location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Clerk read a letter dated April 21st, 2026, from House Speaker Matt Hall which removed
Representative Karen Whitsett as Minority Vice Chair of the House Committee on Health Policy
and added Representative Angela Witwer as Minority Vice Chair of the House Committee on
Health Policy.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St.
Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Absent: Reps. Tisdel, Brenda Carter and Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Tisdel, Brenda Carter and Whitsett.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 590 and SB 591 before the committee:
SB 590
(Sen. Outman)
A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled "An act
to relieve certain persons from civil liability
when rendering emergency care, when
rendering care to persons involved in
competitive sports under certain
circumstances, or when participating in a mass
immunization program approved by the
department of public health," (MCL 691.1501
to 691.1507) by adding section 8.
SB 591
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 23, entitled "An act
to regulate certain health clubs with respect to
potential medical emergencies; and to provide
for civil sanctions," by amending section 3
(MCL 333.26313).
Senator Outman testified in support of SB 590 and SB 591.
Laura Walker, representing the Michigan Trauma Coalition, testified in support of SB 590 and SB
591.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 590 and SB 591, but did not wish to speak:
Alex Seasock, representing Memorial Healthcare.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association.
Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
The Chair laid HB 5303 before the committee:
HB 5303
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," by amending section 105i
(MCL 400.105i), as added by 2023 PA 279.
Megan Yaskanin, representing the Office of Representative Farhat, testified in support of HB
5303.
Christine Shearer and Carrie Germain, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans,
testified in support of HB 5303. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5303, but did not wish to speak:
Miguel Rodriguez, representing American Pharmacies.
Kate Skaggs, representing Meridian Health Plan.
Dan Frey, representing Molina Health.
Karla Ruest, representing the Professional Convention Management Association.
Rory Lafferty, representing the Health Alliance Plan of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5302 and SB 413 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.
SB 413
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 18221,
18223, 18233, and 18237 (MCL 333.18221,
333.18223, 333.18233, and 333.18237),
section 18221 as amended by 2006 PA 395,
section 18223 as amended by 2018 PA 24,
section 18233 as amended by 1994 PA 234,
and section 18237 as amended by 1998 PA
496.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5302, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Frey, representing Molina Health.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5302. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St.
Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5302 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St.
Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 413, but did not wish to speak:
Megan Blue, representing Mosaic Counseling.
Jess Riley, representing the National Association of Social Workers- Michigan Chapter.
Representative Schmaltz moved to report out SB 413 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St.
Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Meerman moved to excuse Representatives Tisdel, Brenda Carter and Whitsett
from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at
9:51 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, April 22, 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 April 15, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
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.
The following person 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.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426, but did not wish to
speak:
Kate McCracken, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Kay Perry, representing MI-CURE.
Dan Campbell, representing the Michigan Citizens for Justice.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5425 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope and Scott.
Representative Schuette moved to report out HB 5426 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope and Scott.
The Chair laid HB 5719 before the committee:
HB 5719
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 203, entitled
"Prosecuting attorneys coordinating office act
of 1972," by amending sections 2, 3, and 4
(MCL 49.102, 49.103, and 49.104).
Mat Wroby, representing the office of Representative Mueller, testified in support of HB 5719.
Cheri Bruinsma, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council, testified with no
position on HB 5719.
Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 5719 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope and Scott.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5034 before the committee:
HB 5034
(Rep. Kelly)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL
600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 5707.
Nancy Bareham, representing the office of Representative Kelly, testified in support of HB 5034.
Questions and discussions followed.
Rich Spitzer, representing the Saginaw County Commissioner, testified in support of HB 5034.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5034, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4408 and HB 4523 before the committee:
HB 4408
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 224, entitled "Powers
of appointment act of 1967," by amending
sections 5a and 14 (MCL 556.115a and
556.124), section 5a as added and section 14 as
amended by 2012 PA 485.
HB 4523
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates
and protected individuals code," by amending
sections 7105 and 7110 (MCL 700.7105 and
700.7110), as amended by 2024 PA 1.
Representative Wozniak, testified in support of HB 4408 and HB 4523. Questions and discussions
followed.
James Spica, representing the Probate Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 4408 and HB 4523. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 5492 and HB 5493 before the committee:
HB 5492
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to regulate the use of automatic license
plate reader systems by private entities; to
regulate the use of captured license plate data;
and to provide for remedies.
HB 5493
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to regulate the use of automatic license
plate reader systems by state and local
governmental entities; to regulate the use of
captured license plate data; and to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental entities.
Representative Wozniak testified in support of HB 5492 and HB 5493. Questions and discussions
followed.
Representative Wilson testified in support of HB 5492 and HB 5493. Questions and discussions
followed.
Grabrielle Dresner and Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 5492 and HB 5493. Questions and discussions followed.
Ron Wiles, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police, testified in opposition to
HB 5492 and HB 5493. Questions and discussions followed.
Carly Rose Hammond, Councilwoman, representing the City of Saginaw, testified in support of
HB 5492 and HB 5493. Questions and discussions followed.
Rachel Richards and Scott Preston, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy, testified
in support of HB 5492 and HB 5493. Questions and discussions followed.
Maurice Freedman, representing the Lapeer County Tea Party, testified in support of HB 5492 and
HB 5493. Questions and discussions followed.
Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in opposition to HB 5492
and HB 5493. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5492 and HB 5493, but did not wish to
speak:
Tom Lenard, Delhi Township Treasurer.
Michael Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Ben Tenney, 4th Ward Commissioner, representing Bay City.
Charlie Cavell, County Commissioner, representing Oakland County District 19.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5492 and HB 5493, but did not wish to
speak:
Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police.
Pat McGinnis, City Manager, representing the City of Portage.
Jim Curran, representing the Michigan Association of Police Organizations.
Jim Curran, representing the Michigan State Troopers Association.
Jim Curran, representing the Michigan State Police Command Officers Association.
Vaughn Roland, representing Flock Safety.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:52 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, April 22, 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, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Absent: Rep. Foreman.
Excused: Rep. Foreman.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5501 and HB 5556 before the committee:
HB 5501
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 30311d (MCL
324.30311d), as amended by 2013 PA 98.
HB 5556
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 30311b and 30311d
(MCL 324.30311b and 324.30311d), section
30311b as added by 2009 PA 120 and section
30311d as amended by 2013 PA 98, and by
adding section 30311e.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5501 and HB 5556. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5556, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The Chair laid HB 5502 before the committee:
HB 5502
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 30305 (MCL
324.30305), as amended by 2018 PA 631.
Adam Hagadorn, representing the Office of Representative Cavitt, testified in support of HB 5502.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5501 and HB 5502, but did not wish to
speak:
Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5501 and HB 5502, but did not wish to
speak:
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The Chair laid HB 5082 before the committee:
HB 5082
(Rep. Kunse)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 30321 (MCL
324.30321), as amended by 2018 PA 631.
Representative Kunse testified in support of HB 5082. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5082, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
At 12:30 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:31 PM, Majority Vice Chair St. Germaine called the committee back to order.
The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5536 before the committee:
HB 5536
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 30301, 30307, and
30308 (MCL 324.30301, 324.30307, and
324.30308), sections 30301 and 30307 as
amended by 2018 PA 631 and section 30308
as added by 1995 PA 59.
Representative Martin testified in support of HB 5536. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5536, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Vigue, representing the Audubon Great Lakes.
Abbie Hawley, representing the Tipp of the Mitt Watershed.
Ashley Flintoff, representing the Friends of the Rouge.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5536, but did not wish to speak:
Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536 and HB 5556,
but did not wish to speak:
David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Mike Witkowski, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Michael Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Jason Wadaga, representing the Genesee County Drain Commission.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536 and HB
5556, but did not wish to speak:
Carolan Sondereger, representing the Flow Water Advocates.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536
and HB 5556, but did not wish to speak:
Marlene Regina Bergstrom.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Amanda Felther.
Russ Bellant.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Kristi Gingrich, representing the Residents United for a Healthy Lowell.
Jackie Landon.
Tammie Bruneau.
Betsy Lope-Wagner, representing Residents United for a Healthy Lowell.
Durrie Parker.
Rose Johnson.
Tim Bruneau.
Lauren Hodges.
At 12:44 PM, Majority Vice Chair St. Germaine laid the committee at ease.
At 12:45 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5557 before the committee:
HB 5557
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 5503 (MCL 324.5503).
Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 5557.
Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to
HB 5557. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5557, but did not wish to speak:
David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Michael Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 5082, HB 5501, HB5502, HB 5536, HB 5556, and
HB 5557.
Dylan Gebhard, Amy Lounds, and Tom Shanley, representing the Michigan Department of
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, testified in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502, HB
5536, HB 5556 and HB 5557. Questions and discussions followed.
Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Clean Water Action, testified in opposition to HB 5082,
HB 5501, HB 5502, HB 5536 and HB 5556.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5082 and HB 5536,
but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB
5502, HB 5536 and HB 5556, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council.
Jennifer McKay.
Marjorie Steche, representing the Economic Development Responsibility Alliance of
Michigan.
Barry Wane Adams.
Lynn Sleight.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5501, HB 5502, HB
5536 and HB 5556, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Steven Niswander, representing Niswander Environmental.
Todd Losee, representing Niswander Environmental.
The Chair laid HB 4733 before the committee:
HB 4733
(Rep. Pavlov)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 48721 (MCL
324.48721), as amended by 2018 PA 529.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4733 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-6-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn
and Wortz.
Nays: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Pass: Rep. Outman.
Representative Fairbairn moved to excuse Representative Foreman from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:24
PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 739, entitled

A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled “Motor vehicle sales finance act,” by amending the title and sections 2, 4, 5, 6, 6a, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 13a, 14, 14a, 15, 16, 16a, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 22a, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 34 (MCL 492.102, 492.104, 492.105, 492.106, 492.106a, 492.107, 492.108, 492.109, 492.110, 492.111, 492.112, 492.113, 492.113a, 492.114, 492.114a, 492.115, 492.116, 492.116a, 492.117, 492.118, 492.119, 492.120, 492.121, 492.122, 492.122a, 492.128, 492.129, 492.130, 492.131, and 492.134), sections 2, 12, 13, 22, and 31 as amended by 2024 PA 94, section 4 as amended and section 6a as added by 2004 PA 283, sections 5, 6, and 7 as amended by 1988 PA 242, section 13a as added by 2005 PA 319, section 14 as amended by 2000 PA 361, section 14a as amended by 1980 PA 77, section 17 as amended by 2006 PA 302, section 18 as amended by 2002 PA 699, sections 19, 20, and 21 as amended by 1995 PA 166, and section 22a as amended by 1993 PA 107, and by adding sections 4a, 9a, and 37a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 740, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 238, 806, and 810a (MCL 257.238, 257.806, and 257.810a), section 238 as amended by 2014 PA 291, section 806 as amended by 2023 PA 129, and section 810a as amended by 1993 PA 300.

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

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

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

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 741, entitled

A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 14p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14p), as amended by 2008 PA 528.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 742, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled “An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 4 (MCL 4.414), as amended by 2008 PA 289.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 743, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 20101 (MCL 324.20101), as amended by 2018 PA 581.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 744, entitled

A bill to amend 1962 PA 174, entitled “Uniform commercial code,” by amending section 9201 (MCL 440.9201), as amended by 2002 PA 480.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 745, entitled

A bill to amend 2004 PA 452, entitled “Identity theft protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.63), as amended by 2010 PA 318.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 746, entitled

A bill to amend 1971 PA 227, entitled “An act to prescribe the rights and duties of parties to home solicitation sales; to regulate certain telephone solicitation; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities; and to prescribe penalties and remedies,” by amending section 1 (MCL 445.111), as amended by 2009 PA 93.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 747, entitled

A bill to amend 1966 PA 224, entitled “Retail installment sales act,” by amending sections 1a, 3, 5, 6, and 11 (MCL 445.851a, 445.853, 445.855, 445.856, and 445.861), section 1a as amended by 1993 PA 112, section 3 as amended by 2009 PA 232, and section 11 as amended by 1995 PA 167.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 748, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 162, entitled “Credit reform act,” by amending sections 2 and 5 (MCL 445.1852 and 445.1855), section 2 as amended by 1996 PA 419.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 749, entitled

A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled “Consumer financial services act,” by amending sections 2 and 6 (MCL 487.2052 and 487.2056), as amended by 2006 PA 252.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 750, entitled

A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled “Deferred presentment service transactions act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 487.2122), as amended by 2016 PA 140.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 751, entitled

A bill to amend 2009 PA 229, entitled “Guaranteed asset protection waiver act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 492.23).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 752, entitled

A bill to amend 1846 RS 65, entitled “Of alienation by deed, and the proof and recording of conveyances, and the canceling of mortgages,” by amending section 25 (MCL 565.25), as amended by 2008 PA 357.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 753, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending sections 219e and 219f (MCL 750.219e and 750.219f), section 219e as added by 1999 PA 164 and section 219f as added by 1999 PA 166.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 12:15 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

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

House Bill No. 4598, entitled

A bill to amend 2012 PA 455, entitled “Organized retail crime act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 752.1084).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Santana and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

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

House Bill No. 4599, entitled

A bill to amend 2012 PA 455, entitled “Organized retail crime act,” (MCL 752.1081 to 752.1087) by adding section 3a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Santana and Johnson

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators Wojno and Runestad


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on MiLEAP submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Bayer (C), Klinefelt and Albert


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on MDE submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 9:15 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Bayer (C), Klinefelt and Albert


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Bayer, Klinefelt , Albert and Hauck


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Shink (C), Santana, Irwin and Outman


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), McCann, McMorrow, Camilleri, Cherry, Huizenga and Bumstead

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:03 a.m.

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 28, 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


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 23, 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, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Grant.
Absent: Reps. Bohnak, Brixie, Tate and Coffia.
Excused: Reps. Bohnak, Brixie, Tate and Coffia.
Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5498 and HB 5499 before the committee:
HB 5498
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to require certain agencies to designate
certain employees to certain positions to
manage the issuance of permits.
HB 5499
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled
"Administrative procedures act of 1969," by
amending section 101 (MCL 24.301).
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5498. The motion prevailed 6-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Grant.
Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5499. The motion prevailed 6-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Grant.
Representative Borton and Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 5498 and HB 5499.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5498 and HB 5499, but did not wish to
speak:
Monica Martinez, representing the Institute for Responsive Government Action.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Jarret Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center.
Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Jaime Clover Adams, representing the Michigan Food Processors Association.
Eric Chappell, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5498 and HB 5499, but did not wish to
speak:
Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Abbie Hawley, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council.
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council.
The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan State University Research Foundation before the
committee.
Dave Washburn, Jeff Smith, and Pete Martin, representing the Michigan State University
Research Foundation, provided a presentation on the Michigan State University Research
Foundation. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative St. Germaine moved to excuse Representatives Bohnak, Brixie, Tate and 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
11:14 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, April 23, 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 March 19, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5407 before the committee:
HB 5407
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2023 PA
150.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5407 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
The Chair laid HB 5167 before the committee:
HB 5167
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding
section 11531a.
Noah Sliwa, representing the Office of Representative Rigas, testified in support of HB 5167.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5167, but did not wish to speak:
Pat McGinnis, representing the City of Portage.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The Chair laid HB 5836 before the committee:
HB 5836
(Rep. Schriver)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 225, entitled "An act
to designate January 30 of each year as Fred
Korematsu Day, March 31 of each year as
Cesar E. Chavez Day, July 14 of each year as
President Gerald R. Ford Day, and July 30 of
each year as Henry Ford Day," (MCL 435.301
to 435.304) by amending the title, as amended
by 2023 PA 32; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
Representative Schriver testified in support of HB 5836.
Representative Paiz testified in support of HB 5836. Questions and discussions followed.
Ashley Meyers testified with a neutral position on HB 5836.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5836 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:38
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, April 23, 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, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting,
Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Reps. Wendzel, Tisdel and Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Wendzel, Tisdel and Whitsett.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5535 before the committee:
HB 5535
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending sections
1111 and 1123 (MCL 339.6111 and
339.6123).
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5535. Questions and discussions followed.
Jamie Learman, representing the City of Caseville, testified in support of HB 5535. Questions and
discussions followed.
Matthew Kapcia, representing the Backflow School, testified in support of HB 5535.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5535, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The Chair laid HB 5356 before the committee:
HB 5356
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 14, 41a, 78, 217, 217c, 233, 233a,
233b, 234, 238, 239, 240, 248, 248a, 248j, 249,
250, 258, 801b, 806, and 810a (MCL 257.14,
257.41a, 257.78, 257.217, 257.217c, 257.233,
257.233a, 257.233b, 257.234, 257.238,
257.239, 257.240, 257.248, 257.248a,
257.248j, 257.249, 257.250, 257.258,
257.801b, 257.806, and 257.810a), sections
14, 217c, 248, and 250 as amended by 2022
PA 224, section 41a as amended by 1998 PA
384, sections 217 and 233a as amended by
2023 PA 240, section 233 as amended by 2014
PA 290, section 233b as amended by 2002 PA
642, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552,
section 238 as amended by 2014 PA 291,
section 239 as amended by 2020 PA 382,
section 240 as amended by 2004 PA 493,
section 248a as amended by 2012 PA 498,
section 248j as added by 2002 PA 652, section
249 as amended by 2004 PA 495, section 258
as amended by 2018 PA 74, section 801b as
amended by 1986 PA 311, section 806 as
amended by 2023 PA 129, and section 810a as
amended by 1993 PA 300, and by adding
section 9b.
Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 5356. Questions and discussions followed.
Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5356.
Questions and discussions followed.
Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB
5356.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5356, but did not wish to speak:
Shanda Greco, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5356, but did not wish to speak:
Slater Shroyer, representing the Automotive Recyclers of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5551 before the committee:
HB 5551
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section
1107 (MCL 339.6107).
Sandra McCormick, representing the office of Representative Tisdel, testified in support of HB
5551. Questions and discussions followed.
Tim Hicks, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades, testified in opposition to HB 5551.
Dale Ahern, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5551. Questions and discussions
followed.
Matthew Kapcia, representing the Backflow School, testified in opposition to HB 5551.
Larry D'Ascenzo, representing the Guardian Plumbing and Heating, testified in opposition to HB
5551.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5551, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Michigan Section - American Water Works Association.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel, Tisdel and Whitsett from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at
9:57 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator McMorrow

Scheduled Meetings

Oversight – Wednesday, April 29, 9:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:34 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: Mhm. >> The House Committee on Energy will come to order. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. >> Chair Wenzel. Here. >> Representative Croston. Here. Martin. >> Here. Bagwell. Here. DeBoer. Here.


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 28, 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 April 21, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5845 before the committee:
HB 5845
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending section
811 (MCL 168.811), as amended by 2023 PA
86.
Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 5845. Questions and discussions followed.
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 5845.
Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5845. The motion prevailed 8-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden and Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Xiong.
The Chair laid SB 240 and SB 241 before the committee:
SB 240
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending
sections 362 and 370 (MCL 168.362 and
168.370), section 362 as amended by 1980 PA
112 and section 370 as amended by 2022 PA
104.
SB 241
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled "The
home rule village act," (MCL 78.1 to 78.28) by
adding section 24e.
Lisa Brown, Oakland County Clerk, testified in support of SB 240 and SB 241.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of SB 240 and SB 241, but due
to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 240, but did not wish to
speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 240 and SB 241, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Lisa Lyons, Kent County Clerk.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out SB 240 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.
Representative Outman moved to report out SB 241 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.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:23
AM.
Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. PAULINE WENDZEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
9:30 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Wendzel.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews, Herzberg and Myers-Phillips.
Absent: Rep. Coffia.
Excused: Rep. Coffia.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 14, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5710 and HB 5711 before the committee:
HB 5710
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to
provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services
affected with a public interest within this state;
to provide for alternative energy suppliers and
certain providers of electric vehicle charging
services; to provide for licensing; to include
municipally owned utilities and other
providers of energy under certain provisions of
this act; to create a public service commission
and to prescribe and define its powers and
duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities
commission and to confer the powers and
duties vested by law on the public service
commission; to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state governmental officers
and entities; to provide for the continuance,
transfer, and completion of certain matters and
proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment
clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases
without notice and hearing; to qualify
residential energy conservation programs
permitted under state law for certain federal
exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the
utilization of resource recovery facilities; to
prohibit certain acts and practices of providers
of energy; to allow for the securitization of
stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for
appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare
the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe
remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending sections 6a, 6l, 6m,
and 6t (MCL 460.6a, 460.6l, 460.6m, and
460.6t), sections 6a, 6m, and 6t as amended by
2023 PA 231 and section 6l as amended by
2016 PA 341; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
HB 5711
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean
and renewable energy and energy waste
reduction act," by amending the title and
sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 75, 77, 83, 87, 101, 173,
and 191 (MCL 460.1001, 460.1003, 460.1007,
460.1009, 460.1011, 460.1075, 460.1077,
460.1083, 460.1087, 460.1101, 460.1173, and
460.1191), the title and sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 11,
173, and 191 as amended and section 101 as
added by 2023 PA 235, sections 75 and 77 as
amended by 2023 PA 229, and sections 83 and
87 as amended by 2016 PA 342; and to repeal
acts and parts of acts.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 5710 was previously adopted on April 14, 2026.
Substitute (H-2) to HB 5711 was previously adopted on April 14, 2026.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5711. The motion prevailed 10-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie and Linting.
Nays: Reps. Brixie and Myers-Phillips.
Pass: Reps. Tate, Andrews and Herzberg.
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, testified in opposition to HB
5710 and HB 5711. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Brixie spoke to proposed substitute (H-2) to HB 5710.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5710. The motion did not prevail
5-10-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie and Linting.
Pass: Rep. Herzberg.
Representative Myers-Phillips offered the following amendment to HB 5710:
1. Amend page 11, following line 24, by inserting:
"(14) The commission shall not authorize a return on equity for an electric utility or
natural gas utility that exceeds 7%." and renumbering the remaining subsections.
Representative Myers-Phillips moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5710. The motion did not
prevail 6-10-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews, Herzberg and Myers-Phillips.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie and Linting.
Pass: None.
Representative Andrews offered the following amendment to HB 5710:
1. Amend page 11, following line 24, by inserting:
"(14) An electric utility shall not recover through rates any cost associated with
keeping the J.H. Campbell generating plant open." and renumbering the remaining
subsections.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5710. The motion did not prevail
6-10-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews, Herzberg and Myers-Phillips.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie and Linting.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5710 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie and Linting.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips.
Pass: Rep. Herzberg.
Representative Brixie spoke to proposed substitute (H-4) to HB 5711.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5711. The motion did not prevail
5-10-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie and Linting.
Pass: Rep. Herzberg.
Representative Brixie offered the following amendment to HB 5711:
1. Amend page 20, line 6, by removing section 173 from the bill.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5711. The motion did not prevail
6-10-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews, Herzberg and Myers-Phillips.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie and Linting.
Pass: None.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5711 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 10-5-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie and Linting.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips.
Pass: Rep. Herzberg.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5710 and HB 5711, but did not wish to
speak:
Nick Thomas, representing NextEnergy.
Justin Carpenter, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council.
George Davidson, representing RWE Clean Energy.
Derrell Slaughter, representing the NRDC.
Daniel Pertwee, representing Palmetto.
Mark Lee, representing Better World Builders.
Ben Hiller, representing Daikin.
Cory Connolly, representing Connolly Strategies.
John Jevahirian, representing Michigan Solar Solutions.
Gregory Adanin, representing Ventower Industries.
Mike Bertowitz, representing Elevate.
Allen Bonthuis, representing Harvest Solar.
Annabelle Hart, representing Michigan Climate Jobs.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5710 and HB 5711, but did not wish to
speak:
Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Representative Thompson 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 Wendzel adjourned the meeting at
9:47 AM.
Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 28, 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, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes,
Rheingans and Xiong.
Absent: Rep. Johnsen.
Excused: Rep. Johnsen.
Representative Byrnes moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 21st, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5678 and HB 5679 before the committee:
HB 5678
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 21795a.
HB 5679
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to require employers to compensate
certain employees who participate in certain
trainings.
Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 5678 and HB 5679. Questions and discussions
followed.
Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 5678 and HB 5679. Questions and discussions
followed.
Chris Wilson, representing the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition and a physical therapist with
Oakland University, testified in support of HB 5678 and HB 5679.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5678 and HB 5679, but did not wish to
speak:
Dalton Herbel, representing Leading Age Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5678 and HB 5679, but did not wish to
speak:
Brian Gilbert, representing the American Physical Therapy Association of Michigan.
Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association.
The Chair laid HB 5739 and HB 5740 before the committee:
HB 5739
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates
and protected individuals code," by amending
sections 5410 and 5423 (MCL 700.5410 and
700.5423), as amended by 2012 PA 173.
HB 5740
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates
and protected individuals code," by amending
sections 5106, 5314, and 5319 (MCL
700.5106, 700.5314, and 700.5319), section
5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section
5314 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section
5319 as added by 2012 PA 173.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5739 and HB 5740, but did not wish to
speak:
Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5739 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, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes,
Rheingans and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fox moved to report out HB 5740 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, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes,
Rheingans and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Woolford moved to excuse Representative Johnsen from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
12:36 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, April 28, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Finance was called to order by Chair Tisdel.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Absent: Rep. Lightner.
Excused: Rep. Lightner.
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 21, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 301 before the committee:
SB 301
(Sen. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," by amending sections 30 and
623 (MCL 206.30 and 206.623), section 30 as
amended by 2025 PA 24 and section 623 as
amended by 2021 PA 135, and by adding
sections 279 and 679.
Joshua Stump, representing the Office of Senator Bellino, joined by David Galbenski, Jon
Hoffman, representing the American Kidney Fund, and Dr. Mona Doshi, representing the
University of Michigan, testified in support of SB 301. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 301, but did not wish to speak:
Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health.
Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health.
Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T.
Patrick Wells-O'Brien, representing Gift of Life Michigan.
Representative Posthumus moved to excuse Representative Lightner from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 11:13
AM.
Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair Outman.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 14, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4644 before the committee:
HB 4644
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section
657a (MCL 257.657a), as amended by 2018
PA 139.
Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 4644. Questions and discussions followed.
Ed Noyla, representing the County Road Association, testified with a neutral position on HB 4644.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4644, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The Chair laid HB 5726 before the committee:
HB 5726
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An act
to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws
relating to the establishment, opening,
discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering,
improvement, maintenance, and use of the
public highways and private roads; the
condemnation of property and gravel therefor;
the building, repairing and preservation of
bridges; maintaining public access to
waterways under certain conditions; setting
and protecting shade trees, drainage, and
cutting weeds and brush within this state;
providing for the election or appointment and
defining the powers, duties, and compensation
of state, county, township, and district
highway officials; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies," by amending section 2
(MCL 225.2).
Representative Koleszar testified in support of HB 5726. Questions and discussions followed.
Harmony Lloyd, representing SMART Bus and the Michigan Public Transportation Association,
testified in support of HB 5726. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5726, but did not wish to speak:
Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Nikki Hartley, representing SEMCOG.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Public Transportation Association.
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 Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Runestad and Johnson

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 5:19 p.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: you go? You can you can walk and talk? I can walk and talk. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Medicaid and Behavioral Health will come to order. Clerk, please take the roll. Chairwoman Welcome. Here. Vice Chair Green. Representative Roth. Here. Representative Coone. Here. Representative Robinson.


location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 29, 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, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller,
Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Tate,
O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Snyder
and Longjohn.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Steele moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 382 and SB 383 before the committee:
SB 382
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to create a financial aid program for
certain residents of this state who attend
certain postsecondary educational institutions
in this state; to provide for the administration
of the financial aid program; to provide for the
promulgation of rules; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state officers and
entities.
SB 383
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to create a financial aid program for
certain residents of this state who attend
certain occupational training programs in this
state; to provide for the administration of the
financial aid program; to provide for the
promulgation of rules; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state officers and
entities.
Senator Anthony testified in support of SB 382 and SB 383. Questions and discussions followed.
Sarah Szurpicki, representing the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and
Potential, testified in support of SB 382 and SB 383. Questions and discussions followed.
Kevin Stotts and Jeremy Hendges, representing TalentFirst, testified in support of SB 382 and SB
383. Questions and discussions followed.
Brandy Johnson, representing the Michigan Community College Association, testified in support
of SB 382 and SB 383. Questions and discussions followed.
Perry Zielack, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from
committee members.
Steve Leidel, representing Business Leaders for Michigan, testified in support of SB 382 and SB
383.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 382 and SB 383, but did not wish to speak:
Christopher Germain, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network.
Alexandra Stamm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Christine Simon, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
The Chair laid HB 4551 before the committee:
HB 4551
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled
"Michigan commission on law enforcement
standards act," by amending section 3 (MCL
28.603), as amended by 2016 PA 289.
Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4551. Una Jakupovic, representing the House
Fiscal Agency, joined to answer questions from committee members. Questions and discussions
followed.
The Chair laid HB 5504, HB 5505 and HB 5663 before the committee:
HB 5504
(Rep. Kelly)
A bill to create the state digital service office;
to require reports; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities.
HB 5505
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to create the digital oversight office; and
to prescribe the powers and duties of the
office, certain officials, and state agencies.
HB 5663
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," by amending
sections 261e and 451a (MCL 18.1261e and
18.1451a), section 261e as added by 2020 PA
181 and section 451a as added by 1999 PA 8.
Representative Kelly moved to report out HB 5504 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Tate, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Snyder and Longjohn.
Pass: None.
Representative Kuhn moved to report out HB 5505 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Tate, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Snyder and Longjohn.
Pass: None.
Representative Maddock moved to report out HB 5663 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 17-12-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Reps. Tate, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan, Snyder and Longjohn.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4839 before the committee:
HB 4839
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 109z.
The Chair explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4839.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4839. The motion prevailed
18-1-10:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson and Snyder.
Nays: Rep. Morgan.
Pass: Reps. Tate, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney
and Longjohn.
Representative VanWoerkom moved to report out HB 4839 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 17-1-11:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Rep. Morgan.
Pass: Reps. Tate, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney,
Snyder and Longjohn.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4839 (H-1), but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The Chair returned to HB 4551.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 4551 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
17-1-11:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: Rep. Snyder.
Pass: Reps. Tate, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney,
Morgan and Longjohn.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4551, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Bourgeis, representing the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 9:54
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
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss and
Byrnes.
Absent: Reps. Paquette and Wilson.
Excused: Reps. Paquette and Wilson.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5480 before the committee:
HB 5480
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1401 (MCL 380.1401) and by adding section
1310f.
Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 5480. Questions and discussions followed.
Mira Moore and Heather Strong testified in support of HB 5480. Questions and discussions
followed.
Jennette Williamson testified in support of HB 5480.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5480, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The Chair laid HB 5822 before the committee:
HB 5822
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 161, entitled
"Michigan education savings program act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 390.1472), as
amended by 2024 PA 195.
Representative Green testified in support of HB 5822.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5822, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Scott Weaver, representing the Douglas J. Institute.
Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community Colleges Association.
Stacey Wells, representing L'Esprit Academy.
Dale Weighill, representing the MOTT Community College.
Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center.
Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network.
David Daginais, representing the Michigan College of Beauty.
The Chair laid HB 5810 before the committee:
HB 5810
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1278e.
Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 5810. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5810, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The chair laid a presentation from the University of Michigan before the committee.
Robin Jacob and Catherine Asher, representing the University of Michigan Youth Policy Lab,
gave a presentation on high impact tutoring. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Linting moved to excuse Representatives Paquette and Wilson from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
11:46 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 29, 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, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and
Foreman.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5709 before the committee:
HB 5709
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 22224d.
Representative Roth testified in support of HB 5709.
Dr. Gregory Messenger, joined by Dr. Andrew Messenger, and Don Romain, representing Care
for the Well, testified in support of HB 5709. Questions and discussions followed.
Dr. Randy Hicks, representing the Michigan Radiological Society, testified in opposition to HB
5709. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5709, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Kennedy, representing Ear, Nose, & Throat Consultants.
Michael Van Beele, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Tim Gaughan, representing the Michigan Chiropractors Association.
Dr. Jeffery Weingarten, representing the Michigan Otolaryngologic Society.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5709, but did not wish to speak:
Ashley Christian, representing Henry Ford Health.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
The Chair laid SB 205 before the committee:
SB 205
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 10401.
Senator Daley testified in support of SB 205.
Patrick Wells-O'Brien, representing Gift of Life Michigan, testified in support of SB 205.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 205, but did not wish to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The Chair laid a presentation on Partnerships to Improve Michiganders’ Nutrition and Health
before the committee.
Kate Bauer, representing the University of Michigan Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health
Policy, gave a presentation on Partnerships to Improve Michiganders' Nutrition and Health.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Schmaltz 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
10:11 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 29, 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: None.
Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4408 before the committee:
HB 4408
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 224, entitled "Powers
of appointment act of 1967," by amending
sections 5a and 14 (MCL 556.115a and
556.124), section 5a as added and section 14 as
amended by 2012 PA 485.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4408 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope and Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4523 before the committee:
HB 4523
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates
and protected individuals code," by amending
sections 7105 and 7110 (MCL 700.7105 and
700.7110), as amended by 2024 PA 1.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4523 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope and Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5159 before the committee:
HB 5159
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections
72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, and 78 (MCL 750.72,
750.73, 750.74, 750.75, 750.76, 750.77, and
750.78), sections 72 and 73 as amended by
2012 PA 531, sections 74, 75, and 76 as
amended by 2012 PA 532, section 77 as
amended by 2012 PA 533, and section 78 as
amended by 2014 PA 111.
Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 5159. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 5510 and HB 5511 before the committee:
HB 5510
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 1 of chapter XI (MCL 771.1), as
amended by 2019 PA 165.
HB 5511
(Rep. Edwards)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to
777.69) by adding section 1a to chapter XI.
Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 5510 and HB 5511. Questions and
discussions followed.
Pete Lucido, Macomb County Prosecutor, testified in support of HB 5510 and HB 5511. Questions
and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5510 and HB 5511, but did not wish to
speak:
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
The Chair laid HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213 before the committee:
HB 5211
(Rep. Johnsen)
A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled "Child
custody act of 1970," by amending sections 3
and 5 (MCL 722.23 and 722.25), section 3 as
amended by 2016 PA 95 and section 5 as
amended by 2016 PA 96.
HB 5212
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled "Child
custody act of 1970," by amending sections 6a
and 7a (MCL 722.26a and 722.27a), section 6a
as added by 1980 PA 434 and section 7a as
amended by 2016 PA 96.
HB 5213
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 294, entitled "Friend
of the court act," by amending section 5 (MCL
552.505), as amended by 2009 PA 233.
Representative Johnsen testified in support of HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Questions and
discussions followed.
Representative Wilson testified in support of HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Questions and
discussions followed.
Representative BeGole testified in support of HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Questions and
discussions followed.
Dr. Donald Hubin, representing the National Parents Organization, testified in support of HB
5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Questions and discussions followed.
Thomas Kizer Jr., representing himself, testified in support of HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213.
Lauren Corbett, representing Michigan for Shared Parenting, testified in support of HB 5211, HB
5212 and HB 5213.
Judge Lisa McCormick, representing the Michigan Judges Association, testified in opposition to
HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Questions and discussions followed.
Heath B. Lowrey and Johanna Konoren, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and
Sexual Violence, testified in opposition to HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213.
Don Wheaton, representing the Family Law Section State Bar of Michigan, testified in opposition
to HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Questions and discussions followed.
Liisa Speaker, representing the Family Law Section State Bar of Michigan, testified in opposition
to HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB
5213, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Katherine Bussard, representing herself.
Jamie Smith, representing Michigan for Shared Parenting.
Christian Rogers, representing himself.
Joshua Barz, representing himself.
James Gibbons, representing Brad Gibbons - Children of Michigan.
Lois Gibbons, representing Brad Gibbons - Children of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5211, HB 5212 and
HB 5213, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Elly Jordan, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Dena Roberts, representing the MI Safe Harbor.
Geralyn Morris, representing Protective Parents Michigan.
Amber, representing Protective Parents Michigan.
Professor William Wagner, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5211, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Anthony Hudson, representing Parents in Michigan.
Gregory McLendon, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213, but did not
wish to speak:
John Nichols, representing Michigan for Shared Parenting.
Julie Lyn Gibbons, representing Brad Gibbons.
Bruce Ball, representing himself.
Barry Canner, representing himself.
Lola Hubbard, representing herself.
Attorney Jermaine Wyrick, representing himself.
Robert Kerr, representing himself.
Karl Dersch, representing Michigan for Shared Parenting.
Travis and Ashley VandenBerg, representing themselves.
John Hutton, representing Brad Gibbons - Kids of Michigan.
Glenna Fritz, representing the Children of Michigan - Brad Gibbons.
John Hubbard, representing himself.
Howard T. Smith II, representing himself.
Robert Campbell, representing himself.
Ann Jarvis, representing herself.
Benjamin Hughey, representing himself.
Jessica Passons, representing herself.
Gerald Jarvis, representing himself.
Timothy "TJ" Corbett, representing himself.
James K. Holder, representing himself.
Brian Hendricks, representing the National Parents Organization.
Tricia Winkler, representing Shared Equal Parenting.
Bradley Gibbons, representing Michigan for Shared Parenting.
Anne Holder, representing the Children of Michigan.
Jacob Garcia, representing himself.
Tim G. Corbett, representing himself and family.
Valerie Corbett, representing herself and family.
Shawn Lally, representing Oakland County.
Crystal Falls, representing herself.
Kathy Plesuchenho, representing herself.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213, but did
not wish to speak:
Jess Averill, representing the MI Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment
Board.
Emily Brittain, representing the YWCA Kalamazoo.
Jacqueline Peterson, representing her daughter Kourtney.
Kourtney Robertson, representing herself.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5211, but did not wish to speak:
Samantha Sitts, representing Lauren.
Seth Derby, representing Shared Parenting.
Allen Abrahams, representing himself.
Brad Carter, representing Parents.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
12:01 PM.
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, April 29, 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, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Absent: Reps. Scott and Arbit.
Excused: Reps. Scott and Arbit.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5485 before the committee:
HB 5485
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 31502, 31503, 31504,
31505, 31506, 31507, 31508, 31509, 31510,
31511, 31513, 31515, 31516, 31517, 31518,
31520, 31521, and 31523 (MCL 324.31502,
324.31503, 324.31504, 324.31505,
324.31506, 324.31507, 324.31508,
324.31509, 324.31510, 324.31511,
324.31513, 324.31515, 324.31516,
324.31517, 324.31518, 324.31520,
324.31521, and 324.31523), sections 31502,
31503, 31504, 31505, 31507, 31508, 31510,
31511, 31513, 31515, 31516, 31517, 31518,
31520, 31521, and 31523 as added by 1995 PA
59, section 31506 as amended by 1995 PA
100, and section 31509 as amended by 2004
PA 325, and by adding sections 31506a,
31509a, 31509b, 31517a, 31518a, 31518b,
31518c, 31518d, 31528a, and 31528b.
Representative Schuette and Dave Kepler, representing the Four Lakes Task Force, testified in
support of HB 5485. Questions and discussions followed.
Dylan Gebhard and Luke Trumble, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great
Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of HB 5485. Questions and discussions followed.
Dan DeVawn, representing GEI Consultants, testified in support of HB 5485.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5485, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Rebecca Esselman, representing the Huron River Watershed Council.
Bryan Burroughs, representing Michigan Trout Unlimited.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5485, but did not wish to speak:
Abbie Hawley, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council.
Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association.
Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Nicole Keway Biber, representing Clean Water Action.
Ben Powlsen, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Dennis Louney, representing the Mid Michigan Environmental Action Center.
Lisha Ramsdell, representing Huron Pines.
Greg Eagle, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards.
Lisa Kirkwood, representing the Flow Water Advocates.
Charles Griffith, representing the Ecology Center.
The Chair laid HB 5501 before the committee:
HB 5501
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 30311d (MCL
324.30311d), as amended by 2013 PA 98.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5501. The motion prevailed
10-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn and Wortz.
Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5501 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn and Wortz.
Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5502 before the committee:
HB 5502
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 30305 (MCL
324.30305), as amended by 2018 PA 631.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5502 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn and Wortz.
Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5536 before the committee:
HB 5536
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 30301, 30307, and
30308 (MCL 324.30301, 324.30307, and
324.30308), sections 30301 and 30307 as
amended by 2018 PA 631 and section 30308
as added by 1995 PA 59.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5536 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn and Wortz.
Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5536, but did not wish to speak:
Jeff Vornhagen, representing the Michigan Botanical Society.
Greg Eagle, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards.
The Chair laid HB 5557 before the committee:
HB 5557
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 5503 (MCL 324.5503).
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5557 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn and Wortz.
Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5082 before the committee:
HB 5082
(Rep. Kunse)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 30321 (MCL
324.30321), as amended by 2018 PA 631.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5082 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn and Wortz.
Nays: Reps. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB
5502 and HB 5536, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Jennifer McKay, representing Niswander Environmental.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502 and HB
5536, but did not wish to speak:
Steve Niswander, the CEO, Niswander Environmental.
Tyler Smith, representing the Michigan Wetland Association.
Abbie Hawley, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council.
Ashley Flintoff, representing the Friends of the Rouge.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5082, HB 5501, HB 5502 and HB 5536,
but did not wish to speak:
Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan.
Josh Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Representative Outman moved to excuse Representatives Scott and Arbit from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:27
PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Committee on Oversight submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Singh (C), McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki , McBroom and Lindsey

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:46 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: [music] [music] >> House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges will come to order.


evidence_text: Good afternoon. >> Um, a little coffee there today. [laughter] The appropriation subcommittee on state and local transportation will come to order. Will


location: Room 308, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JERRY NEYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 30, 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 and
Rheingans.
Absent: Reps. Paiz and Skaggs.
Excused: Reps. Paiz and Skaggs.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Bean Commission before the committee.
Joe Cramer, representing the Michigan Bean Commission, gave a presentation on Michigan's dry
bean production. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Kunse moved to excuse Representatives Paiz and Skaggs 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 11:02
AM.
Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 30, 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 St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5498 and HB 5499 before the committee:
HB 5498
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to require certain agencies to designate
certain employees to certain positions to
manage the issuance of permits.
HB 5499
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled
"Administrative procedures act of 1969," by
amending section 101 (MCL 24.301).
Substitute (H-1) to HB 5498 was previously adopted on Apri 23, 2026.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5498 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-1) be adopted and the bill then pass. The committee further recommended that the bill and
substitutes be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine.
Nays: Reps. Grant, Brixie and Tate.
Pass: None.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 5499 was previously adopted on Apri 23, 2026.
Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 5499 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine.
Nays: Reps. Grant, Brixie and Tate.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5498 and HB 5499, but did not wish to
speak:
Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The Chair laid HB 5099 and HB 5100 before the committee:
HB 5099
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 106, entitled "State
convention facility development act," by
amending sections 10 and 20 (MCL 207.630
and 207.640), as amended by 2022 PA 276.
HB 5100
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 554, entitled
"Regional convention facility authority act,"
by amending section 11 (MCL 141.1361), as
amended by 2009 PA 63.
Representative Tyrone Carter, joined by Bryan Crowe and Claude Molinari, representing the
Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority (Huntington Place), testified in support of HB
5099 and HB 5100. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5099 and HB 5100, but did not wish to
speak:
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at
10:50 AM.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov