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2026-06-18

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For 2026-06-18, the release reports observations found. It contains 2116 attributable activity rows naming 148 members.

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2
Committee meetings
8

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8
Committee meetings
  • Actual end
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    Chamber
    house
    Committee id
    committee-398
    Committee name
    Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
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    Location
    Not recorded
    Media count
    1
    Meeting date
    2026-06-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-5474
    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: Meeting held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Absent: Senator Runestad
    Location
    Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-06-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-4614
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-06-18 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
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    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, June 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building Present: Senators McCann (C), Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck and Bellino The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported Senate Bill No. 712, entitled A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 8501 and 8507 (MCL 600.8501 and 600.8507), section 8501 as amended by 2016 PA 165 and section 8507 as amended by 2005 PA 326. With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass. Stephanie Chang Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: None The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported Senate Bill No. 885, entitled A bill to create a parent and child legal representation commission and an office of parent and child legal representation; to prescribe the commission’s and office’s powers and duties; and to provide for appropriations. With the recommendation that the bill pass. Stephanie Chang Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported Senate Bill No. 1015, entitled A bill to create the office of community violence intervention and prevention services; to prescribe the powers and duties of the office; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. With the recommendation that the bill pass. Stephanie Chang Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported Senate Bill No. 1016, entitled A bill to create the community violence intervention and prevention grant program; to create the community violence intervention and prevention fund and provide for the administration and distribution of the fund; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules. With the recommendation that the bill pass. Stephanie Chang Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: None The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported House Bill No. 4025, entitled A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4 ll (MCL 205.54 ll ), as added by 2023 PA 15. With the recommendation that the bill pass. Stephanie Chang Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Santana and Johnson Nays: Senator Irwin The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported House Bill No. 4026, entitled A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4 ll (MCL 205.94 ll ), as added by 2023 PA 14. With the recommendation that the bill pass. Stephanie Chang Chairperson To Report Out: Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Santana and Johnson Nays: Senator Irwin The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
    Location
    Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-06-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-4613
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-06-18 13:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-06-18 09:33:00.000000
    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, June 18, 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 June 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6009 before the committee: HB 6009 (Rep. Roth) A bill to regulate certain provisions in certain public employment contracts; to limit severance payments to certain public employees and public officers; and to require the disclosure or publication of certain public employment contracts. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 6009 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 HB 5145 before the committee: HB 5145 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 10h. Representative Harris offered the following amendment to HB 5145: 1. Amend page 1, line 5, after "under" by striking out "the" and inserting "any". Representative Harris moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5145. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 5145. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5145, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Caleigh Bedwin, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Elly Jordan, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Representative Harris moved to report HB 5145, as amended, as substitute (H-2). 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 5713 before the committee: HB 5713 (Rep. Martin) A bill to designate April 19 of each year as Patriots' Day. Representative Martin testified in support of HB 5713. Questions and discussions followed. Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5713 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 4-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fitzgerald. The Chair laid HB 5283 before the committee: HB 5283 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to designate the Honor and Remember flag as the official symbol of remembrance of the state of Michigan. Representative Johnsen and Sam Larey, representing the Office of Representative Frisbie, testified in support of HB 5283. Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5283 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:33 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 307, House Office Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-06-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-488
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-06-18 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    senate
    Committee id
    committee-11
    Committee name
    Labor
    Evidence text
    The Committee on Labor submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building Present: Senators Cherry (C), Camilleri, Cavanagh, Greene and Albert Scheduled Meetings Transportation and Infrastructure – Wednesday, June 24, 9:15 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5323 Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:47 a.m. The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. DANIEL OBERLIN Secretary of the Senate
    Location
    Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-06-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-4616
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-06-18 12:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-06-18 10:25:00.000000
    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, June 18, 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, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Absent: Reps. Wendzel, Thompson and Whitsett. Excused: Reps. Wendzel, Thompson and Whitsett. Representative Neyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6007 before the committee: HB 6007 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending sections 3105, 3113, 3129, 3139, 4101, 4105, 5101, and 6103 (MCL 289.3105, 289.3113, 289.3129, 289.3139, 289.4101, 289.4105, 289.5101, and 289.6103), sections 3105 and 5101 as amended by 2012 PA 178, section 3113 as amended by 2016 PA 188, section 3139 as amended by 2007 PA 113, section 4101 as amended by 2010 PA 112, and section 4105 as amended by 2025 PA 43. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6007. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to report out HB 6007 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 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5116 before the committee: HB 5116 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled "Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act," by amending section 41 (MCL 432.141), as added by 2019 PA 159. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5116, but did not wish to speak: Henry Yanez, representing The Autism Society. Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5116. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Rigas moved to report out HB 5116 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Grant. The Chair laid HB 6074 before the committee: HB 6074 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to prohibit certain companies from acquiring or purchasing certain residential property; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; and to prescribe certain penalties, civil sanctions, and remedies. Representative Bohnak testified in support of HB 6074. Questions and discussions followed. Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors, testified in opposition to HB 6074. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6074, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the MI Forward Network. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6074, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 6098 and HB 6099 before the committee: HB 6098 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152, and by adding section 3q. HB 6099 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 2011 PA 15, entitled "Shopping reform and modernization act," by amending sections 2 and 7 (MCL 445.312 and 445.317). Representative Linting testified in support of HB 6098 and HB 6099. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Frisbie testified in support of HB 6098 and HB 6099. Questions and discussions followed. Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Realtors Association, testified with no position on HB 6098 and HB 6099. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6098. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fairbairn offered the following amendment to HB 6098: 1. Amend page 10, line 22, after the second "pricing" by inserting a comma and "taxes, delivery fees,". Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the amendment to HB 6098. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6099. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting offered the following amendment to HB 6099: 1. Amend page 3, line 6, after the second "pricing" by inserting a comma and "taxes, delivery fees,". Representative Linting moved to adopt the amendment to HB 6099. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5967 and HB 5973 before the committee: HB 5967 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 2022 PA 6, entitled "Michigan first-time home buyer savings program act," by amending section 5 (MCL 565.1005). HB 5973 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2025 PA 24. Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 5967 and HB 5973 Questions and discussions followed. Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors, testified in support of HB 5967 and HB 5973. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5967 and HB 5973, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5518 before the committee: HB 5518 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 1114 (MCL 436.2114), as amended by 2011 PA 27. Nicole Noll-Williams, CEO, representing the Capital Regional International Airport, testified in support of HB 5518. Questions and discussions followed. Ron Lemcool, Owner, representing the Cherry County Cafe and Gift Shop, testified in support of HB 5518. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5518, but did not wish to speak: Craig Williams, Airport Director, representing the Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport. Kevin Klein, CEO, representing Cherry Capital Airport - Traverse City. Torrence Richardson, CEO, representing Gerald R. Ford International Airport. James Candeis, Airport Director, representing MBS International Airport. James Canders, President, representing the Michigan Association of Airport Executives. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5518, but did not wish to speak: David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid HB 5040, HB 5041, HB 5042 and HB 5043 before the committee: HB 5040 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to authorize certain activities involving industrial hemp and certain consumable hemp products; to require the licensing of certain people; to provide for the sampling and testing of certain consumable hemp products; to establish labeling requirements for certain consumable hemp products; to provide for the collection of fees; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to create certain funds; to require the promulgation of rules; to prohibit certain acts and prescribe civil sanctions and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5041 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending the title and sections 102, 206, 502, and 505 (MCL 333.27102, 333.27206, 333.27502, and 333.27505), the title and sections 502 and 505 as amended by 2018 PA 648, section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57, and section 206 as amended by 2020 PA 207. HB 5042 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled "Industrial hemp growers act," by amending sections 103, 211, 303, and 307 (MCL 333.29103, 333.29211, 333.29303, and 333.29307), section 103 as amended by 2021 PA 58 and sections 211, 303, and 307 as amended by 2021 PA 4. HB 5043 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending sections 3 and 8 (MCL 333.27953 and 333.27958), as amended by 2023 PA 166. Representative Bruck testified in support of HB 5040, HB 5041, HB 5042 and HB 5043. Questions and discussions followed. Representative McKinney testified in support of HB 5040, HB 5041, HB 5042 and HB 5043. Questions and discussions followed. Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, testified in support of HB 5040, HB 5041, HB 5042 and HB 5043. Questions and discussions followed. Robin Schneider and Kyleigh Cummings, both representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association (MiCIA)), testified in support of HB 5040, HB 5041, HB 5042 and HB 5043. Questions and discussions followed. Blain Becktold, representing iHemp Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5040, HB 5041, HB 5042 and HB 5043. Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel, Thompson and 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 10:25 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
    2026-06-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-489
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-06-18 09:00:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    2026-06-18 11:14:00.000000
    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, June 18, 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 Herzberg moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4864 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 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 and Representative Fox testified in support of HB 4864 and HB 5975. Questions and discussions followed. Janet Timbs, representing the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, testified with a neutral position on HB 5975. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4864 and HB 5975, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabbi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Chardaé Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Michael McKnight, representing the Green and Healthy Home Initiative. Ta'Sheera Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Cyndi Ruper, representing the National Resource Defense Council. Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan. Mary Sue Schottenfels, representing the Ecology Center. Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4864, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The Chair laid HB 5716 before the committee: HB 5716 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 19 (MCL 125.1519), as amended by 2002 PA 721. Representative Wortz and John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association, testified in support of HB 5716. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5716, but did not wish to speak: Nikki Scott, representing the Michigan Realtors. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Kirstie Sieloff, representing Abundant Housing Michigan. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5716, but did not wish to speak: Griff Drew, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 5936, HB 5937 and HB 5938 before the committee: HB 5936 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1307 (MCL 324.1307), as amended by 2018 PA 631. HB 5937 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 1301, 1305, 1307, 3112, and 30307 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1305, 324.1307, 324.3112, and 324.30307), section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1305 as amended by 2011 PA 246, sections 1307 and 30307 as amended by 2018 PA 631, and section 3112 as amended by 2018 PA 667. HB 5938 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30307 (MCL 324.30307), as amended by 2018 PA 631. Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 5936, HB 5937 and HB 5938. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5936 and HB 5938, but did not wish to speak: Nikki Scott and Shawn Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors. Dave Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association. Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan. Ed Eickhiff, representing the Michigan Commercial Real Estate PAC. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5936 and HB 5938, but did not wish to speak: Dylan Gebhard, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The Chair laid HB 5957 before the committee: HB 5957 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110. Representative DeBoer and Jake Jelsema testified in support of HB 5957. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5957. 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 5957 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Farhat and Liberati. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5957, but did not wish to speak: Mike Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 6016 before the committee: HB 6016 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2024 PA 49. Representative Koleszar testified in support of HB 6016. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6016, but did not wish to speak: Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. Mike Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 6016 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 5544 before the committee: HB 5544 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to regulate the business of money transmission; to require the licensing of persons engaged in the business of money transmission; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers and entities; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5544. 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 Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5544. 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 5544 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). 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 following people submitted a card in support of HB 5544, but did not wish to speak: Ross Yednock, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Dan Lewis, representing the National Payroll Reporting Consortium. Amy Miller, representing ADP. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:14 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov
    Location
    Room 428, State Capitol Building
    Media count
    2
    Meeting date
    2026-06-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-490
    Meeting state
    held
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-06-18 10:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
  • Actual end
    Not recorded
    Actual start
    Not recorded
    Chamber
    joint
    Committee id
    committee-321
    Committee name
    Sentencing Commission
    Evidence text
    The Sentencing Commission submitted the following: Meeting held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., South State Room, Heritage Hall, Capitol Building Present: Senator McBroom Excused: Senator Santana
    Location
    South State Room, Heritage Hall, Capitol Building
    Media count
    0
    Meeting date
    2026-06-18
    Meeting id
    meeting-4615
    Meeting state
    held
    Minutes url
    Not recorded
    Quorum state
    quorum not determined
    Scheduled start
    2026-06-18 11:30:00.000000
    Session name
    2025-2026
Day date
2026-06-18
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-06-18-049
    Linked media count
    2
    Named action count
    23
    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
    7
    Scheduled start
    2026-06-18T12:00:00
    Scheduled state
    weekly schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2026-06-18
    Sitting id
    sitting-336
  • Chamber
    senate
    Evidence status
    convened journal
    Journal object name
    2026-SJ-06-18-055
    Linked media count
    1
    Named action count
    49
    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
    15
    Scheduled start
    Not recorded
    Scheduled state
    official schedule observed
    Session name
    2025-2026
    Sitting date
    2026-06-18
    Sitting id
    sitting-337

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