evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4931 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. The Chair laid HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569 before the committee: HB 5558 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to regulate the business of providing earned wage access services; to require the licensing of providers of earned wage access services; to impose fees; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe penalties; to require the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions and provide remedies. HB 5559 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 2006 PA 250, entitled "Money transmission services act," by amending section 4 (MCL 487.1004), as amended by 2018 PA 573. HB 5560 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 408.471 to 408.490) by adding section 18a. HB 5561 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 901 (MCL 339.901), as amended by 2016 PA 167. HB 5562 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled "Consumer financial services act," by amending section 2 (MCL 487.2052), as amended by 2006 PA 252. HB 5563 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1981 PA 70, entitled "An act to regulate the collection practices of certain persons; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state agencies; and to provide penalties and civil fines," by amending section 1 (MCL 445.251), as amended by 2016 PA 168. HB 5564 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 4012 (MCL 600.4012), as amended by 2015 PA 14. HB 5565 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled "Deferred presentment service transactions act," by amending section 11 (MCL 487.2131). HB 5566 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1995 PA 162, entitled "Credit reform act," by amending section 2 (MCL 445.1852), as amended by 1996 PA 419. HB 5567 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1939 PA 21, entitled "Regulatory loan act," by amending section 20 (MCL 493.20). HB 5568 (Rep. Herzberg) A bill to amend 1966 PA 326, entitled "An act to regulate the rate of interest of money; to provide exceptions; to prescribe the rights of parties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 438.31). HB 5569 (Rep. Herzberg) A bill to amend 1968 PA 259, entitled "An act to define and regulate the practice of criminal usury and to provide a penalty," (MCL 438.41 to 438.42) by adding section 1a. Representative Bierlein testified in support of HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569. Questions and discussions followed. Ben LaRocco, representing EarnIn, testified in support of HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569. Questions and discussions followed. Andrew Welch, representing DailyPay, testified in support of HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569. Questions and discussions followed. Libby Benson, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program, testified in opposition to HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569. Questions and discussions followed. Monica Burks, representing the Center for Responsible Lending, testified in opposition to HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569. Questions and discussions followed. Molly Jones, representing Payactiv, testified in support of HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569. Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber, testified in support of HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569. Questions and discussions followed. Max Raymond, representing the Chamber of Progress, testified in support of HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569. Ashley Urisman, representing the American Financial Council, testified in support of HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569, but did not wish to speak: Anna Murphy, representing the United Way of Southwest Michigan. Bobby Dorigo Jones, representing the Michigan Association of United Ways. Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM). Patrick Schaefer, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Todd Tennis, representing the Center for Civil Justice. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5569, but did not wish to speak: Bill Stone, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.


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evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 10:13 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4696 before the committee: HB 4696 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled "Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.872), as amended by 2023 PA 69. Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 4696. Questions and discussions followed. Bianca Miles, representing Michigan's Children and the Michigan Kinship Care Coalition, testified in support of HB 4696. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4696, but did not wish to speak: Chardaé Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Adam Stacey, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4720 before the committee: HB 4720 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 795 and 795a (MCL 168.795 and 168.795a), section 795 as amended by 2018 PA 127 and section 795a as amended by 1998 PA 215. Representative Smit testified in support of HB 4720. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4720, but did not wish to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. The Chair laid HB 4816 before the committee: HB 4816 (Rep. Jenkins-Arno) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 281. Representative Jenkins-Arno and Chris Miller, representing Planewave Industries, testified in support of HB 4816. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4816, but did not wish to speak: Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The Chair laid HB 5227, HB 5228 and HB 5229 before the committee: HB 5227 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2512 (MCL 339.2512), as amended by 2024 PA 122. HB 5228 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2517 (MCL 339.2517), as amended by 2008 PA 91. HB 5229 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2512d (MCL 339.2512d), as amended by 2016 PA 502. Representative Fairbairn and Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of HB 5227, HB 5228 and HB 5229. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5227, HB 5228 and HB 5229, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 5104 and HB 5106 before the committee: HB 5104 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending sections 102 and 402 (MCL 333.27102 and 333.27402), section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57 and section 402 as amended by 2021 PA 161. HB 5106 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as amended by 2023 PA 166. Representative Grant and Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, testified in support of HB 5104 and HB 5106. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5234 before the committee: HB 5234 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 217c (MCL 257.217c), as amended by 2022 PA 224.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5234. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5234 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5234, but did not wish to speak: Jimmy Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Representatives Posthumus and Herzberg from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:10 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 03, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5717 before the committee: HB 5717 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 373 (MCL 168.373). Representative Wortz and Abe Dane, the Hillsdale County Clerk, testified in support of HB 5717. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5717, but did not wish to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks. The Chair laid HB 4765 before the committee: HB 4765 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 493a, 493b, 495, 509gg, and 509ii (MCL 168.493a, 168.493b, 168.495, 168.509gg, and 168.509ii), section 493a as amended and section 493b as added by 2023 PA 268, sections 495 and 509gg as amended by 2023 PA 258, and section 509ii as amended by 2023 PA 257, and by adding section 496c. A substitute (H-1) to HB 4765 was previously adopted at the March 3, 2026, meeting.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4765 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4765, but did not wish to speak: Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan. Michelle Lindsay, representing Disability Rights Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:26 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 03, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. At 12:09 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:10 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak called the committee back to order. Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid HB 5715 before the committee: HB 5715 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 6 (MCL 408.476), as amended by 2012 PA 440. Representative Schmaltz and T.J. Pierce, representing the National Guard Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5715. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:21 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid the committee at ease. At 12:21 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5514 before the committee: HB 5514 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to prohibit youth transportation companies from using certain restraints while transporting youths to certain qualified residential treatment programs; to provide exceptions; to provide civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. Representative Cavitt and Adam Hagedorn, representing the Office of Representative Cavitt, testified in support of HB 5514. Questions and discussion followed. The committee viewed a pre-recorded video from Paris Hilton, representing 11:11 Media Impact, speaking in support of HB 5514. Caroline Cole, representing the 11:11 Media Impact, testified in support of HB 5514. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Cavitt returned to answer questions from the committee. Kyra Frankowski and Elizabeth Bennett-Faucett testified in support of HB 5514. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Cavitt returned to answer questions from the committee. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5514, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Newton, representing the 11:11 Media Impact.


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5514. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4954 before the committee: HB 4954 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1996 PA 195, entitled "Police officer's and fire fighter's survivor tuition grant act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 390.1241, 390.1242, 390.1243, and 390.1244), the title and sections 1 and 4 as amended by 2012 PA 470 and sections 2 and 3 as amended by 2021 PA 127.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4954. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 4954 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4954, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:58 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5544, HB 5545, HB 5546, HB 5547, HB 5548, HB 5549, HB 5550 and HB 5552 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. HB 5545 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled "Consumer financial services act," by amending section 2 (MCL 487.2052), as amended by 2006 PA 252. HB 5546 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled "Deferred presentment service transactions act," by amending section 2 (MCL 487.2122), as amended by 2016 PA 140. HB 5547 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 14p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14p), as amended by 2008 PA 528. HB 5548 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled "Consumer financial services act," by amending section 5 (MCL 487.2055), as amended by 2006 PA 252. HB 5549 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled "Consumer financial services act," by amending section 6 (MCL 487.2056), as amended by 2006 PA 252. HB 5550 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled "Consumer financial services act," by amending section 10g (MCL 487.2060g), as amended by 2006 PA 252. HB 5552 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1966 PA 326, entitled "An act to regulate the rate of interest of money; to provide exceptions; to prescribe the rights of parties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1c (MCL 438.31c), as amended by 1990 PA 94. A substitute (H-1) to HB 5544 was previously adopted at the March 10, 2026, meeting. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5544, HB 5545, HB 5546, HB 5547, HB 5548, HB 5549 and HB 5550, but did not wish to speak: Amy Miller, representing Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Daniel Lewis, representing the National Payroll Reporting Consortium.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 5544 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 9-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona and Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5545 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona and Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5546 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona and Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5547 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley and Young.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 5548 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona and Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5549 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona and Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5550 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona and Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5552 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 10:47 AM. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair made remarks on a letter sent to the committee from Representative Tsernoglou. The Chair laid before the committee testimony from Susan Corbin, Director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Susan Corbin and Jayshona Hicks, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved to excuse Representatives Paquette and Rigas from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 10:32 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Maddock moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid presentations from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget before the committee. Caleb Buhs, Chief Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, gave a presentation on the Land Conveyance Process. Questions and discussion followed. Heather Frick, Agency Services Director, and Jared Amboiser, Chief Procurement Officer, both from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, gave a presentation on MiTN. Questions and discussion followed. Eric Swanson, Acting Chief Information Officer, and Jared Amboiser, Chief Procurement Officer, both from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, gave a presentation on a proposed Digital Services Office. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid presentations on IT best practices for states before the committee. Doug Robinson, the Executive Director for the Center for Digital Government, and Teri Tekai, the Executive Director for the National Association of Chief Information Officers, gave a presentation on IT best practices for states. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Maddock moved to excuse Representatives DeSana, Steckloff and Martus from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 10:31 AM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4477 before the committee: HB 4477 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170c. A substitute (H-1) for HB 4477 was adopted at the March 4th, 2026, meeting.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4477. 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. The Chair laid HB 5646 and HB 5697 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. 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.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5646. 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.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5697. 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 Kelly testified in support of HB 5646. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5646, but did not wish to speak: Robert LeFevre & Colby Cesaro, representing MI Independent Colleges & Universities. Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center. Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA. John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5697, but did not wish to speak: Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Venessa Keesler, representing Launch Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5646 and HB 5697, but did not wish to speak: Steve Liedel, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. Jeff Cobb, representing EDTrust Midwest. Beth DeShone, representing the MI Forward Network. Melissa Horste, representing Mi LEAP. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4477. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4477, but did not wish to speak: Matt Schueller, representing the MI Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Bob Kefgen, representing the MI Association of Secondary School Principals.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4477 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). 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.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Weiss from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 10:58 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4902, HB 4903 and HB 4904 before the committee: HB 4902 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by repealing section 18109 (MCL 333.18109). HB 4903 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18114 (MCL 333.18114), as added by 2019 PA 96. HB 4904 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18114 (MCL 333.18114), as added by 2019 PA 96; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4902 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 4903 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4904 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5251 and HB 5252 before the committee: HB 5251 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109u. HB 5252 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 20106, 20109, 20115, and 20161 (MCL 333.20106, 333.20109, 333.20115, and 333.20161), sections 20106 and 20161 as amended by 2024 PA 252, section 20109 as amended by 2015 PA 156, and section 20115 as amended by 2023 PA 209, and by adding part 219A. At 9:07 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:10 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson called the committee back to order. Representative VanderWall and Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 5251 and HB 5252. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:22 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson laid the committee at ease. At 9:23 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Jody Rogers, representing the The Kidz Club, testified in support of HB 5251 and HB 5252. Questions and discussions followed. Ann Marie Ramsey testified in support of HB 5251 and HB 5252. Aaron Faist testified in support of HB 5251 and HB 5252. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5251 and HB 5252, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.


evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:46 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Vegetable Council before the committee. Greg Bird, Jamie Clover Adams, & Chris Falak, representing the Michigan Vegetable Council, gave a presentation on Michigan’s Vegetable Farming. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5698 and HB 5699 before the committee: HB 5698 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 3112 (MCL 324.3112), as amended by 2018 PA 667. HB 5699 (Rep. Johnsen) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 3116a. Representative Johnsen & Representative Meerman testified together in support of HB 5698 & HB 5699. Questions and discussion followed. Josh Scramlin, representing the MI Farm Bureau, testified in support of HB 5698 and HB 5699. Questions and discussions followed. Nichole Biber, representing the Clean Water Action, testified in opposition to HB 5699. Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to HB 5699. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5698 and HB 5699, 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 5698 and HB 5699, but did not wish to speak: Sara Horton Flokstra, representing Michigan Cattleman's Association. Arend Elston, representing the Sanilac Creamery. Diane Smith, representing the Michigan Apple Association. Caitlin DeVries, representing Lakeshore Environmental Inc. Amy Cohn, representing the Michigan Cherry Committee. Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Chad Reenders, representing the Michigan Blueberry Advisory. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5699, but did not wish to speak: Carolan Sonderegger, representing the Flow Water Advocates. Ashley Flintoff, representing Friends of the Rouge. Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes & Streams Association. Charles Griffith, representing The Ecology Center. Scott Troia, representing the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5688 before the committee: HB 5688 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 2d (MCL 205.52d), as added by 2019 PA 143.


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5688 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Tate. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Grant and Brixie.


evidence_text: Representative Tate moved to excuse Representative Coffia from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 10:36 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4848 before the committee: HB 4848 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1509. A substitute (H-1) to HB 4848 was previously adopted at the March 12, 2026, meeting.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4848 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4471 before the committee: HB 4471 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act," by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2017 PA 204.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4471. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4471 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 5407 before the committee: HB 5407 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2023 PA 150. Representative Bruck and Melissa Alex testified in support of HB 5407. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5407, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5407, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. Derek Blumke, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:18 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372 before the committee: HB 5368 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," (MCL 722.641 to 722.645) by adding section 1p. HB 5369 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," (MCL 722.641 to 722.645) by adding section 1m. HB 5370 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending the title and sections 1, 4, and 5 (MCL 722.641, 722.644, and 722.645), the title as amended by 2019 PA 18, sections 1 and 4 as amended by 2022 PA 167, and section 5 as added by 1988 PA 314, and by adding sections 1a, 1c, 1e, 1g, 1i, 1k, and 1o. HB 5371 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of majority act of 1971," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 722.52 and 722.53), section 2 as amended by 1990 PA 104 and section 3 as amended by 2022 PA 170. HB 5372 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth tobacco act," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.642), as amended by 2019 PA 18. Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Representative Young testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Scott testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Questions and discussions followed. Jodi Radke, representing the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Questions and discussions followed. Jeff Griffith, representing The Youth Connection, testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Wortz and Olivia Searls, intern for the Office of Representative Wortz, testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, testified with a neutral position on HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association, testified in opposition to HB 5370. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372, but did not wish to speak: Heidi Denton, representing herself as a parent. Kara Hurvitz, representing the LGBTQIA Cancer Network. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. A'Lynne Dukes, representing herself. Stephanie VanDerkooi, representing the Lakeshore Regional Entity. Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Vickly Loveland, representing the Monroe County Substance Abuse Coalition. Zahra Janoowalla, representing Parents Against Vaping. Paul Steiner, representing Tobacco Free Michigan. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372, but did not wish to speak: Steven Haddad, representing Breeze. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5368, HB 5369 and HB 5370, but did not wish to speak: Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. Ricki Torsch, representing herself. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5368, HB 5369 and HB 5370, but did not wish to speak: Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Klein, representing the American Heart Association. Kezia Ofosu Atta, representing the American Lung Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5368, but did not wish to speak: A'Lynne Boles Dukes, representing the ABD Advocacy Agency LLC.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Dievendorf and Liberati from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 9:54 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4901 before the committee: HB 4901 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17211 and 17603 (MCL 333.17211 and 333.17603), section 17211 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section 17603 as added by 2008 PA 524. Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 4901. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4901 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4696 before the committee: HB 4696 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled "Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.872), as amended by 2023 PA 69.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4696 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4696, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Families and Children. Duane Breijak, representing the National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter. The Chair laid HB 4720 before the committee: HB 4720 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 795 and 795a (MCL 168.795 and 168.795a), section 795 as amended by 2018 PA 127 and section 795a as amended by 1998 PA 215.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4720. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4720 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5104 before the committee: HB 5104 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical marihuana facilities licensing act," by amending sections 102 and 402 (MCL 333.27102 and 333.27402), section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57 and section 402 as amended by 2021 PA 161.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5104. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5104 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5106 before the committee: HB 5106 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as amended by 2023 PA 166.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5106 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5227 before the committee: HB 5227 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2512 (MCL 339.2512), as amended by 2024 PA 122.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5227 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5228 before the committee: HB 5228 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2517 (MCL 339.2517), as amended by 2008 PA 91.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5228 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5229 before the committee: HB 5229 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2512d (MCL 339.2512d), as amended by 2016 PA 502.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5229 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representatives Liberati and Herzberg from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 10:46 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 09, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5710 and HB 5711 before the committee: HB 5710 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 6a, 6l, 6m, and 6t (MCL 460.6a, 460.6l, 460.6m, and 460.6t), sections 6a, 6m, and 6t as amended by 2023 PA 231 and section 6l as amended by 2016 PA 341; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5711 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 75, 77, 83, 87, 101, 173, and 191 (MCL 460.1001, 460.1003, 460.1007, 460.1009, 460.1011, 460.1075, 460.1077, 460.1083, 460.1087, 460.1101, 460.1173, and 460.1191), the title and sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 173, and 191 as amended and section 101 as added by 2023 PA 235, sections 75 and 77 as amended by 2023 PA 229, and sections 83 and 87 as amended by 2016 PA 342; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5710. The motion prevailed 9-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Fairbairn, Frisbie and Linting. Nays: Reps. Brixie, Andrews and Myers Phillips. Pass: Reps. Tate and Liberati.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5711. The motion prevailed 9-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Fairbairn, Frisbie and Linting. Nays: Reps. Brixie, Andrews and Myers Phillips. Pass: Reps. Tate and Liberati. At 9:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:11 AM, Majority Vice Chair Prestin called the committee back to order. Representative Wendzel and Representative Outman testified in support of HB 5710 and HB 5711. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:38 AM, Majority Vice Chair Prestin laid the committee at ease. At 9:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Dave Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in support of HB 5710 and HB 5711. Questions and discussions followed. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 5710 and HB 5711. Ben Poulson, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in opposition to HB 5710 and HB 5711. John Liskey, representing the Citizens Utility Board of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5710 and HB 5711. Mike Witkowski, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in support of HB 5710 and HB 5711. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5710 and HB 5711, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Dr. Lisa Del Buono, representing the Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action. Heather Cole. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5710 and HB 5711, but did not wish to speak: Shane Berry. Sarah Berry. Douglas and Melissa Nelson. Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity. Georgette Peterson. Rose Rook. Bob Hoff. Karen Johnson. Cynthia Henrey. Ronald Resisterer. Kathy Moussalli. Tammy Tapper. Jim Tapper. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Judith Janssen. Cameron Sholty, representing Heartland Impact. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5710 and HB 5711, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Erika Kowall, representing American Clean Power. Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Courtney Brady, representing Evergreen Action. Wibke Heymach, representing the Clean Air Task Force. Derrell Slaughter, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council. Peder Mewis, representing the Clean Grid Alliance. Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Jacob Toomey, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council. Alexis Blizman, representing the Ecology Center. Patty O'Keefe, representing Vote Solar. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Eli Isaguirre, representing the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters- Michigan Carpenters. Christian Koch, representing Ceres. Ryan Seblot, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO. Andrew Linhares, representing the Solar Energy Industry Association.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to excuse Representatives Coffia and Herzberg from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting at 10:25 AM. Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Xiong moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 17, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. At 12:09 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:10 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5456 and HB 5457 before the committee: HB 5456 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy grant program and pilot program for providing treatment to veterans with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules. HB 5457 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy fund; and to provide for the administration of and distributions from the fund. Representative Schmaltz and Legislative Director Vinicius Assuncao, representing the Office of Representative Schmaltz, testified together in support of HB 5456 and 5457. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:23 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid the committee at ease. At 12:24 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Kevin Hensley, a retired Air Force Veteran, gave a presentation and testified in support of HB 5456 and HB 5457. Eric Colley, representing the VFW State of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5456 and HB 5457. Dr. Robert Beckman, representing TreatNOW, testified in support of HB 5456 and HB 5457. Shannon Kenitz, representing the International Hyperbaric Association, testified in support of HB 5456 and HB 5457. Questions and discussions followed. William Tettlebach M.D., representing Restorix Health, testified with a neutral position on HB 5456. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5456 and HB 5457, but did not wish to speak: Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan. Brian Fogg, representing the Disabled American Veterans. Mark Sutton, representing the Marine Corps League Department of Michigan. Andrew Huhn, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars. James Sigman, representing the Military Officers Association of America. Charles A. Petch, representing the AMVETS Department of Michigan. Dr. Cyrus Garmo, M.D., representing Revitalize Me Hyperbaric Oxygen and Wound Care Center. Alfred Darmofal, representing Hyperbaric Technologies, INC. Mayur Patel, representing OxyHealth, LLC. James Nevenschwander, M.D., representing the Bio Energy Medical Center & the Medical Academy of Pediatrics & Special Needs. Bruce Mckeeman, representing Summit to Sea, LLC. Fredrick & Annette Ryder, representing Hyperbaric for Life, LLC. Joseph Dituri, PhD, representing the International Board of Undersea Medicine. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with a neutral position on HB 5456, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Sen. Judson Hill, representing Restorix Health. The Chair laid HB 5456, HB 5514 and HB 5715 before the committee: HB 5456 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy grant program and pilot program for providing treatment to veterans with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules. HB 5514 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to prohibit youth transportation companies from using certain restraints while transporting youths to certain qualified residential treatment programs; to provide exceptions; to provide civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 5715 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 6 (MCL 408.476), as amended by 2012 PA 440.


evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5456. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5514 before the committee: HB 5514 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to prohibit youth transportation companies from using certain restraints while transporting youths to certain qualified residential treatment programs; to provide exceptions; to provide civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. A substitute (H-1) for HB 5514 was adopted at the March 17, 2026, meeting.


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to report out HB 5514 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5715 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:22 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 274 before the committee: SB 274 (Sen. McCann) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 111. Senator McCann testified in support of SB 274. Questions and discussions followed. Torri Kuhse, representing herself, testified in support of SB 274. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 274, but did not wish to speak: Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out SB 274 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5636 before the committee: HB 5636 (Rep. Hoskins) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 123. Representative Hoskins testified in support of HB 5636. Tony Buffa, representing the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of HB 5636. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5636, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5636, but did not wish to speak: Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.


evidence_text: Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5636 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to excuse Representatives Herzberg, Hope and Wilson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at 12:24 PM. Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 449, SB 450 and SB 451 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. Senator Anthony, joined by Senator Lindsey, testified in support of SB 449, SB 450, and SB 451. Questions and discussion followed. Ken Martin, representing the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan, testified in support of SB 449, SB 450 and SB 451. Questions and discussions followed. Zachary W. Taylor, representing the Consumer Data Industry Association, testified in opposition to SB 451. Questions and discussions followed. Anna Meyer, representing the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, testified in support of SB 449, SB 450 and SB 451. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5074, HB 5251 and HB 5252 before the committee: HB 5074 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16903, 18111, 18223, 18233, and 18509 (MCL 333.16903, 333.18111, 333.18223, 333.18233, and 333.18509), section 16903 as amended by 2006 PA 388, section 18111 as amended by 2019 PA 96, section 18223 as amended by 2018 PA 24, section 18233 as amended by 1994 PA 234, and section 18509 as amended by 2004 PA 61, and by adding sections 18111a and 18227. HB 5251 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109u. HB 5252 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 20106, 20109, 20115, and 20161 (MCL 333.20106, 333.20109, 333.20115, and 333.20161), sections 20106 and 20161 as amended by 2024 PA 252, section 20109 as amended by 2015 PA 156, and section 20115 as amended by 2023 PA 209, and by adding part 219A. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5074, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Michigan Mackinac Center for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5074. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5074 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. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5251, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5251 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Bierlein moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5252. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5252 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. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, 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. Representative Pohutsky, joined by Representative Rigas, testified in support of HB 5254 and HB 5255. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 449, SB 450 and SB 451, but did not wish to speak: Jessica AcMoody, representing CEDAM. Kezia Ofosu Atta, representing the American Lung Association of Michigan. Caroline Roberson, representing the ALS Association. Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons Michigan. Libby Benton, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 449, SB 450 and SB 451, but did not wish to speak: Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Hospital Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5254, HB 5255, SB 449, SB 450 and SB 451, but did not wish to speak: Amber Bellazaire, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Angelica Katz, representing Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Lauren Edwards, representing Blood Cancer United. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Molly Medenblik, representing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5254 and HB 5255, but did not wish to speak: Mary Kay Makarewicz, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology. The Committee returned to discussion on SB 449, SB 450, and SB 451. Dr. Minal Patel, representing the University of Michigan School of Public Health, testified in support of SB 449, SB 450, and SB 451.


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


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4657, HB 4658, HB 4659 and HB 4660 before the committee: HB 4657 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State police retirement act of 1986," by amending section 24 (MCL 38.1624), as amended by 2018 PA 674. HB 4658 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled "The judges retirement act of 1992," by amending section 506 (MCL 38.2506), as amended by 2002 PA 95. HB 4659 (Rep. Hope) A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State employees' retirement act," by amending section 31 (MCL 38.31), as amended by 2002 PA 99. HB 4660 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The public school employees retirement act of 1979," by amending section 85 (MCL 38.1385), as amended by 2006 PA 617. Representative Hope testified in support of HB 4657, HB 4658, HB 4659 and HB 4660. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Wozniak testified in support of HB 4657, HB 4658, HB 4659 and HB 4660. Questions and discussions followed. Christopher Smith, representing the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section, testified in support of HB 4657, HB 4658, HB 4659 and HB 4660. Questions and discussions followed. Dee Lindenberger, representing the Elder Law Disability Rights Section, testified in support of HB 4657, HB 4658, HB 4659 and HB 4660.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4657 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.


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4658 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.


evidence_text: Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4659 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.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4660 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 SB 616 before the committee: SB 616 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 2022 PA 85, entitled "Opioid liability litigation act," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 691.1672 and 691.1673), as amended by 2023 PA 228. Ashley Steffen and Matt Walker, both representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General, testified in support of SB 616. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 616, but did not wish to speak: Linda Davis, representing Face Addiction Now. James Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report out SB 616 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 5515 before the committee: HB 5515 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8. The (H-1) substitute to HB 5515 was previously adopted on March 11, 2026.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5515 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope and Scott. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5388 before the committee: HB 5388 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 224d (MCL 750.224d), as amended by 2018 PA 98.


evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 5388 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope and Scott. Pass: None. At 11:01 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:05 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5281 before the committee: HB 5281 (Rep. Harris) A bill to regulate third-party litigation funding transactions; to require disclosures in those transactions; to establish the responsibilities of litigation funding companies and of attorneys; to require registration of litigation funding companies; to impose fees; to provide for the powers and duties of state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe civil fines and to provide remedies; and to require and allow the promulgation of rules. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5281, but did not wish to speak: Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Jack Trebtoske, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Jazmin Kay, representing Uber. Beth DeShone, representing the MI Forward Network. Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB. Zach Rudat, representing the Michigan Alliance for Legal Reform. Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5281, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5281. The motion prevailed 9-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: Rep. Breen. Pass: Rep. Hope.


evidence_text: Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5281. The motion did not prevail 4-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5281 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:13 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wortz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4708 before the committee: HB 4708 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1998 PA 362, entitled "Michigan marina and boatyard storage lien act," by amending section 5 (MCL 570.375), as amended by 2016 PA 286.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4708 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5301 before the committee: HB 5301 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40113 (MCL 324.40113), as added by 1995 PA 57.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5301 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Weiss, Foreman and Myers Phillips. The Chair laid HB 5308 before the committee: HB 5308 (Rep. Borton) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 80124a (MCL 324.80124a), as amended by 2005 PA 271. A substitute (H-1) to HB 5308 was previously adopted at the March 11, 2026, meeting.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5308 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers Phillips. The Chair laid HB 4733 before the committee: HB 4733 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 48721 (MCL 324.48721), as amended by 2018 PA 529. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 4733. Questions and discussions followed. Amanda Arnold, Brandon Kieft, and Seth Herbs, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in opposition to HB 4733. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4733, but did not wish to speak: Robert Kettner. The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts before the committee. Rivka Hodgkinson gave a presentation on conservation district funding to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:52 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4935 before the committee: HB 4935 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16601 (MCL 333.16601), as amended by 2018 PA 463, and by adding sections 16187b and 16611a. Representative Fairbairn and Sandy Sutton, representing the Michigan Dental Hygienists' Association, testified in support of HB 4935. Questions and discussions followed. Bryce Fisher, representing My Community Dental Centers, testified in support of HB 4935. Dr. Mark Johnston DDS testified in opposition to HB 4935. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4935, but did not wish to speak: Mark Ashley, representing the Delta Dental. Bill Sullivan, representing the Michigan Dental Association. Kimberly Raleigh, representing the Michigan Oral Health Coalition. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 5332 before the committee: HB 5332 (Rep. Martus) A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled "Unmanned aircraft systems act," (MCL 259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 6. Representative Bruck testified in support of HB 5332. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5644 before the committee: HB 5644 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 19a, 675, 803d, and 803h (MCL 257.19a, 257.675, 257.803d, and 257.803h), section 19a as amended by 2002 PA 618, section 675 as amended by 2018 PA 179, and sections 803d and 803h as amended by 2018 PA 62. Representative Outman and Ann Sheehan, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, testified in support of HB 5644. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5644, but did not wish to speak: David Handsor, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid HB 4816 before the committee: HB 4816 (Rep. Jenkins-Arno) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 281.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4816. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4816. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4816 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4816, but did not wish to speak: Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. The Chair laid HB 5150 before the committee: HB 5150 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16204, 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and 18709 (MCL 333.16204, 333.16344, 333.18701, 333.18703, 333.18707, and 333.18709), section 16204 as amended by 2005 PA 273 and sections 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and 18709 as added by 2004 PA 3, and by adding sections 18710 and 18712.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5150. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5150. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5150 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:17 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 03, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. Eric Frederick, Chief Connectivity Officer from the Michigan High Speed Internet Office (MIHI), and Brennan Smith, Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), gave a presentation on the BEAD program. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Representatives Linting and Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Jaime Greene adjourned the meeting at 11:01 AM. Representative Jaime Greene, Chair Matt Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 17, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5091 before the committee: HB 5091 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 2023 PA 281, entitled "Public officers financial disclosure act," by amending section 3 (MCL 15.703), as amended by 2025 PA 3. Representative Xiong offered the following amendments to HB 5091: 1. Amend page 3, line 1, after "commissioner" by striking out the balance of the line through "census" on line 3. 2. Amend page 3, line 4, after "executive" by striking out the balance of the line through "census" on line 6. Representative Xiong spoke to her amendments.


evidence_text: Representative Xiong moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5091. The motion did not prevail 3-4-2: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: Reps. Smit, Fox, Alexander and Pavlov. Pass: Reps. Outman and Hoadley. Representative Koleszar offered the following amendments to HB 5091: 1. Amend page 3, line 1, after "commissioner" by striking out the balance of the line through "census" on line 3. 2. Amend page 3, line 4, after "executive" by striking out the balance of the line through "census" on line 6. 3. Amend page 3, following line 6, by inserting: "(ix) A county clerk. (x) A county treasurer. (xi) A register of deeds. (xii) A county prosecuting attorney. (xiii) A county sheriff. (xiv) A county drain commissioner.". Representative Koleszar spoke to his amendments.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5091. The motion did not prevail 3-2-4: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: Reps. Smit and Fox. Pass: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov.


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to report out HB 5091 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. The Chair laid HB 5717 before the committee: HB 5717 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 373 (MCL 168.373).


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5717. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5717 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5717, but did not wish to speak: Graham Filler, representing Secure Democracy. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5717 and HB 5091, but did not wish to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:08 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 14, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. At 12:06 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:06 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak called the committee back to order. The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5739 and HB 5740 before the committee: HB 5739 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5410 and 5423 (MCL 700.5410 and 700.5423), as amended by 2012 PA 173. HB 5740 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5106, 5314, and 5319 (MCL 700.5106, 700.5314, and 700.5319), section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5314 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section 5319 as added by 2012 PA 173. Representative DeBoyer and Representative Schmaltz testified together in support of HB 5739 & HB 5740. Questions and discussion followed. At 12:20 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid the committee at ease. At 12:21 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Jennifer Warnos and Brooke Gow, representing the Michigan Guardianship Association, testified together in support of HB 5739 and HB 5740. Questions and discussion followed. Roslund Harris, representing herself, testified with a neutral position on HB 5739. Cynthia Mifsud, representing her mother Betty Hayes and Judicial Probate Integrity, testified in opposition to HB 5739 and HB 5740. Tom Howe, representing himself, testified with a neutral position on HB 5739 and HB 5740. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5739 and HB 5740, but did not wish to speak: Alan Bolter, representing Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. Charlene Distler, representing Probate Support Specialists. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5740, but did not wish to speak: Jason Lachowski, representing AARP Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5456 and HB 5457 before the committee: HB 5456 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy grant program and pilot program for providing treatment to veterans with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules. HB 5457 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy fund; and to provide for the administration of and distributions from the fund. A substitute (H-1) for HB 5456 was adopted at the April 14, 2026, meeting. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5456 and HB 5457, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Derek Blumke, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars.


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to report out HB 5456 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) 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. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: Rep. Rheingans. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes and Xiong.


evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 5457 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:54 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 17, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5572 and HB 5573 before the committee: HB 5572 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7o (MCL 211.7o), as amended by 2006 PA 681. HB 5573 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7o (MCL 211.7o), as amended by 2006 PA 681. Representative Harris, joined by Representative Snyder, testified in support of HB 5572 and HB 5573. Questions and discussion followed. Dalton Herbel, representing LeadingAge Michigan, joined by Adam Kinder, representing Holland Home, and Rich Acho, representing Lourdes Senior Community, testified in support of HB 5572 and HB 5573. Questions and discussion followed. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, joined by Marie Sherry, representing the City of Dexter, Juan Ganum, representing the City of Holland, and Mayor Stephen Kepley, representing the City of Kentwood, testified in opposition of HB 5572 and HB 5573. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5572 and HB 5573, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5572 and HB 5573, but did not wish to speak: Roger Myers, representing the Presbyterian Villages of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 11:31 AM. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Maddock moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5619 and HB 5630 before the committee: HB 5619 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. HB 5630 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 11, 201, and 236 (MCL 388.1611, 388.1801, and 388.1836), as amended by 2025 PA 15.


evidence_text: Representative Kuhn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5630. The motion prevailed 16-0-12: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tate, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Snyder and Longjohn.


evidence_text: Representative Steele moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5619. The motion prevailed 16-4-8: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson. Nays: Reps. Rogers, McKinney, Morgan and Longjohn. Pass: Reps. Tate, O'Neal, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus and Snyder. Representative Kelly testified in support of HB 5630. Noelle Benson, representing the House Fiscal Agency, joined to answer questions from committee members. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Glanville offered the following amendments to HB 5630: 1. Amend page 45, line 26, by removing section 16 from the bill. 2. Amend page 46, line 5, by removing section 16a from the bill. 3. Amend page 116, line 11, by striking out all of subdivision (g). 4. Amend page 116, line 13, by striking out all of subdivision (h). 5. Amend page 118, line 8, by striking out all of subdivision (a) and relettering the remaining subdivisions. 6. Amend page 118, line 19, by striking out all of subdivision (d).