Video from Senator Joseph Bellino Jr.
Sen. Bellino: There's No Good Time For A Tax Hike
“I happen to think there’s no good time for a tax hike, but Democrats choosing this moment to raise food taxes has to take the cake for worst possible timing,” Senator Joe Bellino said in his no vote explanation for House Bill 4377. “Inflation has made putting food on the kitchen table more expensive than it’s been in decades — and yet Lansing Democrats think now is a good time to make it even more expensive?” (September 27, 2023)
Sen. Bellino: There's No Good Time For A Tax Hike
“I happen to think there’s no good time for a tax hike, but Democrats choosing this moment to raise food taxes has to take the cake for worst possible timing,” Senator Joe Bellino said in his no vote explanation for House Bill 4377. “Inflation has made putting food on the kitchen table more expensive than it’s been in decades — and yet Lansing Democrats think now is a good time to make it even more expensive?” (September 27, 2023)
Sen. Bellino: Lansing Democrats Refuse to Let Taxpayers Keep Their Money
Michigan isn’t the only state in the nation that had a massive budget surplus – but other states had very different approaches to using these taxpayer dollars, Senator Joe Bellino said in a statement on September 12, 2023.
Sen. Bellino: Clock is Ticking on Budget, but Governor Whitmer is in France
Senator Joseph Bellino questions why Governor Whitmer is in Europe for the third time this year while Michigan’s budget remains unfinished. (June 20, 2023)
Sen. Bellino: Amendments to SB178
Senator Joe Bellino speaks in support of his amendments to Senate Bill 178 on May 10, 2023.
Sen. Bellino: Amendment to SB198
Senator Joe Bellino speaks in support of his amendment to Senate Bill 198 on May 10, 2023.
Sen. Bellino Speaks in Support of SB 144
Senator Joe Bellino expresses his support for Senate Bill 144, providing overdue relief to working families in Michigan, and expresses his frustration with the political gamesmanship that delayed this increase to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). (April 27, 2023)
Sen. Bellino: No Vote Explanation for SB147
Senator Joe Bellino gives his no vote explanation for Senate Bill 147 on March 16, 2023.
Sen. Bellino speaks in support of his amendment to SB 83
Senator Joe Bellino speaks in support of his amendment to Senate Bill 83 on March 16, 2023.
Sen. Bellino: No Vote Explanation for SB 76-86
Senator Joe Bellino gives his no vote explanation for Senate Bills 76 through 86 on March 16, 2023.
Sen. Bellino: The Most Influential Black Golfer in America
Senator Joseph Bellino describes to his colleagues in the Senate why Joe Louis was the most influential black golfer in America. (February 21, 2023)
Sen. Bellino: Vote No on HB 4001
Senator Joe Bellino offers his no vote explanation on HB 4001 on February 16, 2023.
Sen. Bellino Remarks on Baseball Legends Willie Mays and Lou Brock
Senator Joe Bellino makes remarks on the Senate floor about baseball legends Willie Mays and Lou Brock on February 2, 2023.