State Rep. Neil Friske
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Controversial Bills Receive Mixed Votes in State Legislature
In a recent session of the state legislature, several bills sparked debate and divided opinions among lawmakers. One such bill, HB 4842, proposed by Rep Price, aimed to eliminate the 5-year requirement for the state to pay back their creditors. A member of the legislature expressed their dissent by stating, "I voted NO because we were not given enough time to consider the changes to the bill that were made last minute."Despite the opposition, HB 4842 passed with a vote of 83-22. Another contentious bill, HB 5392 presented by Rep Lightner, sought to extend the sunset for...
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Lawmaker Explains Votes on Recent Legislation
State Representative, whose name is not explicitly mentioned in the text, has provided detailed explanations for his votes on several pieces of legislation during a recent session in the state legislature.Regarding HB 5378 & 5379, legislation aimed at expanding fuel tax reciprocity, the Representative voted NO, stating, "I voted NO because the conversation we should be having is lowering our fuel tax so gas is cheaper and more truck drivers buy their gas in Michigan instead of fueling outside of the state and having other states share tax revenue with us."HB 5378 passed...
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Rep. Friske: Governor suddenly remembers Taiwan is our ally, not China
State Rep. Neil Friske, R-Charlevoix, has criticized Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's recent announcement regarding the establishment of the new Michigan Taiwan Office. In a statement released following Whitmer's announcement during a trade mission to Taiwan and South Korea, Rep. Friske expressed concerns about the governor's actions.Friske pointed out the inconsistency in Whitmer's support for Taiwan while also providing substantial state incentives to a company with ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Friske stated, “Someone needs to tell the governor that if she truly wants to...
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Legislator Provides Vote Explanations on Recent Bills
MARCH 7, 2024 - A legislator recently provided insights into their voting decisions on several bills that were presented in the House of Representatives.Expressing a thoughtful rationale for their decisions, the legislator stated, "I voted NO on HB 4705 (Rep Tisdel), a bill to rename a portion of M-150 in Oakland County after Former Congressman William Broomfield. Although I appreciate Congressman Bloomfield’s service to our country as a veteran and elected official, I believe we should only rename highways after fallen first responders and active-duty military members...
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Rep. Friske Urges Public Participation Against Radical Solar and Wind Siting Rules
State Rep. Neil Friske voiced his concerns about the new state law that removes local control over large-scale wind and solar projects. Friske emphasized the importance of community involvement in the upcoming meetings to discuss the implementation of the controversial plan.“The public needs to seize this opportunity to further denounce the radical takeover of our rural land,” said Friske. He criticized the law for giving the Michigan Public Service Commission the power to override local zoning ordinances without considering residents' input. Friske, a representative from...
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Legislative Vote Explanations: February 27-29, 2024
On February 27, 2024, Senator Chang and Senator Bellino voted on bills SB 57 and SB 58 regarding the banning of devices used to inhale nitrous oxide. Senator Chang explained his NO vote by stating, "I don’t believe banning these devices will affect people inhaling nitrous oxide, nor do I believe these bills could be enforced with big online retailers like Amazon. It also opens the door for the next step of government regulation." Despite his opposition, both bills passed with significant margins, SB 57 passing 87-18 and SB 58 passing 88-17.On the same day, Representative...