evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 16, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4696 and HB 4697 before the committee: HB 4696 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled "Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.872), as amended by 2023 PA 69. HB 4697 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled "Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 4 (MCL 722.874), as amended by 2023 PA 69. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697, but did not wish to speak: Adam Stacey, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Children & Families.