Dent introduces first bills

More than halfway through the 105-day legislative session, the pace has really picked up. Over the past week, the House voted on more than 100 bills.

I am approaching each of these votes with the philosophy that government should fulfill its most critical duties, then let citizens prosper without interference. We need to see practical and sustainable solutions to the many issues we face. While I’ve been pleased with numerous bills that passed, I’ve been disappointed by others.

After some light hazing, customary in the House when a freshman representative passes his/her first bill, two of my bi...