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2025-12-10

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For 2025-12-10, the release reports observations found. It contains 1162 attributable activity rows naming 135 members.

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2
Committee meetings
12

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2025-12-10 16:11:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    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, December 10, 2025 9:00 AM Room 352, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin. At 9:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 4:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. 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, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan and Snyder. Absent: Reps. O'Neal, Farhat, Price and Longjohn. Excused: Reps. O'Neal, Farhat, Price and Longjohn. Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid Fiscal Year 2025 Work Project Requests before the committee. Representative Maddock made a motion to disapprove the 2025 Work Project Requests, as presented. The motion prevailed 16-9-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn and Steele. Nays: Reps. Robinson, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan and Snyder. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of the 2025 Work Project Requests, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Phil Santer, representing Ann Arbor SPARK. Representative Maddock moved to excuse Representatives O'Neal, Farhat, Price and Longjohn 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 4:11 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    4
    Meeting date
    2025-12-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-295
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-10 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
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2025-12-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-4775
    Meeting state
    archive listed
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-10 10:21:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-12-10 09:03:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-2
    Committee name
    Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    MEMBERS: SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. PAUL WOJNO SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG CHAIR 4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7346 FAX: (517) 373-9320 DRAFT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 10, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported HB 4045 (Rep. Hope) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 539 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation. 3. Reported SB 520 (Sen. Damoose) with recommendation. 4. Reported SB 521 (Sen. Damoose) with recommendation. 5. Reported SB 705 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation. 6. Testimony regarding HB 4418 (Rep. Thompson). 7. Testimony regarding HB 4419 (Rep. Witwer). 8. Testimony regarding HB 4734 (Rep. BeGole). The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:03 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, and Irwin, a quorum was not present. The Chair brought up HB 4045, and invited Rep. Hope to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 4045: Kaitlin Wolff, Uniform Law Commission – Support The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4045: Megan Reynolds, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support Mitch Albers, Michigan Association for Justice – Support Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support Kyle Zawacki, Gabrielle Dresner, ACLU Michigan – Support Rev. Karen McFarland – Support Dr. Erin Meyers – Support Rita Williams – Support Jennifer Cooper – Support Dr. Judith VanderWoude – Support Dr. Carol Sanchez – Support Jan Baumgras – Support Mary Sherzer – Support Michael Campbell – Support Michael Montaque – Support Elyse Lopez – Support Lily Eggers – Support Emma Davidson Tribbs, National Women’s Defense League - Support Sonny Koch, Americans for Prosperity Michigan – Support Liz Abdnor, Abdnor Weiker LLP – Support Danielle Canepa, Attorney at Law – Support ACLU – Support Institute for Free Speech – Support Institute for Justice – Support Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support The following testimony cards were considered read in for the record regarding HB 4045: Scott Young Pat Rinvelt Teri Frantz Michael Steinberg Matthew Cross Kelly Houle Seth Stern Angela Kutyma Ben Zuchowski Kayla Jones-Terry Jack Behm Shelby Morse Laughing Womyn Ashonosheni Joaquin Tittle Nancy Braun Mary Andersson Ruth Edlefson Georgine Bello Susanna Schindler Jeannette Holdton Marian Kelly Todd Johnson Jessica Rico Rebecca Bastien Dana Beck Jason Dean Kennedy Woodard Geri Biggs Nancy Dodge Joshua Wheeler Kay Perry Derenda Lefevre Kyle Zawacki Mary Sanders Kelly McCabe Donna Romanowski Micheal Chan The Chair brought up SB 539, and invited Sen. Bayer to summarize the bill. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 539: Dr. Frederick Vars, University of Alabama School of Law – Support At 9:35 a.m., Sen. Santana entered the meeting. A quorum was now present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. Testimony continued regarding SB 539: Dr. Brian Stork, Michigan State Medical Society – Support The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 539: Chris Yaw, Disarmory Ministries – Support Ryan Bates, End Violence Michigan - Support The Chair brought up SB’s 520, 521, and 705. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 520, 521, and 705: Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Support Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 520 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin and Santana Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 521 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin and Santana Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 705 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin and Santana Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4045 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin and Santana Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 539 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin and Santana Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair brought up HB’s 4418, 4419, and 4734. The Chair invited Rep. Thompson and Jocelyn Bundy of Rep. Witwer’s office to summarize HB’s 4418 and 4419. The Chair invited Rep. BeGole to summarize HB 4734. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4418, 4419, and 4734: Dr. Michael Redinger, Michigan State Medical Society – Support The Chair recessed the committee from 9:55 a.m. to 10:04 a.m. Testimony continued regarding HB’s 4418, 4419, and 4734: Nicole Shannon, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative – Support The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Wojno, Runestad and Johnson were excused from the meeting. The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4108, HB 4847, SB 590 and SB 59HB’s 4418, 4419, and 4734: Sen. Rosemary Bayer – Support HB 4418 Marvin Lee, Henry Ford Health System – Oppose HB 4418 Robert Kennedy, Michigan Guardianship Association – Support Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Attorney General – Support HB 4418-4419 Michelle Lindsay, Disability Rights Michigan – Support HB 4418-4419 Mary Pollock, Michigan State Employee Retirees Association - Support The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Runestad was excused from the meeting. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 10:21 a.m. Date adopted by committee:
    Location
    Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-12-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-4483
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-10 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-10 11:50:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-12-10 11:35:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-4
    Committee name
    Education
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 2 MEMBERS: SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. JEFF IRWIN SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. RUTH JOHNSON THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI CHAIR S-310 CAPITOL BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7350 DRAFT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 10, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. in the Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 433 (S-1) (Sen. Polehanki). 2. Testimony regarding SB 470 (Sen. Damoose) and SB 471 (Sen. Singh). The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Irwin and Damoose The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 28, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senators Camilleri and Johnson were excused from the meeting. The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 433: Noah Smith, Michigan Association of School Psychologists – Support Noah Smith, Michigan Association of School Social Workers – Support Brian Broderick, Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools – Support Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 433 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Irwin and Damoose Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 470 and SB 471: Sen. Damoose and Sen. Singh – Support Tom Miller, Versaterm Public Safety - No Position Page 2 of 2 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 470 and SB 471: Brian Broderick, Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools – Support Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 11:50 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
    Location
    the Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 433 (S-1) (Sen. Polehanki). 2. Testimony regarding SB 470 (Sen. Damoose) and SB 471 (Sen. Singh)
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-12-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-4482
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-10 11:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-10 11:03:00.000000
    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, December 10, 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 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5154 before the committee: HB 5154 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1290. Representative Smit testified in support of HB 5154. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5154, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. The Chair laid HB 4836 and SB 349 before the committee: HB 4836 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265. SB 349 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170. Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 349. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4836. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Paquette and Senator Polehanki testified in support of HB 4836 and SB 349. Questions and discussions followed. Grace Roberts, representing Operating Engineers of Local 324, testified in support of HB 4836 and SB 349. Questions and discussions followed. Robert Mead, representing the UA Local 85 Plumbers, steamfitters, & HVACR, testified in support of HB 4836 and SB 349. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4836 and SB 349, but did not wish to speak: Brad Pierce, representing the Ironworkers Local 25 Labor Management. Dawn Crandell, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jeremy Garza, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades Association. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network. Tim Hicks, representing the UA Local 333. Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber of Commerce. William Miller, representing the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Reginal Council of Carpenters. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4836 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative DeBoer moved to report out SB 349 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:03 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-12-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-296
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-10 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-10 13:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-12-10 12:32:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-7
    Committee name
    Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 2 MEMBERS: SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SEAN MCCANN SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. LANA THEIS SEN. KEVIN DALEY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE, AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH CHAIR 6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-7748 DRAFT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 10, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 245 (Sen. Irwin). 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 Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, Bayer, Huizenga and Theis The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senators McCann, Camilleri and Daley were excused from the meeting. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 245: Sen. Irwin – Support Skip, Peg, and Shawn Wieland, Residents – Support Nick Andrews, Michigan Association for Justice – Support Steve Simas, CPAN – No Position Randy Gross, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition Matt Randall, Diesel Pros – Support Stuart Sklar, Michigan Association for Justice – Support Aaron Herskowvic, Michigan Fire Law PLLC – Support Kirstyn Stefaniszyn, Resident – Support The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 245: Douglas Heller, Consumer Federation of America – Support Chad Rhodes, Nu Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity – Support Elizabeth Hammer, Resident – Support Deni Hunter, Resident – Support Page 2 of 2 Kaitlin Hahn, Resident – Support Monica Elenbaas, Resident – Support Kevin McKinney, Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council – Support Craig Puckett, Big I Michigan – Opposition Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Opposition Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition Ken Morin, Life Insurance Association of Michigan – Opposition Beth DeShone, Michigan Forward Network – Opposition Robert Anderson, Michigan Farm Bureau – Opposition Christine Simon, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 1:46 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
    Location
    the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding SB 245 (Sen. Irwin)
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-12-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-4485
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-10 12:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-10 10:03:00.000000
    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, December 10, 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, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins. Absent: Reps. Frisbie, Whitsett, Neeley and Foreman. Excused: Reps. Frisbie, Whitsett, Neeley and Foreman. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5162, HB 5201, HB 5202, HB 5203 and SB 95 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. 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. 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. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Catherine Stark, representing herself. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did not wish to speak: Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Melina Brann, representing Planned Parenthood. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5162 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine and Brenda Carter. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer and Hoskins. Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5201 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins. Pass: None. Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5202 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5203 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins. Pass: None. Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 95. The motion prevailed 11-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Witwer and Hoskins. Nays: Rep. Brenda Carter. Pass: None. Representative Bierlein moved to report out SB 95 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 501 before the committee: SB 501 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16335, 17801, and 17821 (MCL 333.16335, 333.17801, and 333.17821), as amended by 2009 PA 55, and by adding sections 17820a and 17820b. Erin Dickinson, representing the Office of Senator Santana, testified in support of SB 501. Abby Skallerud, representing the American Physical Therapy Association of Michigan, testified in support of SB 501. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 501, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. The Chair laid HB 4412, HB 4413 and HB 4414 before the committee: HB 4412 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 (MCL 330.1401, 330.1427, 330.1430, 330.1461, 330.1468, 330.1472a, and 330.1475), sections 401, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 as amended by 2018 PA 593, section 427 as amended by 2016 PA 320, and section 430 as amended by 1995 PA 290. HB 4413 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 206a and 429 (MCL 330.1206a and 330.1429), section 206a as added by 2020 PA 55 and section 429 as amended by 2022 PA 214. HB 4414 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding sections 1021 and chapter 10A. Representative Steele, Representative Tisdel, and Representative Kuhn, joined by Judge Milton Mack, testified in support of HB 4412, HB 4413, and HB 4414. Questions and discussion followed. Kate Dahlstrom, representing the National Alliance on Mental Illness, testified with a neutral position on HB 4412, HB 4413 and HB 4414. Dorsha Magee, representing herself, testified with a neutral position on HB 4412. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4412, HB 4413 and HB 4414, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Representative Prestin moved to excuse Representatives Frisbie, Whitsett, Neeley and Foreman 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 10:03 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
    2025-12-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-297
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-10 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-10 12:08:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-12-10 12:02:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-10
    Committee name
    Housing and Human Services
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 2 MEMBERS: SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MARY CAVANAGH SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER SEN. SUE SHINK SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG SEN. JOHN CHERRY SEN. ERIKA GEISS SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES SENATOR JEFF IRWIN CHAIR 5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2406 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 10, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building. The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Reported SB 585 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation. 2. Reported SB 586 (S-2) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation. The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, and Damoose, a quorum was present. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from November 4, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hoitenga was excused from the meeting. The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of SB 586. The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 585 and SB 586: Danielle Sirianni, Michigan County Social Services Association – Support Alison Hirschel, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative – Support Aaron Van Langevelde, Michigan Department of Attorney General – Support Mary Pollock, Michigan State Employee Retirees Association – Support The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 585: Robert Kennedy, Michigan Guardianship Association – Support Page 2 of 2 The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 586: Robert Kennedy, Michigan Guardianship Association – Oppose The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 585 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, and Damoose Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 586. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, and Damoose Nays: None The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report the (S-2) version of SB 586 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, and Damoose 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 12:08 p.m.
    Location
    the 403 Room of the Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-12-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-4481
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-10 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-10 12:36:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-29
    Committee name
    Insurance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE REP. MIKE HARRIS CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Noon. Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Absent: Reps. Posthumus and Whitsett. Excused: Reps. Posthumus and Whitsett. Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5298 and HB 5299 before the committee: HB 5298 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3114 (MCL 500.3114), as amended by 2019 PA 21. HB 5299 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3107c (MCL 500.3107c), as added by 2019 PA 22. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5298 and HB 5299, but did not wish to speak: Craig Puckett, representing Big I Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5298 and HB 5299, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. Representative Harris testified in support of HB 5298 and HB 5299. Chad Cushman, representing Indian Trails, testified in support of HB 5298 and HB 5299. Questions and discussions followed. Sean Duval, representing Golden Limo, testified in support of HB 5298 and HB 5299. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Schuette moved to excuse Representatives Posthumus and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 12:36 PM. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-12-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-298
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-10 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-10 11:12:00.000000
    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, December 10, 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, Hope, Breen and Scott. Absent: Rep. Tyrone Carter. Excused: Rep. Tyrone Carter. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Representative BeGole moved to excuse Representative Tyrone Carter from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5314, HB 5315 and HB 5316 before the committee: HB 5314 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1919 PA 232, entitled "An act to supplement the laws of the state relating to the powers and duties of the attorney general and the institution and prosecution of actions thereby on behalf of the state, to authorize intervention in pending litigation on behalf of the people in certain cases, and to permit the bringing of any suit at law in which the state is a party plaintiff in the circuit court of Ingham county," by repealing section 2 (MCL 14.102). HB 5315 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1846 RS 12, entitled "Of certain state officers," by amending section 28 (MCL 14.28). HB 5316 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1631 (MCL 600.1631). Representative Cavitt and Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 5314, HB 5315 and HB 5316. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5316, but did not wish to speak: Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber. 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. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4586, but did not wish to speak: Denise Hartsough, Co-President, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4586 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Hope and Scott. Pass: Rep. Breen. 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 Harris moved to report out HB 5113 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Hope and Scott. Pass: Rep. Breen. 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. Cathy M. Garrett, Wayne County Clerk, testified in opposition to HB 4980. Questions and discussions followed. Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4980 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Hope and Scott. Pass: Rep. Breen. The Chair laid SB 158 before the committee: SB 158 (Sen. Cavanagh) A bill to regulate the online sale of tickets for entertainment events; and to prohibit the use of a bot to make certain purchases for tickets for entertainment events. Grace Rowley, from the Office of Senator Cavanagh, testified in support of SB 158. Representative Lightner moved to report out SB 158 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:12 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-12-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-299
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-10 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-10 11:04:00.000000
    Actual start
    2025-12-10 10:20:00.000000
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-13
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Agriculture
    Evidence text
    Page 1 of 3 MEMBERS: SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. SAM SINGH SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR SEN. ROGER VICTORY SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AGRICULTURE SENATOR SUE SHINK CHAIR 4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING P.O. BOX 30036 LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536 PHONE: (517) 373-2426 **DRAFT** COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES December 10, 2025 A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. in the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building The agenda summary is as follows: 1. Testimony regarding HB 4401 (Rep. Greene) 2. Adopted (S-1) and testimony regarding SB 238 (Sen. Daley) 3. Reported HB 4013 (Rep. Slagh) with recommendation. 4. Presentation on the Impact of Tariffs on Food Costs and Supply Chains The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from 11/06/2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senators Daley, Victory and Hoitenga were excused from the meeting. The Chair invited Representative Greene to summarize HB 4401 and (S-1) substitute to SB 238. Member questions followed. The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 238. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki Nays: None Not Voting: Sen.(s) Daley, Victory and Hoitenga The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted. The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB4401 and SB 238: Steve Dy, MUCC - Support Chris Semrinec, Michigan DNR - Support Jack Ammerman, Pheasants Forever - Support Page 2 of 3 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB4401 and SB 238: Chris Hudson, Self - Support Rob Terris, Self - Support Ryan Krueger, Self - Support Jim Smith, Self, Calhoun Co. - Support Carl Griffin, Safari Club International Flint Regional Chapter - Support Dillon Mansour, Self - Support Bob Gwizdz, Self - Support Paul North, Self, Wayne Co. - Support Joseph O'Neal, Self, Port Huron Twp. - Support Murlene McKinnon, Self - Support Wayne Schutlz, Self - Support Alex Lamb, Self, Ypsilanti - Support Dan Hudson, Self - Support Megan Garden, Self - Support Eric Couture, Self, Dryden - Support Gregg Kelley, Self, Battle Creek - Support Tom Shook - Support Spencer Morris - Support Anthony Decker, Self, Vicksburg - Support Michael Jawonowski, Self, Macomb - Support Lenn Mercer, Self - Support Donald Arnold, Self - Support Gary Robb, Self - Support Joe Hudson, UP Bear Hunters Association- Support Mike Thormon, MI Hunting Dog Federation - Support Keith Echfor, MI Bear Hunters Association - Support Chris Byrne, Self - Support Tod Hudson, Self - Support Bradley Love, Self, Schoolcraft - Support Jessica Morrison, Self - Support Kenny Darwin, Self - Support Shane Morrison, Self - Support Mike Lakie, Self, Romeo - Opposed Alex Hoeksema, Self, Grand Ledge - Support Steve LaRoque, Self, Clinton Co. - Support Ron Coolbaugh, Self - Support Mark Greulich, Self - Support Brad Parsons, Self - Support Page 3 of 3 The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4013: Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors - Support The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Singh to report HB 4013 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported. The Chair invited the following individuals for a presentation on the impact of tariffs on food costs and supply chains: 1. Dr. Tim Boring, MDARD Director; 2. Dr. David Ortega, Professor and Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy with MSU Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Economics; 3. Dr. Jahi Chappell, Director and Lindsey Scalera, Director of Policy and Leadership Education, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems. There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 11:04 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned. Date Adopted by Committee:
    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-12-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-4484
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-10 13:06:00.000000
    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, December 10, 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, McFall, Scott, Weiss and Myers-Phillips. Absent: Reps. Arbit, Foreman and Wooden. Excused: Reps. Arbit, Foreman and Wooden. Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4445 before the committee: HB 4445 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40102 and 40111a (MCL 324.40102 and 324.40111a), section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24 and section 40111a as amended by 2015 PA 265. Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 4445. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Jerrold Belant testified with no position on HB 4445. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4445, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semernic, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4445, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Representative McFall moved to excuse Representatives Arbit, Foreman and Wooden 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 1:06 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-12-10
    Meeting id
    meeting-300
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-10 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2025-12-10
Interpretation
Counts describe collected public records on this date. They do not measure all work, and a proceeding-level quorum outcome does not establish any individual's attendance.
Members with activity
135
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-HJ-12-10-113
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    33
    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
    3
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-10T13:30:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-12-10
    Sitting id
    sitting-222
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2025-SJ-12-10-110
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    0
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    no quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:03 a.m.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-12-10
    Sitting id
    sitting-223

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