Local representative votes against ban on use of "mobile electronics" while driving
This update is compiled from official records held at legislature.michigan.gov.
Sen. Ed McBroom listening to a constituent at an office hour meeting in Ontonagon. November 2021.
Sen. Ed McBroom
Email: SenEMcBroom@senate.michigan.gov
Phone: 866-305-2038
Sponsored bills introduced
Sen. Ed McBroom has introduced no bills in January 2022.
Votes of note
Sen. Ed McBroom did not vote on 2022’s Senate Resolution 101, which condemns the federal mandate that Head Start staff and other workers be vaccinated and that anyone over 2 years old wears a mask.
From page 2 of Senate Resolution 101
The resolution passed 22-16, strictly along party lines, with two Republicans and one Democrat not voting.
Sen. McBroom joined Democrats in opposing Senate Bill 546, which gives special, temporary fee discounts and loosens limitations on “millionaire parties”, which are fundraisers styled after casino gambling. The bill passed the Senate 23 to 15 and has been referred to the House Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Sen. McBroom was one of only four votes against Senate Bill 706, which establishes the definition and permits the construction of an “automated vehicle roadway” or lane, which would be reserved for vehicles operating autonomously. The bill has been passed on to the House Committee on Transportation.
Rep. Greg Markkanen speaking to a constituent in Ontonagon. November 2021.
Rep. Greg Markkanen
Email: GregMarkkanen@house.mi.gov
Phone: 517-373-0850
Sponsored bills introduced
Rep. Greg Markkanen has introduced no bills in January 2022.
Votes of note
Rep. Greg Markkanen voted against House Bill 4277, House Bill 4278, and House Bill 4279 which all aim to increase limitations and penalties for use of a cell phone while driving. 4277 bans the use of any “mobile electronic device” while driving except for speaking on a hands-free or voice-activated phone. 4278 would authorize a penalty point on a driver’s license for the second violation of that ban. 4279 deals with the keeping of records pertaining to the ban. The bills passed with a 75-vote, mixed-party majority. They’re now in the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety.