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2026-05-21

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For 2026-05-21, the release reports observations found. It contains 1433 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
7

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Committee meeting count
7
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
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    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
    2026-05-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-5468
    Meeting state
    media evidence
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
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    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: The meeting scheduled on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building, did not have a quorum present. In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:01 a.m. In pursuance of the order previously made, the Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-05-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-4772
    Meeting state
    scheduled no quorum
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-05-21 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
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    Actual start
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    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-3
    Committee name
    Economic and Community Development
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Economic and Community Development submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators McMorrow (C), Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber The Committee on Energy and Environment reported House Bill No. 4192, entitled A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 3122 (MCL 324.3122), as amended by 2023 PA 140. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Sean McCann Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators McCann, Singh, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki and Outman 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
    2026-05-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-4590
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-05-21 12:00:00.000000
    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, May 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators McCann (C), Singh, Bayer, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki , Damoose and Outman Excused: Senators Shink, Lauwers, Hauck and Bellino
    Location
    Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-05-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-4591
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-05-21 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-05-21 10:27:00.000000
    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, May 21, 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 May 20, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 770 before the committee: SB 770 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade A milk law of 2001," by amending section 6 (MCL 288.476), as amended by 2018 PA 623. Representative Harris moved to report out SB 770 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HCR 7 before the committee: HCR 7 (Rep. Meerman) A concurrent resolution applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HCR 7 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5123 and HB 5124 before the committee: HB 5123 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled "Uniform video services local franchise act," by amending section 1 (MCL 484.3301). HB 5124 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled "Uniform video services local franchise act," by amending section 12 (MCL 484.3312). Representative Harris and Jason Colella, representing the office of Representative Snyder, testified in support of HB 5123 and HB 5124. Damon Stewart, representing Dish Network and DirecTV, testified in support of HB 5123. Questions and discussions followed. Doug Matthews, representing the City of Grand Rapids, testified in opposition to HB 5123. Questions and discussions followed. Mike Watza, representing the City of Warren, PROTEC, and MICMA, testified in opposition to HB 5123. Questions and discussions followed. Tom Norton, representing WKTV, testified in opposition to HB 5123. Questions and discussions followed. Ian Locke, representing Orion Township, testified in opposition to HB 5123. Questions and discussions followed. Hamlin Wade, representing DirecTV and DirecTV Stream, testified in support of HB 5123. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5123, but did not wish to speak: Teri Stiles, representing Oxford Community TV. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5123 and HB 5124, but did not wish to speak: Reka Holley Voelker, representing the Michigan Public Service Commission. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:27 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-05-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-453
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-05-21 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-05-21 10:16:00.000000
    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, May 21, 2026 9:00 AM Room 519, House Office Building The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona. The Chair requested attendance to be called: Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Absent: Rep. Whitsett. Excused: Rep. Whitsett. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5105 and HB 5107 before the committee: HB 5105 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7401 (MCL 333.7401), as amended by 2016 PA 548. HB 5107 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending sections 5 and 15 (MCL 333.27955 and 333.27965). Ashley Steffan and Scott Teter, both representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General, testified in support of HB 5105 and HB 5107. Questions and discussions followed. Cassin Coleman, representing the MiNORML / Cannabis Consumer Advocacy, testified in opposition to HB 5105 and HB 5107. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5105 and HB 5107, but did not wish to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5105 and HB 5107, but did not wish to speak: Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5105. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5105 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Dievendorf. Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5107. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Dievendorf. Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5107 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Dievendorf. The Chair laid HB 5995 before the committee: HB 5995 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 320a (MCL 257.320a), as amended by 2023 PA 39. Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 5995. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5995, but did not wish to speak: Sam Olsen, representing Bus Patrol. Lance Binoniemi, representing MITA. Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 5995 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf. Nays: Rep. Wendzel. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5902 before the committee: HB 5902 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," by amending section 25 (MCL 338.2225), as amended by 2023 PA 131. Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 5902. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5902, but did not wish to speak: David Dagenias, representing the Michigan College of Beauty. Scott Weaver, representing the Douglas J Aveda salon. Stacy Wells, representing the Le'Sprit Academy. Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5902 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5755 before the committee: HB 5755 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 274. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5755, but did not wish to speak: Katharine Hude, representing the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association. Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5755. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Rigas moved to report out HB 5755 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5805, HB 5806 and HB 5807 before the committee: HB 5805 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending section 22 (MCL 125.1422), as amended by 2012 PA 327, and by adding section 22e. HB 5806 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 279, 679, and 821. HB 5807 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 476a and 476b (MCL 500.476a and 500.476b), as amended by 2007 PA 187. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5805, HB 5806 and HB 5807, but did not wish to speak: Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber. Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Colin Nikells, representing Advantage Capital. Sugar Creek Capital. Amplify GR. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Bill Stone, representing the MI Catholic Conference. Jennifer Bowman, representing the MSHDA. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5805. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5805 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 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Witwer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5806. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5806 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Rigas moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5807. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5807 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5931 before the committee: HB 5931 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 12606a (MCL 333.12606a), as amended by 2023 PA 318. Seth Tompkins, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5931. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5931, but did not wish to speak: Alex Morris, representing the MI Bankers. Andrew Schepers, representing the Cigar Association of America. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5931, but did not wish to speak: Molly Medenblik, representing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Amanda Klein, representing the American Heart Association. The Chair laid HB 5472 before the committee: HB 5472 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled "Tobacco products tax act," by amending section 6 (MCL 205.426), as amended by 2022 PA 171. Kal Turfah, representing Chase Cash and Carry, testified in support of HB 5472. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5472, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Schepers, representing the Cigar Association of America. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5472, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The Chair laid HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935 before the committee: HB 5932 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 11a. HB 5933 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 11 (MCL 125.1511). HB 5934 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 11 (MCL 125.1511). HB 5935 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 11 (MCL 125.1511). Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935. Questions and discussions followed. Emily D'Agnstini, representing the International Council of Shopping Centers, testified in support of HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935, but did not wish to speak: Jaimie Cavanaugh, representing the Pacific Legal Foundation. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing the AFP-Michigan. Kirstie Sieloff, representing Abundant Housing Michigan. Ron Kendall, representing ABC of Michigan. Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber. Tim Langholz, representing the NFIB. Eric Shappell, representing ABC of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5932 and HB 5933, but did not wish to speak: Alex Morris, representing the MI Bankers Association. Representative Hoadley 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 Aragona adjourned the meeting at 10:16 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
    2026-05-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-454
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-05-21 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-05-21 11:04:00.000000
    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, May 21, 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, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Absent: None. Excused: None. Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5815 and HB 5816 before the committee: HB 5815 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending section 61 (MCL 24.261), as amended by 1982 PA 413. HB 5816 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 79 and 106 (MCL 24.279 and 24.306). Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 5815 and HB 5816. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5817 before the committee: HB 5817 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 39 and 45 (MCL 24.239 and 24.245), section 39 as amended by 2011 PA 239 and section 45 as amended by 2023 PA 104, and by adding sections 47a and 67c. Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 5817. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5818 before the committee: HB 5818 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 3, 5, 33, 44, 46, 47, and 52 (MCL 24.203, 24.205, 24.233, 24.244, 24.246, 24.247, and 24.252), section 3 as amended by 2022 PA 221, section 5 as amended by 2016 PA 513, sections 33, 44, and 47 as amended by 2024 PA 9, section 46 as amended by 2006 PA 247, and section 52 as amended by 2004 PA 491, and by adding sections 67, 67a, and 67b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. At 10:52 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:53 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona called the committee back to order. Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 5818. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5815, HB 5816, HB 5817 and HB 5818, but did not wish to speak: Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Michael Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Jamie Cavanaugh, representing the Pacific Legal Foundation. Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity Michigan. At 10:59 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona laid the committee at ease. At 11:00 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5498 before the committee: HB 5498 (Rep. Borton) A bill to require certain agencies to designate certain employees to certain positions to manage the issuance of permits. Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5498. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5498 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: Reps. Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5498, but did not wish to speak: Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5498, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. 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 Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5501. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5501 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: Reps. Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. 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 Aragona moved to report out HB 5536 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: Reps. Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5501 and HB 5536, but did not wish to speak: Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. 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 DeBoer moved to report out HB 5557 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: Reps. Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5501, HB 5536 and HB 5557, but did not wish to speak: Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5739 before the committee: HB 5739 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5410 and 5423 (MCL 700.5410 and 700.5423), as amended by 2012 PA 173. Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5739 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5740 before the committee: HB 5740 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5106, 5314, and 5319 (MCL 700.5106, 700.5314, and 700.5319), section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5314 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section 5319 as added by 2012 PA 173. Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5740. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5740 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:04 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 428, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2026-05-21
    Meeting id
    meeting-455
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-05-21 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2026-05-21
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
148
Observation state
observations found
Sitting count
2
Sittings
  • Chamber
    house
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2026-HJ-05-21-040
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    48
    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
    2026-05-21T12:00:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2026-05-21
    Sitting id
    sitting-318
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2026-SJ-05-21-046
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    12
    Quorum method
    explicit language
    Quorum state
    quorum confirmed
    Quorum text
    The roll was called by the Secretary of the Senate, who announced that a quorum was present.
    Roll call count
    0
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2026-05-21
    Sitting id
    sitting-319

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