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2025-11-13

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For 2025-11-13, the release reports observations found. It contains 2747 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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2
Committee meetings
12

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12
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2025-11-13 11:05:00.000000
    Actual start
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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, November 13, 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, Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Absent: Rep. Pavlov. Excused: Rep. Pavlov. Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 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 Lightner moved to report out HB 4917 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox and Kunse. Nays: Reps. Rheingans and Skaggs. Pass: Reps. Paiz and Dievendorf. The Chair laid a presentation from Michigan Apples before the committee. Diane Smith, the Executive Director of Michigan Apples, gave a presentation on Michigan's Apple Industry. Question and discussion followed. Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representative Pavlov from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:05 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 308, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-11-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-287
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-13 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, November 13, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported Senate Bill No. 128, entitled A bill to create a Michigan-Ireland trade commission within the Michigan economic development corporation and to prescribe its powers and duties; to create a fund; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Mallory McMorrow Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss and Victory Nays: Senator Lindsey The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported Senate Bill No. 200, entitled A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending sections 1105, 3113, and 6101 (MCL 289.1105, 289.3113, and 289.6101), section 1105 as amended by 2014 PA 516, section 3113 as amended by 2016 PA 188, and section 6101 as amended by 2012 PA 178. With the recommendation that the bill pass. To Report Out: Mallory McMorrow Chairperson Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Victory and Lindsey Nays: Senators Moss and Geiss The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported Senate Bill No. 267, entitled A bill to create a Michigan-African-Caribbean trade commission within the Michigan economic development corporation and to prescribe its powers and duties; to create a fund; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Mallory McMorrow Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss and Victory Nays: Senator Lindsey The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-11-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-4749
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-13 12:00:00.000000
    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: Joint meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., Room 352, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Excused: Senator Runestad Scheduled Meetings Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Wednesday, December 3, 2:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection – Wednesday, December 3, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314 Veterans and Emergency Services – Wednesday, December 3, 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312 Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 12:54 p.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 352, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-11-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-4750
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-13 09:00:00.000000
    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
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    0
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    2025-11-13
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  • Actual end
    2025-11-13 14:21:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-11-13 13:32:00.000000
    Chamber
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    committee-3
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    Economic and Community Development
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 3 MEMBERS: SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. JEREMY MOSS SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW CHAIR 6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2523 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 13, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 128 (S-1) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 200 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation. 3. Testimony regarding (S-1) and SB 267 (Sen. Geiss) 4. Reported SB 267 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation. 5. Testimony regarding SB 279 (Sen. Victory) The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory and Lindsey The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB128. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory and Lindsey Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the S-1 version of SB128 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory and Lindsey Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 2 of 3 The Chair read the card of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 200: Ann Griffin, Michigan Humane - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 200 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Victory and Lindsey Nays: Sen.(s) Moss, Geiss Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Senator Geiss to explain SB 267 and (S-1) substitute. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 267 and (S-1) Ms. O.Rerhi Onomake, CEO of Global African Business Association - Support Mr. Akindele Akinyemi, Co-Founder of Global African Business Association - Support Dr. Victoria Akai, CEO of Duchess Naturals Limited - Support Mr. Tope Esan, CEO of Nathman Woolwich LLC - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 267. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory and Lindsey Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to report the S-1 version of SB 267 with the recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss and Victory Nays: Senator Lindsey Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Senator Victory to explain SB 279. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB279: Tim Langholz, NFIB - Support Mike Witkowski, Michigan Manufacturers Association - Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 279: Jim Miller, Nexteer - Support Jamie Clover Adams, Michigan Food Processors Association - Support Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber - Support Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce - Support Dakota Baker, Northern MI Chamber Alliance - Support Joshua Scramlin, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support Maureen Watson-Bolger, MABA - Support Page 3 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lindsey to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Webber was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 2:21 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee:
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-11-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-4471
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-11-13 09:56:00.000000
    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 13, 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 and Fitzgerald. Absent: Rep. McFall. Excused: Rep. McFall. Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representative McFall from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 06, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 595 before the committee: SB 595 (Sen. Lindsey) A bill to amend 2022 PA 81, entitled "Michigan-Indiana state line remonumentation act," by amending sections 7, 11, and 13 (MCL 54.317, 54.321, and 54.323); and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Senator Lindsey testified in support of SB 595. Questions and discussions followed. Paige Fults and Andrew Brisbo, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, testified in support of SB 595. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 595, but did not wish to speak: Michelle Bartora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors. Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 595. The motion prevailed 3-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fitzgerald. Representative VanderWall moved to report out SB 595 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 4-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4669 before the committee: HB 4669 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 7b. Rep. Pohutsky testified in support of HB 4669. Questions and discussions followed. Eden Kinlock, representing Families Against Mandatory Minimums, testified in support of HB 4669. Questions and discussions followed. Jim Townsend, representing the Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy, testified in support of HB 4669. Ben Eikey, representing the Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy, testified in support of HB 4669. Kyle Kominski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in opposition to HB 4669. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4669, but did not wish to speak: Lily Merizon, representing the American Civil Liberties Union Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5234 before the committee: HB 5234 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 217c (MCL 257.217c), as amended by 2022 PA 224. At 9:48 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:49 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris called the committee back to order. Rep. BeGole testified in support of HB 5234. Chief Matthew Bade, representing the Metro Police Authority of Genesee County, testified in support of HB 5234. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:54 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris laid the committee at ease. At 9:55 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5234, but did not wish to speak: Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5234, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:56 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-11-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-288
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-13 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-30
    Committee name
    Judiciary
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-11-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-5511
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-149
    Committee name
    Oversight Subcommittee on State and Local Public Assistance Programs
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-11-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-5510
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-11-13 15:33:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-11-13 14:35:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-15
    Committee name
    Regulatory Affairs
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 4 MEMBERS: SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SEAN MCCANN SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. KEVIN HERTEL SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER SEN. DAN LAUWERS SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS SENATOR JEREMY MOSS CHAIR S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7888 COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES November 13, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 462(S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 463(S-1) (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 465(S-1) (Sen. Bellino) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 466(S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation. 5. Testimony regarding HB 4113 (Rep. Steckloff) 6. Adopted (S-1) and testimony regarding 198(S-1) (Sen. Singh) 7. Reported SB 599(S-2) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation. 8. Reported SB 600 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation. 9. Reported SB 601(S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation. 10. Reported SB 602 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m. The Chair recessed the meeting at 2:35 p.m. due to the lack of quorum. The Chair reconvened the meeting at 2:46 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from November 6, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Santana, Webber and Lauwers were excused from the meeting. The Chair invited Senator Singh to summarize (S-1) substitutes to SB 462, SB 463, SB 465, and SB 466. Member questions followed. Page 2 of 4 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 462, SB 463, SB 465, SB 466: Martin Manna, Chaldean Chamber of Commerce - Opposed The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 462. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report the (S-1) version of SB 462 to the floor with the recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, and Bellino Nays: Sen. Hauck The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 463. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of SB 463 to the floor with the recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, and Bellino Nays: Sen. Hauck The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 465. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to report the (S-1) version of SB 465 to the floor with the recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, and Bellino Nays: Sen. Hauck The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 466. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report the (S-1) version of SB 466 to the floor with the recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, and Bellino Nays: Sen. Hauck The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. Page 3 of 4 The Chair invited Representative Steckloff to summarize HB 4113. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4113: Sharkey Haddad, Chaldean Chamber of Commerce – Support Joe Shallal, Attorney – Support Jerry Griffin, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4113: David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Opposed Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support Tony Mitchell, Michigan Spirits Association – Neutral Matt Sowash, MLC, Distilled Spirits Council of the US (DISCUS) – Neutral The Chair invited Senator Singh to summarize (S-1) substitute to SB 198. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 198(S-1): Kurt Berryman, Michigan Auto Dealers Association – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB198(S-1): Karen Johnston, Toyota – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 198. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted. The Chair invited Senator Polehanki to summarize (S-2) substitute to SB 599 and (S-1) substitute to SB 601. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 599(S-2), SB 600, SB 601(S-1), and SB 602: Derek Sova, Cannabis Regulatory Agency – No Position Jerry Griffin, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Support The Chair red the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 599(S-2), SB 600, SB 601(S-1), and SB 602: Robin Schneider, Michigan Cannabis Industry Association – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 599. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted. Page 4 of 4 The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-2) version of SB 599 to the floor with the recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report SB 600 to the floor with the recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 601. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report the (S-1) version of SB 601 to the floor with the recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 602 to the floor with the recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:33 p.m. Date Adopted by Committee: December 2, 2025
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-11-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-4472
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-13 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-11-13 10:23:00.000000
    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 13, 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 and Dievendorf. Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Grant. Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Grant. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 06, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. 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. Bruce Wade, Clinton Township Trustee, testified in support of HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Edward Boyer, toxicologist, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed. Mac Haddow, representing the American Kratom Association, testified in support of HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4969, but did not wish to speak: Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4969. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4969 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: Rep. Tisdel. 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. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4501, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Wlodkowski, representing herself. Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4501 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf. Nays: None. Pass: None. 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. Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4678 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4679 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5060 and HB 5061 before the committee: HB 5060 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to require certain establishments to hire bouncers only with certain training; to require the promulgation of rules; and to provide remedies. HB 5061 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 906 (MCL 436.1906), as amended by 2008 PA 218. Representative Pavlov testified in support of HB 5060 and HB 5061. Questions and discussions followed. Sandy Schultz, representing her son, Joshua Conant, testified in support of HB 5060 and HB 5061. Questions and discussions followed. Mark Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant, testified in support of HB 5060 and HB 5061. Questions and discussions followed. James Freed, representing the City of Port Huron, testified in support of HB 5060 and HB 5061. Questions and discussions followed. Ben Ries, representing the office of Representative Pavlov, came forward for questions and discussion. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5060 and HB 5061, but did not wish to speak: Mike Conant, representing his son, Joshua Conant. Joanne VanBuskirk, representing Joshua Conant. Jeffery Scott Maxon, representing Joshua Conant. Barbara Blain, representing Joshua Conant and Sandy Schultz. Joseph DeYonker, representing Joshua Conant. David Hart, representing Joshua Conant. James F. Feher II, representing Joshua Conant. Hannah Hart, representing Joshua Conant. Mark Sanderson, representing themself. June Asselin, representing themself. Pauline Repp, representing Joshua Conant. Randall Rostine, representing Joshua Conant. Karen A. Goold, representing Joshua Conant. Austin Smitz, representing Joshua Conant. Clarence F. Blair, representing Joshua Conant and Sandy Schultz. Mark VanBuskirk, representing Joshua Conant. Alec Moore, representing Joshua Conant. Curtis Karl, representing Joshua Conant. Abigail Morden, representing Joshua Conant. Michelle Mensinger, representing Joshua Conant. Eric G. Goold, representing Joshua Conant. Sarah Conant, representing Joshua Conant. Kirk Kammer, representing Joshua Conant. Dan Schultz, representing Joshua Conant. Jerry Hendrick, representing Joshua Conant. Carol Kammer, representing Joshua Conant. Michael S. Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant. Ivah Newman, representing her cousin, Joshua Conant. Emily Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant. Jonathan Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant. Rachael Farquhar, representing Joshua Conant. Katherine Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant. Lindsey McKay, representing her cousin, Joshua Conant. John W. Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant. Amy Sanderson, representing her nephew, Joshua Conant. Jennifer Lien, representing Joshua Conant. Jannett Conant, representing Joshua Conant. Sherry Archibald, representing the Port Huron City Council and Joshua Conant. Sydney Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant. Brenton Hissock, representing themself. Casey Donnenworth, representing Joshua Conant. Cheryl Donnenworth, representing themself. Jennifer Brown, representing themself. Michael McNutt, representing themself. Andrew Thompson, representing themself. Olivia Brown, representing themself. The Chair laid HB 4388 before the committee: HB 4388 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to establish age verification and consent requirements related to the opening and use of social media accounts by residents of this state; to establish certain standards for social media accounts of minors; to establish certain requirements related to accessing the social media accounts of minors; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prohibit certain acts related to social media accounts of minors; to prescribe civil sanctions and provide remedies; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to declare certain contractual provisions void and unenforceable. Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 4388. Questions and discussions followed. Megan Stokes, representing the Computer & Communications Industry Association, testified in opposition to HB 4388. Questions and discussions followed. Caden Rosenbaum, representing the Reason Institute, testified in opposition to HB 4388. Amy Bos, representing NetChoice, testified in opposition to HB 4388. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4388, but did not wish to speak: Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4388, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Wlodkowski, representing herself. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives 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 10:23 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
    2025-11-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-289
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-13 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-11-13 11:31:00.000000
    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 13, 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 DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 06, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4809 before the committee: HB 4809 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending the title and section 219 (MCL 257.219), the title as amended by 2016 PA 32 and section 219 as amended by 2018 PA 74, and by adding sections 820a and 820b. Representative Posthumus and Randy Spader, representing the Detroit International Bridge Company, testified in support of HB 4809. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4809, but did not wish to speak: Graham Filler, representing the Truck Renting and Leasing Association. The Chair laid HB 4892 before the committee: HB 4892 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 724 and 728 (MCL 339.724 and 339.728), as amended by 2018 PA 81. Representative Frisbe testified in support of HB 4892. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4892, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 4895 before the committee: HB 4895 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 314 (MCL 339.314). Representative Linting testified in support of HB 4895. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4895, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 4919 before the committee: HB 4919 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 539 (MCL 339.5539). Representative Greene testified in support of HB 4919. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4881 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. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4881 with recommendation. 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 4882 before the committee: 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 Posthumus moved to report out HB 4882 with recommendation. 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 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 DeBoer moved to report out HB 4915 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Pass: None. At 11:19 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:28 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4933 before the committee: 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. Representative Steele, testified in support of HB 4933. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:31 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 428, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-11-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-290
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-13 11:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-16
    Committee name
    Transportation and Infrastructure
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Geiss (C), Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory and Bumstead Excused: Senator McBroom The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported Senate Bill No. 611, entitled A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 2559 and 2950 (MCL 600.2559 and 600.2950), section 2559 as amended by 2023 PA 35 and section 2950 as amended by 2018 PA 146. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Stephanie Chang Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senator Runestad The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported Senate Bill No. 612, entitled A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2950a (MCL 600.2950a), as amended by 2018 PA 146, and by adding sections 2950d and 2950p. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Stephanie Chang Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senator Runestad The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported Senate Bill No. 616, entitled A bill to amend 2022 PA 85, entitled “Opioid liability litigation act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 691.1672 and 691.1673), as amended by 2023 PA 228. With the recommendation that the bill pass. To Report Out: Stephanie Chang Chairperson Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-11-13
    Meeting id
    meeting-4748
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-13 14:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2025-11-13
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-11-13-110
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    83
    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
    14
    Scheduled start
    2025-11-13T12:00:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-11-13
    Sitting id
    sitting-214
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-SJ-11-13-105
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    33
    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
    10
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-11-13
    Sitting id
    sitting-215

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