To Create a Jobs-Friendly Environment

• Sponsored HB 4120 to eliminate the Michigan Business Tax’s job killing 22% surcharge
• Sponsored HJR QQ to require a super majority vote to raise taxes

To Reform Government & Provide for Public Safety

• Sponsored HCR 0003 to recommend a 10% cut in legislators’ salaries
• Sponsored HB 5797 to shrink government by eliminating unfunded mandates
• Sponsored HJR LL to reform the state budget process
• Sponsored HR 0045 to call on the Civil Service Commission to negotiate a 5% cut in pay and benefits for state employees
• Sponsored HB 6092 to restore Sheriff’s Marine and Patrol Division funding, protecting public safety

To Protect Our Children’s Future

• Cosponsored the 2010-11 GOP budget plan that increases the foundation allowance for schools