Justin Amash
Welcome to my Online Office. This Web site is designed to keep you up-to-date on current events in Michigan and inform you of the things that I'm working on as your state representative. You will find information on pending bills in the Legislature, news releases, free publications, pictures, audio clips, contact information and more. Be sure to check back often for the latest news and updates.
Amash: Governor should scrap failed "economic plan" that she vows to continue
Legislator says central planning has damaged Michigan's economy
Amash measure stops forced unionization of private day-care providers
Amash's measure clarifies the definition of 'state employee' and blocks unions from forcing membership upon individuals who are not genuine state employees.
Amash welcomes Democrats' late interest in government transparency
State Rep. Justin Amash today responded to the Michigan Democratic Party's Freedom of Information Act request for his 2009 office expenditure and reimbursement records. Amash has been posting these records on his website since taking office, and questioned why the Democrats have only now become interested in government transparency.
Amash calls on Democrats to start working on reform
State Rep. Justin Amash today called on his Democratic colleagues to take action after they held a press conference touting a new plan to eliminate lifetime health care benefits for legislators, a perk Amash has already said he will not accept after leaving office.
Amash finishes 2009 without missing a single vote
Less than a third of all legislators cast all 682 votes last year
Amash legislation protects private property owners
State Rep. Justin Amash on Wednesday introduced legislation requiring a government entity to compensate a private property owner for any new land use regulation that reduces their property value.
Amash measure requires two-thirds of Legislature to approve tax increases
State Rep. Justin Amash Wednesday introduced a joint resolution that amends the Michigan constitution to require the support of two-thirds of the members of the Legislature to raise or impose any state tax.
Amash to serve on public defense reform panel
The forum will be followed by a hearing of the Michigan House Judiciary Committee.
Amash works to replace targeted incentives with broad-based tax relief
State Rep. Justin Amash last week introduced legislation that ends the ability of the Michigan Film Office to grant taxpayer-financed loans to film companies.
Amash resolution protects health care freedom
State Rep. Justin Amash today introduced a joint resolution that amends the Michigan constitution to prohibit the government from compelling citizens to join a government-run health care system, such as the one Congress is now debating.