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LAWMAKER WANTS PEOPLE PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF STATE SHUTDOWN

September 22, 2009

With only eight days to go before a potential state government shutdown, Rep. Ken Horn today introduced legislation to protect Michigan residents from any fees or charges due to the state work stoppage.

Horn's legislation gives residents a grace period to renew licenses, and allows businesses to continue to operate under existing permits.

"I am personally working hard to prevent a state government shutdown, but in hoping for the best we must also prepare for the worst," said Horn, R-Frankenmuth. "As the clock continues to tick, we must prepare for every scenario, and Michigan residents shouldn't be punished for Lansing's inability to reach a budget agreement."

Horn's bill would ensure the following:

- Driver licenses and license plates would not expire. Drivers would have five days after government opens to renew tabs and licenses;

- Filing deadlines for state benefits would be extended, including unemployment, health care and retirement benefits;

- Lack of state government inspections cannot shut your place of employment; and

- Michigan casinos would continue to provide $450,000 per day to state and local tax rolls.

"The House-Senate budget deal to protect essential services without raising taxes is a promising development, but the governor has not signed off on the idea yet," Horn said. "Michigan residents shouldn't be penalized for something out of their control. This is a rational bill to help deal with an irrational situation."

Horn receives on-site briefing on Michigan oil spill

State Rep. Ken Horn, a vice chair of the House Energy and Technology Committee, this morning traveled to the site of the massive oil spill near Marshall, Mich. to hear an up-to-the-minute briefing on efforts to clean up the disaster.

Horn supports making ObamaCare optional

State Rep. Ken Horn today co-sponsored legislation this week that gives Michigan residents the right to opt out of the new federal health care mandate.

House approves school aid budget on time

The Michigan House today overwhelmingly approved the 2010-2011 school aid budget that includes a slight increase in per-pupil funding without eliminating essential programs, state Rep. Ken Horn announced.

Horn: State leaders must decide now on teacher retirement reform

State Rep. Ken Horn today is urging state elected leaders from both political parties to decide this week on whether to enact a reform plan to help save school funding by encouraging some teachers to retire.

Rep. Horn: House version of teacher retirement incentive bill needed more work

Frankenmuth lawmaker votes against unaffordable package

Lawmaker says 'Grill, baby, Grill' this Saturday

State Rep. Ken Horn is calling on Saginaw County residents to participate in the first-ever "94th District Meat on the Grill Day" this Saturday as a good-natured protest against the governor's proclamation declaring the day as "Michigan Meatout Day."

Governor backs Horn idea to keep 'Promise'

Gov. Jennifer Granholm today publicly supported an idea first proposed by Rep. Ken Horn to create a state income tax credit for students who qualify for Michigan Promise Grant scholarship money.

Horn named to bipartisan panel on electric car development

State Rep. Ken Horn has been chosen to serve on a bipartisan subcommittee to help review the state's policies and make sure Michigan leads the world in electric car development.

House OKs stable funding source for Pure Michigan

The Michigan House this afternoon approved legislation to establish a permanent funding source for the nationally recognized Pure Michigan tourism campaign, state Rep. Ken Horn announced.

New high-tech funding could benefit region's growing solar industry

State Rep. Ken Horn today voted in favor of legislation providing an additional $30 million in funding that could be used to create a "Center for Energy Excellence" in Saginaw to promote the region's solar technology industry.

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