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Rep. Bollin, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the
following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Generally I support tax cuts but this bill seems to be gender specific and does not benefit all citizens equally.
Consideration should be given to expand to all medically necessary items. Loss of revenue to the General
Fund is estimated between $7 and & $17 million.”
House Bill No. 5259, entitled
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 521 (MCL
600.521), as amended by 2001 PA 256.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays,
as follows: