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Legislative Update Forum - February 2026

With thanks to our moderator and 2026 GAC Sponsor, Dr. Ted Davis with Grace Strategic Services. Left to Right: Rep. Tim Johnson, District 38 Sen. Jeff Klemp Rep. Dave Buehler, District 40 Introductions: 2:54 Jeff Klemp 5:07 Tim Johnson 8:08 Dave Buehler Chamber Questions: 11:55 - Q1, How do we find property tax relief? 18:34 - Q2, What solid efforts are in the works for long-term economic drive? 25:37 - Q3, The Centennial Bridge opens in 2029. What other transportation projects are you looking at? 31:56 - Q4, Will public schools be funded to an appropriate level, including special education? 38:17 - Q5, What workforce and childcare development bills are you working on? 44:44 - Q6, How do you respond to criticism that this session lacks transparency, etc.? Audience Questions: 51:30 - HB 2745 - What is our assurance that the state will pay the $60,000,000 amount promised? And what about the Hydrogen plant planned? 55:18 - Would you consider repealing SB 98, which allows a tax exemption for gas and related purchases? 1:01:39 - Is any discussion going on re: school budgets, can we change the way school insurance is billed? 1:04:40 - Are you willing to look at the special education budget to see how it works? 1:10:50 - What are we doing to encourage students in HS/College to stay in state? 1:18:14 - Would the state benefit from making changes to the State Constitution to prevent rushing a session? Thanks to the City of Lansing for this recording.