evidence_text: Representative Roth moved to report out HB 6153 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rogers, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Haadsma, Neeley, Glanville, Coffia, Conlin, Farhat, Fitzgerald, Miller, Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Mueller, VanWoerkom, Roth, Schmaltz, Thompson.


activity_role: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Miller moved to excuse Representative VanderWall from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Rogers adjourned the meeting at 11:38 AM. Representative Julie M. Rogers, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4665, HB 4666, HB 4667, SB 165, SB 166 and SB 167 before the committee: HB 4665 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State police retirement act of 1986," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 38.1603 and 38.1604), as amended by 2018 PA 674. HB 4666 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 55 (MCL 38.55), as amended by 2011 PA 264, and by adding sections 50b, 50c, 50d, 64a, 64b, and 64c. HB 4667 (Rep. Hill) A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State police retirement act of 1986," (MCL 38.1601 to 38.1674) by adding sections 24c, 24d, and 24e. SB 165 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State police retirement act of 1986," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 38.1603 and 38.1604), as amended by 2018 PA 674. SB 166 (Sen. McDonald Rivet) A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 55 (MCL 38.55), as amended by 2011 PA 264, and by adding sections 50b, 50c, 50d, 64a, 64b, and 64c. SB 167 (Sen. Shink) A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State police retirement act of 1986," (MCL 38.1601 to 38.1674) by adding sections 24c, 24d, 24e, and 24f. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4665, HB 4666 and HB 4667, but did not wish to speak: Ray Sholtz, representing the Michigan Corrections Organization. Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Erik Bailey, representing the Michigan State Employees Association. Beth Kelly Byrd, representing SEIU Michigan. Lois Pullano, representing Citizens for Prison Reform. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4665, HB 4666 and HB 4667, but did not wish to speak: James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 165, SB 166 and SB 167, but did not wish to speak: Ray Sholtz, representing the Michigan Corrections Organization. Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Erik Bailey, representing the Michigan State Employees Association. Beth Kelly Byrd, representing SEIU Michigan. Justin Tomei, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Todd Johnson, representing the National Deer Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to SB 165, SB 166 and SB 167, but did not wish to speak: James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative O'Neal moved to report out HB 4665 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.


evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 4666 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Wozniak. Pass: Rep. Mueller.


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 4667 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to report out SB 165 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to report out SB 166 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to report out SB 167 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. The Chair laid HB 6051 before the committee: HB 6051 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 2023 PA 10, entitled "An act to require prevailing wages and fringe benefits on certain projects; to establish the requirements and responsibilities of contracting agents and bidders; to make appropriations for the implementation of this act; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to create the prevailing wage fund; and to prescribe penalties," by amending section 1 (MCL 408.1101), as amended by 2024 PA 110. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6051, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Steven Schwerbel, representing WISPA - the Association for Broadband Without Boundaries. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6051, but did not wish to speak: Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council. Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Michigan State Conference. Mike Schuette, representing the Communication Workers of America. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6051, but did not wish to speak: Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Eric Chappell, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan. Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Tim Weststrate, representing AT&T of Michigan. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. David Worthhams, representing the Michigan Manufacturing Association. Matt Groen, representing Comcast. Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association. Jennifer Greenbur, representing Peninsula Fiber Network. Joelle Demand, representing the Broadband Association of Michigan. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T. Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 6051 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: Rep. Mentzer. The Chair laid HB 6060 and HB 6061 before the committee: HB 6060 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending sections 4, 5, 43a, 81d, and 91a (MCL 38.1304, 38.1305, 38.1343a, 38.1381d, and 38.1391a), section 4 as amended by 2010 PA 75, section 5 as amended by 2018 PA 328, section 43a as amended by 2017 PA 92, section 81d as amended by 2023 PA 250, and section 91a as amended by 2012 PA 359, and by adding sections 69h, 81e, and 81f. HB 6061 (Rep. Weiss) A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending sections 1i, 13, 64, and 68 (MCL 38.1i, 38.13, 38.64, and 38.68), section 1i as amended by 2004 PA 33, section 13 as amended by 2018 PA 682, and sections 64 and 68 as amended by 2011 PA 264, and by adding sections 19k and 50b. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6060 and HB 6061, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Nick Claramitaro, representing the Coalition for Secure Retirement. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6060 and HB 6061, but did not wish to speak: Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Joey Combs, representing SEIU 517M. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6060 and HB 6061, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund. James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 6060 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative O'Neal moved to report out HB 6061 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6238, HB 6239 and HB 6240 before the committee: HB 6238 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to prohibit an employer from taking certain actions against an employee under certain circumstances; to require an employer to post and notify employees of certain information; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to require the promulgation of rules; to provide remedies; and to prescribe civil sanctions. HB 6239 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled "Michigan employment security act," by amending sections 29 and 29a (MCL 421.29 and 421.29a), section 29 as amended and section 29a as added by 2020 PA 258. HB 6240 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 2018 PA 338, entitled "Earned sick time act," by amending the title and sections 2 and 4 (MCL 408.962 and 408.964). The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6238, HB 6239 and HB 6240, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6238, HB 6239 and HB 6240, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 6238 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to report out HB 6239 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller.


evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 6240 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. The Chair laid HB 5618, HB 5619, HB 5620, HB 5621, HB 5622, HB 5623, HB 5624, HB 5625, HB 5626 and HB 5627 before the committee: HB 5618 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 13a (MCL 408.483a), as added by 1982 PA 524. HB 5619 (Rep. Morse) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 408.471 to 408.490) by amending the title, as amended by 1982 PA 524, and by adding section 9a. HB 5620 (Rep. Byrnes) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 18 (MCL 408.488). HB 5621 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott- Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 602 (MCL 37.2602), as amended by 1992 PA 258. HB 5622 (Rep. Paiz) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending sections 241 and 261 (MCL 18.1241 and 18.1261), section 241 as amended by 2012 PA 430 and section 261 as amended by 2020 PA 174. HB 5623 (Rep. Coffia) A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott- Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 602 (MCL 37.2602), as amended by 1992 PA 258, and by adding section 202b. HB 5624 (Rep. Conlin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 408.471 to 408.490) by adding section 13b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5625 (Rep. Scott) A bill to allow certain employers to obtain a fair paycheck workplace certificate; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to require the promulgation of rules; and to prohibit employers that do not possess a fair paycheck workplace certificate from claiming to possess a fair paycheck workplace certificate; and to prescribe civil sanctions. HB 5626 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 556 (MCL 750.556). HB 5627 (Rep. Brixie) A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled "Elliott- Larsen civil rights act," by amending section 801 (MCL 37.2801). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5618, HB 5619, HB 5620, HB 5621, HB 5622, HB 5623, HB 5624, HB 5625, HB 5626 and HB 5627, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the American Association of University Women of Michigan. Julie Leavitt, representing the South Haven Affiliate of American Association of University Women. Kerry Hagy. Linda Pannuto. Peggy Younglove. Leah Monger. Lynn O'Neil. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5618, HB 5619, HB 5620, HB 5621, HB 5622, HB 5623, HB 5624, HB 5625, HB 5626 and HB 5627, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Eric Chappell, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5618, but did not wish to speak: Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Nate Love, representing the Consumer Data Industry Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5618, HB 5619 and HB 5620, but did not wish to speak: Marcia Hune, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan. Mike Batterbee, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Scott Smith, representing Wyoming. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5623, HB 5624, HB 5625, HB 5626 and HB 5627, but did not wish to speak: John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.


evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 5618 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Mueller. Pass: Rep. Wozniak.


evidence_text: Representative O'Neal moved to report out HB 5619 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Mueller. Pass: Rep. Wozniak.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 5620 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Mueller. Pass: Rep. Wozniak.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to report out HB 5621 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Mueller. Pass: Rep. Wozniak.


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 5622 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to report out HB 5623 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Rep. Mueller. Pass: Rep. Wozniak.


evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 5624 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to report out HB 5625 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to report out HB 5626 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Churches moved to report out HB 5627 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Haadsma, Mentzer, Koleszar, O'Neal, Andrews, Churches, Wegela. Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Mueller. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Haadsma adjourned the meeting at 6:28 PM. Representative Jim Haadsma, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4479, HB 4480 and HB 6173 before the committee: HB 4479 (Rep. Skaggs) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 12752 (MCL 333.12752) and by adding part 128. HB 4480 (Rep. Rheingans) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 12815, 12817, and 12829. HB 6173 (Rep. Skaggs) A bill to amend 1993 PA 92, entitled "Seller disclosure act," by amending section 7 (MCL 565.957), as amended by 2005 PA 163. Representative Skaggs testified in support of HBs 4479, 4480 and 6173. Professor Anthony Kendall, representing Earth and Environmental Sciences and AgBioResearch at Michigan State University, testified in support of HBs 4479, 4480 and 6173. Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors, testified in neutrality of HB 4479 and in opposition of HB 6173. Larry Stephens, representing Michigan Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association, testified in support of HBs 4479 and 4480. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4479 and HB 4480, but did not wish to speak: Liz Kirkwood, representing For Love of Water. David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council. Sydney Hart and Tanya Rule, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition. Seth Phillips, representing the Michigan Resource Standards. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association. Bill Lievense, representing the Michigan Septic tank Association. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4479 and HB 4480, but did not wish to speak: Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. Madeline Fata, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6173, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6173, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Hill moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4479. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Arbit moved to report out HB 4479 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Xiong moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4480. The motion prevailed 6- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4480 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6122 before the committee: HB 6122 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 5506 and 5523 (MCL 324.5506 and 324.5523), section 5523 as amended by 1998 PA 245; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Zvonko Blazevski, representing the Office of Representative McKinney, and Sydney Hart and John Olson, both representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of HB 6122. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6122, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.


evidence_text: Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 6122 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Martin, Prestin. The Chair laid HB 6229 and HB 6230 before the committee: HB 6229 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 43509, 43520, 43522, 43523a, 43523b, 43524, 43525b, 43525c, 43527a, 43528, 43529, 43531, 43532, 43532a, 43533, 43535, 43536, and 43540 (MCL 324.43509, 324.43520, 324.43522, 324.43523a, 324.43523b, 324.43524, 324.43525b, 324.43525c, 324.43527a, 324.43528, 324.43529, 324.43531, 324.43532, 324.43532a, 324.43533, 324.43535, 324.43536, and 324.43540), section 43509 as amended by 2010 PA 29, section 43520 as amended by 2024 PA 96, sections 43522 and 43540 as amended by 1996 PA 585, section 43523a as amended by 2018 PA 3, sections 43523b and 43527a as added and sections 43524, 43528, 43529, 43531, and 43535 as amended by 2013 PA 108, section 43525b as amended by 2016 PA 462, section 43525c as amended by 2021 PA 6, section 43532 as amended by 2020 PA 271, section 43532a as amended by 2020 PA 270, and sections 43533 and 43536 as amended by 2016 PA 463, and by adding sections 503d and 43555a. HB 6230 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 80124 (MCL 324.80124), as amended by 2012 PA 294. Representative Beson testified in opposition of HB 6229. Taylor Ridderbusch, Randy Claramunt and Keith Kintigh, all representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HBs 6229 and 6230. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6229, but did not wish to speak: Todd Johnson, representing the National Deer Association. Dave Peterson, representing the Great Lakes Council of Fly Fishers International. Beebe Frederick, representing the Safari Club International. Denny Grinold, representing the Michigan Charter Boat Association. Marc Smith, representing the National Wildlife Federation. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6229, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6229 and HB 6230, but did not wish to speak: Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Bob Matthews, representing the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation. Rich Bowman, representing the Nature Conservancy. Jon Steigerwaldt, representing the Ruffed Grouse Society. Jon Steigerwaldt, representing the American Woodcock Society. Nicki Polan, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. George Lindquist, representing the U. P. Whitetails of Marquette County. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6229 and HB 6230, but did not wish to speak: Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 6229 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6230. The motion prevailed 6- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to report out HB 6230 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5923 before the committee: HB 5923 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11109, 11132, and 11514b (MCL 324.11109, 324.11132, and 324.11514b), section 11109 as added by 2018 PA 689, section 11132 as added by 2018 PA 688, and section 11514b as amended by 2022 PA 245. Jackson Pahle, representing the Office of Representative Miller, and Kevin McNamara, representing Van Buren Township, testified in support of HB 5923. Questions and discussion followed. Jeneen Rippey, representing herself, testified in opposition of HB 5923. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5923, but did not wish to speak: Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5923, but did not wish to speak: Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Kevin Kendall, representing the Michigan Waste and Recycling Association. Jami Des Chenes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council. Mike Wikowski, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5923. The motion prevailed 6-0- 2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Martin, Prestin.


evidence_text: Representative Hill moved to report out HB 5923 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 11:40 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 1173 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 1186 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 1079 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 1080 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh. Nays: Sen.(s) Albert. The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:28 a.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to adopt the meeting minutes from June 5, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from December 5, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 1131. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Bayer, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report the (S-1) version of SB 1131 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Hertel, Camilleri, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Bayer and Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report SB 1132 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Hertel, Camilleri, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Bayer and Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McDonald Rivet to report SB 1133 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) McDonald Rivet, Singh, Hertel, Camilleri, Polehanki, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None Pass: Sen.(s) Bayer and Chang The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:49 a.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:28 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Shink to recommend immediate effect for SB 55. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana, supported by Sen. Cavanagh to recommend immediate effect for SB 56. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to excuse absent members from today's meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adjourned the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:15pm.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:37 p.


evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to excuse Rep. Jenkins-Arno from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the Presentation on Governor Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Budget Recommendations before the committee. Director Jen Flood and Deputy Director Kyle Guerrant, representing the Michigan State Budget Office, provided a presentation on Governor Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Budget Recommendations. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:30 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov Wednesday, February 5, 2025 11:00 AM State Room, Heritage Hall, Capitol Building 323 W Ottawa St Lansing, MI 48933


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 60 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:19 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 24 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:39 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to adopt the 2025-2026 Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs Rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the 2025-2026 Committee Rules were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 15. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, Bellino. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) substitute was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to sustain Sen. Polehanki's objection. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh. Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, Bellino. The motion prevailed and the objection was sustained.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:01 p.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall Nays: None Pass: None


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt at the Call of the Chair, in room 307 of the House Office Building as the normal time and location for meetings of the House Committee on Government Operations. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall   Nays: None Pass: None The Chair laid HJR A before the committee: Representative Bollin testified in support of HJR A. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HJR A, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HJR A with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall Nays: None Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall The Chair laid HR 19 before the committee:


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 19. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall Nays: None Pass: None Representative Harris testified in support of HR 19. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HR 19, but did not wish to speak: Dana Paglia-King, representing the National Association of Social Workers. Ross Fisher. Alicia Guevara - Warren, representing Think Babies Michigan. Khadja Erickson, representing The Hubris Collective. Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Immigration Rights Council, testified in opposition to HR 19. HJR A (Rep. Bollin) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 26 of article IV, to require approval by two-thirds of the members elected to and serving in each house of the legislature for certain bills. HR 19 (Rep. Hall) A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives. Liz Balck, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to HR 19. Monique Stanton, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy, testified in opposition to HR 19. Nicole Keway Biber, representing the Anishinaabek Caucus, testified in opposition to HR 19. Julie Powers, representing Immigration Law and Justice Michigan, testified in opposition to HR 19. Viviana Alamillo, representing Mi Poder, testified in opposition to HR 19. Marita Ky testified in opposition to HR 19. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HR 19, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Rachel Udabe. Sarah Long, representing the American Citizens Against Obvious Evil. Representative McFall offered the following amendments to HR 19: 1. Amend page 2, line 2, after “item” by adding a comma and inserting “other than obligated spending,”. 2. Amend page 2, line 9, after “item” by adding a comma and inserting “other than obligated spending,”. 3. Amend page 3, following line 27, by inserting: “(d) “Obligated spending” means constitutional or statutory revenue sharing with a municipality, constitutional support to a university, or statutorily obligated spending to a university.”.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt the amendments to HR 19. The motion did not prevail 2- 3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall Pass: None Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendments to HR 19: 1. Amend page 3, line 15, after “(a)” by striking out ““Legislatively” and inserting “Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, “legislatively”. 2. Amend page 3, line 21, after “process.” by inserting “As used in subsections (2) and (3), “legislatively directed spending item” does not include any award or grant for which the intended recipient is a municipality or university with the express purpose of providing funding for critical public safety equipment related to law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, or other emergency services.”.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendments to HR 19. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall Pass: None Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendments to HR 19: 1. Amend page 2, line 6, after “enforcement” by striking out “in any way” and inserting “in a manner that is unlawful under federal law”. 2. Amend page 2, line 7, after “measures” by inserting “in a manner that is unlawful under federal law”.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendments to HR 19. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall Pass: None


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HR 19 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall Nays: None Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 11:38 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory, and Bumstead Nays: None The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to report SB 41 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory, and Bumstead Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report SB 52 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory, and Bumstead Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:14 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the minutes from February 5, 2025 meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:08 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the 2025-2026 Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development Committee Rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and Webber Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey The motion prevailed and the 2025-2026 Committee Rules were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to report SB27 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 9:24 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:30 p.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4062, HB 4063 and HB 4064 before the committee:   HB 4062 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 6a (MCL 4.416a), as added by 1994 PA 383. HB 4063 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b. HB 4064 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 4062. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Neyer testified in support of HB 4063. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Martin testified in support of HB 4064. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4062, HB 4063 and HB 4064, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4062 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4063 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4064 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 1:23 PM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6c. Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:36 p.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germain moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 16-0-0 FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt at the Wednesdays at 12 noon, in room 519 of the House Office   Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before the committee. Deputy Director Shannon Lott and Legislative Liaison Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, gave a presentation. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy before the committee. Director Phil Roos and Legislative Liaison Sydney Hart, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, gave a presentation. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:25 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Maddock moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Beson moved to adopt Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. in room 352 of the State Capitol Building as the standing day, time, and location of the House Appropriations Committee. The motion prevailed 27-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Bollin stated that the House Appropriations Committee will follow the Uniform Committee Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor. Chair Bollin offered the following proposed committee rule: At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.


evidence_text: Representative Borton moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 27-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid House Fiscal Agency Overview of FY 2025-2026 Executive Recommendation before the committee. Mary-Ann Cleary, representing the House Fiscal Agency gave an Overview of the FY 2025- 2026 Executive Recommendation. Questions and discussions followed. Ben Gielczyk, representing the House Fiscal Agency approached to answer questions from members. Jacqueline Mullen, representing the House Fiscal Agency approached to answer questions from members.


evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to excuse Rep. Steckloff 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 9:57 AM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. 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 adopt Wednesday at 10:30am in room 327 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Education and Workforce Committee. 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 Chair laid HB 4060 before the committee: Representative VanderWall and Dave Cox, Superintendent of the Manistee ISD, testified in support of HB 4060. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4060, but did not wish to speak: Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. Jen Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of School administrators. John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan's Teacher Shortage before the committee. Jeff Cobb and Dr. Jennifer DeNeal, representing EdTrust Midwest, gave a presentation on Michigan's Teacher Shortage. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to excuse Rep. Paquette from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:26 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov HB 4060 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 681 and 684 (MCL 380.681 and 380.684), section 681 as amended by 2016 PA 532 and section 684 as amended by 2016 PA 535.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to adopt Wednesdays at 9:00 AM, in room 519 of the House Office Building as the normal time and location for meetings of the House Committee on Health Policy. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair invited the committee members to introduce themselves. The Chair laid HB 4032 before the committee: Representative Linting, joined by Adam Carlson representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, testified in support of HB 4032. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Mohammad Salameh, representing Trinity Health Medical Group, testified in support of HB 4032. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4032, but did not wish to speak: Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. Justin Clement, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield. Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health. Gabe Schneider, representing Munson Healthcare.


evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Rep. Meerman 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 9:19 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov HB 4032 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16189 (MCL 333.16189), as amended by 2022 PA 38.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 10-0- 0: The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate, Whitsett and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt Wednesday at 12:00 PM in room 521 of the House Office Building as the standing day, time, and location of the House Insurance Committee. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate, Whitsett and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. Tom Humphreys, CPCU, ARM, CLU, ChFC, CIC, gave a presentation on Insurance 101. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 12:58 PM. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Begole moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 10-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope and Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt Wednesdays at 10:30 AM, in room 521 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Judiciary Committee. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope and Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4021 before the committee: Representative Aragona, testified in support of HB 4021. Questions and discussions followed. Bruce Timmons, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 4021. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4021, but did not wish to speak: Judge Karen Valvo, representing the Michigan District Judges Association. Shawn Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors. Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4021, but did not wish to speak: Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Lisa Chapman, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. The Chair laid HB 4018 before the committee: Representative Mueller, testified in support of HB 4018. Questions and discussions followed. Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in support of HB 4018. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4018, but did not wish to speak: Michael Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police. Bob Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Police Chiefs. James Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Matt Sowash, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4018, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Legislative Affairs. HB 4021 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 5735 and 8511 (MCL 600.5735 and 600.8511), section 5735 as amended by 2004 PA 105 and section 8511 as amended by 2014 PA 124. HB 4018 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 16 (MCL 712A.16), as amended by 2023 PA 290. Chair Lightner laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan State Police. Sergeant Kristina Lidak Droste and Sergeant Travis Fletcher, both representing the Michigan State Police, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:31 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry, supported by Senator Cavanagh, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Irwin was excused from the meeting.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Bayer, to adjourn the committee at 9:22 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt Thursday at 10:30am in room 308 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Agriculture Committee. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a presentation from Michigan Farm Bureau before the committee. Rebecca Park, Legislative Council for the Michigan Farm Bureau, gave presentation. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:08 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 10- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie and Coffia. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to adopt Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in room 521 of the House Office Building as the standing day, time, and location of the House Economic Competitiveness Committee. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie and Coffia. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair invited members to introduce themselves.


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to excuse Rep. Tate 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 10:50 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4052 and HB 4053 before the committee:


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4052. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Carra and Representative Wegela testified in support of HB 4052 and HB 4053. Questions and discussion followed. Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center, testified in support of HB 4053 and HB 4052. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Carra and Representative Wegela returned to answer questions from the committee.   HB 4052 (Rep. Carra) A bill to prohibit members of the legislature from entering into certain nondisclosure agreements. HB 4053 (Rep. Wegela) A bill to provide definitions for the nondisclosure agreement act.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4052 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4053 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:31 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to adopt Thursdays at 9:00 AM, in room 519 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on Regulatory Reform. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Aragona stated that the House Committee on Regulatory Reform will follow the Uniform Committee Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor. Chair Aragona offered the following proposed committee rule: At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 16- 0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4004 before the committee: Representative Outman testified in support of HB 4004. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4004, but did not wish to speak: Mike Gallagher, representing the Michigan Lottery. The Chair laid HB 4065 before the committee: At 9:12 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:13 PM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn called the committee back to order. Chair Aragona testified in support of HB 4065. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:16 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn laid the committee at ease. At 9:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4065, but did not wish to speak: David Martin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Kristin Beltzer, Kerry Krone, David Martin, Sara Weber, and Kayla Swope, all representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to excuse Rep. Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. HB 4004 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by amending section 25 (MCL 432.25), as amended by 1998 PA 465. HB 4065 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2024 PA 115. There being no further business before the committee, Minority Vice Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting at 9:51 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., in room 519 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL   Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules before the committee. Executive Director Suzanne Sonneborn, Katie Wienczewski, and Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules gave a presentation. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Rep. 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 10:58 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 81 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: None Pass: Sen. Runestad The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 71. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:14 p.


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Greene, Kunse, Schmaltz, Schriver, Fairbairn, Linting, Scott, Andrews and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to adopt Tuesday at 10:30 am in room 327 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Communication and Technology Committee The motion prevailed 9-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Jaime Greene, Kunse, Schmaltz, Schriver, Fairbairn, Linting, Scott, Andrews and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to excuse Reps. Wendzel and Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Jaime Greene adjourned the meeting at 10:34 AM. Representative Jaime Greene, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. 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 Fox moved to adopt Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m., in room 307 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on Election Integrity. 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. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:04 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 14-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to adopt Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, in room 521 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on Finance. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:37 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie called the committee back to order. The Majority Vice Chair laid a presentation on the House Finance Committee before the committee. Chair Tisdel gave a presentation on the House Finance Committee. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:42 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie laid the committee at ease. At 10:43 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4025 and HB 4026 before the committee: Representative Paquette, joined by Representative Price testified in support of HB 4025 and HB 4026. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4025 and HB 4026, but did not wish to speak: Sean Holihan, representing himself. Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4025 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 4026 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: HB 4025 (Rep. Price) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4ll (MCL 205.54ll), as added by 2023 PA 15. HB 4026 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4ll (MCL 205.94ll), as added by 2023 PA 14. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Bierlein moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 16- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Miller moved to adopt Tuesdays at 9 AM in RM 352 of the Capitol Building as the standing day, time, and location for meetings of the House Oversight Committee. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair DeBoyer laid a presentation on the Michigan Auditor General before the committee. Auditor General Doug Ringler and Deputy Auditor General Laura Hirst gave a presentation on the Office of the Auditor General. Questions and discussion followed. Chair DeBoyer gave remarks on the House Committee on Oversight Website and Email address that can be used by members of the public. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 9:57 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Matthew Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 17-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt Tuesdays at 12:00 PM, in room 519 of the House   Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the House Fiscal Agency. Bill Hamilton, representing the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4046 before the committee: Representative Roth testified in support of HB 4046. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4046, but did not wish to speak: Sgt. Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4046, but did not wish to speak: Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4046 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4003 before the committee: Representative Kunse testified in support of HB 4003. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4003, but did not wish to speak: Heather Feuerstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. HB 4046 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 11d. HB 4003 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 1073b. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4003, but did not wish to speak: Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4003 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at 12:58 PM. Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 23. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 23 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Hoitenga, and Daley Nays: None Pass: Sen. Shink The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:34 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Klinefelt, supported by Senator Bayer, to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Santana, supported by Senator Irwin, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Theis was excused from the meeting.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Irwin, to adjourn the committee at 9:41 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 9:58a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Cherry, Geiss, and Hoitenga Nays: Sen. Lindsey The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:00 p.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from April 16, 2024. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion, to adjourn the committee at 2:10 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4060 before the committee:


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4060 with recommendation. 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 DeBoer moved to excuse Rep. Paquette from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 10:40 AM.   HB 4060 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 681 and 684 (MCL 380.681 and 380.684), section 681 as amended by 2016 PA 532 and section 684 as amended by 2016 PA 535. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4032 before the committee: The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4032, but did not wish to speak: Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.


evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to report out HB 4032 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, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Health and Hospitals Association before the committee.   HB 4032 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16189 (MCL 333.16189), as amended by 2022 PA 38. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, joined by Deidra Wilson and Maureen D'Agostino, representing McLaren Health Care, and Ben Frederick and Dr. Joseph Monroe, representing Memorial Healthcare, gave a presentation on the 340b program. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid a presentation from PhRMA before the committee. Kelly Ryan, representing PhRMA, gave a presentation on the 340b program. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to excuse Reps. 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 10:26 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Camilleri was excused from the meeting.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the 2025-2026 Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee Rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley. Nays: None The motion prevailed and the 2025-2026 Committee Rules were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 1:31 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Huizenga, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 24, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator McCann, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Camilleri was excused from the meeting.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion, to adjourn the committee at 3:46 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Irwin, to adjourn the committee at 9:19 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members. Without objection, Senators Hertel and Lauwers were excused from the meeting.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:16 a.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Singh to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senator McBroom was excused from the meeting.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator McMorrow to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss and Polehanki Nays: Sen. Lindsey Excused: Sen. McBroom Not Voting: None The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to report SB 94 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki and Lindsey Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Lindsey to report SB 95 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki and Lindsey Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator McMorrow to report SB 99 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki and Lindsey Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to report SB 100 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki and Lindsey Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Polehanki to report SB 101 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki and Lindsey Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 11:56 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Singh, Bayer, Shink, Polehanki, Damoose, Hauck, and Bellino Nays: None The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:16 p.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adjourn the committee at 11:21 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on Cyber Security before the committee. Jayson Cavendish, Chief Information Officer, representing Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget and Detective Lieutenant Jeff Hoffman gave presentation on Cyber Security. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan High Speed Internet before the committee. Jayshona Hicks and Eric Fredrick, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, gave a presentation on Michigan's High Speed Internet. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Jaime Greene adjourned the meeting at 11:48 AM. Representative Jaime Greene, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 10:16 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 13-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews, Coffia and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in room 519 of the House Office Building as the standing day, time, and location of the House Energy Committee. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews, Coffia and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4124, HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129 before the committee: HB 4124 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 677a and 717a. HB 4125 (Rep. McFall) A bill to create a program that awards grants to certain postsecondary schools in this state that establish or expand certain educational programs that lead to degrees or credentials supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. HB 4126 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to create a fund for a program that awards grants to certain postsecondary schools in this state that establish or expand certain educational programs that lead to degrees or credentials supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. HB 4127 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy At 9:07 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:08 AM, Majority Vice Chair Prestin called the committee back to order. Chair Wendzel and Representative Andrews testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. At 9:15 AM, Majority Vice Chair Prestin laid the committee at ease. At 9:16 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Dr. Todd Allen, Chair of the Department of Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4126, HB 4125, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. Questions and discussions followed. Jeff McClelland, representing I&M Power, testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4126, HB 4125, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. Questions and discussions followed. Peter Dietrich, representing DTE, testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4126, HB 4125, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. Questions and discussions followed. conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10h (MCL 460.10h), as amended by 2023 PA 245. HB 4128 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 678. HB 4129 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to create a nuclear and hydrogen graduate attraction and retention program to award grants to certain graduates of a postsecondary school who are employed in this state at a qualified electric generation facility after graduation; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prohibit the submission of false information and prescribe penalties; to provide remedies; to create certain funds; to provide for the distribution of money from certain funds; and to allow the promulgation of rules. Ken Flowers, representing Lake Michigan College, testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4126, HB 4125, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. Questions and discussions followed. Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council, testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4126, HB 4125, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. Questions and discussions followed. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4126, HB 4125, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. Wibke Heymach, representing the Clean Air Task Force, testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4126, HB 4125, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4125, HB 4126 and HB 4129, but did not wish to speak: Mike Malane, representing St. Clair County Community College. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4125 and HB 4126, but did not wish to speak: Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community College Association. Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4124, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129, but did not wish to speak: Craig Borr, representing the Michigan Electric Co-Op Association. Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Utility Workers Union of America. Doug Roberts, representing Consumers Energy. Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Holtec. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4124, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to excuse Reps. BeGole and Myers-Phillips from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting at 10:14 AM. Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 11- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt Tuesdays at noon in Room 307 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Families and Veterans Committee. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Tim Paxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan, introduced himself to the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:25 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov