Michigan Legislative Activity Ledger

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2025-10-30

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For 2025-10-30, the release reports observations found. It contains 2096 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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2
Committee meetings
9

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9
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2025-10-30 11:16:00.000000
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    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-18
    Committee name
    Agriculture
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE REP. JERRY NEYER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, October 30, 2025 10:30 AM Room 308, House Office Building The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Neyer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Kunse moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4917 before the committee: HB 4917 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled "Manufacturing milk law of 2001," by amending section 157 (MCL 288.717). Representative Smit testified in support of HB 4917. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4917, but did not wish to speak: Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4917, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center. Tim Golding & Sonny Koch, representing the Americans for Prosperity Michigan. At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4881 and HB 4882 before the committee: HB 4881 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 4105 (MCL 289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188. HB 4882 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to repeal 1964 PA 158, entitled "An act to provide for the licensing of wholesale potato dealers; to prescribe certain powers and duties for certain state agencies; to require certain types of financial security for certain persons under certain circumstances, and to prescribe the procedure for its enforcement; to provide remedies and penalties for violations of the act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 290.451 to 290.466). Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 4881 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Skaggs moved to report out HB 4882 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4881 and HB 4882, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center. Tim Golding & Sonny Koch, representing the Americans for Prosperity Michigan. The Chair laid a presentation from Michigan Agri-Business Association before the committee. Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association, and Scott Gordon, representing the Cooperative Elevator Co. gave a presentation with an update on the Michigan Agri-Business. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:16 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 308, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-10-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-263
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-30 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-2
    Committee name
    Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-10-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-4457
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-30 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-10-30 10:50:00.000000
    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, October 30, 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, Outman, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Absent: Rep. Harris. Excused: Rep. Harris. Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4913, HB 4914, HB 4915 and HB 4933 before the committee: HB 4913 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2004 (MCL 339.2004), as amended by 2016 PA 435. HB 4914 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2010 (MCL 339.2010), as amended by 1992 PA 103. HB 4915 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16149. HB 4933 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 303a and 411 (MCL 339.303a and 339.411), section 303a as amended by 2014 PA 265 and section 411 as amended by 2020 PA 388; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4913 and HB 4914, but did not wish to speak: Michelle Batora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors. Jonathan Beythan, PE, SE. Michelle Kruzel, Architect. Zayda Steinke, Architect. Jan Culbertson, FAIA, LEED AP. John Rauser, PS. Leanne Panduren, PE. Michael Casico. James Bier, PE. Thomas Wheat, PE. George Jerome Jr. PS, PE. Daniel Beyer. Najahyia Chinchilla, LEEP-AP, BD+C. Jim Schneider RA. Aaron Wendzel. Shirley Schneider. Warren Owen. Neale Bauman, CCS, LEED-AP. Randy Case, LEED-AP. Christian Mueller. Dennis King, FAIA, FESD, LEED AP. Timothy Flintoff Jr. Amy Rydleski. Michael Royalty, PE. Patricia Locher, P.E. Stacie Hadeed. Jeffrey Winslow, CDT. Amy Hetletvedt. Paul Eland, LEED-AP. Erin Andrus, LEED-AP, BD+C, 36CFR61. Scott Goodsell, Principal Architect. Andrew Tjepkema. Amanda Hemeyer, PE. Scott Hemeyer, PE. Douglas Scott, P.E. Henry Horton, Elected County Surveyor for Lapeer County. Maxwell Murray, PE. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4915, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Stephanie Nawyn. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4933, but did not wish to speak: Christine Suave, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4913. The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Pass: None. Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4913 with recommendation. The motion did not prevail 5-4-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Pass: Rep. BeGole. Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4914 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 6-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Grant, Brixie and Tate. Pass: Rep. Coffia. Representative Tate moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4915. The motion did not prevail 4-1-5: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Nays: Rep. BeGole. Pass: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4915 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4927 before the committee: HB 4927 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1108 and 1110 (MCL 339.1108 and 339.1110), section 1108 as amended by 2021 PA 101 and section 1110 as amended by 2020 PA 27. Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4927. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4927 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4933. The motion prevailed 8-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant and Brixie. Nays: Rep. Tate. Pass: Rep. Coffia. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4933 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 6-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Brixie and Tate. Pass: Reps. Grant and Coffia. Representative BeGole moved to excuse Representative Harris 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 10:50 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-10-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-264
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-30 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-3
    Committee name
    Economic and Community Development
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Economic and Community Development submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators McMorrow (C), Cavanagh, Polehanki , Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber
    Location
    Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-10-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-4458
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-30 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-6
    Committee name
    Energy and Environment
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Energy and Environment submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators McCann (C), Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Chang, Polehanki , Lauwers and Hauck Excused: Senators Camilleri, Damoose , Outman and Bellino
    Location
    Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-10-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-4459
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-30 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-10-30 09:20:00.000000
    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 Thursday, October 30, 2025 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: Rep. Harris. Excused: Rep. Harris. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 21, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4805, HB 4806, HB 4807 and HB 4808 before the committee: HB 4805 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1982 PA 249, entitled "An act to establish the state children's trust fund in the department of treasury; and to provide certain powers and duties of the department of treasury with respect to the trust fund," by amending section 1 (MCL 21.171), as amended by 2014 PA 306. HB 4806 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 811j (MCL 257.811j), as amended by 2006 PA 562. HB 4807 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled "Child abuse and neglect prevention act," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 12 (MCL 722.602, 722.603, 722.604, 722.609, 722.610, and 722.612), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 60 and section 4 as amended by 2005 PA 82. HB 4808 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214. Representative Posthumus and Amy Tattrie Loepp, representing the Children Trust Michigan, testified in support of HB 4805, HB 4806, HB 4807 and HB 4808. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4805, HB 4806, HB 4807 and HB 4808, but did not wish to speak: Matt Gillard, representing Michigan's Children. Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield-Michigan. Megan Blue, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representative Harris from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:20 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-10-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-265
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-30 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-11
    Committee name
    Labor
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Labor submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Cherry (C), Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert Scheduled Meetings Administrative Rules, Joint – Wednesday, November 5, 8:30 a.m., 521, 5th Floor, House Office Building (517) 373‑5312 Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, November 6, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312 Health Policy – Wednesday, November 5, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5323 Natural Resources and Agriculture – Thursday, November 6, 10:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721 Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, November 6, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721 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. The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-10-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-4460
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-30 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-10-30 10:32:00.000000
    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, October 30, 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, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4745 before the committee: HB 4745 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1975 PA 169, entitled "Charitable organizations and solicitations act," by amending section 13 (MCL 400.283), as amended by 2010 PA 377. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4745 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4692 and HB 4693 before the committee: HB 4692 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section 1205b. HB 4693 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," by amending sections 9 and 25 (MCL 338.2209 and 338.2225), section 9 as amended by 1988 PA 461 and section 25 as amended by 2023 PA 131. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4692 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Rigas moved to report out HB 4693 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4254 before the committee: HB 4254 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2674, 2675, and 2678 (MCL 333.2674, 333.2675, and 333.2678) and by adding sections 2670 and 2675a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4254, but did not wish to speak: Tiffany Perkins, representing the PAWS Friend Network. Jenna Meseke, representing herself. Teresa LaCross, representing the Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society. Karen Hahn, representing herself. Kim DeFusco, representingherself. Kathi Groenendyk, Ph.D., representing the Dent County Animal Shelter. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4254 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wendzel and Neyer. At 9:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:09 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4963 before the committee: HB 4963 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending sections 3, 8, 11, and 14 (MCL 333.27953, 333.27958, 333.27961, and 333.27964), sections 3 and 8 as amended by 2023 PA 166 and section 14 as amended by 2023 PA 165. Chair Aragona testified in support of HB 4963. Questions and discussions followed. Clark Orthwein, representing Objectiv, testified in support of HB 4963. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:13 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn laid the committee at ease. At 9:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4963, but did not wish to speak: Dereck Sova, representing the CRA. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from Lume. David Morrow and Doug Hellyar, both representing Lume, and Kevin Blair from Honigman, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4969 before the committee: HB 4969 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to regulate the distribution, sale, and manufacture of kratom products; to require licensing for certain conduct related to kratom and kratom products; to prohibit the distribution, sale, and manufacturing of certain kratom products; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe fines and sanctions; to provide remedies; and to require the promulgation of rules. Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed. Mac Haddow, representing the American Kratom Association, testified in support of HB 4969. John Cleveland, representing the Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust (HART), testified in opposition to HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed. Walker Gallman, representing the Global Kratom Coalition, testified in support of HB 4969. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4969, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4969, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Andrew Kulpa, representing Botanical for Better Health. David and Melody Woolf, representing Michigan resident users. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4969, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Dr. Edward Boyer, Toxicologist. Sarah Bauer, representing herself. Dereck Sova, representing the CRA. Representative Dievendorf 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 Aragona adjourned the meeting at 10:32 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
    2025-10-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-266
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-30 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-10-30 11:11:00.000000
    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 Thursday, October 30, 2025 10:30 AM Room 428, State Capitol Building 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, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Absent: Rep. DeBoer. Excused: Rep. DeBoer. Representative Posthumus moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4929 before the committee: HB 4929 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16201 (MCL 333.16201), as amended by 2019 PA 96, and by adding section 16202. Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4929. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:44 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:45 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Schuette offered the following amendment to HB 4929 (H-1): 1. Amend page 3, line 20, after "license" by inserting "or registration". Representative Martin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4929 (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Martin moved to report HB 4929, as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4930 before the committee: HB 4930 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16177 (MCL 333.16177), as amended by 2006 PA 481. Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4930. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4930 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4929 and HB 4930, but did not wish to speak: Maknié Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4221 before the committee: HB 4221 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16287 and 18811 (MCL 333.16287 and 333.18811), section 16287 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section 18811 as amended by 2006 PA 406. Representative Witwer moved to report out HB 4221 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4346 and HB 4347 before the committee: HB 4346 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled "Lawful internet gaming act," by amending section 15 (MCL 432.315). HB 4347 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse racing law of 1995," by amending sections 2 and 20 (MCL 431.302 and 431.320), section 2 as amended by 2016 PA 271 and section 20 as amended by 2019 PA 153. Representative Kunse testified in support of HB 4346 and HB 4347. Questions and discussions followed. Byron Schuck, representing Horseman and County Fairs, testified in support of HB 4346 and HB 4347. Questions and discussions followed. Kim Pluta, representing the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association, testified in support of HB 4346 and HB 4347. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4346 and HB 4347, but did not wish to speak: Saree Miller, representing the Allegan County Fair. Jeff Dawson, representing the Croswell County Fair. Donna Thompson, representing the Clare County Fair. Dennis Redman, representing the Barry County Fair. John Currie, representing the Mecosta County Fair. Matt Kempf, representing the Newaygo County Fair. LC Scramlin, representing the Oakland County Fair. Lisa Rife, representing the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions. Ron Khoury, representing the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4346 and HB 4347, but did not wish to speak: Beatrice Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals. The Chair laid HB 5103 before the committee: HB 5103 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 32312, 32312a, and 32510 (MCL 324.32312, 324.32312a, and 324.32510), section 32312 as amended by 2021 PA 91, section 32312a as added by 1997 PA 126, and section 32510 as added by 1995 PA 59, and by adding section 32510a. Representative VanWoerkom testified in support of HB 5103. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5103, but did not wish to speak: Dylan Gebhard, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. The Chair laid HB 4926 before the committee: HB 4926 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16211, 16216, and 16238 (MCL 333.16211, 333.16216, and 333.16238), section 16211 as amended and section 16238 as added by 1993 PA 79 and section 16216 as amended by 2014 PA 413, and by adding section 16211a. Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 4926. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4926, but did not wish to speak: Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Representative Herzberg moved to excuse Representative DeBoer 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 11:11 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 428, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-10-30
    Meeting id
    meeting-267
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-30 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2025-10-30
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-10-30-105
    Linked media count
    4
    Named action count
    55
    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
    6
    Scheduled start
    2025-10-30T12:00:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-10-30
    Sitting id
    sitting-204
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-SJ-10-30-100
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    25
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The Senate was called to order by the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Erika Geiss. The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    3
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-10-30
    Sitting id
    sitting-205

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