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2026-04-29

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For 2026-04-29, the release reports observations found. It contains 2321 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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Committee meetings
8

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Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2026-04-29 09:54:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-19
    Committee name
    Appropriations
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS REP. ANN BOLLIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 29, 2026 9:00 AM Room 352, State Capitol Building The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Tate, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Snyder and Longjohn. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative Steele moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 382 and SB 383 before the committee: SB 382 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to create a financial aid program for certain residents of this state who attend certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state; to provide for the administration of the financial aid program; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. SB 383 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to create a financial aid program for certain residents of this state who attend certain occupational training programs in this state; to provide for the administration of the financial aid program; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. Senator Anthony testified in support of SB 382 and SB 383. Questions and discussions followed. Sarah Szurpicki, representing the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, testified in support of SB 382 and SB 383. Questions and discussions followed. Kevin Stotts and Jeremy Hendges, representing TalentFirst, testified in support of SB 382 and SB 383. Questions and discussions followed. Brandy Johnson, representing the Michigan Community College Association, testified in support of SB 382 and SB 383. Questions and discussions followed. Perry Zielack, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from committee members. Steve Leidel, representing Business Leaders for Michigan, testified in support of SB 382 and SB 383. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 382 and SB 383, but did not wish to speak: Christopher Germain, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network. Alexandra Stamm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Christine Simon, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. The Chair laid HB 4551 before the committee: HB 4551 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act," by amending section 3 (MCL 28.603), as amended by 2016 PA 289. Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4551. Una Jakupovic, representing the House Fiscal Agency, joined to answer questions from committee members. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5504, HB 5505 and HB 5663 before the committee: HB 5504 (Rep. Kelly) A bill to create the state digital service office; to require reports; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. HB 5505 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to create the digital oversight office; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, certain officials, and state agencies. HB 5663 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending sections 261e and 451a (MCL 18.1261e and 18.1451a), section 261e as added by 2020 PA 181 and section 451a as added by 1999 PA 8. Representative Kelly moved to report out HB 5504 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-12-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson. Nays: Reps. Tate, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Snyder and Longjohn. Pass: None. Representative Kuhn moved to report out HB 5505 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-12-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson. Nays: Reps. Tate, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Snyder and Longjohn. Pass: None. Representative Maddock moved to report out HB 5663 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-12-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson. Nays: Reps. Tate, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Snyder and Longjohn. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4839 before the committee: HB 4839 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109z. The Chair explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4839. Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4839. The motion prevailed 18-1-10: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson and Snyder. Nays: Rep. Morgan. Pass: Reps. Tate, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney and Longjohn. Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 4839 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-1-11: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson. Nays: Rep. Morgan. Pass: Reps. Tate, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Snyder and Longjohn. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4839 (H-1), but did not wish to speak: Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. The Chair returned to HB 4551. Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4551 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-1-11: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson. Nays: Rep. Snyder. Pass: Reps. Tate, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan and Longjohn. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4551, but did not wish to speak: Tim Bourgeis, representing the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 9:54 AM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 352, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-04-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-423
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-04-29 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-396
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges
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    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2026-04-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-5463
    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-403
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Local Transportation
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2026-04-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-5464
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-04-29 11:46:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-22
    Committee name
    Education and Workforce
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE REP. NANCY DEBOER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:30 AM Room 327, House Office Building The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: Reps. Paquette and Wilson. Excused: Reps. Paquette and Wilson. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5480 before the committee: HB 5480 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1401 (MCL 380.1401) and by adding section 1310f. Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 5480. Questions and discussions followed. Mira Moore and Heather Strong testified in support of HB 5480. Questions and discussions followed. Jennette Williamson testified in support of HB 5480. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5480, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The Chair laid HB 5822 before the committee: HB 5822 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 2000 PA 161, entitled "Michigan education savings program act," by amending section 2 (MCL 390.1472), as amended by 2024 PA 195. Representative Green testified in support of HB 5822. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5822, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Scott Weaver, representing the Douglas J. Institute. Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community Colleges Association. Stacey Wells, representing L'Esprit Academy. Dale Weighill, representing the MOTT Community College. Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center. Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network. David Daginais, representing the Michigan College of Beauty. The Chair laid HB 5810 before the committee: HB 5810 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1278e. Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 5810. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5810, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The chair laid a presentation from the University of Michigan before the committee. Robin Jacob and Catherine Asher, representing the University of Michigan Youth Policy Lab, gave a presentation on high impact tutoring. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representatives Paquette and Wilson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-04-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-424
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-04-29 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-04-29 10:11:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-28
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 29, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5709 before the committee: HB 5709 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 22224d. Representative Roth testified in support of HB 5709. Dr. Gregory Messenger, joined by Dr. Andrew Messenger, and Don Romain, representing Care for the Well, testified in support of HB 5709. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Randy Hicks, representing the Michigan Radiological Society, testified in opposition to HB 5709. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5709, but did not wish to speak: Robert Kennedy, representing Ear, Nose, & Throat Consultants. Michael Van Beele, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Tim Gaughan, representing the Michigan Chiropractors Association. Dr. Jeffery Weingarten, representing the Michigan Otolaryngologic Society. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5709, but did not wish to speak: Ashley Christian, representing Henry Ford Health. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The Chair laid SB 205 before the committee: SB 205 (Sen. Daley) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 10401. Senator Daley testified in support of SB 205. Patrick Wells-O'Brien, representing Gift of Life Michigan, testified in support of SB 205. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 205, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The Chair laid a presentation on Partnerships to Improve Michiganders’ Nutrition and Health before the committee. Kate Bauer, representing the University of Michigan Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health Policy, gave a presentation on Partnerships to Improve Michiganders' Nutrition and Health. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:11 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-04-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-425
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-04-29 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-04-29 12:01:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-30
    Committee name
    Judiciary
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY REP. SARAH LIGHTNER CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:30 AM Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Lightner. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope and Breen. Absent: Rep. Scott. Excused: None. Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4408 before the committee: HB 4408 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1967 PA 224, entitled "Powers of appointment act of 1967," by amending sections 5a and 14 (MCL 556.115a and 556.124), section 5a as added and section 14 as amended by 2012 PA 485. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4408 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope and Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4523 before the committee: HB 4523 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 7105 and 7110 (MCL 700.7105 and 700.7110), as amended by 2024 PA 1. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4523 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope and Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5159 before the committee: HB 5159 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, and 78 (MCL 750.72, 750.73, 750.74, 750.75, 750.76, 750.77, and 750.78), sections 72 and 73 as amended by 2012 PA 531, sections 74, 75, and 76 as amended by 2012 PA 532, section 77 as amended by 2012 PA 533, and section 78 as amended by 2014 PA 111. Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 5159. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5510 and HB 5511 before the committee: HB 5510 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 1 of chapter XI (MCL 771.1), as amended by 2019 PA 165. HB 5511 (Rep. Edwards) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 1a to chapter XI. Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 5510 and HB 5511. Questions and discussions followed. Pete Lucido, Macomb County Prosecutor, testified in support of HB 5510 and HB 5511. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5510 and HB 5511, but did not wish to speak: Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. The Chair laid HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213 before the committee: HB 5211 (Rep. Johnsen) A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled "Child custody act of 1970," by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 722.23 and 722.25), section 3 as amended by 2016 PA 95 and section 5 as amended by 2016 PA 96. HB 5212 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled "Child custody act of 1970," by amending sections 6a and 7a (MCL 722.26a and 722.27a), section 6a as added by 1980 PA 434 and section 7a as amended by 2016 PA 96. HB 5213 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled "Friend of the court act," by amending section 5 (MCL 552.505), as amended by 2009 PA 233. Representative Johnsen testified in support of HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Wilson testified in support of HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Questions and discussions followed. Representative BeGole testified in support of HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Donald Hubin, representing the National Parents Organization, testified in support of HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Questions and discussions followed. Thomas Kizer Jr., representing himself, testified in support of HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Lauren Corbett, representing Michigan for Shared Parenting, testified in support of HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Judge Lisa McCormick, representing the Michigan Judges Association, testified in opposition to HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Questions and discussions followed. Heath B. Lowrey and Johanna Konoren, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, testified in opposition to HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Don Wheaton, representing the Family Law Section State Bar of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Questions and discussions followed. Liisa Speaker, representing the Family Law Section State Bar of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing herself. Jamie Smith, representing Michigan for Shared Parenting. Christian Rogers, representing himself. Joshua Barz, representing himself. James Gibbons, representing Brad Gibbons - Children of Michigan. Lois Gibbons, representing Brad Gibbons - Children of Michigan. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Elly Jordan, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Dena Roberts, representing the MI Safe Harbor. Geralyn Morris, representing Protective Parents Michigan. Amber, representing Protective Parents Michigan. Professor William Wagner, representing himself. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5211, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Anthony Hudson, representing Parents in Michigan. Gregory McLendon, representing himself. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213, but did not wish to speak: John Nichols, representing Michigan for Shared Parenting. Julie Lyn Gibbons, representing Brad Gibbons. Bruce Ball, representing himself. Barry Canner, representing himself. Lola Hubbard, representing herself. Attorney Jermaine Wyrick, representing himself. Robert Kerr, representing himself. Karl Dersch, representing Michigan for Shared Parenting. Travis and Ashley VandenBerg, representing themselves. John Hutton, representing Brad Gibbons - Kids of Michigan. Glenna Fritz, representing the Children of Michigan - Brad Gibbons. John Hubbard, representing himself. Howard T. Smith II, representing himself. Robert Campbell, representing himself. Ann Jarvis, representing herself. Benjamin Hughey, representing himself. Jessica Passons, representing herself. Gerald Jarvis, representing himself. Timothy "TJ" Corbett, representing himself. James K. Holder, representing himself. Brian Hendricks, representing the National Parents Organization. Tricia Winkler, representing Shared Equal Parenting. Bradley Gibbons, representing Michigan for Shared Parenting. Anne Holder, representing the Children of Michigan. Jacob Garcia, representing himself. Tim G. Corbett, representing himself and family. Valerie Corbett, representing herself and family. Shawn Lally, representing Oakland County. Crystal Falls, representing herself. Kathy Plesuchenho, representing herself. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the MI Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Emily Brittain, representing the YWCA Kalamazoo. Jacqueline Peterson, representing her daughter Kourtney. Kourtney Robertson, representing herself. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5211, but did not wish to speak: Samantha Sitts, representing Lauren. Seth Derby, representing Shared Parenting. Allen Abrahams, representing himself. Brad Carter, representing Parents. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 12:01 PM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2026-04-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-426
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-04-29 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-04-29 13:27:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-31
    Committee name
    Natural Resources and Tourism
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM REP. DAVID MARTIN CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Noon. Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: Reps. Scott and Arbit. Excused: Reps. Scott and Arbit. Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5485 before the committee: HB 5485 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 31502, 31503, 31504, 31505, 31506, 31507, 31508, 31509, 31510, 31511, 31513, 31515, 31516, 31517, 31518, 31520, 31521, and 31523 (MCL 324.31502, 324.31503, 324.31504, 324.31505, 324.31506, 324.31507, 324.31508, 324.31509, 324.31510, 324.31511, 324.31513, 324.31515, 324.31516, 324.31517, 324.31518, 324.31520, 324.31521, and 324.31523), sections 31502, 31503, 31504, 31505, 31507, 31508, 31510, 31511, 31513, 31515, 31516, 31517, 31518, 31520, 31521, and 31523 as added by 1995 PA 59, section 31506 as amended by 1995 PA 100, and section 31509 as amended by 2004 PA 325, and by adding sections 31506a, 31509a, 31509b, 31517a, 31518a, 31518b, 31518c, 31518d, 31528a, and 31528b. Representative Schuette and Dave Kepler, representing the Four Lakes Task Force, testified in support of HB 5485. Questions and discussions followed. Dylan Gebhard and Luke Trumble, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of HB 5485. Questions and discussions followed. Dan DeVawn, representing GEI Consultants, testified in support of HB 5485. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5485, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Rebecca Esselman, representing the Huron River Watershed Council. Bryan Burroughs, representing Michigan Trout Unlimited. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5485, but did not wish to speak: Abbie Hawley, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association. Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Nicole Keway Biber, representing Clean Water Action. Ben Powlsen, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Dennis Louney, representing the Mid Michigan Environmental Action Center. Lisha Ramsdell, representing Huron Pines. Greg Eagle, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards. Lisa Kirkwood, representing the Flow Water Advocates. Charles Griffith, representing the Ecology Center. The Chair laid HB 5501 before the committee: HB 5501 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30311d (MCL 324.30311d), as amended by 2013 PA 98. Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5501. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: None. Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5501 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5502 before the committee: HB 5502 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30305 (MCL 324.30305), as amended by 2018 PA 631. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5502 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5536 before the committee: HB 5536 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30301, 30307, and 30308 (MCL 324.30301, 324.30307, and 324.30308), sections 30301 and 30307 as amended by 2018 PA 631 and section 30308 as added by 1995 PA 59. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5536 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5536, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Vornhagen, representing the Michigan Botanical Society. Greg Eagle, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards. The Chair laid HB 5557 before the committee: HB 5557 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 5503 (MCL 324.5503). Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5557 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5082 before the committee: HB 5082 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30321 (MCL 324.30321), as amended by 2018 PA 631. Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5082 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502 and HB 5536, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Jennifer McKay, representing Niswander Environmental. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502 and HB 5536, but did not wish to speak: Steve Niswander, the CEO, Niswander Environmental. Tyler Smith, representing the Michigan Wetland Association. Abbie Hawley, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council. Ashley Flintoff, representing the Friends of the Rouge. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502 and HB 5536, but did not wish to speak: Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan. Josh Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Representative Outman moved to excuse Representatives Scott and Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:27 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-04-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-427
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-04-29 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-14
    Committee name
    Oversight
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Oversight submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Singh (C), McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki , McBroom and Lindsey Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 3:46 p.m. In pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-04-29
    Meeting id
    meeting-4576
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-04-29 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2026-04-29
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-04-29-033
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    62
    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
    6
    Scheduled start
    2026-04-29T13:30:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2026-04-29
    Sitting id
    sitting-303
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2026-SJ-04-29-038
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    116
    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
    17
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2026-04-29
    Sitting id
    sitting-304

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