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2025-12-11

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  • Actual end
    2025-12-11 11:20:00.000000
    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, December 11, 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, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf and Skaggs. Absent: Reps. Lightner and Rheingans. Excused: Reps. Lightner and Rheingans. Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 93 before the committee: SB 93 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 4105 (MCL 289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188. Representative Alexander moved to report out SB 93 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 93, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Chair laid SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699 before the committee: SB 685 (Sen. Shink) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 36109b. SB 686 (Sen. Daley) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36110 (MCL 324.36110), as amended by 2016 PA 265. SB 687 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36206 (MCL 324.36206), as amended by 2002 PA 75. SB 688 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36103 (MCL 324.36103), as amended by 2003 PA 36. SB 689 (Sen. Lauwers) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36111 (MCL 324.36111), as amended by 2016 PA 265. SB 690 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36109 (MCL 324.36109), as amended by 2016 PA 265. SB 699 (Sen. Shink) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36202 (MCL 324.36202), as amended by 2016 PA 265. Mikaylah Heffernan and Jamie Summers, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, gave a presentation on the PA 116 program. Questions and discussion followed. Steven Drake, representing Drakelan Farms LLC, and Barry Lonik, representing the Treemore Ecology & Land Services, testified together in support of SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699. Mike Okma, representing the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, and Chris Bunch, representing the Six Rivers Land Conservancy, testified together in support of SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699. Becky Huttenqa, representing Ottawa County, and Donald Oesterle testified together in support of SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699. At 11:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:12 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Skaggs moved to report out SB 685 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox. Representative Wortz moved to report out SB 686 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox. Representative Kunse moved to report out SB 687 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox. Representative Alexander moved to report out SB 688 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox. Representative Pavlov moved to report out SB 689 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox. Representative Pavlov moved to report out SB 690 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox. Representative Paiz moved to report out SB 699 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699, but did not wish to speak: Haley Stichhan, representing Kent County. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699, but did not wish to speak: Keith Creogh, representing Heart of the Lakes/6 Rivers. Jonathan Jarosz, representing Heart of the Lakes. Susan Lackey, representing Heart of the Lakes. Jason Meekhof, representing the Blue Heron Land Conservancy. Rosie Pahl Donaldson, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Will Manty, representing the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. Kim Hayes, representing the Leelanau Conservancy. Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Susan Morley LaCroix, representing the Legacy Land Conservancy. Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association. Elizabeth Brost, representing the Agricultural Preserve Boards of Michigan. Jeanine Igl, representing the Ingham County Farmland & Open Space Preservation Board. Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representatives Lightner and Rheingans 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 11:20 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 308, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-12-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-301
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-11 10:30:00.000000
    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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    Meeting date
    2025-12-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-4774
    Meeting state
    archive listed
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    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-11 10:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-21
    Committee name
    Economic Competitiveness
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS REP. MIKE HOADLEY CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Thursday, December 11, 2025 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Economic Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Hoadley. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 06, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4492 before the committee: HB 4492 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled "Improved workforce opportunity wage act," by amending section 4d (MCL 408.934d), as amended by 2025 PA 1. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4492, but did not wish to speak: Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4492 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. The Chair laid HB 4510 and HB 4511 before the committee: HB 4510 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled "Public employee retirement system investment act," (MCL 38.1132 to 38.1141) by adding section 19c. HB 4511 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to prohibit the banning, provision of permitting or licensure requirements, or provision of other impairments of or for the holding of digital assets; to prohibit the advocacy or support through certain actions by certain state governmental officers and entities of a central bank digital currency by the United States government; to prohibit the imposition of prohibitions on the operation of certain nodes related to blockchain protocols, certain transfers of digital assets on blockchain protocols, or the participation in staking on certain blockchain protocols; to prohibit certain civil liability; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4510 and HB 4511, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association. Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4510. The motion prevailed 8-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Brixie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Grant, Tate and Coffia. Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4510 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: Rep. Brixie. Pass: Reps. Grant, Tate and Coffia. Dee Jones, representing Parti.com, testified in support of HB 4511. Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 4511 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: Rep. Brixie. Pass: Reps. Grant and Tate. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 10:46 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-12-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-302
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-11 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-11 09:36:00.000000
    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, December 11, 2025 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 423 before the committee: SB 423 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 78g and 78q (MCL 211.78g and 211.78q), section 78g as amended by 2020 PA 256 and section 78q as amended by 2020 PA 33. Senator Chang and Representative Myers-Phillips testified in support of SB 423. Questions and discussion followed. Alan Fox, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers, testified in support of SB 423. Questions and discussions followed. James Berry, representing the Wayne County Treasurer, testified in support of SB 423. Questions and discussions followed. Peter Morman, representing the Department of Treasury, testified in support of SB 423. Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors, testified in support of SB 423. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of SB 423. Todd Skowronski, representing the Community Associations Institute, testified in support of SB 423. 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. Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5234. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5234 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 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:36 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
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    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-12-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-303
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-11 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-11 09:56:00.000000
    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, December 11, 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, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Absent: Reps. Rigas, Tyrone Carter and Whitsett. Excused: None. Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 23 before the committee: SB 23 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending section 108 (MCL 560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591. Matt Black, representing the office of Senator Hertel, testified in support of SB 23. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 23, but did not wish to speak: Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 23, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners. Michelle Batora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 23. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to report out SB 23 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 512 and SB 513 before the committee: SB 512 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 303, 526, 607, 609b, 903b, and 1025 (MCL 436.1303, 436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, 436.1903b, and 436.2025), section 303 as amended by 2018 PA 154, section 526 as amended by 2020 PA 111, section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417, section 609b as added by 2016 PA 81, section 903b as added by 2016 PA 434, and section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and by adding sections 412, 609k, and 804. SB 513 (Sen. Hauck) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as amended by 2025 PA 9, and by adding section 604. Kris Young, representing the office of Senator Singh, testified in support of SB 512. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 512 and SB 513, but did not wish to speak: Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits. Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 512 and SB 513, but did not wish to speak: Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Representative Hoadley moved to report out SB 512 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to report out SB 513 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98 before the committee: SB 96 (Sen. Moss) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 28 (MCL 125.1528), as amended by 2020 PA 155, and by adding section 4i. SB 97 (Sen. Hauck) A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention code," by amending section 22 (MCL 29.22), as amended by 2020 PA 154. SB 98 (Sen. McMorrow) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 3m. Ian Mays, representing the office of Senator Jeremy Moss, testified in support of SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98. Questions and discussions followed. Melissa Horste, representing MiLEAP, testified in support of SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98, but did not wish to speak: Joe and Jack Taylor, representing Nightlock. Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 96. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Witwer moved to report out SB 96 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out SB 97 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Neyer moved to report out SB 98 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4911 before the committee: HB 4911 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1101, 1111, and 1112 (MCL 339.1101, 339.1111, and 339.1112), sections 1101 and 1112 as amended by 1984 PA 25 and section 1111 as amended by 1988 PA 463. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4911, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4911. The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4911 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant. The Chair laid HB 5059 before the committee: HB 5059 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 609k. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5059, but did not wish to speak: Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5059. The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5059 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant. The Chair laid SB 25 before the committee: SB 25 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled "Motor vehicle service and repair act," by amending sections 2, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, 32a, 33, and 40 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1313b, 257.1314, 257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318, 257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1332a, 257.1333, and 257.1340), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 227 and sections 13b and 32a as added and sections 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, and 33 as amended by 2016 PA 430, and by adding section 30a. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 25, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Representative Linting moved to report out SB 25 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4897, HB 4898 and HB 4907 before the committee: HB 4897 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 939 (MCL 339.5939) and by adding sections 926, 926a, and 926b. HB 4898 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 941 (MCL 339.5941) and by adding sections 928, 928a, and 928b. HB 4907 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 907 (MCL 339.5907), as amended by 2020 PA 89. Representative Martin testified in support of HB 4897. Jessica Reia-Ashley, representing the office of Representative Bollin, testified in support of HB 4898. Cam Bruneau, representing the office of Representative Prestin, testified in support of HB 4907. Mack Jones and Andrew Brisbo, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, testified in support of HB 4897, HB 4898 and HB 4907. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4897, HB 4898 and HB 4907, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Ron Kendall, representing ABC of Michigan. Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. The Chair laid HB 5206 and HB 5207 before the committee: HB 5206 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1201 and 1203a (MCL 339.1201 and 339.1203a), section 1201 as amended by 2024 PA 160 and section 1203a as amended by 2018 PA 387, and by adding section 1207a. HB 5207 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1109 and 1206 (MCL 339.1109 and 339.1206), section 1109 as amended by 1988 PA 463 and section 1206 as amended by 2024 PA 78. Noah Sliwa, representing the office of Representative Rigas, testified in support of HB 5206 and HB 5207. Scott Weaver and Jimmy Montan, both representing the Douglas J Institute, testified in support of HB 5206 and HB 5207. Stacey Wells, representing the L'esprit Academy, testified in support of HB 5206. David Dagenis, representing the Michigan College of Beauty, testified in support of HB 5206. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5206 and HB 5207, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. The Chair laid HB 5343 before the committee: HB 5343 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as amended by 2021 PA 19. Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in support of HB 5343. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5343, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5343, but did not wish to speak: Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5343, but did not wish to speak: Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the US. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5343, but did not wish to speak: Jon O'Connor, representing the Michigan Craft Distillers Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 9:56 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
    2025-12-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-304
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-11 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-11 11:23:00.000000
    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, December 11, 2025 10:30 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, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Absent: Rep. Posthumus. Excused: Rep. Posthumus. Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5284 before the committee: HB 5284 (Rep. Beson) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 729, 2009, and 2627 (MCL 339.729, 339.2009, and 339.2627), section 729 as amended by 2018 PA 81, section 2009 as amended by 2010 PA 324, and section 2627 as amended by 2006 PA 414, and by adding section 2504b. Representative Beson testified in support of HB 5284. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5284, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4896 and HB 4925 before the committee: HB 4896 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17001 and 17011 (MCL 333.17001 and 333.17011), section 17001 as amended by 2018 PA 624 and section 17011 as amended by 2006 PA 398. HB 4925 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17012 and 17031 (MCL 333.17012 and 333.17031), section 17031 as amended by 2018 PA 463, and by adding section 17012a. Representative Woolford and Representative Green testified in support of HB 4896 and HB 4925. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4896 and HB 4925, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4925, but did not wish to speak: Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4896, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The Chair laid HB 4692 before the committee: HB 4692 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section 1205b. Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4692. Questions and discussions followed. 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. Chair Schuette explained the proposed substitute (H-4) for HB 4809. Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4809. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4809 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. 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 DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4892. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4892 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. 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 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 Aragona moved to report out HB 4919 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4919, but did not wish to speak: Jarett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. 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 Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4933. The motion prevailed 5-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4933 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4927 before the committee: HB 4927 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1108 and 1110 (MCL 339.1108 and 339.1110), section 1108 as amended by 2021 PA 101 and section 1110 as amended by 2020 PA 27. Representative Fairbairn and Jimmy Montan, representing the Douglas J. Institute, testified in support of HB 4927. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4927. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4927 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4927, but did not wish to speak: Scott Weaver, representing the Douglas J. Institute. Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The committee returned to the consideration of HB 4692. Stacy Wells, representing the L’esprit Academy, testified in support of HB 4692. David Dagenis, representing the Michigan College of Beauty, testified in support of HB 4692. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4692, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Scott Weaver and Jimmy Montan, representing the Douglas J. Institute. The Chair laid HB 4346 and HB 4347 before the committee: HB 4346 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled "Lawful internet gaming act," by amending section 15 (MCL 432.315). HB 4347 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse racing law of 1995," by amending sections 2 and 20 (MCL 431.302 and 431.320), section 2 as amended by 2016 PA 271 and section 20 as amended by 2019 PA 153. Representative Kunse explained the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 4346 and substitute (H-4) for HB 4347. Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4346. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4346 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: Rep. DeBoer. Pass: Rep. Herzberg. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4347. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4347 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 6-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: Rep. DeBoer. Pass: Rep. Herzberg. Representative Herzberg moved to excuse Representative Posthumus from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:23 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 428, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2025-12-11
    Meeting id
    meeting-305
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-11 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2025-12-11
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
112
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-HJ-12-11-114
    Linked media count
    4
    Named action count
    10
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    5
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-11T12:00:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-12-11
    Sitting id
    sitting-224
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened no quorum
    Journal object name
    2025-SJ-12-11-111
    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 10:05 a.m.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-12-11
    Sitting id
    sitting-225

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