evidence_text:
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Bayer

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

Senate Bill No. 508, entitled

A bill to restrict certain immigration enforcement actions in sensitive locations; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain officers and entities.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson

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

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

Senate Bill No. 510, entitled

A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 396a.

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

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson

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

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

Senate Bill No. 737, entitled

A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled “Corrections code of 1953,” by amending section 34 (MCL 791.234), as amended by 2024 PA 111.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

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

Senate Resolution No. 86.

A resolution to urge the United States Congress to pass legislation to require immigration officers to display visible identification, prohibit immigration officers from covering their faces, and limit immigration enforcement actions in sensitive locations.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 104 of 2025, page 1725.)

With the recommendation that the following substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the resolution then be adopted:

A resolution to urge the United States Congress to pass legislation to require immigration officers to display visible identification, prohibit immigration officers from covering their faces, and limit immigration enforcement actions in protected areas.

Whereas, The federal government of the United States is responsible for the enforcement of immigration law within its jurisdiction. In the United States, enforcement of the law is meant to be an open and honest activity of the government; and

Whereas, Since the early months of the current federal administration, federal agents have been making arrests under the cover of anonymity, without clearly identifying themselves as law enforcement. Enforcement actions have been carried out by agents wearing hoodies and masks, donning civilian clothes rather than uniforms, and not displaying badges or other indicia of authority. These agents arrive at raids on public areas in unmarked cars, such that individuals do not know if they are being approached by law enforcement or criminals; and

Whereas, In 2025 there were multiple reports of individuals impersonating U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Some individuals have claimed to represent immigration enforcement authorities to engage in vigilantism, while others have assumed this persona to commit crimes. The methods being used by immigration authorities are making it harder to verify whether an individual is an officer, creating opportunities for impersonators to do harm; and

Whereas, Clear, consistent, visible identification helps reduce miscommunication during enforcement encounters, strengthens officer credibility, and improves public cooperation, all of which are vital to mission success; and

Whereas, In our nation, law enforcement officers should not only clearly identify themselves but also exercise restraint in encroaching on certain protected areas. Proper respect for individuals’ privacy and the right to be free from government interference is a principle embodied in many aspects of the United States Constitution, and particularly the Fourth Amendment. As the Supreme Court of the United States has said, the Fourth Amendment “seeks to secure ‘the privacies of life’ against ‘arbitrary power,’” and “a central aim of the Framers was ‘to place obstacles in the way of a too permeating police surveillance.’” We should continue to uphold these values by establishing limits on the powers of federal law enforcement to act in locations where we, as a nation, feel that individuals should be free to come and go without fear of detention or arrest; and

Whereas, Legislation has been introduced in the United States Congress to promote transparency and accountability in federal immigration enforcement actions. Senate Bill 2212 of 2025, the “Visible Identification Standards for Immigration-Based Law Enforcement Act of 2025” or the “VISIBLE Act,” would require immigration officers to display visible identification during public-facing immigration enforcement actions, including the officer’s employing agency and their last name or badge number. Furthermore, it would prohibit immigration officers from wearing non-medical face coverings, with limited exceptions for covert, non-public operations or to guard against hazardous environmental conditions. These measures would alert members of the public to an officer’s status and help individuals verify that they are interacting with a real member of law enforcement; and

Whereas, Legislation has also been introduced in the United States Congress to protect the privacy and dignity of individuals from unnecessary interference by federal immigration authorities. Senate Bill 455 of 2025 would limit immigration enforcement actions in protected areas and establish rules for how immigration agents are to conduct themselves in these locations. Such legislation would reassure individuals that they may travel to and from these essential locations without fear; and

Whereas, Our nation’s immigration authorities have embraced policies restricting enforcement actions in or near protected areas for over three decades, under both Democratic and Republican leadership. It is time we codify the commonsense protections provided under the policies of five administrations – the Clinton Administration, the Bush Administration, the Obama Administration, the first Trump Administration, and the Biden Administration – into law; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we urge the United States Congress to pass legislation to require immigration officers to display visible identification, prohibit immigration officers from covering their faces, and limit immigration enforcement actions in protected areas; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Runestad and Johnson

The resolution and the substitute recommended by the committee were placed on the order of Resolutions.


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

meeting_state: held

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators McCann (C), Irwin, Singh and Albert

Excused: Senator Damoose


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 12:15 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C) and Bumstead

Absent: Senators Shink, Singh and Theis


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 3:00 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 10:02 a.m.

Pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution No. 6, the Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on MiLEAP submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 26, 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 Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Shink (C) and Santana

Excused: Senators Irwin and Outman


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

Meeting held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Klinefelt and Albert

Excused: Senators Bayer and Hauck

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Natural Resources – Wednesday, April 15, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

EGLE – Wednesday, April 15, 1:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

General Government – Wednesday, April 15, 4:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

Transportation – Wednesday, April 15, 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Wednesday, April 15, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:22 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. PAULINE WENDZEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
9:00 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 and Myers Phillips.
Absent: Reps. Coffia and Herzberg.
Excused: Reps. Coffia and Herzberg.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 09, 2025. 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.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5710. The motion prevailed 9-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Fairbairn, Frisbie and
Linting.
Nays: Reps. Brixie, Andrews and Myers Phillips.
Pass: Reps. Tate and Liberati.
Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5711. The motion prevailed 9-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Fairbairn, Frisbie and
Linting.
Nays: Reps. Brixie, Andrews and Myers Phillips.
Pass: Reps. Tate and Liberati.
At 9:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:11 AM, Majority Vice Chair Prestin called the committee back to order.
Representative Wendzel and Representative Outman testified in support of HB 5710 and HB
5711. Questions and discussions followed.
At 9:38 AM, Majority Vice Chair Prestin laid the committee at ease.
At 9:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Dave Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in support of HB
5710 and HB 5711. Questions and discussions followed.
Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, testified in support of HB 5710
and HB 5711.
Ben Poulson, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in opposition to
HB 5710 and HB 5711.
John Liskey, representing the Citizens Utility Board of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB
5710 and HB 5711.
Mike Witkowski, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in support of HB
5710 and HB 5711.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5710 and HB 5711,
but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Dr. Lisa Del Buono, representing the Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action.
Heather Cole.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5710 and HB 5711, but did not wish to
speak:
Shane Berry.
Sarah Berry.
Douglas and Melissa Nelson.
Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity.
Georgette Peterson.
Rose Rook.
Bob Hoff.
Karen Johnson.
Cynthia Henrey.
Ronald Resisterer.
Kathy Moussalli.
Tammy Tapper.
Jim Tapper.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Judith Janssen.
Cameron Sholty, representing Heartland Impact.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5710 and HB 5711, but did not wish to
speak:
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Erika Kowall, representing American Clean Power.
Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan.
Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Courtney Brady, representing Evergreen Action.
Wibke Heymach, representing the Clean Air Task Force.
Derrell Slaughter, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Peder Mewis, representing the Clean Grid Alliance.
Todd Tennis, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Jacob Toomey, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council.
Alexis Blizman, representing the Ecology Center.
Patty O'Keefe, representing Vote Solar.
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum.
Eli Isaguirre, representing the Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters- Michigan
Carpenters.
Christian Koch, representing Ceres.
Ryan Seblot, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO.
Andrew Linhares, representing the Solar Energy Industry Association.
Representative BeGole moved to excuse Representatives Coffia and Herzberg 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
10:25 AM.
Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Noon.
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Xiong moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 17, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
At 12:09 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:10 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5456 and HB 5457 before the committee:
HB 5456
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy
grant program and pilot program for providing
treatment to veterans with traumatic brain
injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
state governmental officers and entities; and to
require the promulgation of rules.
HB 5457
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy
fund; and to provide for the administration of
and distributions from the fund.
Representative Schmaltz and Legislative Director Vinicius Assuncao, representing the Office of
Representative Schmaltz, testified together in support of HB 5456 and 5457. Questions and
discussion followed.
At 12:23 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid the committee at ease.
At 12:24 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Kevin Hensley, a retired Air Force Veteran, gave a presentation and testified in support of HB
5456 and HB 5457.
Eric Colley, representing the VFW State of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5456 and HB
5457.
Dr. Robert Beckman, representing TreatNOW, testified in support of HB 5456 and HB 5457.
Shannon Kenitz, representing the International Hyperbaric Association, testified in support of HB
5456 and HB 5457. Questions and discussions followed.
William Tettlebach M.D., representing Restorix Health, testified with a neutral position on HB
5456.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5456 and HB 5457, but did not wish to
speak:
Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan.
Brian Fogg, representing the Disabled American Veterans.
Mark Sutton, representing the Marine Corps League Department of Michigan.
Andrew Huhn, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
James Sigman, representing the Military Officers Association of America.
Charles A. Petch, representing the AMVETS Department of Michigan.
Dr. Cyrus Garmo, M.D., representing Revitalize Me Hyperbaric Oxygen and Wound Care
Center.
Alfred Darmofal, representing Hyperbaric Technologies, INC.
Mayur Patel, representing OxyHealth, LLC.
James Nevenschwander, M.D., representing the Bio Energy Medical Center & the Medical
Academy of Pediatrics & Special Needs.
Bruce Mckeeman, representing Summit to Sea, LLC.
Fredrick & Annette Ryder, representing Hyperbaric for Life, LLC.
Joseph Dituri, PhD, representing the International Board of Undersea Medicine.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with a neutral position on HB 5456, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Sen. Judson Hill, representing Restorix Health.
The Chair laid HB 5456, HB 5514 and HB 5715 before the committee:
HB 5456
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy
grant program and pilot program for providing
treatment to veterans with traumatic brain
injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
state governmental officers and entities; and to
require the promulgation of rules.
HB 5514
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to prohibit youth transportation
companies from using certain restraints while
transporting youths to certain qualified
residential treatment programs; to provide
exceptions; to provide civil sanctions; and to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local governmental officers and
entities.
HB 5715
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act
to regulate the time and manner of payment of
wages and fringe benefits to employees; to
prescribe rights and responsibilities of
employers and employees, and the powers and
duties of the department of labor; to require
keeping of records; to provide for settlement of
disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits;
to prohibit certain practices by employers; to
prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal
certain acts and parts of acts," by amending
section 6 (MCL 408.476), as amended by 2012
PA 440.
Representative Johnsen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5456. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5514 before the committee:
HB 5514
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to prohibit youth transportation
companies from using certain restraints while
transporting youths to certain qualified
residential treatment programs; to provide
exceptions; to provide civil sanctions; and to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local governmental officers and
entities.
A substitute (H-1) for HB 5514 was adopted at the March 17, 2026, meeting.
Representative Fox moved to report out HB 5514 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5715 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
1:22 PM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 14, 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, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Absent: Reps. Herzberg, Hope and Wilson.
Excused: Reps. Herzberg, Hope and Wilson.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 274 before the committee:
SB 274
(Sen. McCann)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL
250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 111.
Senator McCann testified in support of SB 274. Questions and discussions followed.
Torri Kuhse, representing herself, testified in support of SB 274. Questions and discussions
followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 274, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Alexander moved to report out SB 274 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5636 before the committee:
HB 5636
(Rep. Hoskins)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL
250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 123.
Representative Hoskins testified in support of HB 5636.
Tony Buffa, representing the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of HB 5636.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5636, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5636, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5636 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to excuse Representatives Herzberg, Hope and Wilson from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at
12:24 PM.
Representative Pat Outman, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:45 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Bayer and Shink


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations – Thursday, April 16, 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Energy and Environment – Thursday, April 16, 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5323

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:41 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin,
Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and
Foreman.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 449, SB 450 and SB 451 before the committee:
SB 449
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to require hospitals to develop and
implement financial assistance programs for
certain patients; to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state and local governmental
officers and entities; to allow for the
promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil
sanctions and remedies.
SB 450
(Sen. Lindsey)
A bill to amend 1913 PA 350, entitled "An act
to enable counties to establish and maintain
public hospitals, levy a tax and issue bonds
therefor, borrow money and issue bonds and
notes therefor, elect hospital trustees, maintain
training schools for nurses, maintain nursing
home facilities, provide suitable means for the
care of tuberculous persons, and to make
possible the ultimate establishment of an
adequate supply of hospitals," by amending
section 17 (MCL 331.167).
SB 451
(Sen. Anthony)
A bill to prohibit consumer reporting agencies
from including certain information related to
medical debt in consumer reports; to establish
standards for the collection of medical debt; to
regulate certain reporting of medical debt; and
to provide remedies.
Senator Anthony, joined by Senator Lindsey, testified in support of SB 449, SB 450, and SB 451.
Questions and discussion followed.
Ken Martin, representing the Hemophilia Foundation of Michigan, testified in support of SB 449,
SB 450 and SB 451. Questions and discussions followed.
Zachary W. Taylor, representing the Consumer Data Industry Association, testified in opposition
to SB 451. Questions and discussions followed.
Anna Meyer, representing the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, testified in support of SB 449,
SB 450 and SB 451. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 5074, HB 5251 and HB 5252 before the committee:
HB 5074
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16903,
18111, 18223, 18233, and 18509 (MCL
333.16903, 333.18111, 333.18223,
333.18233, and 333.18509), section 16903 as
amended by 2006 PA 388, section 18111 as
amended by 2019 PA 96, section 18223 as
amended by 2018 PA 24, section 18233 as
amended by 1994 PA 234, and section 18509
as amended by 2004 PA 61, and by adding
sections 18111a and 18227.
HB 5251
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 109u.
HB 5252
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20106,
20109, 20115, and 20161 (MCL 333.20106,
333.20109, 333.20115, and 333.20161),
sections 20106 and 20161 as amended by 2024
PA 252, section 20109 as amended by 2015
PA 156, and section 20115 as amended by
2023 PA 209, and by adding part 219A.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5074, but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Michigan Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5074. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5074 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5251, but did not wish to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5251 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bierlein moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5252. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5252 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5254 and HB 5255 before the committee:
HB 5254
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled
"Michigan consumer protection act," by
amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as
amended by 2022 PA 152.
HB 5255
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to limit interest and charges on medical
debt; to limit actions taken to collect medical
debt; to limit the sale of medical debt; to
require information to be provided regarding
medical debt; and to provide remedies.
Representative Pohutsky, joined by Representative Rigas, testified in support of HB 5254 and HB
5255. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 449, SB 450 and SB 451, but did not wish
to speak:
Jessica AcMoody, representing CEDAM.
Kezia Ofosu Atta, representing the American Lung Association of Michigan.
Caroline Roberson, representing the ALS Association.
Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons Michigan.
Libby Benton, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 449, SB 450 and SB 451, but
did not wish to speak:
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Hospital Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5254, HB 5255, SB 449, SB 450 and SB
451, but did not wish to speak:
Amber Bellazaire, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Angelica Katz, representing Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Lauren Edwards, representing Blood Cancer United.
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Molly Medenblik, representing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5254 and HB 5255, but did not wish to
speak:
Mary Kay Makarewicz, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology.
The Committee returned to discussion on SB 449, SB 450, and SB 451.
Dr. Minal Patel, representing the University of Michigan School of Public Health, testified in
support of SB 449, SB 450, and SB 451.
Representative Foreman moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at
10:10 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 15, 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 March 11, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4657, HB 4658, HB 4659 and HB 4660 before the committee:
HB 4657
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 182, entitled "State
police retirement act of 1986," by amending
section 24 (MCL 38.1624), as amended by
2018 PA 674.
HB 4658
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1992 PA 234, entitled "The
judges retirement act of 1992," by amending
section 506 (MCL 38.2506), as amended by
2002 PA 95.
HB 4659
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 240, entitled "State
employees' retirement act," by amending
section 31 (MCL 38.31), as amended by 2002
PA 99.
HB 4660
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 300, entitled "The
public school employees retirement act of
1979," by amending section 85 (MCL
38.1385), as amended by 2006 PA 617.
Representative Hope testified in support of HB 4657, HB 4658, HB 4659 and HB 4660. Questions
and discussions followed.
Representative Wozniak testified in support of HB 4657, HB 4658, HB 4659 and HB 4660.
Questions and discussions followed.
Christopher Smith, representing the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section, testified in support
of HB 4657, HB 4658, HB 4659 and HB 4660. Questions and discussions followed.
Dee Lindenberger, representing the Elder Law Disability Rights Section, testified in support of HB
4657, HB 4658, HB 4659 and HB 4660.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4657 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4658 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hope moved to report out HB 4659 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4660 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 616 before the committee:
SB 616
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 2022 PA 85, entitled "Opioid
liability litigation act," by amending sections 2
and 3 (MCL 691.1672 and 691.1673), as
amended by 2023 PA 228.
Ashley Steffen and Matt Walker, both representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General,
testified in support of SB 616.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 616, but did not wish to speak:
Linda Davis, representing Face Addiction Now.
James Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Representative Lightner moved to report out SB 616 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5515 before the committee:
HB 5515
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section
227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA
8.
The (H-1) substitute to HB 5515 was previously adopted on March 11, 2026.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5515 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
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 5388 before the committee:
HB 5388
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section
224d (MCL 750.224d), as amended by 2018
PA 98.
Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 5388 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.
At 11:01 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:05 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5281 before the committee:
HB 5281
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to regulate third-party litigation funding
transactions; to require disclosures in those
transactions; to establish the responsibilities of
litigation funding companies and of attorneys;
to require registration of litigation funding
companies; to impose fees; to provide for the
powers and duties of state governmental
officers and entities; to prescribe civil fines
and to provide remedies; and to require and
allow the promulgation of rules.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5281, but did not wish to speak:
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Jack Trebtoske, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Jazmin Kay, representing Uber.
Beth DeShone, representing the MI Forward Network.
Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB.
Zach Rudat, representing the Michigan Alliance for Legal Reform.
Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5281, but did not wish to speak:
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5281. The motion prevailed 9-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter
and Scott.
Nays: Rep. Breen.
Pass: Rep. Hope.
Representative Breen moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5281. The motion did not prevail
4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5281 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:13 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 15, 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, Foreman, Myers Phillips and Wooden.
Absent: Rep. Arbit.
Excused: Rep. Arbit.
Representative Wortz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4708 before the committee:
HB 4708
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 362, entitled
"Michigan marina and boatyard storage lien
act," by amending section 5 (MCL 570.375),
as amended by 2016 PA 286.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4708 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers Phillips and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5301 before the committee:
HB 5301
(Rep. Bohnak)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 40113 (MCL
324.40113), as added by 1995 PA 57.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5301 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Weiss, Foreman and Myers Phillips.
The Chair laid HB 5308 before the committee:
HB 5308
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 80124a (MCL
324.80124a), as amended by 2005 PA 271.
A substitute (H-1) to HB 5308 was previously adopted at the March 11, 2026, meeting.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5308 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 15-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Myers Phillips.
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 Alexander testified in support of HB 4733. Questions and discussions followed.
Amanda Arnold, Brandon Kieft, and Seth Herbs, representing the Michigan Department of
Natural Resources, testified in opposition to HB 4733. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4733, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Kettner.
The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts before the
committee.
Rivka Hodgkinson gave a presentation on conservation district funding to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Bohnak moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at
12:52 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators McCann (C), Irwin, Singh, Albert and Damoose


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Shink, Singh, Bumstead and Theis


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Irwin (C), Singh, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Bumstead, Hauck and Outman


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Hertel, McCann, Camilleri, Damoose and Bumstead


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:50 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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


location: Room 428, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 16, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 428, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati
and Herzberg.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4935 before the committee:
HB 4935
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16601
(MCL 333.16601), as amended by 2018 PA
463, and by adding sections 16187b and
16611a.
Representative Fairbairn and Sandy Sutton, representing the Michigan Dental Hygienists'
Association, testified in support of HB 4935. Questions and discussions followed.
Bryce Fisher, representing My Community Dental Centers, testified in support of HB 4935.
Dr. Mark Johnston DDS testified in opposition to HB 4935. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4935, but did not wish to speak:
Mark Ashley, representing the Delta Dental.
Bill Sullivan, representing the Michigan Dental Association.
Kimberly Raleigh, representing the Michigan Oral Health Coalition.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The Chair laid HB 5332 before the committee:
HB 5332
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled
"Unmanned aircraft systems act," (MCL
259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 6.
Representative Bruck testified in support of HB 5332. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 5644 before the committee:
HB 5644
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 19a, 675, 803d, and 803h (MCL
257.19a, 257.675, 257.803d, and 257.803h),
section 19a as amended by 2002 PA 618,
section 675 as amended by 2018 PA 179, and
sections 803d and 803h as amended by 2018
PA 62.
Representative Outman and Ann Sheehan, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse
Practitioners, testified in support of HB 5644. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5644, but did not wish to speak:
David Handsor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid HB 4816 before the committee:
HB 4816
(Rep. Jenkins-Arno)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 281.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4816. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4816. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4816 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4816, but did not wish to speak:
Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
The Chair laid HB 5150 before the committee:
HB 5150
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16204,
16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and 18709
(MCL 333.16204, 333.16344, 333.18701,
333.18703, 333.18707, and 333.18709),
section 16204 as amended by 2005 PA 273
and sections 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and
18709 as added by 2004 PA 3, and by adding
sections 18710 and 18712.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5150. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5150. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5150 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
11:17 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.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, Huizenga, Outman and Theis

Excused: Senators McMorrow and Damoose


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

Meeting held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Damoose

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations -

Subcommittees -

Corrections and Judiciary – Wednesday, April 22, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

DHHS – Wednesday, April 22, 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

General Government – Wednesday, April 22, 1:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

LEO/MEDC – Wednesday, April 22, 2:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

MDE – Wednesday, April 22, 9:15 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

MILEAP – Wednesday, April 22, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Wednesday, April 22, 2:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection – Wednesday, April 22, 12:15 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5314

Regulatory Affairs – Wednesday, April 22, 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:44 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: The House Appropriation Subcommittee on General Government will come to order.


evidence_text: House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges come to order. Mr. Clark, will you take


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evidence_text: Mhm. >> Thank you. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Medicaid Behavioral Health will come to order. Clerk, please take the roll. Chair Van Woerkom. Here. Vice Chair Green. Present. Representative Roth. Here. Representative Kahoun. Here.


evidence_text: Mhm. >> The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs will come to order. Will the clerk please call the roll for today's attendance? Chair Robinson. Here. Representatives Cabell. Here. Maddock. >> Here. Rogers. Here. Morgan. Here. Mr.


evidence_text: Mhm. >> The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity will come to order. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Chair Jenkins-Arnold. >> Here. Representative Robinson. Representative Workman. Representative


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location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. JAIME GREENE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair Jaime
Greene.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Jaime Greene, Kunse, Wendzel, Schmaltz, Schriver, Fairbairn, Scott, Andrews
and Skaggs.
Absent: Reps. Linting and Arbit.
Excused: Reps. Linting and Arbit.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 03, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on the Broadband Equity, Access, and
Deployment (BEAD) program.
Eric Frederick, Chief Connectivity Officer from the Michigan High Speed Internet Office (MIHI),
and Brennan Smith, Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs from the Michigan Department of
Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), gave a presentation on the BEAD program. Questions
and discussion followed.
Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Representatives Linting and Arbit from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Jaime Greene adjourned the meeting
at 11:01 AM.
Representative Jaime Greene, Chair
Matt Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 21, 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 March 17, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5091 before the committee:
HB 5091
(Rep. Steele)
A bill to amend 2023 PA 281, entitled "Public
officers financial disclosure act," by amending
section 3 (MCL 15.703), as amended by 2025
PA 3.
Representative Xiong offered the following amendments to HB 5091:
1. Amend page 3, line 1, after "commissioner" by striking out the balance of the line
through "census" on line 3.
2. Amend page 3, line 4, after "executive" by striking out the balance of the line through
"census" on line 6.
Representative Xiong spoke to her amendments.
Representative Xiong moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5091. The motion did not prevail
3-4-2:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Smit, Fox, Alexander and Pavlov.
Pass: Reps. Outman and Hoadley.
Representative Koleszar offered the following amendments to HB 5091:
1. Amend page 3, line 1, after "commissioner" by striking out the balance of the line
through "census" on line 3.
2. Amend page 3, line 4, after "executive" by striking out the balance of the line through
"census" on line 6.
3. Amend page 3, following line 6, by inserting:
"(ix) A county clerk.
(x) A county treasurer.
(xi) A register of deeds.
(xii) A county prosecuting attorney.
(xiii) A county sheriff.
(xiv) A county drain commissioner.".
Representative Koleszar spoke to his amendments.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt the amendments to HB 5091. The motion did not prevail
3-2-4:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: Reps. Smit and Fox.
Pass: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov.
Representative Fox moved to report out HB 5091 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
6-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
The Chair laid HB 5717 before the committee:
HB 5717
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending section
373 (MCL 168.373).
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5717. 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 Hoadley moved to report out HB 5717 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5717, but did not wish to speak:
Graham Filler, representing Secure Democracy.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5717 and HB 5091, but did not wish to
speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:08
AM.
Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Noon.
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 14, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
At 12:06 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:06 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak called the committee back to order.
The Majority Vice 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.
Representative DeBoyer and Representative Schmaltz testified together in support of HB 5739 &
HB 5740. Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:20 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid the committee at ease.
At 12:21 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Jennifer Warnos and Brooke Gow, representing the Michigan Guardianship Association, testified
together in support of HB 5739 and HB 5740. Questions and discussion followed.
Roslund Harris, representing herself, testified with a neutral position on HB 5739.
Cynthia Mifsud, representing her mother Betty Hayes and Judicial Probate Integrity, testified in
opposition to HB 5739 and HB 5740.
Tom Howe, representing himself, testified with a neutral position on HB 5739 and HB 5740.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5739 and HB 5740, but did not wish to
speak:
Alan Bolter, representing Community Mental Health Association of Michigan.
Charlene Distler, representing Probate Support Specialists.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5740, but did not wish to
speak:
Jason Lachowski, representing AARP Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5456 and HB 5457 before the committee:
HB 5456
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy
grant program and pilot program for providing
treatment to veterans with traumatic brain
injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
state governmental officers and entities; and to
require the promulgation of rules.
HB 5457
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy
fund; and to provide for the administration of
and distributions from the fund.
A substitute (H-1) for HB 5456 was adopted at the April 14, 2026, meeting.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5456 and HB 5457, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Derek Blumke, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Representative Fox moved to report out HB 5456 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 7-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: Rep. Rheingans.
Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes and Xiong.
Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 5457 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
12:54 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 21, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Finance was called to order by Chair Tisdel.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander,
Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 17, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5572 and HB 5573 before the committee:
HB 5572
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
7o (MCL 211.7o), as amended by 2006 PA
681.
HB 5573
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
7o (MCL 211.7o), as amended by 2006 PA
681.
Representative Harris, joined by Representative Snyder, testified in support of HB 5572 and HB
5573. Questions and discussion followed.
Dalton Herbel, representing LeadingAge Michigan, joined by Adam Kinder, representing Holland
Home, and Rich Acho, representing Lourdes Senior Community, testified in support of HB 5572
and HB 5573. Questions and discussion followed.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, joined by Marie Sherry,
representing the City of Dexter, Juan Ganum, representing the City of Holland, and Mayor
Stephen Kepley, representing the City of Kentwood, testified in opposition of HB 5572 and HB
5573. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5572 and HB 5573, but did not wish to
speak:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5572 and HB 5573, but did not wish to
speak:
Roger Myers, representing the Presbyterian Villages of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 11:31
AM.
Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans, State Police submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hertel (C), Klinefelt and Theis


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Camilleri (C), Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh, Bayer, Theis and Albert


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Cherry, Lindsey and Hoitenga

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations – Thursday, April 23, 10:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5307

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:08 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: House Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid and Department of Education will come to order. Clerk, please call


evidence_text: The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity will come to order. Mr. Clerk, will you please call [clears throat] the roll? Chair Jenkins-Arnold. Here. Representative Robinson. Here. Representative Wentworth. Here. Representative Cavitt.


evidence_text: afternoon now, isn't it? Sorry, we jumped the gun there. Um, I'd like to call this meeting of the appropriation subcommittee on corrections and judiciary to order. Um, welcome to those that are here and thanks for the members to be in in attendance. Um, and will the clerk please call the role for today's attendance? Chair Slaw