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2026-01-22

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For 2026-01-22, the release reports observations found. It contains 1041 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2026-01-22 11:17:00.000000
    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, January 22, 2026 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, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Absent: Rep. Grant. Excused: Rep. Grant. Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 18, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5288 before the committee: HB 5288 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," by amending section 4 (MCL 125.2004), as amended by 2020 PA 358, and by adding section 7c. Garrett Medina, representing the Office of Representative Posthumus, Jared Rodriguez, representing the Free Human Project, and Keith denHollander, representing the Christian Coalition, testified in support of HB 5288. Questions and discussions followed. John Mozena, representing the Center for Economic Accountability, testified in support of HB 5288. Representative Brixie moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5288. The motion did not prevail 3-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Pass: None. Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 5288 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Brixie and Tate. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Coffia. 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5168 and HB 5169, but did not wish to speak: Kate Skaggs, representing Fairlife. Derek Bajema, representing the Michigan Beverage Association. Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5168. The motion prevailed 8-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Tate. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Brixie and Coffia. Representative Brixie offered the following amendments to HB 5168: 1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "to" by striking out "subsection (2)," and inserting "subsections (2) and (3),". 2. Amend page 2, following line 6, by inserting: "(3) Not more than $3,000,000.00 in total exemptions may be claimed under subsection (1) with respect to a single project. Once this threshold is reached, the storage, use, or consumption of tangible personal property described in subsection (1) is subject to the tax under this act." and renumbering the remaining subsection. Representative Brixie moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5168. The motion did not prevail 3-6-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Pass: Rep. Outman. Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5168 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Tate. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Outman, Brixie and Coffia. Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5169. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Brixie offered the following amendments to HB 5169: 1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "to" by striking out "subsection (2)," and inserting "subsections (2) and (3),". 2. Amend page 2, following line 6, by inserting: "(3) Not more than $3,000,000.00 in total exemptions may be claimed under subsection (1) with respect to a single project. Once this threshold is reached, the sale of tangible personal property described in subsection (1) is subject to the tax under this act." and renumbering the remaining subsection. Representative Brixie moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5169. The motion did not prevail 3-6-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Pass: Rep. Outman. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5169 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Tate. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Outman, Brixie and Coffia. Representative Tate moved to excuse Representative Grant 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 11:17 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-01-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-327
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-01-22 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-01-22 09:20:00.000000
    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, January 22, 2026 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 Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 15, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219 before the committee: HB 5217 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade A milk law of 2001," by amending sections 30 and 68 (MCL 288.500 and 288.538), as amended by 2008 PA 136. HB 5218 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled "Manufacturing milk law of 2001," by amending sections 111 and 136 (MCL 288.671 and 288.696), as amended by 2008 PA 147, and by adding section 70a. HB 5219 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending sections 1107, 1109, and 6140 (MCL 289.1107, 289.1109, and 289.6140), section 1107 as amended by 2016 PA 188, section 1109 as amended by 2018 PA 92, and section 6140 as added by 2007 PA 114, and by adding sections 4102a and 4102b. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219, but did not wish to speak: Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219, but did not wish to speak: Jesse Meerman, representing Green Pastures Dairy. Julie K Byrnes. Bea Sturges. Cynthia Zimber. Eileen Augustine. Andrew Petricca. Luke Stephenson. Roberta Noss. Paula Dombrowski. Dougal Stevenson. Barb Skorie. Laura Smith. Jim Gregor. Kathy Wojtalewicz. Cynthia Ksiazek. Kurt Ulrich. Terry Ring. Christiana Zingas. Dawn Johnson. Judy Egglesfield. Leslie Zawada. Cynthia Ulrich. Susan Newman. Larry Rodriguez. Eric Pulleybank. Thomas O'Connor. Kimberly Carey. Karen Mason. Carmela Giampietro. David Vanharn. Ralph Leino. Kristina Hyland. Evelyn Wujcik. Cheryl Wisdom Murphy. Denise Bigelow. Laura Pennaia. Mary Eskola. Kimberly Ziegler. Jillian Bashi. Lynn Moretti. Mark McCaffrey. Jessica Kenyon. Katie Sohacui. Cassidy Schoof. Alex Mutchler. Amanda Temmen. Tami Munsell. Shawn Saputo. Jessila Uipela. Megan Russell. Linda Zompanti. Aly Mills. Jim Thomas. Jordyn Henry. Caitlin Olvera. Samantha Piggins. Shelby Zehnder. Ashley Maxfeilt. LeeAnn Blazejewski. Erika Nixon. Holly Doully. Bowen Reppen. Zach Parsons. Sophie Hunter. Krystal Siminski. Alina Helminen. Austin Pickens. Jodi Laakso. Gerry Whitcomb. Shelly Pesta. Angie Anspaugh. Stephanie Taylor. Mark Ryan. Molly Saputo. Stephanie Chwalik. Stephanie Lopez. Michaela Harter. Anna Smith. Daley Sowards. Madison Stoddard. Faith Beazley. Tina Brookhouse. Jaelle Marken. Rachelle Munro. Rachel Brooks. Martha Van Raaphorst. Judy Von Dobschutz. Lacie Latson. Hannah Stachowiak. Randy Zawada. Sabrina Atto. Hope Kerr. Heidi Langenderfer. J Schils. Jennifer Hazelton. Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5218. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Pass: None. Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5219. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5217 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5218 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5219 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5232 and HB 5233 before the committee: HB 5232 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1955 PA 133, entitled "An act to provide for the granting of military leaves and providing re-employment protection for officers and enlisted men of the military or naval forces of the state or of the United States," by amending section 3a (MCL 32.273a), as added by 2005 PA 8. HB 5233 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to require certain employers to provide paid military leave for certain members of those employers; and to provide certain conditions for the use of paid military leave. Representative Koleszar and Representative Robinson testified in support of HB 5232 and HB 5233. Questions and discussions followed. Matt Sahr, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union, and Robert Casamatta, representing the Northville Township Fire Local Union, testified in support of HB 5232 and HB 5233. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5232 and HB 5233, but did not wish to speak: Terry Sabo, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with no position on HB 5232 and HB 5233, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:20 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-01-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-328
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-01-22 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-01-22 10:13:00.000000
    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, January 22, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley. Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Dievendorf and Grant. Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Dievendorf and Grant. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 18, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4908 and HB 4909 before the committee: HB 4908 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 1203a (MCL 339.1203a), as amended by 2018 PA 387. HB 4909 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 1205a (MCL 339.1205a), as added by 2020 PA 20. Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4908 and HB 4909. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4908 and HB 4909, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center. The Chair laid HB 5450 and HB 5451 before the committee: HB 5450 (Rep. Beson) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 3113 (MCL 289.3113), as amended by 2016 PA 188. HB 5451 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 6135 (MCL 289.6135), as amended by 2012 PA 178, and by adding sections 2130 and 6115a. At 9:11 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:12 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn called the committee back to order. Chair Aragona testified in support of HB 5450 and HB 5451. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Beson testified in support of HB 5450 and HB 5451. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:22 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn laid the committee at ease. At 9:23 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Jim Williams, representing the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society, testified in support of HB 5451. Questions and discussions followed. William Smith, representing the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society, testified in support of HB 5451. Questions and discussions followed. Lauren D'Angelo, representing the Grand Rapids Food Truck Association, testified in support of HB 5451. Questions and discussions followed. Jon Griffin, representing Olly's Donuts, testified in support of HB 5451. Questions and discussions followed. Kevin Kellman, representing Your Neighborhood Bites, testified in support of HB 5450 and HB 5451. Questions and discussions followed. Matt Sarve, representing the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union, testified in support of HB 5450. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to HB 5450 and HB 5451. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5450 and HB 5451, but did not wish to speak: Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. James Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5450, but did not wish to speak: Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5450, but did not wish to speak: Todd Kowalski, representing the Michigan Fire Inspectors Society. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5451, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs. Ron Earr, representing the Michigan State Firemans Association. Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Dievendorf, Whitsett and Grant from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 10:13 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
    2026-01-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-329
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-01-22 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-01-22 11:00:00.000000
    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, January 22, 2026 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, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 15, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4940 and HB 5115 before the committee: HB 4940 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524, and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503, 324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510, 324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515, 324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519, 324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and 324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510, 21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d as amended and section 21519a as added by 2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5115 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524, and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503, 324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510, 324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515, 324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519, 324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and 324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510, 21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d as amended and section 21519a as added by 2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Pohutsky and Representative Martin testified in support of HB 4940 and HB 5115. Dylan Gebard and Bob Reisner, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, testified in support of HB 4940 and HB 5115. Questions and discussions followed. Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association, testified in support of HB 4940 and HB 5115. The Chair laid HB 5455 before the committee: HB 5455 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16189. Representative Linting testified in support of HB 5455. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5455, but did not wish to speak: Emily Hendesser, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Dr. Eric Reilly, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists. Jason Lachowski, representing the AARP of Michigan. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Sonny Hoodendoorn, representing Corewell Health. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5455 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5039 before the committee: HB 5039 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16221 and 16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), as amended by 2023 PA 209. Representative Roth testified in support of HB 5039. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5039 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. The Chair laid HB 4361 before the committee: HB 4361 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10p (MCL 460.10p), as amended by 2016 PA 341. Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4361. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4361 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4501 before the committee: HB 4501 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as amended by 2023 PA 166. Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4501 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4593 before the committee: HB 4593 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16608 (MCL 333.16608), as amended by 2021 PA 12. Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4593. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4593. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4593 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4855 before the committee: HB 4855 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43510 (MCL 324.43510), as amended by 2013 PA 108. Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4855. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4855 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4981 before the committee: HB 4981 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16281, 16905, 18101, 18105, 18106, 18111, 18114, and 18117 (MCL 333.16281, 333.16905, 333.18101, 333.18105, 333.18106, 333.18111, 333.18114, and 333.18117), section 16281 as added and section 18117 as amended by 1998 PA 496, section 16905 as amended by 2006 PA 388, sections 18101 and 18111 as amended and sections 18106 and 18114 as added by 2019 PA 96, and section 18105 as amended by 2006 PA 429. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4981 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4981, but did not wish to speak: Nick Baugh, representing Orchards Children’s Services. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:00 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 428, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-01-22
    Meeting id
    meeting-330
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-01-22 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2026-01-22
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
    2026-HJ-01-22-004
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    58
    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
    2026-01-22T12:00:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2026-01-22
    Sitting id
    sitting-240
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2026-SJ-01-22-004
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    27
    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
    3
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2026-01-22
    Sitting id
    sitting-241

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