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2025-11-12

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  • Actual end
    2025-11-12 09:58:00.000000
    Actual start
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    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-19
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS REP. ANN BOLLIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 12, 2025 9:00 AM Room 352, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Absent: Reps. Kuhn, Glanville, Edwards and Morgan. Excused: Reps. Kuhn, Glanville, Edwards and Morgan. Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 370, SB 540 and SB 542 before the committee: SB 370 (Sen. Singh) A bill to create a Tricare premium reimbursement program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. SB 540 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to create a Michigan National Guard child care assistance program to provide child care assistance to certain Michigan National Guard members; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to authorize the promulgation of rules. SB 542 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 2014 PA 259, entitled "Michigan national guard tuition assistance act," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 32.433 and 32.434), as amended by 2023 PA 33. A substitute (H-2) to SB 540 was previously adopted at the November 5, 2025, meeting. A substitute (H-2) to SB 542 was previously adopted at the November 5, 2025, meeting. Kris Young, representing the Office of Senator Singh, testified in support of SB 370. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Snyder moved to report out SB 370 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 23-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Maddock moved to report out SB 540 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 23-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative McKinney moved to report out SB 542 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 23-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2025-8 before the committee. Robin Risko, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on Transfer Request 2025-8. Questions and discussions followed. Kevin Koorstra, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from committee members. Kent Dell, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from committee members. Aaron Meek, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from committee members. Austin Scott, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from committee members. Representative Maddock moved to approve Legislative Transfer Request 2025-8, as presented. The motion prevailed 16-0-9: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Steele and Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Representative Mueller moved to excuse Representatives Kuhn, Glanville, Edwards and Morgan from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 9:58 AM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-11-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-282
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-12 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • 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 Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Anthony (C), McCann, Cherry, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt , McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose , Huizenga, Outman and Theis Excused: Senator Bayer Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 1:23 p.m. Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9, the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-11-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4470
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-12 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-11-12 11:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-22
    Committee name
    Education and Workforce
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 12, 2025 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5044 before the committee: HB 5044 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1178b. Heather Eckner, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5044. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Casey Stratton, representing the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Jordan Milham, representing Acorn Health. The Chair laid a presentation on The Skilled Trades Pipeline by the Home Builders Association of Michigan and Skilled to Build before the committee. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan and Skilled to Build Michigan Foundation, gave a presentation on Michigan's Housing Crisis. Question and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:27 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-11-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-283
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-12 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-11-12 10:31:00.000000
    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, November 12, 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, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Brenda Carter and Neeley. Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Brenda Carter and Neeley. Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203 before the committee: HB 5201 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2835. HB 5202 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2837. HB 5203 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by 2023 PA 208. Representative Paquette, Representative Wortz, and Representative Smit testified in support of HB 5201, HB 5202, and HB 5203. Questions and discussion followed. Eileen McNeil, representing Citizens for Traditional Values, joined by Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan, Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, and Ariane Fisher, representing Mother and Unborn Baby Care, testified in support of HB 5201, HB 5202, and HB 5203. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did not wish to speak: Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Ashlea Phenicre, representing Planned Parenthood. Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Dr. Vashali Bhargava, representing the American College of Obstetricians. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing herself. Professor William Wagner, representing himself. The Chair laid HB 5162 before the committee: HB 5162 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7204 (MCL 333.7204), as amended by 2012 PA 182. Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 5162. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5162, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 4896, HB 4925, HB 4935 and HB 4981 before the committee: HB 4896 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17001 and 17011 (MCL 333.17001 and 333.17011), section 17001 as amended by 2018 PA 624 and section 17011 as amended by 2006 PA 398. HB 4925 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17012 and 17031 (MCL 333.17012 and 333.17031), section 17031 as amended by 2018 PA 463, and by adding section 17012a. 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. HB 4981 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16281, 16905, 18101, 18105, 18106, 18111, 18114, and 18117 (MCL 333.16281, 333.16905, 333.18101, 333.18105, 333.18106, 333.18111, 333.18114, and 333.18117), section 16281 as added and section 18117 as amended by 1998 PA 496, section 16905 as amended by 2006 PA 388, sections 18101 and 18111 as amended and sections 18106 and 18114 as added by 2019 PA 96, and section 18105 as amended by 2006 PA 429. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4896 and HB 4925, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4896 and HB 4925, but did not wish to speak: Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4896 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4925. The motion prevailed 11-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4925 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4935, but did not wish to speak: David Hankey, representing the North East Board of Dental Examiners. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4935, but did not wish to speak: Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4935 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hoskins and Foreman. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4981, but did not wish to speak: Carol Berger, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4981 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 95 before the committee: SB 95 (Sen. Lindsey) A bill to prohibit hospitals from attempting to collect debts incurred when not in compliance with price transparency laws; and to provide remedies. Russell Jakubowski, representing the Office of Senator Lindsey, testified in support of SB 95. Patrick Neville, former Colorado House Republican Leader, representing himself, testified in support of SB 95. Questions and discussions followed. Steve Fenberg, former Colorado Senate President, representing himself, testified in support of SB 95. Ilaria Santangelo, representing Patient Rights Advocate, testified in support of SB 95. Questions and discussions followed. Christin Deacon-Author, representing VerSan Consulting, testified in support of SB 95. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 95, but did not wish to speak: Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Brenda Carter and Neeley 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 10:31 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
    2025-11-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-284
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-12 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, November 12, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Hertel (C), Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt , Geiss, Webber, Hauck and Huizenga Excused: Senator Runestad
    Location
    Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-11-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4469
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-12 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-11-12 11:35:00.000000
    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, November 12, 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, Breen and Scott. Absent: Rep. Hope. Excused: Rep. Hope. Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Representative Wozniak moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4284 before the committee: HB 4284 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5l (MCL 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4284, but did not wish to speak: Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4284, but did not wish to speak: Casey Armitage, representing herself. Representative Tyrone Carter offered the following amendment to HB 4284: 1. Amend page 8, following line 19, by inserting: "(10) The amendatory act that added this subsection does not take effect unless both of the following occur: (a) For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, there is appropriated to the department of state police the amount of $8,100,000.00 to implement the criminal background checks and application renewal process under this section. (b) A continuing funding source is implemented to cover the cost to the department of state police for conducting the criminal background checks and application renewal process under this section.". Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4284. The motion did not prevail 2-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Pass: None. Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4284 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Scott. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4947 and HB 4948 before the committee: HB 4947 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 7340 and 7340a (MCL 333.7340 and 333.7340a), section 7340 as added by 2006 PA 261 and section 7340a as amended by 2014 PA 275. HB 4948 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 549. Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4947 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4948 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter 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. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4749, but did not wish to speak: Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office. Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4749. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4749 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4586 before the committee: HB 4586 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5b (MCL 28.425b), as amended by 2023 PA 37. Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4586. Questions and discussions followed. Nick Buggia, representing the NRA, testified in support of HB 4586. Questions and discussions followed. Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, testified in support of HB 4586. Questions and discussions followed. Casey Armitage, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4586. Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4586. Gail Duncan, representing Moms Demand Action, testified in opposition to HB 4586. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4586, but did not wish to speak: Cathy Tang, representing Everytown for Gun Safety. The Chair laid HB 5113 before the committee: HB 5113 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5d (MCL 28.425d), as amended by 2015 PA 3. Representative Outman testified in support of HB 5113. Questions and discussions followed. Steve Dulan, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, testified in support of HB 5113. Questions and discussions followed. Stephanie Huested, the Montcalm County Deputy Clerk, testified in support of HB 5113. Questions and discussions followed. Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 5113. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5113, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. Nick Buggia, representing the NRA. Casey Armitage, representing herself. The Chair laid HB 4980 before the committee: HB 4980 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and 28.425l), section 5b as amended by 2023 PA 37 and section 5l as amended by 2017 PA 95. Representative Maddock testified in support of HB 4980. Questions and discussions followed. Former Representative Gary Eisen, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4980. Questions and discussions followed Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4980. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4980, but did not wish to speak: Casey Armitage, representing herself. Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. Nick Buggia, representing the NRA. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4980, but did not wish to speak: Cathy Tang, representing Everytown for Gun Safety. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:35 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-11-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-285
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-12 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-11-12 12:40:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-11-12 12:32:00.000000
    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 DRAFT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 12, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 700 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 700: Sen. Camilleri – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 700: Annabelle Hart, Michigan Nurses Association – Support Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support Todd Tennis, IBEW Michigan State Conference – Support Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber – Opposition Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support Andrew Crane, Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency – Opposition The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cavanagh to report SB 700 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert Nays: None Page 2 of 2 Excused: None Not Voting: 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 12:40 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
    Location
    the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 700 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-11-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-4468
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-12 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-11-12 12:09:00.000000
    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, November 12, 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, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Reps. McFall and Arbit. Excused: Reps. McFall and Arbit. Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5115 and HB 4940 before the committee: HB 5115 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524, and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503, 324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510, 324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515, 324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519, 324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and 324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510, 21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d as amended and section 21519a as added by 2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4940 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524, and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503, 324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510, 324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515, 324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519, 324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and 324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510, 21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d as amended and section 21519a as added by 2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. A substitute (H-1) to HB 5115 was adopted at the November 5, 2025, meeting. A substitute (H-2) to HB 4940 was adopted at the November 5, 2025, meeting. Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4940 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5115. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5115 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4314 before the committee: HB 4314 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 32512 (MCL 324.32512), as amended by 2012 PA 247. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4314 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Representative Outman moved to excuse Representatives McFall and Arbit 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 12:09 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-11-12
    Meeting id
    meeting-286
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-12 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2025-11-12
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-11-12-109
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    85
    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
    2025-11-12T13:30:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-11-12
    Sitting id
    sitting-212
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-SJ-11-12-104
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    22
    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
    2025-11-12
    Sitting id
    sitting-213

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