evidence_text: 2025-HB-5123: Communications: video services; definition of video service; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3301 ).


activity_role: cosponsor

evidence_text: 2025-HB-5124: Communications: video services; requirements for video services reports; modify. Amends sec. 12 of 2006 PA 480 (MCL 484.3312 ).


evidence_text: Xiong, Democratic Legislators on Pardoning of Lue Yang: Democratic lawmakers appeal to federal officials to locate and return Lue to his family and home in Michigan LANSING, Mich. Oct. 24, 2025 — State Reps. Mai Xiong (D-Warren), Emily Dievendorf (D-Lansing) and Penelope Tserneglou (D-East Lansing) spoke with the press today to share news regarding Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s pardon of Lue Yang and announce an appeal to federal officials, the public and the media to help locate Lue and urge DHS and Immigration, Customs and Enforcement (ICE) to [...]


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5141: Labor: collective bargaining; definition of employee in 1939 PA 176; remove certain exclusions from. Amends sec. 2 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.2 ).


activity_role: present

evidence_text: Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.


activity_role: nay

evidence_text: Representative Bierlein moved to report out HR 195 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver and Woolford. Nays: Reps. Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 11:35 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


activity_role: yea

evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


evidence_text: Tsernoglou Celebrates State Budget Funding for Lake Lansing Dam Repairs: HASLETT, Mich., Oct. 28, 2025 — In the recently passed state budget, $750,000 was allocated for necessary repairs to the Lake Lansing Dam. Yesterday, state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) spoke at a press conference celebrating the funding, along with Ingham County Commissioner, Tanya L. Pratt, and President of the Lake Lansing Property Owners Association, Claudia Kerbawy. The investment will maintain the safety of the Lake Lansing Dam, preserving local infrastructure and neighborhood stability. “Protecting homes and neighborhoods starts with [...]


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5170: Housing: landlord and tenants; right for water bill to be in tenant's name; provide for. Amends 1972 PA 348 (MCL 554.601 - 554.616 ) by adding sec. 1f.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5171: Local government: public services; water lien on residential property; prohibit. Creates new act & repeals 1939 PA 178 (MCL 123.161 - 123.167 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5172: Water supply: systems and utilities; reporting requirements for certain utilities; provide for. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5173: Human services: county services; public records of assistance; modify. Amends sec. 64 of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.64 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5177: Worker's compensation: other; definition of employee; modify to include certain performances of service. Amends sec. 161 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.161 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5178: Worker's compensation: employers; exclusive remedy provision; modify. Amends sec. 131 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.131 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5179: Worker's compensation: benefits; payment of death benefits; modify, and expand conclusive presumption of dependency to include certain individuals. Amends secs. 321, 331, 335, 345 & 356 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.321 et seq.).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5180: Worker's compensation: benefits; infectious disease presumption for essential employees during a declared emergency; provide for. Amends sec. 405 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.405 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5181: Worker's compensation: mediation; requirement to mediate certain claims for benefits; restore. Amends sec. 847 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.847 ) & adds sec. 224.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5182: Worker's compensation: benefits; time period an injured worker may seek treatment from the injured worker's own physician or provider; modify, and provide additional requirements for the payment of medical benefits. Amends sec. 315 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.315 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5183: Worker's compensation: benefits; type of employee misconduct that excludes an injured employee from receiving benefits; modify. Amends sec. 305 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.305 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5184: Worker's compensation: benefits; deadline to pay compensation benefits; modify to 14 days after compensation becomes due and payable, and modify daily charge and interest amounts for noncompliance. Amends sec. 801 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.801 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5185: Worker's compensation: benefits; job search requirement for certain injured workers; modify. Amends 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.101 - 418.941 ) by adding sec. 303.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5186: Worker's compensation: benefits; eligibility to receive benefits and amount of benefits paid to an injured worker; modify. Amends secs. 301, 311, 313, 351, 354, 355, 356, 358, 361, 371, 401 & 891 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.301 et seq.) & repeals secs. 302, 357 & 431 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.302 et seq.).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5187: Worker's compensation: benefits; an employer's or carrier's ability to recoup an overpayment of benefits; provide conditions for. Amends sec. 833 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.833 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5188: Worker's compensation: other; parties liable for redemption agreement fee; modify. Amends sec. 835 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.835 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5189: Worker's compensation: other; procedure for claims referred to the small claims division of the worker's compensation agency; modify. Amends sec. 841 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.841 ).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5181'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5190: Worker's compensation: benefits; vocational rehabilitation benefits offered to injured workers; enhance. Amends sec. 319 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.319 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5191: Worker's compensation: funds; uninsured employer's security fund; modify. Amends sec. 501 of 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.501 ) & adds sec. 536.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5193: Appropriations: omnibus; funding for food assistance program benefits; provide for. Creates appropriation act.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5194: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for food pantries; provide for. Creates appropriation act.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5195: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for food banks; provide for. Creates appropriation act.


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-4), as substituted (H-3), was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5208: Animals: cats; certain medical procedures for declawing a cat; prohibit. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5209: Animals: cats; certain medical procedures for declawing a cat; prohibit. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211 ) by adding sec. 18830.


evidence_text: Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Woolford, Wozniak, Lightner, St. Germaine, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena to the Michigan Department of Education. At its last meeting, this Committee heard testimony regarding the Health Education Standards Framework currently proposed by the Michigan Department of Education. The House Oversight Committee and, more broadly, the House of Representatives, has a clear legislative purpose in examining the proposed education standards and the process by which they were proposed, given that the proposed standards implicate several statutes enacted by the Legislature regarding sex education and health education in Michigan schools, and potential noncompliance with those statutes. On October 24, 2025, Representative Meerman and Chair DeBoyer sent a letter to the Michigan Department of Education, requesting internal documents regarding the proposed Health Education Standards Framework and related policy discussions. On October 31, 2025, the Michigan Department of Education responded that it would take “several months” to produce the requested documents. It appears that the Department does not want its internal communications about these standards revealed to the Legislature or the public before the standards are adopted. The party to be subpoenaed is the Michigan Department of Education. The documents to be produced by the Department are spelled out in the subpoena document that has been provided to all members of this committee. The motion prevailed 10-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Woolford, Wozniak, Lightner and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the committee testimony from Senator Webber. Senator Webber provided testimony on Michigan's Hawthorn Psychiatric Hospital. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on the Michigan Auditor General Performance Audit Report-Office of Recipient Rights, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, September 2025. Ivy Jaroche, Heidi Herendeen, and Yvonne Benn, representing the Michigan Office of the Auditor General, gave a presentation on the Michigan Auditor General Performance Audit Report-Office of Recipient Rights, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, September 2025. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Michelle Massey Barnes.


evidence_text: Reps. Miller, Paiz, Price, Mentzer, Arbit, Pohutsky, Dievendorf, Brenda Carter, Longjohn, Coffia, Tsernoglou, Koleszar, MacDonell, Young, Hope, Puri, Rheingans, Conlin, Tyrone Carter, Scott, Witwer, Martus, Fitzgerald, Breen, Glanville and Rogers offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: 2025-HR-0204: A resolution to urge President Donald J. Trump and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to activate contingency funds to cover the upcoming month of food assistance benefits for 42 million Americans who stand to lose them on November 1 if the federal government remains shut down.


evidence_text: 2025-HR-0205: A resolution to strongly urge President Donald J. Trump and the United States Congress to take immediate and deliberate action to ensure the issuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for the month of November and for the duration of the continued lapse in appropriations.


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5250: Trade: consumer goods and services; sale of certain dietary supplements and diet pills to individuals under the age of 18; prohibit. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5259: Military affairs: other; office of mental health peer mentorship program; establish within the Michigan department of military and veterans affairs. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851 ) by adding sec. 323.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5270'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5261: Military affairs: other; office of mental health; establish within the Michigan veterans affairs agency. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851 ) by adding sec. 322.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5270'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5262: Veterans: other; definition for veteran of the uniformed services; create. Amends sec. 1 of 1965 PA 190 (MCL 35.61 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5263: Veterans: ombudsman; forwarding reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in a veterans’ facility to the Michigan veterans’ facility ombudsman; require for the department of military and veterans affairs and employees of a veterans’ facility, and authorize the Michigan veterans’ facility ombudsman to independently investigate reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in a veterans’ facility. Amends sec. 4 of 2016 PA 198 (MCL 4.774 ).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5267'25 , HB 5268'25 , HB 5269'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5264: Veterans: other; Michigan military and veteran services support fund; provide for. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5265: Veterans: other; grant program for veterans working to obtain a service animal; establish. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5266: Veterans: other; office of veteran homelessness; create, and provide resources for homeless veterans. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5267: Veterans: veterans' homes; Michigan veterans' facility ombudsman; require to notify certain entities and individuals after deciding to investigate a report of abuse, neglect, or exploitation in a veterans' facility. Amends secs. 1, 7, 12 & 13 of 2016 PA 198 (MCL 4.771 et seq.).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5263'25 , HB 5268'25 , HB 5269'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5268: Veterans: ombudsman; Michigan veterans' facility ombudsman to forward report of an investigation finding abuse, neglect, or exploitation in a veterans’ facility to the department of licensing and regulatory affairs; require. Amends sec. 10 of 2016 PA 198 (MCL 4.780 ).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5267'25 , HB 5263'25 , HB 5269'25 , HR 0002'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5269: Veterans: veterans' homes; forwarding reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a veteran to the county department of veterans affairs; require for certain state and local governmental officers and entities. Creates new act.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5267'25 , HB 5263'25 , HB 5268'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5270: Military affairs: other; office of mental health; establish within the Michigan department of military and veterans affairs. Creates new act.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5261'25 , HB 5259'25 , HB 5271'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5271: Military affairs: other; Michigan azimuth bridge program for transitioning military service members' mental health; establish. Amends 1967 PA 150 (MCL 32.501 - 32.851 ) by adding sec. 321.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5270'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5275: Individual income tax: property tax credit; definition of disabled veteran and exclusion from credit cap; provide for. Amends secs. 506 & 520 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.506 & 206.520 ).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5272'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5278: State: identification cards; individuals who served in the NOAACOC or USPHSCC; include in the definition of veteran. Amends sec. 2 of 1972 PA 222 (MCL 28.292 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5279: Vehicles: registration plates; individuals who served in the NOAACOC or USPHSCC; include in the definition of veteran and provide special registration plates for. Amends sec. 310 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.310 ) & adds secs. 803v & 803w.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5280: Individual income tax: deductions; retirement and pension benefits and student loan forgiveness deductions for certain commissioned officers; provide for. Amends sec. 30 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.30 ).


evidence_text: Reps. McFall, Xiong, Brixie, Young, Dievendorf, Neeley, Tate, Weiss, Tsernoglou, Steckloff, Paiz, Scott, Mentzer, Glanville, Wooden, Liberati, Breen and Miller offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


evidence_text: 2025-HCR-0003: A concurrent resolution to urge Congress to amend 38 U.S.C. § 5304 and 10 U.S.C. § 12316 to permit members of the United States reserves and National Guard to receive full or partial active service pay in tandem with disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.


evidence_text: 2025-HR-0217: A resolution to urge the United States Congress, Department of War, and Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize research and investment in non-technology treatment options for servicemembers and veterans who have psychological trauma as a result of military service.


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: 2025-HR-0219: A resolution urging the federal government to not extend the emergency order preventing the planned closure of the J.H. Campbell Power Plant.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5344: Education: health related; reporting of vaccination rates of pupils; require. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5345: Children: child care; requirement for licensed child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes to maintain up-to-date information of immunization rates among children in their care and staff on site; provide for. Amends 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.111 - 722.128 ) by adding sec. 16a.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5346: Health: immunizations; Michigan care improvement registry; ensure that users have access to certain data. Amends secs. 9201 & 9207 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9201 & 333.9207).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5347: Education: other; reporting of immunization status; modify. Amends sec. 167 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1767 ).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5348'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5348: Education: other; exemptions to immunization requirements; modify to require the use of forms created by the department of health and human services. Amends sec. 1177 of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1177 ).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5349'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5349: Health: immunizations; exemptions to immunization requirements; modify to require the use of forms created by the department. Amends sec. 9215 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9215 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5350: Health: local health departments; report regarding immunization levels and exemptions; require local health officer to submit to local governing entity. Amends sec. 9209 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9209 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5351: Health: immunizations; certain information used in promulgating rules on immunizations; provide for. Amends sec. 9227 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9227 ).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5353'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5352: Health: immunizations; responsibilities of the Michigan advisory committee on immunizations; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211 ) by adding sec. 9225.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5353: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for certain recommended immunizations; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302 ) by adding sec. 3406uu.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5351'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5354: Health: pharmaceuticals; authority of certain physicians issuing standing orders; provide for. Amends secs. 9204 & 17744e of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9204 & 333.17744e).


evidence_text: Reps. Arbit, Tsernoglou, Wooden, Skaggs, Rheingans, Young, Martus, Hope, Conlin, O’Neal, Mentzer, MacDonell, Price, Brixie, Pohutsky, Byrnes, McFall, Weiss and Morgan offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


evidence_text: 2025-HR-0224: A resolution to urge the Trump-Vance administration to reverse its harmful decision to betray the trust of Northern Michiganders by denying federal disaster relief funding and provide the full amount of requested funding following the devastating March 2025 ice storm.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5357: Communications: internet; age-appropriate design code act; create. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2025-HR-0225: A resolution to declare December 13, 2025, as National Wreaths Across America Day in the state of Michigan.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5365: Taxation: other; SFR tax and economics act; create. Creates new act.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5367'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5366: Occupations: real estate; real estate wholesaling and mandatory disclosures; provide for. Amends secs. 2501, 2502b, 2503 & 2512e of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.2501 et seq.) & adds sec. 2517a.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5367: Property: recording; requirements for recording with register of deeds; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1937 PA 103 (MCL 565.201 ).  TIE BAR WITH: HB 5365'25


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5374: Labor: hours and wages; prevailing wage; require on certain broadband service projects. Amends sec. 1 of 2023 PA 10 (MCL 408.1101 ).


evidence_text: Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, St. Germaine, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.


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


evidence_text: Chair DeBoyer moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. In accordance with the Oversight Committee’s Special Rules, I state the following in support of the motion: 1. The information being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee because: The two previous subpoenas from this Committee to the Department of Attorney General involved criminal investigations that presented issues regarding conflicts of interest between the Department of Attorney General and the suspects of the criminal referral and criminal investigation. The Michigan House of Representatives has an interest in obtaining documents regarding these closed investigations, as the House examines and debates whether to enact legislation addressing how conflicts of interest such as this should be regulated by statute. Furthermore, the House has the ability to impeach civil officers of the State of Michigan, where corrupt conduct in office occurs. In order to faithfully exercise its responsibilities in this regard, the House is entitled to investigate the Department of Attorney General’s decision to decline issuing criminal charges in these matters, which involved either a family member of the Attorney General, or a high-ranking officer of a major political party of this state. 2. Previous efforts made to obtain the information being sought are as follows: To pursue this committee’s investigation into the conduct of the Attorney General, the committee’s investigators have taken a deep dive into the cases that the Attorney General’s office was supposed to investigate. It has come to the committee’s attention that the Department of Health and Human Services is in possession of records pertinent to this committee’s investigation of the Attorney General. On November 13, 2025, the House Deputy General Counsel requested those records from DHHS. On November 14, 2025, the DHHS’s legislative liaison replied that the Legislature was required to file a FOIA request in order to obtain any documents sought from DHHS. On November 15, 2025, the Deputy General Counsel forwarded the request and the initial DHHS response to the Division Director of the Operations and Assistance Legal Division of DHHS, in the Bureau of Legal Affairs. On November 22, 2025, the Chief Operating Officer of the DHHS replied, and stated that a written request for documents from the House Deputy General Counsel did not count as a written request from the legislature, and that the documents could not be disclosed, unless DHHS receives either a FOIA request or a subpoena from the House of Representatives. To date, no documents have been disclosed by DHHS to the House of Representatives or the House Oversight Committee. 3. The party to be subpoenaed is Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and the record keeper for the Adult Protective Services division. 4. The subpoena will be for all documents in the possession of Adult Protective Services related to a deceased individual, Rosalene Burd, and the subpoena will specify that those documents are to be provided without redaction. The motion prevailed 15-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, St. Germaine, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, Mentzer and Wegela. Nays: Rep. Tsernoglou. Pass: Rep. MacDonell. At 11:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:16 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair returned to the report on the subpoenaed documents from the Office of the Attorney General presented by Catherine Edwards, Kasey Markarian, and Omar Shajrah, representing the Michigan House Legal Counsel. Questions and discussion followed.


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


evidence_text: Chair DeBoyer moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Department of the Attorney General. The subpoenas would require Attorney General Nessel to produce unredacted documents that were the subject of two previous subpoenas from this Committee to the Department of Attorney General. In accordance with the Oversight Committee’s Special Rules, I state the following in support of the motion: 1. The information being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee because: The two previous subpoenas from this Committee to the Department of Attorney General involved criminal investigations that presented issues regarding conflicts of interest between the Department of Attorney General and the suspects of the criminal referral and criminal investigation. The Michigan House of Representatives has an interest in obtaining documents regarding these closed investigations, as the House examines and debates whether to enact legislation addressing how conflicts of interest such as this should be regulated by statutory law. Furthermore, the House has the ability to impeach civil officers of the State of Michigan, where corrupt conduct in office occurs. In order to faithfully exercise its responsibilities in this regard, the House is entitled to investigate the Department of Attorney General’s decision to decline issuing criminal charges in these matters, which involved either a family member of the Attorney General, or a high-ranking officer of a major political party of this state. 2. Previous efforts made to obtain the information being sought are as follows: On July 22, 2025, this Committee voted 15-0 to authorize a document subpoena to the Department of Attorney General for documents regarding a criminal referral from the Michigan Department of State for an alleged violation of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by an organization called Bipartisan Solutions, and any investigation into potential criminal activity regarding that referral. Also, on July 22, 2025, this Committee voted 17-0 to authorize a document subpoena to the Department of Attorney General for documents regarding an investigation into potential criminal activity by an individual named Traci Kornak. These two subpoenas required the production of documents by August 5, 2025. The Department of Attorney General provided documents to the House Oversight Committee on or about September 11, 2025. However, as you have seen from today’s presentation, those documents were redacted. Despite the communications to my office from the Attorney General’s staff claiming that the Attorney General had no involvement in these two cases, we saw today emails sent by Dana Nessel personally, including one email that is completely redacted. 3. The parties to be subpoenaed are and the Department of Attorney General and Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. 4. The subpoenas will direct that the Attorney General Nessel produce the documents listed on the two subpoenas previously sent by this Committee to the Department of Attorney General, and to do so without redaction. The motion prevailed 14-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, St. Germaine, Pohutsky, Conlin, Mentzer and Wegela. Nays: Rep. Tsernoglou. Pass: Rep. MacDonell. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Samantha Steffey. Chris Dardzinski.


evidence_text: Reps. Arbit, Rheingans, Morgan, Wegela , Dievendorf, Tsernoglou , Pohutsky , Myers-Phillips, Puri, Coffia , Longjohn, Foreman, Breen, Young, MacDonell , Martus, Hope, Andrews, Paiz, Byrnes, McFall and Wilson offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: 2025-HR-0229: A resolution to recognize the Michigan Air Guard Historical Association on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.


evidence_text: 2025-HR-0227: A resolution to urge the United States House of Representatives to investigate allegations concerning Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s authorization of military actions resulting in the deaths of civilians in international waters and, should the evidence support these allegations, to introduce and adopt articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5389: State finance: budgets; certain work project appropriations; modify legislative disapproval process of. Amends sec. 451a of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1451a ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5393: Employment security: benefits; recovery waiver of an improperly paid benefit; require after a certain amount of time elapses. Amends sec. 62 of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.62 ).


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5408: Health occupations: veterinarians; medication side effects; require veterinarians to disclose. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211 ) by adding sec. 18816.


activity_role: primary

evidence_text: 2025-HB-5409: Crime victims: compensation; crime victim compensation for certain pet expenses; provide for. Amends sec. 11 of 1976 PA 223 (MCL 18.361 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5410: Crimes: domestic violence; common household pets in certain shelter programs; provide for. Amends secs. 1 & 7 of 1978 PA 389 (MCL 400.1501 & 400.1507 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5421: Employment security: benefits; disqualification from receiving benefits when leaving employment; create exception for victim of stalking. Amends secs. 29 & 29a of 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1 (MCL 421.29 & 421.29a ).


evidence_text: The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-2) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-3) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: Tsernoglou, Edwards Reintroduce Bills Making It Easier for Survivors of Domestic & Violent Crimes to Find Emergency Housing: LANSING, Mich., Dec. 22, 2025 — State Reps. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) and Kimberly Edwards (D-Eastpointe) recently reintroduced legislation to ensure that survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes can bring their pets with them when seeking emergency housing. Currently, the Crime Victims Services Commission (CVSC) reimburses certain expenses for victims of crimes that are forced to relocate when their safety is at risk. Individuals who are forced to relocate are often victims of domestic violence and, in many cases, the decision to leave or [...]


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5429: Appropriations: supplemental; funding for the autism navigator program; provide for. Creates appropriation act.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5431: School aid: supplemental; supplemental appropriations in the school aid act; provide for. Amends secs. 11, 11s, 33, 201 & 236 of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1611 et seq.) & adds secs. 27g, 97h, 201j, 201k & 236t.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5432: Appropriations: supplemental; appropriations for multiple departments and branches for the fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5436: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for hearing aids or hearing-related services for certain enrollees; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302 ) by adding sec. 3406uu.


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5437: State: identification cards; fee waiver for individuals fleeing or attempting to flee domestic violence; provide for. Amends sec. 2 of 1972 PA 222 (MCL 28.292 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5438: Health: vital records; fee waiver for individuals fleeing or attempting to flee a dangerous situation; provide for. Amends sec. 2891 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2891 ).


evidence_text: 2025-HB-5440: Individual income tax: checkoff; homeless advocacy fund; create checkoff option. Amends sec. 435 of 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.435 ).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5439'25


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5454: Environmental protection: hazardous products; use of perchloroethylene in dry cleaning solvents; prohibit. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106 ) by adding subpt. 3 to pt. 147.


evidence_text: Reps. Arbit, Wooden, Rheingans, Breen, Martus, MacDonell, Conlin, Brixie, Price, Tsernoglou, Coffia, Myers-Phillips, Pohutsky, Glanville, McFall, Longjohn, Weiss, Farhat, Wegela, Dievendorf, Brenda Carter, Puri, Wilson, McKinney, Scott and Paiz offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: 2026-HR-0234: A resolution to urge the Trump-Vance Administration to cease threats toward the Kingdom of Denmark relating to Greenland.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5483: Crimes: assaultive; harassing, interfering with, or injuring a letter carrier; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends sec. 81d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81d ).


evidence_text: Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Woolford, Posthumus, Wozniak, St. Germaine, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5495: Criminal procedure: search and seizure; protections against unlawful search and seizure; provide for. Amends sec. 15d, ch. IV of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 764.15d ) & adds sec. 1h to ch. IV.


evidence_text: Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.


evidence_text: Reps. Rheingans, Foreman, Weiss, Dievendorf, Wegela, MacDonell, McFall, Koleszar, Breen, Wooden, Byrnes, Miller, Rogers, Price, Brixie, Skaggs, Tsernoglou, Coffia, McKinney, Young, Arbit, Longjohn, Myers-Phillips, Paiz and Wilson offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: 2026-HR-0241: A resolution to urge the United States Congress to immediately impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and remove her from office.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5512: Insurance: health insurers; procedures and timelines for the credentialing of health care providers; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302 ) by adding sec. 3406uu.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5513'26


evidence_text: 2026-HR-0243: A resolution to declare February 11, 2026, as White Shirt Day in the state of Michigan.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5527: Crimes: assaultive; elements of certain offenses; modify. Amends secs. 81d &167 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.81d & 750.167 ).


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5528: Crimes: disorderly conduct; criteria for inciting a riot; clarify. Amends secs. 1 & 2 of 1968 PA 302 (MCL 752.541 & 752.542 ).


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5554: Education: other; protections against harassment by an educational institution; provide for. Amends secs. 103, 401, 402, 801 & 802 of 1976 PA 453 (MCL 37.2103 et seq.) & adds secs. 402b, 402c & 402d.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5555: Civil rights: disabilities discrimination; protections against harassment by an educational institution; provide for. Amends secs. 401, 402 & 606 of 1976 PA 220 (MCL 37.1401 et seq.) & adds secs. 402a, 402b, 402c & 606a.


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5579: Labor: fair employment practices; use of electronic monitoring or automated decisions tools by an employer; prohibit except for certain purposes. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5580: Insurance: insurers; property insurance denial, cancellation, or increased premiums for owners of certain breeds of dogs; prohibit. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302 ) by adding sec. 2130a.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5581: Land use: zoning and growth management; minimum home size requirements; limit. Amends sec. 201 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3201 ) & adds sec. 205e.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5582: Land use: zoning and growth management; minimum residential parking space requirements and limitations on mobile homes; limit. Amends 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3101 - 125.3702 ) by adding sec. 205b.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5583: Land use: zoning and growth management; setback requirement greater than 25 feet; prohibit. Amends 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3101 - 125.3702 ) by adding sec. 205c.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5584: Land use: zoning and growth management; duplexes; permit in single-family residential zones. Amends sec. 102 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3102 ) & adds sec. 517.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5585: Land use: zoning and growth management; zoning restrictions related to accessory dwelling units and mobile homes; modify. Amends sec. 102 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3102 ) & adds secs. 207a & 516.


evidence_text: Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.


evidence_text: Tsernoglou Re-Introduces Bill Prohibiting Insurance Companies from Discriminating Against Certain Dog Breeds: LANSING, Mich., Feb. 24, 2026 — Today, state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) announced the reintroduction of her legislation that prohibits insurance providers from inquiring about the breed of a dog that resides in an insured or potentially insured property. House Bill 5580 was filed last week and read into the record today. This legislation would protect consumers against potential discrimination towards dogs because of their pedigree or assumed pedigree based on physical appearance. Currently, many residential property insurance providers [...]


evidence_text: Tsernoglou Announces Legislation to Put Guardrails on the Use of A.I. by Employers: LANSING, Mich., Feb. 24, 2026 — Yesterday, state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) announced the introduction of her bill that would place guardrails on employers’ use of AI. She was joined by union representatives from the AFL-CIO, the Michigan Nurses Association and the Communication Workers of America to discuss the legislation. The Responsible Artificial Intelligence Security for Employees (RAISE) Act would work to protect workers from invasive workplace surveillance from AI. “As AI technology rapidly develops, it is essential to [...]


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5590: Health facilities: other; licensure of freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211 ) by adding secs. 21211, 21213, 21215, 21217, 21219, 21221, 21223, 21227 & 21231 to pt. 212.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5591'26 , HB 5592'26 , HB 5593'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5591: Health facilities: other; licensure of freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities; provide for. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211 ) by adding pt. 212.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5590'26 , HB 5592'26 , HB 5593'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5592: Health facilities: other; licensure of freestanding hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities; provide for. Amends secs. 20104, 20106, 20155, 20161, 20162 & 20164 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20104 et sec.).  TIE BAR WITH: HB 5590'26 , HB 5591'26 , HB 5593'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5593: Health facilities: other; hyperbaric oxygen inspection fund; create. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211 ) by adding section 21224 to pt. 212.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5590'26 , HB 5591'26 , HB 5592'26


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


evidence_text: Tsernoglou Uplifts Workers’ Rights After State of the State Address: PHOTO: State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) with her guest, Steve Perry, Business Manager for local IBEW 352, at the 2026 State of the State address on Feb. 25, 2026, in the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing. Tsernoglou Uplifts Workers' Rights After State of the State Address LANSING, Mich., Feb. 26, 2026 — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered her final State of the State address before a joint legislative session yesterday, setting forth her priorities for the year ahead. In [...]


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5662: Law enforcement: other; certain federal agents to utilize body-worn cameras; require in certain circumstances. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2026-HR-0258: A resolution calling on Congress to investigate all of the individuals implicated in the Epstein files and compel them to testify under oath.


evidence_text: Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer and Tsernoglou.


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: 2026-HR-0261: A resolution to declare March 12, 2026, as Endometriosis Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.


evidence_text: Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Schriver, Woolford, Lightner, St. Germaine, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.


evidence_text: March 17, 2026 - Representative Tsernoglou


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5743: Weapons: firearms; waiting period for firearm purchases; provide for. Amends sec. 223 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.223 ).


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5744: Crimes: penalties; penalties for discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle; increase fines if a minor is in the vehicle. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568 ) by adding sec. 234g.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5745: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for intentionally discharging a firearm from a vehicle or at a dwelling or potentially occupied structure; amend. Amends sec. 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16m ).


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5746: Crimes: penalties; penalties for discharging a firearm at a motor vehicle; increase fines if a minor is in the vehicle. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568 ) by adding sec. 234g.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5747: Weapons: firearms; firearms in certain state buildings; prohibit. Amends sec. 234d of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.234d ).


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5748: Weapons: concealed; concealed pistols in certain state buildings; prohibit. Amends sec. 5o of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.425o ).


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5749: Weapons: other; local units of government imposing certain restrictions on firearms; allow. Amends sec. 3 of 1990 PA 319 (MCL 123.1103 ).


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5750: Weapons: ammunition; sale, production, or possession of high-capacity magazines; prohibit. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568 ) by adding sec. 224g.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5751: Weapons: other; manufacture, sale, or possession of a bump stock; prohibit. Amends sec. 224 of 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.224 ).


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5752: Weapons: firearms; permit and training requirements for firearm purchase; require. Amends sec. 2 of 1927 PA 372 (MCL 28.422 ).


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5765: Vehicles: registration; electric vehicle registration fee; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923 ) by adding sec. 801l.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5766'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5766: Vehicles: registration; electric vehicle registration fee; provide for. Amends secs. 227 & 801 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.227 & 257.801 ).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5765'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5771: Consumer protection: other; surveillance pricing; prohibit. Amends secs. 3, 5 & 11 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.903 et seq.) & adds sec. 3p.


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: Tsernoglou, Wooden Denounce President Trump’s ‘Unconstitutional’ Executive Order Attempting to Federalize Mail-In-Ballot’s: LANSING, Mich., April 1, 2026 — Today, state Reps. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) and Stephen Wooden (D-Grand Rapids) issued the following joint statement in response to President Donald Trump’s Executive Order attempting to assert federal authority over elections: “The United States Constitution grants states the authority to manage the times, places and manner in which federal elections are conducted. Once again, President Trump is attempting to bypass the Constitution by signing an executive order. Unfortunately for him, the United States [...]


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5794: Education: attendance; requirements for recess; modify. Amends 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1601 - 388.1896 ) by adding sec. 101a.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5801: Natural resources: fishing; allowable catch per species and percentage quota for commercial fishing; provide for. Amends, adds & repeals (See bill).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5802'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5802: Natural resources: fishing; allowable catch per species and percentage quota for commercial fishing; provide for. Amends secs. 47324, 47326, 47328, 47329, & 48724 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.47324 et seq.) & adds sec 47363.  TIE BAR WITH: HB 5801'26


evidence_text: 2026-HR-0284: A resolution to create a select committee to examine the Interlochen Center for the Arts and its relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.


evidence_text: 2026-HR-0285: A resolution calling on the United States Department of Justice to conduct a full investigation of any person, regardless of political affiliation, mentioned in the Epstein files.


evidence_text: Tsernoglou, MI House Members Seek Bipartisan Committee to Investigate Interlochen Ties to Epstein: LANSING, Mich., April 16, 2026 — Today, state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing), was joined by members from both parties in introducing House Resolution 284, which would create a special committee to explicitly examine the Interlochen Center for the Arts over allegations of abuse and the center’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. “To be honest, I was completely shocked when I found out how deeply rooted the apparent connections between Epstein and Interlochen were,” Tsernoglou said. “Not only was Epstein a [...]


evidence_text: Reps. Jaime Greene, McFall, Bierlein, Tsernoglou, Morgan, Meerman, Breen, Rheingans, Martin, Bruck, Fox, Glanville, Miller and Xiong offered the following resolution:


evidence_text: 2026-HR-0289: A resolution to declare April 21, 2026, as Michigan and Taiwan Partnership Appreciation Day in the state of Michigan.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5851: Natural resources: wetlands; rare and imperiled wetlands; update. Amends sec. 30301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.30301 ).


evidence_text: 2026-HJR-S: Environmental protection: pollution prevention; green initiative; provide for. Amends the state constitution by adding sec. 29 to art. I.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5884: Human services: medical services; automatic enrollment and renewal for certain individuals under the medical assistance program; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b ) by adding sec. 10h.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5890: Trade: consumer goods and services; use of PFAS in household products; prohibit. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5891: Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for certain violations of the hazardous products act; provide for. Amends sec. 11c, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.11c ).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5890'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5892: Trade: consumer goods and services; use of certain chemicals in cosmetic products; prohibit. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5893: Environmental protection: other; grant program for farmers affected by polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS); create. Amends 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.101 - 324.90106 ) by adding pt. 4.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5894'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5894: Civil procedure: civil actions; portion of fines in certain state civil infraction actions under the natural resources and environmental protection act; dedicate to grant program to assist farmers affected by PFAS. Amends sec. 8831 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.8831 ).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5893'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5895: Water supply: quality and standards; access to safe drinking water; require when a water source tests positive for polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211 ) by adding secs. 12722, 12723 & 12724.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5896: Environmental protection: other; requirements for people that use sewage sludge or sewage sludge derivatives in land application to test for PFAS; provide for. Amends secs. 3103 & 3131 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.3103 & 324.3131 ).


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5897: Environmental protection: hazardous waste; Michigan PFAS action response team; establish. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5898: Environmental protection: hazardous products; citizen's advisory working group; establish. Creates new act.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5897'26


evidence_text: Tsernoglou, Legislators Announce Legislation to Regulate Toxic PFAS “Forever Chemicals,” Promote a Healthier Michigan: LANSING, Mich., April 23, 2026 — This week, state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) hosted a press conference to introduce a legislative package, House Bills 5890-5898, that would regulate and provide relief for Michiganders affected by toxic PFAS chemicals. Joining her were state Reps. Jenifer Conlin (D-Ann Arbor Charter Twp.), Phil Skaggs (D-East Grand Rapids) and representatives from the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network. The package is a part of Michigan House Democrats’ broader push to promote a healthier Michigan [...]


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5904: Insurance: health insurers; coverage for the treatment of infertility; require. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302 ) by adding sec. 3406cc.


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5922: Human services: medical services; claims for recovery against an ABLE account; prohibit. Amends sec. 112g of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.112g ).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5923'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5923: Disabilities: other; designation of a survivor beneficiary for ABLE accounts and exemption from Medicaid estate recovery program; provide for. Amends secs. 2, 7, 8 & 17 of 2015 PA 160 (MCL 206.982 et seq.).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5922'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5924: Communications: broadcasting; regulations regarding volume of commercial advertisements; provide for. Creates new act.


evidence_text: The substitute (S-3) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: 2026-HR-0302: A resolution to declare May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5949: Vehicles: other; communication impediment decal for vehicles; provide for. Amends secs. 221 & 310 of 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.221 & 257.310 ) & adds sec. 221a.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5950'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5950: Traffic control: driver license; communication impediment decal for vehicles; provide for. Amends sec. 5 of 2008 PA 23 (MCL 28.305 ).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5949'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5952: Worker's compensation: benefits; post-traumatic stress disorder injury fund; create. Amends 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.101 - 418.941 ) by adding sec. 409.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5953: Worker's compensation: disabilities; presumption of causation of post-traumatic stress disorder; provide for certain occupations and allow for claims against post-traumatic stress injury fund. Amends 1969 PA 317 (MCL 418.101 - 418.941 ) by adding sec. 407.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5952'26


evidence_text: Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5969: Elections: voters; state voting rights act; create. Creates new act.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5970'26 , HB 5971'26 , HB 5972'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5970: Elections: other; voting and elections database and institute act; create. Creates new act & repeals 1969 PA 161 (MCL 691.1031 ).  TIE BAR WITH: HB 5969'26 , HB 5971'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5971: Elections: voters; language assistance for elections act; create. Creates new act.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5969'26 , HB 5970'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-5972: Elections: voting procedures; voter access and assistance provisions; provide for. Amends secs. 726, 736 & 751 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.726 et seq.); adds secs. 653c, 653d, 653e, 726a & 753a & repeals sec. 579 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.579 ).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 5969'26 , HB 5971'26


evidence_text:
Rep. Tsernoglou moved to substitute (H-1) the resolution as follows:

Substitute for House Resolution No. 313.

A resolution to urge Jocelyn Benson to release all information in her possession related to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s operations, including any details concerning the organization’s alleged payments to individuals associated with extremist groups, and to publicly address her role in the organization.

Whereas, The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a Montgomery, Alabama-based nonprofit organization, has long presented itself to donors and the public as a leading defender against hate and extremism; and

Whereas, On April 21, 2026, a federal grand jury in Montgomery, Alabama, returned an 11-count indictment charging the SPLC with wire fraud, false statements to a federally insured financial institution, and conspiracy to commit concealment money laundering. The indictment alleges that, between 2014 and 2023, “the SPLC secretly funneled more than $3 million in SPLC funds to [individuals] who were associated with various violent extremist groups,” including the Ku Klux Klan, the Aryan Nations, and the National Socialist Party of America. The indictment further alleges that, by failing to inform donors that some of their funds would be used in this manner, the SPLC defrauded its donors; and

Whereas, The U.S. Department of Justice has indicated that these payments were made while the SPLC was actively soliciting donations under false pretenses, advertising itself to donors as an entity that fights the very extremism it was allegedly funding. At a press conference, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated: “As the indictment describes, the SPLC was not dismantling these groups. It was instead manufacturing the extremism it purports to oppose by paying sources to stoke racial hatred.” Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson, who brought the indictment, stated that the SPLC “diverted a portion of [donated] funds to benefit individuals and groups they claimed to oppose. That kind of deception undermines public trust and social cohesion”; and

Whereas, Jocelyn Benson, the current Michigan Secretary of State, worked at the SPLC before attending law school as a volunteer researcher and undercover investigator. In this role, she posed as a freelance journalist to meet with neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups, including meeting with leaders such as neo-Nazi figure Davis Wolfgang Hawke. This early undercover investigative work involved direct engagement with the very types of extremist networks from which the SPLC allegedly recruited and paid confidential informants and sources, raising questions about the continuity of such practices and whether Benson possesses unique knowledge of the organization’s methods for handling informants and funding decisions related to hate group infiltration; and

Whereas, Jocelyn Benson would later serve on the SPLC’s Board of Directors from 2014 through 2018, just before her election as Secretary of State. This period directly overlaps with some years covered by the federal indictment, including years during which certain payments were allegedly made to informants associated with extremist groups. As a member of the SPLC Board of Directors during this critical time frame, Jocelyn Benson may have had direct knowledge of, and potentially played a role in, the organization’s decisions regarding the allocation of donor funds, including any payments to individuals associated with the extremist groups identified in the indictment; and

Whereas, Jocelyn Benson occupies a high-ranking elected statewide office that carries substantial authority and influence. This prominent role has the potential to intimidate, or create an appearance of undue pressure on, federal and state administrative officials tasked with regulating nonprofit organizations, including those responsible for investigating the serious allegations of fraud and misuse of donor funds at the SPLC, thereby risking the integrity and impartiality of any such oversight or enforcement actions. Voluntarily disclosing information about her role in the SPLC and her knowledge of their operations would help Jocelyn Benson to avoid any appearance of impropriety; and

Whereas, Jocelyn Benson has a demonstrated history of failing to be transparent with the House of Representatives and the public, as evidenced by the House of Representatives voting to hold Secretary of State Benson in civil contempt in May 2025 for her refusal to fully comply with a subpoena and turn over complete election training materials used to train local clerks and election staff, despite the House’s legitimate oversight responsibilities. Refusing to disclose information regarding her prior leadership role at the SPLC would add to an already concerning pattern of concealing information; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge Jocelyn Benson to immediately release all information, documents, communications, and records in her possession or knowledge related to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s operations, funding decisions, and use of paid informants, including any details concerning the organization’s alleged payments to individuals associated with extremist groups; and be it further

Resolved, That, consistent with her prior failure to fully comply with a subpoena issued by a committee of the House of Representatives and the resulting finding of contempt, we call upon Jocelyn Benson to discontinue her pattern of hiding information from the public and the Michigan Legislature by fully and promptly disclosing the requested materials related to the Southern Poverty Law Center and publicly addressing her role on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Board of Directors , including whether she had any involvement in or awareness of the decisions that led to the alleged payments detailed in the federal indictment; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Jocelyn Benson, the Attorney General of the United States, the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation; and be it further

Resolved, That this resolution does not take effect unless the following resolutions of the 103rd Legislature are adopted:

(a) House Resolution No. 258 of 2026.

(b) House Resolution No. 284 of 2026.

The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


evidence_text: 2026-HR-0315: A resolution to declare May 2026 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the state of Michigan


evidence_text: 2026-HR-0316: A resolution to declare May 14, 2026, as Hmong Special Guerrilla Units Veterans Remembrance Day in the state of Michigan.


evidence_text: Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.


evidence_text: Democratic Lawmakers Demand Michigan House Speaker, Republicans for Immediate Investigation into Epstein and Those Implicated: LANSING, Mich., May 19, 2025 — Today, state Reps. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) and Betsy Coffia (D-Traverse City) hosted a press conference to reaffirm support for their respective resolutions, HR 258 and 284, calling for accountability for all those implicated in the Epstein files, while discussing next steps. They were joined by state Rep. Reggie Miller (D-Van Buren Twp.) and fellow Democratic lawmakers. Tsernoglou’s resolution calls for the creation of a bipartisan select committee in the Michigan legislature which would [...]


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: Democratic Lawmaker Removed from all Committees in Retaliation for Publicly Requesting Investigation into Epstein: LANSING, Mich., May 20, 2026 — Today, state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) was removed from all of her committee appointments by Republican Speaker Matt Hall, one day after Tsernoglou hosted a press conference calling on House Republican leadership to hold a floor vote on her bipartisan resolution that would create a select committee to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s connections with the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Following her removal, Tsernoglou released the following statement: “Speaker Hall’s decision to remove me [...]


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: 2026-HR-0325: A resolution urging President Trump, the Internal Revenue Service, and all parties to the settlement agreement creating the “Anti-Weaponization Fund” to rescind the agreement.


activity_role: adjourn

evidence_text:
Rep. Tsernoglou moved that the House adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 6:15 p.m.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6041: Energy: alternative sources; community solar facilities; provide for establishment of. Amends 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 - 460.1232 ) by adding pt. 7a.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6047: Civil procedure: statute of limitations; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; extend period of limitations, and add grace period for past occurrences. Amends sec. 5851b of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 500.5851b ).


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6048: Civil procedure: statute of limitations; statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct violations; revise statute of limitations and notice requirements for actions against state government. Amends sec. 6452 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6452 ).


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6049: Civil procedure: statute of limitations; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; modify period of limitations. Amends sec. 5805 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5805 ).


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6050: Torts: governmental immunity; governmental agency and employee liability for criminal sexual conduct; allow. Amends sec. 7 of 1964 PA 170 (MCL 691.1407 ) by adding sec. 7d.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6051: Civil procedure: other; civil actions for criminal sexual conduct; provide exception to notice requirements for actions filed in the court of claims. Amends sec. 6431 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.6431 ).  TIE BAR WITH: HB 6047'26


evidence_text: 2026-HR-0329: A resolution to declare June 2026 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Pride Month in the state of Michigan.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6066: Environmental protection: sewage; onsite wastewater treatment systems; regulate, and provide for assessments and evaluations. Amends secs. 12751, 12752, 12757 & 12771 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.12751 et. seq.) & adds pt. 128.


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


evidence_text: 2026-HR-0330: A resolution to declare June 2026 as Gun Violence Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6086: Housing: landlord and tenants; purchase of rental property by tenants; provide for. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6087: Housing: landlord and tenants; certain relocation assistance for tenants in hazardous or dangerous buildings; provide for. Amends 1917 PA 167 (MCL 125.401 - 125.543 ) by adding sec. 130a.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6088: Labor: collective bargaining; tenants right to organize; provide for. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6089: Housing: landlord and tenants; requirements for notice of rent increases; provide for. Amends sec. 4 of 1978 PA 454 (MCL 554.634 ).


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6092: Criminal procedure: DNA; postconviction DNA testing; modify. Amends sec. 16, ch. X of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 770.16 ).


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6101: Insurance: health insurers; limit amount on co-pay for prescription insulin; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302 ) by adding sec. 3406qq.


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6110: Civil procedure: civil actions; violation of constitutionally or legally provided civil rights; provide a cause of action for. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6111: Civil rights: other; American Freedmen reparations commission; establish. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6112: State agencies (proposed): other; office of American Freedmen affairs; establish. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6113: State agencies (existing): generally; certain demographic data of individuals; require state agencies and local units of government to collect. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6120: Higher education: other; regulation of development of college- or university-owned land through local government zoning ordinance; provide for. Amends sec. 201 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3201 ).


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6121: Higher education: state universities; authority to purchase land; modify. Amends sec. 5 of 1851 PA 151 (MCL 390.5 ).   TIE BAR WITH: HJR X'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6122: State management: funds; report regarding federal funding and its impact on state revenue; provide for. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594 ) by adding sec. 142.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 6123'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6123: State management: funds; withholding of payments to the federal government; provide for. Amends 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1101 - 18.1594 ) by adding sec. 143.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 6122'26


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


evidence_text: 2026-HJR-X: Higher education: state universities; exemption from local control, local input, and local zoning laws; eliminate. Amends sec. 5, art. VIII of the state constitution.


evidence_text: The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6135: Public utilities: rates; large load commercial rates for data centers; establish. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11 ) by adding sec. 10ii.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 6140'26 , HB 6141'26 , HB 6137'26 , HB 6138'26 , HB 6142'26 , HB 6139'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6136: Businesses: other; Michigan zoning enabling act; make subject to the data center community benefit agreement act. Amends sec. 205 of 2006 PA 110 (MCL 125.3205 ).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 6137'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6137: Businesses: other; community benefit agreements; require certain data centers to be subject to. Creates new act.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 6135'26 , HB 6136'26 , HB 6140'26 , HB 6141'26 , HB 6138'26 , HB 6142'26 , HB 6139'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6138: Businesses: other; data center water usage requirements; provide for. Creates new act.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 6135'26 , HB 6140'26 , HB 6141'26 , HB 6137'26 , HB 6142'26 , HB 6139'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6139: Construction: permits; acoustic engineering report for data center; require to receive building permit. Amends 1972 PA 230 (MCL 125.1501 - 125.1531 ) by adding sec. 10a.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 6135'26 , HB 6140'26 , HB 6141'26 , HB 6137'26 , HB 6138'26 , HB 6142'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6140: Public employees and officers: other; nondisclosure agreements related to the construction of data centers; prohibit. Creates new act.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 6135'26 , HB 6141'26 , HB 6137'26 , HB 6138'26 , HB 6142'26 , HB 6139'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6142: Businesses: other; requirements for data center decommissioning, dismantling, and remediation; provide for. Amends 1939 PA 3 (MCL 460.1 - 460.11 ) by adding sec. 10jj.   TIE BAR WITH: HB 6135'26 , HB 6140'26 , HB 6141'26 , HB 6137'26 , HB 6138'26 , HB 6139'26


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6144: Education: financing; interest-free loans to school districts and intermediate schools districts from the state's surplus funds; allow under certain circumstances. Amends 1855 PA 105 (MCL 21.141 - 21.147 ) by adding sec. 2g.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6145: Education: school districts; capital outlay funds; allow school districts and intermediate school districts to use. Amends sec. 242 of 1984 PA 431 (MCL 18.1242 )


evidence_text: 2026-HJR-Y: Legislature: other; certain transparency requirements and penalties for failure to present school aid appropriation bills by July 1; provide for. Amends secs. 12, 26 & 31, art. IV & sec. 11, art. IX & adds sec. 55 to art. IV of the state constitution.


evidence_text: The substitute (S-1) was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: Tsernoglou, 48 Democratic Caucus Members Send Letter to U.S. Postal Service Opposing Proposed Amendment to Restrict Mail-in or Absentee Ballots: LANSING, Mich., July 2, 2026 — Yesterday, state Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou (D-East Lansing) sent a letter to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) opposing a proposed rule to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order to restrict voting by mail. The letter, which received 48 signatures from members of the House Democratic Caucus, urges USPS to rescind this proposed rule, stating it clearly violates both the U.S. Constitution and Michigan Constitution. “The U.S. Constitution is clear: the power to regulate and administer elections [...]


evidence_text: Letter to the United States Postal Service Opposing Proposed Rule Change Regarding Executive Order to Restrict Mail Voting: July 1, 2026 Director Product Classification U.S. Postal Service 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446 Washington, DC 20260-5015 RE: Public Comment in Response to Ballot Mail for Federal Elections [2026-10968] We, the Members of the Michigan House Democratic Caucus, appreciate the opportunity to comment on the proposed USPS rules regarding ballot mail for federal elections. We express our significant concerns and stern opposition to this proposed rule because it violates the separation of powers and various voting rights of the [...]


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6213: Elections: other; agreement among the states to elect the President by national popular vote; enter into. Creates new act.


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6214: Elections: presidential electors; presidential electors who are elected under the agreement among the states to elect the President by national popular vote; clarify. Amends secs. 42, 46 & 842 of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.42 et seq.).   TIE BAR WITH: HB 6213'26


evidence_text: 2026-HB-6215: Marihuana: penalties and remedies; uniform enforcement for disciplinary action; provide for. Creates new act.


evidence_text: The roll of the House was called by the Assistant Clerk and the members voted as follows:


evidence_text: The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The election was approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


activity_role: excused


evidence_text: The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The first conference report was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The Senate disapproved the appointment, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The Senate disapproved of the appointment to office, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The motion did not prevail, 2/3 of the members not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The recommendation was concurred, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The joint resolution was adopted, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-3) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The resolution as substituted (S-1) was adopted, a majority of the members therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was concurred in, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was not passed over the objections of the Governor, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The first conference report was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The concurrent resolution as amended was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:\


evidence_text: The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The concurrent resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The roll of the House was called by the Assistant Clerk and the members voted as follows:


evidence_text: The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The Senate disapproved of the appointments to office, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The disapproved items were not passed, 2/3 of the members not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The motion did not prevail, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The Senate did not advise and consent to the appointment, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The Senate approved the appointment, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was not passed over the objections of the Governor, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The joint resolution was adopted, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was then not passed, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The initiative petition was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The disapproved item was not passed, 2/3 of the members not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The first conference report was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows :


evidence_text: The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows, the time being 12:43 p.m.:


evidence_text: therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The resolution as substituted was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The motion prevailed, a majority of members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-3) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-2) was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The resolution as substituted (S-2) was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The Senate disapproved of the appointment to office, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-1) was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The resolution as substituted (S-1) was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-4) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The joint resolution was adopted, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The motion did not prevail, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows, the time being 11:12 a.m.:


evidence_text: The motion prevailed, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows, the time being 1:38 p.m.:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-2) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was read a third time and not passed, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The decision of the Chair stood as the judgment of the Senate, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments to the substitute were not adopted, a majority of the members not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The first conference report was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was concurred in, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The disapproved item was not passed, 2/3 of the members not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was defeated, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The roll of the House was called by the Assistant Clerk and the members voted as follows:


evidence_text: The election was approved, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The judgment of the Chair stood as the judgment of the House, a majority of the members present voting, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The conference report was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The decision of the Chair stood as the judgment of the Senate, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The first conference report was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The motion did not prevail, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-6) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-1), as amended, was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The judgment of the Chair stood as the judgment of the House, a majority of the members present voting, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-1) was not concurred in, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, 3/4 of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The conference report was then adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The first conference report was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-1), as substituted (H-4), was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-2) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-4) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The substitute (S-5) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendments were concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows:


evidence_text: The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


evidence_text: The amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, as follows: