ISSUES
Affordability
Dave supported a new state law that eliminated the state tax on tips, overtime, and Social Security income (PA 24 of 2025)
Dave has voted to eliminate the state property tax (HBs 5872-5879),
Dave sponsored a bill to reduce the Michigan income tax rate (HB 6225).
Dave was a leader in protecting the wages of tipped workers and preserving thousands of jobs in the service industry (SB 8, PA 1 of 2025)
Dave helped lead in fixing Michigan’s paid sick leave policies to protect jobs and provide flexibility for workers and small businesses (HB 4002, PA 2 of 2025)
Dave has helped block hundreds of millions of dollars in proposed new taxes and fees cutting nearly $2 billion in waste, fraud and abuse from state government.
Dave supports building the Line 5 pipeline tunnel. This vital infrastructure would keep oil, propane, aviation fuel and other products flowing via the safest possible transportation methods, while protecting our Great Lakes.
Energy
Dave voted to eliminate Michigan’s personal property tax on the equipment that businesses, farmers, and companies own, helping job creators grow, hire, and compete with neighboring states. Utilities happen to be the largest payers of this tax, so this plan would mandate electric and natural gas companies to pass those tax savings directly to customers. If signed into law, this could save residents up to $500 per year on energy bills. (House Bills 5878, 79)
Dave voted to require state energy regulators to prioritize reliable, cost-effective energy and greater transparency when utility companies seek rate increases (HB 5710, FY 2026-27 budget)
Dave voted a new state law to protect the Michigan Home Heating Tax Credit, which saves people money and makes it easier for them to heat their homes (HB 4543, PA 55 of 2025)
Dave fought against PA 233 of 2023, which allowed state agencies to overrule local townships and force solar and wind energy installations in their community without their approval.
Dave stands against “Green New Deal” energy mandates, and believes that increased adaptation of modern, clean nuclear and natural gas power plants is key to avoid using expensive energy from other states. He also voted to roll back costly energy mandates driving up electricity costs (HB 5711)
Home Ownership
Dave has voted to eliminate state property taxes in Michigan (House Bills 5872-5879). The bills would also repeal the real estate transfer tax and eliminate Michigan’s “pop-up tax,” which often causes taxable values to spike after a home is sold.
Dave voted to keep Michigan families from being priced out of the housing market by prohibiting large corporations from buying up single-family homes in bulk (HB 6074)
Dave voted for a new law to increase housing options for working families by creating a new housing tax credit that will help finance the construction of approximately 2,500 new housing units each year (HBs 5806-5807; PAs 30-31 of 2026)
Dave voted for a new law that provides new tools to families facing tough times to help avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes (PA 79 of 2026)
Dave voted to cut red tape within the state’s permitting processes and making it easier to build homes for working families (HBs 5932-5935)
healthcare
Dave voted to cap interest rates on medical debt and prohibit aggressive collection practices such as wage garnishment and home foreclosures tied to medical bills (HBs 5254-5255)
Dave voted to protect Michigan families from long-term financial harm tied to medical debt by expanding access to hospital financial assistance programs (HBs 6071-6073)
Dave helped to save Medicaid by making tax reforms that saved billions in federal funding for Medicaid and investing more state resources to make sure the program continues to be available for vulnerable residents who count on it (HBs 4706, 4968, PA 25 of 2025)
Dave voted to increase access to reliable healthcare by entering the state into numerous healthcare licensure compacts that allow more medical professionals to practice in Michigan (HBs 4032, 4101-4104, 4246, 4309, 4380, 4509, 4591, 5455; PA 6 of 2026)
Veterans
Dave is a US Air Force veteran and the former Veteran Services Coordinator at Mott Community College, where he helped student veterans and their families take advantage of educational benefits available to them. Through Dave’s efforts, Mott is an award-recognized veteran-friendly school.
Dave helped lead a new state law recognizing Blue Star Mother’s Day each year (PA 69 of 2024)
Dave voted to expand educational funding for children of servicemembers with the MI National Guard (HB 4813)
Dave cosponsored legislation for skills gained in the military to transfer towards apprenticeship requirements (HB 4279)
privacy
Dave introduced legislation to protect private property rights by requiring a warrant for state regulators and law enforcement to come on your private property if no emergency circumstances are present (HB 6128).
Dave has cosponsored legislation to limit license plate camera data retention by law enforcement (HB 5592, 93)
Ethics
Dave was proud to have had his bipartisan bill signed into law this summer that prohibits former governors, lieutenant governors, and state department directors from becoming registered lobbyists for two years after leaving office.
Other reforms signed into law apply similar restrictions to state legislators, including prohibiting lawmakers from working as lobbyists in other states while serving in Michigan (yes, this actually happened recently).Whether someone is elected or appointed, their focus should be on serving taxpayers and the people of Michigan.
These reforms help strengthen public trust and ensure public officials are focused on their responsibilities, and not their next job. (Public Acts 74-76 of 2026)
Education
Dave supported a $40 million investment to expand dual enrollment opportunities for our students, $185 million for teacher retention and recruitment initiatives for schools to better attract and retain high-quality educators, and $125 million to help support student transportation needs across the state.(FY 2026-27 budget)
Dave voted to continue funding breakfast and lunch for Michigan students (FY 2026-27 budget)
Dave believes that we must encourage skilled trades training programs that prepare workers for today’s new careers, and supported an investment of $46 million in career and technical education programs that help students develop in-demand workforce skills. He also sponsored a new state law to ensure high school students are informed of the numerous career options available right here in Michigan. (FY 2026-27 budget, Public Act 88 of 2022).
Dave has voted to follow through on the promise for equal funding for our classrooms and school districts (Public Act 48 of 2021). David will continue to fight for our students to receive the best education possible.
Dave believes parents and local school districts should be in charge of controlling their curriculum – not bureaucrats in Washington or Lansing. He supports reduced regulations on our classrooms to allow more local control in our schools.
Roads
Dave helped secure nearly $2 billion a year in ongoing state funding for road repairs without raising taxes (HBs 4180-4183, SB 578; PAs 16-20 of 2025)
Dave knows the impact of high gas prices. That’s why he has previously voted to suspend Michigan’s 27 cent gas tax (HB 5570), and supports solutions to move Michigan towards increased energy independence. He remains committed to finding innovative solutions and prioritizing road funding within the existing budget.
law enforcement & Security
Dave supports a secure border, not only to keep violent criminals and those who are national security risks out of our country, but also to check the increased flow of illegal drugs into our state. Dave also has sponsored House Bill 5650, which would crack down on transnational gang crimes in our communities.
Dave serves as chair of the House Natural Resources & Tourism Committee. In this role, he is fighting against overreach by the DNR and EGLE to protect private property owners and hunters.
Dave voted for increased investment in training, resources, and equipment for our law enforcement officers. He also supported funding for additional school resource officers to more effectively protect our students and schools (HB 5522).
Values
Dave stands with women and girls against efforts to force them to compete with biological males in sports. He also stands with families against the woke transgender ideology being pushed on our students and children in our schools.
Dave is a leader in the fight to defend our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms, and to protect our 2nd Amendment Rights.
Dave has been a strong advocate for the unborn, is endorsed by Michigan Right to Life, and has voted for a fetal tissue research ban (HB 5558 & 5559). He also supported a state income tax exemption for expectant mothers (HB 4644).
Unemployment
During the pandemic and years following, Dave helped hundreds of laid-off workers cut through bureaucratic red tape to get their unemployment that they were rightfully due.
With the dramatically increased volume of unemployment cases, there was widespread fraud and general incompetence at the Unemployment Insurance Agency, which led to delays for individuals applying for benefits. That’s why Dave led in calling for a leadership change to address these issues (HR 175).
elections
Our vote is our voice, and ensuring our vote counts is a crucial part of having confidence in our elections. That’s why Dave voted for strengthening ID requirements when voting in-person or by absentee ballot (SB 285).
Dave supported legislation to prohibit the Secretary of State from sending unrequested absentee ballot applications (SB 310) and voted for legislation to require a physical signature when requesting an absentee ballot (HB 5288).
It is a problem that non-government groups can give money to specific government entities for elections. Dave voted for a bill that would ban the use of third-party money (“Zuckerbucks”) for conducting elections (HB 5253).
