreements could lead to us forgoing the IFTA requirements altogether."

Representative Arbit shared thoughts on HB 4927, which aimed to establish May as "Chaldean American Month" in Michigan, noting, "Continuing to add holidays that are given official state recognition raises the question of where to draw the line."

In another set of bills, Representatives Fitzgerald and T. Carter sponsored HBs 5527 and 5528, respectively. Despite the bills passing, Representative Fitzgerald voiced concerns, stating, "The unknown increased cost to the School Aid budget would be enormous."

The Michigan House Members' explanations provide insight into the decision-making process behind the recent votes on various bills.