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2025-12-18

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For 2025-12-18, the release reports observations found. It contains 2527 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

Chamber sittings
2
Committee meetings
3

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Attributable activity records
2527
Committee meeting count
3
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2025-12-18 11:33:00.000000
    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 18, 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 and Tate. Absent: Rep. Coffia. Excused: Rep. Coffia. Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 27 before the committee: SB 27 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 2006 PA 317, entitled "An act to create certain entities in the Michigan strategic fund; to impose certain duties and responsibilities on those entities and on certain state employees and public employees; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.1972), as amended by 2010 PA 337. Collin Fowler, representing the Office of Senator Klinefelt, testified in support of SB 27. Representative Brixie explained the proposed substitute (H-1) for SB 27. Representative Brixie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 27. The motion did not prevail 3-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Grant, Brixie and Tate. Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole and St. Germaine. Pass: None. Representative DeBoyer moved to report out SB 27 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie and Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5168 and HB 5169 before the committee: HB 5168 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4mm. HB 5169 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4mm. Representative Snyder and Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 5168 and HB 5169. Questions and discussions followed. Jennifer Owens, representing Lakeshore Advantage, testified in support of HB 5168 and HB 5169. Scott Corrin, representing the Dairy Farmers of America, testified in support of HB 5168 and HB 5169. Questions and discussions followed. Sheila Burkhardt and Joe Diglio, representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association, testified in support of HB 5168 and HB 5169. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5168 and HB 5169, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Gorman, representing the Muskegon Chamber of Commerce. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Randy Thelen, representing Economic Development Leaders for Michigan. Cathy Brubaker-Clarke, representing Greater Muskegon Economic Development. Stephanie Szymas, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association. Christine Simon, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. John Boothroyd, representing the Michigan Sugar Company. Jason Wadaga, representing the Michigan Dairy Foods Association. Mark Eisenbarth, representing Muskegon County. Patrick Waterman, representing Ottawa County. Ben Steyek, representing the Michigan Soybean Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5169, but did not wish to speak: John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Representative DeBoyer moved to excuse Representative Coffia from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 11:33 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-12-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-316
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-18 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-18 10:30:00.000000
    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 18, 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 December 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 304 before the committee: SB 304 (Sen. Damoose) A bill to amend 1899 LA 437, entitled "An act to vacate the Township of Holmes and Village of Mackinac in Mackinac County, State of Michigan, and to Incorporate the City of Mackinac Island in said Mackinac County," by amending section 1 of chapter IX and section 1 of chapter XVI; and to provide for a referendum. Senator Damoose testified in support of SB 304. Dr. Ted Bolema, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in opposition to SB 304. Mike Cavanagh and Dennis Cawthorne, representing the City of Mackinac Island, testified in support of SB 304. Questions and discussions followed. Sonny Koch, representing the Americans for Prosperity Michigan, testified in opposition to SB 304. Steven Liedel, representing Shepler's Incorporated, testified in opposition to SB 304. Questions and discussions followed. Mark Ware, representing Mission Point Resort, testified in support of SB 304. Questions and discussions followed. Tim Hygh, representing Mackinac Island, testified in support of SB 304. Questions and discussions followed. Landen Chulski testified in opposition to SB 304. Questions and discussions followed. Lance Elliot Griffin testified in opposition to SB 304. Katherine Brussard testified in opposition to SB 304. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with no position on SB 304, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Michael Farage. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 304, but did not wish to speak: Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Kelli Saunders, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Frank Foster, representing the Grand Hotel. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to SB 304, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Angie Morthland, representing the Mackinaw Area Historical Society, Mackinaw Woman's Club, Mackinaw City Area Arts Council, Mackinaw City Park Board. John Lemanski, a Mackinaw City Council Trustee. Kelsey Gamble, a Mackinaw City Resident. Lisa Rivera, a Mackinaw City Resident. Chuck Ball, the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce Director, and the Mackinaw City Planning Commission Vice President. Jeff Metternich, a Mackinaw City Planning Commission trustee, and Shepler’s Boat Captain. Sandy Planisek, representing the Mackinaw City Newspaper. Jeff Curth, the Mackinaw City School Superintendent. George Ranville, the Mackinaw City Council, Pro-Tem, Business Owner. Jim Tamlyn, representing the Mackinaw City Lighthouse Society President, a Mackinaw City Planning Commission Trustee, and Former Emmet County Commissioner. Jim Draze, a St. Ignace Resident. Kathy Paquet, a Mackinaw City Council Trustee. Patrick Marshall, a Mackinaw City Business Owner. Tom Chastain, the Mackinaw City American Legion, Commander. Phil Siebigteroth, a Mackinaw City Planning Commission trustee. Danny Ranville, representing the Biere de Mac Brew Works, a Mackinac City Planning Commissioner, and a member of the Mackinac City Chamber of Commerce. Dean Martin, the Village of Mackinaw City, Manager. Cyndi Twichell. Tim Ross. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:30 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2025-12-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-317
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-18 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2025-12-18 09:28:00.000000
    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 18, 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, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Absent: Reps. Wendzel, Whitsett, Neeley and Dievendorf. Excused: Reps. Wendzel, Whitsett, Neeley and Dievendorf. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. 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 Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4897. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4897 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 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4898. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4898 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 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4907. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4907 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 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. 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. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5206 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Liberati offered the following amendment to HB 5207: 1. Amend page 4, following line 27, by inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4576 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.". Representative Aragona moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5207. The motion did not prevail 4-8-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas and Thompson. Pass: Rep. Linting. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5207 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Neyer moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel, Whitsett, Neeley and Dievendorf from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 9:28 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
    2025-12-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-318
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-18 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2025-12-18
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-12-18-117
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    39
    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
    9
    Scheduled start
    2025-12-18T12:00:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-12-18
    Sitting id
    sitting-230
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2025-SJ-12-18-114
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    84
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    24
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2025-12-18
    Sitting id
    sitting-231

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