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2026-03-19

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For 2026-03-19, the release reports observations found. It contains 1226 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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2
Committee meetings
13

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Committee meeting count
13
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2026-03-19 11:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    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, March 19, 2026 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, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Lightner moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Vegetable Council before the committee. Greg Bird, Jamie Clover Adams, & Chris Falak, representing the Michigan Vegetable Council, gave a presentation on Michigan’s Vegetable Farming. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5698 and HB 5699 before the committee: HB 5698 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 3112 (MCL 324.3112), as amended by 2018 PA 667. HB 5699 (Rep. Johnsen) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 3116a. Representative Johnsen & Representative Meerman testified together in support of HB 5698 & HB 5699. Questions and discussion followed. Josh Scramlin, representing the MI Farm Bureau, testified in support of HB 5698 and HB 5699. Questions and discussions followed. Nichole Biber, representing the Clean Water Action, testified in opposition to HB 5699. Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to HB 5699. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5698 and HB 5699, but did not wish to speak: Dylan Gebhard, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5698 and HB 5699, but did not wish to speak: Sara Horton Flokstra, representing Michigan Cattleman's Association. Arend Elston, representing the Sanilac Creamery. Diane Smith, representing the Michigan Apple Association. Caitlin DeVries, representing Lakeshore Environmental Inc. Amy Cohn, representing the Michigan Cherry Committee. Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Chad Reenders, representing the Michigan Blueberry Advisory. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5699, but did not wish to speak: Carolan Sonderegger, representing the Flow Water Advocates. Ashley Flintoff, representing Friends of the Rouge. Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes & Streams Association. Charles Griffith, representing The Ecology Center. Scott Troia, representing the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 308, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-395
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-03-19 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-355
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Shink (C), Santana and Outman Excused: Senator Irwin Scheduled Meetings Appropriations – Subcommittees – Agriculture and Natural Resources – Wednesday, March 25, 12:15 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768 General Government – Thursday, March 26, 11:00 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768 LARA/DIFS – Wednesday, March 25, 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768 LEO/MEDC – Wednesday, March 25, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768 Universities and Community Colleges – Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768 Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Wednesday, March 25, 2:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312 Economic and Community Development – Thursday, March 26, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721 (CANCELLED) Health Policy – Wednesday, March 25, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5323 Local Government – Wednesday, March 25, 1:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312 Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:49 a.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-4539
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-03-19 14:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-315
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
    Evidence text
    The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Cherry (C), Klinefelt and Albert Excused: Senators Bayer and Hauck
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-4538
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-03-19 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-399
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and Insurance and Financial Services
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2026-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-5456
    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-402
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2026-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-5525
    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-2
    Committee name
    Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson The Committee on Energy and Environment reported Senate Bill No. 731, entitled A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” (MCL 460.1001 to 460.1232) by adding part 9. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Sean McCann Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators McCann, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang and Polehanki Nays: Senators Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck and Bellino The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Energy and Environment reported Senate Bill No. 732, entitled A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” (MCL 460.1001 to 460.1232) by adding sections 243, 244, 245, and 246. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Sean McCann Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators McCann, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang and Polehanki Nays: Senators Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck and Bellino The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-4536
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-03-19 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-03-19 10:36:00.000000
    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, March 19, 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, Grant, Brixie and Tate. Absent: Rep. Coffia. Excused: Rep. Coffia. Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5688 before the committee: HB 5688 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 2d (MCL 205.52d), as added by 2019 PA 143. Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5688 with recommendation. 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. Grant and Brixie. Representative Tate 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 10:36 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-396
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-03-19 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-6
    Committee name
    Energy and Environment
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Energy and Environment submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators McCann (C), Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck and Bellino
    Location
    Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-4537
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-03-19 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-03-19 09:18:00.000000
    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, March 19, 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 VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4848 before the committee: HB 4848 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1509. A substitute (H-1) to HB 4848 was previously adopted at the March 12, 2026, meeting. Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4848 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4471 before the committee: HB 4471 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2017 PA 204. Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4471. 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 4471 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5407 before the committee: HB 5407 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2023 PA 150. Representative Bruck and Melissa Alex testified in support of HB 5407. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5407, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5407, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. Derek Blumke, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:18 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-397
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-03-19 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-11
    Committee name
    Labor
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Labor submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Cherry (C), Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported Senate Bill No. 626, entitled A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending sections 2, 7j, and 8 (MCL 722.622, 722.627j, and 722.628), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 67, section 7j as amended by 2022 PA 64, and section 8 as amended by 2022 PA 65. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Stephanie Chang Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-4535
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-03-19 11:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-15
    Committee name
    Regulatory Affairs
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino The Committee on Labor reported Senate Bill No. 807, entitled A bill to create the secure retirement savings program to provide retirement savings options for certain employees; to provide for the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; to require participation in the program by certain employers; to create the secure retirement savings program fund as a trust fund outside the state treasury consisting of employee retirement accounts; to establish the Michigan secure retirement administrative fund to pay program administrative expenses; to provide for civil fines; and to require the promulgation of rules. With the recommendation that the bill pass. John Cherry Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Cherry, Camilleri and Cavanagh Nays: Senator Albert The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Labor reported Senate Bill No. 808, entitled A bill to create the secure retirement savings board and prescribe its powers and duties. With the recommendation that the bill pass. John Cherry Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Cherry, Camilleri and Cavanagh Nays: Senator Albert The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
    Location
    Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-4534
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-03-19 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-03-19 09:54:00.000000
    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, March 19, 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, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Absent: Reps. Liberati, Whitsett and Dievendorf. Excused: Reps. Liberati, Whitsett and Dievendorf. Representative Rigas moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372 before the committee: HB 5368 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," (MCL 722.641 to 722.645) by adding section 1p. HB 5369 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," (MCL 722.641 to 722.645) by adding section 1m. HB 5370 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1, 4, and 5 (MCL 722.641, 722.644, and 722.645), the title as amended by 2019 PA 18, sections 1 and 4 as amended by 2022 PA 167, and section 5 as added by 1988 PA 314, and by adding sections 1a, 1c, 1e, 1g, 1i, 1k, and 1o. HB 5371 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of majority act of 1971," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 722.52 and 722.53), section 2 as amended by 1990 PA 104 and section 3 as amended by 2022 PA 170. HB 5372 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.642), as amended by 2019 PA 18. Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Representative Young testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Scott testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Questions and discussions followed. Jodi Radke, representing the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Questions and discussions followed. Jeff Griffith, representing The Youth Connection, testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Wortz and Olivia Searls, intern for the Office of Representative Wortz, testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, testified with a neutral position on HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association, testified in opposition to HB 5370. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372, but did not wish to speak: Heidi Denton, representing herself as a parent. Kara Hurvitz, representing the LGBTQIA Cancer Network. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. A'Lynne Dukes, representing herself. Stephanie VanDerkooi, representing the Lakeshore Regional Entity. Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Vickly Loveland, representing the Monroe County Substance Abuse Coalition. Zahra Janoowalla, representing Parents Against Vaping. Paul Steiner, representing Tobacco Free Michigan. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372, but did not wish to speak: Steven Haddad, representing Breeze. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5368, HB 5369 and HB 5370, but did not wish to speak: Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. Ricki Torsch, representing herself. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5368, HB 5369 and HB 5370, but did not wish to speak: Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Klein, representing the American Heart Association. Kezia Ofosu Atta, representing the American Lung Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5368, but did not wish to speak: A'Lynne Boles Dukes, representing the ABD Advocacy Agency LLC. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Dievendorf and Liberati 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 9:54 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
    2026-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-398
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-03-19 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-03-19 10:46:00.000000
    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, March 19, 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 and Witwer. Absent: Reps. Liberati and Herzberg. Excused: Reps. Liberati and Herzberg. Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4901 before the committee: HB 4901 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17211 and 17603 (MCL 333.17211 and 333.17603), section 17211 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section 17603 as added by 2008 PA 524. Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 4901. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4901 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4696 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. Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4696 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4696, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Families and Children. Duane Breijak, representing the National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter. The Chair laid HB 4720 before the committee: HB 4720 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 795 and 795a (MCL 168.795 and 168.795a), section 795 as amended by 2018 PA 127 and section 795a as amended by 1998 PA 215. Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4720. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4720 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5104 before the committee: HB 5104 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending sections 102 and 402 (MCL 333.27102 and 333.27402), section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57 and section 402 as amended by 2021 PA 161. Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5104. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5104 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5106 before the committee: HB 5106 (Rep. Neyer) 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 5106 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5227 before the committee: HB 5227 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2512 (MCL 339.2512), as amended by 2024 PA 122. Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5227 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5228 before the committee: HB 5228 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2517 (MCL 339.2517), as amended by 2008 PA 91. Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5228 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5229 before the committee: HB 5229 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2512d (MCL 339.2512d), as amended by 2016 PA 502. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5229 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representatives Liberati and Herzberg 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 10:46 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 428, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-03-19
    Meeting id
    meeting-399
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-03-19 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2026-03-19
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-03-19-025
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    122
    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
    4
    Scheduled start
    2026-03-19T12:00:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2026-03-19
    Sitting id
    sitting-284
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2026-SJ-03-19-027
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    13
    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
    2026-03-19
    Sitting id
    sitting-285

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