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For 2025-05-08, the release reports observations found. It contains 481 attributable activity rows naming 102 members.

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Committee meetings: 5

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Committee meetings

Actual end
2025-05-08 11:56:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-18
Committee name
Agriculture
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JERRY NEYER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Neyer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Neyer, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf and Rheingans. Absent: Reps. Wortz and Skaggs. Excused: Reps. Wortz and Skaggs. Representative Kunse moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 01, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4257 and HB 4265 before the committee: At 10:33 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:33 AM, Representative Lightner called the committee back to order. Representative Neyer testified in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265. At 10:36 AM, Representative Lightner laid the committee at ease. Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:30 AM Room 308, House Office Building HB 4257 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11502 and 11503 (MCL 324.11502 and 324.11503), as amended by 2022 PA 243. HB 4265 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11506 and 11568 (MCL 324.11506 and 324.11568), section 11506 as amended by 2022 PA 244 and section 11568 as added by 2022 PA 249. At 10:36 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Rob Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, testified in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265. Questions and discussions followed. Sydney Hart, Jerrod Sanders, and Tracy Kecskemeti, representing EGLE, testified in opposition to HB 4257 and HB 4265. Questions and discussions followed. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, testified in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265. Dana Kirk, representing SKS Development, testified in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265. Questions and discussions followed. Heather Dziedzic, representing the American Biogas Council, testified in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4257 and HB 4265, but did not wish to speak: Kathryn Johnson, representing VEGMichigan. Joey Grzeskowiak. Kathleen Longo. Noelle Grain. Tom Progar, representing VEGMichigan. Maria Edwards, representing WOW. Maya Dedhia. David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council. Brece Clark, representing the New Roots Institute. Nancy Hannan. Angela Hill. Jeana McLelland. Eva Bailey. Jessica Fahlgren. Cameron Ohrt. Thomas Quinn. Bob Thompson, representing the Michigan Farmers Union. Carolan Sonderegger, representing FLOW. Kathleen Morrison. Amy Brookhouse Dawn Bushouse Alexa Chapman Joyce Church Bernard Church Bob Dausman Val Deur Cheryl Fines Donald Frey Paul Frens Trincie Frens Jerame Giddings Todd Heykoop Verla Hooker Lou Hooker Gail Howarth Michael Klachko Beth Kelonava Emma Kirwin Emilie Klop Jolee Laster Jim McCormick Beth Mooy Kathy Morrison John Morrison Max Morrison Leigha Palm John Payne Mary Pekel Jerry Pekel Ailene Pugne John Pugno Lynn Stankus Jane Strochin Michael Strotchin Gloria Switizer Gary Switzer Jerry Snyder Theodora Snyder Becky Tuuk Sally Wagoner Susan Wente Pam Derks Zuchowski Tim Zuchowski The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265, but did not wish to speak: Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association. Scott Piggott, representing the Michigan Corn Growers Association. Scott Corrin, representing the Dairy Farmers of America. Doug Roberts, representing Consumers Energy. Shelia Burkhardt, representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4257 and HB 4265, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Clean Water Action. At 11:43 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:44 AM, Representative Lightner called the committee back to order. Representative Lightner laid HR 99 before the committee: Representative Neyer, along with Rob Anderson representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, testified in support of House Resolution 99. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:54 AM, Representative Lightner laid the committee at ease. At 11:55 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HR 99, but did not wish to speak: Carolan Sonderegger, representing the FLOW. The following people submitted a card in support of HR 99, but did not wish to speak: Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinaw Center for Public Policy. Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association. Representative Fox moved to excuse Representatives Wortz and Skaggs from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:56 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov HR 99 (Rep. Neyer) A resolution to support President Trump’s policies that are enabling potash mining in Michigan.
Location
Room 308, House Office Building
Media count
3
Meeting date
2025-05-08
Meeting id
meeting-118
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-05-08 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Actual end
Not recorded
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-398
Committee name
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
Evidence text
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Location
Not recorded
Media count
1
Meeting date
2025-05-08
Meeting id
meeting-5385
Meeting state
media evidence
Minutes url
Not recorded
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
Not recorded
Session name
2025-2026
Actual end
2025-05-08 09:32:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-27
Committee name
Government Operations
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS REP. BRIAN BEGOLE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 01, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4044 before the committee: Representative Farhat testified in support of HB 4044. Questions and discussions followed. Greg Leslie, representing Ducks Unlimited, testified in support of HB 4044. Questions and discussions followed. Kali Rush, representing Ducks Unlimited, testified in support of HB 4044. The Chair laid HB 4090 before the committee: Thursday, May 8, 2025 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building HB 4044 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to designate the official duck of the state of Michigan. HB 4090 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey state-owned property in Wayne County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state departments, agencies, and officers regarding the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance. Franklin Hayes, representing the Detroit Police Department, testified in support of HB 4090. Tim Stark, representing the City of Detroit, testified in support of HB 4090. Representative Farhat, testified in support of HB 4090. Questions and discussions followed. Neil DeSouza, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, testified in support of HB 4090. Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in support of HB 4090. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4090 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4044 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4012 before the committee: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4012 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4090, but did not wish to speak: David Bowers, representing Ducks Unlimited. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:32 AM. HB 4012 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20925 (MCL 333.20925), as added by 2018 PA 600. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 307, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-05-08
Meeting id
meeting-119
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-05-08 09:00:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Actual end
2025-05-08 10:05:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-33
Committee name
Regulatory Reform
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Absent: Reps. Linting, Whitsett and Neeley. Excused: Reps. Linting, Whitsett and Neeley. Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 01, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4113 and HB 4114 before the committee: Representative Kuhn testified in support of HB 4113 and HB 4114. Questions and discussions followed. Martin Manna, representing the Chaldeon Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 4113 and HB 4114. Questions and discussions followed. Joseph A. Shallal, representing Mekani Orow Mekani Shallal & Hindo, testified in support of HB 4113 and HB 4114. Questions and discussions followed. Bill Konja, representing the Vreeland Market, testified in support of HB 4113 and HB 4114. Questions and discussions followed. Thursday, May 8, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building HB 4113 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 233 (MCL 436.1233), as amended by 2022 PA 135. HB 4114 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 910. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4113 and HB 4114, but did not wish to speak: Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. Athir Konja, representing the Vreeland Market. Nick Haddad, representing Wine Basket Liquor. Talal Mukhter, representing Sylvan Convenience. Sam Bakkal, representing the Universal Party Shoppe. Sam Sami, representing Freal Inc. Sharkey Haddad, representing the Chaldean Chamber of Commerce. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4114, but did not wish to speak: Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4113 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Liberati and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Dievendorf and Grant. Representative Neyer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4114. The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant. Representative Rigas moved to report out HB 4114 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Liberati and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Dievendorf and Grant. The Chair laid HB 4394 and HB 4395 before the committee: HB 4394 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," by amending sections 17 and 25 (MCL 338.2217 and 338.2225), as amended by 2023 PA 131. HB 4395 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1117 and 1217 (MCL 339.1117 and 339.1217), section 1117 as amended by 2003 Representative Rigas and Representative Witwer testified in support of HB 4394 and HB 4395. Questions and discussions followed. Savannah Smith and Melissa Smith, both representing the Salon 83, testified in support of HB 4394 and HB 4395. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4394 and HB 4395, but did not wish to speak: Sam Boumis, representing the Douglas J Academy. Sam Boumis, representing the Michigan College of Beauty. Sam Boumis, representing the L'Esprit Academy. Jack Devine, representing the Vietnam Veterans of America. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4395, but did not wish to speak: Mike Wilson, representing the VFW National Homes. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Fairbairn moved to excuse Representatives Linting, Whitsett and Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 10:05 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov PA 207 and section 1217 as amended by 2020 PA 20.
Location
Room 519, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-05-08
Meeting id
meeting-120
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-05-08 09:00:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026
Actual end
2025-05-08 10:45:00.000000
Actual start
Not recorded
Chamber
house
Committee id
committee-34
Committee name
Rules
Evidence text
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON RULES REP. BILL SCHUETTE CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati. Absent: Rep. Herzberg. Excused: Rep. Herzberg. Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 01, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4103 before the committee: The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4101, but did not wish to speak: Jarett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4103 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4309 before the committee: Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:30 AM Room 519, House Office Building HB 4103 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16188. HB 4309 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18001 (MCL 333.18001), as amended by 2018 PA The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4103, but did not wish to speak: Jarett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4309. The motion prevailed 8- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4309 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4101 before the committee: Representative Bierlein and Brian Gilbert, representing the American Physical Therapy Association, testified in support of HB 4101. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4101, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Jeff Rosa, representing the Physical Therapist Compact Commission. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4101, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representative Herzberg from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 10:45 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush 355, and by adding sections 16188, 17011b, 17511b, and 18011b. HB 4101 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16188. Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
Location
Room 519, House Office Building
Media count
2
Meeting date
2025-05-08
Meeting id
meeting-121
Meeting state
held
Minutes url
Open official source ↗
Quorum state
quorum not determined
Scheduled start
2025-05-08 10:30:00.000000
Session name
2025-2026

Day date

2025-05-08

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Counts describe collected public records on this date. They do not measure all work, and a proceeding-level quorum outcome does not establish any individual's attendance.

Members with activity

102

Observation state

observations found

Sitting count

Sittings

Chamber
house
Evidence status
convened no quorum
Journal object name
2025-HJ-05-08-045
Linked media count
2
Named action count
0
Quorum method
explicit language
Quorum state
no quorum confirmed
Quorum text
The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was not present.
Roll call count
0
Scheduled start
2025-05-08T12:00:00
Scheduled state
weekly schedule observed
Session name
2025-2026
Sitting date
2025-05-08
Sitting id
sitting-46
Chamber
senate
Evidence status
convened no quorum
Journal object name
2025-SJ-05-08-042
Linked media count
1
Named action count
0
Quorum method
explicit language
Quorum state
no quorum confirmed
Quorum text
In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:01 a.m.
Roll call count
0
Scheduled start
Not recorded
Scheduled state
official schedule observed
Session name
2025-2026
Sitting date
2025-05-08
Sitting id
sitting-107

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