State Rep. Jay DeBoyer this month was recognized by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) for voting with main street businesses 100% of the time this legislative session. His work includes supporting efforts benefiting local businesses and blocking partisan attacks on independent operations. The award is NFIB’s most prestigious legislative award.

“When Democrats in Lansing are scheming to create carveouts for their corporate buddies, I’m focused on defending our smallest, most authentic Michigan businesses,” said DeBoyer, R-Clay Township. “Michigan wouldn’t be the incredible place it is without the main street small businesses woven into the fabric of our communities. Protecting these operations means tackling government overreach, cutting red tape, and lowering taxes so all businesses have an opportunity to thrive.”

NFIB is unique in that it only represents small and independent businesses, and members decide it’s policy positions. NFIB bases its voting report on a number of various pro-small business votes; one of the most notable votes considered was changes to the Earned Sick Time Act, which enacted common-sense reforms to Michigan’s paid sick time policies. The legislation protected local businesses from extreme mandates that would’ve forced many to shut down while also ensuring Michigan workers still receive quality leave time benefits.

“Representative Jay DeBoyer has distinguished himself as a Guardian of Small Business in his role as Chair of the House Oversight Committee,” said Amanda Fisher, NFIB Michigan State Director. “Rep. DeBoyer has led the charge in providing much needed oversight to the state bureaucracy in order to ferret out waste, fraud, and abuse. He has worked to remind state departments that they are there to serve the people and small businesses of Michigan, not the other way around.”

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