evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 14, 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, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Absent: Rep. Posthumus.
Excused: Rep. Posthumus.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
At 10:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona called the committee back to order.
The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5356 before the committee:
HB 5356
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 14, 41a, 78, 217, 217c, 233, 233a,
233b, 234, 238, 239, 240, 248, 248a, 248j, 249,
250, 258, 801b, 806, and 810a (MCL 257.14,
257.41a, 257.78, 257.217, 257.217c, 257.233,
257.233a, 257.233b, 257.234, 257.238,
257.239, 257.240, 257.248, 257.248a,
257.248j, 257.249, 257.250, 257.258,
257.801b, 257.806, and 257.810a), sections
14, 217c, 248, and 250 as amended by 2022
PA 224, section 41a as amended by 1998 PA
384, sections 217 and 233a as amended by
2023 PA 240, section 233 as amended by 2014
PA 290, section 233b as amended by 2002 PA
642, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552,
section 238 as amended by 2014 PA 291,
section 239 as amended by 2020 PA 382,
section 240 as amended by 2004 PA 493,
section 248a as amended by 2012 PA 498,
section 248j as added by 2002 PA 652, section
249 as amended by 2004 PA 495, section 258
as amended by 2018 PA 74, section 801b as
amended by 1986 PA 311, section 806 as
amended by 2023 PA 129, and section 810a as
amended by 1993 PA 300, and by adding
section 9b.
Representative Schuette and Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan, testified
in support of HB 5356. Questions and discussions followed.
At 10:46 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona laid the committee at ease.
At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5356. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5356 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5356, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Sowash, representing the Recycled Materials Association.
The Chair laid HB 5074 before the committee:
HB 5074
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16903,
18111, 18223, 18233, and 18509 (MCL
333.16903, 333.18111, 333.18223,
333.18233, and 333.18509), section 16903 as
amended by 2006 PA 388, section 18111 as
amended by 2019 PA 96, section 18223 as
amended by 2018 PA 24, section 18233 as
amended by 1994 PA 234, and section 18509
as amended by 2004 PA 61, and by adding
sections 18111a and 18227.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5074. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5074. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5074 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5456 before the committee:
HB 5456
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy
grant program and pilot program for providing
treatment to veterans with traumatic brain
injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
state governmental officers and entities; and to
require the promulgation of rules.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5456. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5456. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5456 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5740 and HB 5739 before the committee:
HB 5740
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates
and protected individuals code," by amending
sections 5106, 5314, and 5319 (MCL
700.5106, 700.5314, and 700.5319), section
5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section
5314 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section
5319 as added by 2012 PA 173.
HB 5739
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates
and protected individuals code," by amending
sections 5410 and 5423 (MCL 700.5410 and
700.5423), as amended by 2012 PA 173.
Representative Schmaltz and Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 5739 and HB
5740. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 5557 before the committee:
HB 5557
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 5503 (MCL 324.5503).
Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 5557. Questions and discussions followed.
Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to
HB 5557.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5557, but did not wish to speak:
David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5557, but did not wish to speak:
Dylan Gebhard, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Energy.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
The Chair laid HB 5544 before the committee:
HB 5544
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to regulate the business of money
transmission; to require the licensing of
persons engaged in the business of money
transmission; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local officers and
entities; to prescribe penalties and civil
sanctions; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Lightner and Amy Miller, representing ADP, testified in support of HB 5544.
Questions and discussions followed.
Ross Yeonodc, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services,
testified in support of HB 5544. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5544, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Lewis, representing the National Payroll Reporting Consortium.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5544, but did not wish to speak:
Lori Brown, representing Independent Payroll Processors.
The Chair laid HB 5498 before the committee:
HB 5498
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to require certain agencies to designate
certain employees to certain positions to
manage the issuance of permits.
Representative Borton testified in support of HB 5498. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5498, but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5498, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Abbie Hawley, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council.
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The Chair laid HB 5501 and HB 5536 before the committee:
HB 5501
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 30311d (MCL
324.30311d), as amended by 2013 PA 98.
HB 5536
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 30301, 30307, and
30308 (MCL 324.30301, 324.30307, and
324.30308), sections 30301 and 30307 as
amended by 2018 PA 631 and section 30308
as added by 1995 PA 59.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5501. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Martin testified in support of HB 5536. Questions and discussions followed.
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to HB
5536.
Jennifer McKay, representing Niswander Environmental, testified in opposition to HB 5501 and
HB 5536. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5501 and HB 5536, but did not wish to
speak:
Abbie Hawley, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council.
Todd Losee, representing Niswander Environmental Council.
Steve Niswander, representing Niswander Environmental.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Tyler Smith, representing the Michigan Wetlands Association.
Dylan Gebhard, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and
Energy.
Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association.
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council.
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5501 and HB 5536, but did not wish to
speak:
Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Posthumus from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
11:43 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

meeting_state: held

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

Meeting held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 12:45 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators Runestad and Johnson

The Committee on Energy and Environment reported

Senate Bill No. 711, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 3103 (MCL 324.3103), as amended by 2005 PA 33.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sean McCann

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCann, Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang and Polehanki

Nays: Senators Damoose , Outman, Hauck and Bellino

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Meeting held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Lauwers


evidence_text:
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Santana and Webber

Scheduled Meetings

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, May 21, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Economic and Community Development – Thursday, May 21, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721

Elections and Ethics – Wednesday, May 20, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721

Energy and Environment – Thursday, May 21, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5323

Health Policy – Wednesday, May 20, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5323

Regulatory Affairs – Wednesday, May 20, 2:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:32 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: Mhm. >> Oversight Committee Subcommittee on State and Local Public Assistance Programs will come to order.


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. JAIME GREENE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair Jaime
Greene.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Jaime Greene, Kunse, Schmaltz, Schriver, Fairbairn, Linting and Skaggs.
Absent: Reps. Wendzel, Scott, Andrews and Arbit.
Excused: None.
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.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5899, but did not wish to speak:
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Representative Skaggs offered the following amendment to HB 5899:
1. Amend page 3, line 7, after "represents" by striking out "the private sector" and inserting
"a public employee labor union".
Representative Skaggs explained the amendment. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:40 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:44 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Skaggs moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5899. The motion did not prevail
1-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Rep. Skaggs.
Nays: Reps. Jaime Greene, Kunse, Schmaltz, Schriver, Fairbairn and Linting.
Pass: None.
Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 5899 with recommendation that the bill be referred
to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Jaime Greene, Kunse, Schmaltz, Schriver, Fairbairn, Linting and Skaggs.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Broadband Association of Michigan before the committee.
Joelle Demand, President, and Chris Bogner, both representing the Broadband Association of
Michigan, gave a presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Jaime Greene adjourned the meeting
at 11:00 AM.
Representative Jaime Greene, 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, May 19, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver,
Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.
Absent: Reps. Paquette, Carra and Conlin.
Excused: Reps. Paquette, Carra and Conlin.
Representative Jaime Greene moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a discussion on the Department of Treasury.
Clay Cornelius and Sean Lowery gave a presentation on the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Miller moved to excuse Representatives Paquette, Carra and Conlin 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
10:34 AM.
Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Cavanagh

The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture reported

Senate Bill No. 538, entitled

A bill to designate the eastern wild turkey as the official game bird of the state of Michigan.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sue Shink

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Shink, Cherry, Polehanki , Daley and Victory

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators Wojno and Bumstead

Scheduled Meetings

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, May 21, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Economic and Community Development – Thursday, May 21, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721

Energy and Environment – Thursday, May 21, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5323

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:04 p.m.

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

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> House Oversight Subcommittee on Child Welfare System will come to order. Will


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 20, 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, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar,
Weiss and Byrnes.
Absent: Rep. Fox.
Excused: Rep. Fox.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5983 and HB 5984 before the committee:
HB 5983
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections
1278a, 1278b, and 1284a (MCL 380.1278a,
380.1278b, and 380.1284a), sections 1278a
and 1278b as amended by 2022 PA 105 and
section 1284a as added by 2007 PA 101, and
by adding section 1278e.
HB 5984
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The
state school aid act of 1979," by amending
sections 6, 18, and 101 (MCL 388.1606,
388.1618, and 388.1701), as amended by 2025
PA 15.
Representative Wilson and Representative DeBoer testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984.
Former Governor Rick Snyder and former State Senator Doug Ross testified in support of HB
5983 & HB 5984.
Dan Behm, representing Education Advocates of West Michigan, testified in support of HB 5983
& HB 5984.
Dr. Alena Zachary-Ross, representing Ypsilanti Schools, testified in support of HB 5983 & HB
5984.
Dr. Tim Hejnal, representing Lake City Schools, testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984.
Dr. Rebecca Hutchinson, representing Concord Community Schools, testified in support of HB
5983 & HB 5984.
The committee discussed HB 5983 & HB 5984.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5983 and HB 5984, but did not wish to
speak:
Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Francesca Rocco-Ellis, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center.
Steve Leidel, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5480 before the committee:
HB 5480
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1401 (MCL 380.1401) and by adding section
1310f.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5480, but did not wish to speak:
Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5480 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
The Chair laid HB 5810 before the committee:
HB 5810
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1278e.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5810 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5819, HB 5820 and HB 5821 before the committee:
HB 5819
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2024
PA 146.
HB 5820
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1531e (MCL 380.1531e), as added by 2024
PA 147.
HB 5821
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2024
PA 146.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5819, HB 5820 and HB 5821, but did not
wish to speak:
Evan Eagleson, representing the ExcelinEd Action.
Steve Leidel, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan.
Heather Eckner, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan.
Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5819, HB 5820 and HB 5821, but did
not wish to speak:
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 5820, HB 5821 and HB 5822, but
did not wish to speak:
Steve Liedel, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5819 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
Pass: None.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5820 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
6-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
Pass: None.
Representative Linting spoke to the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 5821.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5821. The motion prevailed 9-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and
Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Weiss.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5821 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
The Chair laid HB 5822 before the committee:
HB 5822
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 161, entitled
"Michigan education savings program act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 390.1472), as
amended by 2024 PA 195.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5822 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar,
Weiss and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Fox from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
11:49 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1:00 PM
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 May 14, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5872, HB 5873, HB 5874, HB 5875, HB 5876, HB 5877, HB 5878, and HB
5879 before the committee:
HB 5872
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2016 PA
375.
HB 5873
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to repeal 1993 PA 331, entitled "State
education tax act," (MCL 211.901 to 211.906).
HB 5874
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to repeal 1993 PA 330, entitled "State
real estate transfer tax act," (MCL 207.521 to
207.537).
HB 5875
(Rep. Bohnak)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled
"Recodified tax increment financing act," by
amending section 228a (MCL 125.4228a).
HB 5876
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An act
to establish the revenue collection duties of the
department of treasury; to prescribe its powers
and duties as the revenue collection agency of
this state; to prescribe certain powers and
duties of the state treasurer; to establish the
collection duties of certain other state
departments for money or accounts owed to
this state; to regulate the importation,
stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco
products; to provide for the transfer of powers
and duties now vested in certain other state
boards, commissions, departments, and
offices; to prescribe certain duties of and
require certain reports from the department of
treasury; to provide procedures for the
payment, administration, audit, assessment,
levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of
taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers
and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a
city to administer, collect, and enforce the city
income tax act on behalf of a city is entered
into with any city; to provide an appropriation;
to abolish the state board of tax administration;
to prescribe penalties and provide remedies;
and to declare the effect of this act," by
amending section 21 (MCL 205.21), as
amended by 2017 PA 215.
HB 5877
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates
and protected individuals code," by amending
section 3912 (MCL 700.3912).
HB 5878
(Rep. Schriver)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
19 (MCL 211.19), as amended by 2023 PA
176, and by adding section 9q.
HB 5879
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to
provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services
affected with a public interest within this state;
to provide for alternative energy suppliers and
certain providers of electric vehicle charging
services; to provide for licensing; to include
municipally owned utilities and other
providers of energy under certain provisions of
this act; to create a public service commission
and to prescribe and define its powers and
duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities
commission and to confer the powers and
duties vested by law on the public service
commission; to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state governmental officers
and entities; to provide for the continuance,
transfer, and completion of certain matters and
proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment
clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases
without notice and hearing; to qualify
residential energy conservation programs
permitted under state law for certain federal
exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the
utilization of resource recovery facilities; to
prohibit certain acts and practices of providers
of energy; to allow for the securitization of
stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for
appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare
the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe
remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 6a (MCL
460.6a), as amended by 2023 PA 231.
A substitute (H-1) to HB 5872 was previously adopted at the April 30, 2026, meeting.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5872 (H-1). The motion
prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5872 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5873 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5874 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5875 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5876 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5877 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5878 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5879 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5872, HB 5873, HB
5874, HB 5875, HB 5876, HB 5877, HB 5878, and HB 5879, but due to the time constraints was
unable to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 1:05
PM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin,
Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and
Foreman.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5773 and HB 5774 before the committee:
HB 5773
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 16282a.
HB 5774
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding part 58B.
Spencer Good, representing the Office of Representative Fox, joined by Adam Hagedorn,
representing the Office of Representative Cavitt, testified in support of HB 5773, and HB 5774.
Christine Callahan, representing the Clinton County Regional Educational Service Agency, and
the Early On Michigan Foundation, testified in support of HB 5773, and HB 5774. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5773 and HB 5774, but did not wish to
speak:
Sherri Boyd, representing Arc Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4864, HB 4865 and HB 5975 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.
HB 4865
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," (MCL 289.1101 to 289.8111) by adding
section 7130.
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 Rogers, joined by Representative Jaime Greene, testified in support of HB 4864,
HB 4865, and HB 5975. Questions and discussion followed.
Cheryl Dixon, representing the Western Michigan Homer Stryker Medical School, testified in
support of HB 4864, HB 4865 and HB 5975. Questions and discussions followed.
Christine Callahan returned to answer questions from the committee.
Tom Neltner, representing Unleaded Kids, testified in support of HB 4864, HB 4865 and HB
5975. Questions and discussions followed.
Shi Quezada, representing Parents for Healthy Homes, testified in support of HB 4864, HB 4865
and HB 5975. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4864, but did not wish to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4864 and HB 4865, but did not wish to
speak:
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4864, HB 4865 and HB 5975, but did not
wish to speak:
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Sherri Boyd, representing Arc Michigan.
Mary Sue Schottenfels, representing the Ecology Center.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Abigail Clark, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association of Local Public Health.
Meli X. Garcia.
Lyke Thompson, representing the Detroit Lead Advocacy Parent Group.
Ruth Ann Norton, representing the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative.
Representative Foreman moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at
10:03 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. MIKE HARRIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Noon.
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris.
At 12:01 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:09 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5779, HB 5780, HB 5781, HB 5782 and HB 5783 before the committee:
HB 5779
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit
union act," by amending section 301 (MCL
490.301), as amended by 2004 PA 471.
HB 5780
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit
union act," by amending section 373 (MCL
490.373), as amended by 2004 PA 471.
HB 5781
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit
union act," by amending section 501 (MCL
490.501).
HB 5782
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit
union act," by amending section 387 (MCL
490.387).
HB 5783
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit
union act," by amending section 207 (MCL
490.207), as amended by 2016 PA 155.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5779 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5780 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5781 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schuette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5782. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5782 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 5783 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4703 and HB 4704 before the committee:
HB 4703
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406ss.
HB 4704
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 109t.
Representative Schuette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4703. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Neyer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4704. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 4703 and HB 4704. Questions and discussion
followed.
Disha Patel, representing the Centering Healthcare Institute, testified in support of HB 4703 and
HB 4704.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4703 and HB 4704, but did not wish to
speak:
Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Amber Belazaire, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 12:28
PM.
Representative Mike Harris, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 20, 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, Breen and Scott.
Absent: Rep. Hope.
Excused: Rep. Hope.
Representative Schuette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5650 before the committee:
HB 5650
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to require the attorney general to submit
reports related to certain litigation to certain
committees of the legislature; to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to provide
sanctions for failing to submit the reports; and
to provide for remedies.
The substitute (H-1) to HB 5650 was previously adopted on May 13, 2026.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5650 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Breen.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5235 and HB 5236 before the committee:
HB 5235
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," by amending section 510
(MCL 206.510), as amended by 2011 PA 172.
HB 5236
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," by amending section 508
(MCL 206.508), as amended by 2018 PA 588.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5235, but did not wish to
speak:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Chair Lightner moved to report out HB 5235 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the
Committee on Finance. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter
and Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Lightner moved to report out HB 5236 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the
Committee on Finance. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter
and Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5702, HB 5703 and HB 5704 before the committee:
HB 5702
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 79d and 601b (MCL 257.79d and
257.601b), section 79d as amended by 2024
PA 164 and section 601b as amended by 2011
PA 60.
HB 5703
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 12e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12e),
as amended by 2011 PA 59.
HB 5704
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 2, 653a, and 907 (MCL 257.2,
257.653a, and 257.907), section 2 as amended
by 2011 PA 231, section 653a as amended by
2018 PA 349, and section 907 as amended by
2024 PA 164; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
Representative Andrews, Representative Green, and Representative Prestin testified in support of
HB 5702, HB 5703 and HB 5704. Questions and discussions followed.
William Miller, representing Operating Engineers 324, testified in support of HB 5702, HB 5703
and HB 5704. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5702, HB 5703 and HB 5704, but did not
wish to speak:
Jacob Toomey, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council.
Matt Breslin, representing the Road Commission for Oakland County.
The Chair laid HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576 before the committee:
HB 5574
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to
750.568) by adding section 409c.
HB 5575
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to
750.568) by adding section 409d.
HB 5576
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 16t of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16t), as
amended by 2018 PA 528.
Chair Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5574. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative St. Germaine, Representative Harris, and Representative DeBoyer testified in
support of HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576, but did not
wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Mike Sauger, President, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5574, HB 5575 and HB 5576, but did
not wish to speak:
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Representative Lightner moved to excuse Representative Hope 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
11:10 AM.
Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5707 before the committee:
HB 5707
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 30103 and 30305 (MCL
324.30103 and 324.30305), section 30103 as
amended by 2018 PA 163 and section 30305
as amended by 2018 PA 631.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5707. The motion prevailed 10-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn and Wortz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. McFall, Scott, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5707, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5707, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5707 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 10-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn and Wortz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. McFall, Scott, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
The Chair laid HB 5682 before the committee:
HB 5682
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding
section 43530.
A substitute (H-1) to HB 5682 was previously adopted at the May 13, 2026, meeting.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5682 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 16-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips.
The Chair laid HB 5801 and HB 5802 before the committee:
HB 5801
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 47301, 47302, 47303,
47305, 47307, 47308, 47309, 47310, 47311,
47312, 47313, 47314, 47315, 47316, 47317,
47319, 47320, 47321, and 47322 (MCL
324.47301, 324.47302, 324.47303,
324.47305, 324.47307, 324.47308,
324.47309, 324.47310, 324.47311,
324.47312, 324.47313, 324.47314,
324.47315, 324.47316, 324.47317,
324.47319, 324.47320, 324.47321, and
324.47322), sections 47301, 47302, 47305,
47307, 47308, 47310, 47312, 47313, 47314,
47316, 47317, 47319, 47320, 47321, and
47322 as added by 1995 PA 57, section 47303
as amended by 2004 PA 587, and sections
47309, 47311, and 47315 as amended by 2022
PA 34, and by adding section 47304; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5802
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 47324, 47326, 47328,
47329, and 48724 (MCL 324.47324,
324.47326, 324.47328, 324.47329, and
324.48724), as added by 1995 PA 57, and by
adding section 47363.
Representative Prestin and Representative Morgan testified in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802.
Questions and discussions followed.
Chris Semrinec and Randy Claremont, representing the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources Fisheries Division Chief, testified in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802. Questions
and discussions followed.
Scott Everett, Dana Serafin, Jack Cross, and Skyler Ruleau, representing the Michigan Fish
Producers Association, testified in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802. Questions and discussions
followed.
Ed Blissick and Bryan Burroughs, representing the Michigan Angler Consortium and Trout
Unlimited, testified in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802.
Denise Purvis, representing Purvis Fisheries, testified in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802, but did not wish to
speak:
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Stephen Collins, representing the Brooklyn Sportsman’s Club.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802, but did not wish to
speak:
Lakon Williams, representing the Bay Port Fish Company.
Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5801 and HB 5802,
but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Michael Kelly, representing the Michigan Sportfishing Alliance.
Tom Audris, representing the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative.
Stephen Schultz.
Tim Schlaud.
Dennis Eade, representing the Michigan Steelheaders.
Bob Ksionzek, representing the Detroit Area Steelheaders.
Ed Bealey, representing the Saginaw Bay.
Keith Dewald, representing the Saginaw Bay Walleye Club.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5801 and HB 5802, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Senator Ed McBroom.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:30
PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:13 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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The Committee on Elections and Ethics submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Moss (C), Wojno, McMorrow, Chang and McBroom

Excused: Senator Johnson

The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported

Senate Bill No. 783, entitled

A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled “Michigan strategic fund act,” (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 7c.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mallory McMorrow

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss and Lindsey

Nays: Senator Victory

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


Wednesday, May 20, 2026

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 21, 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 May 20, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 770 before the committee:
SB 770
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade
A milk law of 2001," by amending section 6
(MCL 288.476), as amended by 2018 PA 623.
Representative Harris moved to report out SB 770 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HCR 7 before the committee:
HCR 7
(Rep. Meerman)
A concurrent resolution applying to the
Congress of the United States to call a
convention to propose amendments to the
United States Constitution to impose fiscal
restraints on the federal government, limit the
power and jurisdiction of the federal
government, and limit the terms of office for
federal officials and members of Congress.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HCR 7 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 5123 and HB 5124 before the committee:
HB 5123
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled
"Uniform video services local franchise act,"
by amending section 1 (MCL 484.3301).
HB 5124
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled
"Uniform video services local franchise act,"
by amending section 12 (MCL 484.3312).
Representative Harris and Jason Colella, representing the office of Representative Snyder,
testified in support of HB 5123 and HB 5124.
Damon Stewart, representing Dish Network and DirecTV, testified in support of HB 5123.
Questions and discussions followed.
Doug Matthews, representing the City of Grand Rapids, testified in opposition to HB 5123.
Questions and discussions followed.
Mike Watza, representing the City of Warren, PROTEC, and MICMA, testified in opposition to
HB 5123. Questions and discussions followed.
Tom Norton, representing WKTV, testified in opposition to HB 5123. Questions and discussions
followed.
Ian Locke, representing Orion Township, testified in opposition to HB 5123. Questions and
discussions followed.
Hamlin Wade, representing DirecTV and DirecTV Stream, testified in support of HB 5123.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5123, but did not wish to speak:
Teri Stiles, representing Oxford Community TV.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5123 and HB 5124, but did not wish to
speak:
Reka Holley Voelker, representing the Michigan Public Service Commission.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
10:27 AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 21, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5105 and HB 5107 before the committee:
HB 5105
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7401 (MCL
333.7401), as amended by 2016 PA 548.
HB 5107
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,"
by amending sections 5 and 15 (MCL
333.27955 and 333.27965).
Ashley Steffan and Scott Teter, both representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General,
testified in support of HB 5105 and HB 5107. Questions and discussions followed.
Cassin Coleman, representing the MiNORML / Cannabis Consumer Advocacy, testified in
opposition to HB 5105 and HB 5107.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5105 and HB 5107, but did not wish to
speak:
Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5105 and HB 5107, but did not wish to
speak:
Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5105. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5105 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Dievendorf.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5107. The motion prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Dievendorf.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5107 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Dievendorf.
The Chair laid HB 5995 before the committee:
HB 5995
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section
320a (MCL 257.320a), as amended by 2023
PA 39.
Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 5995. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5995, but did not wish to speak:
Sam Olsen, representing Bus Patrol.
Lance Binoniemi, representing MITA.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 5995 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Nays: Rep. Wendzel.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5902 before the committee:
HB 5902
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State
license fee act," by amending section 25 (MCL
338.2225), as amended by 2023 PA 131.
Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 5902. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5902, but did not wish to speak:
David Dagenias, representing the Michigan College of Beauty.
Scott Weaver, representing the Douglas J Aveda salon.
Stacy Wells, representing the Le'Sprit Academy.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5902 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5755 before the committee:
HB 5755
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101
to 18.1594) by adding section 274.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5755, but did not wish to speak:
Katharine Hude, representing the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5755. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rigas moved to report out HB 5755 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, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5805, HB 5806 and HB 5807 before the committee:
HB 5805
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966,"
by amending section 22 (MCL 125.1422), as
amended by 2012 PA 327, and by adding
section 22e.
HB 5806
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding sections 279, 679, and 821.
HB 5807
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
476a and 476b (MCL 500.476a and 500.476b),
as amended by 2007 PA 187.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5805, HB 5806 and HB 5807, but did not
wish to speak:
Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber.
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Colin Nikells, representing Advantage Capital.
Sugar Creek Capital.
Amplify GR.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Bill Stone, representing the MI Catholic Conference.
Jennifer Bowman, representing the MSHDA.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5805. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5805 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1)
be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to
the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Witwer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5806. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5806 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rigas moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5807. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Grant moved to report out HB 5807 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5931 before the committee:
HB 5931
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 12606a
(MCL 333.12606a), as amended by 2023 PA
318.
Seth Tompkins, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5931. Questions and discussions
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5931, but did not wish to speak:
Alex Morris, representing the MI Bankers.
Andrew Schepers, representing the Cigar Association of America.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5931, but did not wish to speak:
Molly Medenblik, representing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
Amanda Klein, representing the American Heart Association.
The Chair laid HB 5472 before the committee:
HB 5472
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled
"Tobacco products tax act," by amending
section 6 (MCL 205.426), as amended by 2022
PA 171.
Kal Turfah, representing Chase Cash and Carry, testified in support of HB 5472. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5472, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Schepers, representing the Cigar Association of America.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5472, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The Chair laid HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935 before the committee:
HB 5932
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," (MCL 125.1501 to
125.1531) by adding section 11a.
HB 5933
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," by amending section
11 (MCL 125.1511).
HB 5934
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," by amending section
11 (MCL 125.1511).
HB 5935
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," by amending section
11 (MCL 125.1511).
Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935.
Questions and discussions followed.
Emily D'Agnstini, representing the International Council of Shopping Centers, testified in support
of HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5932, HB 5933, HB
5934 and HB 5935, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935,
but did not wish to speak:
Jaimie Cavanaugh, representing the Pacific Legal Foundation.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing the AFP-Michigan.
Kirstie Sieloff, representing Abundant Housing Michigan.
Ron Kendall, representing ABC of Michigan.
Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber.
Tim Langholz, representing the NFIB.
Eric Shappell, representing ABC of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5932 and HB 5933, but did not wish to
speak:
Alex Morris, representing the MI Bankers Association.
Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at
10:16 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 428, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 21, 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 DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5815 and HB 5816 before the committee:
HB 5815
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled
"Administrative procedures act of 1969," by
amending section 61 (MCL 24.261), as
amended by 1982 PA 413.
HB 5816
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled
"Administrative procedures act of 1969," by
amending sections 79 and 106 (MCL 24.279
and 24.306).
Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 5815 and HB 5816. Questions and discussions
followed.
The Chair laid HB 5817 before the committee:
HB 5817
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled
"Administrative procedures act of 1969," by
amending sections 39 and 45 (MCL 24.239
and 24.245), section 39 as amended by 2011
PA 239 and section 45 as amended by 2023 PA
104, and by adding sections 47a and 67c.
Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 5817. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 5818 before the committee:
HB 5818
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled
"Administrative procedures act of 1969," by
amending sections 3, 5, 33, 44, 46, 47, and 52
(MCL 24.203, 24.205, 24.233, 24.244, 24.246,
24.247, and 24.252), section 3 as amended by
2022 PA 221, section 5 as amended by 2016
PA 513, sections 33, 44, and 47 as amended by
2024 PA 9, section 46 as amended by 2006 PA
247, and section 52 as amended by 2004 PA
491, and by adding sections 67, 67a, and 67b;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
At 10:52 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:53 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona called the committee back to order.
Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 5818. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5815, HB 5816, HB 5817 and HB 5818,
but did not wish to speak:
Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Michael Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Jamie Cavanaugh, representing the Pacific Legal Foundation.
Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity Michigan.
At 10:59 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona laid the committee at ease.
At 11:00 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5498 before the committee:
HB 5498
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to require certain agencies to designate
certain employees to certain positions to
manage the issuance of permits.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5498. 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 Posthumus moved to report out HB 5498 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: Reps. Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5498, but did not wish to speak:
Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5498, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The Chair laid HB 5501 before the committee:
HB 5501
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 30311d (MCL
324.30311d), as amended by 2013 PA 98.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5501. 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 5501 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: Reps. Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5536 before the committee:
HB 5536
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 30301, 30307, and
30308 (MCL 324.30301, 324.30307, and
324.30308), sections 30301 and 30307 as
amended by 2018 PA 631 and section 30308
as added by 1995 PA 59.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5536 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: Reps. Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5501 and HB 5536, but did not wish to
speak:
Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The Chair laid HB 5557 before the committee:
HB 5557
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 5503 (MCL 324.5503).
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5557 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: Reps. Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5501, HB 5536 and HB 5557, but did not
wish to speak:
Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5739 before the committee:
HB 5739
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates
and protected individuals code," by amending
sections 5410 and 5423 (MCL 700.5410 and
700.5423), as amended by 2012 PA 173.
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5739 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 5740 before the committee:
HB 5740
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates
and protected individuals code," by amending
sections 5106, 5314, and 5319 (MCL
700.5106, 700.5314, and 700.5319), section
5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section
5314 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section
5319 as added by 2012 PA 173.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5740. 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 5740 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.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
11:04 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Committee on Economic and Community Development submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators McMorrow (C), Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber

The Committee on Energy and Environment reported

House Bill No. 4192, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 3122 (MCL 324.3122), as amended by 2023 PA 140.

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

Sean McCann

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McCann, Singh, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki and Outman

Nays: None

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


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

Meeting held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Shink, Lauwers, Hauck and Bellino


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

The meeting scheduled on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building, did not have a quorum present.

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

In pursuance of the order previously made, the Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and Insurance and Financial Services will come to order.


evidence_text: The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity will come to order. Mr. Clerk, will you please call the role? >> Chair Jarno >> here. >> Representatives Robinson, Ben Murkham,


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 2, 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, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes,
Rheingans and Xiong.
Absent: Rep. Fox.
Excused: Rep. Fox.
The Chair laid a presentation from retired U.S. Army & Michigan Veteran Jon Turnbull on his
military experiences before the committee.
Jon Turnbull gave a presentation on his military experiences. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 12, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6020 before the committee:
HB 6020
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7212 (MCL
333.7212), as amended by 2013 PA 268, and
by adding sections 2222, 2222a, and 2222b.
Representative Greene testified in support of HB 6020. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Kevin Boehnke, representing the University of Michigan, testified in support of HB 6020.
Henry Berkowitz testified in support of HB 6020. Questions and discussions followed.
Cipriana and TK Quann testified in support of HB 6020. Questions and discussions followed.
Geoff Lawrence, representing the Reason Foundation, testified in support of HB 6020.
Derek Blanke, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars, testified in support of HB 6020.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6020, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan.
At 1:12 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 1:13 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5723 before the committee:
HB 5723
(Rep. Meerman)
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," (MCL 722.111
to 722.128) by adding section 16a.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5723, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Pelon, representing the Michigan Association for Family Court Administration.
Representative Woolford spoke to the proposed substitute (H-2) for HB 5723.
Representative Woolford moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5723. The motion prevailed
6-3-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: Reps. Young, Byrnes and Rheingans.
Pass: Rep. Xiong.
Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 5723 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 6-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: Reps. Young and Rheingans.
Pass: Reps. Byrnes and Xiong.
Representative Pavlov moved to excuse Representative Fox 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
1:17 PM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
REP. MARK TISDEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Finance was called to order by Chair Tisdel.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette,
Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.
Absent: Reps. Posthumus and Breen.
Excused: Reps. Posthumus and Breen.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 28, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5235 and HB 5236 before the committee:
HB 5235
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," by amending section 510
(MCL 206.510), as amended by 2011 PA 172.
HB 5236
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," by amending section 508
(MCL 206.508), as amended by 2018 PA 588.
Representative Schuette, joined by Mark Marinan, representing Tax-Aide, and Marshall Hunt
testified in support of HB 5235, and HB 5236. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5235 and HB 5236, but did not wish to
speak:
Madeline March-Meenagh, representing the Community Economic Development Association
of Michigan.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5235, but did not wish to
speak:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The Chair laid SB 301 before the committee:
SB 301
(Sen. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," by amending sections 30 and
623 (MCL 206.30 and 206.623), section 30 as
amended by 2025 PA 24 and section 623 as
amended by 2021 PA 135, and by adding
sections 279 and 679.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 301, but did not wish to speak:
Brian O'Connell, representing the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.
Representative Tyrone Carter testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for SB 301.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 301. The motion did not
prevail 5-8-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona and Schuette.
Pass: None.
Representative Frisbie moved to report out SB 301 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette,
Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frisbie moved to excuse Representatives Posthumus and 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 10:52
AM.
Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. JAY DEBOYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer.
The Clerk read a letter dated May 20th, 2026, from House Speaker Matt Hall, which removed
Representative Penelope Tsernoglou from the Committee on Oversight.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas,
Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell and Mentzer.
Absent: Rep. Wegela.
Excused: Rep. Wegela.
Representative Bruck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 19, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a discussion on Rx Kids.
Dr. Mona Hanna, Founder and Director of RX Kids, gave a presentation on Rx Kids. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak, but due to the time constraints was unable
to speak:
Jim Casha, representing Kids with Failure to Thrive and FASD.
Representative Rigas moved to excuse Representative Wegela 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
10:39 AM.
Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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The Committee on Housing and Human Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Santana and Hoitenga

The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported

Senate Bill No. 820, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 659 (MCL 168.659), as amended by 2014 PA 94.

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

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno, McMorrow, Chang and McBroom

Nays: None

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


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The Committee on Elections and Ethics submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Moss (C), Wojno, McMorrow, Chang and McBroom

Excused: Senator Johnson

The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture reported

Senate Bill No. 771, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 12751, 12752, 12757, and 12771 (MCL 333.12751, 333.12752, 333.12757, and 333.12771), section 12751 as amended and section 12757 as added by 1980 PA 421, and by adding part 128.

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sue Shink

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Shink, Cherry, Singh and Polehanki

Nays: Senators Daley, Victory and Hoitenga

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

The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture reported

Senate Bill No. 898, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending sections 19608a, 19608b, 19609, 19610, 19610a, 19611, 19612, 19613, 20108b, and 21506a (MCL 324.19608a, 324.19608b, 324.19609, 324.19610, 324.19610a, 324.19611, 324.19612, 324.19613, 324.20108b, and 324.21506a), section 19608a as amended and section 19608b as added by 2016 PA 473, sections 19609, 19610, 19611, and 19612 as amended and section 19610a as added by 2016 PA 475, section 19613 as added by 1998 PA 288, section 20108b as amended by 2016 PA 476, and section 21506a as amended by 2017 PA 134, and by adding part 192.

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

Sue Shink

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Shink, Cherry, Singh, Polehanki , Daley and Victory

Nays: Senator Hoitenga

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

The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture reported

Senate Bill No. 899, entitled

A bill to amend 1996 PA 381, entitled “Brownfield redevelopment financing act,” by amending section 8a (MCL 125.2658a), as amended by 2023 PA 90.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sue Shink

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Shink, Cherry, Singh, Polehanki , Daley and Victory

Nays: Senator Hoitenga

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


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The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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

The Committee on Education reported

Senate Bill No. 517, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1351a (MCL 380.1351a), as amended by 2016 PA 192.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dayna Polehanki

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Polehanki , Geiss, Chang, Camilleri and Irwin

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Education reported

Senate Bill No. 784, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1271.

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

Dayna Polehanki

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Polehanki , Chang, Camilleri and Damoose

Nays: Senator Irwin

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

The Committee on Education reported

Senate Bill No. 785, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 30d (MCL 388.1630d), as amended by 2025 PA 15.

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

Dayna Polehanki

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Polehanki , Chang, Camilleri and Damoose

Nays: Senator Irwin

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

The Committee on Education reported

Senate Bill No. 989, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2024 PA 49.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dayna Polehanki

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Polehanki , Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Irwin and Damoose

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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The Committee on Education submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 1:15 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Johnson


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The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators Wojno and Victory

Scheduled Meetings

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, June 4, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Energy and Environment – Thursday, June 4, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5323

Labor – Thursday, June 4, 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:47 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: Yeah. Yeah. >> We're not calling on him. The House Insurance Committee will come to order. Mr. Clerk, will you please take attendance? >> Chair Harris. >> Here. Representative Tisdale. >> Here.