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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
LARA/DIFS
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 11, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS was
scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the 3rd
Floor
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Senator Cavanagh, Senator Santana, Senator Theis.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2025.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from March 4, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 1:35 p.m., Senator Theis left the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Governor's FY25-26 budget
recommendation:
Anita Fox, Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Services
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Governor's FY25-26 budget
recommendation:
Kristen Staley, Executive Director of the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission
At 2:16 p.m., Senator Theis entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Governor's FY25-26 budget
recommendation:
Mira Edmonds, director of the University of Michigan Juvenile Justice Clinic
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Santana,
to adjourn the committee at 2:57 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
MILITARY, VETERANS, STATE POLICE
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 11, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans,
State Police was scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Rooms 402 / 403 of the 4th Floor
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Klinefelt and Theis
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Klinefelt, supported by Senator Theis, to adopt the meeting minutes
from February 25, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The subcommittee welcomed Ann Zerbe, Director, Michigan Veterans' Facility Authority who discussed the
operation and funding of Michigan's State veterans homes.
Also welcomed to the subcommittee was Amanda Baker, CFO, Michigan State Police, and Sgt. Travis R.
Fletcher, Government Relations Section, Michigan State Police, who discussed the possible departmental
impact of a reduction in the receipt of federal funding.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Klinefelt,
to adjourn the committee at 2:20 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson,
Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4147 before the committee:
Representative Steele testified in support of HB 4147. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4147, but did not wish to speak:
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project.
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4147 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, and
Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wilson and Weiss.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
HB 4147
(Rep. Steele)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The
state school aid act of 1979," by amending
section 11x (MCL 388.1611x), as amended by
2023 PA 103.
The Chair laid HB 4148 before the committee:
Representative Cavitt and Adam Hagedorn, from the Office of Representative Cavitt, testified in
support of HB 4148. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4148, but did not wish to speak:
Angela Reyes, representing the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation.
Rachelle Crow, representing the Michigan Education Justice Coalition.
Molly Sweeney, representing the 482 Forward.
Imani Foster, representing the 482 Forward.
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Tinu Usoro, representing the 482 Forward.
Rev. Larry Simmons, representing the Brightmoor Alliance.
Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers of Michigan.
Arlyssa Heard, representing the 482 Forward.
Andrew Reinel.
Drew Hohmann, representing the Michigan Education Justice Coalition.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4148, but did not wish to speak:
Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4148 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4149 before the committee:
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4149. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar,
Weiss, and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
HB 4148
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending section
282a (MCL 168.282a) and by adding section
282b.
HB 4149
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1280h.
Representative Kuhn testified in support of HB 4149. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4149, but did not wish to speak:
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project.
Jeff Cobb, representing the EdTrust Midwest.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4149 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes.
The Chair laid HB 4154 before the committee:
Daniel McMaster, from the Office of Representative BeGole, testified in support of HB 4154.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4154, but did not wish to speak:
Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project.
Eric Chappell, representing the ABC of Michigan.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4154 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes.
The Chair laid HJR E before the committee:
HB 4154
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 160, entitled
"Postsecondary enrollment options act," by
amending section 3 (MCL 388.513), as
amended by 2020 PA 131.
HJR E
(Rep. Schuette)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to
the state constitution of 1963, by amending
section 3 of article VIII, to provide for the
gubernatorial appointment of the
superintendent of public instruction. Resolved
by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the state of Michigan, That the following
amendment to the state constitution of 1963,
Representative Schuette testified in support of HJR E. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HJR E, but did not wish to speak:
Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HJR E, but did not wish to speak:
Rachelle Crow, representing the Michigan Education Justice Coalition.
Imani Foster, representing t482 Forward.
Molly Sweeney, representing 482 Forward.
Andrew Reinel.
Tinu Usoro, representing 482 Forward.
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Angela Reyes, representing the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation.
Arlyssa Heard, representing 482 Forward.
Rev. Larry Simmons, representing the Brightmoor Alliance.
Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers of Michigan.
Drew Hohmann, representing the Michigan Education Justice Coalition.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
11:08 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
to provide for the gubernatorial appointment
of the superintendent of public instruction, is
proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the
people of the state:


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin,
Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and
Foreman.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4077 and HB 4078 before the committee:
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4077
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2804,
2843, 2843b, 2844, and 16221 (MCL
333.2804, 333.2843, 333.2843b, 333.2844,
and 333.16221), section 2804 as amended by
2012 PA 499, section 2843 as amended by
2013 PA 79, section 2843b as added by 1986
PA 185, and section 16221 as amended by
2023 PA 209.
HB 4078
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled "An act
relative to investigations in certain instances
of the causes of death within this state due to
violence, negligence or other act or omission
of a criminal nature or to protect public
health; to provide for the taking of statements
from injured persons under certain
circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner
and to create the office of county medical
examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4077 and HB 4078, but did not wish to
speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks.
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4077 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schmaltz moved to report out HB 4078 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4037 and HB 4038 before the committee:
At 9:11 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:12 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson called the committee back to order.
Representative Rogers, joined by Representative VanderWall, testified in support of HB 4037
and HB 4038. Questions and discussion followed.
At 9:24 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson laid the committee at ease.
powers and duties of county medical
examiners; to prescribe penalties for
violations of the provisions of this act; and to
prescribe a referendum thereon," by amending
sections 2 and 3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as
amended by 2012 PA 171.
HB 4037
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2501 and
2505 (MCL 333.2501 and 333.2505), as
added by 2006 PA 137, and by adding section
2508.
HB 4038
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 175, entitled
"Insurance provider assessment act," by
amending section 13 (MCL 550.1763).
At 9:25 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Kim Bachelder and Isabell Pancheco, representing the Michigan Health Information Network,
testified in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Rogers returned to answer questions from the committee members.
Dr. Kevin Bohnsack, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support of HB
4037 and HB 4038. Questions and discussions followed.
Isabell Pancheco and Representative Rogers returned to answer questions from the committee
members.
Larry WagenKnecht testified in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4038 and HB 4037, but did not wish to
speak:
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Eric Roath, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association.
Greg Foezley, MD, representing himself.
Tom Simmer, MD, representing himself.
Dr. Scott Monteith, MD, representing himself.
Dr. Faiyaz Syed, MD, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association.
Dr. John Vismara, MD, representing United Physicians, INC.
Helen Hill, representing the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society.
Janee Tyus, representing the Health Information Technology Commission.
Dr. Dennis Smith, representing himself.
Amanda Klein, representing the American Heart Association.
Representative Hoskins 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 10:20 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by 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 Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4070 before the committee:
At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:37 AM, Majority Vice Chair BeGole called the committee back to order.
Chair Lightner and Kristen Staley, representing the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission,
testified together in support of HB 4070. Questions and discussions followed.
At 10:46 AM, Majority Vice Chair BeGole laid the committee at ease.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
HB 4070
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled
"Michigan indigent defense commission act,"
by amending the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 9,
11, 13, 15, 17, 21, and 23 (MCL 780.983,
780.985, 780.987, 780.989, 780.991, 780.993,
780.995, 780.997, 780.1001, and 780.1003),
section 3 as amended by 2019 PA 108,
sections 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 as amended
by 2018 PA 214, and section 7 as amended by
2018 PA 443, and by adding section 14.
At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4070, but did not wish to speak:
Jen Peacock, representing the Michigan Center for Youth Justice.
Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of
Michigan.
Bel Martin, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals.
Peri Stone-Palmquist, representing the Student Advocacy Center.
Kay Perry, representing MI-CURE.
Casey Stratton, representing the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition.
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU-MI.
Chuck Warpehoski, representing the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration.
Beth Berglin, representing the Michigan Transformation Collective.
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Mary Ann Scali, representing the Gault Center.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Marilena David, representing the State Appellate Defender Office.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4070, but did not wish to
speak:
James Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4070 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope, Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Lightner laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Indigent Defense
Commission. Kristen Staley, representing the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, gave a
presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Lightner laid before the committee a presentation from the State Appellate Defender
Office and Criminal Defense Resource Center. Marilena David, representing the State Appellate
Defender Office and Criminal Defense Resource Center, gave a presentation to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:48 AM.
Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin,
Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and
Wooden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4013 before the committee:
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4013 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid a presentation from the Nature Conservancy before the committee.
Richard Bowman, representing the Nature Conservancy, gave a presentation. Questions and
discussions followed.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4013
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental
protection act," by amending section 73102
(MCL 324.73102), as amended by 1998 PA
546.
The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs before the
committee.
Amy Trotter and Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs gave a
presentation. Questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at
1:03 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 105 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
2. Presentation by the Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Huizenga, Theis and
Daley
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2025.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Camilleri
was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 105:
Sen. Jeff Irwin – Support
Thomas Steinbis, Michigan Dental Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 105:
Joseph Sullivan, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to report SB105 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Huizenga, Theis and Daley
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding a presentation:
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Joseph Sullivan, Parker Fisher, and Ross Yednock, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial
Services
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
1:22 p.m.. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and
Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Room 1300 of the
Binsfeld Office Building
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:05. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Sen. Cherry, Sen. Bumstead, and Sen. Theis, a quorum was present. Sen.
Shink and Sen. Singh were excused.
The subcommittee welcomed Jonah Houtz from the Senate Fiscal Agency to provide testimony and an
overview of the Governor’s Recommendation for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) FY 2025-26
Budget.
The subcommittee welcomed Director Scott Bowen and Chief of Finance Dan Lord from the DNR to provide
testimony and an overview of the Governor’s Recommendation for their FY 2025-26 Budget.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Singh, to
adjourn the committee at 12:41 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
LEO/MEDC
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 12, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC was
scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) McCann, McMorrow, Cherry, Huizenga and
Bumstead
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator McCann, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Seantor Camilleri was excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Bumstead, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 5, 2025.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Centor for Social Enterprise
Development:
Brian Calley
Todd Culver
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, to adjourn the committee at
3:26 PM Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building

Present: Senators Wojno, Bayer, McMorrow, Theis and Runestad

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:41 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 308, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JERRY NEYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Neyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf,
Rheingans and Skaggs.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 06, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4017 before the committee:
Chair Neyer moved to report out HB 4017 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the
Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf and
Skaggs.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Neyer laid a presentation from Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development before the committee.
Tim Boring and David Williams, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and
Rural Development, gave presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
HB 4017
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled
"Michigan occupational safety and health
act," by amending section 35 (MCL
408.1035), as amended by 2024 PA 17.
The Chair laid HB 4006 before the committee:
Representative Bierlein testified in support of HB 4006. Questions and discussion followed.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association, testified with a neutral position on
HB 4006. Questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at
11:34 AM.
Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
HB 4006
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
"Michigan zoning enabling act," (MCL
125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section
204b.


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Economic Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Hoadley.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie, Tate and Coffia.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a Presentation from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation before the
committee.
Chief Executive Office Quentin Messer and Chief Growth and Marketing Officer Hilary Doe,
representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, provided a presentation on the
Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at
11:56 AM.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov
Thursday, March 13, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building


location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4118 before the committee:
Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 4118. Questions and discussion followed.
Joe Bush and Cole Hendricks, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain
Commissioners, testified in support of HB 4118.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4118, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4118, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The Chair laid HB 4061 before the committee:
Thursday, March 13, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
HB 4118
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The
drain code of 1956," by amending sections
151, 154, 280, 468, and 520 (MCL 280.151,
280.154, 280.280, 280.468, and 280.520),
section 154 as amended by 2020 PA 281,
section 280 as amended by 2016 PA 27, and
sections 468 and 520 as amended by 2018 PA
644.
Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 4061. Questions and discussion followed.
Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to HB
4061. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4061, but did not wish to speak:
Daniel Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
9:48 AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
HB 4061
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to require verification that public
contracts are performed by employees who
are entitled to work in the United States; to
prescribe acceptable methods for verifying
legal presence in the United States; to
condition the eligibility of employers to
perform certain public contracts on
participation in the federal immigrant
verification system; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities; to provide
for the promulgation of rules; and to provide
sanctions and penalties.


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 06, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4115 and HB 4116 before the committee:
Thursday, March 13, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4115
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act
to regulate and license pawnbrokers that
conduct business in this state; to provide for
the disposition of allegedly misappropriated
property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to
provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and
to provide for the powers and duties of certain
local governmental units and state agencies,"
by amending the title and section 18 (MCL
446.218), the title as amended by 2018 PA
345.
HB 4116
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act
to regulate and license pawnbrokers that
conduct business in this state; to provide for
the disposition of allegedly misappropriated
property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to
provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and
to provide for the powers and duties of certain
local governmental units and state agencies,"
by amending sections 8 and 9 (MCL 446.208
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4115 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4116 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4081 before the committee:
Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 4081. Questions and discussions followed.
Brett Hollandsworth, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors, testified in
opposition to HB 4081. Questions and discussions followed.
Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of HB 4081.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4081, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4081, but did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners.
Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Rental Property Owners
Association of Michigan. Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of
Michigan, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Apartment Association of
Michigan. Andrew Kuhn, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan, gave a
presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
and 446.209), section 8 as amended by 2002
PA 469 and section 9 as amended by 2018 PA
345.
HB 4081
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land
division act," by amending section 108 (MCL
560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591.
Representative Grant 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
10:01 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Absent: Reps. Posthumus and Herzberg.
Excused: Reps. Posthumus and Herzberg.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 06, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
At 10:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:32 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4154 before the committee:
Dan McMasters, representing the Office of Representative BeGole, testified in support of HB
4154.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4154, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4154 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin and DeBoer.
Nays: None.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4154
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 160, entitled
"Postsecondary enrollment options act," by
amending section 3 (MCL 388.513), as
amended by 2020 PA 131.
Pass: Reps. Witwer and Liberati.
The Chair laid before the committee presentations on the impact of administrative rules on
Michigan businesses.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses, gave a
presentation on the impact of administrative rules on Michigan businesses.
Jacob Manning representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, and Lindsey Potter,
Chair of the Childcare Association of Michigan and operator of Bright Light Early Childcare and
Education, gave a presentation on the impact of administrative rules on Michigan businesses.
Questions and discussions followed.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, gave a presentation on the
impact of administrative rules on Michigan businesses. Questions and discussions followed.
Mike Alaimos, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Peter Ruddell,
representing the Honigman Law Firm, gave a presentation on the impact of administrative rules
on Michigan businesses. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Schuette moved to excuse Reps. Posthumus and Herzberg from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
11:18 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: the Room 403 of the 4th Floor

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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 9:00
a.m. in the Room 403 of the 4th Floor.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 25 and (S-1) (Sen. Cherry)
2. Reported SB 25 (S-1) (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding SB 116 (Sen. Anthony)
4. Reported SB 116 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:04 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh,
Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from February 27 committee
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Cherry and Kurt Berryman with Michigan Auto Dealers Association to explain SB 25
and S-1 substitute. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Polehanki to adopt the S-1 version of SB 25. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber,
Lauwers and Bellino.
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the S-1 substitute was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 25 (S-1):
David Handsor, Michigan Department of State - Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Wojno to report the S-1 version of SB25 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber,
Lauwers and Bellino
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Kristi James, Chief of Staff to Senator Anthony, to explain Senate Bill 116.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB116:
James Hull, Acting Director of the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons' Administrative Services
Division, LEO - Support
Ben Ploch, Chairperson of the Business Enterprise Program's Elected Operator Committee - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB116 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber,
Lauwers and Bellino
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee at 9:22 a.m.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
MILEAP
SENATOR ROSEMARY BAYER
CHAIR
3100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2417
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on MiLEAP was scheduled for Thursday, March 13,
2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m..
The Chair gave an opening statement for the new subcommittee and welcoming representatives from the
Department.
The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Senators
Bayer, Klinefelt, and Albert.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2025-26 budget
recommendation :
Director Beverly Walker-Griffea and Robert Mass
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a moved to adjourn the committee at 9:45
a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2523
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Thursday,
March 13, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Presentation from Citizens Research Council.
2. Testimony from the State's Innovation Fund Recipients:

University of Michigan Accelerate Blue Fund;

ID Ventures;

WMU Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:48 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss and
Webber.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from February 12th committee
meeting. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the Bob Schneider, Senior Research Associate with the Citizens Research Council to present
their August Innovation report, titled “State Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: How Public Policy Can Drive
Economic Innovation.” Member questions followed.
The Chair invited State Innovation Fund recipients to testify. The following individuals presented testimony:
Kelly Sexton, Associate VP of Research, Innovation Partnership and Economic Impact with the
University of Michigan Accelerate Blue Fund;
Patti Glaza, Managing Director of ID Ventures;
Steve Haakenson, Executive Director with WNU Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss. to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Victory and Sen. Lindsey were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
1:39 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
CORRECTIONS AND JUDICIARY
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
APPROVED
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary was scheduled for
Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Santana, Irwin and Outman
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding FY 2025-26 Executive
recommendation for Department of Corrections :
Director Heidi E, Washington - Director
Kyle Kaminski - OS Administrator/Legislative Liaison
Following the Director's testimony, questions were asked by Senators Irwin, Santana, and Shink regarding
transitional housing, peer recovery coaches, and prisoner wages for work performed.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, without objection, to adjourn
the committee at 2:45 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government was scheduled for Thursday,
March 13, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Bayer, Klinefelt, Albert and Hauck.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Bayer, supported by Senator Klinefelt, to adopt the meeting minutes
from February 27, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Department of Attorney General
FY 2025-26 Budget Recommendation:
Attorney General, Dana Nessel
Legislative Liaison, Ashley Steffen
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee at 2:20 p.m.
Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SAM SINGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
EGLE
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on EGLE was scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2025,
at 3:00 p.m. in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Shink, Cherry, Bayer, Bumstead, Hauck, and
Outman, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, supported by Sen. Cherry, to excuse absent members from the
meeting. Without objection, Sen. Singh was excused from the meeting.
The subcommittee welcomed Director Phil Roos and Deputy Director Travis Boeskool from EGLE to provide
testimony and an overview of the Governor’s Recommendation for their FY 2025-26 Budget.
At 3:18 p.m. Sen. Hauck left the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Cherry to
adjourn the committee at 3:47 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
TRANSPORTATION
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation was scheduled for Thursday, March
13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. and announced that a quorum was not present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding The County Road Association
budget and issues:
Denise Donohue and Ed Noyola
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Hertel, to
adjourn the committee at 3:42 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Election Integrity was called to order by Chair Smit.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and
Xiong.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation from the Election Integrity Force before the committee.
Chris Kaijala, representing the Election Integrity Force, testified before the committee.
Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid a presentation from the Capitol Research Center before the committee.
Parker Thayer, representing the Capitol Research Center, testified before the committee.
Questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at
10:12 AM.
Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Young, Byrnes,
Rheingans and Xiong.
Absent: Rep. Woolford.
Excused: Rep. Woolford.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 04, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
before the committee.
Terry Sabo, representing the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, gave an overview of
the department. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Veteran Homes before the committee.
Anne Zerbe, representing the Michigan Veteran Homes, gave an introduction to Michigan
Veteran Homes. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency before the committee.
Brian Love, representing the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, gave an introduced to the
agency. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Rep. Woolford from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
1:16 PM.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Noon.
Room 307, House Office
Building
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. JAY DEBOYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford,
Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.
Absent: Reps. Paquette and Jaime Greene.
Excused: Reps. Paquette and Jaime Greene.
Representative Woolford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair invited public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,
and Energy operations.
Dan Meccariello, Vice President of Operations for Generate Upcycle, gave public comment on
the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
James DeYoung, an agricultural consultant for CID Farm Consulting, gave public comment on
the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Michael Alaimo, Senior Director of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce,
and Troy Cumings, representing Warner Norcross and Judd LLP, gave public comment on the
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Dawn Crandall, Executive Vice President of Government Relations for the Home Builders
Association of Michigan, gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment,
Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
Karl Jones, President of the Michigan Meat Association, gave public comment on the Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions
and discussion followed.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan County Drain Commissioners, and Larry
Protochiewitz, the Mason County Drain Commissioner, gave public comments on the Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions
and discussion followed.
Clare Alderink and Paul Windemuller, dairy farmers, gave public comment on the Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions
and discussion followed.
Zach Wenzlick gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,
and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council, gave public comment on the
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Wegela moved to excuse Representative Paquette and Representative Jaime
Greene from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at
12:13 PM.
Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair
Outman.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Absent: Rep. Hope.
Excused: Rep. Hope.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4230, HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186
and HB 4187 before the committee:
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4230
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act
to provide for the classification of all public
roads, streets, and highways in this state, and
for the revision of that classification and for
additions to and deletions from each
classification; to set up and establish the
Michigan transportation fund; to provide for
the deposits in the Michigan transportation
fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and
motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and
administration of the fund for transportation
purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel
for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists,
pedestrians, and other legal users of roads,
streets, and highways; to set up and establish
the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund
and administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain
businesses; to provide for the continuing
review of transportation needs within the
state; to authorize the state transportation
commission, counties, cities, and villages to
borrow money, issue bonds, and make
pledges of funds for transportation purposes;
to authorize counties to advance funds for the
payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to
provide for the limitations, payment,
retirement, and security of the bonds and
pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax
levies by counties and townships for county
roads; to authorize contributions by townships
for county roads; to provide for the
establishment and administration of the state
trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and
certain other funds; to provide for the deposits
in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge
fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and
certain other funds of money raised by
specific taxes and fees; to provide for
definitions of public transportation functions
and criteria; to define the purposes for which
Michigan transportation funds may be
allocated; to provide for Michigan
transportation fund grants; to provide for
review and approval of transportation
programs; to provide for submission of annual
legislative requests and reports; to provide for
the establishment and functions of certain
advisory entities; to provide for conditions for
grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds
and notes for transportation purposes; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local agencies and officials; to
provide for the making of loans for
transportation purposes by the state
transportation department and for the receipt
and repayment by local units and agencies of
those loans from certain specified sources; to
investigate and study the tolling of roads,
streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal
acts and parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to
247.675) by adding section 13c.
HB 4180
(Rep. Steele)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," by amending sections
6a and 6c (MCL 205.56a and 205.56c),
section 6a as amended by 2015 PA 264 and
section 6c as added by 2015 PA 262, and by
adding sections 4gg and 4hh.
HB 4181
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 2004 PA 175, entitled
"Streamlined sales and use tax revenue
equalization act," by amending sections 3 and
5 (MCL 205.173 and 205.175), section 3 as
amended by 2015 PA 177 and section 5 as
amended by 2022 PA 24.
HB 4182
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax
act," by amending sections 6c and 21 (MCL
205.96c and 205.111), section 6c as added by
2015 PA 263 and section 21 as amended by
2023 PA 175, and by adding sections 4gg and
4hh.
HB 4183
(Rep. Kunse)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor
fuel tax act," by amending section 8 (MCL
207.1008), as amended by 2015 PA 176.
HB 4184
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled
"Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan,"
by amending sections 34 and 203 (MCL
259.34 and 259.203), section 34 as amended
by 2015 PA 259 and section 203 as amended
by 2015 PA 260.
HB 4185
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," by amending section
25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2023 PA
20.
HB 4186
(Rep. Carra)
A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled
"Michigan business tax act," by amending
sections 201 and 500 (MCL 208.1201 and
208.1500), section 201 as amended by 2012
PA 605 and section 500 as amended by 2019
PA 90.
HB 4187
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled
"Income tax act of 1967," by amending
sections 623 and 695 (MCL 206.623 and
206.695), section 623 as amended by 2021 PA
135 and section 695 as amended by 2023 PA
4.
At 12:20 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:21 PM, Majority Vice Chair Alexander called the committee back to order.
Chair Outman testified in support of HB 4230. Questions and discussions followed.
At 12:27 PM, Majority Vice Chair Alexander laid the committee at ease.
At 12:28 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Jack Hoffman, representing Rapid - City of Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 4180, HB
4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, and HB 4230.
Ed Noyla, representing the County Road Association, testified in support HB 4180, HB 4181,
HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, and HB 4230.
Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council, testified in support of HB
4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, and HB 4230.
Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies, testified in support
of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, and HB 4187.
Earl Cox, Sr., representing the Amalgamated Transit Union, testified in support of HB 4180, HB
4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, and HB 4187.
John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Public Transit Association, testified with a neutral
position on HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, and HB
4187.
Megan Owens, representing the Transportation Riders United, testified with a neutral position on
HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, and HB 4187.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB 4180,
HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, and HB 4230.
John LaMachia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 4180,
HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4185 HB 4187 and HB 4230. Questions and discussions
followed.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of HB
4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, and HB 4230.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183,
HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, and HB 4230, but did not wish to speak:
Steve Waalkes, representing the Michigan Concrete Association.
James Hohrman, representing the Mackinac Center.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182,
HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, and HB 4187, but did not wish to speak:
Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183,
HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186 and HB 4187, but did not wish to speak:
Brett Stanton, representing the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183 and
HB 4185, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4183, HB 4185,
and HB 4187, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4186, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4180. The motion prevailed 16-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4180 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 11-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4181. The motion prevailed 16-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 4181 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Bruck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4182. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 4182 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4183. The motion prevailed 16-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4183 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and
Herzberg.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4184. The motion prevailed 16-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4184 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and
Herzberg.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4185. The motion prevailed 16-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 4185 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and
Herzberg.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Carra moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4186. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Carra moved to report out HB 4186 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-0-6:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie and
Wortz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4187. The motion prevailed 16-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Grant offered the following amendments to HB 4187:
1. Amend page 5, line 8m after “(b)” by striking out the balance of the line through “after”
on line 9 and inserting “After”.
2. Amend page 5, line 27, after “part,” by striking out “up to $2,200,000,000.00” and
inserting “$50,000,000.00”.
3. Amend page 5, line 28, after “deposited” by inserting “to the Michigan housing and
community development fund created in section 58a of the state housing development authority
act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458a,”.
4. Amend page6, line 3, after “deposited” by inserting “and up to $2,200,000,000.00 of the
revenue collected under this part must be deposited”.
5. Amend page 6, line 22, after “part,” by inserting “$50,000,000.00 of the revenue
collected under this part must be deposited to the Michigan housing and community
development fund created in section 58a of the state housing development authority act of
1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458a, and”.
Representative Grant moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4187. The motion did not prevail 6-
0-10:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CAL
Yeas: Reps. Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson Jr.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie and
Wortz.
Representative Andrews offered the following amendments to HB 4187:
1. Amend page 6, following line 19, by inserting:
“(c) After the distributions under subdivisions (a) and (b), up to $5,000,000.00, if
available, to the department of transportation for distribution to entities that receive a
distribution under subdivision (a) (ii) or (iii) and demonstrate that the entities have entered
into a contract pursuant to section 18d of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.668d, or otherwise
collaborated on a road funding project, that resulted in reduced costs for environmental or
permitting reviews and studies attributable to that contract or project.”.
2. Amend page 7, following line 10, by inserting:
“(c) After the distributions under subdivisions (a) and (b), up to $5,000,000.00, if
available, to the department of transportation for distribution to entities that receive a
distribution under subdivision (a) (ii) or (iii) and demonstrate that the entities have entered
into a contract pursuant to section 18d of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.668d, or otherwise
collaborated on a road funding project, that resulted in reduced costs for environmental or
permitting reviews and studies attributable to that contract or project.”.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4187. The motion did not
prevail 6-0-10:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CAL
Yeas: Reps. Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson Jr.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie and
Wortz.
Representative Andrews offered the following amendments to HB 4187:
1. Amend page 6, line 18, after “(b)” by striking out “Ten” and inserting “Five”.
2. Amend page 6, following line 19, by inserting:
“(c) Five percent to the comprehensive transportation fund established in section 10b
of 1951 PA 51m MCL 247.660b.”.
3. Amend page 7, line 9, after “(b)” by striking out “Ten” and inserting “Five”.
4. Amend page 7, following line 10, by inserting:
“(c) Five percent to the comprehensive transportation fund established in section 10b
of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.660b.”.
Representative Andrews moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4187. The motion did not
prevail 6-0-10:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CAL
Yeas: Reps. Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson Jr.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie and
Wortz.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 4187 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and
Herzberg.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Wortz moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4230. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4230 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and
Herzberg.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Representative Herzberg moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at
1:29 PM.
Representative Pat Outman, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 18, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Tuesday,
March 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 111 (S-1) (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 112 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 113 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 114 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 129 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from March 6, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB’s 111-114, and summarized the (S-1) version of SB 111.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 111-114:
Cynthia Mifsud, Citizen – Support
Jeff L. White, Citizen – Support SB 111-113
Jody White, Citizen – Support SB 111
Brenden Boudreau, Great Lakes Gun Rights – Oppose SB 111
Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry – Oppose SB 111
Lori Luoma, Self – Support
Nicole Shannon, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative - Support
Due to time constraints, all testimony cards submitted regarding SB’s 111-114 were considered read in for the
record:
Robert Kennedy, MI Guardianship Association – Support
Matthew Miner, Oakland County Bar Association – Oppose SB 111
Brady Schickinger, MI Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners – Oppose SB 111
Todd Tennis, Elder Law & Disability Rights Section, State Bar of Michigan - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 111. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 111 (S-1) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: Sen.(s) Runestad and Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 112 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 113 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 114 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 129, and invited Sen. McCann and Teri Langley, of Disability Network of Michigan
to summarize the bill for the committee.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 129:
Paige Fults, LARA – Support
Michelle Roberts, Disability Rights Michigan – Support
Mariah Walton, City of Ann Arbor – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 129 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson
Nays: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:48 a.m.
Date adopted by committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 18, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Tuesday, March
18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted 2025-2026 Committee Rules.
2. Testimony regarding SB 93 (Sen. Singh).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and
Hoitenga
The Chair made a motion to adopt the 2025-2026 Senate Committee on Natural Resource and Agriculture
Committee Rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory, and Hoitenga.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the 2025-2026 Committee Rules were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Singh to explain SB 93.
Due to technical difficulties, the following individual was not able to testify remotely:
James Lee, Lee’s Bees - Support
The Chair directed the Clerk to read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee
regarding SB 93:
James Lee, Lee’s Bees - Support
Mikaylah Heffernan, MDARD - Support
Amanda Shreve, Executive Director, MI Farmers Market Association - Support
Rebecca Park, Michigan Farm Bureau - Support
Elizabeth Neiman, Self - Opposed
302 individual beekeepers across Michigan – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Daley, to report SB 93 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
1:42 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. LANA THEIS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
PREK-12
SENATOR DARRIN CAMILLERI
CHAIR
S-2 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7918
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 18, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on PreK-12 was
scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the 3rd
Floor
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 noon. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Chair Camilleri, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Klinefelt, Cavanagh,
Bayer, Theis and Albert
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Polehanki, supported by Senator Hertel, to adopt the meeting
minutes from March 6, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Federal Title I funding:
Michelle Williams, Michael Powell, Shoua Vang, and Olivia Ponte, from the Michigan Department of
Education
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding At-Risk funding and the Opportunity
Index:
Jeff Cobb, from Education Trust-Midwest
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Klinefelt,
to adjourn the committee at 1:00 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
LARA/DIFS
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 18, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS was
scheduled for Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the 3rd
Floor
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Senator Cavanagh, Senator Santana, and Senator Theis.
The Chair entertained to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were
adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Governor's FY 2025-26 budget
recommendation:
Brian Hanna, Director, and Derek Sova, Policy and Legislative Specialist for the Cannabis Regulatory
Agency
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Governor's FY 2025-26 budget
recommendation:
Dan Scripps, Chair of the Michigan Public Service Commission
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Governor's FY 2025-26 budget
recommendation:
Todd Parker, Vice President of Michigan Saves
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
2:38 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 18, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, March 18,
2025, at 3:00 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 18 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 29 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 30 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 31 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 32 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 33 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
7. Reported SB 34 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
8. Reported SB 36 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
9. Reported SB 37 (S-1) (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
10. Reported SB 38 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
11. Reported SB 39 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Cherry, Chang, Geiss,
Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
18:
Jen Peacock, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 18 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
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Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Geiss, Cavanagh, Chang, and Santana to summarize SB 29 – SB 34 and SB 36 – SB
39.
Sen.(s) Cavanagh and Santana offered (S-1) versions of SB 31 and SB 37.
The Chair invited Sen.(s) Cavanagh and Santana to summarize the (S-1) versions of SB 31 and SB 37.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 29 – SB 34 and SB 36 – SB 39:
Tamika Jackson, Mothering Justice – Support
Leseliey Welch, Birth Detroit and Birth Center Equity – Support
Jennifer Holshoe, West Michigan Midwifery and MMA – Support
Dr. Rosalyn Maben-Feaster, Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health – Support
Dr. Emily Dove-Medows, Michigan Affiliate of the American Colleges of Nurse Midwives – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
33:
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Oppose
Hennessey Dunsmore, Right to Life of Michigan – Oppose
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
37:
Kristen Kraft, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Oppose
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
29 – SB 34 and SB 36 – SB 39:
Cassy Jones-McBryde, Michigan Chamber for Reproductive Justice – Support
Heath Lowry, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence – Support
Joanne Bailey, Michigan Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 29 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 30 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 31. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Chang to report the (S-1) version of SB 31 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and
Damoose
Nays: Sen. Lindsey
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to report SB 32 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 33 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Hoitenga
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 34 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair made a motion to reconsider the vote by which SB 33 was reported. Without objection, the vote was
reconsidered.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lindsey to report SB 33 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, and Geiss
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 36 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga,
and Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 37. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report the (S-1) version of SB 37 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and
Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Lindsey
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 38 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, and Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: Sen.(s) Lindsey and Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 39 to the floor with recommendation that it pass. The
vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and
Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Lindsey
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:49 p.m.


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