Rep. Hoogendyk, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
"Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
As the father of 5 children, I can say from personal experience that my wife and I would not drive the car if she had to breastfeed one of our children. We had the common sense and enough concern for the safety and welfare of our children that would we would not drive down the road when our kids were not restrained properly. Once again, this is an example of state government over-reach. This is not the role of government."