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Democrat 93% 3% 3% 58 total votes

Republican 78% 21% 0% 52 total votes

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1) Rep. Meltzer's "no vote explanation"  by Admin003 on December 15, 2007 
Rep. Meltzer, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:

"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:

The proposed fee increase in SB 410 and SB 411 is nothing short of a tax hike. If this bill passes, everyone who uses a cell phone will get hit with higher monthly bills.

Money for public safety programs should properly come from the General Fund - not from a new telephone tax. This is another example of lawmakers trying to fix Michigan's budget problems through quick fixes and patchwork solutions.

Moreover, after a year, localities could raise fees without a cap or any oversight.

Funding the 9-1-1 emergency system is absolutely a priority, but creating a new telephone tax is not the answer. For these reasons, I cannot support this bill at this time."

2) it's a shame that  by Anonymous Citizen on October 8, 2007 
those sworn to serve the public, protect the constitution, and enforce the law must now collect the revenue.

3) End The Occupation Now  by Anonymous Citizen on October 8, 2007 
We don't need these over blown ego driven revenue agents anymore..probably never did.
Tell jenny she can hire a private security team if she wants. Protect and serve is now just a quaint saying from a time long ago.
The most likely scenario if your daughter breaks down on the highway is, and this is assuming the state cop actually stops is "ok, tell me how much you been drinkin, we'll go easy on you, can I search your vehicle?"

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