evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4549 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4042 before the committee: HB 4042 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 1107 (MCL 289.1107), as amended by 2016 PA 188.


activity_role: yea

evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4042 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4391. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4391 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 5-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer and Liberati. The Chair laid HB 4017 before the committee: HB 4017 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," by amending section 35 (MCL 408.1035), as amended by 2024 PA 17.


activity_role: pass


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4017. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4017, but did not wish to speak: Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4017 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:36 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona called the committee back to order. The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 4352 and HB 4354 before the committee: HB 4352 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending the title and sections 1, 4, 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d (MCL 124.281, 124.284, 124.284a, 124.284b, 124.284c, and 124.284d), the title as amended by 1998 PA 182, section 1 as amended by 2009 PA 164, section 4 as amended and section 4c as added by 1985 PA 178, section 4a as amended by 2008 PA 172, section 4b as amended by 2000 PA 24, and section 4d as amended by 2009 PA 167. HB 4354 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act," by amending section 2 (MCL 28.602), as amended by 2021 PA 42. Representative Tyrone Carter testified in support of HB 4354 and HB 4391. Questions and discussions followed. Bill Wolfson, Chief Barnett Jones, and Deputy Chief Walter Davis, representing the Great Lakes Water Authority, testified in support of HB 4354 and HB 4391. Questions and discussions followed. At 10:49 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona laid the committee at ease. At 10:50 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Hauck to report the S-1 version of SB304 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber and Bellino Nays: None Pass: Sen. Lauwers The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 334. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 335. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 341. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to report out HB 4602 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander and Hoadley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. The Chair laid HB 4358 before the committee: HB 4358 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding section 3c.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4358 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4359 before the committee: HB 4359 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled "The general law village act," by amending sections 4, 5, and 13 of chapter II and section 3 of chapter V (MCL 62.4, 62.5, 62.13, and 65.3), sections 4 and 5 of chapter II and section 3 of chapter V as amended by 2012 PA 551 and section 13 of chapter II as amended by 2003 PA 305.


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4359 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4698 before the committee: HB 4698 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled "The home rule village act," (MCL 78.1 to 78.28) by adding section 24e.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4698 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4699 before the committee: HB 4699 (Rep. Fox) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 362 and 370 (MCL 168.362 and 168.370), section 362 as amended by 1980 PA 112 and section 370 as amended by 2022 PA 104. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4358, HB 4359, HB 4602, HB 4698 and HB 4699, but did not wish to speak: Sandra Carolan, representing voters. Howard Green, representing themselves. Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks and the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks. Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. Dee Davey, representing the Salem Meetup.


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to report out HB 4699 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 1. The information being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee because: The Legislature has a right to know information about the programs being implemented by the State of Michigan or one of its departments. Any documents regarding the DNR’s investigations, enforcement actions, and prosecutions undertaken pursuant to the authority of the 2010 Invasive Species Order concerning so-called “feral swine” would be relevant to the Legislature’s evaluation of potential amendments to the state of Michigan’s hunting laws and public health laws. Furthermore, the financial records regarding the DNR’s expenditures to implement the 2010 Invasive Species Order and the funding sources for those actions would be relevant to the Legislature’s consideration of the annual budget of the DNR. 2. Previous efforts made to obtain the information being sought, without the issuance of a subpoena, are as follows: On June 13, 2025, my office sent a letter, co-signed by two of my Democrat member colleagues, to the DNR. That letter asked the DNR to voluntarily disclose the documents that are at issue in this motion. On June 25, 2025, the Oversight Subcommittee on the Weaponization of State Government met jointly with the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources and the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism. At that meeting, the committees took testimony about the DNR’s policies and activities relative to “feral swine” issue. Later in the afternoon of June 25, 2025, the DNR responded to my office that it would take 150 days – yes that’s right, 5 months – for the department to produce the requested documents. It appears that the DNR is attempting to run out the clock on this legislative session in an effort to evade legislative oversight. 3. The party to be subpoenaed is the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 4. A general description of the documents or other things to be produced can be found on the last page of the subpoena document, which is before each member of the committee. 5. At this time, only a subpoena for the production of records is sought. The motion prevailed 15-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Pohutsky, Conlin, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Miller and MacDonell.


evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 1. The information being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee because: The Legislature has a right to know information about the programs being implemented by the State of Michigan or one of its departments. Any policy memos, scientific studies, and stakeholder consultations that the DNR might have regarding this program would be relevant to the Legislature’s evaluation of potential amendments to the hunting laws and public health laws in the state of Michigan. Furthermore, the financial records regarding the cost of the program and its funding sources would be relevant to the Legislature’s consideration of the annual budget of the DNR. 2. Previous efforts made to obtain the information being sought, without the issuance of a subpoena, are as follows: On October 10, 2024, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved a pilot program for the euthanasia of Canada Geese. Although the DNR initially began implementation of this pilot program, on May 9, 2025, DNR Director Bowen confirmed his department's plans to pause the pilot program, citing the department’s need to “continue to research alternative options for managing human-goose conflicts and health and human safety concerns for areas with overabundant Canada Goose populations.” Given the DNR’s refusal to cooperate with the Oversight Committee regarding the production of other departmental documents and information, it appeared that making an informal request for documentation regarding this euthanasia program would only cause delays without resulting in the production of documents to the committee. Therefore, authorization and immediate issuance of a document subpoena is requested. 3. The party to be subpoenaed is the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. 4. A general description of the documents or other things to be produced can be found on the last page of the subpoena document, which is before each member of the committee. 5. At this time, only a subpoena for the production of records is sought. The motion prevailed 16-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. MacDonell.


evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena for the testimony of Elizabeth Hertel, Director, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. 1. The information being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee because: The Legislature has a right to know information about the programs being implemented by the State of Michigan or one of its departments. Three subcommittees of the House Oversight Committee have been investigating a variety of issues regarding the operations of the Department of Health & Human Services. The Subcommittee on Child Welfare has spent several months investigating CPS-related issues and residential care issues. Despite many committee hearings on these issues, DHHS representatives have provided unsatisfactory answers to the House members’ questions, and have repeatedly stated that Director Hertel would be the better person to answer those questions. The Subcommittee on State & Local Assistance Programs has been investigating eligibility verification for assistance programs administered by DHHS. Representatives of DHHS have repeatedly stated that their current protocols for administering benefit applications are required by federal guidelines, but they have failed to identify which federal guidelines contain these requirements. DHHS representatives have also refused requests to testify before the subcommittee. Although those subcommittees have sought the cooperation of the DHHS in providing testimony and documents to the subcommittees, the DHHS has been resistant to adequate, timely, and transparent cooperation with the subcommittees. It appears that the DHHS is repeatedly stonewalling the House as its subcommittees seek to investigate these timely and important issues. 2. Previous efforts made to obtain the information being sought, without the issuance of a subpoena, are as follows: As I just stated, the subcommittees have repeatedly sought to engage with the DHHS without the issuance of a subpoena. In addition, Director Hertel was invited to testify on July 22, 2025. She responded that she was not available on July 22, or on July 29, 2025. She provided no date on which she would voluntarily make herself available to appear and testify before committee. 3. The party to be subpoenaed is Elizabeth Hertel, the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services. 4. The subpoena is for the witness to appear and testify before this committee on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Chair DeBoyer moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena to the Office of the Michigan Attorney General. 1. The information being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee because: The matter of this criminal referral and any resulting investigation presents issues regarding conflicts of interest between the Michigan Department of Attorney General and the suspect of the criminal investigation. The House has an interest in obtaining documents regarding the investigation into this criminal referral from the Department of State, as the House examines and debates whether to enact legislation addressing how conflicts of interest such as this should be regulated by statutory law. Furthermore, the House has the ability to impeach civil officers of the State of Michigan, where corrupt conduct in office occurs. In order to faithfully exercise its responsibilities in this regard, the House is entitled to investigate the Department of Attorney General’s decisions regarding whether to issue criminal charges in this matter, or whether to create a conflict wall, given the close relationship between Attorney General Dana Nessell and the subject of the criminal referral. 2. Previous efforts made to obtain the information being sought, without the issuance of a subpoena, are as follows: The Chair of the Committee previously requested from the Department of State and the Department of Attorney General various documents regarding criminal referrals sent by the Department of State to the Department of Attorney General for investigation. Although the Department of State produced only limited documentation regarding those referrals, the Chair is in possession of the criminal referral in question. The committee did not otherwise request that the Department of Attorney General voluntarily produce the documents currently being sought, before issuance of a subpoena. Given the contents of the documents already in the committee’s possession, regarding Attorney General Dana Nessell’s personal involvement with the criminal suspect and with this case, it was determined that the committee should proceed directly to the request for a subpoena. 3. The party to be subpoenaed is the Michigan Department of Attorney General. 4. A general description of the documents or other things to be produced can be found on the last page of the subpoena document, which is before each member of the committee. 5. At this time, only a subpoena for the production of records is sought. The motion prevailed 15-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. MacDonell and Mentzer.


evidence_text: Chair DeBoyer moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena to the Office of the Michigan Attorney General. 1. The information being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee because: The matter of this criminal investigation presents issues regarding conflicts of interest between the Michigan Department of Attorney General and the suspect of the criminal investigation. The House has an interest in obtaining documents regarding this apparently closed criminal investigation, as the House examines and debates whether to enact legislation addressing how conflicts of interest such as this should be regulated by statutory law. Furthermore, the House has the ability to impeach civil officers of the State of Michigan, where corrupt conduct in office occurs. In order to faithfully exercise its responsibilities in this regard, the House is entitled to investigate the Department of Attorney General’s decision to decline issuing criminal charges in this matter, which involved a high-ranking officer of a major political party of this state. 2. Previous efforts made to obtain the information being sought, without the issuance of a subpoena, are as follows: The committee did not request that the Department of Attorney General voluntarily produce the documents currently being sought, before issuance of a subpoena. Given the contents of the documents already in the committee’s possession, regarding Attorney General Dana Nessell’s personal involvement with the criminal suspect and with this case, despite the existence of a conflict wall, it was determined that the committee should proceed directly to the request for a subpoena. 3. The party to be subpoenaed is the Michigan Department of Attorney General. 4. A general description of the documents or other things to be produced can be found on the last page of the subpoena document, which is before each member of the committee. 5. At this time, only a subpoena for the production of records is sought. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 9:29 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report HB 4346 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Pass: None. Representative Kunse testified in support of H-2 substitute for HB 4347. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4346 and HB 4347, but did not wish to speak: Eddie Kindle, representing the Genesee Intermediate School District. Mike McCoy, representing the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4346 and HB 4347, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Bee Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4346, but did not wish to speak: John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.


activity_role: nay


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4347. The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Dievendorf and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Paiz and Skaggs.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4347 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Pass: Rep. Paiz. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 10:41 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4674 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar and Miller. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4349 before the committee: HB 4349 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding section 5l.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4349. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar and Miller. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4349 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar and Miller. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4522 before the committee: HB 4522 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 634 (MCL 257.634), as amended by 2021 PA 43. Representative Bruck testified in support of HB 4522. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4522, but did not wish to speak: Graham Filler, representing the Michigan Trucking Association. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4522, but did not wish to speak: Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the House Fiscal Agency. Bill Hamiton, representing the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Registration Tax Revenue and Transportation Funding to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Department of State. Jackie Venton, Chief Operating Officer, and Erin Carey Schor, both representing the Michigan Department of State, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4676. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 4676 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4676 and HB 4677, but did not wish to speak: Jeremy Murphy, representing the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.


evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4677 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4517 and HB 4518 before the committee: HB 4517 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 2002 PA 713, entitled "Child abduction broadcast act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 5 (MCL 28.761, 28.762, and 28.765). HB 4518 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 2002 PA 712, entitled "Michigan Amber alert act," by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 28.753), the title as amended by 2013 PA 91. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4517 and HB 4518, but did not wish to speak: Jeremy Murphy, representing the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.


evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 4517 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4518. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to report out HB 4518 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368 before the committee: HB 4067 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 17, and 20 of chapter XII (MCL 712.1, 712.2, 712.3, 712.5, 712.7, 712.10, 712.17, and 712.20), sections 1, 3, 7, and 10 as amended by 2006 PA 488, sections 2 and 5 as added by 2000 PA 232, section 17 as amended by 2010 PA 348, and section 20 as amended by 2003 PA 245, and by adding section 3a to chapter XII. HB 4069 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 135 (MCL 750.135), as amended by 2002 PA 689. HB 4368 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 2843 (MCL 333.2843), as amended by 2013 PA 79. Representative Bruck, Representative Wortz, and Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Questions and discussions followed. Joe Kelsey, representing the Safe Haven Baby Boxes, testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Charles Vear testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Katherine Bussard, representing Salt Life Global, testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life Michigan, testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Lisa Young testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. At 1:29 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 1:35 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Kaylynn Crane, representing the Wyandotte Rotary Club, testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Jan Kellogg testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Health, testified in opposition to HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368, but did not wish to speak: Megan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Family Law Section of SMB. Johnny Menifee, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs. Chief Ron Wiles, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:45 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to report out HB 4642 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4707.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4707 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 10:05 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 4522 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 70 before the committee: SB 70 (Sen. Bellino) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 115. Representative Wortz, on behalf of Senator Bellino, testified in support of SB 70. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 70, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.


evidence_text: Representative Wortz moved to report out SB 70 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the County Road Association. Ed Noyla, Denise Donohue, and Steve Puuri gave a presentation on local bridges to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Department of Transportation. Rebecca Curtis gave a presentation on the MDOT Bureau of Bridges and Structures to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4734 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hope and Scott. The Chair laid HB 4664 before the committee: HB 4664 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 676b (MCL 257.676b), as amended by 2021 PA 43.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4664. The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 4664. Questions and discussions followed. Mike Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff, testified in support of HB 4664. Peter J. Lucido, Macomb County Prosecutor, testified in support of HB 4664. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4664. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4664, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4664, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:42 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4515. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4746. 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 adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4746. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4746. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4515, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Department of Health and Human Services. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4746, but did not wish to speak: Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4515 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4746 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:16 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4598 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4599. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4599 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4595 and HB 4282 before the committee: HB 4595 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 533 (MCL 436.1533), as amended by 2020 PA 308. HB 4282 (Rep. Koleszar) 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. Representative Linting and Representative Koleszar testified in support of HB 4282 and HB 4595. Questions and discussions followed. Glenn Cerny, representing Schoolcraft College, testified in support of HB 4282 and HB 4595. Questions and discussions followed. Leo Salvaggio, representing Nino Salvaggio International Market, testified in support of HB 4282 and HB 4595. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4282 and HB 4595, but did not wish to speak: Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid HB 4700 before the committee: HB 4700 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 107 (MCL 436.1107), as amended by 2021 PA 19. Representative Schuette, testified in support of HB 4700. Questions and discussions followed. Jared Fleisher, representing Bedrock, testified in support of HB 4700. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4700, but did not wish to speak: Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. David Martin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4700, but did not wish to speak: John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation on Housing from Michael Stefanko, representing Ginoska Modular. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt room 428 of the Capitol Building as the standing location of the House Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4279 before the committee: HB 4279 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to create a Michigan Army National Guard and Air National Guard apprenticeship program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. Representative Jaime Greene testified in support of HB 4279. Rick Donovan, representing the Polish Legion of American Veterans, testified in support of HB 4279. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4279, but did not wish to speak: Jared Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center. The Chair laid HB 4352 before the committee: HB 4352 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending the title and sections 1, 4, 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d (MCL 124.281, 124.284, 124.284a, 124.284b, 124.284c, and 124.284d), the title as amended by 1998 PA 182, section 1 as amended by 2009 PA 164, section 4 as amended and section 4c as added by 1985 PA 178, section 4a as amended by 2008 PA 172, section 4b as amended by 2000 PA 24, and section 4d as amended by 2009 PA 167.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4352. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4352 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: Rep. DeBoer. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4354 before the committee: HB 4354 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act," by amending section 2 (MCL 28.602), as amended by 2021 PA 42.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4354 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: Rep. DeBoer. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 10:55 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4750. The motion prevailed 10-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Rheingans.


evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 4750 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. The Chair laid a presentation on Veteran Benefit Screening and Tiny Homes Projects before the Committee. Ann Rudisil gave a presentation on Veteran Benefit Screening and Tiny Homes Projects. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:43 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Chair DeBoyer moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. 1. The information being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee because: The two previous subpoenas from this Committee to the Department of Attorney General involved criminal investigations that presented issues regarding conflicts of interest between the Department of Attorney General and the suspects of the criminal referral and criminal investigation. The Michigan House of Representatives has an interest in obtaining documents regarding these closed investigations, as the House examines and debates whether to enact legislation addressing how conflicts of interest such as this should be regulated by statutory law. Furthermore, the House has the ability to impeach civil officers of the State of Michigan, where corrupt conduct in office occurs. In order to faithfully exercise its responsibilities in this regard, the House is entitled to investigate the Department of Attorney General’s decision to decline issuing criminal charges in these matters, which involved either a family member of the Attorney General, or a high-ranking officer of a major political party of this state. 2. Previous efforts made to obtain the information being sought are as follows: On July 22, 2025, this Committee voted 15-0 to authorize a document subpoena to the Department of Attorney General for documents regarding a criminal referral from the Michigan Department of State for an alleged violation of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by an organization called Bipartisan Solutions, and any investigation into potential criminal activity regarding that referral. Also, on July 22, 2025, this Committee voted 17-0 to authorize a document subpoena to the Department of Attorney General for documents regarding an investigation into potential criminal activity by an individual named Traci Kornak. These two subpoenas required the production of documents by August 5, 2025. The Department of Attorney General has stated that both of the referenced investigations are closed. However, the Department has failed and/or refused to produce the subpoenaed documents, despite having had 5 weeks to gather and produce those documents. Furthermore, the Department has refused to identify a date on which the documents will be produced, stating only that the issues referenced in the Oversight Committee’s subpoenas aren’t very important. Meanwhile, the Chief Legal Counsel for the Department of Attorney General refuses to even take a telephone call from the House General Counsel to discuss the Department’s intentions with regard to the subpoenas. It appears that the Department of Attorney General is repeatedly stonewalling the Michigan House of Representatives as its Oversight Committee seeks to investigate these important issues. 3. The party to be subpoenaed is Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. 4. The subpoena is for the witness to appear and testify before this committee on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The subject of the testimony will include inquiry into why the Department of Attorney General is failing and/or refusing to comply with the subpoenas previously issued by this Committee. In addition, the subpoena will direct Attorney General Nessel to produce the documents listed on the two subpoenas previously sent to the Department of Attorney General. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the committee presentations from Oversight Subcommittee Chairs. Representative Meerman, Chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on the Child Welfare System, gave a presentation on the work of the Subcommittee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Rigas, Chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on Weaponization of State Government, gave a presentation on the work of the Subcommittee. Representative Woolford, Chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on State and Local Public Assistance Programs, gave a presentation on the work of the Subcommittee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Bierlein, Chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on Public Health and Food Security, gave a presentation on the work of the Subcommittee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Bruck, Chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on Homeland Security and Foreign Influence, gave a presentation on the work of the Subcommittee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Carra, Chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on Corporate Subsidies and State Investments, gave a presentation on the work of the Subcommittee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 10:37 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4024. The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. Representative Fox testified in support of HB 4024. Questions and discussion follow. Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to HB 4024. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Linda Lee Tarver, representing the Educational Advocate, testified in support of HB 4024. Questions and discussions followed. Tim Schmig, representing the Michigan Association of Christian Schools, testified in support of HB 4024. Kristin Lee, representing Citizens Defending Freedom, testified in support of HB 4024. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4024, but did not wish to speak: Kay Perry. Rev. Lois McCullen Parr. Dawn Espy. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4024, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard & William Wagner, representing Salt & Light Global.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4024 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:51 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4664 with recommendation, as substitute [H-1]. The motion prevailed 7-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Rep. Hope. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4690 and HB 4691 before the committee: HB 4690 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 479a (MCL 750.479a), as amended by 2012 PA 60. HB 4691 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 602a (MCL 257.602a), as amended by 1999 PA 73. Representative Linting and Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4690 and HB 4691. Questions and discussions followed. Chief Archie Hamilton, representing the Wyandott Police Department, testified in support of HB 4690 and HB 4691. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4690 and HB 4691, but did not wish to speak: Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4690 and HB 4691, but did not wish to speak: Eden Kinlock, representing FAMM. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4755 before the committee: HB 4755 (Rep. Jenkins-Arno) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152, and by adding section 3j. Representative Jenkins-Arno testified in support of HB 4755. Brian Young, representing the Sports Fans Coalition, testified in support of HB 4755. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4755, but did not wish to speak: Josh Stephens, representing Live Nation. Matt Sowash, representing Stub-Hub. At 11:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:20 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4664. Representative Hope made a motion to reconsider the vote by which HB 4664 was reported, as substitute (H-1). The motion did not prevail 2-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope and Breen. Nays: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:24 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4484 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4509, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Alex Seacock, representing Memorial Healthcare. Kelli Pierce, representing the Michigan Speech Language Hearing Association.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4509 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4591, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Christopher DeBoer, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association. Alex Seacock, representing Memorial Healthcare.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4591 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4713 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to report out HB 4714 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 4715 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4716 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4717. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4717 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4718. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4718 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to report out HB 4719 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4755 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:17 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4694. 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 St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4694 with recommendation, as amended, as substitute H-1. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4695 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4798 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips. The Chair laid HB 4672 and HB 4673 before the committee: HB 4672 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 74116 and 78119 (MCL 324.74116 and 324.78119), section 74116 as amended by 2016 PA 1 and section 78119 as amended by 2013 PA 81. HB 4673 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 805 (MCL 257.805), as amended by 2021 PA 96.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4672 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4673 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips. The Chair laid HB 4411 before the committee: HB 4411 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 8905a (MCL 324.8905a), as amended by 2024 PA 6. Representative Phil Green testified in support of HB 4411. Questions and discussions followed. Jimmy Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of HB 4411. Questions and discussions followed. Craig Sepich, representing the National Insurance Crime Bureau, testified in opposition to HB 4411. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Green returned to the testimony table to answer questions from the committee. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4411, but did not wish to speak: Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Robert Binck, representing the Enterprise Leasing Company of Detroit. Joe Roth, representing the American Property Casualty Insurance Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4411, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Ken Morin, representing the Michigan Towing Association. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. T. J. Craven, representing Michigan Spill Response, testified in support of HB 4411. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4282. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4282 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4595 before the committee: HB 4595 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 533 (MCL 436.1533), as amended by 2020 PA 308.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4595. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4595 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4700 before the committee: HB 4700 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 107 (MCL 436.1107), as amended by 2021 PA 19.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4700. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4700 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4663 before the committee: HB 4663 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 1016. Representative VanderWall testified in support of HB 4663. Questions and discussions followed. David Martin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, testified with a neutral position on HB 4663. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4663, but did not wish to speak: Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild. The Chair laid HB 4422 before the committee: HB 4422 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as amended by 2022 PA 142. Representative Wendzel testified in support of HB 4422. Questions and discussions followed. Steve Rochow, representing the RNDC Michigan, testified in support of HB 4422. Questions and discussions followed. Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association, testified in support of HB 4422. Questions and discussions followed. Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, testified in support of HB 4422. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4422, but did not wish to speak: Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Winn Atkins, representing Sazerac. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association. Matt Miner, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. Jim Moran, representing the MSA. Brian Pizzuti, representing the RNDC. Auday Arabo, representing Benchmark Beverage. Kevin Koke, representing Erdington Spirits. Joe Cekola, representing Imperial Beverage. Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing the Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4823 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


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


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


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


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


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


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


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4422 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4774 before the committee: HB 4774 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 237b (MCL 18.1237b), as added by 2002 PA 504. Representative Fairbairn, testified in support of HB 4774. Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies, testified in support of HB 4774. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Hemp Beverage Alliance. Christopher Lackner, representing the Hemp Beverage Alliance, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4690 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Hope and Breen. Pass: None.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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