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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 03, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, June 3,
2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 223 (Sen. Polehanki)
2. Testimony regarding SB 235 (Sen. Singh) and SB 236 (Sen. Bellino)
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and
Hoitenga
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Polehanki to explain SB 223.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 223:
Ann Griffin, Director of Advocacy with Michigan Humane - Support
Stephen Rapundalo, MichBIO - Opposed
Bee Friedlander and Kelley Stabler, Attorneys for Animals - Support
Mitchell Nelson, Michigan State Director for Humane World – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 223:
Ronald Phillips, Animal Health Institute - Opposed
State Bar of Michigan Animal Law Section - Support
Ryan Merkley, Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine - Support
Tanya Hildendorf, Michigan Pet Alliance - Support
Mikaylah Heffernan, MDARD - Neutral
Nancy McKee, Zoetis - Opposed
Jonathan White, Charles River Laboratories - Opposed
Holly Thoms, Capital Area Humane Society - Support
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The Chair invited Senator Singh and Senator Bellino to explain SB 235 and SB 236. Member questions
followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 235 and SB 236:
Sarah Gonzalez, Delta Air Lines - Support
John Delmotte and Scott Piggott, Michigan Corn Growers Association - Support
Nichole Keway Biber, Clean Water Action - Opposed
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 235 and
SB 236:
Chuck Lippstreu, MI Agri-Business Association - Support
Justin Heckel, UPS - Support
Heather Dziedzic, American BioGas Council - Support
Olga Chistyakova, BP - Support
Bian Shoaf, Detroit Chamber - Support
Andrew Vermeesch, Farm Bureau - Support
Derek Phelps, Twelve Benefit Corporation - Support
Kent Hartwig, Gevo - Support
Ed Rivet, Michigan Conservative Energy Forum - Support
Chase Attanasio, Clean Fuels MI - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
4:00 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 11, 2025


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location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller,
Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat,
O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder
and Longjohn.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Maddock moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4420 before the committee:
The Chair explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4420.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4420. The motion prevailed 28-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat,
O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and
Longjohn.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steckloff offered the following amendments to HB 4420:
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
HB 4420
(Rep. Kunse)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101
to 18.1594) by adding section 1365a.
1. Amend page 4, following line 8, by inserting:
"(4) An enhancement grant must not be used to pay a tax lien, delinquent tax, or other
obligation owed to this state." and renumbering the remaining subsections.
2. Amend page 4, line 21, after "subsection" by striking out "(4)" and inserting "(5)".\
3. Amend page 5, line 1, after "subsection" by striking out "(4)." and inserting "(5).".
Representative Steckloff moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4420. The motion prevailed 28-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat,
O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and
Longjohn.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:11 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Steele moved to report HB 4420, as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion
prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat,
O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder
and Longjohn.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
9:12 AM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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, Weiss and Byrnes.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4367 before the committee:
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4367 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar,
Weiss and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
10:33 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
HB 4367
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1138a.
Acting Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin,
Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and
Foreman.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4218 and HB 4219 before the committee:
HB 4218
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100d and
756 (MCL 330.1100d and 330.1756), section
100d as amended by 2022 PA 214 and section
756 as added by 1995 PA 290.
HB 4219
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 416 (MCL
330.1416), as amended by 2018 PA 595.
Ms. Magee, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4218 and HB 4219. Questions and
discussions followed.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4218 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4219. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4219 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4277 before the committee:
HB 4277
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16177
(MCL 333.16177), as amended by 2006 PA
481.
Representative Bierlein moved to report out HB 4277 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4527 and HB 4528 before the committee:
HB 4527
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 10, entitled "An act
to define the use of travel aids by blind
persons; to provide protection against
accidents to such persons; to require
instruction and examination in certain
circumstances; and to provide penalties for
violation hereof," by amending sections 1a, 2,
and 3 (MCL 752.51a, 752.52, and 752.53),
sections 1a and 2 as amended by 2002 PA 401
and section 3 as amended by 1986 PA 62.
HB 4528
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 17b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17b),
as added by 2002 PA 28.
Representative Tisdel offered the following amendment to HB 4527:
1. Amend page 4, line 2, after "than" by striking out "10" and inserting "15".
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4527. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frisbie offered the following amendment to HB 4528:
1. Amend page 2, line 1, after "approaching" by striking out "10" and inserting "15".
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4528. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:19 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:20 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson called the committee back to order.
Chair VanderWall and Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 4527, and HB 4528.
Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:29 AM, the Majority Vice Chair Thompson laid the committee at ease.
At 9:30 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Nick VanderWall, representing Disability Advocates of Kent County, testified in support of HB
4527 and HB 4528.
Representative Witwer 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 VanderWall adjourned the meeting at
9:41 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Lightner.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Breen
and Scott.
Absent: Reps. Wozniak and Hope.
Excused: Reps. Wozniak and Hope.
Representative Schuette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representatives Wozniak and Hope from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4396 before the committee:
Dr. Sheryl Kubiak, representing the Wayne State University School of Social Work, testified in
support of HB 4396. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4396, but did not wish to speak:
Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Jennifer Peacock, representing the Michigan Center for Youth Justice.
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Thom Lattig, representing the Michigan Association for Family Court Administration.
The Chair laid HB 4434 before the committee:
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
HB 4396
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled
"Juvenile diversion act," by amending section
9 (MCL 722.829), as amended by 2023 PA
287.
HB 4434
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4434, but did not wish to speak:
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4434 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Scott.
Pass: Rep. Breen.
The Chair laid HB 4262 and HB 4263 before the committee:
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4262 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Breen and
Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 4263 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Breen and
Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4418 and HB 4419 before the committee:
code of criminal procedure," by repealing
sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 6a, and 6b of chapter VII
(MCL 767.3, 767.4, 767.5, 767.6, 767.6a, and
767.6b).
HB 4262
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to provide for certain investigations for
violating the event online ticket sales act; to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain
state agencies and departments; and to
prescribe civil sanctions and provide certain
remedies.
HB 4263
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to regulate the online sale of tickets for
entertainment events; and to prohibit certain
methods, acts, and practices in the sale or
purchase of tickets for entertainment events.
Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 4418 and HB 4419.
Nicole Shannon, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, testified in support of HB
4418 and HB 4419.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Hospital Association, testified in support of HB
4418 and HB 4419.
Genevieve Marnon, representing Michigan Right to Life, testified in support of HB 4418 and HB
4419.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4418 and HB 4419, but did not wish to
speak:
Richie Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
Michelle Roberts, representing Disability Rights Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:07 AM.
Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov
HB 4418
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled
"Estates and protected individuals code,"
(MCL 700.1101 to 700.8206) by adding part
6 to article V; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
HB 4419
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled
"Estates and protected individuals code,"
(MCL 700.1101 to 700.8206) by adding
sections 5605 and 5606.


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Absent: Reps. Hoadley and Arbit.
Excused: Reps. Hoadley and Arbit.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4192 before the committee:
HB 4192
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 3122 (MCL 324.3122),
as amended by 2023 PA 140.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4192. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn,
Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wortz moved to report out HB 4192 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn,
Wortz, McFall and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Weiss, Foreman and Wooden.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4192, but did not wish to speak:
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council.
Sydney Hart, representing the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
The Chair laid HB 4385 before the committee:
HB 4385
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 32312, 32312a, and
32510 (MCL 324.32312, 324.32312a, and
324.32510), section 32312 as amended by
2021 PA 91, section 32312a as added by 1997
PA 126, and section 32510 as added by 1995
PA 59, and by adding section 32510a.
Representative Andrews testified in support of HB 4385. Questions and discussions followed.
Emily Smith and Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified
in opposition to HB 4385. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4385, but did not wish to speak:
Sydney Hart, representing the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Tom Zimnicki, representing the Alliance for the Great Lakes.
Marilyn Mossman, representing the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Arthur Hirsch, representing the Michigan Micro Plastics Coalition.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council.
Carolan Sonderegger, representing For the Love of Water.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4385, but did not wish to speak:
Matt and Michelle Helmkamp.
The City of Douglas.
State Senator Jonathan Lindsey.
Kathy and Tom Brickley.
Ron Watson, representing the Great Lakes Coalition.
Representative Fairbairn moved to excuse Representatives Hoadley 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 1:01
PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 04, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted SB 158 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh).
2. Adopted SB 159 (S-1) (Sen. Damoose).
3. Adopted SB 132 (S-1) (Sen. Singh).
4. Reported SB 132 (S-1) (Sen. Singh).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri,
Huizenga and Theis.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from May 20, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Daley was excused
from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 158. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga and Theis
Nays: None
Excused: Sen. Daley
Not Voting: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 159. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga and Theis
Nays: None
Excused: Sen. Daley
Not Voting: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 158 and SB 159:
Sen. Mary Cavanagh – Support
Sen. John Damoose – Support
Sean Auyash, StubHub – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 158 and
SB 159:
Evie Sweeney, LiveNation – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Bayer to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 132. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga and Theis
Nays: None
Excused: Sen. Daley
Not Voting: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB132:
Sen. Sam Singh – Support
Randall Ross, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan – Support
Regina Bell, Council of Michigan Foundations – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB132:
Joan Gustafson, Michigan Nonprofit Association – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Bobby Dorigo-Jones, 2-1-1 – Support
Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Michigan College Access Network – Support
Peter Morman, Michigan Department of Treasury – Neutral
Chelsea Holmes Matz, Gratiot County Community Foundation – Support
Doreen Lane, Cadillac Area Community Foundation – Support
Hadley Streng, Grand Haven Area Community Foundation – Support
Shannon Polk, Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation – Support
Sara Ward, Charlevoix County Community Foundation – Support
Hadley Streng, Coopersville Area Community Health – Support
Jonathan Webb, Frankenmuth Community Foundation – Support
Liz Conway, Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation – Support
Hadley Streng, Allendale Community Foundation – Support
Johanna Allen, Community Foundation of Greater Rochester – Support
Anne Ohman, Chippewa County Community Foundation – Support
Todd Jacobs, Community Foundation for Muskegon County – Support
Tamara Jwl, Dickinson Area Community Foundation – Support
Shane Williamson, Albion Community Foundation – Support
Suzanne Luck, Roscommon Community Foundation – Support
Grace Lubwana, Kalamazoo Community Foundation – Support
Bronna Kahle, Lenawee Community Foundation – Support
Monica Moser, Jackson Community Foundation – Support
Joshua Robinson, Sanilac Community Foundation – Support
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Beth Meade, Canton Community Foundation – Support
Beth Meade, The Community Foundation of Plymouth – Support
Stephanie McGreevy, Mackinac Island Community Foundation – Support
Sharon Mortensen, Midland Area Community Foundation – Support
Andrea Large, Community Foundation of Mason County – Support
Mary Muliett, Battle Creek Community Foundation – Support
Zosia Eppensteiner, Community Foundation of Marquette County – Support
Linsey Aguilar, Sturgis Area Community Foundation – Support
Randy Maiers, Community Foundation of St. Clair County – Support
Dave Mengebier, Grand Traverse Region Community Foundation – Support
Nancy Boxey, Lapeer County Community Foundation – Support
Laurie Baumer, Capital Region Community Foundation – Support
Erica Heminger, Branch County Community Foundation – Support
Kimberly Renwick, Shiawassee Community Foundation – Support
Bonnie Gettys, Barry Community Foundation – Support
Nancy Boxey, Lapeer County Community Foundation – Support
Laura Heintzelman, Manistee County Community Foundation – Support
Lisa Cripps Downey, Berrien Community Foundation – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to report SB132 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga and Theis
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
1:07 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date adopted by committee: 06/11/25


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 12:30 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 10:31 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JERRY NEYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 5, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Neyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf,
Rheingans and Skaggs.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4257 and HB 4265 before the committee:
HB 4257
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 11502 and 11503 (MCL
324.11502 and 324.11503), as amended by
2022 PA 243.
HB 4265
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 11506 and 11568 (MCL
324.11506 and 324.11568), section 11506 as
amended by 2022 PA 244 and section 11568
as added by 2022 PA 249.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4257 and HB 4265,
but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Clean Water Action.
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4257 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Paiz, Dievendorf and Skaggs.
Pass: Rep. Rheingans.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4265. The motion prevailed 8-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov and Rheingans.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: Reps. Paiz and Skaggs.
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4265 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Dievendorf and Skaggs.
Pass: Reps. Paiz and Rheingans.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 10:42
AM.
Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 5, 2025
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 May 22, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4515 before the committee:
HB 4515
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 14k.
Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4515. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4515, but did not wish to
speak:
Christine Suave, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4515, but did not wish to speak:
Maureen Bolger, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Anna Almanza, representing the Food Bank Council of Michigan.
Elly Jordan, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:22
AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Reps. Hoadley and Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Hoadley and Whitsett.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4352, HB 4353, HB 4354 and HB 4355 before the committee:
Thursday, June 5, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4352
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled "An act
to provide for the incorporation of certain
municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend,
improve, and operate sewage disposal
systems, water supply systems, and solid
waste management systems; to prescribe the
rights, powers, and duties thereof; to
authorize contracts between such authorities
and public corporations; to provide for the
issuance of bonds to acquire, construct,
extend, or improve the systems; and to
prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by
amending the title and sections 1, 4, 4a, 4b,
4c, and 4d (MCL 124.281, 124.284, 124.284a,
124.284b, 124.284c, and 124.284d), the title
as amended by 1998 PA 182, section 1 as
amended by 2009 PA 164, section 4 as
amended and section 4c as added by 1985 PA
178, section 4a as amended by 2008 PA 172,
section 4b as amended by 2000 PA 24, and
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4352. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4352 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 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Dievendorf.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4353 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Dievendorf.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4354 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
section 4d as amended by 2009 PA 167.
HB 4353
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 563, entitled "An act
to restrict the use and disclosure of certain
statements made by law enforcement
officers," by amending section 1 (MCL
15.391), as amended by 2016 PA 302.
HB 4354
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled
"Michigan commission on law enforcement
standards act," by amending section 2 (MCL
28.602), as amended by 2021 PA 42.
HB 4355
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 2a of chapter IV (MCL 764.2a), as
amended by 2016 PA 326.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Dievendorf.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4355 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Dievendorf.
The Chair laid HB 4403 before the committee:
Representative Wendzel testified in support of HB 4403. Questions and discussions followed.
Jon O'Connor, representing the Michigan Craft Distillers Association, testified in support of HB
4403. Questions and discussions followed.
Jason Smith, representing Michigan Moonshine LLC, testified in support of HB 4403.
Tom Smolinski, representing the Copper Kettle Distilling, testified in support of HB 4403.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4403, but did not wish to speak:
Sara Harding, representing the Cherry Republic.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4403, but did not wish to
speak:
David Martin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The Chair laid HB 4493 before the committee:
Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 4493. Questions and discussions followed.
Brennan Smith, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity,
testified in support of HB 4493. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4493, but did not wish to speak:
HB 4403
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending sections 105 and 603 (MCL
436.1105 and 436.1603), as amended by 2022
PA 226.
HB 4493
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending section 4105 (MCL
289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188.
Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
The Chair laid HB 4417 before the committee:
Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4417. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4417, but did not wish to speak:
Linda Davis, representing Face Addiction Now (FAN).
Representative Fairbairn moved to excuse Representatives Hoadley 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
9:40 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov
HB 4417
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 20911.


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 5, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office
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, Witwer, Liberati
and Herzberg.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4246 before the committee:
HB 4246
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16170a,
16222, 16231, 16238, and 17201 (MCL
333.16170a, 333.16222, 333.16231,
333.16238, and 333.17201), section 16170a as
amended by 2013 PA 268, section 16222 as
amended by 2014 PA 97, section 16231 as
amended by 2017 PA 249, section 16238 as
added by 1993 PA 79, and section 17201 as
amended by 2016 PA 499, and by adding
sections 16187, 17225, and 17225a.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4246 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4246, but did not wish to speak:
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4246, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Lackowski, representing AARP Michigan.
James Johnson, representing the Michigan County Medical Care Facilities.
James Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The Chair laid HB 4391 before the committee:
HB 4391
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 625a, 625c, and 625g (MCL
257.625a, 257.625c, and 257.625g), sections
625a and 625g as amended by 2021 PA 85 and
section 625c as amended by 2014 PA 315.
Representative BeGole and Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 4391. Questions and
discussions followed.
Tim Beck, representing the Michigan Republican Cannabis Caucus, testified in opposition to HB
4391.
Kristen Burke, representing the Regional Toxicology Liaison, testified in support of HB 4391.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4391, but did not wish to
speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4391, but did not wish to speak:
Gabrielle Dresher, representing the ACLU Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4391, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
Matt Breslin, representing the American Property Casualty Insurance Association.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Darrin Gondel, representing the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving.
Alex Otte, representing Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Craig Ryan, representing the AAA Auto Club Group.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
11:08 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 5, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
June5, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 225 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 226 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 331 (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 332 (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 216 (S-1) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 217 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
7. Reported SB 154 (S-2) (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
8. Reported SB 155 (S-2) (Sen. McMorrow) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from May 22, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB’s 225 and 226, and invited Sen.(s) Bayer and Polehanki to summarize the bills.
The Chair brought up SB 224, and invited Sen. Polehanki to summarize the bill.
The Chair brought up SB’s 331 and 332, and invited Meredith Chaffin, staff of Sen. McMorrow, to summarize
the bills.
The Chair brought up SB’s 216 and 217, and summarized the (S-1) version of SB 216.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 216 and 217:
Gabrielle Dresner, ACLU MI – Oppose
Jessica Lanave, Self – Support
Jeremy Murphy, MI Developmental Disabilities Council – Support
Bruce Timmons, Self – Neutral SB 216
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 216. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 216 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to report SB 217 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 154 and 155.
Sen. Runestad offered an (S-1) version of SB 154 and 155. The Chair invited Sen. Runestad to summarize the
(S-1) versions of SB 154 and 155.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 154. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s), Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin
Pass: Sen. Santana
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was not adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 155. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s), Runestad and Johnson
Nays: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno and Irwin
Pass: Sen. Santana
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was not adopted.
The Chair offered an (S-2) version of SB 154 and 155, and summarized the (S-2) versions.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 154. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 155. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 154 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 155 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair returned to SB’s 224, 225, 226, 331 and 332, and invited the following individuals to present
testimony regarding these bills:
Linda Danders, Moms Demand Action – Support SB’s 224 – 226
Selene Koremenos-Tsebelis, Students Demand Action – Support SB 224
Karen Meyer, Brady grassroots volunteer – Support
Spencer Myers, Giffords – Support
Avi Rachlin, Self – Oppose
Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry - Oppose
Brenden Boudreau, Great Lakes Gun Rights - Oppose
Nick Bubbia, NRA Michigan – Oppose
Casey Armitage, Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Oppose – SB’s 224, 225, 226, 331
Denise Wieck, Moms Demand Action – Support SB 331, 332
Steven Lindley, Gibbords – Support SB 224
Judith Suess, Committee to Protect Health Care – Support SB 331
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 224, 225, 226, 331
and 332:
Daniel Sagrera, Brady Campaign Against Gun Violence – Support
Brady Schickinger, MI Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners – Oppose
Anne Kuhnen, MI League for Public Policy – Support
Saylor Reinders, Students Demand Action – Support SB’s 331-332
Justin Tomi, MUCC Oppose SB’s 225, 226, 331, 332
Paul Brun Del Re, Spirit of Peace Church of the Brethren – Support
Sherri Masson, End Gun Violence MI – Support
Peggy Judge, GLAMS – Support
Beverly Leaf, End Gun Violence – Support
Joanne Emrick, End Gun Violence – Support
Carol Brum Del Re, Spirit of Peach Church of the Brethren – Support
Dwayne Gill & Ryan Bates, End Gun Violence – Support
Cathy Tang, Everytown for Gun Safety – Support
Matt Saxton, MI Sheriffs Association – Oppose SB’s 331, 332
Anne E. Suess M.D., Plant Justice, Grow Peace – Support
Adam Armitage, Armitage Armory – Oppose SB’s 224, 225, 226, 331
Eadie Harley, Moms Demand Action – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 225 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 226 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 224 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 331 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 332 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:25 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/12/2025


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. SAM SINGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 5, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2025, at
1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 246 (Sen. Camilleri).
2. Testimony regarding SB 247 (Sen. Camilleri).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:36 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Camilleri to summarize SB 246 and SB 247.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 246:
Ann Marie Graham-Hudak, Canton Township Supervisor – Support
Kevin McNamara, Van Buren Township Supervisor – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 247:
Mayor Robert McCraight and Director Kevin Krause, City of Romulus – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
246 and SB 247:
Samantha Pickering, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Support
Wayne County Executive – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
Nichole Keway Biber, Clean Water Action – Support
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Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Oppose
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose
Jami Des Chenes, Michigan Chemistry Council – Oppose
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
Mike Witkowski, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
Katie Doyen, Michigan Waste and Recycling Association – Oppose
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Gary Melow, Michigan Biomass – Oppose
Jason Geer, Michigan Oil and Gas Association – Oppose
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
246:
Cheryl Ruble, Michiganders for a Just Farming System – Support
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Oppose
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
247:
Herasanna Richards, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Jordyn Sellek, Conference of Western Wayne – Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Mike Compagnoni, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:09 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 11, 2025


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 10, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, June 10,
2025, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 19 (S-1) (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 20 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 21 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 22 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
5. Presentation regarding Cuts to Food Assistance.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:11 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Cherry, Chang, Geiss,
Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
19 – SB 22:
Mariah Walton, City of Ann Arbor – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
19 – SB 21:
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors – Oppose
Jim Kirsch, Property Management Association of Michigan – Oppose
Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association – Oppose
Holly Tatman, Apartment Association of Michigan – Oppose
Todd Skowronski, Community Association Institute Michigan Chapter – Oppose
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
22:
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Jim Kirsch, Property Management Association of Michigan – Support
Holly Tatman, Apartment Association of Michigan – Support
Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association – Support
The Chair offered an (S-1) version of SB 19.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt (S-1) version of SB 19. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-1) version of SB 19 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 21 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report SB 22 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 20 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lindsey to reconsider the vote by which SB 22 was reported. Without
objection, the vote was reconsidered.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lindsey to report SB 22 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Dwayne Haywood, Senior Deputy Director of the Economic Stability Administration, and Dr.
James Bell, Chief of Staff for the Public Health Administration, for the Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services, to provide a presentation regarding Food Assistance Programs in Michigan and potential
impacts cuts to those programs could have on them.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Cuts to Food Assistance:
Monique Stanton, Michigan League for Public Policy
Kathleen Hurd, Citizen
Melissa Miles, Citizen
At 1:15 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 1:18 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Cuts to Food Assistance:
Kaitlyn Lamie, Michigan Association of United Ways
Elinor Jordan, Michigan Poverty Law Program
Amanda Shreve, Michigan Farmers Market Association
AJ Fossel and Lacy Duvernois, Community Food Club
Stephanie Rubel, Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan
Dr. Pat Wells and Ashley Anderson, Corner Health Center
Courtney Morrow, United Community Family Services
Due to time constraints, and technical difficulties, the following individuals were unable to present testimony
regarding Cuts to Food Assistance:
Angela Wolf, Redford Interfaith Relief
Samika Douglas, Citizen
LaQuitta Brown, Citizen
Julie Brunson, HOPE Gardens
Julius Buzzard, Growing Hope
Colton Ray and Amanda Bearwalde, EMU’s Swoop Pantry
Melissa McDonnell, Ostego County United Way
Fayiza Nabilsi, Bryant Market and Facilities
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:01 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 24, 2025


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 10, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 2:00
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4090 (Rep. Farhat) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding HB 4081 (Rep. DeBoyer).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Hoitenga and Daley, a quorum
was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2025. Without
objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4090, and invited Megan Yaskanin, of Rep. Farhat’s office to summarize the bill for
the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4090:
Hassan Beydoun, City of Detroit – Support
Franklin Hayes, Assistant Chief, Detroit Police Department – Support
Kyle Kaminski, Michigan Department of Corrections - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4090:
Niel DeSouza, Michigan Department of Management and Budget - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report HB 4090 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 4081, and invited Rep. DeBoyer summarize the bill for the committee.
At 2:10 p.m., Sen. Shink entered the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4081:
Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4081:
Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center – Support
Sonny Kock, AFP – Michigan – Support
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association – Support
Deena Bosworth, MI Association of County Drain Commissioners - Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:18 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
S-310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 10, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the
Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted SB 349 (S-1) (Sen. Polehanki).
2. Adopted SB 350 (S-1) (Sen. Polehanki).
3. Testimony regarding SB 204 (Sen. Chang).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Irwin, Damoose and
Johnson.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB349. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Damoose and Johnson
Nays: None
Excused: None
Not Voting: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB350. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Damoose and Johnson
Nays: None
Excused: None
Not Voting: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 349 and SB 350:
Sen. Dayna Polehanki – Support
Jesse Davis, Operating Engineers Local 324 – Support
John Hartwell, Operating Engineers Local 324 – Support
Howard Hipes, Michigan Bricklayers – Support
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Brad Pierce, Ironworkers Local 25 – Support
Mary Lefebvre, ACT – Opposition
The Chair read the card of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 349 and
SB 350:
William Miller, Oakland County Board of Commissioners – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB204:
Sen. Stephanie Chang – Support
Arlyssa Heard and Dawn Wilson-Clark, 482Forward – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB204:
Jenell Mansfield, AFT Michigan – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
2:58 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date adopted by committee: 06/17/25


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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 10, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, June 10,
2025, at 3:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 269 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 106 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino,
McBroom, Victory, and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the meeting minutes from May 6, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Camilleri to summarize SB 269.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 269:
Amber Hunt and Scott Roberts, Wayne County Airport Authority – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 269:
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
Wayne County Executive Evans – Support
The Chair invited Sen. Polehanki to summarize SB 106.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 106:
Tanya Hilgendorf, Michigan Pet Alliance and Humane Society of Huron Valley – Support
Holly Thoms, Capital Area Humane Society – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 106:
Bee Friedlander, Attorneys for Animals – Support
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Ann Griffin, State Bar of Michigan Animal Law Section – Support
Caitlin Stadler, ASPCA – Support
David Handsor, Michigan Department of State – Neutral
Mitchell Nelson, Humane World for Animals – Support
At 4:05 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee.
At 4:06 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report SB 269 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, McBroom, Victory, and
Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bumstead to report SB 106 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Victory, and Bumstead
Nays: Sen.(s) Bellino and McBroom
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:08 p.m.


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin.
At 9:01 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:50 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller,
Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat,
O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder
and Longjohn.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Maddock moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 04, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4576 before the committee:
HB 4576
(Rep. Kelly)
A bill to make appropriations for the
department of education for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for
the expenditure of the appropriations.
Representative Kelly testified in support of HB 4576.
Jacqueline Mullen and Noel Benson, both representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HB
4576. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Kelly joined to answer questions from committee members.
Representative Kelly moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4576. The motion prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Pass: None.
Representative Farhat offered the following amendment to HB 4576:
1. Amend page 18, following line 21, by inserting:
"CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Sec. 750. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for career and technical education operations,
the department shall develop and implement a reporting mechanism for school districts to report
on career and technical education participation and workforce development participation. The
department shall prepare and submit a report to the standard report recipients detailing all of the
following:
(a) The number of students participating in career and technical education programs.
(b) The number of students in the graduating class of the current school year that took at least 1
career and technical education course while in high school.
(c) The number of students in the graduating class of the previous school year that enrolled
in a postsecondary workforce development program in the current school year.".
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4576. The motion prevailed 29-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat, O'Neal,
Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and
Longjohn.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Steckloff offered the following amendments to HB 4576:
1. Amend page 7, following line 6, by inserting:
Dual enrollment reimbursement
50,000,000
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2. Amend page 29, following line 7, by inserting:
"Sec. 703. From the funds appropriated in part 1 for dual enrollment reimbursement, the
department shall distribute funds to reimburse districts for eligible charges for students enrolled in
eligible courses as provided under the postsecondary enrollment options act, 1996 PA 160, MCL
388.511 to 388.524. The department shall distribute funds to eligible districts on a first-come,
first-serve basis. Districts must apply for funding in a form and manner determined by the
department.".
Representative Steckloff moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4576. The motion did not prevail
12-16-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Nays: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Pass: Rep. DeSana.
Representative Kelly moved to report HB 4576, as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion
prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4577 before the committee:
HB 4577
(Rep. Kelly)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The
state school aid act of 1979," by amending
sections 11 and 17b (MCL 388.1611 and
388.1617b), section 11 as amended by 2024
PA 148 and section 17b as amended by 2007
PA 137.
Representative Kelly testified in support of HB 4577.
Jacqueline Mullen, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HB 4577. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Kelly joined to answer questions from committee members.
Representative Weiss testified in opposition to HB 4577. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4577, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Schueler, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators.
Dan Behm, representing Education Advocates of West Michigan.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Mike Latvis, representing Wayne County RESA.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity.
Todd Tennis, representing AFT Michigan.
Robert McCann, representing the K-12 Alliance of Michigan.
Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Bob Kefgan, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Representative Maddock moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4577. The motion prevailed
17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Pass: None.
Representative Kelly offered the following amendment to HB 4577:
1. Amend page 187, following line 8, by inserting:
"Sec. 95b. (1) From the general fund money appropriated under section 11, there is
allocated an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.00 for 2025-2026 only for the model
value-added growth and projection analytics system. The department shall continue the
model value-added growth and projection analytics system and incorporate that model into
its reporting requirements under the every student succeeds act, Public Law 114-95. The
model described in this subsection must do at least all of the following:
(a) Utilize existing assessments and any future assessments that are suitable for measuring
student growth.
(b) Report student growth measures at the district, school, teacher, and subgroup levels.
(c) Recognize the growth of tested students, including those who may have missing
assessment data.
(d) Include all available prior standardized assessment data that meet inclusion criteria
across grades, subjects, and state and local assessments.
(e) Allow student growth results to be disaggregated.
(f) Provide individual student projections showing the probability of a student reaching
specific performance levels on future assessments. Given school closures and extended
cancellations related to COVID-19, the data under this subdivision may be used to inform
decisions about student placement or students that could benefit from additional supports
or interventions.
(g) Demonstrate any prior success with this state's assessments through the Michigan
council of educator effectiveness teacher evaluation pilot.
(h) Demonstrate prior statewide implementation in at least 2 other states for at least 10
years.
(i) Have a native roster verification system built into the value-added reporting platform
that has been implemented statewide in at least 2 other states.
(j) Have a "help/contact us" ticketing system built into the value-added reporting platform.
(k) Given school closures that have occurred pursuant to an executive order issued by the
governor, the value-added reporting platform must provide continued hosting and delivery
of reporting and offer the department additional supports in the areas of research, analysis,
web reporting, and training.
(l) The department and the platform vendor shall provide statewide training for educators
to understand the reporting that details the impact to student learning and growth.
(2) The department shall provide internet-based electronic student growth and projection
reporting based on the model under subsection (1) to educators at the school, district, and
state levels. The model must include role-based permissions that allow educators to access
information about the performance of the students within their immediate responsibility in
accordance with applicable privacy laws.
(3) The model under subsection (1) must not be a mandatory part of teacher evaluation or
educator pay-for performance systems.
(4) The model under subsection (1) must be a model that received funding under this
section in 2018-2019.
(5) By March 31 of each fiscal year for which funding is allocated under this section, the
department shall work with the center to make data publicly available on an external
website that provides student growth metrics provided by the value-added reporting
platform at the district and school level by grade and subject." and adjusting the totals in
section 11 and enacting section 1 accordingly.
Representative Kelly moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4577. The motion prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Pass: None.
Representative Glanville explained a proposed substitute (H-2) to HB 4577.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4577. The motion did not prevail
12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Nays: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Pass: None.
Representative Kelly moved to report HB 4577, as amended, as substitute (H-3). The motion
prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4578 before the committee:
HB 4578
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to make appropriations for the
department of lifelong education,
advancement, and potential for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2026; and to provide for
the expenditure of the appropriations.
At 11:58 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Markkanen testified in support of HB 4578.
Perry Zielak and Noel Benson, both representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HB 4578.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Markkanen joined to answer questions from committee members.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4578. The motion prevailed
17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Pass: None.
Representative Rogers offered the following amendment to HB 4578:
1. Amend page 3, line 10, after "assistance" by striking out "543,312,000" and inserting
"643,312,000".
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
Representative Rogers moved to withdraw the amendment to HB 4578. There being no objection,
the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative Rogers offered the following amendments to HB 4578:
1. Amend page 3, line 10, after "assistance" by striking out "543,312,000" and inserting
"643,312,000".
and adjusting the subtotals, totals, and section 201 accordingly.
2. Amend page 19, following line 19, by inserting:
"(5) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for child development and care public assistance, the
provider reimbursement rates for child care centers, group home providers, registered family
homes, and license exempt providers are increased by 18% from the provider reimbursement rates
established in the child development and care handbook for fiscal year 2024-2025, rounded to the
nearest $0.05.
(6) Provider reimbursement rate increases funded under this section are effective the first
full biweekly pay period of the fiscal year.".
Representative Rogers moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4578. The motion did not prevail
12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Nays: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Pass: None.
Representative Markkanen moved to report out HB 4578 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4579 before the committee:
HB 4579
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The
state school aid act of 1979," by amending
sections 201 and 206 (MCL 388.1801 and
388.1806), as amended by 2024 PA 120.
Perry Zielak, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HB 4579. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Markkanen joined to answer questions from committee members.
At 12:55 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:56 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4579. The motion prevailed
16-12-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Pass: Rep. DeSana.
Representative Markkanen moved to report out HB 4579 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4580 before the committee:
HB 4580
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The
state school aid act of 1979," by amending
sections 236 and 241 (MCL 388.1836 and
388.1841), as amended by 2024 PA 120.
Perry Zielak, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HB 4579. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Markkanen joined to answer questions from committee members.
Representative Markkanen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4580. The motion prevailed
16-13-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Reps. DeSana, Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus,
McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Pass: None.
Representative Farhat offered the following amendment to HB 4580:
1. Amend page 62, following line 14, by inserting:
"Enacting section 4. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Joint
Resolution H of the 103rd Legislature becomes a part of the state constitution of 1963 as provided
in section 1 of article XII of the state constitution of 1963.".
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4580. The motion did not prevail
13-16-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeSana, Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus,
McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Nays: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Pass: None.
Representative Longjohn offered the following amendments to HB 4580:
1. Amend page 4, line 17, by striking out the “$39,096,200.00” and inserting “$40,675,500.00”
and adjusting the totals and subtotals in section 236 and enacting section 1 accordingly.
2. Amend page 57, following line 22, by inserting:
“ Sec. 264. Included in the appropriation in section 236 for fiscal year 2025-2026 for
Michigan State University is $80,000.00 for the Michigan Future Farmers of America
Association. This $80,000.00 allocation must not supplant any existing support that
Michigan State University provides to the Michigan Future Farmers of America
Association.”.
Representative Longjohn moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4580. The motion did not prevail
12-17-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Nays: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Pass: None.
Rep. Rogers offered the following amendments to HB 4580:
1. Amend page 18, following line 12, by inserting”
“In addition, preference shall be given to goods or services, or both, that are manufactured
or provided by Michigan businesses owned and operated by veterans if they are
competitively priced and of comparable quality”.
2. Amend page 59, following line 11, by inserting:
“ (c) Consider all veterans residents of this state for determining their tuition rates and fees:
and reletter the remaining subparagraphs.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4580. The motion did not prevail
12-15-2:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Nays: Reps. Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn and Steele.
Pass: Reps. Bollin and Robinson.
Representative Markkanen moved to report out HB 4580 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 16-13-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Reps. DeSana, Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus,
McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 1:26
PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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, Weiss, and Byrnes.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 04, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4369 before the committee:
HB 4369
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," (MCL 289.1101 to 289.8111) by adding
section 7134.
Representative Paquette testified on the proposed substitute (H-3) for HB 4369.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4369. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar,
Weiss, and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to report out HB 4369 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 8-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
10:37 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin,
Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and
Foreman.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 04, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) Awareness Day
before the committee.
Dr. Zubin Modi, joined by Sachet Walker and Aiden Walker, gave a presentation on Focal
Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Awareness Day. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4527 and HB 4528 before the committee:
HB 4527
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 10, entitled "An act
to define the use of travel aids by blind
persons; to provide protection against
accidents to such persons; to require
instruction and examination in certain
circumstances; and to provide penalties for
violation hereof," by amending sections 1a, 2,
and 3 (MCL 752.51a, 752.52, and 752.53),
sections 1a and 2 as amended by 2002 PA 401
and section 3 as amended by 1986 PA 62.
HB 4528
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 17b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17b),
as added by 2002 PA 28.
An amendment was adopted for HB 4527 at the June 4th, 2025, meeting.
An amendment was adopted for HB 4528 at the June 4th, 2025, meeting.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4527, and HB 4528, but did not wish to
speak:
Kyle Zsawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Representative Frisbie moved to report HB 4527, as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report HB 4528, as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 303 before the committee:
SB 303
(Sen. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 16189.
Adam Carlson and Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association,
testified in support of SB 303.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 303, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Ashley Christian, representing Henry Ford Health.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
The Chair laid HB 4558 before the committee:
HB 4558
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 5553,
5555, 5557, and 5561 (MCL 333.5553,
333.5555, 333.5557, and 333.5561), as added
by 2014 PA 269, and by adding sections 5560
and 5562.
At 9:28 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:29 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson called the committee back to order.
Chair VanderWall testified in support of HB 4558.
At 9:30 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson laid the committee at ease.
At 9:31 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
David Guenthner, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in support of HB
4558.
Dr. Whitney Genrich, Dr. Jennifer Schad, and Dr. Erica Jonson Carder, representing the Michigan
Optometric Association, testified in opposition to HB 4558. Questions and discussions followed.
Jack Baum, representing Americans for Tax Reform, testified in support of HB 4558.
Dr. Jim Wachter, representing Eye Care Partners, testified in opposition to HB 4558. Questions
and discussions followed.
Erik Castenada, representing 1-800 Contacts, testified in support of HB 4558. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4558, but did not wish to speak:
Jared Fleisher, representing Rocket Mortgage.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4558, but did not wish to speak:
Daniel Taylor, representing Ferris State University and the Michigan College of Optometry.
Maryke Neiberg, representing the University of Detroit Mercy School of Optometry.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4558, but did not wish to
speak:
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.
Representative Bohnak 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 VanderWall adjourned the meeting at
10:32 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. MIKE HARRIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Noon.
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 21, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Chair Harris laid a presentation on Hospital Cost Drivers before the committee.
Elizabeth Kutter, Senior Director of Government and Political Affairs, and Laura Appel,
Executive Vice President of the Michigan Hospital Association, gave a presentation on Hospital
Cost Drivers. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Fitzgerald 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 Harris adjourned the meeting at 12:59
PM.
Representative Mike Harris, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov