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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 11, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Economic Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Hoadley.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie, Tate and Coffia.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Coffia moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 04, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5727, HB 5152, HB 5153 and HB 5139 before the committee:
HB 5727
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth
employment standards act," by amending the
title and sections 2, 5, 7, 10, 15, and 20 (MCL
409.102, 409.105, 409.107, 409.110, 409.115,
and 409.120), the title and sections 2, 5, 7, 10,
and 20 as amended by 2024 PA 196 and
section 15 as amended by 2022 PA 123, and by
adding section 19a; and to repeal acts and parts
of acts.
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.
HB 5139
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax
act," by amending sections 5 and 5c (MCL
205.95 and 205.95c), section 5 as amended by
2007 PA 93 and section 5c as added by 2019
PA 144.
Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5727. The motion prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine.
Nays: Reps. Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia.
Pass: None.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5727 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-4) be adopted and the bill then pass. The committee further recommended that the bill and
substitutes be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 7-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine.
Nays: Rep. Brixie.
Pass: Reps. Grant, Tate and Coffia.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5727, but did not wish to speak:
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Associations of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Annie Monaweck, representing Calhoun ISD.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5727, but did not wish to speak:
Josh Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5152. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie, Tate and Coffia.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5153. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie, Tate and Coffia.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5139. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie, Tate and Coffia.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette and Representative Andrews, joined by Thaddeus Hackworth Esq. and
Dr. Jordan Klint, representing Berrien County, all testified in support of HB 5152 and HB 5153.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5152 and HB 5153, but did not wish to
speak:
Lora Freehling, representing the Berrien County Register of Deeds.
Amy Byrd, representing the Berrien County Prosecutor's Office.
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Deeds.
Sheriff Chuck Heit, representing the Berrien County Sheriff's Office.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Anthony Anderson.
Rep Roth and Travis Creel, representing Airbnb, testified in support of HB 5139. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5139, but did not wish to speak:
Aaron Porter, representing Expedia Group.
Dakota Baker, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Brin Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Fred Nicely, representing the Council on State Taxation.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5139, but did not wish to speak:
Luke Martel, representing the American Hotel and Lodging Association.
Amy Steward, representing Explore Flint and Genesee.
Jack Trebtoske, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Julie Pingston, representing Choose Lansing.
Jamie Furbush, representing the Frankenmuth Chamber and Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Matt Sowash, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus.
Trevor Trach, representing Traverse City Tourism.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at
11:36 AM.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 11, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 04, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 102 before the committee:
SB 102
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1895 PA 161, entitled "An act
to require county treasurers to furnish
transcripts and abstracts of records, and fixing
the fees to be paid therefor," by amending
section 1 (MCL 48.101), as amended by 2022
PA 215.
Representative Harris moved to report out SB 102 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 5506 before the committee:
HB 5506
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act
to regulate political activity; to regulate
lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying
activities; to require registration of lobbyists
and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of
reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of
the department of state; to prescribe penalties;
and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,"
(MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5506. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5506 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). 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 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.
Representative Roth testified in support of HB 6009. Questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:11
AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 11, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 04, 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.
Representative Kelly testified in support of HB 5033. Questions and discussions followed.
John Prescott, representing Success VLC, testified in support of HB 5033. Questions and
discussions followed.
Eric Hoppstock, representing the Berrien RESA, testified in support of HB 5033. Questions and
discussions followed.
Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies, testified in opposition
to HB 5033.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5033, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Frederick, representing the Berrien Springs Public Schools.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5033, but did not wish to speak:
Griff Drew, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
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.
Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 5116. Questions and discussions followed.
Mike Christopher, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5116. Questions and
discussions followed.
Kim Spalsbury, representing the Grand Ledge Lions Club / MiCGA, testified in support of HB
5116.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5116, but did not wish to speak:
Katharine Hude, representing the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5116, but did not wish to speak:
Brendan Ringlever, representing the Huron Band of Potawatomi.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5116, but did not wish to
speak:
Jasmine Tompkins, representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
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.
Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 6007. Questions and discussions followed.
The Mielke Family testified in support of HB 6007. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6007, but did not wish to speak:
Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center.
Amanda Shreve, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MiFMA).
The Chair laid HB 5789 before the committee:
HB 5789
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to require that covered materials that
were produced in the United States be
procured for certain projects; to provide for
waivers; and to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state governmental officers
and entities.
Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 5789. Questions and discussions followed.
Justin Kurth, representing Amrize, testified in support of HB 5789.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5789, but did not wish to speak:
Brennan Smith, representing the Michigan Department of Management and Budget.
Brennan Smith, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
(LEO).
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
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.
Representative Robinson testified in support of HB 4894. Questions and discussions followed.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 4894. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4894, but did not wish to speak:
Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center.
The Chair laid HB 5936, HB 5937, HB 5938 and HB 6038 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.
HB 6038
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 30306 (MCL
324.30306), as amended by 2018 PA 631.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5936, HB 5937, HB 5938 and HB 6038,
but did not wish to speak:
Josh Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Tim Langholz, representing the NIFB.
Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5936, HB 5937 and HB 5938, but did not
wish to speak:
Christine Simon, representing the GR Chamber.
Representative Rigas moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5936. The motion prevailed 15-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: None.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5936 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 10-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson and Linting.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5937. The motion prevailed
15-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5937 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 10-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson and Linting.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5938. The motion prevailed
14-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: Rep. Grant.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5938 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 10-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson and Linting.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6038. The motion prevailed
10-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson and Linting.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 6038 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson and Linting.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
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.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5716, but did not wish to speak:
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association.
Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors.
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.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5716. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5716 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 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5931 before the committee:
HB 5931
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 12606a
(MCL 333.12606a), as amended by 2023 PA
318.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5931, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Schepers, representing the Cigar Association of America.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5931. The motion prevailed
14-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Grant.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5931 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative 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
10:03 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 428, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 11, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 428, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Absent: Rep. Farhat.
Excused: Rep. Farhat.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 04, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5707 before the committee:
HB 5707
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 30103 and 30305 (MCL
324.30103 and 324.30305), section 30103 as
amended by 2018 PA 163 and section 30305
as amended by 2018 PA 631.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5707, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5707. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5707 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Liberati and Herzberg.
The Chair laid HB 5783 before the committee:
HB 5783
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit
union act," by amending section 207 (MCL
490.207), as amended by 2016 PA 155.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5783 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5805 before the committee:
HB 5805
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966,"
by amending section 22 (MCL 125.1422), as
amended by 2012 PA 327, and by adding
section 22e.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5805, but did not wish to speak:
Graham Filler, representing Sugar Creek Capital.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5805. The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5805 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5984 before the committee:
HB 5984
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The
state school aid act of 1979," by amending
sections 6, 18, and 101 (MCL 388.1606,
388.1618, and 388.1701), as amended by 2025
PA 15.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5984, but did not wish to speak:
Michael Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5984. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5984 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5434 and HB 5435 before the committee:
HB 5434
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor
carrier fuel tax act," by amending the title and
sections 1, 2, 2a, 5, 8, 9, and 10 (MCL
207.211, 207.212, 207.212a, 207.215,
207.218, 207.219, and 207.220), section 1 as
amended by 2024 PA 219 and sections 2, 2a, 5,
8, 9, and 10 as amended by 2015 PA 178.
HB 5435
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor
fuel tax act," by amending the title and section
53 (MCL 207.1053), section 53 as amended by
2015 PA 176, and by adding sections 157, 158,
and 158a.
Representative Outman testified in support of HB 5434 and HB 5435. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5434 and HB 5435, but did not wish to
speak:
Chase Attanasio, representing Clean Fuels Michigan.
Representative Martin moved to excuse Representative Farhat from the meeting. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
10:59 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Noon.
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes,
Rheingans and Xiong.
Absent: Rep. Thompson.
Excused: Rep. Thompson.
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 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.
Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 5163.
Kimberly Towe, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5163. Questions and discussions
followed.
Karen Kirkpatrick, founder of My Advocate, testified in support of HB 5163.
Katherine Bussard, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5163. Questions and
discussions followed.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5163. The motion prevailed 8-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford, Young and Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Xiong.
Eileen McNeil, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5163.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5163, but did not wish to speak:
Prof. William Wagner, representing himself.
The Chair laid a presentation on foster care from Interfaith Shelter before the committee.
Steve Castle, representing the Interfaith Shelter, Sabrina Beitelschies, and Shantheis Moody,
representing the Mel Trotter Ministries, spoke to the committee on their experiences with
Michigan’s foster care system. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4905 before the committee:
HB 4905
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16909
(MCL 333.16909), as amended by 1997 PA
188.
Representative Woolford moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4905. The motion prevailed
8-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford, Young and Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Byrnes and Xiong.
Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 4905 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford and Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes and Xiong.
The Chair laid HB 5724 before the committee:
HB 5724
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate
code of 1939," (MCL 710.21 to 712B.41) by
adding section 18u to chapter XIIA.
Representative Pavlov moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5724. The motion prevailed 7-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford and Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes and Xiong.
Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 5724 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.
Representative Xiong 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
1:10 PM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
REP. MARK TISDEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Finance was called to order by Chair Tisdel.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Absent: Rep. Lightner.
Excused: Rep. Lightner.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 09, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5214 before the committee:
HB 5214
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 277.
A substitute (H-1) to HB 5214 was previously adopted at the June 9, 2026, meeting.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5214, but did not wish to speak:
Ronald Taylor, CEO, representing the Detroit Area Agency on Aging.
Representative Paiz offered the following amendment to HB 5214:
1. Amend page 2, line 27, after "of" by striking out "$2,000.00" and inserting "$1,000.00".
Representative Paiz testified in support of the proposed amendment to HB 5214.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5214. The motion did not prevail 6-8-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona and
Schuette.
Pass: None.
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.
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


location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. JAY DEBOYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford,
Lightner, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer and Wegela.
Absent: Reps. Meerman, Jaime Greene and Miller.
Excused: Reps. Meerman, Jaime Greene and Miller.
Due to Representative Jaime Greene being absent, the Chair elevated Representative Lightner.
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.
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:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair Outman.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson.
Absent: Rep. Miller.
Excused: Rep. Miller.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Housing and Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Irwin (C), Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley

Scheduled Meetings

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, June 18, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Energy and Environment – Thursday, June 18, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5323

Labor – Thursday, June 18, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Senator Irwin moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:06 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Geiss (C), Klinefelt , Wojno, Hertel, Chang, Greene, Bellino, McBroom, Victory and Bumstead

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 792, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 146, entitled “Obsolete property rehabilitation act,” by amending sections 2, 6, 7, 14, 16, and 17 (MCL 125.2782, 125.2786, 125.2787, 125.2794, 125.2796, and 125.2797), section 2 as amended by 2006 PA 70, section 6 as amended by 2013 PA 115, and section 16 as amended by 2016 PA 222.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Greene, Hauck, Lauwers and Bellino

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 793, entitled

A bill to amend 1974 PA 198, entitled “An act to provide for the establishment of plant rehabilitation districts and industrial development districts in local governmental units; to provide for the exemption from certain taxes; to levy and collect a specific tax upon the owners of certain facilities; to impose and provide for the disposition of an administrative fee; to provide for the disposition of the tax; to provide for the obtaining and transferring of an exemption certificate and to prescribe the contents of those certificates; to prescribe the powers and duties of the state tax commission and certain officers of local governmental units; and to provide penalties,” by amending sections 3, 6, 7, and 9 (MCL 207.553, 207.556, 207.557, and 207.559), section 3 as amended by 2010 PA 122, section 6 as amended by 2021 PA 157, section 7 as amended by 2014 PA 514, and section 9 as amended by 2014 PA 513.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Greene, Hauck, Lauwers and Bellino

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson,
Koleszar and Byrnes.
Absent: Rep. Weiss.
Excused: Rep. Weiss.
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.
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.
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:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St.
Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Absent: Reps. Thompson and Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Thompson and Whitsett.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin,
Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Absent: Reps. Weiss and Arbit.
Excused: Reps. Weiss and Arbit.
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.
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.
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:
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki , McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Greene, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino

The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported

Senate Bill No. 1013, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 2109 and 2119 (MCL 500.2109 and 500.2119), section 2119 as amended by 2012 PA 441.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Mallory McMorrow

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki , Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Economic and Community Development submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators McMorrow (C), Cavanagh, Polehanki , Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 245, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 2005, 2006, 2026, and 2049 (MCL 500.2005, 500.2006, 500.2026, and 500.2049), section 2005 as amended by 1989 PA 302 and section 2006 as amended by 2017 PA 223, and by adding section 2005b and chapter 30B.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 328, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2111g.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 535, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” (MCL 445.901 to 445.922) by adding section 3j.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis and Daley

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 536, entitled

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.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis and Daley

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


evidence_text:
The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The Committee on Health Policy reported

Senate Bill No. 1011, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding chapter 71A.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Kevin Hertel

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hertel, Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt , Geiss and Webber

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Hertel (C), Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt , Geiss, Webber, Hauck and Huizenga

Excused: Senator Runestad

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:02 p.m.

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 18, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 18, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati,
Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Reps. Wendzel, Thompson and Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Wendzel, Thompson and Whitsett.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,".
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.
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,".
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.
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


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 18, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 428, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
The Committee on Energy and Environment submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators McCann (C), Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck and Bellino

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 712, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 8501 and 8507 (MCL 600.8501 and 600.8507), section 8501 as amended by 2016 PA 165 and section 8507 as amended by 2005 PA 326.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana

Nays: None

The bill and the substitute recommended by the committee were referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 885, entitled

A bill to create a parent and child legal representation commission and an office of parent and child legal representation; to prescribe the commission’s and office’s powers and duties; and to provide for appropriations.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1015, entitled

A bill to create the office of community violence intervention and prevention services; to prescribe the powers and duties of the office; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 1016, entitled

A bill to create the community violence intervention and prevention grant program; to create the community violence intervention and prevention fund and provide for the administration and distribution of the fund; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

House Bill No. 4025, entitled

A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 4 ll (MCL 205.54 ll ), as added by 2023 PA 15.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Irwin

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

House Bill No. 4026, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled “Use tax act,” by amending section 4 ll (MCL 205.94 ll ), as added by 2023 PA 14.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Santana and Johnson

Nays: Senator Irwin

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


evidence_text:
The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Chang (C), Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson

Absent: Senator Runestad