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


activity_role: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representative Lightner from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 10:38 AM. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 02, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by and discussion regarding the Michigan Department of Treasury. Kavita Kale, Theresa Newton, Katina Litterini, and Peter Mormon, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury, gave a presentation on the Michigan Department of Treasury. Questions and discussion followed. Annette Craft, representing Craft Accounting Service, Inc., gave testimony regarding the Michigan Department of Treasury. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved to excuse Representatives Meerman, Jaime Greene and Miller from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 10:48 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 09, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 52 before the committee: SB 52 (Sen. Geiss) A bill to amend 1978 PA 639, entitled "Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski port authority act," by amending the title and sections 2, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 14a, 16, 18, 20, 23, 24, and 25 (MCL 120.102, 120.108, 120.109, 120.110, 120.113, 120.114, 120.114a, 120.116, 120.118, 120.120, 120.123, 120.124, and 120.125), the title as amended and section 14a as added by 1998 PA 188, sections 14 and 18 as amended by 2002 PA 412, and section 23 as amended by 1984 PA 256, and by adding section 19a. Senator Geiss testified in support of SB 52. Questions and discussions followed. Mark Schrupp, representing the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority, testified in support of SB 52. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 52, but did not wish to speak: Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. The Chair laid HB 4721 and HB 4722 before the committee: HB 4721 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 679. HB 4722 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 279. Representative Witwer testified in support of HB 4721 and HB 4722. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 4721 and HB 4722. Questions and discussions followed. Pete Probst, representing Indigenous Energy, testified in support of HB 4721 and HB 4722. Questions and discussions followed. Tom Woelmer, representing the Michigan Soybean Association, testified in support of HB 4721 and HB 4722. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4721, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Chase Attanasio, representing Clean Fuels Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4721 and HB 4722, but did not wish to speak: Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association. Jeff Earl, representing the Clean Fuels Alliance America. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4721 and HB 4722, but did not wish to speak: Ben Poulson, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4721, but did not wish to speak: Mark Schrupp, representing the Detroit Wayne County Port Authority. The Chair laid HB 5940 before the committee: HB 5940 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1925 PA 368, entitled "An act to prohibit obstructions and encroachments on public highways; to provide for the removal of obstructions and encroachments on public highways; to prescribe the conditions under which telegraph, telephone, power, and other public utility companies, cable television companies, broadband companies, and municipalities may enter upon, construct, and maintain telegraph, telephone, power, cable television, or broadband lines, pipe lines, wires, cables, poles, conduits, sewers, and like structures upon, over, across, or under public roads, bridges, streets, and waters; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 13 (MCL 247.183), as amended by 2018 PA 565, and by adding section 13a. Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 5940. Questions and discussions followed. Randy Satterfield, representing NextGen Highways, testified in support of HB 5940. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5940, but did not wish to speak: Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. James Gignac, representing the Union of Concerned Scientists. Christian Koch, representing Ceres. Danielle Basgall, representing The Nature Conservancy. Chris Trubac, representing the Citizens Utility Board of Michigan. Marnie Urso, representing the Audubon Great Lakes. Ben Poulson, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Tony Mosesso, representing ITC. The Chair laid HB 5767 and HB 5768 before the committee: HB 5767 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled "Driver education provider and instructor act," (MCL 256.621 to 256.705) by adding section 40. HB 5768 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 309 and 310e (MCL 257.309 and 257.310e), section 309 as amended by 2022 PA 45 and section 310e as amended by 2019 PA 33, and by adding section 309a. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5767 and HB 5768, but did not wish to speak: Nikki Hartley, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG).


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


evidence_text: Representative Paquette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5648 before the committee: HB 5648 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2022 PA 105, and by adding section 1279i. Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 5648. Ron Kendall, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5648. Steve Grownow, representing Chestnut Homebuilders, testified in support of HB 5648. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5648, but did not wish to speak: Mike Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5648, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. The Chair laid HB 5803 before the committee: HB 5803 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2024 PA 50. Representative Bierlein testified in support of HB 5803. Diane Martindale, Superintendent of Birch Run Area Schools, testified in support of HB 5803 Kris Paquette, principal of North Elementary in Birch Run, testified in support of HB 5803. Questions and discussions followed. Tricia Grifka, representing the Michigan Head Start Association, testified in opposition to HB 5803. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5803, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Horste, representing MiLEAP. Alicia Guerara, representing the Early Childhood Investment Corp. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5803, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Dr. Eddie Manuszak, representing the Washtenaw ISD. The Chair laid HB 6080 before the committee: HB 6080 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1248 (MCL 380.1248), as amended by 2023 PA 116. Representative DeBoer testified in support of HB 6080. Mike Smith, representing the K-12 Coalition, testified in support of HB 6080. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 6080, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Anne Tapp, representing the Michigan Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6080, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. The Chair laid HB 5358 before the committee: HB 5358 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110.


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


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Weiss from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:58 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5728, HB 5729, HB 5730, HB 5731, HB 5732, HB 5733, HB 5734, HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737 and HB 5738 before the committee: HB 5728 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1984 PA 233, entitled "Prudent purchaser act," by amending section 2 (MCL 550.52), as amended by 2014 PA 74. HB 5729 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 6230, 6233, 6234, and 6238 (MCL 333.6230, 333.6233, 333.6234, and 333.6238), sections 6230 and 6234 as added and section 6233 as amended by 2012 PA 501 and section 6238 as amended by 2015 PA 104. HB 5730 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1987 PA 230, entitled "Municipal health facilities corporations act," by amending section 103 (MCL 331.1103), as amended by 2010 PA 331. HB 5731 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100a and 260 (MCL 330.1100a and 330.1260), section 100a as amended by 2023 PA 118 and section 260 as amended by 2014 PA 200; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5732 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 206 (MCL 125.3206), as amended by 2022 PA 206. HB 5733 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 625b (MCL 257.625b), as amended by 2018 PA 657. HB 5734 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending section 414a (MCL 550.1414a), as amended by 1988 PA 345. HB 5735 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 2023 PA 313, entitled "Overdose fatality review act," by amending section 3 (MCL 330.3023). HB 5736 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 2000 PA 251, entitled "Patient's right to independent review act," by amending section 3 (MCL 550.1903), as amended by 2016 PA 274. HB 5737 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2025 PA 45. HB 5738 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult foster care facility licensing act," by amending sections 3 and 26a (MCL 400.703 and 400.726a), section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 557 and section 26a as amended by 2018 PA 388. Representative Schmaltz testified in support of HB 5728, HB 5729, HB 5730, HB 5731, HB 5732, HB 5733, HB 5734, HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737 and HB 5738. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5728, HB 5729, HB 5730, HB 5731, HB 5732, HB 5733, HB 5734, HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737 and HB 5738, but did not wish to speak: Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The Chair laid SB 144 before the committee: SB 144 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17801, 17820, 17822, 17824, and 17825 (MCL 333.17801, 333.17820, 333.17822, 333.17824, and 333.17825), section 17801 as amended and section 17825 as added by 2009 PA 55, sections 17820 and 17822 as amended by 2016 PA 499, and section 17824 as amended by 2014 PA 260, and by adding section 17825a. Brian Gilbert, representing the American Physical Therapy Association-Michigan, and Michael Shoemaker, representing the American Physical Therapy Association, testified in support of SB 144. Questions and discussion followed. Senator Santana testified in support of SB 144. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 144, but did not wish to speak: Kim Ferreira, representing the Andrews University Physical Therapy Program. Dr. Amy Heath, representing the Western Michigan University Physical Therapy School. Debbie Silkwood, representing the Central Michigan University Physical Therapy Program. Jon Rose, representing Grand Valley State University. Tina Reid, representing the Wayne State University Physical Therapy School. Jennifer Blackwook, representing the University of Michigan Flint Physical Therapy Program. Sarah Arena, representing the Oakland University Physical Therapy Program. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 144, but did not wish to speak: Diana Silas, representing the Michigan Orthopedic Society. Tim Gaughan, representing the Michigan Association of Chiropractors. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 144, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. The Chair laid HB 5974 before the committee: HB 5974 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 2004 PA 47, entitled "Medical records access act," by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 333.26263 and 333.26265), section 3 as amended by 2008 PA 124. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5974, but did not wish to speak: Professor William Wagner. Katherine Bussard. Eileen McNeil, representing Citizens for Traditional Values. Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to excuse Representatives Thompson and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:11 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wortz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 03, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5307 before the committee: HB 5307 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 40118 (MCL 324.40118), as amended by 2023 PA 55.


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


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to excuse Representatives Weiss and Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:29 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6009 before the committee: HB 6009 (Rep. Roth) A bill to regulate certain provisions in certain public employment contracts; to limit severance payments to certain public employees and public officers; and to require the disclosure or publication of certain public employment contracts.


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


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


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


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


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


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6007 before the committee: HB 6007 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending sections 3105, 3113, 3129, 3139, 4101, 4105, 5101, and 6103 (MCL 289.3105, 289.3113, 289.3129, 289.3139, 289.4101, 289.4105, 289.5101, and 289.6103), sections 3105 and 5101 as amended by 2012 PA 178, section 3113 as amended by 2016 PA 188, section 3139 as amended by 2007 PA 113, section 4101 as amended by 2010 PA 112, and section 4105 as amended by 2025 PA 43.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel, Thompson and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 10:25 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Herzberg moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4864 and HB 5975 before the committee: HB 4864 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5456 (MCL 333.5456), as amended by 2002 PA 644. HB 5975 (Rep. Fox) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 5474 (MCL 333.5474), as added by 1998 PA 219. Representative Rogers and Representative Fox testified in support of HB 4864 and HB 5975. Questions and discussions followed. Janet Timbs, representing the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, testified with a neutral position on HB 5975. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4864 and HB 5975, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabbi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Chardaé Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Michael McKnight, representing the Green and Healthy Home Initiative. Ta'Sheera Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Cyndi Ruper, representing the National Resource Defense Council. Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan. Mary Sue Schottenfels, representing the Ecology Center. Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4864, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The Chair laid HB 5716 before the committee: HB 5716 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 19 (MCL 125.1519), as amended by 2002 PA 721. Representative Wortz and John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association, testified in support of HB 5716. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5716, but did not wish to speak: Nikki Scott, representing the Michigan Realtors. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Kirstie Sieloff, representing Abundant Housing Michigan. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5716, but did not wish to speak: Griff Drew, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 5936, HB 5937 and HB 5938 before the committee: HB 5936 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1307 (MCL 324.1307), as amended by 2018 PA 631. HB 5937 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 1301, 1305, 1307, 3112, and 30307 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1305, 324.1307, 324.3112, and 324.30307), section 1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section 1305 as amended by 2011 PA 246, sections 1307 and 30307 as amended by 2018 PA 631, and section 3112 as amended by 2018 PA 667. HB 5938 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 30307 (MCL 324.30307), as amended by 2018 PA 631. Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 5936, HB 5937 and HB 5938. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5936 and HB 5938, but did not wish to speak: Nikki Scott and Shawn Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors. Dave Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association. Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan. Ed Eickhiff, representing the Michigan Commercial Real Estate PAC. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5936 and HB 5938, but did not wish to speak: Dylan Gebhard, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The Chair laid HB 5957 before the committee: HB 5957 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110. Representative DeBoer and Jake Jelsema testified in support of HB 5957. Questions and discussions followed.


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


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


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


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


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


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


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 09, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HJR W before the committee: HJR W (Rep. Aragona) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 6 of article IV, to modify the time a commissioner on the independent citizens redistricting commission is ineligible to hold a partisan elective office. Representative Aragona testified in support of HJR W. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HJR W, but did not wish to speak: Kim Murphy-Kovalick, representing Voters Not Politicians. The following person submitted a card in support of HJR W, but did not wish to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. The Chair laid HB 6090 before the committee: HB 6090 (Rep. Schriver) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 558 (MCL 168.558), as amended by 2021 PA 158. Representative Schriver testified in support of HB 6090. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6090, but did not wish to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6090, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:32 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5163 before the committee: HB 5163 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.622), as amended by 2022 PA 67. A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 5163 at the June 16th, 2026, meeting.


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


evidence_text: Representative Rheingans moved to excuse Representative Thompson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:08 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by and discussion regarding the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Norm Hess, Christina Harrington, and Kevin Green, representing the Michigan Association of Local Environmental Health Administrators, gave testimony on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Questions and discussion followed. Eric Oswald, Dylan Gebhard, and Jerrod Sanders, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, gave a presentation on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved to excuse Representative Meerman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 10:17 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 52 before the committee: SB 52 (Sen. Geiss) A bill to amend 1978 PA 639, entitled "Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski port authority act," by amending the title and sections 2, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 14a, 16, 18, 20, 23, 24, and 25 (MCL 120.102, 120.108, 120.109, 120.110, 120.113, 120.114, 120.114a, 120.116, 120.118, 120.120, 120.123, 120.124, and 120.125), the title as amended and section 14a as added by 1998 PA 188, sections 14 and 18 as amended by 2002 PA 412, and section 23 as amended by 1984 PA 256, and by adding section 19a.


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


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


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


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to excuse Representatives Herzberg and Wilson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at 1:12 PM. Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5358 before the committee: HB 5358 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110. A substitute (H-2) for HB 5358 was adopted at the June 17th, 2026, meeting.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5358 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5648 before the committee: HB 5648 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2022 PA 105, and by adding section 1279i. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5648, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN).


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5648 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5803 before the committee: HB 5803 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2024 PA 50. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5803, but did not wish to speak: Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5803, but did not wish to speak: Anne Kuhnen, Kids Count Policy Director, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5803. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5803 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6080 before the committee: HB 6080 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1248 (MCL 380.1248), as amended by 2023 PA 116. Representative Koleszar spoke to the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 6080.


evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6080. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 6080 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5919 before the committee: HB 5919 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 4 and 5 (MCL 380.4 and 380.5), section 4 as amended by 2011 PA 232 and section 5 as amended by 2019 PA 38, and by adding sections 562, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, and 1701b. Representative Paquette testified in support of HB 5919. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5919, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Peter Spadafore, representing Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan. John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun ISD. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5919, but did not wish to speak: Michael Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public-School Academies. Karen Palka, founder and executive director of A Beautiful Me, and a constituent of Representative Pavlov, gave a presentation to the committee about her nonprofit, “A Beautiful Me.” Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:13 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5681. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5681 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5728, HB 5729, HB 5730, HB 5731, HB 5732, HB 5733, HB 5734, HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737 and HB 5738 before the committee: HB 5728 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1984 PA 233, entitled "Prudent purchaser act," by amending section 2 (MCL 550.52), as amended by 2014 PA 74. HB 5729 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 6230, 6233, 6234, and 6238 (MCL 333.6230, 333.6233, 333.6234, and 333.6238), sections 6230 and 6234 as added and section 6233 as amended by 2012 PA 501 and section 6238 as amended by 2015 PA 104. HB 5730 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1987 PA 230, entitled "Municipal health facilities corporations act," by amending section 103 (MCL 331.1103), as amended by 2010 PA 331. HB 5731 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 100a and 260 (MCL 330.1100a and 330.1260), section 100a as amended by 2023 PA 118 and section 260 as amended by 2014 PA 200; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5732 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 206 (MCL 125.3206), as amended by 2022 PA 206. HB 5733 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 625b (MCL 257.625b), as amended by 2018 PA 657. HB 5734 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The nonprofit health care corporation reform act," by amending section 414a (MCL 550.1414a), as amended by 1988 PA 345. HB 5735 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 2023 PA 313, entitled "Overdose fatality review act," by amending section 3 (MCL 330.3023). HB 5736 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 2000 PA 251, entitled "Patient's right to independent review act," by amending section 3 (MCL 550.1903), as amended by 2016 PA 274. HB 5737 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 109 (MCL 400.109), as amended by 2025 PA 45. HB 5738 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult foster care facility licensing act," by amending sections 3 and 26a (MCL 400.703 and 400.726a), section 3 as amended by 2018 PA 557 and section 26a as amended by 2018 PA 388. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5728, HB 5729, HB 5730, HB 5731, HB 5732, HB 5733, HB 5734, HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737 and HB 5738, but did not wish to speak: Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5728 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Bierlein moved to report out HB 5729 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5730 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5731 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5732 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to report out HB 5733 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5734 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5735 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5736 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5737 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5738 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5903 before the committee: HB 5903 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 134 (MCL 330.1134), as amended by 2015 PA 59. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5903, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Harmony Gould, representing Pine Rest Christian Mental Health. Representative Bierlein testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 5903.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5903. The motion prevailed 11-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5903 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. The Chair laid HB 5943 and HB 5944 before the committee: HB 5943 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding chapter 9B. HB 5944 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109y. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5943 and HB 5944, but did not wish to speak: Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5943 and HB 5944, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Yorke, representing Patriot Ambulance Services. Representative Frisbie testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 5943.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5943. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5943 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Foreman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5944. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5944 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 144, SB 590 and SB 591 before the committee: SB 144 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17801, 17820, 17822, 17824, and 17825 (MCL 333.17801, 333.17820, 333.17822, 333.17824, and 333.17825), section 17801 as amended and section 17825 as added by 2009 PA 55, sections 17820 and 17822 as amended by 2016 PA 499, and section 17824 as amended by 2014 PA 260, and by adding section 17825a. SB 590 (Sen. Outman) A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled "An act to relieve certain persons from civil liability when rendering emergency care, when rendering care to persons involved in competitive sports under certain circumstances, or when participating in a mass immunization program approved by the department of public health," (MCL 691.1501 to 691.1507) by adding section 8. SB 591 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 2006 PA 23, entitled "An act to regulate certain health clubs with respect to potential medical emergencies; and to provide for civil sanctions," by amending section 3 (MCL 333.26313).


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to report out SB 144 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 590 and SB 591, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to report out SB 590 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to report out SB 591 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representatives Brenda Carter and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:29 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213 before the committee: HB 5211 (Rep. Johnsen) A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled "Child custody act of 1970," by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 722.23 and 722.25), section 3 as amended by 2016 PA 95 and section 5 as amended by 2016 PA 96. HB 5212 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled "Child custody act of 1970," by amending sections 6a and 7a (MCL 722.26a and 722.27a), section 6a as added by 1980 PA 434 and section 7a as amended by 2016 PA 96. HB 5213 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled "Friend of the court act," by amending section 5 (MCL 552.505), as amended by 2009 PA 233. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213, but did not wish to speak: Josh Pease, representing the State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section. Judge Lisa Sullivan, representing the Michigan Probate Judges Association. Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board.


evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 5211 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5212 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5213 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5120, HB 5121 and HB 6033 before the committee: HB 5120 (Rep. Scott) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 2559 and 2950 (MCL 600.2559 and 600.2950), section 2559 as amended by 2023 PA 35 and section 2950 as amended by 2018 PA 146. HB 5121 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2950a (MCL 600.2950a), as amended by 2018 PA 146, and by adding sections 2950d and 2950p. HB 6033 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2559 (MCL 600.2559), as amended by 2023 PA 35. A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 5120 at the June 3rd, 2026, meeting. A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 5121 at the June 3rd, 2026, meeting. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5120, HB 5121 and HB 6033, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Kirkpatrick, representing the Michigan Court Officers - Deputy Sheriffs Process Servers Association. Emily Corwin, representing the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5120 and HB 5121, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board.


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to report out HB 5120 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 5121 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6033. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 6033 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4833 before the committee: HB 4833 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8123 (MCL 600.8123), as amended by 2018 PA 6.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4833. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4833 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 10:46 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5304 before the committee: HB 5304 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 30106b, 30311b, and 32515a (MCL 324.30106b, 324.30311b, and 324.32515a), sections 30106b and 32515a as added by 2013 PA 87 and section 30311b as added by 2009 PA 120, and by adding sections 1306 and 33709. Mindy Fernandes, representing the Office of Representative Roth, testified in support of HB 5304. Michael Morphy, representing the Great Lakes Coalition, testified in support of HB 5304. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5304, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club of Michigan. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to excuse Representatives Wortz, Myers-Phillips and Wooden from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:32 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5152 and HB 5153 before the committee: HB 5152 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 3208 (MCL 600.3208) and by adding sections 3214 and 3222. HB 5153 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 3240 and 3252 (MCL 600.3240 and 600.3252), section 3240 as amended by 2019 PA 130. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5152 and HB 5153, but did not wish to speak: Jordan Klint, representing the Harbor County Mission. Jeff Kirkpatrick, representing the Michigan Court Officers and Deputy Sheriff's Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5152 and HB 5153, but did not wish to speak: Joanne Misuraca, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association. Jeff Weiserman, representing Trott Law.


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5152. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant and Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 5152 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Tate.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5153. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie and Tate. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5153 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Brixie and Tate.


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


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119 before the committee: HB 6116 (Rep. Hall) A bill to create a hospital cost review board and to prescribe its powers and duties; to regulate certain hospital functions; to provide for certain grants; to impose assessments against certain hospitals; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules. HB 6117 (Rep. Harris) A bill to create the health care cost reduction fund; to provide for the distribution of money from the fund; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. HB 6118 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to regulate certain health facility acquisitions and mergers; to require certain approvals from the hospital cost review board; to impose a tax on certain health facility acquisitions and mergers; to provide for the levy, collection, and administration of the tax; to provide for the distribution of the proceeds of the tax; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe civil sanctions and provide remedies; and to provide for the promulgation of rules. HB 6119 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1984 PA 274, entitled "Michigan antitrust reform act," by amending section 4a (MCL 445.774a), as added by 1987 PA 243.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6116. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative Harris, Representative DeBoyer, and Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119. Questions and discussions followed. Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, and Ben Frederick, representing Memorial Healthcare, testified in opposition to HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119. Questions and discussions followed. Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition, testified in support of HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119. Questions and discussions followed. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Ashley Meyers. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119, but did not wish to speak: Manny Lentine, representing the Detroit Medical Center. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Dakota Baker, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health. Sonny Hoogendorn, representing Corewell Health. Chip Falahee, representing Bronson Health. Christine Simon, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6118, but did not wish to speak: Peter Theut, representing the Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan. Jonathan Dunford, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association. Angela Madden, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6119, but did not wish to speak: Vicki Baron, representing the Pediatrix Medical Group. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:22 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Miller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a discussion on the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Eric Eggan, Pat Fischer, representing Putt Putt Tavern, Raymond Millen, representing the American Legion, and Jeremy Mitchell gave testimony on the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Questions and discussion followed. Executive Director Henery Williams, Director of External Affairs and Responsible Gaming and Tribal Liaison Jasmine Tompkins, John Lessnau, and Aaron Poncgraz, representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board, gave testimony on the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Schriver moved to excuse Representative Jaime Greene from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 11:51 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5033 before the committee: HB 5033 (Rep. Kelly) A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled "An act to promote the safety, welfare, and educational interests of the people of this state by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, certain public or private school buildings or additions to those buildings and by regulating the construction, reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the installation of certain security devices at, buildings leased or acquired for school purposes; to define the class of buildings affected by this act; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies and officials; to prescribe penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 5a (MCL 388.855a), as amended by 2020 PA 45. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5033, but did not wish to speak: Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5033. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5033 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5518 before the committee: HB 5518 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 1114 (MCL 436.2114), as amended by 2011 PA 27.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5518. The motion prevailed 13-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant.


evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved to report out HB 5518 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 13-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant. The Chair laid HB 4894 before the committee: HB 4894 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 207 (MCL 339.5207) and by adding section 1020.


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4894. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.