evidence_text: Rep. Wooden, 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:
  
  Much like my no vote explanation for HB 4001, I have heard honest concerns surrounding the full implementation of the new earned sick-time law. I am ready to discuss a meaningful compromise that fixes these concerns while supporting small-business and workers. HB 4002 is not such a compromise. It is an effective gutting of the act.
  
  By exempting all companies with fewer than 50 employees, this bill revokes the right to paid-sick leave to for 1.2 million Michigan workers. I am open to several provisions that have been discussed to streamline compliance with the law and balance the needs of workers and small businesses, I cannot support legislation that takes away access from over a million Michigan workers.
  
  I supported several common-sense amendments that were offered to reach an appropriate balance between businesses and workers. Most notably, I supported the amendment offered by Representative Foreman, restoring this right to the 1.2 million workers. This amendment was not adopted. While I voted against the legislation, I am ready to find a meaningful compromise that supports both workers and businesses.”