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2026-05-20

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For 2026-05-20, the release reports observations found. It contains 2048 attributable activity rows naming 147 members.

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2
Committee meetings
9

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Committee meeting count
9
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
    2026-05-20 11:49:00.000000
    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, May 20, 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, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Absent: Rep. Fox. Excused: Rep. Fox. Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5983 and HB 5984 before the committee: HB 5983 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1278a, 1278b, and 1284a (MCL 380.1278a, 380.1278b, and 380.1284a), sections 1278a and 1278b as amended by 2022 PA 105 and section 1284a as added by 2007 PA 101, and by adding section 1278e. HB 5984 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 6, 18, and 101 (MCL 388.1606, 388.1618, and 388.1701), as amended by 2025 PA 15. Representative Wilson and Representative DeBoer testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. Former Governor Rick Snyder and former State Senator Doug Ross testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. Dan Behm, representing Education Advocates of West Michigan, testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. Dr. Alena Zachary-Ross, representing Ypsilanti Schools, testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. Dr. Tim Hejnal, representing Lake City Schools, testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. Dr. Rebecca Hutchinson, representing Concord Community Schools, testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. The committee discussed HB 5983 & HB 5984. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5983 and HB 5984, but did not wish to speak: Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Francesca Rocco-Ellis, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center. Steve Leidel, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. 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. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5480, but did not wish to speak: Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5480 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. 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 Linting moved to report out HB 5810 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5819, HB 5820 and HB 5821 before the committee: HB 5819 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2024 PA 146. HB 5820 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531e (MCL 380.1531e), as added by 2024 PA 147. HB 5821 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2024 PA 146. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5819, HB 5820 and HB 5821, but did not wish to speak: Evan Eagleson, representing the ExcelinEd Action. Steve Leidel, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. Heather Eckner, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan. Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5819, HB 5820 and HB 5821, but did not wish to speak: Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 5820, HB 5821 and HB 5822, but did not wish to speak: Steve Liedel, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5819 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5820 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. Representative Linting spoke to the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 5821. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5821. The motion prevailed 9-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Weiss. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5821 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. 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 Linting moved to report out HB 5822 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Fox 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 11:49 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 327, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-447
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-05-20 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-5
    Committee name
    Elections and Ethics
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Elections and Ethics submitted the following: Meeting held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Moss (C), Wojno, McMorrow, Chang and McBroom Excused: Senator Johnson The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported Senate Bill No. 783, entitled A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 7c. With the recommendation that the bill pass. Mallory McMorrow Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss and Lindsey Nays: Senator Victory The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
    Location
    Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-4589
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-05-20 15:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-05-20 13:05:00.000000
    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 Wednesday, May 20, 2026 1:00 PM 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 May 14, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5872, HB 5873, HB 5874, HB 5875, HB 5876, HB 5877, HB 5878, and HB 5879 before the committee: HB 5872 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2016 PA 375. HB 5873 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to repeal 1993 PA 331, entitled "State education tax act," (MCL 211.901 to 211.906). HB 5874 (Rep. Linting) A bill to repeal 1993 PA 330, entitled "State real estate transfer tax act," (MCL 207.521 to 207.537). HB 5875 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled "Recodified tax increment financing act," by amending section 228a (MCL 125.4228a). HB 5876 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act," by amending section 21 (MCL 205.21), as amended by 2017 PA 215. HB 5877 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 3912 (MCL 700.3912). HB 5878 (Rep. Schriver) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 19 (MCL 211.19), as amended by 2023 PA 176, and by adding section 9q. HB 5879 (Rep. Thompson) 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 and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; 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 6a (MCL 460.6a), as amended by 2023 PA 231. A substitute (H-1) to HB 5872 was previously adopted at the April 30, 2026, meeting. Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5872 (H-1). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5872 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5873 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5874 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5875 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5876 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5877 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5878 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5879 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5872, HB 5873, HB 5874, HB 5875, HB 5876, HB 5877, HB 5878, and HB 5879, 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 1:05 PM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-448
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-05-20 13:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-05-20 10:03:00.000000
    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, May 20, 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 DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5773 and HB 5774 before the committee: HB 5773 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16282a. HB 5774 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding part 58B. Spencer Good, representing the Office of Representative Fox, joined by Adam Hagedorn, representing the Office of Representative Cavitt, testified in support of HB 5773, and HB 5774. Christine Callahan, representing the Clinton County Regional Educational Service Agency, and the Early On Michigan Foundation, testified in support of HB 5773, and HB 5774. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5773 and HB 5774, but did not wish to speak: Sherri Boyd, representing Arc Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4864, HB 4865 and HB 5975 before the committee: HB 4864 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5456 (MCL 333.5456), as amended by 2002 PA 644. HB 4865 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," (MCL 289.1101 to 289.8111) by adding section 7130. HB 5975 (Rep. Fox) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5474 (MCL 333.5474), as added by 1998 PA 219. Representative Rogers, joined by Representative Jaime Greene, testified in support of HB 4864, HB 4865, and HB 5975. Questions and discussion followed. Cheryl Dixon, representing the Western Michigan Homer Stryker Medical School, testified in support of HB 4864, HB 4865 and HB 5975. Questions and discussions followed. Christine Callahan returned to answer questions from the committee. Tom Neltner, representing Unleaded Kids, testified in support of HB 4864, HB 4865 and HB 5975. Questions and discussions followed. Shi Quezada, representing Parents for Healthy Homes, testified in support of HB 4864, HB 4865 and HB 5975. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4864, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4864 and HB 4865, but did not wish to speak: Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4864, HB 4865 and HB 5975, but did not wish to speak: Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Sherri Boyd, representing Arc Michigan. Mary Sue Schottenfels, representing the Ecology Center. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Abigail Clark, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council. Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association of Local Public Health. Meli X. Garcia. Lyke Thompson, representing the Detroit Lead Advocacy Parent Group. Ruth Ann Norton, representing the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative. Representative Foreman 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 10:03 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
    2026-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-449
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-05-20 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-9
    Committee name
    Health Policy
    Evidence text
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-5235
    Meeting state
    archive listed
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    Not recorded
    Quorum state
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    Scheduled start
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    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-05-20 12:28:00.000000
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-29
    Committee name
    Insurance
    Evidence text
    HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE REP. MIKE HARRIS CHAIR COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Noon. Room 521, House Office Building The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris. At 12:01 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:09 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5779, HB 5780, HB 5781, HB 5782 and HB 5783 before the committee: HB 5779 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit union act," by amending section 301 (MCL 490.301), as amended by 2004 PA 471. HB 5780 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit union act," by amending section 373 (MCL 490.373), as amended by 2004 PA 471. HB 5781 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit union act," by amending section 501 (MCL 490.501). HB 5782 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit union act," by amending section 387 (MCL 490.387). HB 5783 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit union act," by amending section 207 (MCL 490.207), as amended by 2016 PA 155. Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5779 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5780 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5781 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Schuette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5782. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5782 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 5783 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4703 and HB 4704 before the committee: HB 4703 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406ss. HB 4704 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109t. Representative Schuette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4703. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Neyer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4704. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 4703 and HB 4704. Questions and discussion followed. Disha Patel, representing the Centering Healthcare Institute, testified in support of HB 4703 and HB 4704. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4703 and HB 4704, but did not wish to speak: Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Amber Belazaire, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Representative Brenda Carter 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 Harris adjourned the meeting at 12:28 PM. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Matthew Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-450
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-05-20 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-05-20 11:10:00.000000
    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, May 20, 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, Breen and Scott. Absent: Rep. Hope. Excused: Rep. Hope. Representative Schuette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5650 before the committee: HB 5650 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to require the attorney general to submit reports related to certain litigation to certain committees of the legislature; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide sanctions for failing to submit the reports; and to provide for remedies. The substitute (H-1) to HB 5650 was previously adopted on May 13, 2026. Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5650 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Breen. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5235 and HB 5236 before the committee: HB 5235 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 510 (MCL 206.510), as amended by 2011 PA 172. HB 5236 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 508 (MCL 206.508), as amended by 2018 PA 588. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5235, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Chair Lightner moved to report out HB 5235 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Lightner moved to report out HB 5236 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5702, HB 5703 and HB 5704 before the committee: HB 5702 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 79d and 601b (MCL 257.79d and 257.601b), section 79d as amended by 2024 PA 164 and section 601b as amended by 2011 PA 60. HB 5703 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 12e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12e), as amended by 2011 PA 59. HB 5704 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 2, 653a, and 907 (MCL 257.2, 257.653a, and 257.907), section 2 as amended by 2011 PA 231, section 653a as amended by 2018 PA 349, and section 907 as amended by 2024 PA 164; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Andrews, Representative Green, and Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 5702, HB 5703 and HB 5704. Questions and discussions followed. William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324, testified in support of HB 5702, HB 5703 and HB 5704. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5702, HB 5703 and HB 5704, but did not wish to speak: Jacob Toomey, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council. Matt Breslin, representing the Road Commission for Oakland County. The Chair laid HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576 before the committee: HB 5574 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 409c. HB 5575 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 409d. HB 5576 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16t of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16t), as amended by 2018 PA 528. Chair Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5574. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine, Representative Harris, and Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Mike Sauger, President, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Representative Lightner moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:10 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 521, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-451
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-05-20 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-05-20 13:30:00.000000
    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, May 20, 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, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5707 before the committee: HB 5707 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30103 and 30305 (MCL 324.30103 and 324.30305), section 30103 as amended by 2018 PA 163 and section 30305 as amended by 2018 PA 631. Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5707. The motion prevailed 10-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. McFall, Scott, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5707, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5707, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5707 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. McFall, Scott, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. The Chair laid HB 5682 before the committee: HB 5682 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 43530. A substitute (H-1) to HB 5682 was previously adopted at the May 13, 2026, meeting. Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5682 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 16-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips. The Chair laid HB 5801 and HB 5802 before the committee: HB 5801 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 47301, 47302, 47303, 47305, 47307, 47308, 47309, 47310, 47311, 47312, 47313, 47314, 47315, 47316, 47317, 47319, 47320, 47321, and 47322 (MCL 324.47301, 324.47302, 324.47303, 324.47305, 324.47307, 324.47308, 324.47309, 324.47310, 324.47311, 324.47312, 324.47313, 324.47314, 324.47315, 324.47316, 324.47317, 324.47319, 324.47320, 324.47321, and 324.47322), sections 47301, 47302, 47305, 47307, 47308, 47310, 47312, 47313, 47314, 47316, 47317, 47319, 47320, 47321, and 47322 as added by 1995 PA 57, section 47303 as amended by 2004 PA 587, and sections 47309, 47311, and 47315 as amended by 2022 PA 34, and by adding section 47304; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5802 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 47324, 47326, 47328, 47329, and 48724 (MCL 324.47324, 324.47326, 324.47328, 324.47329, and 324.48724), as added by 1995 PA 57, and by adding section 47363. Representative Prestin and Representative Morgan testified in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802. Questions and discussions followed. Chris Semrinec and Randy Claremont, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division Chief, testified in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802. Questions and discussions followed. Scott Everett, Dana Serafin, Jack Cross, and Skyler Ruleau, representing the Michigan Fish Producers Association, testified in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802. Questions and discussions followed. Ed Blissick and Bryan Burroughs, representing the Michigan Angler Consortium and Trout Unlimited, testified in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802. Denise Purvis, representing Purvis Fisheries, testified in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Stephen Collins, representing the Brooklyn Sportsman’s Club. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802, but did not wish to speak: Lakon Williams, representing the Bay Port Fish Company. Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Michael Kelly, representing the Michigan Sportfishing Alliance. Tom Audris, representing the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative. Stephen Schultz. Tim Schlaud. Dennis Eade, representing the Michigan Steelheaders. Bob Ksionzek, representing the Detroit Area Steelheaders. Ed Bealey, representing the Saginaw Bay. Keith Dewald, representing the Saginaw Bay Walleye Club. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Senator Ed McBroom. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:30 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 519, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-452
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-05-20 12:00:00.000000
    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 Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki , McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 12:13 p.m. In pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-05-20
    Meeting id
    meeting-4588
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-05-20 14:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2026-05-20
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-05-20-039
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    52
    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
    10
    Scheduled start
    2026-05-20T13:30:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2026-05-20
    Sitting id
    sitting-316
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2026-SJ-05-20-045
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    34
    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
    6
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2026-05-20
    Sitting id
    sitting-317

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