evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers,
Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and
Longjohn.
Absent: Rep. Mueller.
Excused: Rep. Mueller.
The Chair laid HB 4702 and HB 4724 before the committee:
HB 4702
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to authorize the state administrative
board to convey or transfer state-owned
property in Sanilac County; to prescribe
conditions for the conveyance or transfer; to
provide for the powers and duties of state
departments, agencies, and officers regarding
the property; and to provide for disposition of
revenue derived from the conveyance or
transfer.
HB 4724
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to authorize the state administrative
board to convey state-owned real property in
Kent County; to prescribe conditions for the
conveyance; to provide for powers and duties
of state departments regarding the property;
and to provide for disposition of the revenue
from the conveyance.
Perry Zielak, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HB 4702 and HB 4724. Questions
and discussions followed.
Representative Alexander and Tim Heiden, representing the Peck Village Supervisor, testified in
support of HB 4702. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Posthumus testified in support of HB 4724. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4702 and HB 4724, but did not wish to
speak:
Neil DeSouza, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and
Budget.
The Chair laid HB 5504, HB 5505 and HB 5663 before the committee:
HB 5504
(Rep. Kelly)
A bill to create the state digital service office;
to require reports; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities.
HB 5505
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to create the digital oversight office; and
to prescribe the powers and duties of the
office, certain officials, and state agencies.
HB 5663
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," by amending
sections 261e and 451a (MCL 18.1261e and
18.1451a), section 261e as added by 2020 PA
181 and section 451a as added by 1999 PA 8.
Michael Cnossen, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HB 5504, HB 5505 and HB
5663.
Representative Kuhn, Representative Kelly, Representative Maddock, Waldo Jaquith,
representing U.S. Digital Response, Sarah Tuneberg, representing Colorado Digital Service, all
testified in support of HB 5504, HB 5505 and HB 5663. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5504, HB 5505 and HB 5663, but did
not wish to speak:
Neil DeSouza, representing the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and
Budget.
Representative Steele moved to excuse Representative Mueller from the meeting. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 10:14
AM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss
and Byrnes.
Absent: Rep. Paquette.
Excused: Rep. Paquette.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4477 before the committee:
HB 4477
(Rep. Steele)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1170c.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4477. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and
Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Steele testified in support of HB 4477. Questions and discussions followed.
Joseph Matulis, representing St. Johns Public School and an aquatic expert, testified in support of
HB 4477. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4477, but did not wish to speak:
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Paquette 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
10:57 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin,
Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and
Foreman.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 398 before the committee:
SB 398
(Sen. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 6230 and
6234 (MCL 333.6230 and 333.6234), as added
by 2012 PA 501.
Joseph Martin, representing the Office of Senator Bellino, testified in support of SB 398.
Andrew Whitacre, representing Pew Charitable Trusts, testified in support of SB 398.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 398, but did not wish to speak:
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing Face Addiction Now.
The Chair laid HB 4779 before the committee:
HB 4779
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 20187.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4779. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4779 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 15-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St.
Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: Rep. Meerman.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4832 before the committee:
HB 4832
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 7303a,
17001, 17011, 17501, and 17511 (MCL
333.7303a, 333.17001, 333.17011, 333.17501,
and 333.17511), section 7303a as amended by
2019 PA 43, section 17001 as amended by
2018 PA 624, sections 17011 and 17511 as
amended by 2006 PA 398, and section 17501
as amended by 2018 PA 524, and by adding
sections 16325a, 17034, 17034a, 17034b,
17534, 17534a, and 17534b.
Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4832. Questions and discussions followed.
Daniel Mesaras, representing the Michigan Academy of Anesthesiologists Assistants, joined by
Dr. Jordan Brewer, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists, testified in support of
HB 4832. Questions and discussion followed.
Gena Welch, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists, testified in opposition
to HB 4832. Questions and discussions followed.
Dr. Eric Reilly, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists, joined by Tom George,
MD, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support of HB 4832. Questions
and discussion followed.
Theresa Bacon-Baguley, representing Grand Valley State University, testified in support of HB
4832.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4832, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Colleen Beauchamp, representing Corewell Health.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4832, but did not wish to speak:
Carrie Linderoth, representing My Michigan Health.
Irene Stashonsky.
R. Stashonsky.
William Chizmar, representing Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants.
Hana Stashonsky.
Danita Dreffs, representing Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants.
Nick Simpson, representing Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants.
Grant Raymor.
Teresa Beck, representing Grand Valley State University.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Ina Okonowski, representing Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants.
Brandon Wong.
Alexander Linkner, representing Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants.
Sonny Hoogendoorn, representing Corewell Health.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4832, but did not wish to speak:
Representative Paiz
Natalie Wenner.
Tyler Price-Bell, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Morgan Hope, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Ashley Mills, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Maria Murdoch, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Eylonti Haliy, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Brian Kulikowski.
Kirk Smallegan, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Mikaela Gordon.
Andrew McClure, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Alexandra Bidnik, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Lachelle Lee, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Nicole Hunter, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Estera Rusnak, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Philip Avramoski, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Yessa Villarreal, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Kayla Goisdzinski, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Duskin Blem, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Marissa Charles.
Heather Climstein, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Georgi Herling, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Dolrick Rosales, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Lauren Bifano, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Laura Rodgers, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Paige Tvanchida, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Emma Merlington, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Jennifer Dickie, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Jessica Phillips.
Paul Allen, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Nestor Decker, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Julie Staczekmarx, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Karen Piper, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Josh McDonald, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Andrea Teitel, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Amy Franckowiak, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Laurel Bowfialio, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Britny Porter, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Athena Lievense, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Megan DesMadryl, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Kelcie Jimenez, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Anwar Mahmoud, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Blair Cullen.
Patrick Suade, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Hannah Gobrogge, representing Oakland University.
Limoza Wasko, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Nicole Daleo, representing Oakland University.
Emily Villalpando, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Logon Shaelaia, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Liz Javzembowski, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Matt Miggins, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Connor Mailloux, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Kaylee Simpson.
Carissa Fuerth, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Mariah Bondy.
Samantha Acquista, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Charity Garno.
Stephanie Garsteck-Polak.
Aman Sharma, representing the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Joanne Bailey, representing the Michigan Affiliate of the American College of Certified Nurse
Midwives
Linda Komarnizki
Bryan Bartosik
Kathy Everts
Marie Julien
Nancy L. Richards
Ben Pell
Anna Mohr
Kelly McKeon
Victoria Zolkewsky
Nelson
Laura Sabatowski
Sara Hoover
Ariane Toth
Nicole Karris
Anne Nelson
Tracy Chase
Abigail Covacha
Colleen Beauchamp
Kelly Baumes
Caitlyn Crawford
Andrew Palazzo
Jill Gorman
Julie Cicerone
Louiano Palazzo
Krista McKee
Nico Palazzo
Hannah Walmsley
Nitin Verman
Patrick Hastings
Sarah Keoleian
Brooke Bielani
Alexandra Murphy
Alexis Britt,
representing herself.
Stephanie Pelarski
Kate Sulitis
Tina Reamer
Dannie Hogan
Connor Brancheau
Betsy Scott
Margaret M. Kohler
Justeena Adams
Justeena Kuiper
Shannon Ghill
Bryan Harris
Anne Guidos
Ashley Squires
Denise Weeks
Ashlee Lionte
Sarah DiRosa
Stephanie Harris
Emily Sullivan
Fogle Wes
Nickie Hewitt
Gary Guidos
Jaime
Bagnell-Leonardo
Samuel Turner
Talia Lampley
Stacey DeVries
Spencer Britt
Doddi Brewer
Lindsey W. Edson
Sydney Hill
Adam Mills
Kendal Gillihan
Candace Hogrefe
Brianna Basirico
Jessica Powrie Burke
Christiana Murray
Gheorghe Alion
Alicia Williams
Kyra Kohler
Amanda Guidos
Lindsey Armour
Carrie Bollmann
Terry Kohler
Ryan Korodan
Lynnette Huller
Sydney Mazur
Matthew Wilson
Megan J. Banks
Brittany Burns
Michael Sullivan
Lisa Alcini-Mazur
Monica Krackowski
Mara Trudgen
Cristina Maiuri
Joanna O’Dacre
Alyssa Boatman
Cristi Mari
Sarah LoBaido
Callie Mazur
Keara Boyle
Jenna LaBombard
Amanda Oaks
Matteo Mazur
Kristin Bock
Kelsey Larios
Amy Ball
Paula Ollila
Gwen Dukatz
Abigail Guidos
Christine Smith
Anna Kuznetsova
Karla Pinskey
Alyssa Guidos
Jennifer Wells
Joshua Booth
Wendy Szafranski
Keenan O’Dacre
Jasprit Dulat
Mackenzie Cooper
Jenna Coyle
Keeley Kohler
Jessica Luehmann
Devin Simpson
Joe Shovan
Matthew Kuiper
Samantha Spotts
Xin Tan
Colleen Ahern
Staci VanSingel
Betsy Quaine
Shelley Hirsch
Jaimie Mazur
Kassandra Ohlsson
Steven Preisel
Christina Potkay
Matteo Mazur
Onil Potris
Tammy Smith
Vanessa Selim
Katie Oddo
Sherrin Alexander
Claire Farren
Kristin Baricevac
Heather Brenart.
Rhiannon McCarty
Shauna Gansen
Krista Ruvalcaba
Gissella Gurule.
Brian Bengtson
Lori Stone
Joe Potkay
Jana Podret
Denise Swift
Lauren James
Kelly Trethewey
Tamara Newsock
Nicolette Bohnert
Lauren Melonio
Eric Plantinga
Lauren Smith
Sheri Sparkman
Scott Leykauf
Ashley Squires
Heather Kakos
Christina Spencer
Jessi Grassmick
Andrea Ball
Donavon Earley
Hunter Dolan
Jeff Kirby
Alison Smolinski
Nicole Tantipitham
Emily Anderson
Jessica Oldham
Staci Martin
Lindsay Halverson
Ding Ying
Renee Shea
Lara J. Malcarne
Andrea Masser
Allison Frederick
Jasmina Keserovic
Theresa Haines
Tiffany Lawrence
Lindsey Sarnovsky
Candance Brennan
Kali Henry
Anup Dulat
Jessica Fortin
Danielle Malouf
Seema John
Hillary Bonin
Lyndsey Jung
Pamela Supernois
Kim Kujanek
Sean Kennedy
Ghitta Saab
Kenneth Jung
Andrea D’Agostino
Megan Pfromm
Kristen Hicks
Shelley Costello
Taylor Smith
Stephanie Sturtz
Jessica Massara
Jacob Warwinsky
Tory Massara
Britni Cable
Olivia Dallaire
Ivana Roebuck
Katrina Kleinschmit
Elizabeth Lupinacci
Deanna Sweaney
Eliana Tom
Maumer Mesinovic
Alex Scheidt
Jackie Dendooven
Kathleen O’Shea
Justin Ciecko
Elizabeth Heath
Chelsea Hillman
Caitlin Bradley
Tammy Long
Kelsey Naughton
Melanie Gerzema
Steven Lechner
Christopher Pichette
Mitchell Bradley
Alison Theisen
Christina Gatto
Stephen Kelly
Robert Highley
Shannon Jenkins
Holly Miller
Raymond Smith
Karen Loniewski
Kathryn Samoray
Michelle Brenan
Stephanie Basham
Robert Kujanek
Daniel Sandborn
Robert Carter
Alyssa Kerndt
Jeff Jackson
Zhaoping Chen
Mitchell Bradley
Connor Kerndt
Ashley Holbrook
Kathy Indish
Ari Kostrzewa
Lauren Snarski
Kayla Martin
Johanna McClanahan
Sarah Struthers
Melissa Huck
Caitlyn Pichette
Anita
Lambieva-Mihaylov
Antonina Crudo
Isabella Leopardi
Krista Rogers
Natalie Anne
Larry Huber
Victoria Eads
Pamela Price
Alyssa Boatman
Sarah Thomas
Brennan Kulhanek
Danelle Ball
Martha Struthers
Victoria Toyeas
Robert Holbrook
Tina Hughes
Amanda Winkley
Ashley Squires
Celeste Horne
Jonathan Bickmann
Corinne Shurb
Adam Woodward
Jacob Stahl
Jenna Jenkins
Tyler Clack
Josh Rich
Rachel Village
Christy Pryde
Gwen White
Kelly Large
Nina Turcato
Kerri Stafford
Christy Baginski
Scott Sawinski
Karen Anklam
Scott Sinclair
Adam Roy
Allyson Heard
Jeff Norton
Jesika Watson
Angelique Gwin
Laura Parrott
Regina Arini
Jennifer Thayer
Henry Birchmeier
Alexandria Hayes
Michelle Peterson
Peter Galea
Eric Barnes
Michael Bono
Jim Holbrook
Ryan O’Dowd
Paulina Tackett
Kimberly Slattery
Samantha
Kizmanovski
Roger Andrew Tackett
Doreen Murray
Elizabeth Gebeck
Lisa Chornij
Deb Falasa
Eric Jahn
Erika Holland
Orest Chornij
Jennifer Pagaduan
John Hintzman
Bobbi Blakeslee
Tammie Nallamothu
Stefani Urlaub
Joseph Vecore
Gaelle Pierre
Katrina McKenna
Angela Savastano
Karen Piper
Julie Bernier
Kimberly Honan
Cheryl Baron
Melissa Murray
Keri Colliton
Mick Steiner
Paul Allen
Chris Huntey
Chad M. Murray
Linnoeur Chea
Joe Donofrio
Christopher Kesting
Will Gilbert
Lani Hensel
Tracey McMullen
Deborah Falasa
Donna Carnahan
Kelly Detter
Jonathan Gunsberg
Kyle Trent
Marcy Julvezan
Joesina Wadehra
Noel Tom
Rachel Edelman
Shannon Duggan
Zachary Walega
Mary Jones
Katy Williams
Khareena Gordon
Kelsey Risk
Esther Tillman
Diane Lapp
Alexandra Surgalski
Brandon Riley
David Huckstep
Jing Zhang
Jordan Neuenfeldt
Philip Biland
Dominic Juncaj
Katherine Scribner
Jeff Piper
Matthew Nelson
Maria Sinnott
Kristine Veach
Rebecca Kremsreiter
Annette Mihailo
Diane Madsen
Jessica Ferris
Renee McNeill
Cynthia Farina
Diann Work
Karla Lafata
Kirsten Hurd
Mike Gunnison
Laura Brouillette
Debbie Perrin
Frank Lafata
Stephanie Swanson
MaryJo Cupchak
Hadley Knudsen
Koreen Loncharich
Lyndsy Taritas
Eric Houk
April Royston
Codee Lewicki
Karen Cleghorn
Linda Gottron
Salvatore Taormina
Layne Piper
Deanna Speyers
David Pridmore
Joel Taritas
Bianca Adair
Troy D’Spain
Krista Good
Merlena Stankiewicz
Krista McLeod
Chelsea Holzworth
Jonathan Todd Takala
Kyle Carlson
Hilary Heuer
Caitlin Pemberton
Clayton Pemberton
Rosanna Causley
Quinn Ameel
Nami Oya
Jill Johnson
Romana Cammarata
Robert Causley
Mario Rico
Juanita Fanto
Derya Toksoy
David Saraceno
Stephanie
Garsteck-Polak
Brianna Ingebretson
Dawn Sobraski
Santina Marras
Kirsten Reddy
Emmy Tuttle
Angela Butler
April Erickson
Maria Klein
Kristin Bouche
Sundeep Reddy
Doni Flinn
Alyson Patterson
Hollie Caldwell
Aneta Skiba
Palemonita Jones
Michelle Petrak
Rita Fakhoury
Amy Guysky
Erika Ockerman
Kelli Kissel
Mikhail Nekhamis
Kelli Richardson
Erica Wysocki
Kelsey Carson
Tracy Batterson
Jull Buist
Christy Jackson
Ben Struble
Bryanna Williams
Susan St Peter
Toni Schmittling
Elu Buist
Dolores Ferguson
Carolyn Rico
Julian Rico
Jennifer Simons
Maxwell Dogbatse
Heather Williams
Natalie Iannazzo
Stephanie Vallie
Ward Williams
Brenna Klaft
Kristen Dahlke
Aaron Woodward
Rachael Fleischman
Brad Batterson
Emily Edgcombe
Lori Mazurek
Mary Aymen
Melanie Meiser
Andrew Cullison
Richard Aymen
Vanessa Selim
Sudha Chand
Matthew Rizzi
Sarah Richter
Nicholas Rebel
Lucy Oliver
Andrew Matthews
Tanya Realy
Michelle Churchill
Erik Forbord
Kellie Kunkel
Pat Shulskie
Gabrielle Sharrow
Sarah Hunt
Teresa Schardt
Kimberly Brown
Dennis Shulskie
Shamsie Lumpkin
Kathy Bender
Jessica Mast
Brian Hatch
Victoria Mahler
Jaclyn Keiper
Laurel Schaaf
Catie Deiss
Matthew Deiss
Micaela Brown
Kristyn Briggs
Paige Zitny
Karl Thulin
Angela Robertson
Ashley Stinson
Sierra Batterson
Kelly Cannon
Jennifer Parker
Katie Dillon Kehoe
Renee Czape-Rishe
Marilyn DuBeau
Alleynah Wagner
Diane Katz
Susan Huber
Tonia Caribardi
Mary Lou Gagnon
Ryan Lorenger
Kathryn Lorenger
Jamie Leigh Nash
Stefanie Domanico
Jorie Reeves
Christos Burdalas
Marika
Thomopoulos-Burdala
Nate Draayer
Andi Burdalas
Peter Burdalas
Wanda Hartsfield
Heidi Beverly
Lorraine Grinnell
Alicia DeRoso
Heather Kwiatkowski
Sarah Finch
Diane Pokorski
Lynette Houk
Joseph Russo
Emily Eggleston
Laura Dyjach
Nariman H. Gumma
Amanda Sofia
Tiffany Tellas
Heather Schultz
Robert M. Fedorow
Aeiana Drury
Ciara Ridge
Melissa McCarthy
Lauren Mitchell
Ann Ridge
Johnny Faraj
Don Ridge
Lisa Bourbeau
Doddi Brewer
Leif Marker
Adam Brieger
Salvatore Taormina
Kimberly Mosey
John Sordyl
Kevin Forsythe
Richard Frantz
Kristen Reynolds
Josephine Russo
Madeline Schmidt
Anna Russo
Travis Brubaker
Giulio Russo
Lisa Zetuna
Brian Powell
Ryan Frye
Teresa Alu
Elena Fracassa
Barb Goel
Jonathan Gunsberg
Kathy Kline
Charles Karbon
Brian Weiss
Nicole Mcclure
Marie Williams Julien
Matthew Miggins
John Pemberton
Brittany Garoufalis
Maria Catano
Nichole Daleo
Jennifer Brenner
Patrick Slade
Maria Iacopelli Barker
Trevor Schook
Karen Piper
Amanda Kovarik
Kristina Klusek
Catherine Sauppe
Kimberly Ronhovdee
Rosemary Jones
Renee Chulski
Laurie Shively
Andrea Czar
Erin Browning
Ashley Blythe
Teresa Embach
Hue Huynh
Andy Boeve
Patrick Slade
MaryAnn Dow
Nalberta Cormier
Hollie Rocho
Apoorva McCulloch
Jason Amador
Barbara Schell
Debbie Jensen
Kelcie Jimenez
Tanner Norton
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Dan Michels
Tara Brieger
Barbara Barnett
Laurel Bonfiglio
Samantha Synowka
Kaylee Simpson
Alexa Bainbridge
Christopher Ford
Charity Garno
Blair Cullen
Angela Alnajjar
Alexander Martin
Mariah Bondy
James Keeton
Shannon Smith
Sarah Zepeda
Krystle Dorobek
Ali Saad
Jamie Nielsen
Karly Swift
Amy Carr
Ramone Jarrett
Keely Ford
Kendra Bremfoerder
Alyssa Korpalski
Broderick LaBar
Olivia Dallaire
Amber Cislo
Bobbie Hughes
Andrea Chismark
Spencer Burt
Kaitlyn Ehrke
Shelly Struhar
Kelsey Williams
Teresa Kay
Kerri Christofferson
Michael Dyiach
Kelly Ickes
Elizabeth Mondoux
Nicole Donofrio
Cassie Zell
Jenny Tenorio
Ann Marie Lietaert
Rhonda Bueche
Grace Goodrich
Claire Salviati
Ashley Hill
Nancy Sizer
Daniel Ozerities
Kenicia Adams-Strong
Sarena Bitriz
Dominique Mones
Thomas Plunkett
M. A. Maxim, jr
Kelly Johnston
Lisa Smith
Farah Barrantes
Paul Mailloux
Madison Shiner
Sydney McAleenan
Daniel Bickmann
Whitnie Galati
Gabe Galati
Gabriel Mullins
Amber Rentz
Williams Burns
Sean Koerber
Steven Welsh
Victoria Nelson
Julie Staczek-Marx
Margaret Norton
Madeline Vallimont
Bianca Adair
Mary Raftery
Zorica Raveane
Laura Chaput
Santina Marras
Kimberly Lodge
Lora Gibbs
Hannah Campana
Rose Doto
Jessica Phillips
Heather Smith
Alyssa Knaack
Benjamin Latoni-Sill
Jalie Mowry Lipa
Hadley Knudsen
Matthew Hoffman
Suzanne Brentin
Lindsay Ford
Kate Van’t Hof
Meghan Zorza
Olga Saputo
Zach Frenette
Sarah Bergakker
Amanda Van Natter
Anielle Ball
Michele Courval Weny
Kristine Martin
John Adamczak
Megan Ghamraoui
Andrea Davidson
Mark Rosenkranz
Craig Waldie
Mary K. Vaske
Nicole Nagle
Christina O’Brien
Payton Korhorn
Christopher Smith
Cody Brainard
Kristine Martin
Mable Michele
Alerson
Ruthann McCann
Briana Hunter
Britney Smith
Bailey O’Keefe
Thomas Hesse
Courtney Scruggs
Andrew Cooper
Candace Marsh
Colleen Bodnar
Ashley Nolan
Derek Rouse
Mike Thomas
Bianca Mailloux
Jill Car
Geoffrey Taub
Anna Stus
Philetus Kleinschmit
Colleen Ahern
Colleen Jansen
Ryan Riedy
Colleen Ahern
Kayla Donnay
Ben Brower
Katherine Kuula
Alex Bickmann
Bethany Grupido
Stephanie Michaels
Jordan Sharon
Mark Choe
Jill Begley
Lauren Rouse
Maria Rapoport
Dagne Adams
Paul Ward
Naomi Ward
Anne Colonius
Jason Frusso
Eric Johnson
Riley Andridge
Treavor Eimers
Jensen Sprowl
Frank A. Schymik
Ron Stelter
Susan Colonius
Ray Colonius
Jocelyn Folkema
Michael Solt
Susan Garrison
Kevin Lang
Cindy Sprowl
Joseph Smith
Ronald Manningham
Kelli Lang
Katharine Gabany
Kellee Olson
Susannah Watts
Michael Licata
Jennifer Meiser
Conrad Kelly
Andrew Christ
Bianca DiPietrantonio
Ashley Knight
Marina Mutz
Brandon K. Hoskins
Curtis DeVries
Breanne Reddig
Joshua Tschiggfrey
Arianna Szkilnyk
Jessica Courtney
Thomas Butler
Max Reck
Diane Morris
Thomas Shadhaya
Brian Campana
Kevin Crawford
Greg Burcz
Nicole Tront
Rita Shadhaya
Bill Ashley
Emily Chisholm
Eric Chaudhary
Blair Dudley
Carrie Lynn Smith
Michelle Gaudreau
Robert Cook
Cheryl Baxa
Erin Smith
Derek Rouse
Kayla Donnay
Brian Lindenborn
Lucas Pfruender
Fiorella Adair
Ashley Sabourin
Jillian Doss
Emily Ashley
Alyssa Oram
Rebecca Chema
Connor Causley
Jordan Bozzo
Cindy Hemingway
Sophia Gojcaj
Melissa Botsford
Toni Moceri
Alex Cammarata
Amanda Neilson
Nicolette Lulgjuraj
Robert Wedge
Kristine Martin
Mike Solt
Elizabeth Juncaj
Michael Inglis
Paul Hilliker
Annika Bekker
Sarah White
Keumae Dato
Alyssa Krudy-Newby
Kristine Martin
Josephine Lulgjuraj
Jessica Hubl
Adam Carrington
Ghitta Saab
Chris Quertermus
Julian DeForge
Sandra Martin
Erica Zukowski
Lisa Borkowski
Samantha Simmons
Dionne Dally
Jaclyn Rochefort
Kristy Bauer
Stephanie White
Veronica Korkis
Susan Marrogy
Peter Harrington
Jillian Lusardi
Andrea Campbell
Claire Simon
Todd Singleton
Robert Gojcaj
Ryan Merritt
Joe Popa
Diana Miller
John Wysocki
Rebecca Tuck
Carlo Alu
Andrea Krudy
Matthew Kalasho
Jennifer Popa
Joe LoBaido
Michael Dallaire
Melissa Kovala
Wendy Grigg
Julie Evans
Douglas Ham
Chad Kovala
Christian
Lewandowski
Michael Stachelski
Bradley Nettle
Bridget Chulski
Nicole Cotora
Elizabeth Gojcaj
Jordan Tuck
Kinsey Harrington
Josie Campbell
Jen Popa
Kurt Martin
Kara Draayer
Victoria Wysocki
Natalee Schultz
Kayla Bergner
Jesika Raymond
Jon-Erik Watson
Drew Naughton
Molly James
Michael Sycko
Luke Bonczyk
Robert Highley
Eric Butler
Emma Breen
Susan Margraf
Renee Dukate
Courtney E. Margraf
Kyle P. Willard
Kristin Short
Jamie Puchalski
Chris Jalacki
Emily Roth
Bob Margraf
Gerald Marsh
Frida Abi Ghanem
Amanda Allen
Chris Wardius
David Hughes
Charlene Hughes
Cara Sparks
Meredith Sparks
Iqbal Singh
Christie Powers
Andrea Ricker Martin
Nitin Ambani
Darkchime Hooges
Debbie Bielaniec
Jessica Jarvis
Katelyn Sparks
Piyush C. Patel
Stephen A. Morris
Angela Marshall
Lexi Schroeder
Stacey King
Lois Chvojka
Amy Smith
Morgan Peters
Brittany Hicks
Andrew Bauman
Nicole LaRocca
Tara Simpson
Angie Abouzahr
Rebekah Quinn
Allison Young
Sewar Younan
Natalia Hamilton
Roxy Kwyer
Cat Perez
Ronnya Peter
Jacquelyn Perry
Denise Poterek
Holly Hancock
Jojo Girvan
Brooke Nadzadi
Catherine Zisler
Christina Blazer
Veronica Schulz
David Paret
John Zisler
Brady Beauchamp
Kevin R. Paret Jr.
Janet Rojo
Dominique Wolff
Ronan Hughes
Rose Ramey
John Paige
Emily Rice-Shattuck
Jennifer Dickie
Lacey Hughes
Tom Gebeck
Sarah Paret
Anthony Kuzmanovski
Bernie Engels
Butch Margraf
Luke Corder
Kristin Solt
John Msserant
Gail Eckholm
Kathryn Powell
Nikki Omotoso
Olivia Savalle
Heidi Martin
Kimberly Trojak
Steve Schmeling
Dipti Narula
Kristine Martin
Jasmin Caverly
Nathan Huber
Austen Carie
Lauren Engels
Justin Chisholm
Taylor Murray
Paige Ambrow
Jessica Lerch Zoller
Dawn Paret
Amanda Winters
Jeffrey Sickles
Ashley Kollman
Kristina DiSanto
Andrew Ruczynski
Olivia Knapp
Ann Kulik
Majerle Bunce
Ben Engels
Jordan Newby
Dianne Gouin
Randy Smith
Sherly Jacob
Sarah Sims
Jon Forsberg
Amanda Krato
Ryan Harp
Robert Bovenschen
Frank Sprowl
Rob Burgund
Colton Harp
Ashley Milia
Lisa Leto
Makenna Winn
Jack Gordon
Aeryanna Betts
Jonathan Straley
Liping Zhou
Clay Hoover
David Den Dooven
Kaitlyn Kern
Allison Adams
Robin Camilleri
Michael Lang
Nicole Adams
Allan Adams
Mark Petzoldt
Jacob Kern
Jason Forro
Lauren Huber
Jennifer Michalczuk
Nicholas Huber
Katelynn
Barszczowski
Make Salmi
Haley Gatt
Leslie Wizauer
Jennifer Georgievski
Brandi Bauer
Austen Carie
Marsel Halilaj
Jon Brown
Milan Tillman
Dan Ream
Jan Ream
Denise Brown
Rheya Vincent
Brandon Steinke
Lydia Farina
April Margraf
Ann Connor
Shawn Seegers
Drake Sluchak
April Hoke
Jeff Camilleri
Robert W. Hopkins
McKensey Gariepy
Jessica Mrozek
Laura Lane
Kelly Sims
Ruth Verkaik
Gordon Kalo
Kim Glanda
Marissa Stromberg
Celia Wagenberg
James Churilo
Abass Jallow
Meikun Feng
Ryan Harp
Stella Kraska
Joshua Warwinsky
Stephanie
Garsteck-Polak
Rebecca J. Maxwell
Cole DeMeester
Alicia Moore
Sarah Sekerak
Dale Laur
Linda Thulin
Taylor Smith
Jessica Emmons
Karl Thulin
Thomas Smith
Andrew Berdasono
Kari Rickman
Tracy
Greene-Langschied
Donald W. Gabbert
Dee Berry
Melissa Essian
Luke Bootz
Diane Nagle
Matthew Stonehouse
Rebecca Underwood
Christopher Campeau
Courtney Viviano
Rebecca Boik
Shannon Duncan
Samantha Shankle
Ryan Hook
Tuesday de Longpre
Nadine Hayes
Stephanie Gage
Melanie Fragoso
Hussien Rezik
Gerald Marsh
Kimberly Slomczenski
Kevin Hamilton
Rachel Chung
Amanda Jablonski
James Pack
Annie Lietaert
Sam McCarthy
Jennifer Caruso
Leah Amorose
Jonathan McKeon
Meghan Pydyn
Troy Broka
Nicole Humenik
Stephen Mohr
Jessica Pack
Claire Diaz
Kendall Owens
Chad Brunk
Jennifer
Noey-Bolzman
Keisha Redmond
Josh Schexnaildre
Elizabeth Miller
MaryAnn Smith
William Oddo
Barbara Berry
Kiara Johnson
Jenn Heaney
Morgan Runzheimer
Cina Powell
Jennifer Lara
Shelby Bezerra
Harmony Szymanski
Lora Kowatch
Rick Schultz
Sarah Baxter
Chelsea Janes
Brad Norden
Lisa O’Hagan
Justin Tepper
Holly Thomas
Carlin Schloegl
Jordan Cox
Lamees Mekkaoui
Dana McEwan
Brittany Garoufalis
Somer Dangler
Ryan Paige
Dominic Damore
Matthew Kovach
Diane Zablocki
Katherine Wetzel
Limoza Wasko
Kathleen Jackson
Donald Koludrovich
Larry Zablocki
Rebecca Holsbeke
Jody Tavalieri
Amber Fracassi
Sarah Ellsworth
Ben Cooper
Kristen Boersema
Chris Nader
Zachary Westveer
Megan Cooper
Fionna Gordon
Mitchell Gehrke
Michael Berry
Kevin Lim
Ligia Rosu
Cheryl Speers
Teri Kuffner
Drew Cooper
Hilary Cooper
Kayleigh Dodds
Nicole McColley
Margaret M. Kohler
Emily Hamamdjian
Evan Allen
Andy Cooper
Jenna Chiampi
Nicole Franzoni
Emily Potter
Emma Breen
Elizabeth Hornyak
Blake Jackson
Anne Marie Talbot
Chaim Leiberman
Lauren Elliott
Ashlee Reardon
Kimberly Fewins
David Domanico
Debra Guido-Allen
Karen Holman
Mustafa Siyaj
Nohal Mekkaoui
Cecilia Howard
Jordyn Levicki
Emilie Idzior
Nour Ghamrawi
Holly Fuchs
Mustafa Alshorbaji
Lynna Kaucheck
John T. Kallas
Kathryn Balaj
Carley Wilson
Bailey Ernst
Alban Gjokaj
Bailey Jones
Fatme Abboud
Rons Box
Lyndsey Wolfe
Virender Kooner
Steve Huber
Kim Glanda
Daniel Spence
Jarrett Leunk
Mary Beth Kinney
Charlene Ryan
Taylor Bommarito
Stacey Kable
Eugene Peters
Caleb Jones
Amelia Buhay
Emily Kable
Vicky Fuerst
Mitchell Mahler
Joel Garcia
Michael Kable
Chelsey Warner
Karl S. Lund
Lynn L. Lebeck
Brian Mason
Linda Huber
Cameron Wellman
Matt Frantz
Lukas Hillman
Jody l. Bovenschen
Sarah Potter
Michael Taylor
Josh Tschiggfrey
Shelby Rembisz
Mark Brown
Jill Taylor
Mellisa Rembisz
Kevin Lowe
Ben Hillman
Jennifer Dykstra
Avery Hillman
Peter Tavalieri
Morgan Hustek
Abby Branch
Jill Brown
Darwin L. Burke
Sharon Dozier
Nichole Alexis Patero
Emily Lochner
Josh Wissner
Jaclyn Fontaine
Travis Lilley
Frank J. Schymik
Anthony Patten
Nicholas Novakoski
Hope Novakoski
Ashley Lilley
Kelly Arrowsmith
Kenneth Betley
Michael Bono
Brittney Wolford
Andrew S. Ciecko
Erin Ryan
Carol A. Ciecko
Jeff Ingebretson
Shamus Collins
Lisa A. Alvord
Laura Jones
Jesse Dueck
Lynn Dusza
John Ellis
Lindsay Demmon
Matthew Kable
Emily Currie
Veronika Gaska
Kelly Bingham
Dawn Marie Chmiel
Sean Regan
Katie Ingle
Laura Olson
Karen Owens
Jori Jackard
Rena Swanson
Jameson Patten
Ryan Johnson
Katie Sickon
Kevin Damm
Kendra Dalman
Marissa Charles
Taylor Maples
Jamie Mackey
Eglantina Halilaj
Cynthia L. Damm
Lynn Engels
Tara Burke
Emma Koberstein
Diana Petrouleas
Rich Sickon
Nicole Langley
Jillian Aldanal
Rachel Poterek
Erin Tyranski
Stephanie LaBelle
Diamond Jones
Matthew Margraf
Olivia Padaun
Melad Aldanal
Laurie Lau-Sickon
Kathleen Yokley
Matthew K. Wesley
Jan Koop
Tricia Tollenaar
Jennifer Roque
Jessica Keep
Samantha Wagnon
Rachel Sinicki
Mitchell Keefer
Jeff Sinicki
Jessica Jelsema
Caty Theobald
Dawn Lenz
Michelle Ruczynski
Kelly Ufnal
Denise Brown
Kristi Brown
Heather Garretson
Karen Butler
Kelly Patten
Paul Young
Chadd Mowry
Chris Ward
James Alt
Wendy Kobus
Ahmed Latif
Kelley LaBonty
Victoria Hinojosa
Bob Weiler
Crystal Fisher
Chris Campeau
Melanie Gerzema
Hilary Purdue
Terry Atkinson
Chelsea Adriaansen
Sean Rentz
Sarah Fischmeister
Sheryl Drzewicki
Brandon Myers
Jason Demmon
Craig Cordeiro
Phillip Quintela
Norman Solis
Corbin Killam
Stephanie Gage
Claudia Aldrich
Mike DeVor
Anthony Agrusa
Batina Benett
Wayne Lisak
Erin Ryan
Franklin Irish
Eric Woolley
Baoluo Chen
Jessi Silvestri
Tracy Delgado
Lea Galati
Kyle Enjaian
Jacob Kratt
Gena Welch
Michael G. Warner
Caroline Thomas
Devan Walley
Farah Barrantes
Milan Lancaster
Emily Currie
Bailey O’Keefe
Tracey Wasielewski
James Trent
Samuel Aldrich
Scott Mango
Joseph Wienclaw
Steve Malbouef
Emily Mceuen
Kathryn Verley
Viet Truong
Ronald Justin
Rick Hill
John Tront
Christopher J. Casinelli
Cheryl Tront
Jessica Driscoll
Mary Gilmour
Gae Bomier
Nicholas Schlachter
Tim Carpenter
Cynthia Schlachter
Amy Angell
Kim Hill
Pablo Garcia
Myrna McCallum
Cynthia A. Young
Bradley G. Young
Kayla Kroschel
Sohaib Jaffer
Megan Grosteffon
Kevin Healey
Xuan Hou
Thomas Regan
Lisa Regan
Emma Ryan
Tim Sickon
Mary Pickert
Brent Scott
Nick Bowers
Keith Pickert
Bronte Hart
Erika Trevino
Amelia Patten
Katherine Hayes
Diana Conklin
Morgan Bowers
Craig Ferguson
Luke Bonczyk
Clay Hoover
John Hayes
Brian Marx
Brendan Beauchamp
Victoria Toyeas
Deborah Maize
Ken LaBelle
Stefan Webb
Tom Tompkins
Anwar Mahmoud
Lindsay Ford
Tracy Delgado
Sue Worley
Lashorn Lee
Angela Beyer
Megan Worley
Christine Miller
Wade Lau
Ed Kraska
Justin Watts
Rachel Sonego
Denise Bowers
Doug Pickert
Laura Jones
Justin Tepper
Erin Beauchamp
Oliver Beauchamp
Jason Shingledecker
Grace Smith
Rachel Weesies
Julia Jones-Lau
Ashley Lown
Margaret Beauchamp
Latonya Kitchen
Alena Chodnicki
Kristina Killackey
Kenneth Darga
Elizabeth Smith
Ashley Pokorski
Leif Graham
David Morse
James T. Taylor
Kendall Tabor
Ava Broka
Holly Kitchen
Allison Wheeler
Garrett Stenzel
Nathan Ryan
Connor Verbruggen
Hannah Elizabeth
Megan Keyser
Toni Breneman
Katie Burmester
Faith Mbanugo
Anthony Maisano
Jennifer Burke
Michael Ford
Bonnie Draayer
Ashley Washington
Randy Draayer
Kathleen Halvorson
Michael Berry
Bailey Nettle
Cathy Tomasak
Emily Breneman
Rachael Breneman
Mark Brown
Ashley Barrios
Kristin Vander Wal
Matthew Jacque
John Lojewski
Laura Weber
Kelly Pappas
Ryan Lown
India Sharrieff
Alyssa Young
Amanda Cremeens
Taylor Lichon
Reggie Perla
Mark Gail
Melissa O’Neill
Marcella Bloom
Dianne Yabut
Bethany DeLong
Nicholas Kilascz
Pam Parks
Abigail Kurian
Mary Downey
Susan Niznak
Pam DeGlopper
Gail Faulkner
Sara Cupp
Zachary Sabatowski
Kristina Trupiano
Deborah Compeau
David Carlson
Shelly Silagi
Alexandra Wedley
Daniel Kraemer
James Williamson
Lisa Shaft
Lynn Smith
Michelle Bush
Karen Walters
Amber Todd
Teresa Dubisky
Brad Lenz
Kelly Geml
Jason Moore
Donald Geml
Todd Aiuto
Heather Mihalik
Lucy Aiuto
Michelle Millner
Laura Filaccia
Melissa Clarke
Sydney Wright
Scott Geml
Gabby Marino
Andrea Teitel
Nicholas McKee
Leslie Cardwell
Kristin Rispoli
Madeline LaFrenier
Megan Nichols
Guy Jones-Lau
Robert Hopp
Amy Ball
Staci Martin
Lisa Merrill
Hollie Caldwell
Heather Wood
Madeline Schmidt
Haider Abdulzahra
Michael Hughes
Cheri Cartwright
James Trent
Joanne R. Chodnicki
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
10:18 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Lightner.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone
Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4949 before the committee:
HB 4949
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1989 PA 269, entitled "An act
to provide civil immunity to persons who
operate or use certain sport shooting ranges;
and to regulate the application of state and
local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances
regarding sport shooting ranges," by amending
sections 2 and 2a (MCL 691.1542 and
691.1542a), section 2 as amended and section
2a as added by 1994 PA 250.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4949, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4949 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5157 and HB 5158 before the committee:
HB 5157
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to
750.568) by adding section 89a.
HB 5158
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d),
as amended by 2023 PA 208.
Representative Breen offered the following amendment to HB 5157:
1. Amend page 2, following line 21, by inserting:
"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of
the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 4166.
(b) House Bill No. 4167.".
Representative Breen moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5157. The motion did not prevail
5-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wozniak, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 5157 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Pass: None.
Representative Schuette moved to report out HB 5158 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5125 and HB 5126 before the committee:
HB 5125
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to
750.568) by adding section 356e.
HB 5126
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 16r of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16r), as
amended by 2002 PA 279.
A substitute (H-1) to HB 5125 was previously adopted on February 25, 2026.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5125 and HB 5126, but did not wish to
speak:
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5125 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter
and Scott.
Nays: Rep. Hope.
Pass: Rep. Breen.
Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 5126 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter
and Scott.
Nays: Rep. Hope.
Pass: Rep. Breen.
The Chair laid HB 4582 before the committee:
HB 4582
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to provide for the liability of possessors
of real property for injuries to invitees.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4582, but did not wish to speak:
Karen Johnston, representing Toyota.
Bill Stone, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Amanda Fisher, representing NFIB.
Ed Eickhoff, representing ICSC.
Zach Rudat, representing the MI Chamber.
Jack Trebtoske, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Scott Ellis, representing the MLBA.
Rob Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Zach Rudat, representing the MI Alliance for Legal Reform.
Drew Beardslee, representing the MI Retailers Association.
Wayne Kohley, representing the MI Propane Gas Association.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Amy Upton, representing the MI Nursery & Landscape Association.
Mark Griffin, representing the MI Petroleum Association.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Ron Kendall, representing the Associated Builders & Contractors of Michigan.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Alex Morris, representing the MI Bankers.
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4582, but did not wish to speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the Negligence Law Section, State Bar of Michigan.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4582. The motion prevailed 6-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Pass: None.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4582 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Wozniak, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
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.
Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 5235 and HB 5236. Questions and discussions
followed.
Mark Marinan, representing VITA/TCE, testified in support of HB 5235 and HB 5236. Questions
and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5235 and HB 5236, but did not wish to
speak:
Madeline March-Meenagh, representing CEDAM.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
10:52 AM.
Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Daley

The Committee on Health Policy reported

Senate Bill No. 301, entitled

A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 279 and 679.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Kevin Hertel

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hertel, Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt , Webber, Hauck, Huizenga and Runestad

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Health Policy reported

Senate Bill No. 716, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 7204 (MCL 333.7204), as amended by 2012 PA 182.

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

Kevin Hertel

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hertel, Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt , Webber, Hauck, Huizenga and Runestad

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Health Policy reported

House Bill No. 4072, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17773, 20817, and 21539.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Kevin Hertel

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Hertel, Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt , Webber, Hauck, Huizenga and Runestad

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Hertel (C), Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt , Webber, Hauck, Huizenga and Runestad

Excused: Senator Geiss


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

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

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

Excused: Senators Shink, Lauwers and Bellino


evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 3:15 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Santana and Shink

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittee –

Military, Veterans, State Police – Tuesday, March 10, and Wednesday, March 18, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

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.

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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location: Room 308, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JERRY NEYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 5, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Neyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf,
Rheingans and Skaggs.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The chair laid a presentation from Michigan Potatoes before the committee.
Dr. Kelly Turner, representing the Michigan Potatoes, and Dennis Iott, representing Iott Seed
Farm, gave a presentation on the production of potatoes grown in Michigan. Questions and
discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:33
AM.
Representative Jerry Neyer, 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
Thursday, March 5, 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 February 26, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5340 before the committee:
HB 5340
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101
to 18.1594) by adding section 427.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with no position on HB 5340, but due to
the time constraints was unable to speak:
Ashley Meyers.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5340. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5340 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
4-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Fitzgerald.
The Chair laid HB 5652 before the committee:
HB 5652
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL
600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2940a.
At 9:07 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:08 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris called the committee back to order.
Representative BeGole testified in support of HB 5652. Questions and discussions followed.
At 9:10 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris laid the committee at ease.
At 9:10 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Tierra Hubbard, representing the Performance Racing Industry, testified in support of HB 5652.
Questions and discussions followed.
Woody Sloan, representing the Sloan Onondaga Dragway, testified in support of HB 5652.
Questions and discussions followed.
Ashley Meyers testified in opposition to HB 5652.
Brandon Hamby, representing the Flat Rock Speedway, testified in support of HB 5652.
Dennis Wheeler, representing the Owosso Speedway, testified in support of HB 5652. Questions
and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:38
AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 5, 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 Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5104 and HB 5106 before the committee:
HB 5104
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled
"Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,"
by amending sections 102 and 402 (MCL
333.27102 and 333.27402), section 102 as
amended by 2021 PA 57 and section 402 as
amended by 2021 PA 161.
HB 5106
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,"
by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as
amended by 2023 PA 166.
Derek Sova, representing the Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency, testified in support of HB
5104 and HB 5106. Questions and discussions followed.
Cassin Coleman, representing NORML of Michigan and the Cannabis Consumer Advocacy,
testified in opposition to HB 5104 and HB 5106. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5104 and HB 5106, but did not wish to
speak:
George Brikho, representing Michigan Grassroots Rising.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5104. 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 5104 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 Liberati moved to report out HB 5106 with recommendation that the bill 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.
The Chair laid HB 5227, HB 5228 and HB 5229 before the committee:
HB 5227
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2512 (MCL 339.2512), as amended by 2024
PA 122.
HB 5228
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2517 (MCL 339.2517), as amended by 2008
PA 91.
HB 5229
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2512d (MCL 339.2512d), as amended by 2016
PA 502.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5227 with recommendation that the bill 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 Thompson moved to report out HB 5228 with recommendation that the bill 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.
The Chair laid HB 5229 before the committee:
HB 5229
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2512d (MCL 339.2512d), as amended by 2016
PA 502.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5229 with recommendation that the bill 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.
The Chair laid HB 4931 before the committee:
HB 4931
(Rep. Bohnak)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL
15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214.
Representative Bohnak testified in support of HB 4931. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4931, but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center.
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 5577 before the committee:
HB 5577
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 9, entitled "An act to
describe, define, and officially adopt certain
systems of coordinates for designating the
position of points on or near the surface of the
earth within this state," by amending sections
1, 1a, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 (MCL 54.231,
54.231a, 54.233, 54.234, 54.236, 54.237,
54.238, and 54.239), sections 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8,
and 9 as amended and section 1a as added by
1988 PA 154; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
Representative Roth testified in support of HB 5577. Questions and discussions followed.
Brett Hollandsworth, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors, testified in
support of HB 5577. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 5469 and HB 5470 before the committee:
HB 5469
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to regulate virtual currency kiosk
operators; to require certain disclosures by
virtual currency kiosk operators; to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities; and to
prescribe civil sanctions.
HB 5470
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 250, entitled "Money
transmission services act," by amending
section 3 (MCL 487.1003), as amended by
2018 PA 573.
At 9:37 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:38 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn called the committee back to order.
Chair Aragona testified in support of HB 5469 and HB 5470. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative McFall testified in support of HB 5469 and HB 5470. Questions and discussions
followed.
At 9:43 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn laid the committee at ease.
At 9:44 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Chris Edwards, representing the Bitcoin Depot, testified in support of HB 5469 and HB 5470.
Questions and discussions followed.
Larry Lipka, representing Coin Flip, testified in support of HB 5469 and HB 5470. Questions and
discussions followed.
Chief Andrew Satterfield, representing the City of Sterling Heights, testified in support of HB
5469 and HB 5470. Questions and discussions followed.
Dale Dwojakowski, City Manager, representing the City of Sterling Heights, testified in support of
HB 5469. Questions and discussions followed.
Cassie Thierfelder and Jason Lachowski, representing the AARP Michigan, testified with a neutral
position on HB 5469 and HB 5470. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5469 and HB 5470, but did not wish to
speak:
Matt Sowash, representing the Satoshi Action.
Representative Liberati 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
10:25 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators McCann and Bumstead


evidence_text:
The Committee on Labor submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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


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

Meeting held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Hauck

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, March 12, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

EGLE – Thursday, March 12, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

LEO/MEDC – Wednesday, March 11, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

Military, Veterans, State Police – Wednesday, March 18, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Wednesday, March 11, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

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

Elections and Ethics – Wednesday, March 11, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721

Labor – Thursday, March 12, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:10 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
REP. MARK TISDEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Finance was called to order by Chair Tisdel.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander,
Aragona, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.
Absent: Reps. Schuette and Breen.
Excused: Reps. Schuette and Breen.
Representative Paiz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 03, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5544, HB 5545, HB 5546, HB 5547, HB 5548, HB 5549 and HB 5550 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.
HB 5545
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled
"Consumer financial services act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 487.2052), as
amended by 2006 PA 252.
HB 5546
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled
"Deferred presentment service transactions
act," by amending section 2 (MCL 487.2122),
as amended by 2016 PA 140.
HB 5547
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 14p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14p),
as amended by 2008 PA 528.
HB 5548
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled
"Consumer financial services act," by
amending section 5 (MCL 487.2055), as
amended by 2006 PA 252.
HB 5549
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled
"Consumer financial services act," by
amending section 6 (MCL 487.2056), as
amended by 2006 PA 252.
HB 5550
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled
"Consumer financial services act," by
amending section 10g (MCL 487.2060g), as
amended by 2006 PA 252.
Chair Tisdel testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 5544.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5544. The motion prevailed
12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley and Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Paiz.
Representative Lightner, joined by Ross Yednock, representing the Michigan Department of
Insurance and Financial Services, testified in support of HB 5544, HB 5545, HB 5546, HB 5547,
HB 5548, HB 5549 and HB 5550. Questions and discussion followed.
Lori Brown, representing the Independent Payroll Processors Association, testified in support of
HB 5544. Questions and discussions followed.
Amy Miller, representing Automatic Data Processing, Inc., testified in support of HB 5544, HB
5545, HB 5546, HB 5547, HB 5548, HB 5549 and HB 5550. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 5552 before the committee:
HB 5552
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 326, entitled "An act
to regulate the rate of interest of money; to
provide exceptions; to prescribe the rights of
parties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," by amending section 1c (MCL 438.31c),
as amended by 1990 PA 94.
At 11:09 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:10 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie called the committee back to order.
Representative Tisdel, joined by Allyson McLean and Andrew Goralczyk, representing Rocket
Mortgage, testified in support of HB 5552. Questions and discussion followed.
At 11:17 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie laid the committee at ease.
At 11:18 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5497 before the committee:
HB 5497
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1977 PA 135, entitled "An act
to prohibit certain mortgage lending practices
by a credit granting institution; to prescribe the
powers and duties of the commissioner of the
financial institutions bureau in relation to those
practices; to permit the establishment of local
mortgage review boards; and to provide
remedies and penalties," by amending the title
and sections 1 and 2 (MCL 445.1601 and
445.1602), the title and section 2 as amended
by 1993 PA 43 and section 1 as amended by
2012 PA 444.
Chair Tisdel testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 5497.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5497. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5497 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Hoskins, Tyrone Carter and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young and Paiz.
Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representatives Schuette 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 11:20
AM.
Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@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, March 10, 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, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas,
Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer and Tsernoglou.
Absent: Rep. Wegela.
Excused: Rep. Wegela.
Representative Bruck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a Report on Michigan Food Stamps.
Representative Woolford gave a report on Michigan Food Stamps. Questions and discussion
followed.
Scott Centorino, a Visiting Fellow representing The Foundation for Government Accountability
Action, provided testimony on Michigan Food Stamps. Questions and discussion followed.
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
10:41 AM.
Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair Outman.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 03, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
At 12:06 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5433, HB 5434, HB 5435 and HB 5479 before the committee:
HB 5433
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax
act," by amending sections 2 and 4a (MCL
205.92 and 205.94a), section 2 as amended by
2023 PA 94 and section 4a as amended by
2004 PA 172.
HB 5434
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 119, entitled "Motor
carrier fuel tax act," by amending the title and
sections 1, 2, 2a, 5, 8, 9, and 10 (MCL
207.211, 207.212, 207.212a, 207.215,
207.218, 207.219, and 207.220), section 1 as
amended by 2024 PA 219 and sections 2, 2a, 5,
8, 9, and 10 as amended by 2015 PA 178.
HB 5435
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor
fuel tax act," by amending the title and section
53 (MCL 207.1053), section 53 as amended by
2015 PA 176, and by adding sections 157, 158,
and 158a.
HB 5479
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," by amending section
4gg (MCL 205.54gg), as added by 2025 PA
17.
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5433. The motion prevailed 16-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5433 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-1-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and
Herzberg.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5434. The motion prevailed 10-1-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and
Herzberg.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5434 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2)
be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to
the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-1-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and
Herzberg.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5435. The motion prevailed 16-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5435 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-1-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and
Herzberg.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5479. The motion prevailed 10-1-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and
Herzberg.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5479 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-1-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and
Herzberg.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
The Chair laid HB 5319, HB 5320, HB 5321, HB 5322, HB 5323, HB 5324, HB 5325, HB 5326,
HB 5327, HB 5328, HB 5329, HB 5330, HB 5331 and HB 5332 before the committee:
HB 5319
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section
45a (MCL 750.45a), as added by 2018 PA 445.
HB 5320
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 16b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16b),
as amended by 2018 PA 652.
HB 5321
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to restrict the operation of unmanned
vehicles by creating a state geofencing
database; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state governmental officers and
entities; and to prescribe penalties.
HB 5322
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 12k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12k),
as added by 2002 PA 34.
HB 5323
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101
to 18.1594) by adding section 219a.
HB 5324
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled
"Unmanned aircraft systems act," (MCL
259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 29.
HB 5325
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled
"Unmanned aircraft systems act," (MCL
259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 8a.
HB 5326
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled
"Unmanned aircraft systems act," (MCL
259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 8.
HB 5327
(Rep. Herzberg)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled
"Unmanned aircraft systems act," by
amending section 22 (MCL 259.322).
HB 5328
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled
"Unmanned aircraft systems act," (MCL
259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 10.
HB 5329
(Rep. Schriver)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101
to 18.1594) by adding section 261g.
HB 5330
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled
"Unmanned aircraft systems act," (MCL
259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 16.
HB 5331
(Rep. Conlin)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101
to 18.1594) by adding section 261g.
HB 5332
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled
"Unmanned aircraft systems act," (MCL
259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 6.
The substitute (H-2) to HB 5325 was previously adopted on February 3, 2026.
The substitute (H-2) to HB 5326 was previously adopted on February 3, 2026.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with no position on HB 5319, HB 5320,
HB 5321, HB 5322, HB 5323, HB 5324, HB 5325, HB 5326, HB 5327, HB 5328, HB 5329, HB
5330, HB 5331 and HB 5332, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Bryan Budds, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5321, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5319 and HB 5320, but did not wish to
speak:
Jim Cool, representing the Michigan Railroads Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5320, HB 5322, HB 5324, HB 5325, HB
5326 and HB 5329, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Rybar, representing the Michigan Drone Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5319, HB 5321, HB 5323, HB 5330
and HB 5332, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Rybar, representing the Michigan Drone Association.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5327, HB 5328 and HB 5331,
but did not wish to speak:
Matt Rybar, representing the Michigan Drone Association.
Representative Bruck moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5319. The motion prevailed 12-1-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Herzberg, Koleszar and Miller.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Grant and Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5319 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The
motion prevailed 11-2-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Herzberg and Miller.
Nays: Reps. Carra and Hope.
Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5320. The motion prevailed 15-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Rep. Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5320 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 10-5-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and
Herzberg.
Nays: Reps. Carra, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews and Miller.
Pass: Reps. Grant and Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5321. The motion prevailed 10-5-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and
Herzberg.
Nays: Reps. Carra, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews and Miller.
Pass: Reps. Grant and Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5321 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The
motion prevailed 10-5-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and
Herzberg.
Nays: Reps. Carra, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews and Miller.
Pass: Reps. Grant and Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5322 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-5-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and
Herzberg.
Nays: Reps. Carra, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews and Miller.
Pass: Reps. Grant and Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5323. The motion prevailed 16-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5323 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 16-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5324 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Rep. Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5325 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 15-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Rep. Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5326 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 14-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Hope and Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5327. The motion prevailed 14-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar and Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Andrews, Grant and Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5327 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The
motion prevailed 16-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5328 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar and Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hope, Andrews, Grant and Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5329 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-2-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz
and Herzberg.
Nays: Reps. Andrews and Grant.
Pass: Reps. Hope, Koleszar, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5330. The motion prevailed 11-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz
and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5330 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 11-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz
and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5331. The motion prevailed 16-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5331 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The
motion prevailed 16-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 5332 with recommendation that the bill be referred
to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-2-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Herzberg and Grant.
Nays: Reps. Carra and Hope.
Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Miller and Wilson.
The Chair laid HB 5644 before the committee:
HB 5644
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 19a, 675, 803d, and 803h (MCL
257.19a, 257.675, 257.803d, and 257.803h),
section 19a as amended by 2002 PA 618,
section 675 as amended by 2018 PA 179, and
sections 803d and 803h as amended by 2018
PA 62.
At 12:33 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:34 PM, Majority Vice Chair Alexander called the committee back to order.
Chair Outman testified in support of HB 5644. Questions and discussions followed.
At 12:38 PM, Majority Vice Chair Alexander laid the committee at ease.
At 12:39 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 5644.
Questions and discussions followed.
Patrick Crane, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, testified in support of HB
5644. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5644, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Barb Medvec, President, representing the American Nurses Association - MI (ANA-MI).
Bret Marr, representing Bronson Health.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5644 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at
12:49 PM.
Representative Pat Outman, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Geiss

The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture reported

Senate Bill No. 503, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding subpart 3 to part 147.

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 and Polehanki

Nays: Senators 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. 504, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 399, entitled “Safe drinking water act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 325.1005), as amended by 1998 PA 56, and by adding section 6a.

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 and Polehanki

Nays: Senators 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. 505, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding part 151.

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 and Polehanki

Nays: Senators 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. 770, entitled

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.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sue Shink

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Daley


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hertel (C), Klinefelt and Theis


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 11:15 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, March 12, 1:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

EGLE – Thursday, March 12, 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

MDE – Thursday, March 12, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

Military, Veterans, State Police – Wednesday, March 18, 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

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

Labor – Thursday, March 12, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

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

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: The House Subcommittee on Public Health and Food Security will come to order.


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


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


evidence_text: The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Medicaid and Behavioral Health will come to order. Clerk, will you please take the role? >> Chair Van Workham >> here. >> Vice Chair Green


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller,
Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal,
Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and
Longjohn.
Absent: Rep. Edwards.
Excused: Rep. Edwards.
Representative Maddock moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 04, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative Phil Green moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative O'Neal moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative Glanville moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 04, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4702 and HB 4724 before the committee:
HB 4702
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to authorize the state administrative
board to convey or transfer state-owned
property in Sanilac County; to prescribe
conditions for the conveyance or transfer; to
provide for the powers and duties of state
departments, agencies, and officers regarding
the property; and to provide for disposition of
revenue derived from the conveyance or
transfer.
HB 4724
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to authorize the state administrative
board to convey state-owned real property in
Kent County; to prescribe conditions for the
conveyance; to provide for powers and duties
of state departments regarding the property;
and to provide for disposition of the revenue
from the conveyance.
Representative Cavitt moved to report out HB 4724 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
27-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers,
Steckloff, Glanville, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Steele.
Representative Kuhn moved to report out HB 4702 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
27-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers,
Steckloff, Glanville, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Steele.
The Chair laid HB 4839 before the committee:
HB 4839
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 109z.
Representative Lightner testified in support of HB 4839. Questions and discussions followed.
Kevin Koorstra, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HB 4839. Questions and
discussions followed.
The Chair laid SB 215 before the committee:
SB 215
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled
"Michigan consumer protection act," by
amending section 3k (MCL 445.903k), as
added by 2018 PA 211.
Dr. Raphael Johnson, representing the Office of Senator Santana, testified in support of SB 215.
Questions and discussions followed.
Aaron Meek, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on SB 215. Questions and
discussions followed.
Representative Greene testified in support of SB 215. Questions and discussions followed.
Senator Santana testified in support of SB 215. Questions and discussions followed.
Derek Blunke, representing the Veterans of Foreign Affairs, testified in opposition to SB 215.
Questions and discussions followed.
John Blomstrom, representing Veterans Guardians, testified in support of SB 215.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 215, but did not wish to speak:
Peter O'Rourke, representing the National Association for Veterans Rights.
Representative Maddock moved to excuse Representative Edwards from the meeting. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 10:30
AM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson,
Koleszar and Weiss.
Absent: Rep. Byrnes.
Excused: Rep. Byrnes.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 04, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5697 before the committee:
HB 5697
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1531k.
At 10:32 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:32 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
State Superintendent Dr. Glenn Malyeko testified in support of HB 5697. Questions and
discussions followed.
Representative DeBoer testified in support of HB 5697. Questions and discussion followed.
Alicia Urbain, representing the Michigan Association of Public School Academies, testified in
support of HB 5697.
Christine Bolen & Kelly Kujala, representing the Saginaw ISD, testified in support of HB 5697.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5697, but did not wish to speak:
Melissa Horste, representing MiLEAP.
Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Beth DeShone, representing the MI Forward Network.
The chair laid a presentation from the Michigan FFA before the committee.
Mark Forbush, a Michigan FFA State Advisor and Agriculture Educator, spoke to the committee
about the FFA programs in Michigan schools. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Byrnes 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
11:55 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov