evidence_text:
The Sentencing Commission submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., South State Room, Heritage Hall, Capitol Building

Present: Senator McBroom

Excused: Senator Santana


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
The Committee on Labor submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Camilleri, Cavanagh, Greene and Albert

Scheduled Meetings

Transportation and Infrastructure – Wednesday, June 24, 9:15 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5323

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:47 a.m.

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

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: Mhm. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> The House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government will come to order.


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 23, 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 Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 09, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HJR W before the committee:
HJR W
(Rep. Aragona)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to
the state constitution of 1963, by amending
section 6 of article IV, to modify the time a
commissioner on the independent citizens
redistricting commission is ineligible to hold a
partisan elective office.
Representative Aragona testified in support of HJR W. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HJR W, but did not wish to speak:
Kim Murphy-Kovalick, representing Voters Not Politicians.
The following person submitted a card in support of HJR W, but did not wish to speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
The Chair laid HB 6090 before the committee:
HB 6090
(Rep. Schriver)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending section
558 (MCL 168.558), as amended by 2021 PA
158.
Representative Schriver testified in support of HB 6090. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6090, but did not wish to speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6090, but did not wish to speak:
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:32
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, June 23, 2026
Noon.
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes,
Rheingans and Xiong.
Absent: Rep. Thompson.
Excused: Rep. Thompson.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5163 before the committee:
HB 5163
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 2 (MCL
722.622), as amended by 2022 PA 67.
A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 5163 at the June 16th, 2026, meeting.
Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 5163 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5163, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Casha, representing the Abused & Neglected Kids with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum
Disorders.
Representative Rheingans moved to excuse Representative Thompson from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
12:08 PM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. JAY DEBOYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver,
Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer and Wegela.
Absent: Rep. Meerman.
Excused: Rep. Meerman.
Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by and discussion regarding the Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
Norm Hess, Christina Harrington, and Kevin Green, representing the Michigan Association of
Local Environmental Health Administrators, gave testimony on the Michigan Department of
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Questions and discussion followed.
Eric Oswald, Dylan Gebhard, and Jerrod Sanders, representing the Michigan Department of
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, gave a presentation on the Michigan Department of
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Rigas moved to excuse Representative Meerman from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at
10:17 AM.
Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 23, 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, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Absent: Reps. Herzberg and Wilson.
Excused: Reps. Herzberg and Wilson.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 16, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 52 before the committee:
SB 52
(Sen. Geiss)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 639, entitled
"Hertel-Law-T. Stopczynski port authority
act," by amending the title and sections 2, 8, 9,
10, 13, 14, 14a, 16, 18, 20, 23, 24, and 25
(MCL 120.102, 120.108, 120.109, 120.110,
120.113, 120.114, 120.114a, 120.116,
120.118, 120.120, 120.123, 120.124, and
120.125), the title as amended and section 14a
as added by 1998 PA 188, sections 14 and 18
as amended by 2002 PA 412, and section 23 as
amended by 1984 PA 256, and by adding
section 19a.
Representative Neyer moved to report out SB 52 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5940 before the committee:
HB 5940
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1925 PA 368, entitled "An act
to prohibit obstructions and encroachments on
public highways; to provide for the removal of
obstructions and encroachments on public
highways; to prescribe the conditions under
which telegraph, telephone, power, and other
public utility companies, cable television
companies, broadband companies, and
municipalities may enter upon, construct, and
maintain telegraph, telephone, power, cable
television, or broadband lines, pipe lines,
wires, cables, poles, conduits, sewers, and like
structures upon, over, across, or under public
roads, bridges, streets, and waters; and to
prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by
amending section 13 (MCL 247.183), as
amended by 2018 PA 565, and by adding
section 13a.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5940, but did not wish to speak:
Carlie Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5940, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5940. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5940 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6079 before the committee:
HB 6079
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," by amending sections
6 and 25 (MCL 205.56 and 205.75), section 6
as amended by 2014 PA 425 and section 25 as
amended by 2025 PA 17, and by adding
section 18a.
Representative Morgan testified in support of HB 6079. Questions and discussions followed.
Deb Prato, representing The Rapid, testified in support of HB 6079. Questions and discussions
followed.
Heidi Wenzel, representing the MPTA and Ionia Dial-A-Ride, testified in support of HB 6079.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6079, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin A. McKinney, representing MASSTrans.
Bernard Parker III, representing SMART.
Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Megan Owen, representing the Transportation Riders United (TRU).
Todd Tennis, representing the Amalgamated Transit Union, Michigan Legislative
Conference.
Representative Koleszar moved to excuse Representatives Herzberg 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
1:12 PM.
Representative Pat Outman, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Hoitenga

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:18 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Services will come to order.


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson,
Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5358 before the committee:
HB 5358
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023
PA 110.
A substitute (H-2) for HB 5358 was adopted at the June 17th, 2026, meeting.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5358 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 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5648 before the committee:
HB 5648
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1278a (MCL 380.1278a), as amended by 2022
PA 105, and by adding section 1279i.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5648, but did not wish to speak:
Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN).
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5648 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5803 before the committee:
HB 5803
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act
to provide for the protection of children
through the licensing and regulation of child
care organizations; to provide for the
establishment of standards of care for child
care organizations; to prescribe powers and
duties of certain departments of this state and
adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending
section 1 (MCL 722.111), as amended by 2024
PA 50.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5803, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5803, but did not wish to speak:
Anne Kuhnen, Kids Count Policy Director, representing the Michigan League for Public
Policy.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5803. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar
and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5803 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6080 before the committee:
HB 6080
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1248 (MCL 380.1248), as amended by 2023
PA 116.
Representative Koleszar spoke to the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 6080.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6080. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar
and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 6080 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar
and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5919 before the committee:
HB 5919
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections 4
and 5 (MCL 380.4 and 380.5), section 4 as
amended by 2011 PA 232 and section 5 as
amended by 2019 PA 38, and by adding
sections 562, 564, 565, 566, 567, 568, 569, and
1701b.
Representative Paquette testified in support of HB 5919. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5919, but did not wish to speak:
Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Peter Spadafore, representing Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity.
Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers-Michigan.
John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.
Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun ISD.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5919, but did not wish to speak:
Michael Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public-School Academies.
Karen Palka, founder and executive director of A Beautiful Me, and a constituent of
Representative Pavlov, gave a presentation to the committee about her nonprofit, “A Beautiful
Me.” Questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
11:13 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 24, 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, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Absent: Reps. Brenda Carter and Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Brenda Carter and Whitsett.
The Chair laid HB 4832 and HB 5303 before the committee:
HB 4832
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 7303a,
17001, 17011, 17501, and 17511 (MCL
333.7303a, 333.17001, 333.17011, 333.17501,
and 333.17511), section 7303a as amended by
2019 PA 43, section 17001 as amended by
2018 PA 624, sections 17011 and 17511 as
amended by 2006 PA 398, and section 17501
as amended by 2018 PA 524, and by adding
sections 16325a, 17034, 17034a, 17034b,
17534, 17534a, and 17534b.
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.
Chair VanderWall gave remarks on HB 4832 and HB 5303.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4832, but did not wish to speak:
Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Lindsay Brieschke, representing the Michigan Health Council.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4832, but did not wish to speak:
Ariane Toth, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Natalie Bies, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Taylor Maples, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Brendan Corey, representing the Michigan State University CRNA Program.
Kara Blatchford, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Maunda Morrison, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
William Sadler.
Nathan Friese.
Grace Demas, representing Michigan State University CRNAs.
Cameron Face, representing the Michigan State University Nurse Anesthesia Program.
Jamelynne Santamaria.
Taylor Roberts, representing Michigan State University Nurse Anesthesiology.
Kaitlyn Boughton.
Amanoa Winston, representing Michigan State University SRNAs and CRNAs.
Krystal Teichow, representing Michigan State University CRNAs.
Trevon Hall, representing Michigan State University SRNAs.
Mustafa Alshorbaji, representing the Michigan State University CRNA Program.
Colette Genco, representing Michigan State University CRNAs.
Andrew Suzio, representing the Michigan State University CRNA Program.
Katheryn Balaj, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and Michigan
State University.
Jennifer Dickie, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Brian Kulikowski.
Tresa Sell, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Alex Hughes, representing Michigan State University.
Kelly Lusk, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Drew Mojica, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Corbin Killam, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Laura Farah, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Vallen Barbat, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Estera Rusnak, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Bridget Kutsche, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Gazmend Duhanaj, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Sarah Rush, representing Michigan State University Nurse Anesthetists.
Rebecca Stiles, representing Michigan State University.
Eric Woolley, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Jenna Klein, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Amil Issa, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Diamond Jones, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Katherine Fordham, representing the Michigan State University CRNA Program.
Erin Ryan, representing the Michigan State University NA Program.
Aowar Mahmoud, representing Oakland University SRNAs.
Shihan Huang, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Logan Shadala, representing Oakland University CRNAs.
Tanja Dimorski, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Marissa Floro, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Stephanie Mrozinski.
Cleo L. Brown.
Paige Docherty, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Moe Ozaki, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Brett Phillips, representing Oakland University.
Daniel Ratliff, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Lauren Bonfglio, representing Oakland University CRNAs.
Emma Ray, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Paul Geren, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Kristina Klusek, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Matt Miggins, representing CRNAs.
Patrick Slade, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Blair Cullen, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Madison Boyd, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse
Anesthetists.
Gina Landa, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse
Anesthetists.
Stephanie Turner, representing Oakland University.
Haley Velisek, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse
Anesthetists.
Ariana Johnson, representing Oakland University.
Madison Barne, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
David Idzior, representing Bay CRNAs, and the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Samantha Ham, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse
Anesthetists.
Dustin Blom, representing the University of Michigan DNAO, and the Michigan Association
of Nurse Anesthetists.
Emma Clark, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse
Anesthetists.
Ann Mary Drews, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Marie Surgen, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Paige Jevove, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Philip Avramoski, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Brett Riopelle, representing the University of Michigan- Flint Nurse Anesthesia.
LaChelle Lee.
Alexis Tangali, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Marina Gjeleviq, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Keylah Kilbourne, representing the University of Michigan- Flint, and the Michigan
Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
James Reder, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Julie Staczekmarx, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Ramone Jarrett, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse
Anesthetists.
Daniel Oh, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Jaylon Angel, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Marie Fouroan, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse
Anesthetists.
Amanda Baweja, representing Oakland University, and the Michigan Association of Nurse
Anesthetists.
Amber Todd, representing CRNA Students of Michigan.
Britny Porter, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Athena Lievense, representing CRNA Students of Michigan.
Emily Breneman, representing the Michigan State University CRNA Program.
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
Hillary Beeckman, representing Michigan State University.
Gena Welch, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Margaret Merogi, representing the Oakland University CRNA Program.
Adriana Dushaj, representing the Oakland University CRNA Program.
Carley Wilson, representing the Michigan State University CRNA Program.
Monika Titus, representing the Oakland University CRNA Program.
Jessica Bumer, representing the Oakland University CRNA Program.
Gina Furnari.
Karlee Braniff.
Karin Koberstein.
Alexa Ellish.
Nicholas Rebel.
Victoria Zolkewsky
Nelson.
Kendal Gillihan.
Nia Patel.
Jill Johnson.
Amy Franckowiak.
Jennifer Dickie.
Danielle Malouf.
Susan
Duerr-Trebilcock.
Ron Seligman.
Seema John.
Jonathan Salanta.
Keara Boyle.
Marissa Sharma.
Jonathan Todd Takala.
Hannah
Walmsley-Solt.
Kyle Cameron.
Kyla Mitchell.
Claire Simon.
Aman Sharma.
Jamell Mitchell.
Michael Solt.
Tina Halilaj.
Ashlee Lionte.
Lindsay Mason.
Brenda Bremer.
Kirsten Reddy.
Joe Nelson.
Andrew Cullison.
Isabelle Miller.
Brandon Schell.
Stephanie Basham.
Gaspare Destasi.
Brandon Snider.
Charles Ashley.
Christopher O’Hagan.
Natalie Delaney.
Michael Strating.
John Sordyl.
Kurt Cullison.
Lucas Pfruender.
Ron Stelter.
Kelsey Naughton.
Trevor Hazen.
Gibson Crandle.
Donna Kemp.
Megan DesMadryl.
Elizabeth Mondoux.
Eric Prichard.
Aqua Moore.
Stephanie Sturtz.
Paul Allen.
Bianca Adair.
Curtis Holt.
Grant Murphy.
Elizabeth Lester.
Emily Zahodne.
Justin Bielby.
Tonilee Cullison.
Laurel Schaaf.
Soto Tuned.
Margaret Kohler.
Ryan O’Dowd.
Kayla Miller.
Kim Lodge.
Emma Merlington.
Devin Simpson.
Brittany Johnson.
Izak Finn.
Nicholas Bowers.
Sara Hoover.
Teresa Alu.
Karen Anklam.
Myron Zolkewsky.
Romana Cammarata.
Dennis Sauve Jr.
Khadija Numan.
Caitlin Pemberton.
Dawn Slade.
Holly Hancock.
Donald Farago.
Brandon Maples.
Stefan Webb.
Dr. Timothy Turner.
Nate Griswold.
Riley Kopenski.
Gwen Dukatz.
Angela Genova.
Linda McDonald.
Maria Zolkewsky.
Tamara Dukatz.
Kyle Carson.
Sean Kennedy.
Alie Anderson.
Cristina Maiuri.
Denise J. Brown.
Milena A. Marshall.
Elaina Causley.
Jessica Fortin.
Nicolette Bohnert.
Steven Carson.
Michael Licata.
Caitlin Carson.
Katie Cooper.
Emily Gray.
Cathy Bohnert.
Clayton Pemberton.
Leif Marker.
Lindsay Studt.
Maura Dwyer.
Shannon Carlson.
Rebecca Artrip.
Mary Raftery.
Mark Gail.
Jenelle Fye.
Mary Lou Gagnon.
Thomas Gagnon.
Melissa O’Neill.
Amanda Peterson.
Lauren Bommarito.
Maria Ciolino.
Karen Sabatowski.
Andrew Bommarito.
Bryan Harris.
Stephanie Harris.
Annette Desancic.
Bryanna Williams.
Catarino Perez.
Claire Farren.
Zack Sabatowski.
Nour Ayesh.
Marisa Novello.
Akmal Ayesh.
Thahabia Ismail.
Stephanie Warstler.
Sara Irish.
Lexie Carmody.
Veronica Schulz.
Carlee Snyder.
Hansel Artrip.
Alexandra Surgalski.
Andrea Muller.
Sara Eberhard.
Jennifer Saleem.
Elizabeth Lupinacci.
Emily Edgcombe.
Marsha Fischmeister.
Chelsea Hillman.
MaryAnn Dow.
Emma Nicholson.
Austyn Killebrew.
Laura Rodgers.
Adam Brieger.
Frances Joshi.
Lindsey Weber.
Larry Huber.
Anne Marie Talbot.
Curtis DeVries.
Abby Barden.
Kelsey Carson.
Hallie Gordley.
Fatme Abboud.
Kathryn Gibson.
Lucky Moldenhauer.
Graham Blun.
Laura Holland.
Hui Hua Yue.
Seoyoung Park.
Stephanie Poling Wise.
Moriah Shrewsbury.
Christina Hamon.
Shubing Cao.
Susan Huber.
Joyce Irish.
Kaylee Simpson.
Rachel Sinicki.
Jeff Sinicki.
Grant Voisinet.
Tamara Miller.
Jenni Lofland.
Elizabeth Barnes.
Alex Fischmeister.
Lauren Huber.
Sarah McKae.
Jill Buist.
Eric Bradberry.
Alex Gumper.
Danielle Gauntlett.
Treavor Eimers.
Krista McKee.
Diane Morris.
Mary Downey.
Erin Locke.
Mike Salmi.
Steven Bliss.
Melissa Murray.
Eric Chaudhary.
Chad Murray.
Ann Marie Lietaert.
James Falzon.
Dominique Mones.
Erika Holland.
Shanavia Coleman.
Jonathan Becker
Jessica Hubl.
Laura Dyjach.
Jacob Rowley.
Joshua Tschiggfrey.
Taylor Lichon.
Gena Welch.
Ashlee Hendricksen.
Jordan Sharon.
Cara Leonard.
Joshua Tschiggfrey.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5303, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Miguel Rodriquez, representing the General Council for American Pharmacies.
The Chair laid HB 5681 before the committee:
HB 5681
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 2004 PA 47, entitled "Medical
records access act," by amending section 9
(MCL 333.26269).
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5681. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5681 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5728, HB 5729, HB 5730, HB 5731, HB 5732, HB 5733, HB 5734, HB 5735,
HB 5736, HB 5737 and HB 5738 before the committee:
HB 5728
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 233, entitled
"Prudent purchaser act," by amending section
2 (MCL 550.52), as amended by 2014 PA 74.
HB 5729
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 6230,
6233, 6234, and 6238 (MCL 333.6230,
333.6233, 333.6234, and 333.6238), sections
6230 and 6234 as added and section 6233 as
amended by 2012 PA 501 and section 6238 as
amended by 2015 PA 104.
HB 5730
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 1987 PA 230, entitled
"Municipal health facilities corporations act,"
by amending section 103 (MCL 331.1103), as
amended by 2010 PA 331.
HB 5731
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100a and
260 (MCL 330.1100a and 330.1260), section
100a as amended by 2023 PA 118 and section
260 as amended by 2014 PA 200; and to repeal
acts and parts of acts.
HB 5732
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
"Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending
section 206 (MCL 125.3206), as amended by
2022 PA 206.
HB 5733
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section
625b (MCL 257.625b), as amended by 2018
PA 657.
HB 5734
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 350, entitled "The
nonprofit health care corporation reform act,"
by amending section 414a (MCL 550.1414a),
as amended by 1988 PA 345.
HB 5735
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 2023 PA 313, entitled
"Overdose fatality review act," by amending
section 3 (MCL 330.3023).
HB 5736
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 251, entitled
"Patient's right to independent review act," by
amending section 3 (MCL 550.1903), as
amended by 2016 PA 274.
HB 5737
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," by amending section 109
(MCL 400.109), as amended by 2025 PA 45.
HB 5738
(Rep. Bohnak)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 218, entitled "Adult
foster care facility licensing act," by amending
sections 3 and 26a (MCL 400.703 and
400.726a), section 3 as amended by 2018 PA
557 and section 26a as amended by 2018 PA
388.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5728, HB 5729, HB 5730, HB 5731, HB
5732, HB 5733, HB 5734, HB 5735, HB 5736, HB 5737 and HB 5738, but did not wish to speak:
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5728 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bierlein moved to report out HB 5729 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5730 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5731 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5732 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schmaltz moved to report out HB 5733 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5734 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5735 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5736 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5737 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5738 with recommendation that the bill be referred
to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5903 before the committee:
HB 5903
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 134 (MCL
330.1134), as amended by 2015 PA 59.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5903, but did not wish to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Harmony Gould, representing Pine Rest Christian Mental Health.
Representative Bierlein testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 5903.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5903. The motion prevailed 11-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5903 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
The Chair laid HB 5943 and HB 5944 before the committee:
HB 5943
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by
adding chapter 9B.
HB 5944
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 109y.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5943 and HB 5944, but did not wish to
speak:
Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5943 and HB 5944, but did not wish to
speak:
Jeff Yorke, representing Patriot Ambulance Services.
Representative Frisbie testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 5943.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5943. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5943 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 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Foreman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5944. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5944 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 144, SB 590 and SB 591 before the committee:
SB 144
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17801,
17820, 17822, 17824, and 17825 (MCL
333.17801, 333.17820, 333.17822,
333.17824, and 333.17825), section 17801 as
amended and section 17825 as added by 2009
PA 55, sections 17820 and 17822 as amended
by 2016 PA 499, and section 17824 as
amended by 2014 PA 260, and by adding
section 17825a.
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).
Representative Meerman moved to report out SB 144 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 590 and SB 591, but did not wish to speak:
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Representative Prestin moved to report out SB 590 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Witwer moved to report out SB 591 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representatives 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
9:29 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, June 24, 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 Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
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.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5211, HB 5212 and HB 5213, but did
not wish to speak:
Josh Pease, representing the State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section.
Judge Lisa Sullivan, representing the Michigan Probate Judges Association.
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 5211 with recommendation. 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.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5212 with recommendation. 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.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5213 with recommendation. 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.
The Chair laid HB 5120, HB 5121 and HB 6033 before the committee:
HB 5120
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
sections 2559 and 2950 (MCL 600.2559 and
600.2950), section 2559 as amended by 2023
PA 35 and section 2950 as amended by 2018
PA 146.
HB 5121
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
section 2950a (MCL 600.2950a), as amended
by 2018 PA 146, and by adding sections 2950d
and 2950p.
HB 6033
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
section 2559 (MCL 600.2559), as amended by
2023 PA 35.
A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 5120 at the June 3rd, 2026, meeting.
A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 5121 at the June 3rd, 2026, meeting.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5120, HB 5121 and HB 6033, but did not
wish to speak:
Jeff Kirkpatrick, representing the Michigan Court Officers - Deputy Sheriffs Process Servers
Association.
Emily Corwin, representing the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5120 and HB 5121, but did not wish to
speak:
Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and
Treatment Board.
Representative Scott moved to report out HB 5120 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope, Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 5121 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope, Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6033. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope, Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 6033 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope, Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4833 before the committee:
HB 4833
(Rep. Steele)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
section 8123 (MCL 600.8123), as amended by
2018 PA 6.
Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4833. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope, Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4833 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope, Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
10:46 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, June 24, 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, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit and Foreman.
Absent: Reps. Wortz, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Excused: Reps. Wortz, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 17, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5304 before the committee:
HB 5304
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 30106b, 30311b, and
32515a (MCL 324.30106b, 324.30311b, and
324.32515a), sections 30106b and 32515a as
added by 2013 PA 87 and section 30311b as
added by 2009 PA 120, and by adding sections
1306 and 33709.
Mindy Fernandes, representing the Office of Representative Roth, testified in support of HB 5304.
Michael Morphy, representing the Great Lakes Coalition, testified in support of HB 5304.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5304, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club of Michigan.
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Representative Outman moved to excuse Representatives Wortz, Myers-Phillips and Wooden
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
12:32 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 9:15 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:16 p.m.

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

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 25, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Economic Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Hoadley.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie and Tate.
Absent: Rep. Coffia.
Excused: Rep. Coffia.
Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5152 and HB 5153 before the committee:
HB 5152
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
section 3208 (MCL 600.3208) and by adding
sections 3214 and 3222.
HB 5153
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
sections 3240 and 3252 (MCL 600.3240 and
600.3252), section 3240 as amended by 2019
PA 130.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5152 and HB 5153, but did not wish to
speak:
Jordan Klint, representing the Harbor County Mission.
Jeff Kirkpatrick, representing the Michigan Court Officers and Deputy Sheriff's Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5152 and HB 5153, but did not wish to
speak:
Joanne Misuraca, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association.
Jeff Weiserman, representing Trott Law.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5152. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant and
Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 5152 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 8-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Tate.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5153. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie and Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5153 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 8-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Brixie and Tate.
Representative Grant moved to excuse Representative Coffia from the meeting. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at
10:36 AM.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 25, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119 before the committee:
HB 6116
(Rep. Hall)
A bill to create a hospital cost review board
and to prescribe its powers and duties; to
regulate certain hospital functions; to provide
for certain grants; to impose assessments
against certain hospitals; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities; and to
require the promulgation of rules.
HB 6117
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to create the health care cost reduction
fund; to provide for the distribution of money
from the fund; and to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state officers and entities.
HB 6118
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to regulate certain health facility
acquisitions and mergers; to require certain
approvals from the hospital cost review board;
to impose a tax on certain health facility
acquisitions and mergers; to provide for the
levy, collection, and administration of the tax;
to provide for the distribution of the proceeds
of the tax; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state governmental officers and
entities; to prescribe civil sanctions and
provide remedies; and to provide for the
promulgation of rules.
HB 6119
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 274, entitled
"Michigan antitrust reform act," by amending
section 4a (MCL 445.774a), as added by 1987
PA 243.
Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6116. The motion prevailed 3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris, Representative DeBoyer, and Representative Aragona testified in support
of HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119. Questions and discussions followed.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, and Ben Frederick,
representing Memorial Healthcare, testified in opposition to HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB
6119. Questions and discussions followed.
Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition, testified in support of HB
6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119. Questions and discussions followed.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB 6119.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 6116, HB 6117, HB
6118 and HB 6119, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak:
Ashley Meyers.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6116, HB 6117, HB 6118 and HB
6119, but did not wish to speak:
Manny Lentine, representing the Detroit Medical Center.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Dakota Baker, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health.
Sonny Hoogendorn, representing Corewell Health.
Chip Falahee, representing Bronson Health.
Christine Simon, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6118, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Theut, representing the Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan.
Jonathan Dunford, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association.
Angela Madden, representing the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6119, but did not wish to speak:
Vicki Baron, representing the Pediatrix Medical Group.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
10:22 AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. JAY DEBOYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 25, 2026
10:45 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver,
Woolford, Lightner, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer and Wegela.
Absent: Rep. Jaime Greene.
Excused: Rep. Jaime Greene.
Due to Representative Jaime Greene being absent, the Chair elevated Representative Lightner.
Representative Miller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 23, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a discussion on the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Eric Eggan, Pat Fischer, representing Putt Putt Tavern, Raymond Millen, representing the
American Legion, and Jeremy Mitchell gave testimony on the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Questions and discussion followed.
Executive Director Henery Williams, Director of External Affairs and Responsible Gaming and
Tribal Liaison Jasmine Tompkins, John Lessnau, and Aaron Poncgraz, representing the Michigan
Gaming Control Board, gave testimony on the Michigan Gaming Control Board. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Schriver moved to excuse Representative Jaime Greene from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at
11:51 AM.
Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 25, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Whitsett.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5033 before the committee:
HB 5033
(Rep. Kelly)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled "An act
to promote the safety, welfare, and educational
interests of the people of this state by
regulating the construction, reconstruction,
and remodeling of, and the installation of
certain security devices at, certain public or
private school buildings or additions to those
buildings and by regulating the construction,
reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the
installation of certain security devices at,
buildings leased or acquired for school
purposes; to define the class of buildings
affected by this act; to prescribe the powers
and duties of certain state agencies and
officials; to prescribe penalties for the
violation of this act; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 5a (MCL
388.855a), as amended by 2020 PA 45.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5033, but did not wish to speak:
Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5033. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5033 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5518 before the committee:
HB 5518
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 1114 (MCL 436.2114), as
amended by 2011 PA 27.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5518. The motion prevailed
13-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant.
Representative Rigas moved to report out HB 5518 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2)
be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to
the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 13-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant.
The Chair laid HB 4894 before the committee:
HB 4894
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section
207 (MCL 339.5207) and by adding section
1020.
Representative Neyer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4894. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4894 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 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 157 before the committee:
SB 157
(Sen. Bayer)
A bill to regulate pet cemeteries; to regulate
the sale of pet cemetery merchandise and
services; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain local governmental officers and
entities; and to prescribe penalties and
remedies.
Senator Bayer testified in support of SB 157. Questions and discussions followed.
Andrea McMillan, representing Attorneys for Animals, testified in support of SB 157. Questions
and discussions followed.
Eric Wexler, representing himself, testified in support of SB 157.
Ann Griffin, representing the Michigan Humane and Animal Law Section of the State Bar of
Michigan, testified in support of SB 157. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of SB 157, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Lisa Barnett, representing herself.
The Chair laid HB 5905 and HB 5906 before the committee:
HB 5905
(Rep. Pavlov)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," by amending section
10 (MCL 125.1510), as amended by 2016 PA
409.
HB 5906
(Rep. Pavlov)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section
731 (MCL 339.5731), as amended by 2018 PA
151.
Representative Pavlov testified in support of HB 5905 and HB 5906. Questions and discussions
followed.
David Squires, representing Vincent's Heating and Plumbing, testified in support of HB 5905 and
HB 5906. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5905 and HB 5906, but did not wish to
speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The Chair laid HB 4494 and HB 4495 before the committee:
HB 4494
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections
303 and 310b (MCL 750.303 and 750.310b),
section 303 as amended by 1996 PA 129 and
section 310b as amended by 2010 PA 219.
HB 4495
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 16o of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16o),
as amended by 2012 PA 169.
Representative Snyder testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions
followed.
Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions
followed.
Jasmine Tompkins and Aaron Pongracz, both representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board,
testified in opposition to HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions followed.
Eric Eggan, representing the Michigan Redemption Gaming Association, testified in support of
HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions followed.
Nick Farley, representing Eclipse Compliance Testing, testified in support of HB 4494 and HB
4495. Questions and discussions followed.
Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 4494 and HB 4495.
Todd Wodzinski, representing Ron Richardson / VFW / Armada, testified in support of HB 4494
and HB 4495.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495, but did not wish to
speak:
Jamie Garcia, representing themself.
John Hager, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Raymond J. Millen, representing the Bath American Legion Ray Barker Post 412.
Joshua Meyle, representing themself.
Carl Olson, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Pat Fischer, representing Putt Putts.
Jennifer VanderBoon, representing Putt Putts.
Kyle Meyle, representing themself.
Kathy Fischer, representing Putt Putts Bar.
Kathleen Homan, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Andrew David Balgarella, representing themself.
Dave Phillips, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Jeremy Mitchell, representing themself.
Ken Natah, representing Universal Video.
Mitchell Barman, representing Universal Video.
James Shaw, representing Universal Video.
George H. Barndollar, representing Universal Video.
Julie Belmarez, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Tammy Slater, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Steve Belmarez, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Cindy Griswold, representing themself.
Robert Gerling, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Nathan Donselar, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA).
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4494 and HB 4495, but did not wish to
speak:
Whitney Gravelle, representing the Bay Mills Indian Community.
John Drake, representing the Hollywood Casino at Greektown.
Eric Rodriguez, representing the GA Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe (Soaring Eagle).
Brendan Ringlever, representing the Huron Band of Potawatomi (Firekeepers).
Amanda Tomich, representing the Michigan Coin Machine Operators Association.
Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
Gun Lake Tribe.
Bruce Dall, representing the MotorCity Casino.
Matt Buckley, representing the MGM Grand Detroit.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4494 and HB 4495, but did not
wish to speak:
Martha Zehnder, representing the Bavarian Inn.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4494, but did not wish to speak:
Max Klumper, representing themself.
Emily Boruta, representing themself.
Ines Novak, representing themself.
Zoey Barman, representing themself.
Norm Barman, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Kim Barman, representing themself.
Brian Ellsworth, representing themself.
Jill Thieme, representing themself.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4495, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Tuer, representing themself.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Tyrone 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 Aragona adjourned the meeting at
10:28 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 428, State Capitol Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 25, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 428, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4813 before the committee:
HB 4813
(Rep. Pavlov)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 160, entitled "An act
entering into the interstate compact on
educational opportunity for military children:
and for related purposes," by amending
sections 1 and 2 (MCL 3.1041 and 3.1042).
Representative Pavlov testified in support of HB 4813. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4813. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4813. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4813 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6007 before the committee:
HB 6007
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending sections 3105, 3113, 3129,
3139, 4101, 4105, 5101, and 6103 (MCL
289.3105, 289.3113, 289.3129, 289.3139,
289.4101, 289.4105, 289.5101, and 289.6103),
sections 3105 and 5101 as amended by 2012
PA 178, section 3113 as amended by 2016 PA
188, section 3139 as amended by 2007 PA
113, section 4101 as amended by 2010 PA
112, and section 4105 as amended by 2025 PA
43.
Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 6007.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6007, but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 6007. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 6007 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4864 before the committee:
HB 4864
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 5456 (MCL
333.5456), as amended by 2002 PA 644.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4864. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4864 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5975 before the committee:
HB 5975
(Rep. Fox)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 5474 (MCL
333.5474), as added by 1998 PA 219.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5975 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5716 before the committee:
HB 5716
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," by amending section
19 (MCL 125.1519), as amended by 2002 PA
721.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5716. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5716 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5716, but did not wish to speak:
John Lindley, representing Michigan Manufactured Housing.
The Chair laid HB 5936 before the committee:
HB 5936
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 1307 (MCL 324.1307),
as amended by 2018 PA 631.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5936. The motion prevailed 8-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Herzberg.
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5936 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
The Chair laid HB 5937 before the committee:
HB 5937
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 1301, 1305, 1307, 3112,
and 30307 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1305,
324.1307, 324.3112, and 324.30307), section
1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section
1305 as amended by 2011 PA 246, sections
1307 and 30307 as amended by 2018 PA 631,
and section 3112 as amended by 2018 PA 667.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5937. The motion prevailed 8-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Herzberg.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5937 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
The Chair laid HB 5938 before the committee:
HB 5938
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 30307 (MCL
324.30307), as amended by 2018 PA 631.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5938. The motion prevailed 8-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Herzberg.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5938 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5936, HB 5937 and HB 5938, but did not
wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Michigan Home Builders Association.
Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The Chair laid HB 5727 before the committee:
HB 5727
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 90, entitled "Youth
employment standards act," by amending the
title and sections 2, 5, 7, 10, 15, and 20 (MCL
409.102, 409.105, 409.107, 409.110, 409.115,
and 409.120), the title and sections 2, 5, 7, 10,
and 20 as amended by 2024 PA 196 and
section 15 as amended by 2022 PA 123, and by
adding section 19a; and to repeal acts and parts
of acts.
Representative Hoadley testified in support of HB 5727. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5727, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5727, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Sauvé, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center.
Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5727. The motion prevailed 8-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Herzberg.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5727 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4).
The motion prevailed 6-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: Reps. Farhat and Liberati.
Pass: Rep. Herzberg.
The Chair laid HB 5899 before the committee:
HB 5899
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to create an artificial intelligence
governing board and prescribe its powers and
duties; to require the creation of an artificial
intelligence pilot program; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to create
funds; and to provide for the promulgation of
rules.
Representative Greene, testified in support of HB 5899. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 6022 before the committee:
HB 6022
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 100a, 400,
409, 410, 439, 464, 475, 482, 498e, 498f,
498h, 498l, 498p, and 972 (MCL 330.1100a,
330.1400, 330.1409, 330.1410, 330.1439,
330.1464, 330.1475, 330.1482, 330.1498e,
330.1498f, 330.1498h, 330.1498l, 330.1498p,
and 330.1972), section 100a as amended by
2023 PA 118, section 400 as amended by 2018
PA 595, section 409 as amended by 2022 PA
214, sections 410, 475, and 482 as amended by
2018 PA 593, section 439 as amended and
section 972 as added by 2020 PA 402, sections
464, 498f, 498l, and 498p as amended by 1995
PA 290, and sections 498e and 498h as
amended by 2012 PA 540.
Representative Vanderwall and Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of
Health Plans, testified in support of HB 6022. Questions and discussions followed.
Alan Bolter and Dave Lowe, representing the Community Mental Health Association of
Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 6022. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6022, but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Joe Haveman, representing the Hope Network.
Karla Ruest, representing Team Wellness.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6022, but did not wish to speak:
Dana Lansenby, representing the Oakland Community Health Network.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs Association.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6022, but did not wish to
speak:
Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
11:39 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 Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Conference Committees –

House Bill No. 5630 – Thursday, July 3, 12:15 a.m., Room 352, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-8080

Senate Bill No. 878 – Thursday, July 3, 12:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-2768

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:52 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Friday, July 3, 2026, at 12:15 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, July 2, 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, Brixie,
Tate and Coffia.
Absent: Rep. Grant.
Excused: Rep. Grant.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 25, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5139 before the committee:
HB 5139
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax
act," by amending sections 5 and 5c (MCL
205.95 and 205.95c), section 5 as amended by
2007 PA 93 and section 5c as added by 2019
PA 144.
Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5139. The motion prevailed 8-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Brixie.
Nays: Rep. Grant.
Pass: Reps. Tate and Coffia.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5139 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 8-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Brixie.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tate and Coffia.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5139, but did not wish to speak:
John LoPorto, representing Airbnb.
Peter Mormon, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Representative Tate moved to excuse Representative Grant 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
10:35 AM.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: >> No. >> Okay. >> The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity will come to order. Mr. Clerk, will you please call the roll? >> Chair Jankowsky Jones. >> Here. >> Representatives Robinson,


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on House Bill No. 5630 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 12:15 a.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Camilleri, Anthony and Outman


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Senate Bill No. 878 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 12:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Anthony (C), McCann and Outman

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 8:36 a.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate