evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4586 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Hope and Scott. Pass: Rep. Breen. The Chair laid HB 5113 before the committee: HB 5113 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5d (MCL 28.425d), as amended by 2015 PA 3.


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evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5113 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Hope and Scott. Pass: Rep. Breen. The Chair laid HB 4980 before the committee: HB 4980 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and 28.425l), section 5b as amended by 2023 PA 37 and section 5l as amended by 2017 PA 95. Cathy M. Garrett, Wayne County Clerk, testified in opposition to HB 4980. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4980 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Hope and Scott. Pass: Rep. Breen. The Chair laid SB 158 before the committee: SB 158 (Sen. Cavanagh) A bill to regulate the online sale of tickets for entertainment events; and to prohibit the use of a bot to make certain purchases for tickets for entertainment events. Grace Rowley, from the Office of Senator Cavanagh, testified in support of SB 158.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report out SB 158 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:12 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4445 before the committee: HB 4445 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40102 and 40111a (MCL 324.40102 and 324.40111a), section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24 and section 40111a as amended by 2015 PA 265. Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 4445. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Jerrold Belant testified with no position on HB 4445. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4445, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semernic, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4445, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to excuse Representatives Arbit, Foreman and Wooden from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:06 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from November 4, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 585 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, and Damoose Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 586. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, and Damoose Nays: None The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report the (S-2) version of SB 586 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, and Damoose Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


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


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 28, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senators Camilleri and Johnson were excused from the meeting.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 433 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Irwin and Damoose Nays: None Pass: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 11:50 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 520 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin and Santana Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 521 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin and Santana Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 705 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin and Santana Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4045 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin and Santana Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 539 to the floor with recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin and Santana Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


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


evidence_text: the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 10:21 a.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from 11/06/2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senators Daley, Victory and Hoitenga were excused from the meeting.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 238. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki Nays: None Not Voting: Sen.(s) Daley, Victory and Hoitenga The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Singh to report HB 4013 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows: Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki Nays: None The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 11:04 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


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


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at 1:46 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 93 before the committee: SB 93 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 4105 (MCL 289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out SB 93 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 93, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Chair laid SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699 before the committee: SB 685 (Sen. Shink) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 36109b. SB 686 (Sen. Daley) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36110 (MCL 324.36110), as amended by 2016 PA 265. SB 687 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36206 (MCL 324.36206), as amended by 2002 PA 75. SB 688 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36103 (MCL 324.36103), as amended by 2003 PA 36. SB 689 (Sen. Lauwers) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36111 (MCL 324.36111), as amended by 2016 PA 265. SB 690 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36109 (MCL 324.36109), as amended by 2016 PA 265. SB 699 (Sen. Shink) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36202 (MCL 324.36202), as amended by 2016 PA 265. Mikaylah Heffernan and Jamie Summers, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, gave a presentation on the PA 116 program. Questions and discussion followed. Steven Drake, representing Drakelan Farms LLC, and Barry Lonik, representing the Treemore Ecology & Land Services, testified together in support of SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699. Mike Okma, representing the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, and Chris Bunch, representing the Six Rivers Land Conservancy, testified together in support of SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699. Becky Huttenqa, representing Ottawa County, and Donald Oesterle testified together in support of SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699. At 11:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:12 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


evidence_text: Representative Skaggs moved to report out SB 685 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox.


evidence_text: Representative Wortz moved to report out SB 686 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox.


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to report out SB 687 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out SB 688 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox.


evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out SB 689 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox.


evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out SB 690 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox.


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to report out SB 699 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699, but did not wish to speak: Haley Stichhan, representing Kent County. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699, but did not wish to speak: Keith Creogh, representing Heart of the Lakes/6 Rivers. Jonathan Jarosz, representing Heart of the Lakes. Susan Lackey, representing Heart of the Lakes. Jason Meekhof, representing the Blue Heron Land Conservancy. Rosie Pahl Donaldson, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Will Manty, representing the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. Kim Hayes, representing the Leelanau Conservancy. Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Susan Morley LaCroix, representing the Legacy Land Conservancy. Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association. Elizabeth Brost, representing the Agricultural Preserve Boards of Michigan. Jeanine Igl, representing the Ingham County Farmland & Open Space Preservation Board.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representatives Lightner and Rheingans from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:20 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 06, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4492 before the committee: HB 4492 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled "Improved workforce opportunity wage act," by amending section 4d (MCL 408.934d), as amended by 2025 PA 1. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4492, but did not wish to speak: Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4492 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. The Chair laid HB 4510 and HB 4511 before the committee: HB 4510 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled "Public employee retirement system investment act," (MCL 38.1132 to 38.1141) by adding section 19c. HB 4511 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to prohibit the banning, provision of permitting or licensure requirements, or provision of other impairments of or for the holding of digital assets; to prohibit the advocacy or support through certain actions by certain state governmental officers and entities of a central bank digital currency by the United States government; to prohibit the imposition of prohibitions on the operation of certain nodes related to blockchain protocols, certain transfers of digital assets on blockchain protocols, or the participation in staking on certain blockchain protocols; to prohibit certain civil liability; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4510 and HB 4511, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4510. The motion prevailed 8-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Brixie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Grant, Tate and Coffia.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4510 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: Rep. Brixie. Pass: Reps. Grant, Tate and Coffia. Dee Jones, representing Parti.com, testified in support of HB 4511.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 4511 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: Rep. Brixie. Pass: Reps. Grant and Tate. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 10:46 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 423 before the committee: SB 423 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 78g and 78q (MCL 211.78g and 211.78q), section 78g as amended by 2020 PA 256 and section 78q as amended by 2020 PA 33. Senator Chang and Representative Myers-Phillips testified in support of SB 423. Questions and discussion followed. Alan Fox, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers, testified in support of SB 423. Questions and discussions followed. James Berry, representing the Wayne County Treasurer, testified in support of SB 423. Questions and discussions followed. Peter Morman, representing the Department of Treasury, testified in support of SB 423. Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors, testified in support of SB 423. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of SB 423. Todd Skowronski, representing the Community Associations Institute, testified in support of SB 423. The Chair laid HB 5234 before the committee: HB 5234 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 217c (MCL 257.217c), as amended by 2022 PA 224.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5234. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5234 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 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:36 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 23 before the committee: SB 23 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending section 108 (MCL 560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591. Matt Black, representing the office of Senator Hertel, testified in support of SB 23. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 23, but did not wish to speak: Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 23, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners. Michelle Batora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 23. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out SB 23 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 512 and SB 513 before the committee: SB 512 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 303, 526, 607, 609b, 903b, and 1025 (MCL 436.1303, 436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, 436.1903b, and 436.2025), 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, section 903b as added by 2016 PA 434, and section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and by adding sections 412, 609k, and 804. SB 513 (Sen. Hauck) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as amended by 2025 PA 9, and by adding section 604. Kris Young, representing the office of Senator Singh, testified in support of SB 512. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 512 and SB 513, but did not wish to speak: Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits. Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 512 and SB 513, but did not wish to speak: Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out SB 512 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out SB 513 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98 before the committee: SB 96 (Sen. Moss) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 28 (MCL 125.1528), as amended by 2020 PA 155, and by adding section 4i. SB 97 (Sen. Hauck) A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention code," by amending section 22 (MCL 29.22), as amended by 2020 PA 154. SB 98 (Sen. McMorrow) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 3m. Ian Mays, representing the office of Senator Jeremy Moss, testified in support of SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98. Questions and discussions followed. Melissa Horste, representing MiLEAP, testified in support of SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98, but did not wish to speak: Joe and Jack Taylor, representing Nightlock.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 96. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to report out SB 96 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out SB 97 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to report out SB 98 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4911 before the committee: HB 4911 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1101, 1111, and 1112 (MCL 339.1101, 339.1111, and 339.1112), sections 1101 and 1112 as amended by 1984 PA 25 and section 1111 as amended by 1988 PA 463. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4911, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4911. The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4911 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant. The Chair laid HB 5059 before the committee: HB 5059 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 609k. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5059, but did not wish to speak: Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5059. The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5059 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant. The Chair laid SB 25 before the committee: SB 25 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled "Motor vehicle service and repair act," by amending sections 2, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, 32a, 33, and 40 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1313b, 257.1314, 257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318, 257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1332a, 257.1333, and 257.1340), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 227 and sections 13b and 32a as added and sections 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, and 33 as amended by 2016 PA 430, and by adding section 30a. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 25, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out SB 25 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4897, HB 4898 and HB 4907 before the committee: HB 4897 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 939 (MCL 339.5939) and by adding sections 926, 926a, and 926b. HB 4898 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 941 (MCL 339.5941) and by adding sections 928, 928a, and 928b. HB 4907 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 907 (MCL 339.5907), as amended by 2020 PA 89. Representative Martin testified in support of HB 4897. Jessica Reia-Ashley, representing the office of Representative Bollin, testified in support of HB 4898. Cam Bruneau, representing the office of Representative Prestin, testified in support of HB 4907. Mack Jones and Andrew Brisbo, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, testified in support of HB 4897, HB 4898 and HB 4907. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4897, HB 4898 and HB 4907, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Ron Kendall, representing ABC of Michigan. Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. The Chair laid HB 5206 and HB 5207 before the committee: HB 5206 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1201 and 1203a (MCL 339.1201 and 339.1203a), section 1201 as amended by 2024 PA 160 and section 1203a as amended by 2018 PA 387, and by adding section 1207a. HB 5207 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1109 and 1206 (MCL 339.1109 and 339.1206), section 1109 as amended by 1988 PA 463 and section 1206 as amended by 2024 PA 78. Noah Sliwa, representing the office of Representative Rigas, testified in support of HB 5206 and HB 5207. Scott Weaver and Jimmy Montan, both representing the Douglas J Institute, testified in support of HB 5206 and HB 5207. Stacey Wells, representing the L'esprit Academy, testified in support of HB 5206. David Dagenis, representing the Michigan College of Beauty, testified in support of HB 5206. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5206 and HB 5207, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. The Chair laid HB 5343 before the committee: HB 5343 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as amended by 2021 PA 19. Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in support of HB 5343. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5343, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5343, but did not wish to speak: Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5343, but did not wish to speak: Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the US. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5343, but did not wish to speak: Jon O'Connor, representing the Michigan Craft Distillers Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 9:56 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5284 before the committee: HB 5284 (Rep. Beson) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 729, 2009, and 2627 (MCL 339.729, 339.2009, and 339.2627), section 729 as amended by 2018 PA 81, section 2009 as amended by 2010 PA 324, and section 2627 as amended by 2006 PA 414, and by adding section 2504b. Representative Beson testified in support of HB 5284. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5284, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4896 and HB 4925 before the committee: HB 4896 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17001 and 17011 (MCL 333.17001 and 333.17011), section 17001 as amended by 2018 PA 624 and section 17011 as amended by 2006 PA 398. HB 4925 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17012 and 17031 (MCL 333.17012 and 333.17031), section 17031 as amended by 2018 PA 463, and by adding section 17012a. Representative Woolford and Representative Green testified in support of HB 4896 and HB 4925. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4896 and HB 4925, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4925, but did not wish to speak: Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4896, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The Chair laid HB 4692 before the committee: HB 4692 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section 1205b. Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4692. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4809 before the committee: HB 4809 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending the title and section 219 (MCL 257.219), the title as amended by 2016 PA 32 and section 219 as amended by 2018 PA 74, and by adding sections 820a and 820b. Chair Schuette explained the proposed substitute (H-4) for HB 4809.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4809. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4809 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). 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 4892 before the committee: HB 4892 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 724 and 728 (MCL 339.724 and 339.728), as amended by 2018 PA 81.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4892. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4892 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). 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 following person submitted a card in support of HB 4892, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 4919 before the committee: HB 4919 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 539 (MCL 339.5539).


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4919 with recommendation. 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 following person submitted a card in support of HB 4919, but did not wish to speak: Jarett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4933 before the committee: HB 4933 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 303a and 411 (MCL 339.303a and 339.411), section 303a as amended by 2014 PA 265 and section 411 as amended by 2020 PA 388; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4933. The motion prevailed 5-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4933 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4927 before the committee: HB 4927 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1108 and 1110 (MCL 339.1108 and 339.1110), section 1108 as amended by 2021 PA 101 and section 1110 as amended by 2020 PA 27. Representative Fairbairn and Jimmy Montan, representing the Douglas J. Institute, testified in support of HB 4927. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4927. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4927 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). 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 following people submitted a card in support of HB 4927, but did not wish to speak: Scott Weaver, representing the Douglas J. Institute. Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The committee returned to the consideration of HB 4692. Stacy Wells, representing the L’esprit Academy, testified in support of HB 4692. David Dagenis, representing the Michigan College of Beauty, testified in support of HB 4692. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4692, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Scott Weaver and Jimmy Montan, representing the Douglas J. Institute. The Chair laid HB 4346 and HB 4347 before the committee: HB 4346 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled "Lawful internet gaming act," by amending section 15 (MCL 432.315). HB 4347 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse racing law of 1995," by amending sections 2 and 20 (MCL 431.302 and 431.320), section 2 as amended by 2016 PA 271 and section 20 as amended by 2019 PA 153. Representative Kunse explained the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 4346 and substitute (H-4) for HB 4347.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4346. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4346 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: Rep. DeBoer. Pass: Rep. Herzberg.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4347. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4347 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 6-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: Rep. DeBoer. Pass: Rep. Herzberg.


evidence_text: Representative Herzberg moved to excuse Representative Posthumus from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:23 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 09, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4696 and HB 4697 before the committee: HB 4696 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled "Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.872), as amended by 2023 PA 69. HB 4697 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled "Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 4 (MCL 722.874), as amended by 2023 PA 69. Representative Meerman and Representative Young testified in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697. Questions and discussion followed. Demetrius Starling and Rachael Wineland, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, testified in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697. Questions and discussion followed. Joy Engelsman, representing DA Blodgett, testified in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4696, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Heather Bomsta, representing Michigan’s Children. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4697, but did not wish to speak: Bianca Miles, representing Michigan’s Children. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697, but did not wish to speak: Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association. Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Children and Families.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to excuse Representative Rheingans from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:45 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 09, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5318 before the committee: HB 5318 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending sections 4o and 4q (MCL 205.54o and 205.54q), section 4o as amended by 2018 PA 249 and section 4q as amended by 2018 PA 530. Representative Frisbie, joined by Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5318. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5256 before the committee: HB 5256 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2025 PA 24. Representative Young testified in support of the proposed substitute (H-3) for HB 5256.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5256. The motion did not prevail 3-8-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Young and Paiz. Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona and Schuette. Pass: Rep. Frisbie. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5256, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5256 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona and Schuette. Nays: Rep. Paiz. Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter and Young.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representatives Breen and Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 10:51 AM. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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


evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena to Ms. LaResha Thornton. Members of this committee have been investigating several issues involving the Michigan Department of Corrections. The House Oversight Committee and, more broadly, the House of Representatives, has a clear legislative purpose in examining the conditions at MDOC facilities. Depending on the findings of such an investigation, members of the House may desire to sponsor legislation to address the treatment of individuals in MDOC custody. Ms. Thornton is a former employee of the MDOC, and she has agreed to testify before this Committee. However, she has asked to be subpoenaed by this body. The party to be subpoenaed is Ms. LaResha Thornton, to appear and testify before the House Oversight Committee. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Woolford, St. Germaine, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the committee a report on subpoenaed documents from the Office of the Attorney General. Catherine Edwards, Kasey Markarian, and Omar Shajrah, representing the Michigan House Legal Counsel, provided a report on the subpoenaed documents from the Office of the Attorney General. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Chair DeBoyer moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. In accordance with the Oversight Committee’s Special Rules, I state the following in support of the motion: 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 statute. 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: To pursue this committee’s investigation into the conduct of the Attorney General, the committee’s investigators have taken a deep dive into the cases that the Attorney General’s office was supposed to investigate. It has come to the committee’s attention that the Department of Health and Human Services is in possession of records pertinent to this committee’s investigation of the Attorney General. On November 13, 2025, the House Deputy General Counsel requested those records from DHHS. On November 14, 2025, the DHHS’s legislative liaison replied that the Legislature was required to file a FOIA request in order to obtain any documents sought from DHHS. On November 15, 2025, the Deputy General Counsel forwarded the request and the initial DHHS response to the Division Director of the Operations and Assistance Legal Division of DHHS, in the Bureau of Legal Affairs. On November 22, 2025, the Chief Operating Officer of the DHHS replied, and stated that a written request for documents from the House Deputy General Counsel did not count as a written request from the legislature, and that the documents could not be disclosed, unless DHHS receives either a FOIA request or a subpoena from the House of Representatives. To date, no documents have been disclosed by DHHS to the House of Representatives or the House Oversight Committee. 3. The party to be subpoenaed is Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and the record keeper for the Adult Protective Services division. 4. The subpoena will be for all documents in the possession of Adult Protective Services related to a deceased individual, Rosalene Burd, and the subpoena will specify that those documents are to be provided without redaction. The motion prevailed 15-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, St. Germaine, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, Mentzer and Wegela. Nays: Rep. Tsernoglou. Pass: Rep. MacDonell. At 11:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:16 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair returned to the report on the subpoenaed documents from the Office of the Attorney General presented by Catherine Edwards, Kasey Markarian, and Omar Shajrah, representing the Michigan House Legal Counsel. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved that the House Committee on Oversight recommend to the House of Representatives that the Attorney General Dana Nessel be held in contempt of the legislature. The motion prevailed 10-6-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Pass: None.


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 and the Department of the Attorney General. The subpoenas would require Attorney General Nessel to produce unredacted documents that were the subject of two previous subpoenas from this Committee to the Department of Attorney General. In accordance with the Oversight Committee’s Special Rules, I state the following in support of the motion: 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 provided documents to the House Oversight Committee on or about September 11, 2025. However, as you have seen from today’s presentation, those documents were redacted. Despite the communications to my office from the Attorney General’s staff claiming that the Attorney General had no involvement in these two cases, we saw today emails sent by Dana Nessel personally, including one email that is completely redacted. 3. The parties to be subpoenaed are and the Department of Attorney General and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. 4. The subpoenas will direct that the Attorney General Nessel produce the documents listed on the two subpoenas previously sent by this Committee to the Department of Attorney General, and to do so without redaction. The motion prevailed 14-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, St. Germaine, Pohutsky, Conlin, Mentzer and Wegela. Nays: Rep. Tsernoglou. Pass: Rep. MacDonell. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Samantha Steffey. Chris Dardzinski.


evidence_text: Representative Pohutsky moved to excuse Representative Jaime Greene from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 11:58 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4911 before the committee: HB 4911 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1101, 1111, and 1112 (MCL 339.1101, 339.1111, and 339.1112), sections 1101 and 1112 as amended by 1984 PA 25 and section 1111 as amended by 1988 PA 463. Representative Schmaltz testified in support of HB 4911. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4911, but did not wish to speak: Michael Jordan, representing The Mobile Barber Company. Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4911. 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 4911 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. The Chair laid HB 5050 before the committee: HB 5050 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17744a and 17744d (MCL 333.17744a and 333.17744d), as amended by 2020 PA 311. Representative Snyder testified in support of HB 5050. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5050, but did not wish to speak: Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.


evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to report out HB 5050 with recommendation. 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 Chair laid HB 4692 before the committee: HB 4692 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677) by adding section 1205b.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4692. 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 4692 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). 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 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). The following person 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.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4895 with recommendation. 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 Chair laid HB 4914 before the committee: HB 4914 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2010 (MCL 339.2010), as amended by 1992 PA 103. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4914, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4914. 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 Aragona moved to report out HB 4914 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). 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 Chair laid HB 5127 before the committee: HB 5127 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 8e (MCL 722.118e), as added by 2022 PA 113. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5127, but did not wish to speak: Tim Lagholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5127, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5127 with recommendation. 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 Chair laid HB 5284 before the committee: HB 5284 (Rep. Beson) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 729, 2009, and 2627 (MCL 339.729, 339.2009, and 339.2627), section 729 as amended by 2018 PA 81, section 2009 as amended by 2010 PA 324, and section 2627 as amended by 2006 PA 414, and by adding section 2504b.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5284 with recommendation. 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 opposition to HB 5284, but did not wish to speak: Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to excuse Representative Herzberg from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 5:00 PM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4424 and HB 4425 before the committee: HB 4424 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 678. HB 4425 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to create a sustainable aviation fuel incentive program; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the certification of certain tax credits and incentives; and to prescribe penalties. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4424 and HB 4425, but did not wish to speak: Chase Attanasio, representing Clean Fuel Michigan. Joshua Scramlin, representing Michigan Farm Bureau. Matt Smego, representing the Michigan Corn Growers Association. Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4424. The motion prevailed 15-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 4424 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 15-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4425. The motion prevailed 15-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 4425 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 15-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 269 before the committee: SB 269 (Sen. Camilleri) A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled "Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan," by amending section 135 (MCL 259.135), as amended by 1982 PA 466. Tyler Morawa, representing the office of Senator Camilleri, testified in support of SB 269. Questions and discussions followed. Amber Hunt and Scott Roberts, representing the Wayne County Airport Authority - DTW, testified in support of SB 269. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 269, but did not wish to speak: Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to report out SB 269 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Grant. The Chair laid SB 532 before the committee: SB 532 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 803i (MCL 257.803i), as amended by 2022 PA 143. Nick Haas, representing the office of Senator Cherry, testified in support of SB 532. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 532, but did not wish to speak: Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid HB 5175 and HB 5176 before the committee: HB 5175 (Rep. Carra) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 13c. HB 5176 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 247.661, 247.662, and 247.663), section 11 as amended by 2015 PA 175, section 12 as amended by 2023 PA 248, and section 13 as amended by 2020 PA 153. Representative Carra testified in support of HB 5175 and HB 5176. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5175 and HB 5176. Questions and discussions followed. Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Transportation and Infrastructure Association, testified in opposition to HB 5175 and HB 5176. Questions and discussions followed. Steve Waalkes, representing the Michigan Concrete Association, testified in opposition to HB 5175 and HB 5176. Questions and discussions followed. Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association, testified in opposition to HB 5175 and HB 5176. Questions and discussions followed. Brett Stanton, representing the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5175. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5175 and HB 5176, but did not wish to speak: Troy Hagon, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan. Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5175, but did not wish to speak: Doug Needham, representing the Michigan Aggregates Association.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representative Herzberg from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at 1:21 PM. Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry, supported by Senator Bayer, to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Cherry, to adjourn the committee at 9:57 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from December 9, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.


evidence_text: the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. Santana, to adjourn the committee at 12:05 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5044 before the committee: HB 5044 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1178b. Michele Eaddy, representing the Thrun Law Firm, testified in opposition to HB 5044. Questions and discussions followed. Olivia Ponte, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Department of Education, Rebecca McIntyre, Assistant Director of the Michigan Department of Education & Amy Matthews, Director, Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) Project, gave an overview presentation of the guidelines for ABA Therapy in schools. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Randall Swanson. Angela Khater. Steven Donatelli, representing Akoya Behavioral Health. Michael Tomak, representing Pavo Behavioral Therapy, LLC. The Chair laid HB 5154 before the committee: HB 5154 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1290. Representative Wilson explained the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 5154.


evidence_text: Representative Wilson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5154. The motion did not prevail 4-0-7: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5154 with recommendation. 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 11:56 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 413 before the committee: SB 413 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 18221, 18223, 18233, and 18237 (MCL 333.18221, 333.18223, 333.18233, and 333.18237), section 18221 as amended by 2006 PA 395, section 18223 as amended by 2018 PA 24, section 18233 as amended by 1994 PA 234, and section 18237 as amended by 1998 PA 496. Bill Drake, representing the Office of Senator Wojno, joined by Teresa Goscicki, representing the Michigan Psychological Association Master's Committee, testified in support of SB 413. Questions and discussion followed. Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Psychological Association Master's Committee, testified in support of SB 413. Questions and discussions followed. Joshua Turchon, PhD, representing himself, testified in opposition to SB 413. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 413, but did not wish to speak: Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Dr. Kristen Votruba, representing the Michigan Psychological Association. Stephanie Szymas, representing Mosaic Counseling Services. The Chair laid HB 5150 before the committee: HB 5150 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16204, 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and 18709 (MCL 333.16204, 333.16344, 333.18701, 333.18703, 333.18707, and 333.18709), section 16204 as amended by 2005 PA 273 and sections 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and 18709 as added by 2004 PA 3, and by adding sections 18710 and 18712. Representative Thompson, joined by Steven Hamick and Nicholas Prush, representing the Michigan Society for Respiratory Care, testified in support of HB 5150. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5150, but did not wish to speak: Alex Seasock, representing Memorial Healthcare. The Chair laid HB 4910 before the committee: HB 4910 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16653 (MCL 333.16653), as added by 2018 PA 463, and by adding section 16650. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4910, but did not wish to speak: Mark Ashley, representing Delta Dental.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4910. 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.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4910 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 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4932 before the committee: HB 4932 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17731 (MCL 333.17731), as amended by 2014 PA 285. Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 4932. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4932, but did not wish to speak: Griff Drew, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid a presentation on Sleep Deprivation before the committee. Dr. Vishaz Saini, 2024 President of the Michigan Academy of Sleep Medicine, joined by Dr. Hanne Hoffmann, representing Michigan State University, and Dr. Lily Yau, representing Michigan State University Psychology, gave a presentation on Sleep Deprivation. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:28 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5298 and HB 5299 before the committee: HB 5298 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3114 (MCL 500.3114), as amended by 2019 PA 21. HB 5299 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3107c (MCL 500.3107c), as added by 2019 PA 22.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5298. 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. Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendment to HB 5298: 1. Amend page 5, line 18, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law: (a) House Bill No. 4576. (b) House Bill No. 5299.". Representative Fitzgerald explained the amendment.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5298. The motion did not prevail 3-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer and Schuette. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5298 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer and Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendment to HB 5299: 1. Amend page 4, line 16, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law: (a) House Bill No. 4576. (b) House Bill No. 5298.". Representative Fitzgerald explained the amendment.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5299. The motion did not prevail 3-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer and Schuette. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5299 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer and Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. The Chair laid HB 5380, HB 5381, HB 5382, HB 5383, HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386 before the committee: HB 5380 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 4665 (MCL 500.4665), as added by 2008 PA 29. HB 5381 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 4601 (MCL 500.4601), as amended by 2016 PA 276. HB 5382 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 4731 (MCL 500.4731), as added by 2008 PA 29. HB 5383 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 4705 (MCL 500.4705), as added by 2008 PA 29. HB 5384 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 4667 (MCL 500.4667), as added by 2008 PA 29. HB 5385 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 4603 (MCL 500.4603), as added by 2008 PA 29. HB 5386 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 4621 and 4625 (MCL 500.4621 and 500.4625), section 4621 as amended by 2018 PA 397 and section 4625 as added by 2008 PA 29. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5298 and HB 5299, but did not wish to speak: Kevin A. McKinney, representing the Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5380, HB 5381, HB 5382, HB 5383, HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386, but did not wish to speak: Ken Ross, representing John Hancock. Ken Morin, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan. David Zyble, representing Jackson National Life. Jenny Geis, representing the Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified in support of HB 5380, HB 5381, HB 5382, HB 5383, HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386. Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 5380, HB 5381, HB 5382, HB 5383, HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386. Representative Brenda Carter testified in support of HB 5380, HB 5381, HB 5382, HB 5383, HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386. Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified in support of HB 5380, HB 5381, HB 5382, HB 5383, HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386. Gregory Nowakowski, representing Honigman, testified in support of HB 5380, HB 5381, HB 5382, HB 5383, HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 12:40 PM. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5314, HB 5315 and HB 5316 before the committee: HB 5314 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1919 PA 232, entitled "An act to supplement the laws of the state relating to the powers and duties of the attorney general and the institution and prosecution of actions thereby on behalf of the state, to authorize intervention in pending litigation on behalf of the people in certain cases, and to permit the bringing of any suit at law in which the state is a party plaintiff in the circuit court of Ingham county," by repealing section 2 (MCL 14.102). HB 5315 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1846 RS 12, entitled "Of certain state officers," by amending section 28 (MCL 14.28). HB 5316 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1631 (MCL 600.1631). The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5316, but did not wish to speak: Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5314 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Hope, Breen and Scott. Pass: None. Representative Breen offered the following amendment to HB 5315: 1. Amend page 2, following line 11, by inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4576 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.".


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5315. The motion did not prevail 4-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5315 with recommendation. 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.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 5316 with recommendation. 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. The Chair laid HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140 before the committee: HB 4138 (Rep. DeSana) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 1908, 2529, and 2559 (MCL 600.1908, 600.2529, and 600.2559), as amended by 2023 PA 35. HB 4139 (Rep. DeSana) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 2, 2b, 5b, and 8 (MCL 28.422, 28.422b, 28.425b, and 28.428), as amended by 2023 PA 37. HB 4140 (Rep. DeSana) A bill to repeal 2023 PA 38, entitled "Extreme risk protection order act," (MCL 691.1801 to 691.1821). Representative DeSana testified in support of HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140. Questions and discussions followed. Nick Buggia, representing the NRA, testified in support of HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140. Questions and discussions followed. Brenden Boudreau, representing the Great Lakes Gun Rights, testified in support of HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140. Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140. Questions and discussions followed. Dean G. Greenblatt, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140. Questions and discussions followed. Casey Armitage, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140. Steve Dulan, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, testified in support of HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140. Kelly Dillaha, representing End Gun Violence Michigan and Red Wine & Blue, testified in opposition to HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140. Deputy Chief Aaron Huguley, representing the Southfield Police Department, testified in opposition to HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Eddie Kabacinski, representing the Second Amendment. Steve Conley, representing himself. Marcy Jonkovich, representing Women for Gun Rights. Rob Rodriguez, representing Livingston County. Bruce Watson, representing himself. Jason Dye, representing We the People. Marcy Grzywacz, representing herself. Gregory O'Neill, representing himself. Anthony Hudson, representing himself. Cindy Twichell, Constitution Coach, representing the Patriot Academy. Mark A. White, representing himself. Brett McDonald, representing himself. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Pam Leidlein, representing herself. Rebecca Kasen, representing the Women's Center of Greater Lansing. Selene Koremenos-Tsebelis, representing Students Demand Action. Alison Shih, representing Everytown for Gun Safety. Kazia Kelly, representing Moms Demand Action. Eli Savit, representing the Washtenaw County Prosecutor. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140, but did not wish to speak: Linda Danders, representing Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense. Sean Holihan, representing Giffords. Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence. Mackenzie Rittenberg, representing Red Wine & Blue. Nicole Breadon, representing Red Wine & Blue. Megan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Tammy Warren, representing herself. Shirley Gail Brusseau, representing the Fountain St. Church. Abbie Kozel, representing Red Wine & Blue. Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Olivia Hummer, representing GLAMS. Margaret A. Judge, representing GLAMS. Iris B. Lagrou, representing Moms Demand Action. Janet John, representing End Gun Violence MI. James F. Peggs, representing Physicians for Prevention of Gun Violence. Gavin Ford, representing Students Demand Action. Marissa Ford, representing Students Demand Action. Skye Thietten, representing End Gun Violence MI. Genevieve Peters Scott, representing herself. Connie Teschler, representing Moms Demand Action. Linda Melaragni, representing herself. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140, but did not wish to speak: John Fenger, representing himself and MY2AEDU. Hassan Hassan, representing himself. Russell Mason, representing himself. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4138 and HB 4139, but did not wish to speak: Trudy Bower, representing Moms Demand Action. Janice Hardwick, representing GLAMS. Gail Duncan, representing the Moms Demand Action. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4139 and HB 4140, but did not wish to speak: Saylor Reinders, representing End Gun Violence Michigan. Maya Manuel, representing End Gun Violence in Michigan. Rick Omilian, representing Kalamazoo Moms Demand Action. Ann Anderson, representing herself. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:57 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4445 before the committee: HB 4445 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40102 and 40111a (MCL 324.40102 and 324.40111a), section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24 and section 40111a as amended by 2015 PA 265. Representative Weiss offered the following amendment to HB 4445: 1. Amend page 5, following line 12, by inserting: "Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4576 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.". Representative Weiss spoke to the amendment.


evidence_text: Representative Weiss moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4445. The motion did not prevail 5-8-2: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Myers-Phillips. Nays: Reps. St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak and Fairbairn. Pass: Reps. Martin and Wortz.


evidence_text: Representative Wortz moved to report out HB 4445 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Myers-Phillips. Pass: None. The Chair laid the presentation by Rigero Inc. of Plymouth, MI on Technology for Nutrient Management and Recovery for Lakes and Ponds before the committee. Roy Cole and Rich Baum, representing Rigero Inc., provided a presentation on their technology for nutrient management and recovery for lakes and ponds. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representatives Arbit and Wooden from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:02 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Dakota Soda Acting Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 27 before the committee: SB 27 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 2006 PA 317, entitled "An act to create certain entities in the Michigan strategic fund; to impose certain duties and responsibilities on those entities and on certain state employees and public employees; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 2 (MCL 125.1972), as amended by 2010 PA 337. Collin Fowler, representing the Office of Senator Klinefelt, testified in support of SB 27. Representative Brixie explained the proposed substitute (H-1) for SB 27.


evidence_text: Representative Brixie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 27. The motion did not prevail 3-6-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Grant, Brixie and Tate. Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole and St. Germaine. Pass: None.