“Democrats continue to be completely clueless when it comes to prioritizing what really matters,” Smit said. “This budget plan benefits very specific projects in targeted areas of the state rather than focusing on universal statewide necessities like infrastructure, safety, and essential services.”

“It’s not a crime – or at least it shouldn’t be – to practice skepticism,” Smit said during her speech. “This bill will eliminate what little trust citizens have left in our election systems, and for that reason I urge my colleagues to vote no on this package.”