location: Room 403 of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SAM SINGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
EGLE
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 17, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE was scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025,
at 3:00 p.m. in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, Bayer, Bumstead, Hauck, and Outman, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh, supported by Sen. Bayer, to adopt the meeting minutes from
March 13, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 3:07, Sen(s) Shink and Cherry entered the meeting.
The subcommittee welcomed Remediation and Redevelopment Division Director, Mike Neller, and Deputy
Director Travis Boeskool from EGLE to give a presentation and testimony about contaminated site cleanup.
At 3:53, Sen(s) Bumstead and Hauck left the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bayer to
adjourn the committee at 3:58 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. PAULINE WENDZEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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, Coffia, Herzberg and Myers-Phillips.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4027 and HB 4028 before the committee:
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028. Questions and
discussions followed.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB 4027
and HB 4028. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028. Questions and
discussions followed.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4027
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
"Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending
section 205 (MCL 125.3205), as amended by
2023 PA 234.
HB 4028
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean
and renewable energy and energy waste
reduction act," by amending the title and
section 13 (MCL 460.1013), as amended by
2023 PA 235; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of HB
4027 and HB 4028.
Justin Carpenter, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, joined by
Clara Ostrander, Patti Shinn, and Kevin Heath, Michigan Farm Owners, all testified in
opposition to HB 4027 and HB 4028. Questions and discussions followed.
Herasanna Richards, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB
4027 and HB 4028. Questions and discussions followed.
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, testified in support of HB 4027
and HB 4028. Questions and discussions followed.
Mark Fosdick, Cohoctah Township Supervisor, testified in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028.
Jerome Putt, Williams Township Supervisor, testified in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028.
Nancy Laskowski, Juniata Township Supervisor, testified in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028.
Sandra Tannehill, Wales Township Planning Commissioner, testified in support of HB 4027 and
HB 4028.
Melanie Nivelt, Ortonville Village Board of Trustees Council Member, testified in support of HB
4027 and HB 4028.
Greg Abbey, Cottrellville Township Supervisor, testified in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028.
Chris Arndt, Eaton County Commissioner, testified in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028.
Norm Stephens, from Almer Township, testified in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028.
Cori Wilber, Keene Township Planning Commissioner, testified in support of HB 4027 and HB
4028.
Kenneth Wieber, from Lebanon Township, testified in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028.
Carolyn Fairman, Speaker Township Supervisor, testified in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028.
Marilyn Strickler testified in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028.
Mike Brown, Conway Township Supervisor, testified in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028.
Tom Parker testified in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028.
Sheila, from Gratiot County, testified in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028.
Dr. Wanda Iza, from Ingham County, testified in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028,
but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Theresa Owen, from Clinton County.
Kelley Coburn-Harris.
James Miller, from Odessa Township.
Curtis Clark, representing Save the Campbell.
Kevin Scramlin, Groveland Township Supervisor.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with a neutral position on HB 4027 and
HB 4028, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Nichole Keway Biber.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4027 and HB 4028, but did not wish to
speak:
Alex Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Sue Deer Dembowski, Chair of Oneida Charter Township Planning Commission.
Barbara Culham.
Ann Dyer.
Jeff Sanderson, Odessa Township.
Diane Hulett.
Henry Schienebeck, representing the Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association.
Todd Walker, Genoa Charter Township Trustee.
Jim Knight, Bear Lake Township Trustee.
Nicole Cantrell, Trustee and Planning Commissioner for Sandstone Charter Township.
Joe Plets, Worth Township Planning Commission Chair.
Tim Bradshaw, Caledonia Charter Township Trustee.
Rebecca Cambridge, Watertown Township Trustee.
Kristin Kahler, L'Anse Township Clerk.
Darlene Wolford, Adams Township Treasurer.
Scott Bray, Grass Lake Charter Township Trustee.
Mark Kenward, Fremont Township Supervisor.
Richard Palmer, Montcalm Township Planning Commission Chair.
Gary Lazette, Dundee Township Trustee.
Abe Dane, Hillsdale County Clerk.
Thom Seymour, Avery Township Supervisor.
DiMaggio Izzy, Hagar Township Supervisor.
Courliss Wiliam, Sherwood Township Trustee.
Christine Whited, Palmyra Township Clerk.
Peter Colovos, Hagar Township Planning Commission Member.
Cindy Muzzo, Hamlin Township Planning Commission Member.
Glenn Mandeville, Filer Township Planning Commission Member.
Tom Gage, Bruce Township Planning Commission Member.
David Dortman, Clyde Township Trustee.
Richard Beauleaux, Palmyra Township Planning Commission Member.
Gary Tilson, Thetford Township Planning Commission Member.
Steven Wilson, Blissfield Township Trustee.
William Renn, Chandler Township Supervisor.
Cathrine Thompson, Vienna Charter Township Treasurer.
Jennifer Zink, Saline Township Treasurer.
Stephen Barnard, Forest Home Township Zoning Administrator.
Cheryl Thornton, Assyria Township Clerk.
Troy Conrad MacBeth, Deerfield Township Planning Commission Vice-Chair.
John Lesinski, Grass Lake Charter Township Supervisor.
Kevin Lawrence, Thetford Township Planning Commission Chair.
Rod Weersing, Gaines Charter Township Manager.
Jennifer Andersen, Casco Township Clerk.
Janell Van Divner, Friendship Township Clerk/Assessor.
Dale DeJager, Empire Township Planning Commission Chair.
John Turpening, Palmyra Township Planning Commission Chair.
Sharon Rohrbacher, Odessa Township Treasurer.
Amy Baker-Brown, Sunfield Township Treasurer.
A.J. Anielski, Solon Township Treasurer.
Stephen Andrix, Deerfield Township Trustee.
Catherine Jones.
Raymond Jones.
Tim Barnhart.
Connie Barnhart.
Deanna Griffith.
Edward Griffith.
William Brown.
Kara MacBeth.
Heidi Cannon.
Rodney Nanney.
Ryan Powell.
Alisha Hall.
Roxanne MacBeth.
Crystal Gritzmaker.
Morgan Powell.
Rachael Brighton.
Mark Madalinski.
Albrecht Miller.
Dawn Bauman.
Justin Brown.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4027 and HB 4028, but did not wish
to speak:
Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council.
Andrew Linhares, representing the Solar Energy Industries Association.
Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights.
Patty O'Keefe, representing Vote Solar.
Courtney Bourgoin, representing Evergreen Action.
Zoe Zeerip, representing the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Alexis Blizman, representing the Ecology Center.
Lauren Church, representing the Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action.
Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Reka Holley Voelker, representing the Michigan Public Service Commission.
Denise Keele, representing the Michigan Climate Action Network.
Todd Tennis, representing IBEW Michigan.
Derrell Slaughter, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Peder Mewis, representing the Clean Grid Alliance.
Erika Kowall, representing American Clean Power.
Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of
Michigan.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO.
Chris Gilmer-Hill, representing the Michigan Environmental Justice Council.
Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 4027 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie and Linting.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews, Coffia, Herzberg and Myers-Phillips.
Pass: None.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4028 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie and Linting.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews, Coffia, Herzberg and Myers-Phillips.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting at
10:29 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
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 Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4279 before the committee:
Representative Greene, testified in support of HB 4279. Questions and discussions followed.
Rick Donovan, representing the Polish Legion of American Veterans, testified in support of HB
4279. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid a presentation on VETLIFE-Battle Buddy Mobile Application before the
committee.
Josh Parish, representing the VETLIFE, gave a presentation on VETLIFE-Battle Buddy Mobile
Application. Questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
1:22 PM.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
12:15 PM
Room 307, House Office
Building
HB 4279
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to create a Michigan Army National
Guard and Air National Guard apprenticeship
program; and to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state governmental officers
and entities.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
REP. MARK TISDEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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, Young and Paiz.
Absent: Rep. Breen.
Excused: Rep. Breen.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4201 before the committee:
Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4201. The motion prevailed 13-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4287 before the committee:
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
HB 4201
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled
"Income tax act of 1967," by amending
section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by
2023 PA 4.
HB 4287
(Rep. Bohnak)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled
"Income tax act of 1967," by amending
sections 30, 623, and 815 (MCL 206.30,
206.623, and 206.815), section 30 as amended
Representative Bohnak testified in support of HB 4287.
Jennifer Greenburg, representing the Peninsula Fiber Network, testified in support of HB 4287.
Joelle Demand, representing the Broadband Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB
4287.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4287, but did not wish to speak:
Gavin Goetz, representing AT&T.
At 10:51 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:52 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Schuette moved to report out HB 4201 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 10-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette and Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley and Young.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to excuse Representative Breen from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at
10:53 AM.
Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov
by 2023 PA 4 and section 623 as amended
and section 815 as added by 2021 PA 135.


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair
Outman.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 15, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the Asphalt Pavement Association
of Michigan. Brett Stanton and Kirk Breukink, both representing the Asphalt Pavement
Association of Michigan, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion
followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at
1:08 PM.
Representative Pat Outman, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building


evidence_text:
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building

Present: Senator Theis

Absent: Senators Wojno , Bayer, McMorrow and Runestad


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
S-310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 22, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in
the Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 234 (Sen. Polehanki).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:36 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Irwin, Damoose and
Johnson.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 234:
Sen. Polehanki – Support
Olivia Ponte, Michigan Department of Education – Support
Venessa Keesler, Launch Michigan – Support
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 234:
Noah Smith, Michigan Association of School Social Workers – Support
Peter Spadafore, Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support
Raphael Johnson, 180 Program Foundation – Support
Noah Smith, Michigan Association of School Psychologists – Support
Wendy Zdeb, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
1:55 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date adopted by committee: 04/29/25


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
LARA/DIFS
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 22, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS was
scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the 3rd Floor
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:45 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Senator Cavanagh, Senator Santana, Senator Theis.
Nathan Leaman provided an overview of the Chair's Recommendation for the FY 2025-2026 Department of
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Budget (SB177).
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Santana, supported by Senator Cavanagh, to adopt the (S-1) version
of SB177. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh and Sen. Santana
Nays: Sen. Theis
Excused: None
Not Voting: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Santana, to report the S-1 version of SB177 to the Committee
on Appropriations with recommendation as substituted (S-1). The vote was as follows:
Roll Call - Reported Out
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Santana, supported by Senator Cavanagh, to adopt the (S-1) version
of SB178. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh and Sen. Santana
Nays: Sen. Theis
Excused: None
Not Voting: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Santana, to report the S-1 version of SB178 to the Committee
on Appropriations with recommendation as substituted (S-1). The vote was as follows:
Roll Call - Reported Out
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Santana,
to adjourn the committee at 2:09 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text: Ready. One second. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community College will come to order. Mr. Clerk, we call


evidence_text: The House Oversight Subcommittee on Public Health and Food Security will come to order. Would the clerk please


evidence_text: called its meeting to order. Uh the House Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. Um can you take attendance, please? Chair Wnian here. Representatives Johnson here. WZs Farhat


evidence_text: [Music] House Appropriations Subcommittee on Medicaid and Behavioral Health will come to order. Clerk, will you please take the role for today's attendance? Chair Van Orham here. Vice Chair Green, present. Representative Roth here. Representative


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar,
Weiss and Byrnes.
Absent: Rep. Wilson.
Excused: Rep. Wilson.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 16, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4225 and HB 4229 before the committee:
A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 4229 at the April 16th, 2025, meeting.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4225, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4225 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
HB 4225
(Rep. Steele)
A bill to amend 2020 PA 211, entitled "Save
our students act," by amending the title and
sections 3 and 5 (MCL 380.1893 and
380.1895).
HB 4229
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 435, entitled "An act
to create the office of school safety and
prescribe its powers and duties; and to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
state entities," by amending section 3 (MCL
28.683).
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss
and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4229 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, Koleszar, Weiss
and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4223 and HB 4315 before the committee:
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4223. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss
and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4315. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss
and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris and Representative Pavlov testifed together in support of HB 4223 and HB
4315. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4223 and HB 4315, but did not wish to
speak:
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
HB 4223
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1308g.
HB 4315
(Rep. Pavlov)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1308f.
The Chair laid HB 4345 before the committee:
Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 4345. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4345, but did not wish to speak:
Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents.
John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School
Administrators.
The Chair laid HB 4141 before the committee:
Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 4141.
Jenn Wilson, a licensed counselor with Avondale School District, joined by Representative
Tisdel, testified in support of HB 4141.
Casey Noce, representing Northville Christian School, joined by Representative Tisdel, testified
in support of HB 4141.
Andy Wares, associate principal from Traverse City West High School, joined by Representative
Tisdel, testified in support of HB 4141. Questions and discussion followed.
James Schwarz, Superintendent of Avondale School District, and Katie Gomez, Avondale
Middle School Principal, joined by Representative Tisdel, testified together in support of HB
4141.
Representative Tisdel and Casey Noce answered questions from the committee.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, testified in
support of HB 4141.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition
to HB 4141.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4141, but did not wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers.
HB 4345
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The
state school aid act of 1979," by amending
section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by
2023 PA 103.
HB 4141
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1303a; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts.
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4141, but did not wish to speak:
Dwayne Gill, representing the Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents.
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Wilson from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
12:03 PM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and
Hoskins.
Absent: Rep. Foreman.
Excused: Rep. Foreman.
Representative Bierlein moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 16, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4309 before the committee:
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4309, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Shane Preston, representing the United States Department of Defense.
Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4309. The motion prevailed 16-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4309
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 18001
(MCL 333.18001), as amended by 2018 PA
355, and by adding sections 16188, 17011b,
17511b, and 18011b.
Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 4309 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, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4246 before the committee:
Representative Green testified in support of HB 4246. Questions and discussions followed.
Amy Brown and Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association,
testified in support of HB 4246. Questions and discussions followed.
Dr. Leigh Small, representing the Michigan Association of Colleges of Nursing, testified in
support of HB 4246. Questions and discussions followed.
Aaron McCormick, RN, and Katie Pontifex, RN, representing the Michigan Nurses Association,
joined by Michelle Mahon, RN, representing National Nurses Untied, testified in opposition to
HB 4246. Questions and discussion followed.
Patrick Miller, representing Hospice of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4246. Questions and
discussions followed.
Beth Skillen, representing the American Nurses Association- Michigan, testified in support of
HB 4246. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4246, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Sherry Marden, representing herself.
Carrie Mull, representing Trinity Health- Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4246, but did not wish to speak:
Ashley Christian, representing Henry Ford Health.
HB 4246
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16170a,
16222, 16231, 16238, and 17201 (MCL
333.16170a, 333.16222, 333.16231,
333.16238, and 333.17201), section 16170a
as amended by 2013 PA 268, section 16222 as
amended by 2014 PA 97, section 16231 as
amended by 2017 PA 249, section 16238 as
added by 1993 PA 79, and section 17201 as
amended by 2016 PA 499, and by adding
sections 16187, 17225, and 17225a.
Joanne Bailey, representing the Michigan Affiliate of the American College of Nurse
Midwives.
Laura Haynes, representing the Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association.
Dalton Herbel, representing LeadingAge Michigan.
Shane Preston, representing the United States Department of Defense.
Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4246, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the American Federation of Teachers- Michigan.
Sue Browne, representing United Steelworkers District 1.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial
Organizations- Michigan.
Leah Derr, representing the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local
40.
Dina Carlisle, representing the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local
40.
Beth Byrd, representing Service Employees International Union Healthcare Michigan.
Jeremy Garza, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades Association.
Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal
Employees.
Mack Jones, representing the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representative Foreman from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting
at 10:27 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Majority Vice Chair BeGole.
Majority Vice Chair BeGole requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope,
Breen and Scott.
Absent: Rep. Lightner.
Excused: Rep. Lightner.
Majority Vice Chair BeGole laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan
Sheriffs' Association and Office of the Sheriff. Matt Saxton, Executive Director, Michigan
Sheriffs' Association; Dan Pfannes, Deputy Director, Michigan Sheriffs' Association; Sheriff
Michael Poulin, Muskegon County, President, Michigan Sheriffs' Association; and Sheriff Troy
Goodnough, Monroe County, Director, Michigan Sheriffs' Association gave a presentation to the
committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Wozniak moved to excuse Representative Lightner from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:28 AM.
Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Absent: Reps. Wortz and Foreman.
Excused: Reps. Wortz and Foreman.
Chair Martin welcomed Faith Baptist School to the committee.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 16, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4029 before the committee:
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4029. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4029 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4029
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental
protection act," by amending sections 40113a
and 41103 (MCL 324.40113a and 324.41103),
section 40113a as amended by 2023 PA 222
and section 41103 as added by 1995 PA 57.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid a Presentation on the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus
and the Certified Tourism Ambassador Program before the committee.
Julie Pingston, representing the Michigan Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau, and
Amari Steward, representing the Explore Flint and Genesee, gave a presentation on promoting
tourism in Michigan. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Bohnak moved to excuse Representatives Wortz and Foreman from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at
12:26 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 23, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 3 (S-1) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 4 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 5 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri,
Huizenga, Theis and Daley.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) substitute to SB 3. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 3, SB 4, and SB 5:
Sen. Darrin Camilleri – Support
Robert Davidson, The Committee to Protect Healthcare – Support
Jayne Courts, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
Morgan Halloran, PhRMA – Opposition
Christine Shearer and Scott Kempa, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
Jason Lachowski, AARP – Support
Ranier Simons, Community Access National Network – Opposition
Fox Rigney, Resident – Support
Justin Mendoza, Universities Allied for Essential Medicines – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 3, SB 4,
and SB 5:
Chris Baggett, Takeda Pharmaceuticals – Opposition
Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan – Support
Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Amy Stanton, MESSA – Support
David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
Amber Bellazaire, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Amar Majjhoo, Michigan Rheumatism Society – Opposition
Madelaine Feldman, Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations – Opposition
David Guenthner, Mackinac Center – Opposition
Maimah Karmo, Tigerlily Foundation – Opposition
Michiel Peters, Global Coalition on Aging – Opposition
Anna Meyer, National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Support
Shabbir Safdar, Partnership for Safe Medicines – Opposition
Stephen Rapundalo, MichBio – Opposition
Wendy Block Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
Chris Kennedy, Former State Representative in Colorado – Support
Brittany Tayler, Michigan Chapter of the American College of Physicians – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 3:
Philip Kuriakose, Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology – No Position
Eric Winer, Association for Clinical Oncology – No Position
Eric Roth, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Opposition
Travis Butchello, Health Care Distributors Association – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of SB3 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis and Daley
Pass: Sen. Huizenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Bayer to report SB4 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis and Daley
Pass: Sen. Huizenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to report SB5 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis and Daley
Pass: Sen. Huizenga
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The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
1:09 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITY
COLLEGES
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 23, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and
Community Colleges was scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Room 1100 of the
Binsfeld Office Building
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Irwin, Singh and Albert
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported by Sen. McCann, to excuse absent members from the
meeting. Without objection, Sen. Damoose was excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Albert, supported by Senator Singh, to adopt the meeting minutes
from March 19, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget
priorities of the Michigan Association of State Universities:
Dr. Dan Hurley, CEO, Michigan Association of State Universities
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the importance of the Michigan
Tuition Grant Program:
Dr. Rick Pappas, President, Davenport University
Jesse Ward, student and Michigan Tuition Grant Recipient, Davenport University
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget
priorities of the Michigan College Access Network:
Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Executive Director, Michigan College Access Network
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Irwin, to
adjourn the committee at 9:53 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 23, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at
3:30 p.m. in the Room 403 of the 4th Floor.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation from Cannabis Regulatory Agency
2. Presentation from Michigan Cannabis Industry Association
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck,
Webber and Bellino.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals for a presentation. Member questions followed.
Brian Hanna, Executive Director, Cannabis Regulatory Agency
Derek Sova, Legislative Assistant, Cannabis Regulatory Agency
The Chair invited the following individuals for a presentation. Member questions followed
Robin Schneider, Executive Director, Michigan Cannabis Industry Association
Alex Adams, CEO, Cambium Analytica
Douglas Mains, Chair, Cannabis Industry Group, Honigman Law.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Senators Lauwers and Wojno were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
5:02 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JERRY NEYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Neyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf,
Rheingans and Skaggs.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 17, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Soybean Association before the committee.
Ben Steyer and Larry Phelps, representing the Michigan Soybean Association, gave presentation.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4076 before the committee:
A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 4076 at the April 17th, 2025, meeting.
Representative Wortz moved to report out HB 4076 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf,
Rheingans and Skaggs.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
HB 4076
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending section 7129 (MCL
289.7129).
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at
11:14 AM.
Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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 April 17, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4244 before the committee:
Representative Maddock testified in support of HB 4244. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendments to HB 4244:
1. Amend page 1, line 3, after "Sec. 3." by striking out "If" and inserting "Except as otherwise
provided in section 5, if".
2. Amend page 1, following line 4, by inserting:
"Sec. 5. When communicating with non-Michiganders, especially outside of the United States,
a public body may use the term "Gulf of Mexico", "Gulf of America formerly named the Gulf of
Mexico", or "Gulf of America née Mexico" if usage of "Gulf of America" will or is likely to
cause any of the following:
(a) Confusion.
(b) Reputational harm to this state, its residents, or its elected officials." and renumbering the
remaining section.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4244. The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
HB 4244
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to modify the utilization of certain
terms by public bodies; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendment to HB 4244:
1. Amend page 1, line 4, after "America"." by inserting "All costs for compliance with this act
must be fully reimbursed by the state treasury and an accounting of those requests and payments
must be transmitted to the speaker of the house, senate majority leader, governor, and bill
sponsor, and made available on a publicly accessible website, not more than 10 days after the
request.".
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4244. The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall offered the following amendment to HB 4244:
1. Amend page 2, following line 1, by inserting:
"Sec. 6. This act does not apply if the United States Presidential Executive Order No.
14172 (January 20, 2025) is rescinded or replaced.".
Representative McFall moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall offered the following amendments to HB 4244:
1. Amend page 1, line 3, after "Sec. 3." by inserting "(1)".
2. Amend page 1, following line 4, by inserting:
"(2) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a public body from utilizing the term "Gulf of
Mexico" for historical purposes or context.".
Representative McFall moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall offered the following amendment to HB 4244:
1. Amend page 1, line 4, after "America"" by inserting "unless doing so would increase costs
for the public body, as determined by that public body, or if doing so would infringe an
individual's free speech rights under Amendment I of the Constitution of the United States".
Representative McFall moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4244 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342 before the committee:
HB 4338
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to prohibit local units of government
from enacting or enforcing any law,
ordinance, policy, or rule that limits local
officials, officers, or employees from
communicating or cooperating with
appropriate federal officials concerning the
immigration status of individuals; to prescribe
the powers and duties of certain state and
local officers, officials, and employees; and to
prescribe penalties and remedies.
HB 4339
(Rep. Pavlov)
A bill to prohibit counties from enacting or
enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule
that limits peace officers or local officials,
officers, or employees from communicating
or cooperating with appropriate federal
officials concerning the immigration status of
individuals; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local officials,
officers, and employees; and to prescribe
penalties and remedies.
HB 4340
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 1d.
HB 4341
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966,"
(MCL 125.1401 to 125.1499c) by adding
section 13.
Representative DeSana, Representative Pavlov, and Representative Cavitt testified in support of
HB 4338, HB 4339 and HB 4342. Questions and discussion followed.
Yvonne Navarrete, representing the We The People Action Fund, testified in opposition to HB
4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Representative Linting and Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 4340 and HB
4341. Questions and discussion followed.
Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Self - Tribal Citizen, LTBB Odawa, testified in
opposition to HB 4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Amanda Siggins, representing the We The People, testified in opposition to HB 4338, HB 4339,
HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, testified in opposition to HB
4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy, testified in opposition to
HB 4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified with a neutral position
on HB 4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of MI, testified in opposition to HB 4338, HB 4339, HB
4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Marita Ky testified in opposition to HB 4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Lisa Hile, representing the Rural Caucus, testified in opposition to HB 4338, HB 4339, HB 4340,
HB 4341 and HB 4342.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341
and HB 4342, but did not wish to speak:
Lizbeth Fuentes, representing the We The People.
Jesus Ledesma, representing the We The People.
Jessica Gomez, representing the We The People.
Emil Nguyen, representing the Rising Voices.
Jitcel Tellez, representing the We The People.
Karla Coronel.
Chelsea Campbell
Alex Hertrich
Joel Stillerman
Abby Loe
Richard Hovey
HB 4342
(Rep. DeSana)
A bill to amend 1971 PA 140, entitled "Glenn
Steil state revenue sharing act of 1971," by
amending section 21 (MCL 141.921), as
added by 1980 PA 275.
Micciah Serne
Alexander Fortier
Susan Tomson
Carol Polverini
Barbara Fichtenberg
Sara Gay Damman
Julia Koumbassa
Daisy Lupa
Angel Tsai
Laura Jadwin-Cakmak
Victoria Mcaree
David Hassing
Madelyn Morgan
Mary Jo Durivage
Heather Wingett
Patty Zeichman
Lindsey Palar
Sabrina Glidden
Mary O'Neil
Deb Burr
Constance Powers
Laura Kronk
Annie Beaubien
Lori Lutz
Doris Feys
Jason Maynard
Jessilyn Averill
David Puzycki
Connie Ferguson
Laura Wheeler
Angela Kutyna
Sophia Jensen
Alexis Bonnema
Jen Hsu-Bishop
Mary Valentine
Bill Branham
Pat Rinvelt
Kayne Ferrier
Debra Finkenbiner-Pepper
Anuia Sudarshan
Mark Uggeri, MD
Teiana McGahey
Betsy Lozoff
Jake Brentlinger
Taraneh Fazeli
Audrey Lester
Erin Mevers
Erin Batchelor
Dr. Alixandria Trombley
Denise Grubb
Bethany Williston
Katherine Heins
Georgine Bello
Thomas Thornburg
Chuck Kieffer
Ronit Wagman
Sheril Kelly
Jeff DeLaunay
Ryan Dvbdahl
Cara Spindler
Mary Ann Anselmino
Ben Zuchowski
Kay Perry
Amy Lynn Smith
Danny Higashi
Carolyn Vonvaltier
Jan Roemer
Kierny Mehaffy
Kathryn Branham
Joanie Abrams
Ann E Stickel
James Harrison
Sarah Wilson
Shirley McCleer
Mike Friedman
Nancy Gallagher
Susan Turney
Brenda Maqdasi
Jill Warren
Shelley Cichy
Dotti Clune
Kathy Roberts
Angela Chen
Jasmin Maciel Gutierrez
Rebecca Broeske
Lindsay Terhaar
Heidi Thornley
Emily Jernberg
Olivia Duval
Bette Pierman
Mary Hayes
Janna VanderBand
Barbara Freeman
Donna Westley
Hailey Brown
Amanda Stuart
Michele McGowen
Julie Marron-Parker
Diane VonderHaar
Noel Grindling
Paul Fleming
Alyssa Rothermel
Diane Davidson
Jane Powers
Clarice D. Kwant
Dion Pandolfi
Joaquin Tittle
Chris Krakowiak
Danielle Peck
Carol Purdy
Molly Kuras
Ruth Spalding
Melissa Gary
Dawn Lamas
Amy Deloria
Ruth Linneman
Molly Richmer
David Weight
Beth Kloser
Adele Pitt
Michael Manichanh
Mike Johns
John VonderHaar
Merissa Rivera
Natalia Carvalho-Pinto
Clifford Johnson
Carolyn Lucas
Tracy Hjorth
Mariah Bauman
Michelle Scheidt
Rocas Dorran
Bailey Mead
Jessie Hitt
Alma D. Diaz
Thomas Hjorth
Angela Wilson-Turnbull
Charles Long
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4339 and HB 4342, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association.
Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendments to HB 4338:
1. Amend page 2, line 10, after "Sec. 5." by striking out "A" and inserting "Subject to this
section, a".
2. Amend page 2, line 15, by striking out "Any" and inserting "Subject to this section, any".
3. Amend page 2, line 16, after "unenforceable." by inserting "This section applies only if a
local unit of government's law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits or prohibits a peace officer or
local official, officer, or employee from communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal
officials concerning the immigration status of an individual conflicts with federal law.".
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4338. The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4338 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendment to HB 4339:
1. Amend page 3, following line 18, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless honoring detainer requests, and section
287(g) agreements under 8 USC 1357(g), become mandatory under federal law.".
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4339. The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4339 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall offered the following amendments to HB 4340:
1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "under" by inserting "this subsection and".
2. Amend page 1, line 4, after "alien." by inserting "Notwithstanding this subsection, an
individual who has paid state or local taxes in this state in the current or preceding tax
year shall not be denied access to services or grants or participation in any program under
this act on the basis of the individual's immigration status.".
Representative McFall moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4340. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4340 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall offered the following amendments to HB 4341:
1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "under" by inserting "this subsection and".
2. Amend page 1, line 4, after "alien." by inserting "Notwithstanding this subsection, an
individual who has paid state or local taxes in this state in the current or preceding tax
year shall not be denied access to services or grants or participation in any program under
this act on the basis of the individual's immigration status.".
Representative McFall moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4341. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4341 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4342 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
10:15 AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Absent: Reps. Linting, Whitsett and Grant.
Excused: Reps. Linting, Whitsett and Grant.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4204 and HB 4205 before the committee:
Representative Roth, Representative Price, and Kyle Gierada, representing Dog and Pony Show
Brewing, testified in support of HB 4204 and HB 4205. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4276 before the committee:
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4204
(Rep. Price)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending section 6101 (MCL
289.6101), as amended by 2012 PA 178.
HB 4205
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending section 1111 (MCL
289.1111), as amended by 2018 PA 92.
HB 4276
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 541 (MCL 436.1541), as
amended by 2016 PA 434.
Representative Snyder, Gerald Westgate, representing Wesco, Inc, and Mark Griffin,
representing the Michigan Petroleum Association, testified in support of HB 4276. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4276, but did not wish to
speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4276, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Miner, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
Dave Ring and Jennifer Malcore, representing Kwik Trip.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Grant, Whitsett and Linting from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at
9:35 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Eddie Sleeper
Acting Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS AND
ETHICS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 24, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics was scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2025, at
9:00 a.m. in the Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted 2025-2026 Elections and Ethics Committee Rules.
2. Testimony regarding SB 240 (Sen. Moss); SB 241 (Sen. Moss); SB 242 (Sen. McBroom);
SB 243 (Sen. Johnson)
3. Reported SB 240 (Sen. Moss); SB 241 (Sen. Moss); SB 242 (Sen. McBroom); SB 243 (Sen. Johnson)
with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and
McBroom
The Chair made a motion to adopt the 2025-2026 Senate Committee on Elections and Ethics Committee Rules.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson, McBroom.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the 2025-2026 Committee Rules were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 240, SB 241, SB 242, SB 243:
Joseph Rozell, Oakland County Director of Elections - Support
Erin Schor, Legislative Liaison, Michigan Department of State - Support
Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 240, SB
241, SB 242, SB 243:
Melanie Macey, Promote the Vote - Support
Dave Hodgkins, Michigan Municipal League - Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Township Association - Neutral on SB 240
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The Chair entertained a motion by Chang to report SB240 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and McBroom
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator McMorrow to report SB241 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and McBroom
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator McBroom to report SB242 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and McBroom
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Johnson to report SB243 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Wojno, Santana, McMorrow, Chang, Johnson and McBroom
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
9:11 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
MDE
SENATOR ROSEMARY BAYER
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2417
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 24, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on MDE was
scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Room 403 of the 4th Floor
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Bayer, Sen.(s) Klinefelt and Albert
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Bayer, supported by Senator Klinefelt, to adopt the meeting minutes
from March 6, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Klinefelt, supported by Senator Bayer, to adopt the (S-1) version of
SB165. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bayer and Sen. Klinefelt
Nays: Sen. Albert
Excused: None
Not Voting: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Klinefelt, to report the S-1 version of SB165 to the Committee
on Appropriations with recommendation as substituted (S-1). The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Bayer and Sen. Klinefelt
Nays: Sen. Albert
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Klinefelt,
to adjourn the committee at 9:07 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
CORRECTIONS AND JUDICIARY
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 24, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and
Judiciary was scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office
Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
all members were present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin, supported by Senator Santana, to adopt the meeting minutes
from April 17, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Joe Carrasco Jr. provided an overview of the Chair's Recommendation for the FY 2025-26 Department of
Corrections Budget (SB169).
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Santana, supported by Senator Irwin, to adopt the (S-1) version of
SB169. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Outman
Excused: None
Not Voting: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Irwin, to report the S-1 version of SB169 to the Committee on
Appropriations with recommendation as substituted (S-1). The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Outman
Excused: None
Not Voting: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
Michael Siracuse provided an overview of the Chair's Recommendation for the FY 2025-26 Judiciary Budget
(SB170).
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The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin, supported by Senator Santana, to adopt the (S-1) version of
SB170. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Outman
Excused: None
Not Voting: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Santana, to report the S-1 version of SB170 to the Committee
on Appropriations with recommendation as substituted (S-1). The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana and Irwin
Nays: Sen. Outman
Excused: None
Not Voting: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Santana,
to adjourn the committee at 1:48 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
MILITARY, VETERANS, STATE POLICE
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 24, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans,
State Police was scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Room 403 of the 4th Floor
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Hertel and Sen. Klinefelt
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Klinefelt, supported by Senator Hertel, to adopt the meeting minutes
from March 11, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Klinefelt, supported by Senator Hertel, to adopt the (S-1 ) version of
SB175. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel and Sen. Klinefelt
Nays: None
Excused: None
Not Voting: Sen. Theis
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
Bruce Baker provided an overview of the Chair's Recommendation for the FY 2025-26 Department of Military
and Veteran Affairs Budget (SB175).
The Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Klinefelt, to report the S-1 version of SB175 to the Committee
on Appropriations with recommendation as substituted (S-1). The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel and Sen. Klinefelt
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Klinefelt, supported by Senator Hertel, to adopt the (S-1) version of
SB176. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel and Sen. Klinefelt
Nays: None
Excused: None
Not Voting: Sen. Theis
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
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Bruce Baker provided an overview of the Chair's Recommendation for the FY 2025-26 Department of State
Police Budget (SB176).
The Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Klinefelt, to report the S-1 version of SB176 to the Committee
on Appropriations with recommendation as substituted (S-1). The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel and Sen. Klinefelt
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Klinefelt, supported by Senator Hertel, to excuse absent members
from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Theis was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Klinefelt,
to adjourn the committee at 1:54 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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 April 15, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4136 before the committee:
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4136, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Matthews, representing the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus.
Shannon Abbott, representing Common Cause Michigan.
Stephanie Szymas, representing the Secure Democracy USA.
Pam Tobin testified in support of HB 4136.
Representative Fox moved to report out HB 4136 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
HB 4136
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental
protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106)
by adding section 43540g.
The Chair laid a presentation by Mr. John Droz before the committee.
John Droz gave a presentation on Election Integrity to the committee. Questions and discussion
followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:48
AM.
Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Absent: Reps. Herzberg and Andrews.
Excused: Reps. Herzberg and Andrews.
Representative Neyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4145 before the committee:
Representative Schmaltz testified in support of HB 4145. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4145, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4145 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4145
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL
250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 46a.
The Chair laid HB 4100 before the committee:
Representative Bruck testified in support of HB 4100. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4100, 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 4100, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 4100 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4105 before the committee:
Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 4105. Questions and discussions followed.
Patrick McKay, representing the Rochester Hills Museum, testified in support of HB 4105.
Stephen Shaffer, representing the Broomfield Family, testified in support of HB 4105.
Christina Meyers, representing the Broomfield Family, testified in support of HB 4105.
Case Aiken, representing the Broomfield Family, testified in support of HB 4105.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4105, but did not wish to speak:
Bruce Webster, representing the Office of Senator Webber.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4105, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 4105 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
HB 4100
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL
250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 6d.
HB 4105
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL
250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 109.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4189 before the committee:
Representative Woolford, testified in support of HB 4189. Questions and discussions followed.
Courtney Pogue, representing the Michael W. Hanks Foundation, testified in support of HB
4189.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4189, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4189 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4267 before the committee:
Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4267. Questions and discussions followed.
Matt Spencer, representing his son, Keagan Spencer, testified in support of HB 4267. Questions
and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4267, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4267 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
HB 4189
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL
250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section
1051.
HB 4267
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL
250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 94a.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4084 before the committee:
HB 4084
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act
to provide for the classification of all public
roads, streets, and highways in this state, and
for the revision of that classification and for
additions to and deletions from each
classification; to set up and establish the
Michigan transportation fund; to provide for
the deposits in the Michigan transportation
fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and
motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and
administration of the fund for transportation
purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel
for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists,
pedestrians, and other legal users of roads,
streets, and highways; to set up and establish
the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund
and administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain
businesses; to provide for the continuing
review of transportation needs within the
state; to authorize the state transportation
commission, counties, cities, and villages to
borrow money, issue bonds, and make
pledges of funds for transportation purposes;
to authorize counties to advance funds for the
payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to
provide for the limitations, payment,
retirement, and security of the bonds and
pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax
levies by counties and townships for county
roads; to authorize contributions by townships
for county roads; to provide for the
establishment and administration of the state
trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and
John Szczotka, representing the Office of Representative Robinson, testified in support of HB
4084.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4084, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments
(SEMCOG).
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4084. The motion prevailed 13-0-
2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Hope, Koleszar and Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Grant and Wilson.
Representative Carra moved to report HB 4084 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
Representative Carra moved to withdraw his motion to report HB 4084 with recommendation, as
substitute (H-2). There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
certain other funds; to provide for the deposits
in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge
fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and
certain other funds of money raised by
specific taxes and fees; to provide for
definitions of public transportation functions
and criteria; to define the purposes for which
Michigan transportation funds may be
allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for
review and approval of transportation
programs; to provide for submission of annual
legislative requests and reports; to provide for
the establishment and functions of certain
advisory entities; to provide for conditions for
grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds
and notes for transportation purposes; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local agencies and officials; to
provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state
transportation department and for the receipt
and repayment by local units and agencies of
those loans from certain specified sources; to
investigate and study the tolling of roads,
streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal
acts and parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to
247.675) by adding section 14b.
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4084 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 12-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Hope, Koleszar and Miller.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Grant and Wilson.
Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representatives Herzberg and Andrews from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at
12:56 PM.
Representative Pat Outman, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
S-310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 29, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in
the Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 234 (S-1) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Irwin, Damoose and
Johnson
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) substitute to SB 234. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Irwin, Damoose, and Johnson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB234:
Mike Latvis, Wayne RESA - Support
Kathy Lester, Michigan Association of School Librarians - Support
Dr. David Michelson, Michigan Education Association - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to report the S-1 version of SB234 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Irwin, Damoose and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
1:37 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SAM SINGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
EGLE
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 29, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE was
scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:08 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Bumstead, Hauck and
Outman
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry, supported by Senator Singh, to adopt the meeting minutes
from April 17, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Jonah Houtz provided an overview of the Chair's Recommendation for the FY 2025-26 Department of
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Budget (SB181).
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Shink, supported by Senator Bayer, to adopt the (S-1) version of
SB181. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, Shink, Cherry and Bayer
Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Hauck and Outman
Excused: None
Not Voting: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Singh, to report the S-1 version of SB181 to the Committee on
Appropriations with recommendation as substituted (S-1). The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Singh, Shink, Cherry and Bayer
Nays: Sen.(s) Bumstead, Hauck and Outman
Excused: None
Not Voting: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Singh, to
adjourn the committee at 2:18 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. LANA THEIS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
PREK-12
SENATOR DARRIN CAMILLERI
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7918
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 29, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 was
scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the 3rd
Floor
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh,
Bayer and Albert
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Albert, supported by Senator Polehanki, to excuse absent members
from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Theis was excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Polehanki, supported by Senator Hertel, to adopt the meeting
minutes from March 18, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
Senator Camilleri provided an overview of the Chair's Recommendation for the FY 2025-26 K-12 School Aid
Budget (SB166).
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Polehanki, supported by Senator Hertel, to adopt the (S-1) version of
SB166. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh and Bayer
Nays: Sen. Albert
Excused: Sen. Theis
Not Voting: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Klinefelt, to report the S-1 version of SB166 to the Committee
on Appropriations with recommendation as substituted (S-1). The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh and Bayer
Nays: Sen. Albert
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was referred.


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