evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out SB 25 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4897, HB 4898 and HB 4907 before the committee: HB 4897 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 939 (MCL 339.5939) and by adding sections 926, 926a, and 926b. HB 4898 (Rep. Bollin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 941 (MCL 339.5941) and by adding sections 928, 928a, and 928b. HB 4907 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 907 (MCL 339.5907), as amended by 2020 PA 89. Representative Martin testified in support of HB 4897. Jessica Reia-Ashley, representing the office of Representative Bollin, testified in support of HB 4898. Cam Bruneau, representing the office of Representative Prestin, testified in support of HB 4907. Mack Jones and Andrew Brisbo, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, testified in support of HB 4897, HB 4898 and HB 4907. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4897, HB 4898 and HB 4907, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Ron Kendall, representing ABC of Michigan. Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. The Chair laid HB 5206 and HB 5207 before the committee: HB 5206 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1201 and 1203a (MCL 339.1201 and 339.1203a), section 1201 as amended by 2024 PA 160 and section 1203a as amended by 2018 PA 387, and by adding section 1207a. HB 5207 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1109 and 1206 (MCL 339.1109 and 339.1206), section 1109 as amended by 1988 PA 463 and section 1206 as amended by 2024 PA 78. Noah Sliwa, representing the office of Representative Rigas, testified in support of HB 5206 and HB 5207. Scott Weaver and Jimmy Montan, both representing the Douglas J Institute, testified in support of HB 5206 and HB 5207. Stacey Wells, representing the L'esprit Academy, testified in support of HB 5206. David Dagenis, representing the Michigan College of Beauty, testified in support of HB 5206. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5206 and HB 5207, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. The Chair laid HB 5343 before the committee: HB 5343 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as amended by 2021 PA 19. Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in support of HB 5343. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5343, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5343, but did not wish to speak: Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5343, but did not wish to speak: Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the US. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5343, but did not wish to speak: Jon O'Connor, representing the Michigan Craft Distillers Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 9:56 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov