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2025-10-29

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For 2025-10-29, the release reports observations found. It contains 1105 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

Chamber sittings
2
Committee meetings
8

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Attributable activity records
1105
Committee meeting count
8
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2025-10-29 09:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-28
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 29, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Absent: Reps. DeBoer, Whitsett and Foreman. Excused: Reps. DeBoer, Whitsett and Foreman. Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 22, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4910 before the committee: HB 4910 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16653 (MCL 333.16653), as added by 2018 PA 463, and by adding section 16650. Representative Borton testified in support of HB 4910. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4910, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4935 before the committee: HB 4935 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16601 (MCL 333.16601), as amended by 2018 PA 463, and by adding sections 16187b and 16611a. Representative Fairbairn, joined by Sandy Sutton, representing the Michigan Dental Hygienists Association, testified in support of HB 4935. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4935, but did not wish to speak: Bill Sullivan, representing the Michigan Dental Association. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Manny Lentine, representing the Council of Michigan Dental Specialists. The Chair laid HB 4593 and HB 4594 before the committee: HB 4593 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16608 (MCL 333.16608), as amended by 2021 PA 12. HB 4594 (Rep. Martus) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16605 (MCL 333.16605), as amended by 2021 PA 12. Representative Bierlein and Representative Martus, joined by Dr. Doug LaDue, representing the American Academy of Pediatrics-Michigan Chapter, testified in support of HB 4593 and HB 4594. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Jashleen Bedi, representing the Michigan Association of Orthodontists, testified in support of HB 4593 and HB 4594. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4593 and HB 4594, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Association of Orthodontists. Bill Sullivan, representing the Michigan Dental Association. Manny Lentine, representing the Council of Michigan Dental Specialists. Representative Thompson moved to excuse Representatives DeBoer, Whitsett and Foreman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:46 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-10-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-259
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-29 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-9
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Hertel (C), Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga and Runestad Excused: Senator Klinefelt Scheduled Meetings Administrative Rules, Joint – Wednesday, November 5, 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building (517) 373‑5312 Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 12:51 p.m. The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-10-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-4747
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-29 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-10-29 12:05:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-29
    Committee name
    Insurance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE REP. MIKE HARRIS CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Noon. Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 22, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4726 before the committee: HB 4726 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2024 PA 248. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4726, but did not wish to speak: James Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. James Johnson, representing the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council. Rich Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan. Chardaé Burton, representing the Department of Health and Human Services. Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4726 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fitzgerald moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 12:05 PM. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-10-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-260
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-29 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-308
    Committee name
    Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
    Evidence text
    The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building Present: Senator Theis Absent: Senators Wojno, Bayer, McMorrow and Runestad
    Location
    Room 521, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-10-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-4456
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-29 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-141
    Committee name
    Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-10-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-5428
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-10-29 11:47:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-30
    Committee name
    Judiciary
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY REP. SARAH LIGHTNER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 29, 2025 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Lightner. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Schuette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 22, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4843 before the committee: HB 4843 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 224a (MCL 750.224a), as amended by 2012 PA 122. Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4843. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4843 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hope and Breen. The Chair laid HB 5079 and HB 5080 before the committee: HB 5079 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 479b (MCL 750.479b), as added by 1994 PA 33. HB 5080 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x), as amended by 2012 PA 323. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5079. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 5079 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 5080 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 82 before the committee: SB 82 (Sen. Chang) A bill to protect the safety of judges and certain other individuals; to protect certain information of judges and certain other individuals from disclosure; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and certain other people and entities; and to provide remedies. Ellen Heinitz, from the Office of Senator Chang, testified in support of SB 82. At 10:45 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Jody White, representing Victims in Probate (VIPs), testified in opposition to SB 82. Javonte Tubbs, representing his Aunt Bobby Moore-Biles, testified in opposition to SB 82. Peter De Fillipis, representing himself, testified in opposition to SB 82. Tom Howe, representing the citizens of Michigan, testified in opposition to SB 82. Cynthia Mifsud, representing victim Betty Hayes, testified in opposition to SB 82. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 82, but did not wish to speak: Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office. Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Judges Association. Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 82, but did not wish to speak: Nate Love, representing the Consumer Data Industry Association. Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 82. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative BeGole moved to report out SB 82 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4397 before the committee: HB 4397 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to protect the safety of judges and certain other individuals; to protect certain information of judges and certain other individuals from disclosure; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and certain other people and entities; and to provide remedies. Chair Lightner testified in support of HB 4397. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4397, but did not wish to speak: Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-6) to HB 4397. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4397 with recommendation, as substitute (H-6). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4749 before the committee: HB 4749 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 810a, 8151, and 8176 (MCL 600.810a, 600.8151, and 600.8176), section 810a as amended by 2011 PA 300, section 8151 as amended by 2012 PA 33, and section 8176 as amended by 2022 PA 7, and by adding section 8165. Representative Roth testified in support of HB 4749. Questions and discussions followed. Antrim County Probate Judge Truesdell testified in support of HB 4749. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4749, but did not wish to speak: Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office. The Chair laid HB 4833 before the committee: HB 4833 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8123 (MCL 600.8123), as amended by 2018 PA 6. Representative Steele testified in support of HB 4833. Questions and discussions followed. Judge Diane D'Agostini, representing the 48th District Court, testified in support of HB 4833. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4833, but did not wish to speak: Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:47 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-10-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-261
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-29 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-10-29 13:24:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-31
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Tourism
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Reps. Arbit and Foreman. Excused: Reps. Arbit and Foreman. Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 22, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4855 before the committee: HB 4855 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43510 (MCL 324.43510), as amended by 2013 PA 108. Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4855. Questions and discussions followed. Louis Ranguette testified in support of HB 4855. Brett Jenshak testified in support of HB 4855. Questions and discussions followed. Lance DeVooght, representing Gun Owners and Bow Hunters, testified in support of HB 4855. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4855, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Department of Natural Resources. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4855, but did not wish to speak: Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. The Chair laid HB 4937 before the committee: HB 4937 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43528 (MCL 324.43528), as amended by 2013 PA 108. Representative Fairbairn testified in support of HB 4937. Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation, testified in support of HB 4937. Questions and discussions followed. Keith Shafer, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association, testified in support of HB 4937. Questions and discussions followed. Bob Jones, representing the Michigan Bow Hunters Association, testified in opposition to HB 4937. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4937, but did not wish to speak: Mitchell Nelson, representing the Humane World Animals. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4937, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Department of Natural Resources. The Chair laid HB 4822 before the committee: HB 4822 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 501 (MCL 324.501). Representative Fairbairn testified in support of HB 4822. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4822, but did not wish to speak: Keith Shafer, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association. Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation. Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Mitchell Nelson, representing Humane World Animals. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4822, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Department of Natural Resources. The Chair laid a presentation on the Huron-Clinton Metroparks before the committee. Amy McMillan, CEO of the Huron Clinton Metroparks Authority, gave a presentation to the committee. Representative Bohnak moved to excuse Representatives Arbit and Foreman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:24 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-10-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-262
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-29 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-146
    Committee name
    Oversight Subcommittee on Corporate Subsidies and State Investments
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-10-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-5427
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2025-10-29
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-10-29-104
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    31
    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
    4
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-29T13:30:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-10-29
    Sitting id
    sitting-202
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-SJ-10-29-099
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    42
    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
    5
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-10-29
    Sitting id
    sitting-203

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