evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 06, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4969 before the committee: HB 4969 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to regulate the distribution, sale, and manufacture of kratom products; to require licensing for certain conduct related to kratom and kratom products; to prohibit the distribution, sale, and manufacturing of certain kratom products; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe fines and sanctions; to provide remedies; and to require the promulgation of rules. Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed. Bruce Wade, Clinton Township Trustee, testified in support of HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Edward Boyer, toxicologist, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed. Mac Haddow, representing the American Kratom Association, testified in support of HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4969, but did not wish to speak: Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.