evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4704 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5814 before the committee: HB 5814 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 106c. Representative Maddock testified in support of HB 5814. Kaitlyn Finley, representing the Foundation for Government Accountability, testified in support of HB 5814. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5814, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Caleigh Bedwin, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Amber Bellazaire, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.


activity_role: yea

evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5574 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5575 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 5576 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5120, HB 5121 and HB 6033 before the committee: HB 5120 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 2559 and 2950 (MCL 600.2559 and 600.2950), section 2559 as amended by 2023 PA 35 and section 2950 as amended by 2018 PA 146. HB 5121 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2950a (MCL 600.2950a), as amended by 2018 PA 146, and by adding sections 2950d and 2950p. HB 6033 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2559 (MCL 600.2559), as amended by 2023 PA 35.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5120. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5121. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:40 AM, Majority Vice Chair BeGole called the committee back to order. Chair Lightner testified in support of HB 5120, HB 5121 and HB 6033. Representative Scott testified in support of HB 5120, HB 5121 and HB 6033. Questions and discussions followed. At 10:44 AM, Majority Vice Chair BeGole laid the committee at ease. At 10:45 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Mishanta Clark testified in support of HB 5120 and HB 5121. Questions and discussions followed. Audriana Buchanan-Cronk, representing First Step, testified in support of HB 5120 and HB 5121. Angie Povialitis, representing the Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board, testified in support of HB 5120 and HB 5121. Questions and discussions followed. Faith Brown, representing Impacting Faith and End Gun Violence Michigan, testified in support of HB 5120 and HB 5121. Kathryn Fleisher, representing the John Hopkins Center for Gun Violence, testified in support of HB 5120 and HB 5121. Rebecca Shiemke, representing the Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board, testified in support of HB 5120 and HB 5121. Bridget Huff, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5120. Jeff Kirkpatrick, representing the Michigan Court Officers and Deputy Sheriffs Association, testified in support of HB 6033. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5120, HB 5121 and HB 6033, but did not wish to speak: YWCA of Kalamazoo. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5120, HB 5121 and HB 6033, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5120 and HB 5121, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Steph Glidden, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence. Steph Glidden, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Ashley Steffen, representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General. Elisabeth Von Eitzen, representing herself. Duane Breijak, representing the National Association of Social Workers - MI Chapter. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5120, but did not wish to speak: Maya Manuel, representing End Gun Violence Michigan. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 6033, but did not wish to speak: Kieran Marion, representing the Michigan Credit Union League. The Chair laid HB 4532, HB 4533 and HB 4534 before the committee: HB 4532 (Rep. Price) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending sections 81, 81a, and 81d (MCL 750.81, 750.81a, and 750.81d), sections 81 and 81a as amended by 2023 PA 271 and section 81d as amended by 2006 PA 517. HB 4533 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2023 PA 208. HB 4534 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 461 (MCL 330.1461), as amended by 2018 PA 593, and by adding section 1021 and chapter 10A. Representative Price testified in support of HB 4532, HB 4533 and HB 4534. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Green testified in support of HB 4532, HB 4533 and HB 4534. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Brad Uren, representing the Michigan State Medical Society and the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians, testified in support of HB 4532, HB 4533 and HB 4534. Carrie Mull, representing Trinity Health Michigan, testified in support of HB 4532, HB 4533 and HB 4534. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4532, HB 4533 and HB 4534, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Cody Oberly-Ball, representing the Michigan Emergency Nurses Association. Garrett Hartinger, representing the Michigan Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4532, HB 4533 and HB 4534, but did not wish to speak: Madelyn Watts, representing McLaren Health Care. Ashley Christian, representing Henry Ford Health. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. Alex Seasock, representing Memorial Healthcare. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4532, HB 4533 and HB 4534, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4532 and HB 4533, but did not wish to speak: Beth Campbell, representing the ANA-Michigan. Sonny Hoogendoorn, representing Corewell Health. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4533 and HB 4534, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5453 before the committee: HB 5453 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 21c to chapter XVI. Captain Mario Bastianelli (Ret.), representing the Sterling Heights Police Department, testified in support of HB 5453. Chair Lightner testified in support of HB 5453. Dunya Kilano, representing Face Addiction Now, testified in support of HB 5453. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5453, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Johnson, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Chuck Warpehoski, representing the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Lily Merizon, representing the ACLU of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 12:00 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5099. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Nays: None. Pass: None.


activity_role: pass

evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5099 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The motion prevailed 8-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Harris, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie and Tate. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Outman, BeGole and Coffia.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5100. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 5100 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 8-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Harris, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie and Tate. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Outman, BeGole and Coffia. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5099 and HB 5100, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The Chair laid HB 5727 before the committee: HB 5727 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth employment standards act," by amending the title and sections 2, 5, 7, 10, 15, and 20 (MCL 409.102, 409.105, 409.107, 409.110, 409.115, and 409.120), the title and sections 2, 5, 7, 10, and 20 as amended by 2024 PA 196 and section 15 as amended by 2022 PA 123, and by adding section 19a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5727. The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Pass: None.


activity_role: nay


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5727. 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. Representative Brixie explained the proposed substitute (H-3) to HB 5727.


evidence_text: Representative Brixie moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5727. The motion did not prevail 4-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Pass: None. At 10:45 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:46 AM, Majority Vice Chair Bohnak called the committee back to order. Representative Hoadley testified in support of HB 5727. Questions and discussions followed. At 11:08 AM, Majority Vice Chair Bohnak laid the committee at ease. At 11:09 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5727, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation for Independent Businesses. Josh Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Jack Trebtoske, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5727, but did not wish to speak: Jayshona Hicks, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy, testified in opposition to HB 5727. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 11:24 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5123 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5124 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 4-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and Fitzgerald. Nays: Rep. McFall. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 102 before the committee: SB 102 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1895 PA 161, entitled "An act to require county treasurers to furnish transcripts and abstracts of records, and fixing the fees to be paid therefor," by amending section 1 (MCL 48.101), as amended by 2022 PA 215. Bill Drake, representing the Office of Senator Wojno, testified in support of SB 102. Beth Wanless, representing Zillow, testified in support of SB 102. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 102, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber. The Chair laid HB 5506 before the committee: HB 5506 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b. Representative Kuhn testified in support of HB 5506. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:13 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5472 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting and Liberati. Nays: Rep. Tyrone Carter. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. The Chair laid HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935 before the committee: HB 5932 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 11a. HB 5933 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 11 (MCL 125.1511). HB 5934 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 11 (MCL 125.1511). HB 5935 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 11 (MCL 125.1511). The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935, but did not wish to speak: Christine Simon, representing the GR Chamber. Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Steve Liedel, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5932 and HB 5933, but did not wish to speak: M.J. D'Smith, representing the Michigan Air Conditioning Contractors Association (MIACCA).


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5932. The motion prevailed 11-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5932 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson and Linting. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5933. The motion prevailed 11-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5933 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson and Linting. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5934. The motion prevailed 10-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson and Linting. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5934 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson and Linting. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5935. The motion prevailed 11-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5935 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson and Linting. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. The Chair laid HB 5716 before the committee: HB 5716 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 19 (MCL 125.1519), as amended by 2002 PA 721. Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 5716. Questions and discussions followed. Paul Lindsley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association (MMHA) and the Ritz Craft Corporation, testified in support of HB 5716. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5716, but did not wish to speak: Kirstie Sieloff, representing Abundant Housing Michigan. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 5936, HB 5937, HB 5938 and HB 6038 before the committee: HB 5936 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1307 (MCL 324.1307), as amended by 2018 PA 631. HB 5937 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 1301, 1305, 1307, 3112, and 30307 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1305, 324.1307, 324.3112, and 324.30307), section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1305 as amended by 2011 PA 246, sections 1307 and 30307 as amended by 2018 PA 631, and section 3112 as amended by 2018 PA 667. HB 5938 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30307 (MCL 324.30307), as amended by 2018 PA 631. HB 6038 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30306 (MCL 324.30306), as amended by 2018 PA 631. Representative Smit testified in support of HB 5936, HB 5937, HB 5938 and HB 6038. Questions and discussions followed. Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 5936, HB 5937, HB 5938 and HB 6038. Questions and discussions followed. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5936, HB 5937, HB 5938 and HB 6038. Gregory Erne, representing Versa Real Estate, testified in support of HB 5936, HB 5937, HB 5938 and HB 6038. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5936, HB 5937, HB 5938 and HB 6038, but did not wish to speak: Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan. Josh Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5936, HB 5937, HB 5938 and HB 6038, but did not wish to speak: Dylan Gebhard, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5936, HB 5937 and HB 5938, but did not wish to speak: David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Steve Liedel, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. Alex Morris, representing the MI Bankers Association. The Chair laid HB 5756 before the committee: HB 5756 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending sections 3, 8, and 14 (MCL 333.27953, 333.27958, and 333.27964), sections 3 and 8 as amended by 2023 PA 166 and section 14 as amended by 2023 PA 165, and by adding sections 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e, and 9f. Clark Orthwein, representing OBJECTIV, testified in support of HB 5756. Questions and discussions followed. Robin Schneider and Nowfal Akash testified in opposition to HB 5756. Questions and discussions followed. David Bye, representing Machine Holdings, testified in support of HB 5756. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with a neutral position on HB 5756, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5756, but did not wish to speak: Allison Ireton, representing herself. Jonny Griffis, representing the True North Collective MI. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5756, but did not wish to speak: Michael Ward, representing Harbor Farms.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4940. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4940. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4940 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5115 before the committee: HB 5115 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524, and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503, 324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510, 324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515, 324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519, 324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and 324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510, 21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d as amended and section 21519a as added by 2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5115. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5115 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4940 and HB 5115, but did not wish to speak: Mike Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association. The Chair laid HB 5815 before the committee: HB 5815 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending section 61 (MCL 24.261), as amended by 1982 PA 413.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5815 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: Reps. Farhat and Liberati. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5816 before the committee: HB 5816 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 79 and 106 (MCL 24.279 and 24.306).


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5816 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: Reps. Farhat and Liberati. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5817 before the committee: HB 5817 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 39 and 45 (MCL 24.239 and 24.245), section 39 as amended by 2011 PA 239 and section 45 as amended by 2023 PA 104, and by adding sections 47a and 67c.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5817 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: Reps. Farhat and Liberati. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5818 before the committee: HB 5818 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 3, 5, 33, 44, 46, 47, and 52 (MCL 24.203, 24.205, 24.233, 24.244, 24.246, 24.247, and 24.252), section 3 as amended by 2022 PA 221, section 5 as amended by 2016 PA 513, sections 33, 44, and 47 as amended by 2024 PA 9, section 46 as amended by 2006 PA 247, and section 52 as amended by 2004 PA 491, and by adding sections 67, 67a, and 67b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5818 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: Reps. Farhat and Liberati. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5815, HB 5816, HB 5817 and HB 5818, but did not wish to speak: Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.


evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 5845 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wooden and Koleszar. Pass: Rep. Xiong. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5845, but did not wish to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. Professor William Wagner, representing himself. Katherine Bussard, representing herself.


evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 6020 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 6-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: Rep. Rheingans. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes and Xiong.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5214. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Schmaltz, joined by Paula Cunningham, State Director, and Jason Lachowski, Associate State Director, Government Affairs, representing AARP Michigan, testified in support of HB 5214. Questions and discussion followed. Eric Paad, representing the Caregiver Incentive Project, testified in support of HB 5214. Lorri Rishar Jandron, representing the Edge, and AARP Michigan, testified in support of HB 5214. Judi Suess, MD, representing AARP Michigan, testified in support of HB 5214. Julie Lowenthal, representing Ageways, testified in support of HB 5214. Questions and discussions followed. Jason Lachowski returned to answer questions from the Committee. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5214, but did not wish to speak: Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan. Caroline Roberson, representing the ALS Association. Dorothy Paad. Joe Martin, representing the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter. Dennis Brozer, representing AARP Michigan. Rocco Buysse, representing AARP Michigan.. Frank Weathers, representing AARP Michigan. Renell Weathers, representing AARP Michigan. Alison Dickinson, representing AARP Michigan. Jennifer Fenerstein-DiVita. Angela Taylor, representing AARP Michigan. Nicholas Dickinson, representing AARP Michigan. Catherine Martin, representing AARP Michigan. Representative Beson, representing the 96th District. The Chair laid HB 5235 and HB 5236 before the committee: HB 5235 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 510 (MCL 206.510), as amended by 2011 PA 172. HB 5236 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 508 (MCL 206.508), as amended by 2018 PA 588. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5235 and HB 5236, but did not wish to speak: Representative Beson, representing the 96th District.


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to report out HB 5235 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley and Young. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Paiz. Representative Schuette testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 5236.


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5236. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to report out HB 5236 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 11:08 AM. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 5989 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5977 and HB 5978 before the committee: HB 5977 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled "Driver education provider and instructor act," (MCL 256.621 to 256.705) by adding section 40. HB 5978 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 310e (MCL 257.310e), as amended by 2019 PA 33. Representative Maddock testified in support of HB 5977 and HB 5978. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5977 and HB 5978, but did not wish to speak: Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid HB 5651 before the committee: HB 5651 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 627a (MCL 257.627a), as amended by 2016 PA 446. Representative VanderWall testified in support of HB 5651. Questions and discussions followed. Paul Shoup, Superintendent, representing the Mason County Eastern Schools, testified in support of HB 5651. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5651, but did not wish to speak: Nikki Hartley, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at 12:54 PM. Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5044. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Patricia Craft, representing The Guidance Center. Chris & Karen Hartman, representing themselves. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Annie Monaweck, representing Calhoun ISD, Jackson ISD, & West Shore ESA. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists. The Chair laid HB 5646 before the committee: HB 5646 (Rep. Kelly) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531k. A substitute (H-1) for HB 5646 was adopted at the March 18th, 2026, meeting.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5646. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5646, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Alexandra Stamm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Robert LeFevre, representing the Michigan Independent Colleges. Katherine Bussard, representing herself. Business Leaders of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5697 before the committee: HB 5697 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531k. A substitute (H-1) for HB 5697 was adopted at the March 18th, 2026, meeting. Representative Koleszar spoke to the proposed substitute (H-3) for HB 5697.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5697. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5697, but did not wish to speak: Alexandra Stamm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Erin Larson, representing herself. Ben Locke, representing Teach Plus Michigan. Evan Eagleson, representing ExcelinEd in Action. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Katherine Bussard, representing herself. Business Leaders of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5957 before the committee: HB 5957 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5957. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5957, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing herself. The committee returned to consideration of HB 5044.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5044 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 6-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Rep. Fox. Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. The committee returned to consideration of HB 5646.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5646 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar and Weiss. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wilson and Byrnes. The committee returned to consideration of HB 5697.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5697 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson and Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Weiss and Byrnes. The committee returned to consideration of HB 5957.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5957 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 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson and Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Weiss and Byrnes. The Chair laid HB 6016 before the committee: HB 6016 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2024 PA 49.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 6016 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6016, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing herself. Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public-School Academies. The Chair laid HB 5081 before the committee: HB 5081 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1253. Representative Schmaltz and Kristen Joseph, representing Northwest Early Elementary, testified in support of HB 5081. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Rebecca Hutchinson, Superintendent of Concord Schools, testified in support of HB 5081 Jill Snyder, Concord High School Principal, testified in support of HB 5081. . The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5081, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing herself.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5081 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. St. Germaine, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:07 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 6022 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-7: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Whitsett. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Schmaltz, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 205, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to report out SB 205 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Whitsett, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:38 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5814 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5993 and HB 5994 before the committee: HB 5993 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1915 (MCL 500.1915), as amended by 2020 PA 62, and by adding section 1202a. HB 5994 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1510 (MCL 500.1510), as amended by 1994 PA 6. At 12:08 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:09 PM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel called the committee back to order. Representative Harris testified in support of HB 5993. Craig Puckett and Adam Jackson, both representing the Big I Michigan, testified in support of HB 5993. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Harris joined to answer questions from the committee. At 12:23 PM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel laid the committee at ease. At 12:24 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Snyder testified in support of HB 5994. Josh Ellwanger and Kris Gustafson, representing the National Premium Finance Association, testified in support of HB 5994. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5993 and HB 5994, but did not wish to speak: Ben Eichler, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5994, but did not wish to speak: Craig Puckett, representing The Big I Michigan.


evidence_text: Chair Lightner moved to report out HB 5453 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5684, HB 5685 and HB 5686 before the committee: HB 5684 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 81f. HB 5685 (Rep. Edwards) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 81c (MCL 750.81c), as added by 2001 PA 22. HB 5686 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2023 PA 208. Representative Green, Representative Edwards, and Representative Roth testified together in support of HB 5684, HB 5685 and HB 5686. Questions and discussions followed. Jennifer Stevens, representing Samaritas, testified in support of HB 5684 and HB 5686. Questions and discussions followed. Jennifer Stevens, representing Samaritas, testified with a neutral position on HB 5685. Cathey Prudhomme, representing Eagle Village, testified in support of HB 5684, HB 5685 and HB 5686. Questions and discussions followed. Kathy Regan, representing Vista Maria, testified in support of HB 5684, HB 5685 and HB 5686. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5684, HB 5685 and HB 5686, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Children and Families. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5684, HB 5685 and HB 5686, but did not wish to speak: Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5684 and HB 5686, but did not wish to speak: Nicole Lawson, representing Orchards Children's Services. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5685, but did not wish to speak: Nicole Lawson, representing Orchards Children's Services. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:22 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5645. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 5645 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5645, but did not wish to speak: Mitchell Nelson, representing the Humane World for Animals.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5727. The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5727 with recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and the bill then pass. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitutes be referred to the Committee on Rules. 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. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5727, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Associations of Superintendents and Administrators. Annie Monaweck, representing Calhoun ISD. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5727, but did not wish to speak: Josh Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5152. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5153. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5139. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Paquette and Representative Andrews, joined by Thaddeus Hackworth Esq. and Dr. Jordan Klint, representing Berrien County, all testified in support of HB 5152 and HB 5153. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5152 and HB 5153, but did not wish to speak: Lora Freehling, representing the Berrien County Register of Deeds. Amy Byrd, representing the Berrien County Prosecutor's Office. Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Deeds. Sheriff Chuck Heit, representing the Berrien County Sheriff's Office. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Anthony Anderson. Rep Roth and Travis Creel, representing Airbnb, testified in support of HB 5139. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5139, but did not wish to speak: Aaron Porter, representing Expedia Group. Dakota Baker, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. Brin Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber. Fred Nicely, representing the Council on State Taxation. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5139, but did not wish to speak: Luke Martel, representing the American Hotel and Lodging Association. Amy Steward, representing Explore Flint and Genesee. Jack Trebtoske, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Julie Pingston, representing Choose Lansing. Jamie Furbush, representing the Frankenmuth Chamber and Convention and Visitors Bureau. Matt Sowash, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus. Trevor Trach, representing Traverse City Tourism. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 11:36 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out SB 102 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5506 before the committee: HB 5506 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5506. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5506 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6009 before the committee: HB 6009 (Rep. Roth) A bill to regulate certain provisions in certain public employment contracts; to limit severance payments to certain public employees and public officers; and to require the disclosure or publication of certain public employment contracts. Representative Roth testified in support of HB 6009. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:11 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5936. The motion prevailed 15-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5936 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 10-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson and Linting. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5937. The motion prevailed 15-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5937 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 10-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson and Linting. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5938. The motion prevailed 14-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: Rep. Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5938 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 10-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson and Linting. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6038. The motion prevailed 10-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson and Linting. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 6038 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson and Linting. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. The Chair laid HB 5716 before the committee: HB 5716 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 19 (MCL 125.1519), as amended by 2002 PA 721. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5716, but did not wish to speak: John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association. Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5716, but did not wish to speak: Griff Drew, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5716. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5716 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 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5931 before the committee: HB 5931 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 12606a (MCL 333.12606a), as amended by 2023 PA 318. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5931, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Schepers, representing the Cigar Association of America.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5931. The motion prevailed 14-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5931 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5707. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5707 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Liberati and Herzberg. The Chair laid HB 5783 before the committee: HB 5783 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit union act," by amending section 207 (MCL 490.207), as amended by 2016 PA 155.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5783 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5805 before the committee: HB 5805 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending section 22 (MCL 125.1422), as amended by 2012 PA 327, and by adding section 22e. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5805, but did not wish to speak: Graham Filler, representing Sugar Creek Capital. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5805. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5805 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5984 before the committee: HB 5984 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 6, 18, and 101 (MCL 388.1606, 388.1618, and 388.1701), as amended by 2025 PA 15. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5984, but did not wish to speak: Michael Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5984. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5984 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5434 and HB 5435 before the committee: HB 5434 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor carrier fuel tax act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 2a, 5, 8, 9, and 10 (MCL 207.211, 207.212, 207.212a, 207.215, 207.218, 207.219, and 207.220), section 1 as amended by 2024 PA 219 and sections 2, 2a, 5, 8, 9, and 10 as amended by 2015 PA 178. HB 5435 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor fuel tax act," by amending the title and section 53 (MCL 207.1053), section 53 as amended by 2015 PA 176, and by adding sections 157, 158, and 158a. Representative Outman testified in support of HB 5434 and HB 5435. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5434 and HB 5435, but did not wish to speak: Chase Attanasio, representing Clean Fuels Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5163. The motion prevailed 8-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford, Young and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Xiong. Eileen McNeil, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5163. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5163, but did not wish to speak: Prof. William Wagner, representing himself. The Chair laid a presentation on foster care from Interfaith Shelter before the committee. Steve Castle, representing the Interfaith Shelter, Sabrina Beitelschies, and Shantheis Moody, representing the Mel Trotter Ministries, spoke to the committee on their experiences with Michigan’s foster care system. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4905 before the committee: HB 4905 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16909 (MCL 333.16909), as amended by 1997 PA 188.


evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4905. The motion prevailed 8-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford, Young and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Byrnes and Xiong.


evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 4905 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes and Xiong. The Chair laid HB 5724 before the committee: HB 5724 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," (MCL 710.21 to 712B.41) by adding section 18u to chapter XIIA.


evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5724. The motion prevailed 7-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes and Xiong.


evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 5724 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.


evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5214. The motion did not prevail 6-8-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona and Schuette. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5214 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5767. The motion prevailed 14-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Rep. Hope.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5767 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews and Grant. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Reps. Hope and Wilson.


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5768. The motion prevailed 14-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Rep. Hope.


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 5768 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews and Grant. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Reps. Hope and Wilson. The Chair laid HB 5977 and HB 5978 before the committee: HB 5977 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled "Driver education provider and instructor act," (MCL 256.621 to 256.705) by adding section 40. HB 5978 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 310e (MCL 257.310e), as amended by 2019 PA 33.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5977 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg. Nays: Reps. Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5978 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg. Nays: Reps. Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5651 before the committee: HB 5651 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 627a (MCL 257.627a), as amended by 2016 PA 446.


evidence_text: Representative Bruck moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5651. The motion prevailed 15-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5651 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, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5358. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 5358. Anne Tapp and Darlene Groomes, representing the Michigan Association of Colleges of Teacher Education and Michigan Association of Public Education Deans, testified in opposition to HB 5358. Questions and discussions followed. Vince Dean, representing the Educational Testing Service (ETS), testified in support of HB 5358. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5358, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing Michigan Forward. Mike Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5358, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5974 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-5-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5985 before the committee: HB 5985 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2701 and 2705 (MCL 333.2701 and 333.2705), section 2701 as amended by 2022 PA 38 and section 2705 as amended by 2022 PA 37. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5985, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5985. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5985 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 716 before the committee: SB 716 (Sen. Wojno) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7204 (MCL 333.7204), as amended by 2012 PA 182.


evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to report out SB 716 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5254 and HB 5255 before the committee: HB 5254 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152. HB 5255 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to limit interest and charges on medical debt; to limit actions taken to collect medical debt; to limit the sale of medical debt; to require information to be provided regarding medical debt; and to provide remedies. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5254 and HB 5255, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.


evidence_text: Representative Bierlein moved to report out HB 5254 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5255 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6071, HB 6072 and HB 6073 before the committee: HB 6071 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to require hospitals to develop and implement financial assistance programs for certain patients; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to allow for the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions and remedies. HB 6072 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1913 PA 350, entitled "An act to enable counties to establish and maintain public hospitals, levy a tax and issue bonds therefor, borrow money and issue bonds and notes therefor, elect hospital trustees, maintain training schools for nurses, maintain nursing home facilities, provide suitable means for the care of tuberculous persons, and to make possible the ultimate establishment of an adequate supply of hospitals," by amending section 17 (MCL 331.167). HB 6073 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to prohibit consumer reporting agencies from including certain information related to medical debt in consumer reports; to establish standards for the collection of medical debt; to regulate certain reporting of medical debt; and to provide remedies. Representative Frisbie testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 6073.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6073. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 6071 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 6072 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 6073 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 449, SB 450, SB 451, SB 701 and SB 702 before the committee: SB 449 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to require hospitals to develop and implement financial assistance programs for certain patients; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to allow for the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions and remedies. SB 450 (Sen. Lindsey) A bill to amend 1913 PA 350, entitled "An act to enable counties to establish and maintain public hospitals, levy a tax and issue bonds therefor, borrow money and issue bonds and notes therefor, elect hospital trustees, maintain training schools for nurses, maintain nursing home facilities, provide suitable means for the care of tuberculous persons, and to make possible the ultimate establishment of an adequate supply of hospitals," by amending section 17 (MCL 331.167). SB 451 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to prohibit consumer reporting agencies from including certain information related to medical debt in consumer reports; to establish standards for the collection of medical debt; to regulate certain reporting of medical debt; and to provide remedies. SB 701 (Sen. Lindsey) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152. SB 702 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to limit interest and charges on medical debt; to limit actions taken to collect medical debt; to limit the sale of medical debt; to require information to be provided regarding medical debt; and to provide remedies. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 449, SB 450, SB 451, SB 701 and SB 702, but did not wish to speak: Caroline Roberson, representing the ALS Association. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out SB 449 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to report out SB 450 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out SB 451 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to report out SB 701 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report out SB 702 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5943 and HB 5944 before the committee: HB 5943 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding chapter 9B. HB 5944 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109y. Representative Frisbie, joined by Mark Meijer, representing Life EMS Ambulance, and Kyle Hoffmaster, representing Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, testified in support of HB 5943 and HB 5944. Questions and discussion followed. Kelsey Ostergren, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, testified in support of HB 5943 and HB 5944. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5943 and HB 5944, but did not wish to speak: Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan. Angela Madden, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5307 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5687 before the committee: HB 5687 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 44101, 44103, 44104, 44105, and 44106 (MCL 324.44101, 324.44103, 324.44104, 324.44105, and 324.44106), sections 44101, 44103, and 44106 as added by 1995 PA 57 and sections 44104 and 44105 as amended by 2004 PA 587, and by adding section 44102a. Representative Frisbie, Brian Mohlman, and Tim Paxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5687. Questions and discussions followed. Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in opposition to HB 5687. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 6009 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5145 before the committee: HB 5145 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 10h. Representative Harris offered the following amendment to HB 5145: 1. Amend page 1, line 5, after "under" by striking out "the" and inserting "any".


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5145. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 5145. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5145, but did not wish to speak: Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Caleigh Bedwin, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Elly Jordan, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report HB 5145, as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5713 before the committee: HB 5713 (Rep. Martin) A bill to designate April 19 of each year as Patriots' Day. Representative Martin testified in support of HB 5713. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5713 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 4-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fitzgerald. The Chair laid HB 5283 before the committee: HB 5283 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to designate the Honor and Remember flag as the official symbol of remembrance of the state of Michigan. Representative Johnsen and Sam Larey, representing the Office of Representative Frisbie, testified in support of HB 5283.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5283 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:33 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6007. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 6007 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5116 before the committee: HB 5116 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled "Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act," by amending section 41 (MCL 432.141), as added by 2019 PA 159. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5116, but did not wish to speak: Henry Yanez, representing The Autism Society.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5116. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved to report out HB 5116 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Grant. The Chair laid HB 6074 before the committee: HB 6074 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to prohibit certain companies from acquiring or purchasing certain residential property; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; and to prescribe certain penalties, civil sanctions, and remedies. Representative Bohnak testified in support of HB 6074. Questions and discussions followed. Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors, testified in opposition to HB 6074. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6074, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the MI Forward Network. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6074, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 6098 and HB 6099 before the committee: HB 6098 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152, and by adding section 3q. HB 6099 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 2011 PA 15, entitled "Shopping reform and modernization act," by amending sections 2 and 7 (MCL 445.312 and 445.317). Representative Linting testified in support of HB 6098 and HB 6099. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Frisbie testified in support of HB 6098 and HB 6099. Questions and discussions followed. Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Realtors Association, testified with no position on HB 6098 and HB 6099. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6098. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Fairbairn offered the following amendment to HB 6098: 1. Amend page 10, line 22, after the second "pricing" by inserting a comma and "taxes, delivery fees,".


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the amendment to HB 6098. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6099. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Linting offered the following amendment to HB 6099: 1. Amend page 3, line 6, after the second "pricing" by inserting a comma and "taxes, delivery fees,".


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the amendment to HB 6099. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5967 and HB 5973 before the committee: HB 5967 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 2022 PA 6, entitled "Michigan first-time home buyer savings program act," by amending section 5 (MCL 565.1005). HB 5973 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2025 PA 24. Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 5967 and HB 5973 Questions and discussions followed. Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors, testified in support of HB 5967 and HB 5973. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5967 and HB 5973, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5518 before the committee: HB 5518 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 1114 (MCL 436.2114), as amended by 2011 PA 27. Nicole Noll-Williams, CEO, representing the Capital Regional International Airport, testified in support of HB 5518. Questions and discussions followed. Ron Lemcool, Owner, representing the Cherry County Cafe and Gift Shop, testified in support of HB 5518. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5518, but did not wish to speak: Craig Williams, Airport Director, representing the Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport. Kevin Klein, CEO, representing Cherry Capital Airport - Traverse City. Torrence Richardson, CEO, representing Gerald R. Ford International Airport. James Candeis, Airport Director, representing MBS International Airport. James Canders, President, representing the Michigan Association of Airport Executives. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5518, but did not wish to speak: David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid HB 5040, HB 5041, HB 5042 and HB 5043 before the committee: HB 5040 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to authorize certain activities involving industrial hemp and certain consumable hemp products; to require the licensing of certain people; to provide for the sampling and testing of certain consumable hemp products; to establish labeling requirements for certain consumable hemp products; to provide for the collection of fees; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to create certain funds; to require the promulgation of rules; to prohibit certain acts and prescribe civil sanctions and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5041 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending the title and sections 102, 206, 502, and 505 (MCL 333.27102, 333.27206, 333.27502, and 333.27505), the title and sections 502 and 505 as amended by 2018 PA 648, section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57, and section 206 as amended by 2020 PA 207. HB 5042 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 2020 PA 220, entitled "Industrial hemp growers act," by amending sections 103, 211, 303, and 307 (MCL 333.29103, 333.29211, 333.29303, and 333.29307), section 103 as amended by 2021 PA 58 and sections 211, 303, and 307 as amended by 2021 PA 4. HB 5043 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending sections 3 and 8 (MCL 333.27953 and 333.27958), as amended by 2023 PA 166. Representative Bruck testified in support of HB 5040, HB 5041, HB 5042 and HB 5043. Questions and discussions followed. Representative McKinney testified in support of HB 5040, HB 5041, HB 5042 and HB 5043. Questions and discussions followed. Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, testified in support of HB 5040, HB 5041, HB 5042 and HB 5043. Questions and discussions followed. Robin Schneider and Kyleigh Cummings, both representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association (MiCIA)), testified in support of HB 5040, HB 5041, HB 5042 and HB 5043. Questions and discussions followed. Blain Becktold, representing iHemp Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5040, HB 5041, HB 5042 and HB 5043.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5957. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5957 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Farhat and Liberati. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5957, but did not wish to speak: Mike Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 6016 before the committee: HB 6016 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2024 PA 49. Representative Koleszar testified in support of HB 6016. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6016, but did not wish to speak: Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. Mike Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 6016 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5544 before the committee: HB 5544 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to regulate the business of money transmission; to require the licensing of persons engaged in the business of money transmission; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers and entities; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5544. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5544. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5544 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5544, but did not wish to speak: Ross Yednock, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Dan Lewis, representing the National Payroll Reporting Consortium. Amy Miller, representing ADP. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:14 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 5163 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5163, but did not wish to speak: Jim Casha, representing the Abused & Neglected Kids with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to report out SB 52 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5940 before the committee: HB 5940 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1925 PA 368, entitled "An act to prohibit obstructions and encroachments on public highways; to provide for the removal of obstructions and encroachments on public highways; to prescribe the conditions under which telegraph, telephone, power, and other public utility companies, cable television companies, broadband companies, and municipalities may enter upon, construct, and maintain telegraph, telephone, power, cable television, or broadband lines, pipe lines, wires, cables, poles, conduits, sewers, and like structures upon, over, across, or under public roads, bridges, streets, and waters; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 13 (MCL 247.183), as amended by 2018 PA 565, and by adding section 13a. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5940, but did not wish to speak: Carlie Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5940, but did not wish to speak: Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5940. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5940 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6079 before the committee: HB 6079 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending sections 6 and 25 (MCL 205.56 and 205.75), section 6 as amended by 2014 PA 425 and section 25 as amended by 2025 PA 17, and by adding section 18a. Representative Morgan testified in support of HB 6079. Questions and discussions followed. Deb Prato, representing The Rapid, testified in support of HB 6079. Questions and discussions followed. Heidi Wenzel, representing the MPTA and Ionia Dial-A-Ride, testified in support of HB 6079. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6079, but did not wish to speak: Kevin A. McKinney, representing MASSTrans. Bernard Parker III, representing SMART. Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Megan Owen, representing the Transportation Riders United (TRU). Todd Tennis, representing the Amalgamated Transit Union, Michigan Legislative Conference.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5358 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 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5648 before the committee: HB 5648 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2022 PA 105, and by adding section 1279i. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5648, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN).