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2025-11-06

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For 2025-11-06, the release reports observations found. It contains 1253 attributable activity rows naming 135 members.

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2
Committee meetings
7

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Committee meetings
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    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, November 6, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Irwin, Santana and Runestad Excused: Senators Wojno and Johnson Scheduled Meetings Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, November 13, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312 Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety and House Judiciary, Joint – Thursday, November 13, 9:00 a.m., Room 352, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5176 Economic and Community Development – Thursday, November 13, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721 Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, November 13, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721 Transportation and Infrastructure – Thursday, November 13, 2:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323 Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 12:04 p.m. The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-11-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-4467
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-06 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-11-06 11:44:00.000000
    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, November 6, 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, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Brixie and Tate. Absent: Reps. Grant and Coffia. Excused: Reps. Grant and Coffia. Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513 before the committee: HB 4510 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled "Public employee retirement system investment act," (MCL 38.1132 to 38.1141) by adding section 19c. HB 4511 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to prohibit the banning, provision of permitting or licensure requirements, or provision of other impairments of or for the holding of digital assets; to prohibit the advocacy or support through certain actions by certain state governmental officers and entities of a central bank digital currency by the United States government; to prohibit the imposition of prohibitions on the operation of certain nodes related to blockchain protocols, certain transfers of digital assets on blockchain protocols, or the participation in staking on certain blockchain protocols; to prohibit certain civil liability; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 4512 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 61601, 61603, and 61604 (MCL 324.61601, 324.61603, and 324.61604), as added by 1995 PA 57, and by adding sections 61609, 61611, 61613, 61615, 61617, 61619, and 61621. HB 4513 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 30, 623, and 815 (MCL 206.30, 206.623, and 206.815), section 30 as amended by 2023 PA 4 and section 623 as amended and section 815 as added by 2021 PA 135. Representative Posthumus testified in support of HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513. Representative McFall testified in support of HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513. Questions and discussions followed. Amber Harris and Bryce McDowell, representing the Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council, testified in support of HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513. Questions and discussions followed Tom McCarthy, representing Satoshi Action Fund, testified in support of HB 4511. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4510 and HB 4511, but due to time constraints were unable to speak: Elizabeth Hansson, representing Stand With Crypto. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4512 and HB 4513, but due to time constraints were unable to speak: Adam Zientarski, representing the Michigan Blockchain Council. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4510, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4510, but did not wish to speak: Bryce McDowell, representing the Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4511, but did not wish to speak: Chris Edwards, representing the Bitcoin Depot. Bryce McDowell, representing the Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4510, HB 4512 and HB 4513, but did not wish to speak: Tom McCarthy, representing Satoshi Action Fund. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513, but did not wish to speak: Kjeld Thomsen, representing the Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Marta Johnson, representing Climate Cabinet. The Chair laid HB 4492 before the committee: HB 4492 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled "Improved workforce opportunity wage act," by amending section 4d (MCL 408.934d), as amended by 2025 PA 1. Representative Mueller and John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in support of HB 4492. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4492, but did not wish to speak: Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Representative BeGole moved to excuse Representatives Grant and Coffia 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 11:44 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-11-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-278
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-06 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-11-06 10:01:00.000000
    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, November 6, 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, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4757 before the committee: HB 4757 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1943 PA 20, entitled "An act relative to the investment of funds of public corporations of the state; and to validate certain investments," by amending sections 1, 5, 7, and 7a (MCL 129.91, 129.95, 129.97, and 129.97a), section 1 as amended by 2012 PA 152, section 5 as added by 1997 PA 196, section 7 as added by 2008 PA 220, and section 7a as added by 2008 PA 404. Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4757. John Globensky, City Treasurer of Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 4757. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4757, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Anderson, representing the Michigan Class Local Government Investment Pool. The Chair laid HB 4085 and HB 4087 before the committee: HB 4085 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," (MCL 125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section 515. HB 4087 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 351 (MCL 18.1351) and by adding section 351a. Representative Posthumus testified in support of HB 4085 and HB 4087. Questions and discussion followed. Kevin Wysocki, representing Anchorage Digital, testified in support of HB 4087. Tom McCarthy, representing Satoshi Action, testified in support of HB 4085 and HB 4087. Questions and discussions followed. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to HB 4085. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4085 and HB 4087, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4085, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Marta Johnson, representing Climate Cabinet. Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. 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 Harris moved to report out HB 4805 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4806 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4807. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4807 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4808 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 349 and SB 350 before the committee: SB 349 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170. SB 350 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265. Representative Harris moved to report out SB 349 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative VanderWall moved to report out SB 350 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:01 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-11-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-279
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-06 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-13
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Agriculture
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Shink (C), Cherry, Singh, Polehanki and Daley Excused: Senators Victory and Hoitenga The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported Senate Bill No. 512, entitled A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 105, 303, 526, 607, 609b, and 1025 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1303, 436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, and 436.2025), section 105 as amended by 2022 PA 226, section 303 as amended by 2018 PA 154, section 526 as amended by 2020 PA 111, section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417, section 609b as added by 2016 PA 81, and section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and by adding section 412. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Jeremy Moss Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported Senate Bill No. 513, entitled A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as amended by 2022 PA 226, and by adding section 604. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Jeremy Moss Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported House Bill No. 4042, entitled A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 1107 (MCL 289.1107), as amended by 2016 PA 188. With the recommendation that the bill pass. Jeremy Moss Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported House Bill No. 4276, entitled A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 541 (MCL 436.1541), as amended by 2016 PA 434. With the recommendation that the bill pass. Jeremy Moss Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported House Bill No. 5092, entitled A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled “Large carnivore act,” by amending section 22a (MCL 287.1122a), as added by 2018 PA 610. With the recommendation that the bill pass. Jeremy Moss Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-11-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-4465
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-06 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-15
    Committee name
    Regulatory Affairs
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Excused: Senators McCann and Wojno
    Location
    Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-11-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-4466
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-06 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-11-06 10:04:00.000000
    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, November 6, 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, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf. Absent: Reps. Wendzel, Whitsett, Neeley and Grant. Excused: Reps. Wendzel, Whitsett, Neeley and Grant. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4911 before the committee: HB 4911 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1101, 1111, and 1112 (MCL 339.1101, 339.1111, and 339.1112), sections 1101 and 1112 as amended by 1984 PA 25 and section 1111 as amended by 1988 PA 463. Representative Schmaltz and Vinicius Assuncao, representing the Office of Representative Schmaltz, testified in support of HB 4911. Questions and discussions followed. Michael Jordan, representing The Mobile Barber Company, testified in support of HB 4911. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4501 before the committee: HB 4501 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as amended by 2023 PA 166. Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4501. Questions and discussions followed. Derek Sova and Claire Patterson, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, testified in support of HB 4501. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4501, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. The Chair laid HB 4678 and HB 4679 before the committee: HB 4678 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled "Weights and measures act," (MCL 290.601 to 290.635) by adding section 28g. HB 4679 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled "Weights and measures act," by amending sections 10 and 28c (MCL 290.610 and 290.628c), section 28c as amended by 2022 PA 273. At 9:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn called the committee back to order. Chair Aragona and Representative Liberati testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. At 9:38 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn laid the committee at ease. At 9:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Kevin Green, representing the American Rental Association, testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. Questions and discussions followed. Scott Irwin, representing Delux Rental, Inc., testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. Questions and discussions followed. Kyle Keeley, representing Chet's Rent All, testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. Questions and discussions followed. Heath Colley, representing Sunbelt Rentals, testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679, but did not wish to speak: Bruce Jones, representing Allied Equipment Rental, Inc. Nick Roslund, representing Rent-Rite, Inc. Lori Gardner, representing Rent Smart, LLC. Jonathan Quirk, representing Ever-Joy Rent All Company. Gary Booms, representing Booms Rent-All. Zachary Mancour, representing Allied Equipment Rental. Louis DiPonio, representing Canton Canopies, Inc. Matt Cregg, representing Redi Rental. Suzique Couture, representing T.C. Rentals, Inc. Tim Korthals, representing HP Forklifts. Don Mejeur, representing D & A Rental Depot, Inc. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4678 and HB 4679, but did not wish to speak: Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Chair laid HB 5059 before the committee: HB 5059 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 609k. Representative Hoadley testified in support of HB 5059. Questions and discussions followed. Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association, testified in support of HB 5059. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5059, but did not wish to speak: Randy Barnhart, representing Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits. Megan Jackson, representing Pernod Ricard. Sam Awdish, representing Wes Brands. Rob Elhenicky, representing Diageo. Dennis Weiss, representing Weiss Distilling. Jim Moran, representing Luxco Distilling. Brian Pizzuti, representing RNDC Distributing. Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). David Martin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel, Whitsett, Neeley and Grant 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 10:04 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
    2025-11-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-280
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-06 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-11-06 23:58:00.000000
    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, November 6, 2025 11:00 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, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. 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 Witwer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4926. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, testified in opposition to HB 4926. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4926 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5127 before the committee: HB 5127 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 8e (MCL 722.118e), as added by 2022 PA 113. At 11:13 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:14 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona called the committee back to order. Representative Schuette and Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5127. Questions and discussions followed. At 11:19 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona laid the committee at ease. At 11:20 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4915 before the committee: 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. Representative Maddock and Dr. Rishi Madhabir testified in support of HB 4915. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4915, but did not wish to speak: Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. 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 Neyer testified in support of HB 4881 and HB 4882. Questions and discussions followed. At 11:41 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:46 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4914 before the committee: 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. Representative Outman testified in support of HB 4914. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4914, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies. Robert A. Hada, representing the American Institute of Architects Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4914, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4914, but did not wish to speak: Michelle Batora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors. Sandra Laux Anne Cox Cynthia K. Pozolo Edward J. Talaga Michelle Kruzel Stephen Wilson Tricia Beck Daniel E. Whisler Benedetto Tiseo Jeff Montague Jeff Hausman Samuel Megli Louis J. Northouse Brian Boles Dean Tidwell Darin Daguanno Keith Martinez Jayson H. Nault Linda Leach Michael McCulloch Danielle O’Neal Meredith Magin Greg Thomas Metz Al Goudreau Will Wittig Sean Costello Amy Baker Timothy E. Jahn Dale C. Jerome Brian Moore Wesley J. Kohn Ronald Lincoln Jos. C. Veryser Sara Tripp Mark Norton Debra Ball Johnson Denise Close Kristina Glusac Carol T Weber Thomas R. Mathison Michael Flynn Paul M. Eland There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:58 PM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 428, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-11-06
    Meeting id
    meeting-281
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-06 11:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2025-11-06
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
135
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-HJ-11-06-108
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    65
    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
    5
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-06T12:00:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-11-06
    Sitting id
    sitting-210
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2025-SJ-11-06-103
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    0
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:02 a.m.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-11-06
    Sitting id
    sitting-211

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