LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – A video released Thursday on Michigan Rep. Angela Rigas’ Facebook page shows Michigan House Democrats leaders silencing debate from Republicans on House Bill 4001.
HB 4001 would phase out Michigan’s retirement tax, increase the earned income tax credit, and allow for $180 rebate checks for all state taxpayers.
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The bill passed the House 56-53. The bill then moved to the Senate, where Republicans quicky adjourned the session while the Democrats were in caucus.
“The Democratic majority is doing whatever they can to pass a tax hike onto families and small businesses throughout Michigan,” said Republican House leaders Bryan Posthumus, Andrew Beeler, and Andrew Fink in a statement. “This bill was written in secret, efforts were made behind the scenes to strong-arm members, and Republicans weren’t allowed to stand up for Michigan taxpayers and speak against this. [It violated] our right to debate.”
The bill returns to the Senate next week.
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