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Re: 2007 House Bill 4577 (Increase license plate tax by [at least] 50 percent )

Admin003 — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:17:33 GMT

Rep. Opsommer, 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:

While I agree that how we fund our transportation infrastructure is critically important, this is part of a package of bills that have been brought forth this evening that have been substituted and/or amended in a manner that has not been shared with the House as a whole. In some cases, it has become evident after the fact that they are being substituted in a manner so that they actually have the opposite of the initial purpose of the bill. As such, I can not vote on a bill without knowing its true content, and I wish to thank Rep. Vagnozzi for pointing out that the majority of members are being asked to vote on these bills without knowing what they accomplish.

Before we can consider raising gas taxes, registration fees, or other hardships onto Michigan’s citizens it is important that we first ensure that the equivalent of all gas tax monies be spent on road funding, and that the road funding money we generate is not being diverted for other purposes. For that reason I am in support of my bills that would create the Priority Now! Transportation fund, HB 6520, HB 6521, and HJR NNN to establish a baseline for how much transportation money we currently should be using.”

Re: 2007 House Bill 4577 (Increase license plate tax by [at least] 50 percent )

jimc57 — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:54:12 GMT

For those of our representatives that would support this type of legislation, I've run out of words. The answer is not more taxes. How many people have to say the same thing? You cannot tax Michigan out of this situation. Fundamental changes need to be made. Do I think we have the leadership to do that, NO. As much as everyone would like the status quo to remain, it cannot and it will not. Something has to give and it will. It may take 30 or 35 years but it will catch up to all of us. MORE TAXES IS NOT THE ANSWER.

Re: 2007 House Bill 4577 (Increase license plate tax by [at least] 50 percent )

empower — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:11:34 GMT

Excuse me Rep. Hopgood but this is bad for MI. You should be ashamed of yourself ! Why do folks such as yourself run for office when the best you can do is sit around thinking of ways to tax the people of this great state. One would think you would have something to offer those you are suppose to represent besides throwing our hard earned money after it!

Tis sad that you are ignorant of the word of God that clearly states you are accountable to Almighty God how you rule. For your own sake at least do you not have anything to offer us than to add the burdens on our already way to many burdens? ( ref. Luke 11: 46) I'd resign if I were you! Most do not understand the position you are to fill as servants not Queens and kings to be served and we pay you way to high salary's to do it! Its only through the study of God's word where we discover these truths. Before I made Jesus my savior and Lord I thought as mom I was the boss only to discover I was a servant who was to raise up these children. We need to get back to the basics of life. Tis the only way to the truth! I pray God would open you eyes to see His way His truth!~~Joni

Re: 2007 House Bill 4577 (Increase license plate tax by [at least] 50 percent )

hseohugs — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:22:32 GMT

Is anyone surprised that the Democrats in the Michigan House want to raise taxes? You voted for them. Shame on you!

My next question is, do we pay for the MI House Reps plates or do they?

Flat Fee

Anonymous Citizen — Fri, 11 May 2007 20:01:22 GMT

It's amazing to me. I came from Illinois to go to school here, and in IL they have a flat fee of, last I knew, $75 for each car. How is it that their government is fine with the flat fee but Michigan can't do it?

kat

Anonymous Citizen — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:13:43 GMT

They don't call Michigan "The Great Take State" for nothin' - last one to leave the state, please turn out the light.

Is Anyone Surprised...

Anonymous Citizen — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:29:24 GMT

...by this? This legislature continues to raise all manner of taxes and fees. As a lifelong Michigan resident, it will sadden me to leave the state upon retirement, but I can't afford to stay.

Racist

Anonymous Citizen — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 15:38:37 GMT

Guess I don't see the racism. Must of missed that part. You obviously were sucked in and voted for Aunt Jenny!

Nice...

Anonymous Citizen — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:36:07 GMT

That's great! Respond by being a racist. With respect to solving problems and encouraging dialogue, that is much more effective. Why don't more people do that? (Please note heavy sarcasm.)

this is

Anonymous Citizen — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:59:04 GMT

THE BEST IDEA yet I think you are on to something.Hoon-Yung Hopgood cart would be government subsidized. Hopgood transport, sounds good.

i'm STILL waiting

Anonymous Citizen — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 13:10:33 GMT

for the SAVING DEMOCRATS to come along and SAVE US from the situation we find ourselves in. won't some democrat come and SAVE US?????? NO, THEY WON'T. THEY LIED. THE STUPID PEOPLE BELIEVED THEM. glad i WASN'T ONE OF THEM.

God Bless the Dems

Anonymous Citizen — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:42:11 GMT

Well all of you people who identify with the Democrats, are you happy now? Your party is in control. There is blame on both sides of the aisle but the idiocy and lunacy is dominant on the dems side!

on another topic i said "HOLD ON TO....

suppressed american — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 16:33:07 GMT

YOUR A**, WE HAVE NOW FOUR MORE YEARS OF TAX AND SPEND. the governor sucked you people right in. TOLD YOU SO !!! from 50 % increase for licence plates to 9 cents a gallon gas and diesel tax. and that is not all. albet that when these taxes get approved the house and senate give themselves a RAISE !!! so all those that voted for jenny, keep your mouth shut. you got what you deserve. the 42% that voted for devos, sound off, let them know how STUPID they were...EVERYDAY !!!!

Rickshaws

Anonymous Citizen — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 16:12:07 GMT

Hey Hoon....maybe the citizens of Michigan should start utilizing Rickshaws. This way we wouldn't have to plate them and we could create a lot of jobs hiring people to pull us around the state. I think you should be the first one to apply for the job!

Winston Churchill

Anonymous Citizen — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 16:00:54 GMT

I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself > into prosperity is like > a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift > himself up by the handle. > --- Winston Churchill