evidence_text:
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators Wojno and Moss

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:01 a.m.

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

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: The House Oversight Subcommittee on Corporate Subsidies and State Investments will come to order. Will the


location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 11,
2026
1:00 PM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations was meeting jointly with the Senate Standing
Committee on Appropriations.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Roth,
DeSana, Kuhn, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Absent: Reps. Maddock, Markkanen, Beson, Borton, Cavitt, Steele and Robinson.
Excused: Reps. Maddock, Markkanen, Beson, Borton, Cavitt, Steele and Robinson.
Representative Mueller moved to excuse Representatives Maddock, Markkanen, Beson, Borton,
Cavitt, Steele and Robinson from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by
unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on Governor Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2027 and 2028 Budget
Recommendations before the committee
Director Jen Flood and Deputy Director Kyle Guerrant, representing the Michigan State Budget
Office, provided a presentation on Governor Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2027 and 2028 Budget
Recommendations. Questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 2:27
PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 9:45 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Polehanki (C), Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Irwin, Damoose and Johnson

The Committee on Local Government reported

Senate Bill No. 525, entitled

A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled “Unmanned aircraft systems act,” by amending section 7 (MCL 259.307), as added by 2018 PA 442.

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

Veronica Klinefelt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Klinefelt , Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Local Government reported

Senate Bill No. 581, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending section 201 (MCL 125.4201).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Veronica Klinefelt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Klinefelt , Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink and Daley

Nays: Senator Hoitenga

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 10:45 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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


evidence_text:
The Committee on Elections and Ethics submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Moss (C), Wojno, Chang and Johnson

Excused: Senators McMorrow and McBroom

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:02 a.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 352, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Joint

meeting held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., Room 352, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Anthony (C), McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt , Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose , Huizenga and Theis

Excused: Senators McMorrow and Outman


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 18,
2026
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers,
Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and
Longjohn.
Absent: Rep. Maddock.
Excused: Rep. Maddock.
The Chair laid the House Fiscal Agency Overview of Fiscal Year 2027-2028 Executive Budget
Recommendations before the committee.
Mary Ann Cleary, Kevin Koorstra, and Noel Benson, representing the House Fiscal Agency,
provided an Overview of Fiscal Year 2027-2028 Executive Budget Recommendations. Questions
and discussions followed.
Perry Zielak, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from
committee members.
Representative Mueller moved to excuse Representative Maddock from the meeting. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 10:04
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 February 04, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on student programs by SME before the committee.
Rob Luce, Vice President of the SME Education Foundation, Dr. Shelley Wooley, the Director of
Education Programs at SME, & Dr. Debra Volzer the Vice President of Workforce Development
at SME gave a presentation on the student programs by SME. Questions and discussion
followed.
The Chair laid HB 5364 before the committee:
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5364, but did not wish to speak:
Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun ISD.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5364, but did not wish to speak:
Katherine Bussard , representing herself.
Wednesday, February 18,
2026
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
HB 5364
(Rep. Johnsen)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016
PA 170.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5364 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
11:07 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@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, February 18,
2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, 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 Bohnak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 04, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4779 before the committee:
HB 4779
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 20187.
Representative Wendzel testified in support of HB 4779. Questions and discussion followed.
Ben Frederick, representing Stryker Corporation, provided a demonstration on smoke evacuation
in operating rooms, and testified in support of HB 4779. Questions and discussion followed.
Ellie Kercher, RN, and Michelle Schaeffer, RN, representing themselves, testified in support of
HB 4779. Questions and discussion followed.
Jessica Rodriguez and Cara Erickson, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery
Association, testified with a neutral position on HB 4779. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4779, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Pennock, representing the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
The Chair laid HB 5302 before the committee:
HB 5302
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 273b (MCL
330.1273b), as added by 2020 PA 402.
Representative DeBoyer, joined by Patrick Patterson and Allison Heerst, representing the
Michigan Association of Recovery Community Organizations, testified in support of HB 5302.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4901, HB 5102 and HB 5313 before the committee:
HB 4901
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17211 and
17603 (MCL 333.17211 and 333.17603),
section 17211 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and
section 17603 as added by 2008 PA 524.
HB 5102
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16620
(MCL 333.16620), as added by 2006 PA 429;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5313
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16211,
16216, 16221, 16226, 16231, 16238, 17033,
and 17533 (MCL 333.16211, 333.16216,
333.16221, 333.16226, 333.16231,
333.16238, 333.17033, and 333.17533),
section 16211 as amended and section 16238
as added by 1993 PA 79, section 16216 as
amended by 2014 PA 413, sections 16221 and
16226 as amended by 2023 PA 209, section
16231 as amended by 2017 PA 249, and
sections 17033 and 17533 as amended by 1994
PA 234, and by adding sections 16211a and
16231b.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4901, but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4901 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. 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 following person submitted a card in support of HB 5102, but did not wish to speak:
James Budd, representing the Michigan Dental Association.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5102 with recommendation. 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 following people submitted a card in support of HB 5313, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Dana C. Yuzon, MD, representing herself.
Daniel Ryan, representing himself.
Abdul-Rahman Albeiruti, MD, representing themself.
Dr. George Pappas, representing himself.
David T. Walsworth, representing himself.
Miriam Schteingart, representing herself.
Joan M. Cramer, representing herself.
James Sondheimer, representing himself.
Dr. Kala Ramasamy, representing themself.
Anthony Zacharek, MD, representing himself.
Katia Asali, representing herself.
David S. Weingarden, representing David S. Weingarden MD & Associates, PC.
David Boechler, representing himself.
Millie Willy, representing herself.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5313 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. 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 Foreman 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
10:14 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 18,
2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Lightner.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone
Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 21, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4949 before the committee:
HB 4949
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1989 PA 269, entitled "An act
to provide civil immunity to persons who
operate or use certain sport shooting ranges;
and to regulate the application of state and
local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances
regarding sport shooting ranges," by amending
sections 2 and 2a (MCL 691.1542 and
691.1542a), section 2 as amended and section
2a as added by 1994 PA 250.
Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 4949. Questions and discussions followed.
David Van Lopik, representing the Michigan United Conservation Club, testified in support of HB
4949. Questions and discussions followed.
Heather Cole, representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 4949.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4949, but did not wish to speak:
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners
(MCRGO).
Shanda Greco, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
Nicholas Buggia, representing the National Rifle Association.
Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry, Inc.
Robert I Mitchell II, representing himself.
The Chair laid HB 5157 and HB 5158 before the committee:
HB 5157
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to
750.568) by adding section 89a.
HB 5158
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d),
as amended by 2023 PA 208.
Representative Kuhn testified in support of HB 5157 and HB 5158. Questions and discussions
followed.
Tony Buffa and Lt. Bryan Wood, both representing the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, testified
in support of HB 5157 and HB 5158. Questions and discussions followed.
Heather Cole, representing herself, testified in opposition of HB 5157 and HB 5158.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5157 and HB 5158, but did not wish to
speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5157 and HB 5158, but did not wish to
speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:06 AM.
Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 18,
2026
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin,
Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and
Wooden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 04, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5430 before the committee:
HB 5430
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 12501
(MCL 333.12501), as amended by 2004 PA
408, and by adding section 12510a.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5430 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-7:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn and Wortz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
The Chair laid HB 5210 before the committee:
HB 5210
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 47331 (MCL
324.47331), as added by 1995 PA 57.
Representative Alexander explained the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 5210.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5210. The motion prevailed
17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5210 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at
12:08 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators Santana, Geiss and Runestad


evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Anthony (C), McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Irwin, Hertel, Camilleri, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Cavanagh, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga and Theis

Absent: Senators Santana, Shink and Outman

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:43 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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

Joint

meeting held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Daley


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS submitted the following:

Joint

meeting held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C) and Theis

Excused: Senator Santana


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 19, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Economic Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Hoadley.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie and Tate.
Absent: Rep. Coffia.
Excused: Rep. Coffia.
Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 22, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5031 before the committee:
HB 5031
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled
"Recodified tax increment financing act," by
amending sections 402, 412a, and 412b (MCL
125.4402, 125.4412a, and 125.4412b), section
402 as amended by 2023 PA 312.
Representative Robinson, Luke Bonner, representing Sterling Heights SmartZone, Haley Bradley,
Assistant City Manager of the City of Sterling Heights, and Paula Macpherson, representing
Velocity, testified in support of HB 5031. Questions and discussions followed.
Nora VandenBrink, representing Lakeshore Advantage- Holland, testified in support of HB 5031.
Paul Krutko, representing Ann Arbor SPARK and the Economic Development Leaders of
Michigan, testified in support of HB 5031.
Jillian Winn, representing the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, Lansing Regional SmartZone,
testified in support of HB 5031. Questions and discussions followed.
David Washburn, representing the Michigan State University Research Foundation, testified in
support of HB 5031.
Abbie Tykocki, representing the Lansing Local Development Finance Authority SmartZone,
testified in support of HB 5031.
Harrison Leffel-Jones, representing the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, testified in support of
HB 5031.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5031, but did not wish to speak:
Mark Vanderpool, City Manager for the City of Sterling Heights.
Erik Larson, representing the Impression 5 Science Center.
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Traci Riehl, representing the Greater Lansing Regional SmartZone Board.
December Day, representing Michigan State University Extension.
Vince Nystrom and Joe Theil, representing Innovate Marquette SmartZone.
Representative Tate moved to excuse Representative Coffia from the meeting. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at
11:21 AM.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@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, February 19, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 22, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5232 and HB 5233 before the committee:
HB 5232
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1955 PA 133, entitled "An act
to provide for the granting of military leaves
and providing re-employment protection for
officers and enlisted men of the military or
naval forces of the state or of the United
States," by amending section 3a (MCL
32.273a), as added by 2005 PA 8.
HB 5233
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to require certain employers to provide
paid military leave for certain members of
those employers; and to provide certain
conditions for the use of paid military leave.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5233, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5233. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5232 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5233 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HCR 2 and HB 5151 before the committee:
HCR 2
(Rep. Meerman)
A concurrent resolution prescribing the Rules
of the Legislature for Selecting
Commissioners to an Article V Convention.
HB 5151
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to prohibit a commissioner representing
this state at a convention under Article V of the
Constitution of the United States from
exceeding that commissioner's scope of
authority; to prohibit an individual from
bribing, threatening, intimidating, or
obstructing a commissioner; and to prescribe
penalties.
At 9:06 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:06 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Meerman, and Sarah Santana, representing the Convention of States, testified in
support of HB 5151 and HCR 2. Questions and discussion followed.
Robert Bonhag testified in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2.
Chester Grant testified in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2.
Kurt O’Keefe testified in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2.
Natalie Hansen testified in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2, but did not wish to
speak:
Marilynn Grant.
Kelly Oldford.
Laura Murphy.
Rick Taylor.
Charles Johns.
John Poelstra.
Michelle Connolly.
Robert Simpson.
Susan Loubert.
George Moorman.
James Gallant.
Michael Mallon.
John Phillips.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:35
AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 19, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 22, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5343 before the committee:
HB 5343
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as
amended by 2021 PA 19.
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Association, testified in support of HB
5343. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5343, but did not wish to speak:
Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5343. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 5343 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5450 and HB 5451 before the committee:
HB 5450
(Rep. Beson)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending section 3113 (MCL
289.3113), as amended by 2016 PA 188.
HB 5451
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending section 6135 (MCL
289.6135), as amended by 2012 PA 178, and
by adding sections 2130 and 6115a.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5450 and HB 5451, but did not wish to
speak:
Derek Dalling, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5450, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5451. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rigas moved to report out HB 5451 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5450 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4908 and HB 4909 before the committee:
HB 4908
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
1203a (MCL 339.1203a), as amended by 2018
PA 387.
HB 4909
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
1205a (MCL 339.1205a), as added by 2020
PA 20.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4908 and HB 4909, but did not wish to
speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Representative Rigas moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4908. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4908 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4909. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4909 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5045 and HB 5046 before the committee:
HB 5045
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966,"
by amending sections 48g and 48i (MCL
125.1448g and 125.1448i), section 48g as
added by 1981 PA 173 and section 48i as
amended by 2004 PA 540.
HB 5046
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
sections 3232 and 3240 (MCL 600.3232 and
600.3240), section 3240 as amended by 2019
PA 130.
Representative O'Neal testified in support of HB 5045 and HB 5046.
Stu Sanders, representing the Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds, testified in support of
HB 5045 and HB 5046. Questions and discussions followed.
Roxana Zaha, representing the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified in
support of HB 5045 and HB 5046.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5045 and HB 5046, but did not wish to
speak:
Shawan Cecil, representing the MI Realtors.
The Chair laid HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532 before the committee:
HB 5529
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land
division act," by amending sections 109, 148,
and 186 (MCL 560.109, 560.148, and
560.186), section 109 as amended by 2019 PA
23 and section 186 as amended by 1992 PA
214.
HB 5530
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
"Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending
section 201 (MCL 125.3201) and by adding
section 205f.
HB 5531
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
"Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending
section 501 (MCL 125.3501), as amended by
2008 PA 12.
HB 5532
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
"Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending
section 403 (MCL 125.3403).
At 9:33 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:34 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn called the committee back to order.
Chair Aragona testified in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532. Questions and
discussions followed.
Representative Grant testified in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532. Questions
and discussions followed.
At 10:01 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn laid the committee at ease.
At 10:03 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Erica Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan, testified in
support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532.
Lauren Strickland and Joel Arnold, both representing Abundant Housing of Michigan, testified in
support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532. Questions and discussions followed.
Shawan Cecil, representing the MI Realtors, testified in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531
and HB 5532.
Christine Simon, representing the GR Chamber, testified in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB
5531 and HB 5532.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center, testified in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB
5531 and HB 5532.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5529, HB 5530, HB
5531 and HB 5532, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
John LaMacchia and Jen Rigterink, both representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5529, HB 5530 and
HB 5531, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532,
but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Bowman, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority
(MSHDA).
Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing the Americans for Prosperity Michigan.
Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
Matt Sowash, representing Zillow.
John LaPorto, representing Airbnb.
Ben Poulson, representing the Michigan League of Conservative Voters.
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association.
Abby Clark, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan (CEDAM).
Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Mariah Walton, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
YIMBY Oakland County.
Joel Arnold, representing Communities First, Inc.
Strong Towns Flint.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5531, but did not wish to speak:
Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB
5532, but did not wish to speak:
Nikki Hartley, representing SEMCOG.
Tim Wolff, AICP, representing the Village of Lake Isabella.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at
10:26 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 428, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 19, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 428, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati
and Herzberg.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 04, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5217 and HB 5219 before the committee:
HB 5217
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade
A milk law of 2001," by amending sections 30
and 68 (MCL 288.500 and 288.538), as
amended by 2008 PA 136.
HB 5219
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending sections 1107, 1109, and
6140 (MCL 289.1107, 289.1109, and
289.6140), section 1107 as amended by 2016
PA 188, section 1109 as amended by 2018 PA
92, and section 6140 as added by 2007 PA 114,
and by adding sections 4102a and 4102b.
Ashley Armstrong and Chelsea Boles, representing Grazing Life Farms, and Jesse Meerman,
representing the Green Pastures Dairy, testified in support of HB 5217 and HB 5219. Questions
and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5217 and HB 5219, but did not wish to
speak:
Scott Corrin, representing the Dairy Farmers of America.
Sheila Burkhart, representing the Michigan Milk Producers.
Jason Wadaga, representing the Michigan Dairy Founders Association.
Mike Witkooski, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5217 and HB 5219, but did not wish to
speak:
Ben Moulton
Carrie Tobin
McKenna Mouton
T. J. Mendiola
David Heraowitz
Joe Dvossos
Eli Tobin
Rica Hitchcock
Kate Porter
Karen Murphy
Gibson Tobin
Ellen Tobin
James Tobin
Dianne Tobin
Isaac Tobin
Cynthia Harris
Erin Barber
Christine Myers
Michael Uanter
Thomas O’Connor
Christina Vastavdis
Uvista Cobb
Judith Cilibvaise
Kaeterina Pfeiffer
Lisa Hauck
Colette Hones
David Jones
Shannon Tezil
Rachel Baller
Jaclyn Carreri
Anna Vickers
Jennifer C.
Lucas Stull
Carolyn Scully
David Connor
David Alexaii
Emili Lauble
Karen Kane
Carla Karel
Karen deArment
Antoinette Uuhne
Eric Pulleyblanu
Kay Tupala
Curtis Pauline
Timothy Titus
Lynn Ditto
Steve VonDobschutz
Cecily Bierlein
Angela Wolf
Annelle Marshall
Shauna Robison
Juliana Kelly
Megan Hogan
Madison Asher
Ann North
Evelyn Wujcik
Pamela Turchi
John Soper
Elizabeth Gabet
Lorraine Beavon
Wendy Smith
Ryan North
Kim Kemske
Angela Jamoua
Jack Lucker
Mary Carlin
Nicki North
Misty Kirkconnell
Leslie Kokx
Davis Born
Irene Blake
Becky Thompson
Michael Tarrant
Paula Dombrowski
Ashley Hickel
Anne Jankowski
Susan Day
Scott Anson
Bridget Messner
Ashley DeSteiger
Sheila Earl
Marceline Perez
Sarah Theil
Peggy R
Scott Wilkins
Kimberly Carey
Monica VanCamp
Grace Cummings
Cynthia Maier
Lenore Giannola
Kristi Rieder
Sonyia Pfeiffer
Michielle Mackety
Carly Jakstys
Michelle Harrast
Charles Alcini
Sheila Nemethy
Katie Shankle
Brett Jones
Susan Newman
Bea Sturgis
Mary Lowe
Cassidy Ellis
Ashley Matles
Kendall Tewell
Renee Noomie
Chelsea Dahlberg
Benedict Gregor
Thomas Rollmann
James King
Maurita Gregor
Keely Sheldon
Jim Gregor
Teresa Gregor
Kathy Bertram
Judy Togerst
Alaina Bos
Mali Barris
Gary Smith
Nany Smith
James Barker
Jane Knapp
Emma Gray
Kathy Vantine
Mary Berger
Lynn Carlino
Sherry Hall
Nicole Scott
Sarah Hewines
Delaney Fritz
Paul Walker
Sandra Lawrance
James Tirpack
Jill Brege
Eileen Koranos
Thomas Herrman
Karen Mason
Kimberly Ziegler
Cynthia Zimbar
Maggie Daniels
Brenda Tersigni
Marcy Adelman
Nancy Kim
Ralph Leino
Deb Clark
Frank Scola
Steven Adams
Michelle Kinna
Nicole Asher
Alexandra Lambertson
Theresa McCaffery
Debra Laskowski
Charlotte Randazzo
Sheryl Marzonie
McKenzie VandeWeerd
Nanette Vaughn
Samantha Boweis
Howard Newkirk
Connie Demkowicz
Larry Rodriguez
Lynn Tapper
Christina Aube
Leah Kaschalk
Rachele Richardson
Kendra Gregory
Jessica Groves
Jill Barnett
Shannon Riopelle
Susan Durkee
Sherry Ford
Marybeth Durland
Glenda Warner
Steven Byle
Bonita Esch
Angela Sweebe-Ware
Rachael Kujawa
Kevin Schmitt
Kimberly Schmitt
Margaret Walsh
Denise Bannasch
Stephan Barry
Bernard Wezner
Austin Hindman
Judith Robare
Elizabeth Crabtree
Kristy DeVos
Melissa Wagner
Mark Palazzo
Donna Hobusch
Barbara Rotary
Rachel Beckwith
William Watson
Marge Curtis
Cynthia Ulrich
Ardith Ayotte
Theresa Conarty
Judy Huffman
Elouise Reeves
Holly Hogan
Austin Brown
Ronald Frommert
Julie Acosta
Laura Kent
Antoinette Pucillo
Christine Gordon
Lenore Pacitto
Paul Heimerdinger
Jean Zalocki
Nancy Merlo
Susan Wascha
Michelle Petry
Carly Bermensolo
Karen Soloman
Ana Maria Tutulan
Luke Stephenson
Judy VonDobschutz
David Micoff
Curt Barnese
Sherri Throop
Elizabeth Swope
Denise Couch
Maricar Collins
Dennis Wasko
Jaclyn Steinbruch
Cherly Murphy
Ashley Armstrong
Penny Harris
Eileen Augustine
Robert Carl
Josh Harris
Susan Dodsworth
Yvonne Rule
Cynthia Ulrich
Kurt Ulrich
Pam Alsheimer
Jim Marzolino
Carolyn Armstrong
Dean Armstrong
Sarah Embree
Brandon Embree
The Chair laid HB 5150 before the committee:
HB 5150
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16204,
16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and 18709
(MCL 333.16204, 333.16344, 333.18701,
333.18703, 333.18707, and 333.18709),
section 16204 as amended by 2005 PA 273
and sections 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and
18709 as added by 2004 PA 3, and by adding
sections 18710 and 18712.
Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 5150. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 5249 before the committee:
HB 5249
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 20920
(MCL 333.20920), as amended by 2014 PA
413.
Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 5249. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5249, but did not wish to speak:
Chardaé Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
At 11:09 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:10 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona called the committee back to order.
Majority Vice Chair Aragona laid HB 5386 before the committee:
HB 5386
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
4621 and 4625 (MCL 500.4621 and
500.4625), section 4621 as amended by 2018
PA 397 and section 4625 as added by 2008 PA
29.
Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 5386.
Jennie Gies, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified
in support of HB 5386.
At 11:14 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona laid the committee at ease.
At 11:15 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4790 before the committee:
HB 4790
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17033 and
17533 (MCL 333.17033 and 333.17533), as
amended by 1994 PA 234.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4790. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4790 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4899 before the committee:
HB 4899
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17213
(MCL 333.17213), as added by 2007 PA 19.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4899 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4932 before the committee:
HB 4932
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17731
(MCL 333.17731), as amended by 2014 PA
285.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4932 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4934 before the committee:
HB 4934
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 18223
(MCL 333.18223), as amended by 2018 PA
24.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4934 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
11:17 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Santana and Bellino


evidence_text:
The Committee on Energy and Environment submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 11:15 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Lauwers and Bellino

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:56 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: Good morning everyone. We're going to call this meeting to order of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary. Uh today is February 19th. If you didn't want to be here this morning for any particular


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Election Integrity was called to order by Chair Smit.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and
Xiong.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 03, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5032 before the committee:
HB 5032
(Rep. Kelly)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1361 (MCL 380.1361), as amended by 2003
PA 299.
Representative Kelly and Richard Poljan IV, representing the Citizens for Responsible School
Finance, testified in support of HB 5032. Questions and discussions followed.
Nicole Lee, representing the Vote No Ballot Committee, testified in support of HB 5032.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5032, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun Intermediate School District.
Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA.
Brian Keim, representing School Equity.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5032, but did not wish to speak:
Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network.
The Chair laid HB 4583 and HB 4584 before the committee:
HB 4583
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending
sections 24f and 36 (MCL 211.24f and
211.36), section 24f as amended by 2000 PA
244 and section 36 as amended by 1997 PA
138.
HB 4584
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending
sections 312, 641, and 821 (MCL 168.312,
168.641, and 168.821), section 312 as
amended by 2013 PA 253, section 641 as
amended by 2015 PA 197, and section 821 as
amended by 2018 PA 614.
Representative Maddock testified in support of HB 4583 and HB 4584. Questions and discussions
followed.
Roger Belknap, representing the Ottawa County Commissioner, testified in support of HB 4583
and HB 4584. Questions and discussions followed.
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in support of HB
4583 and 4584. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Maddock returned to answer questions from the committee.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4583, but did not wish to speak:
Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community Colleges Association.
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4583 and HB 4584, but did not wish to
speak:
Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity.
Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Robert Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4583 and HB 4584, but did not wish to
speak:
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA.
Abe Dane, representing the Hillsdale County Clerk.
Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun Intermediate School District.
Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4583. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4584. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5467 before the committee:
HB 5467
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending
sections 165, 169, 195, 198, 255, 260, 352, and
357 (MCL 168.165, 168.169, 168.195,
168.198, 168.255, 168.260, 168.352, and
168.357), sections 165, 195, 198, 255, 352,
and 357 as amended by 2012 PA 276 and
section 169 as amended by 1990 PA 7.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5467, but did not wish to speak:
Thomas Luckett, representing the Michigan Democratic Party.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5467 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
The Chair laid HB 5468 before the committee:
HB 5468
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending
sections 303, 386, 544c, and 590h (MCL
168.303, 168.386, 168.544c, and 168.590h),
sections 303, 544c, and 590h as amended by
2018 PA 650 and section 386 as amended by
2014 PA 94, and by adding section 544g.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5468 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4583, HB 4584, HB 5032, HB 5467 and
HB 5468, but did not wish to speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:51
a.m.
Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Noon.
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Pavlov moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 16, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4696 and HB 4697 before the committee:
HB 4696
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled
"Guardianship assistance act," by amending
section 2 (MCL 722.872), as amended by 2023
PA 69.
HB 4697
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled
"Guardianship assistance act," by amending
section 4 (MCL 722.874), as amended by 2023
PA 69.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697, but did not wish to
speak:
Adam Stacey, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Children & Families.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4696 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes
and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fox moved to report out HB 4697 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes
and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5387 before the committee:
HB 5387
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to amend 2012 PA 176, entitled
"Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical
alert act," by amending section 2 (MCL
28.712).
Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 5387.
Tim Poxen, representing the American Legion, testified in support of HB 5387. Questions and
discussions followed.
Robert Bull, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5387.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
12:32 PM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. JAY DEBOYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas,
Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 04, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee the Discussion on the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Representative Pohutsky gave testimony on the Michigan Department of Corrections. Questions
and discussion followed.
Laresha Thornton gave testimony on the Michigan Department of Corrections. Questions and
discussion followed.
Andi Allen gave testimony on the Michigan Department of Corrections. Questions and discussion
followed.
Keith Barber, the Michigan Legislative Corrections Ombudsman, gave testimony on the Michigan
Department of Corrections. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak, but due to the time constraints were
unable to speak:
Michael Edmund, Power of Attorney for LeAnn Thompson.
Shawanna Vaughn, representing Silent Cry Inc.
Trische Duckworth, representing Survivors Speak.
Jennifer Evans, representing the Ann Arbor Indivisible.
Jamie Hein, representing Prisoner Victims and VMich.
Lawanda Hollister, representing Incarcerated Women.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at
10:27 AM.
Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Geiss (C), Klinefelt , Hertel, Chang, McBroom and Victory

Excused: Senators Wojno, McCann, Bellino and Bumstead


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 8:00 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, February 25,
2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Lightner.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone
Carter, Hope and Breen.
Absent: Rep. Scott.
Excused: Rep. Scott.
Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative Schuette moved to excuse Representative Scott from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5125 and HB 5126 before the committee:
HB 5125
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to
750.568) by adding section 356e.
HB 5126
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 16r of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16r), as
amended by 2002 PA 279.
Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5125. The motion prevailed 7-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette and Tyrone Carter.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hope and Breen.
Representative Harris testified in support of HB 5125 and HB 5126. Questions and discussions
followed.
Representative Frisbie testified in support of HB 5125 and HB 5126. Questions and discussions
followed.
Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroads Association, testified in support of HB 5125 and
HB 5126. Questions and discussions followed.
Paul Brady, Supervisory Special Agent, representing CSX Transportation, testified in support of
HB 5125 and HB 5126. Questions and discussions followed.
Paul Roosen, representing the Autowarehousing Company, testified in support of HB 5125 and
HB 5126. Questions and discussions followed.
Jill Sokacz, representing the Michigan Trucking Association, testified in support of HB 5125 and
HB 5126. Questions and discussions followed.
Ashley Kordish, representing Ralph Moyle Inc., testified in support of HB 5125 and HB 5126.
Questions and discussions followed.
Kaitlyn Holmecki, representing the American Trucking Association, testified in support of HB
5125 and HB 5126. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5125 and HB 5126, but did not wish to
speak:
Dave Worthmas, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Rusty Orben, representing CSX Transportation.
Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5125, but did not wish to speak:
George Cook, representing General Motors.
Valerie Knol, representing Stellantis.
Angela Ayers, representing the Ford Motor Company.
The Chair laid HB 5425 and HB 5426 before the committee:
HB 5425
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled "Sex
offenders registration act," (MCL 28.721 to
28.730) by adding section 5d.
HB 5426
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b),
as amended by 2023 PA 22.
Representative Bierlein testified in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426. Questions and discussions
followed.
Logan Christian, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426. Questions
and discussions followed.
Danielle Helwig, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426. Questions
and discussions followed.
Jeremy Teddy, representing Representative Bierlein, testified in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426.
Questions and discussions followed.
Jessica Zimbelman, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, testified in
opposition of HB 5425 and HB 5426.
Miriam Aukerman, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5425 and
HB 5426.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426,
but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Kathie Gourlay, representing the Michigan Citizens for Justice.
Don Campbell, representing the Citizens for Justice.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426, but did not wish to
speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426, but did not wish to
speak:
John Gourlay, representing himself.
Marie Campbell, representing herself.
Kay Perry, representing MI-CURE.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:40 AM.
Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JERRY NEYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 26, 2026
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, Dievendorf,
Rheingans and Skaggs.
Absent: Rep. Paiz.
Excused: Rep. Paiz.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 11, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The chair laid a presentation on the USDA Farm Service Agency before the committee.
Joel Johnson and David Russ, representing the USDA Farm Service Agency, gave a presentation
on the wide range of services the USDA offers to farms. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Kunse moved to excuse Representative Paiz from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:30
AM.
Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 26, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Economic Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Hoadley.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie, Tate and Coffia.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5031 before the committee:
HB 5031
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled
"Recodified tax increment financing act," by
amending sections 402, 412a, and 412b (MCL
125.4402, 125.4412a, and 125.4412b), section
402 as amended by 2023 PA 312.
Representative Robinson testified in support of proposed substitute (H-2) to HB 5031. Questions
and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5031, but did not wish to speak:
Maureen Donohue Krauss, representing the Detroit Regional Partnership.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5031. The motion prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie and Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Coffia.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5031 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie and Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Coffia.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at
10:38 AM.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 26, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5151 and HCR 2 before the committee:
HB 5151
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to prohibit a commissioner representing
this state at a convention under Article V of the
Constitution of the United States from
exceeding that commissioner's scope of
authority; to prohibit an individual from
bribing, threatening, intimidating, or
obstructing a commissioner; and to prescribe
penalties.
HCR 2
(Rep. Meerman)
A concurrent resolution prescribing the Rules
of the Legislature for Selecting
Commissioners to an Article V Convention.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5151 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Rep. Fitzgerald.
Pass: Rep. McFall.
Representative Harris moved to report out HCR 2 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Rep. Fitzgerald.
Pass: Rep. McFall.
The Chair laid HB 5340 before the committee:
HB 5340
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101
to 18.1594) by adding section 427.
Mei Bowers, representing the Office of Representative Paquette, testified in support of HB 5340.
Questions and discussions followed.
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5340. Questions
and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:16
AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 26, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati,
Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Reps. Wendzel, Thompson, Whitsett and Neeley.
Excused: Reps. Wendzel, Thompson, Whitsett and Neeley.
Representative Rigas moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5517 before the committee:
HB 5517
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding sections 279 and 679.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5517, but did not wish to speak:
Chuck Riegle, representing TOMRA.
Derek Bajama, representing the Michigan Beverage Association.
Nick Kronsbein, representing UBCR.
Tom Emmerich, representing Schupan.
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5517 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati,
Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5227, HB 5228 and HB 5229 before the committee:
HB 5227
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2512 (MCL 339.2512), as amended by 2024
PA 122.
HB 5228
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2517 (MCL 339.2517), as amended by 2008
PA 91.
HB 5229
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2512d (MCL 339.2512d), as amended by 2016
PA 502.
Representative Fairbairn testified in support of HB 5227, HB 5228 and HB 5229. Questions and
discussions followed.
Brian Westrin, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of HB 5227, HB 5228 and
HB 5229. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5227, HB 5228 and HB 5229,
but did not wish to speak:
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5229, but did not wish to speak:
Ryan Roth, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers.
The Chair laid HB 5122 before the committee:
HB 5122
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL
436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 202.
Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 5122. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Linting moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel, Thompson, Whitsett and
Neeley 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
9:30 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, February 26, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 428, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati
and Herzberg.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5343 before the committee:
HB 5343
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as
amended by 2021 PA 19.
Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 5343. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5343. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5343 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Posthumus.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5343, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
The Chair laid HB 5217 before the committee:
HB 5217
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade
A milk law of 2001," by amending sections 30
and 68 (MCL 288.500 and 288.538), as
amended by 2008 PA 136.
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5217 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Herzberg.
Nays: Reps. Witwer and Liberati.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5219 before the committee:
HB 5219
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending sections 1107, 1109, and
6140 (MCL 289.1107, 289.1109, and
289.6140), section 1107 as amended by 2016
PA 188, section 1109 as amended by 2018 PA
92, and section 6140 as added by 2007 PA 114,
and by adding sections 4102a and 4102b.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5219 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Herzberg.
Nays: Reps. Witwer and Liberati.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5249 before the committee:
HB 5249
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 20920
(MCL 333.20920), as amended by 2014 PA
413.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5249. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5249 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5386 before the committee:
HB 5386
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
4621 and 4625 (MCL 500.4621 and
500.4625), section 4621 as amended by 2018
PA 397 and section 4625 as added by 2008 PA
29.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5386 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:42 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4908 before the committee:
HB 4908
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
1203a (MCL 339.1203a), as amended by 2018
PA 387.
Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4908. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4908. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4908 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4908, but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 5234 before the committee:
HB 5234
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section
217c (MCL 257.217c), as amended by 2022
PA 224.
Representative BeGole testified in support of HB 5234. Questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
10:50 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Election Integrity was called to order by Chair Smit.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Smit, Fox, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Absent: Rep. Outman.
Excused: Rep. Outman.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4765 before the committee:
HB 4765
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending
sections 493a, 493b, 495, 509gg, and 509ii
(MCL 168.493a, 168.493b, 168.495,
168.509gg, and 168.509ii), section 493a as
amended and section 493b as added by 2023
PA 268, sections 495 and 509gg as amended
by 2023 PA 258, and section 509ii as amended
by 2023 PA 257, and by adding section 496c.
Representative Woolford and Bill Richardson, the Waterloo Township Clerk testified in support of
HB 4765. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4765. The motion prevailed 5-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Pass: None.
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 4765.
Melanie Macey, representing Promote the Vote, testified in opposition to HB 4765. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4765, but did not wish to speak:
Nomi Joyrich, representing Jews for a Secular Democracy.
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Thomas Luckett, representing the Michigan Democratic Party.
Tony Gant, representing Voting Access for All.
Sandra Sorini Elser, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Eric Welsby, representing Detroit Disability Power.
Kelly Stanton Fordon, representing Indivisible Metro Detroit.
Lori Cheshure, representing Indivisible Metro Detroit.
Nancy Taylor, representing Indivisible Metro Detroit.
Noelle Perry, representing Indivisible Metro Detroit.
Marianne O’Connor, representing Indivisible Metro Detroit.
Usha Bhatt, representing Macomb Defenders Rising.
Rev. Karen C. Lewis, representing St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Cathy Radner, representing Jews for Secular Democracy.
Cathy Radner, representing Jews for Secular Democracy.
Carol Goldsmith, representing Jews for Secular Democracy.
Sommer Foster, representing Michigan Voices.
Audrey, representing Indivisible Metro Detroit.
Chenita W. Gary, representing Our Own Wall Street.
Lindsey Block, representing Indivisible Metro Detroit.
Athena German, representing Downriver United 734.
Charles Thomas Jr., representing When You Vote – I Win.
Antoinette McDaniel, representing Michigan United Action.
Christine Suave, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center.
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, representing Voters Not Politicians.
Barbra Steer, representing Voting Access for All Coalition.
Lisa Lenchner Rosenbaum, representing the Michigan Democratic Party Senior Caucus.
Lynn Lieberman, representing the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan
Frances Marlene Cook, representing the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan
Susan VanDeventer, representing the League of Women Voters.
Denise Cruz, representing the League of Women Voters.
Mary Jo Ebert, representing the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network
Simone Schicker, representing Jews for a Secular Democracy.
Marianne Perraut, representing Concerned Citizens Oak Park Area.
Susan Nelmes.
Kay Perry.
Clara Elinger Pesis.
Jean Goddard.
Susan Striker.
Theresa O’Brien.
Loretta Darnell.
Elizabeth Cheslak.
Casey Columbus.
Martha Szilagyi.
Keeley Jones.
Elizabeth Cato.
Efi Chavez.
Barbara Hillman.
Denise Jacob, RN, PhD.
Claudia Kraus Piper.
Tara Cohen.
Helena Daley.
Marilyn Nathanson.
Torrey Shawe.
Marilyn Mossman.
Jacqueline Curry.
Marcia Goodrich.
Elizabeth A. Hakola.
Suzanne Ross.
Reverend Kim Newport.
Christopher Klimowicz.
Risha Ring.
Amy Lilienfeld.
Kathleen Johnson.
Amanda Feifer O'Brien.
Matt Gullo.
Beverly Wolf.
Kathleen M Gerus.
Leah Klass.
Norma J. Bailey.
Laura Larson.
Lisa Zucker.
Zandra Richardson.
Emily Jernberg.
Anne Whitney Shuck.
Kelly Goldberg.
Ellen Gelerman.
Beth Kafkakis.
Mary McGeehan.
Quinlan Shuck.
Donna L. Armistead.
Emily Stout.
Audrey McMullen.
Jennifer Evanson.
Karen Sundberg.
Meredith R. Holtz.
Jonathan Rubin.
Judy Stone.
Elaine Carter.
Alice J. McKeage.
Carol Erickson.
Mary Bowler.
Lee Schottenfels.
Sarah Morisot.
Cynthia Guido.
Jennifer Everland.
Khrys X. Myrddin.
Claire Stroker.
Helen Stajninger.
Gale Barr.
Ronald Smith.
Lori Boyce.
Charles Carpenter.
Karen B Kurcz.
Jean Cooper.
Mary O'Neill.
Marilyn Moser.
Gina Lantz.
Lori Miller.
Emerson Lantz.
Jennifer Glotzhober.
Elizabeth Oala.
Francine Dolins, Ph.D.
Linda Dominik.
Leon Faulkender.
Julie Carson.
Emily Baker.
Kirk Bennett.
Rebecca Covel-German.
Sharon Gourdji.
Sara Kravitz.
Andrew Lantz.
Audrey Pleasant.
Diane Reed.
The Chair laid HB 4583 before the committee:
HB 4583
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending
sections 24f and 36 (MCL 211.24f and
211.36), section 24f as amended by 2000 PA
244 and section 36 as amended by 1997 PA
138.
A substitute (H-1) to HB 4583 was previously adopted at the February 24, 2026, meeting.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4583 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 5-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4583, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Dillon Geshel, representing the Michigan Library Association.
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The Chair laid HB 4584 before the committee:
HB 4584
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending
sections 312, 641, and 821 (MCL 168.312,
168.641, and 168.821), section 312 as
amended by 2013 PA 253, section 641 as
amended by 2015 PA 197, and section 821 as
amended by 2018 PA 614.
A substitute (H-1) to HB 4584 was previously adopted at the February 24, 2026, meeting.
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4584 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 5-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4584, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4583 and HB 4584, but did not wish to
speak:
Katie Cavanaugh, representing the Okemos Schools Board of Education.
Diane Worden.
Susan Nelmes.
Kay Perry.
The Chair laid HB 5032 before the committee:
HB 5032
(Rep. Kelly)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1361 (MCL 380.1361), as amended by 2003
PA 299.
Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 5032 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
5-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Pass: None.
Representative Fox moved to excuse Representative Outman from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:42
AM.
Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Noon.
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4954 before the committee:
HB 4954
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 195, entitled "Police
officer's and fire fighter's survivor tuition grant
act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3,
and 4 (MCL 390.1241, 390.1242, 390.1243,
and 390.1244), the title and sections 1 and 4 as
amended by 2012 PA 470 and sections 2 and 3
as amended by 2021 PA 127.
Representative Woolford, testified in support of HB 4954. Questions and discussions followed.
Edwin Moore, representing the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and Medical Examiner's
Office, testified in support of HB 4954. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4954, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Wallace, representing the Michigan Association of Medical Examiners.
Jonathan Black, representing Livingston County.
The Chair laid HB 5387 before the committee:
HB 5387
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to amend 2012 PA 176, entitled
"Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical
alert act," by amending section 2 (MCL
28.712).
Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 5387 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
12:24 PM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
REP. MARK TISDEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Finance was called to order by Chair Tisdel.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander,
Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen and Young.
Absent: Rep. Paiz.
Excused: Rep. Paiz.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 16, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5484 before the committee:
HB 5484
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," by amending sections 102,
103, 105, 110, 112, 115, 122, and 123 (MCL
206.102, 206.103, 206.105, 206.110, 206.112,
206.115, 206.122, and 206.123), sections 102,
103, 105, and 110 as amended by 2011 PA 38
and section 115 as amended by 2011 PA 178;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
At 10:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie called the committee back to order.
Representative Tisdel, joined by Bob Doyle and Elizabeth Potocki, representing the Michigan
Association of CPAs, testified in support of HB 5484. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5484, but did not wish to speak:
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
At 10:49 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie laid the committee at ease.
At 10:50 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5497 before the committee:
HB 5497
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1977 PA 135, entitled "An act
to prohibit certain mortgage lending practices
by a credit granting institution; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the commissioner of the
financial institutions bureau in relation to those
practices; to permit the establishment of local
mortgage review boards; and to provide
remedies and penalties," by amending the title
and sections 1 and 2 (MCL 445.1601 and
445.1602), the title and section 2 as amended
by 1993 PA 43 and section 1 as amended by
2012 PA 444.
Representative Schuette, joined by Allyson McLean, representing Rocket Mortgage, testified in
support of HB 5497. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5497, but did not wish to speak:
Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Tabitha Zimny, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association.
The Chair laid HB 5318 before the committee:
HB 5318
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," by amending sections
4o and 4q (MCL 205.54o and 205.54q),
section 4o as amended by 2018 PA 249 and
section 4q as amended by 2018 PA 530.
Representative Frisbie testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 5318.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5318, but did not wish to speak:
Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Dan Behm, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5318. The motion prevailed 12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Breen and Young.
Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5318 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona
and Schuette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen and Young.
Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representative Paiz from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 11:03
AM.
Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair Outman.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Absent: Reps. Wortz and Andrews.
Excused: Reps. Wortz and Andrews.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 03, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5328, HB 5329, HB 5330, HB 5331 and HB 5332 before the committee:
HB 5328
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled
"Unmanned aircraft systems act," (MCL
259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 10.
HB 5329
(Rep. Schriver)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101
to 18.1594) by adding section 261g.
HB 5330
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled
"Unmanned aircraft systems act," (MCL
259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 16.
HB 5331
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101
to 18.1594) by adding section 261g.
HB 5332
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled
"Unmanned aircraft systems act," (MCL
259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 6.
Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation on S.H.I.E.L.D Michigan.
Representative Bruck gave a presentation on S.H.I.E.L.D. Michigan and Federal Preemption 101.
Representative Bruck, testified in support of HB 5328, HB 5329, HB 5330, HB 5331 and HB
5332. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Conlin, testified in support of HB 5328, HB 5329, HB 5330, HB 5331 and HB
5332. Questions and discussions followed.
Bryan Budds, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation Aeronautics, testified with
no position on HB 5328, HB 5329, HB 5330, HB 5331 and HB 5332. Questions and discussions
followed.
Representative Frisbie moved to excuse Representatives Wortz and Andrews from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at
12:45 PM.
Representative Pat Outman, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Geiss and Damoose


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Shink (C), Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Santana (C), Cherry, Irwin, Cavanagh, Bayer, Klinefelt, Outman, Huizenga and Theis

Excused: Senator Hauck

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

General Government – Thursday, March 5, 2:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

Military, Veterans, State Police – Tuesday, March 10, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

Transportation – Thursday, March 5, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

Labor – Thursday, March 5, 12:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:14 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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evidence_text: House Appropriation Subcommittee on Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will come to order. Um, clerk, will you


evidence_text: Welcome everybody. This is the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Services and it will come to order.


evidence_text: ready. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Medicaid and Behavioral Health will come to order. Mr. Clerk, please take the role. >> Chair Ben Welcome >> here. >> Vice Chair Green.


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