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2025-12-09

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For 2025-12-09, the release reports observations found. It contains 1560 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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Committee meetings
8

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2025-12-09 12:05:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-12-09 08:40:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-1
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 3 THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY CHAIR S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-6960 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 9, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room on the 3rd Floor of the Capitol building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 739 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation and immediate effect. 2. Reported SB 199 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation and immediate effect. The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:40 a.m. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis, a quorum was present. The Chair invited Sen. McCann to summarize SB 729 for the committee. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding 729: Dr. Paul R. Watson II, President of Kellogg Community College – Support Steve Mackey, Oakland University – Support The following cards were turned in wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 729: Melissa McKinley, Wayne State University – Support Dr. Nerita Hughes, Bay College – Support Frank Foster, North Central Michigan Community College – Support Stacie Behler, Grand Valley State University – Support Bradley Barrick, Montcalm Community College – Support Frank Foster, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support Dan Eichinger, Farris State University – Support President Mike Gavin, Delta College – Support Katie John, Michigan State University – Support President Jim Sawyer, Macomb Community College – Support Chanceller Curtis Ivery, WCCCD – Support Rose Bellance, Washtenaw Community College – Support Megan Morris, Central Michigan University – Support Fred Schaible, Western Michigan University – Support Deanna Hemmila, Northern Michigan University – Support Page 2 of 3 Chad Wing, Eastern Michigan University – Support Brandy Johnson, Michigan Community College Association – Support Dan Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities – Support Steve Betz, University of Michigan Dearborn – Support St. Clair Community College – Support Warren Call, Travers Connect – Support Dakota Baker, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance – Support Eunice Jefferies, Oakland Community College – Support Al Pscholka, Lake Michigan College – Support John Kaczynski, Saginaw Valley State University – Support Gabriel Schneider, Northwestern Michigan College – Support President Dan Phelan, Jackson College – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to report SB 729 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Damoose, Huizenga, and Outman. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert and Theis The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Shink, to recommend immediate effect for SB 729. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Next, the Chair summarized SB 723 for the committee. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding 723: John Paul Rea, Deputy County Executive of Macomb County – Support Bob Tresize, Lansing Economic Area Partnership & Economic Development Leaders of MI – Support Hassan Beydone, Group Executive of Economic Development City of Detroit – Support Mark Vanderpool, City Manager of Sterling Heights – Support The following cards were turned in wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 723: Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support Frank Foster, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support Robert Joerge, Liuna – Support Christine Simon – Grand Rapids Chamber – Support Katie Fuller, Michigan Downtown Association – Support Janie McNabb, Networks Northwest – Support Blair Bowman, Suburban Collection Showplace – Support Jared Fleisher, Bedrock – Support Mayor Justin Fisher, City of Novi – Support Jen Rigterink, MML – Support Eli Isaguirre, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters – Support George Cook, General Motors – Support James Hohman, Mackinac Center – Oppose The Chair recessed the committee at 9:34am. Page 3 of 3 The Chair reconvened the committee at 11:50 The Chair summarized the (S-1) version of SB 723. David Zinn of the Senate Fiscal Agency was available for questions. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 723. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Damoose, Huizenga, and Outman. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert and Theis The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to report SB 723 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, and Huizenga Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Outman and Theis Pass: Sen. Damoose The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to recommend immediate effect for SB 723 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended. Next, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to excuse members from the committee meeting. Without objection, Sen Bumstead was excused. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Santana, to adjourn the committee at 12:05 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee:
    Location
    the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room on the 3rd Floor of the Capitol building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-12-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-4479
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    held
    Quorum state
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    Scheduled start
    2025-12-09 08:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-398
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-12-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-5431
    Meeting state
    media evidence
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    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
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  • Actual end
    2025-12-09 09:38:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-23
    Committee name
    Election Integrity
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY REP. RACHELLE SMIT CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 9, 2025 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Election Integrity was called to order by Chair Smit. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong. Absent: Rep. Wooden. Excused: Rep. Wooden. Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5091 before the committee: HB 5091 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 2023 PA 281, entitled "Public officers financial disclosure act," by amending section 3 (MCL 15.703), as amended by 2025 PA 3. Representative Steele testified in support of HB 5091. Questions and discussions followed. Charles Semchena, representing the former Attorney for the City of Royal Oak, testified in support of HB 5091. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4720, HB 5091, HB 5197 and HB 5198, but did not wish to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. The Chair laid HB 4720 before the committee: HB 4720 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 795 and 795a (MCL 168.795 and 168.795a), section 795 as amended by 2018 PA 127 and section 795a as amended by 1998 PA 215. Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4720. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4720 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4720, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid HB 5197 before the committee: HB 5197 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending sections 7, 15, 24, 26, 51, and 54 (MCL 169.207, 169.215, 169.224, 169.226, 169.251, and 169.254), section 7 as amended by 2001 PA 250, section 15 as amended by 2015 PA 269, sections 24, 26, and 51 as amended by 2019 PA 93, and section 54 as amended by 2023 PA 244, and by adding section 34a. Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5197. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5197 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5198 before the committee: HB 5198 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 645a. Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5198. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5198 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5197 and HB 5198, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State . Representative Koleszar moved to excuse Representative Wooden from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:38 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-12-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-291
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-09 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-09 10:31:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-24
    Committee name
    Energy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ENERGY REP. PAULINE WENDZEL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 9, 2025 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Wendzel. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews, Coffia, Herzberg and Myers-Phillips. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 03, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4361 before the committee: HB 4361 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10p (MCL 460.10p), as amended by 2016 PA 341. Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4361. The motion prevailed 14-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Coffia and Myers-Phillips. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4361, but did not wish to speak: Winston Feeheley, representing DTE. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4361 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and the bill then pass. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitutes be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Coffia and Myers-Phillips. The Chair laid HB 4486 before the committee: HB 4486 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to prohibit municipalities from imposing a ban on the use of natural gas or the installation of natural gas infrastructure; to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental officers and entities; and to provide that certain local ordinances, resolutions, or policies are void and unenforceable. Representative Prestin explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4486. Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4486. The motion prevailed 11-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Coffia and Myers-Phillips. Pass: Rep. Andrews. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4486, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Nichole Keway Biber. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4486, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Pete Langley, representing the American Petroleum Institute. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Tim Swagar, representing SEMCO Energy. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Derek Dalling, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association. Tony Des Chenes, representing TC Energy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4486, but did not wish to speak: John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Representative Schmaltz moved to report out HB 4486 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-4-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting and Herzberg. Nays: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Coffia and Myers-Phillips. Pass: Reps. Liberati and Andrews. The Chair laid the Presentation from the Michigan Municipal Electric Association before the committee. Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Providers, and Dave Koster, representing the Holland Board of Public Works, provided a presentation on Michigan Municipal Electric Providers. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting at 10:31 AM. Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-12-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-292
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-09 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-09 11:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-25
    Committee name
    Families and Veterans
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 9, 2025 10:30 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4530, HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038, HB 5039 and HB 5220 before the committee: HB 4530 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 748a (MCL 330.1748a), as added by 1998 PA 497. HB 5035 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980. HB 5036 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 219g. HB 5037 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018 PA 182. HB 5038 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16l of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l), as amended by 2016 PA 150. HB 5039 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16221 and 16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), as amended by 2023 PA 209. HB 5220 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 3b (MCL 722.623b), as added by 2023 PA 46. Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 4530. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4530 and HB 5220, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Children and Families. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5220, but did not wish to speak: Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The chair laid a presentation on One Big Happy Home before the committee. Representative Johnsen introduced Joe Benedict and Ryan North who gave a presentation on One Big Happy Home. Questions and discussion followed. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4530, HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038, HB 5039 and HB 5220. Representative Johnsen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4530. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4530 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 5220 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 5035 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5036 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Johnsen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5037. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 5037 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Pavlov moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5038. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5038 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5039 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-12-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-293
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-09 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-09 11:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-26
    Committee name
    Finance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FINANCE REP. MARK TISDEL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, December 9, 2025 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Finance was called to order by Chair Tisdel. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Absent: Reps. Posthumus and Tyrone Carter. Excused: Reps. Posthumus and Tyrone Carter. Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4682 before the committee: HB 4682 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2023 PA 150. Representative Woolford, joined by Ramon Baca and Kelly Johnson, representing Livingston County Veteran Services, testified in support of HB 4682. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4682, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. Joanne Misuraca, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4682, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association. The Chair laid HB 5256 before the committee: HB 5256 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2025 PA 24. At 10:56 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:57 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie called the committee back to order. Chair Tisdel, joined by Alyssa Tushman and Bryan Rief, representing the Michigan Fitness Association, testified in support of HB 5256. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:15 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie laid the committee at ease. At 11:16 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5305 and HB 5306 before the committee: HB 5305 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1978 PA 255, entitled "Commercial redevelopment act," by amending section 18 (MCL 207.668), as amended by 2020 PA 218. HB 5306 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled "Commercial rehabilitation act," by amending section 16 (MCL 207.856), as amended by 2020 PA 217. Representative VanWoerkom and Representative BeGole testified in support of HB 5305 and HB 5306. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5305 and HB 5306, but did not wish to speak: Katie Fuller, representing the Michigan Downtown Association. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Payton Heins, representing the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance. Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber. Patricia Herhden, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5305 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5306 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representatives Posthumus and Tyrone Carter from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 11:27 AM. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-12-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-294
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-09 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-145
    Committee name
    Oversight Subcommittee on Child Welfare System
    Evidence text
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    Media count
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    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 3 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 December 09, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in the Room 403 of the 4th Floor The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 721 (Sen. Moss) and SB 722 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation. 2. Adopted (S-1) to SB 472 (Sen. Singh) and (S-1) to SB 473 (Sen. Singh) The Vice Chair called the committee to order at 9:33 a.m. The Vice Chair recessed the committee at 9:33 a.m. At 9:53 a.m., with all members present, the Chair reconvened the committee. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 721 and SB 722: Christopher Germain, Lake Superior Community Partnership - Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 721 and SB 722: Mark Vanderpool, City Manager Sterling Heights - Support Peyton Heins, NLEA - Support Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors - Support Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber - Support Katie Fuller, Michigan Downtown Association - Support Judy Allen, Michigan Township Association - Support Jen Rigterink, MML - Support Page 2 of 3 The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Polehanki to report SB 721 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. At 10:00 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 10:20 a.m., the Chair reconvened the meeting. The Chair made a motion to reconsider the vote for SB722. Without objection, the vote for SB 722 was reconsidered. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Polehanki to report SB722 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber and Bellino Nays: Sen. Lauwers Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited Senator Singh to explain S-1 substitutes to SB 472 and SB 473. Member questions followed. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 472 and SB 473: Nikki Dewitt, Dakota Baker, Christopher Germain, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance - Neutral Jonas Peterson, Southwest Michigan First - Support Paul Krutko, Ann Arbor Spark - Support Jennifer Owens, Lakeshore Advantage - Support Drew Beardslee, Michigan Retailers Association - Opposed Maureen Donohue Krauss, Detroit Regional Partnership - Support Bob Trezise, Lansing Economic Area Partnership - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB472. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None Excused: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB473. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Nays: None Excused: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 10:25 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Page 3 of 3 Date Adopted by Committee: December 16, 2025
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-12-09
    Meeting id
    meeting-4480
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2025-12-09
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-12-09-112
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    14
    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
    2
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-09T13:30:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-12-09
    Sitting id
    sitting-220
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-SJ-12-09-109
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    55
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    A quorum of the Senate was present.
    Roll call count
    18
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-12-09
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