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2025-06-12

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For 2025-06-12, the release reports observations found. It contains 1496 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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2
Committee meetings
11

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Committee meeting count
11
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-1
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Anthony (C), McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt , McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead , Albert, Damoose , Huizenga, Outman and Theis
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-06-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4404
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-06-12 11:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-06-12 13:17:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-06-12 12:35:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-312
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 3 MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS THE SENATE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES SENATOR JOHN CHERRY CHAIR 3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-0142 DRAFT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 12, 2025 A joint meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Discussion Regarding SB 276 (Sen. Cherry) and SB 277 (Sen. Bumstead). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:35 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Shink, Singh, Bumstead and Theis The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, seconded by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited Senator Cherry and Senator Bumstead to explain Senate Bills 276 and 277. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 276 and SB 277: Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs - Support Bob Matthews, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation - Support Andrew Vermeesch, Farm Bureau - Support Nick Buggia, NRA - Support Todd Johnson, National Deer Association - Support Tom Andvis, Great Lakes Salmon Initiative - Neutral Brent Rudolph, Pheasants Forever - Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 276 and SB 277: Ben Poulson, League of Conservation Voters - Support Anna Almanza, Food Bank Council of Michigan - Support Mike Thorman, U.P. Bear Houndsmen Assoc. - Support Page 2 of 3 Bee Frederick, Safari Club International - Support Zach Evans, Ruffled Grouse and American Woodcock Societies - Support Marc Smith, National Wildlife Federation - Support Frank Krist, Hammond Bay Area Anglers Assoc - Support Paul Rose, Montmorency County Conservation Club - Support Paul Rose, Upper Black River Council - Support George Lindquist, Big Bag Sportsmen Club - Support George Lindquist, U.P. Whitetails of Marquette Co. - Support Gary Gorniak, Straits Area Sportsmen Club - Support Greg Eagle, Michigan Resource Stewards - Support Mike Thorman, Michigan Hunting Dog Federation - Support Keith Shafer, Michigan Bear Hunters Assoc. - Support Jon Gray, National Wild Turkey Federation - Support Dan Kimmel, Michigan Bass Fishing Federation - Support Mike Leonard, Safari Club International Michigan Chapter - Support Jack Ammerman, Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative - Support Ed Blissick, Great Lakes Salmon Initiative - Neutral Joe Hudson, U.P. Bear Houndsmen - Support Horst Schmidt, U.P. Environmental Coalition - Support David Bowers, Ducks Unlimited - Support Chris Semrinec, Department of Natural Resources - Support Emily Smith - Michigan Environmental Council - Support Tim Minotas, Sierra Club - Support The Chair read in the cards of private individuals in Support of SB 276 and SB 277 who did not wish to testify before the committee: David Sanders, Swartz Creek, MI Curt Rozier, Shiawassee Co. Murlene McKinnon, Iosco Co. Jay Ammerman, Mattawan, MI Randy Spiegel, Shiawassee Co. Clint Maier, Shiawassee Co. Zachary Hall, Shiawassee Co. Jay Blair, Swartz Creek, MI Jim Smith, Calhoun Co. Deb Meyers, Shiawassee Co. Murray MacGready, Walker MI Eddie Bosas, Swartz Creek, MI David Smith, Clyde, MI Brian Smith, Kimball, MI Bryan Walker, Clyde, MI Brett Molaski, Benton Harbor, MI Wayne Hanson, Shiawassee Co. Ron Coolbaugh, Shiawassee Co. Jassica Mestermaker, Lansing, MI Christopher and Vicky Reed, Portland, MI Jennifer Jaworski, Shiawassee Co. Dillon Mansour, Bay City, MI Tom Shook, East LeRoy, MI Alexis Lamb, Ypsilanti, MI Ken Reygaert, Macomb, MI Page 3 of 3 Ken Dalton, Attica, MI Thomas Kushmaul, Shiawassee Co. Richard Sawdon, Metamora, MI Rob Stone, Shiawassee Co. Keith Rumbold, Genessee Co. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, seconded by Sen. Shink, to adjourn the committee at 1:17 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee:
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-06-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4737
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    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
    2025-06-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-5401
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-06-12 12:42:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-06-12 12:04:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-2
    Committee name
    Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 12, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., in Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4025 (Rep. Price). 2. Testimony regarding HB 4026 (Rep. Paquette). 3. Testimony regarding HB 4047 (Rep. Bierlein). 4. Testimony regarding HB 4048 (Rep. Tsernoglou). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from June 5, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair brought up HB’s 4025 and 4026, and invited Rep. Price to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4025 and 4026: Ryan Bates, End Gun Violence MI – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4025 and 4026: Catherine Tang, Everytown for Gun Safety – Support Anne Kuhnen, Kids Count Director, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support The Chair brought up HB’s 4047 and 4048, and invited Rep.(s) Tsernoglou and Bierlein to summarize the bills. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4047 and 4048: Ilana Beller, Public Citizen’s Democracy Campaign – Support Zoey Brewer, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4047 and 4048: Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Support Heath Lowry, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Support Mitch Albers, Michigan Association for Justice – Support Jess Averill, Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support Kyle Zawacki, ACLU Michigan – Neutral The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson were excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:42 p.m. Date adopted by committee: 06/26/2025
    Location
    Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-06-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4405
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2025-06-12 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-06-12 11:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-21
    Committee name
    Economic Competitiveness
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS REP. MIKE HOADLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Economic Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Hoadley. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Absent: Rep. Outman. Excused: Rep. Outman. Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 17, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4516 before the committee: HB 4516 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending section 29 (MCL 421.29), as amended by 2024 PA 239. Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4516. Questions and discussions followed. Kelli Saunders, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, joined by Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in support of HB 4516. Questions and discussions followed. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federal of Independent Business, testified in support of HB 4516. Questions and discussions followed. Alexa Tapia, representing the National Employment Law Project, testified in opposition to HB 4516. Questions and discussions followed. Jacob Fallman, representing the Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice in Detroit, testified in opposition to HB 4516. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4516, but did not wish to speak: John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4516, but did not wish to speak: Elly Jordan, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Sue Browne, representing United Steel Workers District 1. Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Ryan Sebolt, representing Michigan AFL-CIO. Representative St. Germaine moved to excuse Representative Outman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-06-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-169
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-06-12 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-06-12 14:50:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-06-12 13:37:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-6
    Committee name
    Energy and Environment
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 3 MEMBERS: SEN. SAM SINGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. SUE SHINK SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE SEN. RICK OUTMAN SEN. ROGER HAUCK SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT SENATOR SEAN MCCANN CHAIR 7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-5100 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 12, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 246 (S-1) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 247 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation. 3. Testimony regarding SB 394 (Sen. Cherry). 4. Testimony regarding SB 395 (Sen. Bellino). 5. Testimony regarding SB 396 (Sen. McCann). The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:37 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Damoose, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Lauwers and Outman were excused from the meeting. Sen. Camilleri offered an (S-1) version of SB 246. The Chair invited Sen. Camilleri to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 246. The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 246 and SB 247: Jason Geer, Michigan Oil and Gas Association – Oppose David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Support Page 2 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 246. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Damoose, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of SB 246 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and Polehanki Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose, Hauck, and Bellino The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 247 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and Polehanki Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose, Hauck, and Bellino The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair summarized SB 394 to SB 396. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 394 to SB 396: Sydney Hart and Adam Wygant, EGLE – No Position Autumn Haagsma, Michigan Geological Survey – Support Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Oppose Derrell Slaughter, National Resources Defense Council – Oppose Carlee Knott, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose Ben Poulson, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose Bob Mannes, Core CO2 Services – Support Tim Gehring, NorthStar Clean Energy – Support Susan Fancy, Citizen who works at the Global CO2 Initiative – Support Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 394 to SB 396: Nichole Keway Biber, Clean Water Action – Support Rich Bowman, The Nature Conservancy Michigan Chapter – Support Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 394 to SB 396: William Miller, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324 – Support Winston Feeheley, DTE – Support James Harrison, Utility Workers Union of America – Support Andrew Schepers, HolcimUS – Support Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support Jason Geer, Michigan Oil and Gas Association – Support William Lievense, Linde – Support Olga Chistyakova, BP Energy – Support Mike Witkowski, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support Jason Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support Page 3 of 3 Jeff Stoutenburg, DOW – Support Ed Rivet, Michigan Conservative Energy Forum – Support Doug Roberts, Consumers Energy – Support Todd Tennis, IBEW Michigan State Conference – Support Manny Lentin, Tondu Corporation – Support David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Oppose Chris Gilmer-Hill, Michigan Environmental Coalition – Oppose Alexis Blizman, Ecology Center – Oppose Marta Johnson, Climate Cabinet – Oppose Horst Schmidt, Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition – No Position There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-06-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4402
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2025-06-12 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-06-12 08:51:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-06-12 08:32:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-11
    Committee name
    Labor
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 2 MEMBERS: SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARY CAVANAGH SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON LABOR SENATOR JOHN CHERRY CHAIR 3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-0142 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 12, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 54 (Sen. Cherry). 2. Testimony regarding SB 319 (Sen. Klinefelt). The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Cavanagh and Albert. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Sen. Camilleri was excused from the meeting. The Chair brought up SB 54, and summarized the bill for the committee. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 54: Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards - Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 54: Peter Spadafore, Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support Matthew Schueller, Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators - Support The Chair brought up SB 319, and invited Sen. Klinefelt to summarize the bill for the committee. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 319: Matt Sahr, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union – Support Scott Bala, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union - Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 319: Matt Sowash, Police Officers Association of Michigan – Support Mike Compagnoni, SE Michigan Council of Governments – Oppose Page 2 of 2 Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Oppose Jordyn Selleck, Michigan Communications Directors Association – Oppose Dave Hodgkins, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose John Shay, City Manager, City of Wyoming – Oppose Jim Ritsema, City Manager, City of Kalamazoo – Oppose Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Oppose Bradley Richman, Capitol City Labor Program – Support Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Oppose Jordyn Selleck, Conference of Western Wayne - Oppose There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 8:51 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date adopted by committee: 06/17/25
    Location
    room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-06-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4403
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-06-12 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-06-12 13:17:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-06-12 12:35:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-13
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Agriculture
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 3 MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE SENATOR SUE SHINK CHAIR 4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 12, 2025 A Joint Meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture and Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources was scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Discussion Regarding SB 276 (Sen. Cherry) and SB 277 (Sen. Bumstead). The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:35 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senators Daley, Victory and Hoitenga were excused from the meeting. The Chair invited Senator Cherry and Senator Bumstead to explain Senate Bills 276 and 277. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 276 and SB 277: Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs - Support Bob Matthews, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation - Support Andrew Vermeesch, Farm Bureau - Support Nick Buggia, NRA - Support Todd Johnson, National Deer Association - Support Tom Andvis, Great Lakes Salmon Initiative - Neutral Brent Rudolph, Pheasants Forever - Support Page 2 of 3 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 276 and SB 277: Ben Poulson, League of Conservation Voters - Support Anna Almanza, Food Bank Council of Michigan - Support Mike Thorman, U.P. Bear Houndsmen Assoc. - Support Bee Frederick, Safari Club International - Support Zach Evans, Ruffled Grouse and American Woodcock Societies - Support Marc Smith, National Wildlife Federation - Support Frank Krist, Hammond Bay Area Anglers Assoc - Support Paul Rose, Montmorency County Conservation Club - Support Paul Rose, Upper Black River Council - Support George Lindquist, Big Bag Sportsmen Club - Support George Lindquist, U.P. Whitetails of Marquette Co. - Support Gary Gorniak, Straits Area Sportsmen Club - Support Greg Eagle, Michigan Resource Stewards - Support Mike Thorman, Michigan Hunting Dog Federation - Support Keith Shafer, Michigan Bear Hunters Assoc. - Support Jon Gray, National Wild Turkey Federation - Support Dan Kimmel, Michigan Bass Fishing Federation - Support Mike Leonard, Safari Club International Michigan Chapter - Support Jack Ammerman, Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative - Support Ed Blissick, Great Lakes Salmon Initiative - Neutral Joe Hudson, U.P. Bear Houndsmen - Support Horst Schmidt, U.P. Environmental Coalition - Support David Bowers, Ducks Unlimited - Support Chris Semrinec, Department of Natural Resources - Support Emily Smith - Michigan Environmental Council - Support Tim Minotas, Sierra Club - Support The Chair read in the cards of private individuals in Support of SB 276 and SB 277 who did not wish to testify before the committee: David Sanders, Swartz Creek, MI Curt Rozier, Shiawassee Co. Murlene McKinnon, Iosco Co. Jay Ammerman, Mattawan, MI Randy Spiegel, Shiawassee Co. Clint Maier, Shiawassee Co. Zachary Hall, Shiawassee Co. Jay Blair, Swartz Creek, MI Jim Smith, Calhoun Co. Deb Meyers, Shiawassee Co. Murray MacGready, Walker MI Eddie Bosas, Swartz Creek, MI David Smith, Clyde, MI Brian Smith, Kimball, MI Bryan Walker, Clyde, MI Brett Molaski, Benton Harbor, MI Page 3 of 3 Wayne Hanson, Shiawassee Co. Ron Coolbaugh, Shiawassee Co. Jassica Mestermaker, Lansing, MI Christopher and Vicky Reed, Portland, MI Jennifer Jaworski, Shiawassee Co. Dillon Mansour, Bay City, MI Tom Shook, East LeRoy, MI Alexis Lamb, Ypsilanti, MI Ken Reygaert, Macomb, MI Ken Dalton, Attica, MI Thomas Kushmaul, Shiawassee Co. Richard Sawdon, Metamora, MI Rob Stone, Shiawassee Co. Keith Rumbold, Genessee Co. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 1:17 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee:
    Location
    the Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-06-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4738
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-06-12 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-149
    Committee name
    Oversight Subcommittee on State and Local Public Assistance Programs
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
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    Meeting date
    2025-06-12
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    Meeting state
    media evidence
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    Quorum state
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    Scheduled start
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    Session name
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  • Actual end
    2025-06-12 09:40:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-06-12 08:33:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-15
    Committee name
    Regulatory Affairs
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 2 MEMBERS: SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SEAN MCCANN SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES June 12, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in the Room 403 of the 4th Floor. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Adopted (S-1) to SB 304 (Sen. Damoose) 2. Testimony regarding SB 304 (S-1) (Sen. Damoose) 3. Adopted (S-2) to SB 73 (Sen. Wojno) 4. Reported SB 73 (S-2) (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Singh was excused from the meeting. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. At 8:35 a.m., the Chair recess the meeting. At 8:37 a.m., the Chair reconvened the meeting. The Chair invited Senator Damoose to explain SB 304 and (S-1) substitute. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Hauck to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 304. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino. Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the S-1 substitute was adopted. Page 2 of 2 The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB304: Dennis Cawthorne, Chairman of Mackinac Island State Park Commission - Support Mike Cavanaugh, Legal Counsel to the City of Mackinac Island - Support Chris Shepler, President of Shepler Ferry Company - Opposed George Ranville, ProTem Village Council of Mackinaw City The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB304: Andrew Doud, Doud's Market - Support Brian Bailer, Chippewa Hotel Pink Pony, Lilac Tree - Support Todd Callewaert, Island House Hotel - Support Liz Ware, Mission Point Resort - Support David Jercak, Grand Hotel - Support Dean Martin, Village Manager with Village of Mackinaw City - Opposed Chuck Ball, Executive Director Greater Mackinaw Chamber of Commerce - Opposed John McNamara, MI Restaurant and Lodging Association - Support Patti Ann Moskwa, Yankee Rebel Tavern - Support Scott Elliss, MLBA - Support Scott Newman, Village President, Village of Mackinaw City - Opposed The Chair read the card of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB73: Scott Ellis, MLBA - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 73. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino. Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the S-2 substitute was adopted. The entertained a motion by Senator Wojno to report the S-2 version of SB73 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 9:40 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee:
    Location
    the Room 403 of the 4th Floor
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-06-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4401
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-06-12 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-06-12 10:16:00.000000
    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 Thursday, June 12, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building 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, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley. Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley. Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4403 before the committee: HB 4403 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 105 and 603 (MCL 436.1105 and 436.1603), as amended by 2022 PA 226. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4403 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4493 before the committee: HB 4493 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 4105 (MCL 289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4493 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4417 before the committee: HB 4417 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20911. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4417 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4042 before the committee: HB 4042 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 1107 (MCL 289.1107), as amended by 2016 PA 188. Representative T. Carter testified in support of HB 4042. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4042. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4398 before the committee: HB 4398 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 1113 (MCL 436.2113), as amended by 2011 PA 27. Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 4398. Questions and discussions followed. Kevin Conant, representing the Here's to You...Pub and Grub, testified in support of HB 4398. Questions and discussions followed. Adam Day, representing The Oaks Tavern, testified in support of HB 4398. Questions and discussions followed. Brett Boyd, representing the Underdogs Sliders, Spirits & Sports, testified in support of HB 4398. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4398, but did not wish to speak: David Martin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid HB 4549 before the committee: HB 4549 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled "Motor vehicle service and repair act," by amending sections 2, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, 32a, 33, and 40 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1313b, 257.1314, 257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318, 257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1332a, 257.1333, and 257.1340), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 227 and sections 13b and 32a as added and sections 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, and 33 as amended by 2016 PA 430, and by adding section 30a. Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4549. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4549, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. Brenda Jegede and Sophia Hines, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives 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 10:16 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-06-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-170
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-06-12 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2025-06-12
Interpretation
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
147
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-HJ-06-12-057
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    56
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    8
    Scheduled start
    2025-06-12T12:00:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-06-12
    Sitting id
    sitting-58
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-SJ-06-12-055
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    19
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-06-12
    Sitting id
    sitting-120

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