evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4595 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, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4700 before the committee: HB 4700 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 107 (MCL 436.1107), as amended by 2021 PA 19.


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evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4700. 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, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4700 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, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4663 before the committee: HB 4663 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 1016. Representative VanderWall testified in support of HB 4663. Questions and discussions followed. David Martin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, testified with a neutral position on HB 4663. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4663, but did not wish to speak: Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild. The Chair laid HB 4422 before the committee: HB 4422 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as amended by 2022 PA 142. Representative Wendzel testified in support of HB 4422. Questions and discussions followed. Steve Rochow, representing the RNDC Michigan, testified in support of HB 4422. Questions and discussions followed. Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association, testified in support of HB 4422. Questions and discussions followed. Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, testified in support of HB 4422. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4422, but did not wish to speak: Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Winn Atkins, representing Sazerac. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association. Matt Miner, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. Jim Moran, representing the MSA. Brian Pizzuti, representing the RNDC. Auday Arabo, representing Benchmark Beverage. Kevin Koke, representing Erdington Spirits. Joe Cekola, representing Imperial Beverage. Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing the Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.


evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Neeley 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 10:10 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 21, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4160 before the committee: HB 4160 (Rep. Johnsen) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 32 and 45 (MCL 24.232 and 24.245), as amended by 2023 PA 104. Representative Johnson, Mike Witkowski, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, and Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business testified in support of HB 4160. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4160, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity. Alexander Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Michael Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4160, but did not wish to speak: Bee Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals. The Chair laid HB 4279 before the committee: HB 4279 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to create a Michigan Army National Guard and Air National Guard apprenticeship program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4279. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4279 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4279, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4039 before the committee: HB 4039 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending section 39 (MCL 24.239), as amended by 2011 PA 239. Representative Outman testified in support of HB 4039. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4306 before the committee: HB 4306 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 309 (MCL 257.309), as amended by 2022 PA 45, and by adding section 309a. Representative Vanderwall testified in support of HB 4306. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4306, but did not wish to speak: Andrea Schotthoefer, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4306, but did not wish to speak: Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to excuse Representative Herzberg from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:05 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4793, HB 4794 and HB 4795 before the committee: HB 4793 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 309 and 310 (MCL 168.309 and 168.310), section 309 as added by 2004 PA 288 and section 310 as added by 2003 PA 302. HB 4794 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending sections 156 and 157 (MCL 389.156 and 389.157). HB 4795 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 861 (MCL 380.861), as amended by 2008 PA 1. Representative Hoadley testified in support of HB 4793, HB 4794 and HB 4795. Questions and discussions followed. Steve Johnson, a former State Representative, testified in support of HB 4793, HB 4794 and HB 4795. Questions and discussions followed. Lisa Capatina, representing themselves, testified with a neutral position on HB 4793, HB 4794, and HB 4795. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4793, HB 4794 and HB 4795, but did not wish to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Melanie Macey, representing Promote the Vote. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4794, but did not wish to speak: Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community College Association. The Chair laid HB 4736 before the committee: HB 4736 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 194, 195, and 198 (MCL 168.194, 168.195, and 168.198), sections 195 and 198 as amended by 2012 PA 276.


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4736. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden and Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4736 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden and Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4736, but did not wish to speak: Melanie Macey, representing Promote the Vote.


evidence_text: Representative Wooden moved to excuse Representative Xiong from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:17 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 26, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729 before the committee: HB 4727 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5106, 5313, and 5409 (MCL 700.5106, 700.5313, and 700.5409), section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5313 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section 5409 as amended by 2000 PA 463. HB 4728 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 303a (MCL 339.303a), as amended by 2014 PA 265, and by adding article 14A. HB 4729 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 628 (MCL 330.1628), as amended by 1995 PA 290. At 12:08 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:09 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak called the committee back to order. Representative Schmaltz, Representative VanderWall, and Representative Wilson, testified in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729. Questions and discussions followed. At 12:19 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid the committee at ease. At 12:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Dr. Bob Powell, representing the Family Service & Children's Aid, Jackson County, testified in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729. Questions and discussions followed. Georgie Callis and Amy Kraydich, representing the Michigan Guardianship Association, testified in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729. Questions and discussions followed. Steve Burnham testified in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729. Questions and discussions followed. Anthony Palmieri, representing the Deputy Inspector General and Chief Guardianship Investigator, County of Palm Beach, Florida, testified in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729, but did not wish to speak: Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association. Kevin Mckinney, representing the Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council. Richie Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan. Kevin Mckinney, representing the Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:16 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4747 before the committee: HB 4747 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2023 PA 4. At 10:33 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:34 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie called the committee back to order. Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 4747. Jenny Brown, representing Dutton Farms, testified in support of HB 4747. Kyle Innes, representing the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, testified in support of HB 4747. At 10:44 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie laid the committee at ease. At 10:46 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4375 and HB 4376 before the committee: HB 4375 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 2 (MCL 205.92), as amended by 2023 PA 94. HB 4376 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 1 (MCL 205.51), as amended by 2023 PA 20. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4375 and HB 4376, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4375 and HB 4376, but did not wish to speak: Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T. Max Oliver, representing Asurion.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4375 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette and Tyrone Carter. Nays: Rep. Paiz. Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Neeley and Young.


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to report out HB 4376 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette and Tyrone Carter. Nays: Rep. Paiz. Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Neeley and Young.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representatives Breen and Posthumus from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 10:48 AM. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 26, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a Presentation from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel. Elizabeth Hertel, Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, gave a presentation. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Amie Carter. Jim Casha, representing Kids and Adults with FASD. Rachel Cuschieri-Murray. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 10:46 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4809 before the committee: HB 4809 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending the title and section 219 (MCL 257.219), the title as amended by 2016 PA 32 and section 219 as amended by 2018 PA 74, and by adding sections 820a and 820b. Representative Posthumous testified in support of HB 4809. Questions and discussions followed. Ken Dobson, representing the Detroit International Bridge Company, testified in support of HB 4809. Questions and discussions followed. Randy Spader, representing the Detroit International Bridge Company, testified in support of HB 4809. Questions and discussions followed. Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB 4809. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4834 and HB 4835 before the committee: HB 4834 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled "Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 51, 52, 53, 55, 76, 76a, 77, 80b, 80e, 82, 86, 109, and 155 (MCL 259.2, 259.3, 259.7, 259.8, 259.9, 259.26, 259.27, 259.33, 259.34, 259.35, 259.51, 259.52, 259.53, 259.55, 259.76, 259.76a, 259.77, 259.80b, 259.80e, 259.82, 259.86, 259.109, and 259.155), the title as amended by 2015 PA 95, sections 2, 3, 8, 9, 51, and 86 as amended by 2002 PA 35, section 7 as amended by 2015 PA 261, section 26 as amended by 1992 PA 308, section 34 as amended by 2015 PA 259, section 35 as amended by 2015 PA 258, section 76 as amended by 1988 PA 391, sections 76a, 77, 82, and 155 as amended and sections 80b and 80e as added by 1996 PA 370, and section 109 as added by 2002 PA 90, and by adding section 89c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4835 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act," by amending section 2 (MCL 28.602), as amended by 2021 PA 42. Representative Jamie Greene testified in support of HB 4834 and HB 4835. Questions and discussions followed. Bryan Budds, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified in support of HB 4834 and HB 4835. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Bruck moved to excuse Representative Herzberg from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at 12:57 PM. Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 03, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4402 before the committee: HB 4402 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 5431 and 5432 (MCL 333.5431 and 333.5432), section 5431 as amended by 2002 PA 691 and section 5432 as added by 2006 PA 31, and by adding section 5143. At 9:06 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:07 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson called the committee back to order. Representative VanderWall testified in support of HB 4402. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Chelsea Conrad, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition, testified in support of HB 4402. Questions and discussions followed. Kim Williams, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4402. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Megan Pesch, representing the National CMV Foundation, testified in support of HB 4402. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4108, HB 4847 and HB 4107 before the committee: HB 4108 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled "An act to relieve certain persons from civil liability when rendering emergency care, when rendering care to persons involved in competitive sports under certain circumstances, or when participating in a mass immunization program approved by the department of public health," (MCL 691.1501 to 691.1507) by adding section 8. HB 4847 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 2006 PA 23, entitled "An act to regulate certain health clubs with respect to potential medical emergencies; and to provide for civil sanctions," by amending section 3 (MCL 333.26313). HB 4107 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1170a (MCL 380.1170a), as added by 2016 PA 388. Representatives Harris, Frisbie, and Prestin testified in support of HB 4108 and HB 4847. Questions and discussions followed. Laura Walker, representing Stop the Bleed, testified in support of HB 4108 and HB 4847. Dana Lockwood, representing Stop the Bleed, testified in support of HB 4108 and HB 4847. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4108 and HB 4847, but did not wish to speak: The Michigan Trauma Coalition. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The Chair laid HB 4841 before the committee: HB 4841 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2848 and 2854 (MCL 333.2848 and 333.2854), as amended by 2023 PA 209. Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4841. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4841, but did not wish to speak: Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan. Katherine Bussard, representing Salt and Light Global. Jeff Hewson, representing the Michigan Family Forum. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4841 and HB 4847, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.


evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Foreman 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 10:08 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 03, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4726 before the committee: HB 4726 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2024 PA 248. Don Haney, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council, testified in support of HB 4726. Questions and discussions followed. Renee Beniak, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, Michigan County Medical Care Facilities Council, testified in support of HB 4726. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Bierlein testified in support of HB 4726. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4726, but did not wish to speak: Richie Farron, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan. Dalton Herbel, representing the Leading Age Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer 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 12:10 PM. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 03, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to excuse Representative BeGole from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4596 before the committee: HB 4596 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 1034 and 1044 (MCL 330.2034 and 330.2044). The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4596, but did not wish to speak: Gabrielle Dressner, representing the ACLU of Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4596 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. The Chair laid HB 4667 and HB 4668 before the committee: HB 4667 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 411y. HB 4668 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to require large developers to implement safety and security protocols to manage critical risks of foundation models; to prescribe the duties of large developers; to provide protection for certain employees; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe civil sanctions and provide remedies. Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber, testified in opposition to HB 4668. Chair Lightner testified in support of HB 4667 and HB 4668. Questions and discussions followed. Felix de Simone, representing Pause AI US, testified in support of HB 4667 and HB 4668. Questions and discussions followed. Rob Eleved, representing the Transparency Coalition, testified in support of HB 4667 and HB 4668. Questions and discussions followed. Tyler Diers, representing TechNet, testified in opposition to HB 4667 and HB 4668. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4667, but did not wish to speak: Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4668, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Doris, representing Secure AI. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4668, but did not wish to speak: Patricia Herndon, representing the MI Bankers Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4667 and HB 4668, but did not wish to speak: Jacqui Dolce, representing the GR Chamber. Matt Sowash, representing the American Innovators Network. Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4668 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:09 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 03, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4427 before the committee: HB 4427 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency management act," (MCL 30.401 to 30.421) by adding section 10a.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4427. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a presentation on PFAS destructor or reducer technologies and companies increasing operations in Michigan before the committee. CEO David Trueba, representing Revive Environmental, gave a presentation about PFAS technology. Questions and discussions followed. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4427. Representative St. Germain and Nathan Kissling testified in support of HB 4427. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4427, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Nichole Keway Biber, representing Clean Water Action.


evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representative Myers-Phillips from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:59 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Xiong moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 09, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729 before the committee: HB 4727 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5106, 5313, and 5409 (MCL 700.5106, 700.5313, and 700.5409), section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5313 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section 5409 as amended by 2000 PA 463. HB 4728 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 303a (MCL 339.303a), as amended by 2014 PA 265, and by adding article 14A. HB 4729 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 628 (MCL 330.1628), as amended by 1995 PA 290. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Master, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Jason Lachowski, representing the AARP Michigan. Roslund Harris testified in support of HB 4727 and HB 4728.


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to report out HB 4727 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4728. The motion prevailed 8-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Byrnes and Xiong.


evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 4728 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.


evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 4729 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to excuse Representative Young from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:10 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 09, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4799 before the committee: HB 4799 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 44b (MCL 211.44b), as added by 1994 PA 297. Representative Lightner, joined by Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and Zachary Matice, representing ITC Holdings Corp, testified in support of HB 4799. Questions and discussion followed. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association, testified in opposition to HB 4799. Alan Fox, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers, testified in opposition to HB 4799. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4799, but did not wish to speak: Tony Mosesso, representing ITC Holdings Corp. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Shawon Cecil, representing Michigan Realtors. Doug Roberts, representing Consumers Energy. Andrew Martin, representing Meijer. Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4799, but did not wish to speak: John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Joe Snyder, representing the City of Rochester Hills. John Shay, representing the City of Wyoming. The Chair laid HB 4431 and HB 4432 before the committee: HB 4431 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 281. HB 4432 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 282. Representative Bierlein and Representative Frisbie, joined by Scott Brooks, representing the Van Buren Fire Chiefs' Association, testified in support of HB 4431 and HB 4432. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4747 before the committee: HB 4747 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2023 PA 4. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4747, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Innes, representing the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4747, but did not wish to speak: Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4747 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona and Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter and Neeley.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to excuse Representatives Posthumus, Breen, Young and Paiz from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 11:13 AM. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4790 and HB 4791 before the committee: HB 4790 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17033 and 17533 (MCL 333.17033 and 333.17533), as amended by 1994 PA 234. HB 4791 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 9135. Representative Thompson, joined by Representative Steckloff, testified in support of HB 4790 and HB 4791. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4790 and HB 4791, but did not wish to speak: Graham Filler, representing Astellas. The Chair laid HB 4857 before the committee: HB 4857 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 20981 and 20982 (MCL 333.20981 and 333.20982), section 20981 as amended by 2020 PA 48 and section 20982 as added by 2016 PA 40. Representative Bruck, joined by David Edwards, representing the Michigan Crisis Response Association, testified in support of HB 4857. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4107, HB 4108, HB 4847 and HB 4402 before the committee: HB 4107 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1170a (MCL 380.1170a), as added by 2016 PA 388. HB 4108 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled "An act to relieve certain persons from civil liability when rendering emergency care, when rendering care to persons involved in competitive sports under certain circumstances, or when participating in a mass immunization program approved by the department of public health," (MCL 691.1501 to 691.1507) by adding section 8. HB 4847 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 2006 PA 23, entitled "An act to regulate certain health clubs with respect to potential medical emergencies; and to provide for civil sanctions," by amending section 3 (MCL 333.26313). HB 4402 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 5431 and 5432 (MCL 333.5431 and 333.5432), section 5431 as amended by 2002 PA 691 and section 5432 as added by 2006 PA 31, and by adding section 5143. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4107, but did not wish to speak: Taryn Gal, representing the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4108, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4402, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Alisha Cottrell, representing Henry Ford Health. Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4402, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4107 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4108. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 4108 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4847 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 4402 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Foreman 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 9:52 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4860 before the committee: HB 4860 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 3406ss. Chair Harris testified in support of HB 4860. Bill Sullivan, representing the Michigan Dental Association, testified in support of HB 4860. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4860, but did not wish to speak: Manny Lentine, representing the Council of Michigan Dental Specialties. Kevin Mckinney, representing the Michigan Association of Orthodontists. Parker Fisher, representing the Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.


evidence_text: 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 12:09 PM. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4421 before the committee: HB 4421 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 1506. Representative Kunse testified in support of HB 4421. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4421, but did not wish to speak: Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Derek Dalling, representing the Genesee County Drain Commission. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4421, but did not wish to speak: Sydney Hart, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The Chair laid HB 4073 before the committee: HB 4073 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1602 (MCL 324.1602), as added by 1995 PA 60, and by adding section 1507. Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4073. Questions and discussions followed. Greg Eagle, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards, testified in opposition to HB 4073 and HB 4421. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4073, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The Chair laid a presentation by Hunt Michigan Collaborative before the committee. Brian Farmer and Mike Mitchell, representing the Hunt Michigan Collaborative, gave an overview of the Hunt Michigan Collaborative’s work and goals for the future. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to excuse Representatives McFall, Arbit and Foreman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:27 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid the presentation on a Report from the Small Business Association of Michigan on Michigan’s Small Business Climate before the committee. Brian Calley, CEO, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, provided a presentation on a Report from the Small Business Association of Michigan on Michigan’s Small Business Climate. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to excuse Representative Coffia from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 11:49 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4204. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fairbairn.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4204 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fairbairn.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4205. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4205 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4823 and HB 4824 before the committee: HB 4823 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 105, 303, 526, 607, 609b, and 1025 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1303, 436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, and 436.2025), section 105 as amended by 2022 PA 226, section 303 as amended by 2018 PA 154, section 526 as amended by 2020 PA 111, section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417, section 609b as added by 2016 PA 81, and section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and by adding section 412. HB 4824 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as amended by 2022 PA 226, and by adding section 604. Chair Aragona, testified in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Bierlein, testified in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824. Questions and discussions followed. Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824. Questions and discussions followed. Scott Graham and Scott Newman-Bale, testified in support of HB 4823. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824, but did not wish to speak: Larry Cekoya, representing Imperial Beverage. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4823, but did not wish to speak: Winn Atkins, representing Sazerac. Fred Schaible, representing Western Michigan University. Sean Hammond, representing the University of Michigan. John Kaczynski, representing Saginaw Valley State University. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4824, but did not wish to speak: Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4823. The motion prevailed 13-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Wendzel.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4823 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 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4824. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4824 with recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-3) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4422. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4663 before the committee: HB 4663 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 1016. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4663, but did not wish to speak: Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild. Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Nonprofit Association.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4663. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4663 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4422 before the committee: HB 4422 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as amended by 2022 PA 142. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4422, but did not wish to speak: Larry Cekoya, representing Imperial Beverage.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4422. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4422 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 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4774 before the committee: HB 4774 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 237b (MCL 18.1237b), as added by 2002 PA 504. Representative Fairbairn, testified in support of HB 4774. Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies, testified in support of HB 4774. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Hemp Beverage Alliance. Christopher Lackner, representing the Hemp Beverage Alliance, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Neeley and Dievendorf 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


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4039 before the committee: HB 4039 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending section 39 (MCL 24.239), as amended by 2011 PA 239.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4039 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: Rep. Liberati. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4160 before the committee: HB 4160 (Rep. Johnsen) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 32 and 45 (MCL 24.232 and 24.245), as amended by 2023 PA 104.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4160 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Liberati. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4039 and HB 4160, but did not wish to speak: Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4160, but did not wish to speak: Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. The Chair laid HB 4642 before the committee: HB 4642 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 15 (MCL 169.215), as amended by 2015 PA 269. Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4642. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4484 before the committee: HB 4484 (Rep. Fox) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109z. Representative Fox testified in support of HB 4484. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4484, but did not wish to speak: Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Hospital Association. The Chair laid HB 4509 before the committee: HB 4509 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16801 and 17601 (MCL 333.16801 and 333.17601), section 16801 as added by 2004 PA 97 and section 17601 as amended by 2016 PA 238, and by adding sections 16187, 16804, and 17603a. Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 4509. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4591 before the committee: HB 4591 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18101 (MCL 333.18101), as amended by 2019 PA 96, and by adding sections 16190a and 18105a. Representative Bohnak testified in support of HB 4591. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4509 and HB 4591, but did not wish to speak: Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Hospital Association. Jason Lachowski, representing the AARP of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4591, but did not wish to speak: Christopher DeBoer, representing the Michigan Health Counselors Association. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to excuse Representative Herzberg from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:03 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid Quarterly Report, dated September 18, 2025, before the committee. Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Quarterly Report, dated September 18, 2025.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumous moved to approve the Quarterly Report, dated September 18, 2025. The motion prevailed 4-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Hall, Posthumus and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to excuse Representative Puri from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 1:34 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 27, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4556 and HB 4557 before the committee: HB 4556 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170. HB 4557 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 22p and 104c (MCL 388.1622p and 388.1704c), section 22p as amended by 2024 PA 120 and section 104c as amended by 2021 PA 48; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4556. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4557. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4556 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4557 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4556 and HB 4557, but did not wish to speak: Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The Chair laid HB 4813 before the committee: HB 4813 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 2008 PA 160, entitled "An act entering into the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children: and for related purposes," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 3.1041 and 3.1042).


evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4813. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Pavlov and Michael Price, Senior Deputy Director & Director of Strategic Planning for the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affair, testified together in support of HB 4813. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4813, but did not wish to speak: Heather Feyerstein, representing the Department of Military and Veteran Affairs. The Chair laid HB 4895 before the committee: HB 4895 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 314 (MCL 339.314). Representative Linting testified in support of HB 4895. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4895, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 10:55 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 17, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4878 before the committee: HB 4878 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to require the reporting of certain information and to prescribe conduct related to drugs and the federal 340B program; to prescribe civil sanctions; to allow for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. Chair VanderWall testified in support of HB 4878. Chip Falahee, representing Bronson HealthCare, joined by Stephanie Fields, representing Corewell Health, testified with a neutral position on HB 4878. Questions and discussions followed. Morgan Halloran, representing PhRMA, testified in opposition to HB 4878. Questions and discussions followed. Emily Gibellina, representing AbbVie, testified in opposition to HB 4878. Questions and discussions followed. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in opposition to HB 4878. Questions and discussions followed. Leslie Baldwin, representing the Michigan Rare Coalition, testified in opposition to HB 4878. Questions and discussions followed. Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association, testified in support of HB 4878. Kelli Pardee, representing the Great Lakes Bay Health Center, testified in support of HB 4878. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4878, but did not wish to speak: Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity Michigan. Bryan Hannon, representing the Healthcare Distribution Alliance. Jodie Tierney, representing Neurocrine Biosciences. Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity. Chris Baggett, representing Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Sandie Benen, representing GSK. Edward Sagebiel, representing Lilly. David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Allyson Blandford, representing Amgen. Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition. Jessie Crews, representing Gilead Sciences. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4878, but did not wish to speak: Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health. Deidra Wilson, representing McLaren Health Care. Sonny Hoogendoorn, representing Corewell Health. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4878, but did not wish to speak: Jon Shiflett, representing Priority Health. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Kim Ross, representing Michigan Medicine. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Neeley 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 10:25 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to excuse Representatives Tyrone Carter and Scott from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4481, HB 4482 and HB 4483 before the committee: HB 4481 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," (MCL 28.421 to 28.435) by adding section 5p. HB 4482 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," (MCL 28.421 to 28.435) by adding section 5q. HB 4483 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5c (MCL 28.425c), as amended by 2015 PA 3. Representative Aragona, Representative Hoadley, and Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 4481, HB 4482 and HB 4483. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4481, HB 4482 and HB 4483, but did not wish to speak: Brian Darlas, representing the Paladin Academy. The Chair laid HB 4840 before the committee: HB 4840 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8031 (MCL 600.8031), as amended by 2017 PA 101. Chair Lightner testified in support of HB 4840. Questions and discussions followed. Retired Circuit Court Judge James Alexander, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4840. Questions and discussions followed. Judge Christopher Yates, representing the Michigan Judges Association, testified in support of HB 4840. Questions and discussions followed. Doug Toering, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4840. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4840, but did not wish to speak: Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office. The Chair laid HB 4690 and HB 4691 before the committee: HB 4690 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 479a (MCL 750.479a), as amended by 2012 PA 60. HB 4691 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 602a (MCL 257.602a), as amended by 1999 PA 73.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4690. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Hope and Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4690 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. Hope and Breen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4691. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Hope and Breen. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 4691 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Hope and Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:07 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 17, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4421 before the committee: HB 4421 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 1506.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4421. The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4421 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 10-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: Rep. McFall. The Chair laid HB 4073 before the committee: HB 4073 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1602 (MCL 324.1602), as added by 1995 PA 60, and by adding section 1507.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4073. The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 4073 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. Weiss, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Pass: Reps. McFall and Foreman. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4073 and HB 4421, but did not wish to speak: Sony Koch and Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity. Jamie Cavanaugh, representing the Pacific Legal Foundation. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4073 and HB 4421, but did not wish to speak: Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4073 and HB 4421, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Greg Eagle, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards.


evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representatives Scott and Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:08 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4591 before the committee: HB 4591 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18101 (MCL 333.18101), as amended by 2019 PA 96, and by adding sections 16190a and 18105a. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4591, but did not wish to speak: James Gallant, representing Marquette County Suicide Prevention.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4591 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4642 before the committee: HB 4642 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 15 (MCL 169.215), as amended by 2015 PA 269.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4642 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4484 before the committee: HB 4484 (Rep. Fox) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109z.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4484 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4823 and HB 4824 before the committee: HB 4823 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 105, 303, 526, 607, 609b, and 1025 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1303, 436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, and 436.2025), section 105 as amended by 2022 PA 226, section 303 as amended by 2018 PA 154, section 526 as amended by 2020 PA 111, section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417, section 609b as added by 2016 PA 81, and section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and by adding section 412. HB 4824 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as amended by 2022 PA 226, and by adding section 604. Representative Bierlein and Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824. Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild, testified in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4823, but did not wish to speak: Sean Hammond, representing the University of Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4823. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4823 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4824. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to report out HB 4824 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4422 before the committee: HB 4422 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as amended by 2022 PA 142. Representative Wendzel testified in support of HB 4422. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4422, but did not wish to speak: Kevin Koke, representing Edrington Spirits. Joe Cekola, representing Imperial Beverage. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Jim Moran, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States. Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. Steve Rochow, representing Republic National Distributing Company, Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4422. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4422 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 10:46 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 09, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4588 before the committee: HB 4588 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 303, 697, and 699 (MCL 168.303, 168.697, and 168.699), section 303 as amended by 2018 PA 650, section 697 as amended by 2018 PA 226, and section 699 as amended by 2012 PA 523. Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4588. Questions and discussions followed. Greg Keller, a member of Hartland Consolidated Schools Board of Education, testified in support of HB 4588. Questions and discussions followed. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4588. Katie Cavanaugh, representing the Okemos Public Schools Board of Education, testified in opposition to HB 4588. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to HB 4588. Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 4588. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4588, but did not wish to speak: John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. Thomas Luckett, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The Chair laid HB 4793 before the committee: HB 4793 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 309 and 310 (MCL 168.309 and 168.310), section 309 as added by 2004 PA 288 and section 310 as added by 2003 PA 302.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4793 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4794 before the committee: HB 4794 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending sections 156 and 157 (MCL 389.156 and 389.157).


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4794. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4794 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4794, but did not wish to speak: Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community College Association. The Chair laid HB 4795 before the committee: HB 4795 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 861 (MCL 380.861), as amended by 2008 PA 1.


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4795. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4795 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4795, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4793, HB 4794 and HB 4795, but did not wish to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing the Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:44 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion did not prevail 8-7-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas and Schriver. Nays: Reps. Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Pass: Rep. Jaime Greene. The Chair laid before the committee a follow-up presentation on Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel’s testimony from September 9th, 2025. Monroe County Sherriff Troy Goodnough gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The committee returned to consideration of the proposed committee rule.


evidence_text: Representative Bierlein moved to reconsider the vote by which the proposed committee rule was not adopted. The motion prevailed 9-7-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver and Woolford. Nays: Reps. Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Pass: Rep. Jaime Greene.


evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 9-7-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver and Woolford. Nays: Reps. Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Pass: Rep. Jaime Greene. The Chair laid before the committee an additional follow-up presentation on Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel’s testimony from September 9th, 2025. Jill Babel, Marquette County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, gave a presentation. At 10:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:10 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Jill Babel, Marquette County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, returned to continue the presentation. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 11:02 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 09, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4809 before the committee: HB 4809 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending the title and section 219 (MCL 257.219), the title as amended by 2016 PA 32 and section 219 as amended by 2018 PA 74, and by adding sections 820a and 820b.


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4809. The motion prevailed 14-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: Reps. Carra and Wortz. Pass: Rep. Hope.


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4809 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 11-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews and Grant. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Reps. Bruck, Wortz, Hope, Miller and Wilson. The Chair laid HB 4834 and HB 4835 before the committee: HB 4834 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled "Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 51, 52, 53, 55, 76, 76a, 77, 80b, 80e, 82, 86, 109, and 155 (MCL 259.2, 259.3, 259.7, 259.8, 259.9, 259.26, 259.27, 259.33, 259.34, 259.35, 259.51, 259.52, 259.53, 259.55, 259.76, 259.76a, 259.77, 259.80b, 259.80e, 259.82, 259.86, 259.109, and 259.155), the title as amended by 2015 PA 95, sections 2, 3, 8, 9, 51, and 86 as amended by 2002 PA 35, section 7 as amended by 2015 PA 261, section 26 as amended by 1992 PA 308, section 34 as amended by 2015 PA 259, section 35 as amended by 2015 PA 258, section 76 as amended by 1988 PA 391, sections 76a, 77, 82, and 155 as amended and sections 80b and 80e as added by 1996 PA 370, and section 109 as added by 2002 PA 90, and by adding section 89c; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4835 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act," by amending section 2 (MCL 28.602), as amended by 2021 PA 42. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4834 and HB 4835, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Randy Allison, representing himself and Midwest Freefall. Steven M. Chait, representing the Midwest Freefall Skydiving Club. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4834 and HB 4835, but did not wish to speak: Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4834. The motion prevailed 15-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Rep. Miller.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 4834 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 13-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Reps. Alexander, Bruck and Miller.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 4835 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 13-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Reps. Alexander, Bruck and Miller. The Chair laid HB 4845 before the committee: HB 4845 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 11c (MCL 247.661c), as amended by 2015 PA 182. Representative Kunse testified in support of HB 4845. Questions and discussions followed. Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association, testified in support of HB 4845. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4845, but did not wish to speak: Monica Ackerson, representing the Michigan Road Preservation Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at 12:28 PM. Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wortz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4427 before the committee: HB 4427 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled "Emergency management act," (MCL 30.401 to 30.421) by adding section 10a. The committee adoptedsubstitute (H-1) for HB 4427 at on the September 10, 2025, meeting.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4427. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4427 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4427, but did not wish to speak: David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed. Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The Chair laid a presentation on the MSU Circular Economy Institute before the committee. Dr. Rex LaMore, representing the Michigan State University Center for Community and Economic Opportunity, and Samantha Truesdell, representing the Whirlpool Corporation, gave a presentation on transitioning Michigan to a circular economy. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Wortz moved to excuse Representatives Arbit and Foreman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:26 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5092 before the committee: HB 5092 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled "Large carnivore act," by amending section 22a (MCL 287.1122a), as added by 2018 PA 610. Stone Kelly, representing the Office of Representative Bierlein, testified in support of HB 5092. Questions and discussions followed. Amanda Hanlin, representing the Detroit Zoo, testified in support of HB 5092. Questions and discussions followed. Andy McIntyre, representing the John Ball Zoo, testified in support of HB 5092. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:14 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5092 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4220 and HB 4221 before the committee: HB 4220 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 18818. HB 4221 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16287 and 18811 (MCL 333.16287 and 333.18811), section 16287 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section 18811 as amended by 2006 PA 406. Caitlin Stadler, representing the ASPCA, testified in support of HB 4220 and HB 4221. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4220 and HB 4221, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Barbara Hodges, DVM, representing the Humane Veterinary Alliance. Dr. Cheryl Good, DVM, representing the Dearborn Family Pet Care. Kate Jarl, representing the Virtual Veterinary Care Association. Tanya Hilgendorf, representing the Michigan Pet Alliance. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4220, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the MI Farm Bureau.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4220. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Neyer.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4220 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Neyer.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4221 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Neyer. The Chair laid HB 4774 before the committee: HB 4774 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 237b (MCL 18.1237b), as added by 2002 PA 504.