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2026-02-24

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For 2026-02-24, the release reports observations found. It contains 1327 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

Chamber sittings
2
Committee meetings
7

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Attributable activity records
1327
Committee meeting count
7
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-305
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 8:00 p.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-02-24
    Meeting id
    meeting-4503
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-02-24 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-397
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Michigan State Police
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2026-02-24
    Meeting id
    meeting-5438
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-23
    Committee name
    Election Integrity
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY REP. RACHELLE SMIT CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 24, 2026 9:00 AM Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Election Integrity was called to order by Chair Smit. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 03, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5032 before the committee: HB 5032 (Rep. Kelly) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1361 (MCL 380.1361), as amended by 2003 PA 299. Representative Kelly and Richard Poljan IV, representing the Citizens for Responsible School Finance, testified in support of HB 5032. Questions and discussions followed. Nicole Lee, representing the Vote No Ballot Committee, testified in support of HB 5032. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5032, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun Intermediate School District. Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA. Brian Keim, representing School Equity. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5032, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. The Chair laid HB 4583 and HB 4584 before the committee: HB 4583 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 24f and 36 (MCL 211.24f and 211.36), section 24f as amended by 2000 PA 244 and section 36 as amended by 1997 PA 138. HB 4584 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 312, 641, and 821 (MCL 168.312, 168.641, and 168.821), section 312 as amended by 2013 PA 253, section 641 as amended by 2015 PA 197, and section 821 as amended by 2018 PA 614. Representative Maddock testified in support of HB 4583 and HB 4584. Questions and discussions followed. Roger Belknap, representing the Ottawa County Commissioner, testified in support of HB 4583 and HB 4584. Questions and discussions followed. James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in support of HB 4583 and 4584. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Maddock returned to answer questions from the committee. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4583, but did not wish to speak: Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community Colleges Association. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4583 and HB 4584, but did not wish to speak: Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity. Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Robert Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4583 and HB 4584, but did not wish to speak: Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA. Abe Dane, representing the Hillsdale County Clerk. Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun Intermediate School District. Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4583. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4584. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5467 before the committee: HB 5467 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 165, 169, 195, 198, 255, 260, 352, and 357 (MCL 168.165, 168.169, 168.195, 168.198, 168.255, 168.260, 168.352, and 168.357), sections 165, 195, 198, 255, 352, and 357 as amended by 2012 PA 276 and section 169 as amended by 1990 PA 7. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5467, but did not wish to speak: Thomas Luckett, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5467 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. The Chair laid HB 5468 before the committee: HB 5468 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 303, 386, 544c, and 590h (MCL 168.303, 168.386, 168.544c, and 168.590h), sections 303, 544c, and 590h as amended by 2018 PA 650 and section 386 as amended by 2014 PA 94, and by adding section 544g. Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5468 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4583, HB 4584, HB 5032, HB 5467 and HB 5468, but did not wish to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:51 a.m. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-02-24
    Meeting id
    meeting-355
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-02-24 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-02-24 12:32:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-25
    Committee name
    Families and Veterans
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Noon. Room 307, House Office Building The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Pavlov moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 16, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4696 and HB 4697 before the committee: HB 4696 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled "Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.872), as amended by 2023 PA 69. HB 4697 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled "Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 4 (MCL 722.874), as amended by 2023 PA 69. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697, but did not wish to speak: Adam Stacey, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Children & Families. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4696 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fox moved to report out HB 4697 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5387 before the committee: HB 5387 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 2012 PA 176, entitled "Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical alert act," by amending section 2 (MCL 28.712). Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 5387. Tim Poxen, representing the American Legion, testified in support of HB 5387. Questions and discussions followed. Robert Bull, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5387. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:32 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-02-24
    Meeting id
    meeting-356
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-02-24 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-02-24 10:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-32
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT REP. JAY DEBOYER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 24, 2026 9:00 AM Room 352, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 04, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee the Discussion on the Michigan Department of Corrections. Representative Pohutsky gave testimony on the Michigan Department of Corrections. Questions and discussion followed. Laresha Thornton gave testimony on the Michigan Department of Corrections. Questions and discussion followed. Andi Allen gave testimony on the Michigan Department of Corrections. Questions and discussion followed. Keith Barber, the Michigan Legislative Corrections Ombudsman, gave testimony on the Michigan Department of Corrections. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Michael Edmund, Power of Attorney for LeAnn Thompson. Shawanna Vaughn, representing Silent Cry Inc. Trische Duckworth, representing Survivors Speak. Jennifer Evans, representing the Ann Arbor Indivisible. Jamie Hein, representing Prisoner Victims and VMich. Lawanda Hollister, representing Incarcerated Women. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 10:27 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    6
    Meeting date
    2026-02-24
    Meeting id
    meeting-357
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-02-24 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-147
    Committee name
    Oversight Subcommittee on Public Health and Food Security
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2026-02-24
    Meeting id
    meeting-5513
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-16
    Committee name
    Transportation and Infrastructure
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure submitted the following: Meeting held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Geiss (C), Klinefelt , Hertel, Chang, McBroom and Victory Excused: Senators Wojno, McCann, Bellino and Bumstead
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-02-24
    Meeting id
    meeting-4502
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-02-24 11:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2026-02-24
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-02-24-014
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    38
    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
    2026-02-24T13:30:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2026-02-24
    Sitting id
    sitting-262
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2026-SJ-02-24-016
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    9
    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
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2026-02-24
    Sitting id
    sitting-263

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