evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson,
Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4155, HB 4156, HB 4157, HB 4158, and HB 4159 before the committee:
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
HB 4155
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1278e.
HB 4156
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections
1278a and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and
380.1278b), as amended by 2022 PA 105, and
by adding section 1278e.
HB 4157
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The
state school aid act of 1979," by amending
sections 11, 104, 104b, and 104c (MCL
388.1611, 388.1704, 388.1704b, and
388.1704c), section 11 as amended by 2024
PA 148, section 104 as amended by 2024 PA
120, section 104b as amended by 2018 PA
265, and section 104c as amended by 2021
PA 48, and by adding section 104d.
HB 4158
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4159. 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.
Representative St. Germaine, Representative Linting, Representative Greene, and Representative
Thompson testified together in support of HB 4155, HB 4158, HB 4156, HB 4159, and HB
4157. Questions and discussions followed.
Derek D’Angelo, representing the Michigan Council on Economic Education, testified in
support of HB 4156.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, testified in
opposition to HB 4156.
Ryan Shaw, representing the Michigan Music Education Association, testified in opposition to
HB 4156.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4155, but did not wish to speak:
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4155, HB 4156, HB 4157, HB 4158,
and HB 4159, but did not wish to speak:
Sue Milligan, representing Shelby Township Precinct 19.
Stacy Vanoast, representing Richmond Township Precinct 2.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4155, HB 4156, HB 4157, and HB
4158, but did not wish to speak:
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4156, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
502, 503, 522, 552, and 1279g (MCL
380.502, 380.503, 380.522, 380.552, and
380.1279g), sections 502, 522, and 552 as
amended by 2023 PA 34, section 503 as
amended by 2024 PA 210, and section 1279g
as amended by 2016 PA 170.
HB 4159
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016
PA 170.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4156, HB 4157, and HB 4158, but
did not wish to speak:
Alexandra Stamm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Jeff Cobb, representing EdTrust Midwest.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4156 and HB 4159, but did not wish to
speak:
Katherine Bussard, representing Salt and Light Global.
Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber.
The Chair laid HJR E before the committee:
The following person submitted a card in support of HJR E, but did not wish to speak:
Katherine Bussard, representing Salt and Light Global.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HJR E. 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.
Representative Linting moved to report out HJR E with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
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.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
11:22 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
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,
to provide for the gubernatorial appointment
of the superintendent of public instruction, is
proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the
people of the state:
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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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, Hoskins and Foreman.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley.
Representative Witwer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair recognized a group of students from the Concordia University Occupational Therapy
Program.
The Chair laid HB 4072 before the committee:
Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4072.
Dr. Scott Westhouse, representing the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons,
testified in support of HB 4072. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4072, but did not wish to speak:
Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition.
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.
The Chair laid HB 4101 and HB 4102 before the committee:
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4072
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding sections 17773, 20817, and 21539.
HB 4101
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
Representative Bierlein, joined by Representative Fitzgerald, testified in support of HB 4101 and
HB 4102. Questions and discussion followed.
Brian Gilbert, representing the American Physical Therapist Association, testified in support of
HB 4101 and HB 4102. Questions and discussions followed.
Jeff Rosa, representing the Physical Therapy Compact Commission, testified in support of HB
4101 and HB 4102. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4101 and HB 4102, but did not wish to
speak:
Amy Heath, representing the Western Michigan University Department of Physical Therapy.
Susie Steele, representing Concordia University of Ann Arbor.
Sara Arena, representing Oakland University.
Todd Sander, representing Grand Valley State.
Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Jennifer Blackwood, representing the University of Michigan Flint.
Kristina Reid, representing Wayne State University.
Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association.
Juliane Chreston, representing the Concordia University of Ann Arbor School of Health
Professions.
Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition.
Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons.
The Chair laid HB 4103 and HB 4104 before the committee:
Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104. Questions and discussions
followed.
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 16188.
HB 4102
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16335,
17801, and 17821 (MCL 333.16335,
333.17801, and 333.17821), as amended by
2009 PA 55, and by adding sections 17820a
and 17820b.
HB 4103
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 16188.
HB 4104
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16345,
18301, and 18305 (MCL 333.16345,
333.18301, and 333.18305), as amended by
2008 PA 523, and by adding sections 18303a
and 18303b.
Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association, testified in
support of HB 4103 and HB 4104. Questions and discussions followed.
Dan Logsdon, representing the Council of State Governments, testified in support of HB 4103
and HB 4104.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104, but did not wish to
speak:
Julie Mirostavv, representing Ascension Health.
Juliane Chreston, representing the Concordia University Occupational Therapy Program.
Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Evie Zois Sweeny, representing the American Physical Therapy Association Michigan
Chapter (APTA-MI).
The following person submitted a card in support of 4103 but did not wish to speak:
Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104, but did not wish to
speak:
Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition.
Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Reps. Whitsett and Neeley 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 10:04 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. MIKE HARRIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda
Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Neyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4207 and HB 4208 before the committee:
At 12:03 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:04 PM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel called the committee back to order.
Representative Harris testified in support of HB 4207 and HB 4208.
Representative Brenda Carter testified in support of HB 4207 and HB 4208.
At 12:06 PM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel laid the committee at ease.
At 12:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Noon.
Room 521, House Office
Building
HB 4207
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3701 (MCL 500.3701), as amended by 2016
PA 276.
HB 4208
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
608 (MCL 500.608), as added by 2016 PA
276.
Karla Bell, representing the American Family Life Assurance Company, testified in support of
HB 4207 and HB 4208.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4207 and HB 4208, but did not wish to
speak:
Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers.
The Chair laid HB 4179 before the committee:
Chuck May, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors -
Michigan, testified in support of HB 4179.
Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 4179.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4179, but did not wish to speak:
Craig Puckett, representing Big I Michigan.
Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers.
The Chair laid HB 4071 before the committee:
Michael Stern, representing the Chubb Insurance, testified in support of HB 4071. Questions and
discussions followed.
Representative Brenda Carter testified in support of HB 4071.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4071, but did not wish to speak:
Ken Ross, representing John Hancock.
Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers.
Brian Christenberry, representing the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies.
Ken Morin, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan.
Craig Puckett, representing Big I Michigan.
Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Association of Health Plans before the committee.
Dominick Pallone, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, gave a presentation
on the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Questions and discussions followed.
HB 4179
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2024a (MCL 500.2024a), as added by 1989
PA 68.
HB 4071
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2025 (MCL 500.2025).
Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at
1:03 PM.
Representative Mike Harris, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
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, Hope, Breen
and Scott.
Absent: Rep. Tyrone Carter.
Excused: Rep. Tyrone Carter.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4033 and HB 4034 before the committee:
Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4034. The motion prevailed 9-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Hope and
Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
HB 4033
(Rep. Wozniak)
An act to allow certain fiduciaries to convert
income trusts to unitrusts, convert express
unitrusts to income trusts, and change the
percentage or method used to calculate
unitrust amounts.
HB 4034
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 418, entitled
"Uniform statutory rule against perpetuities,"
by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 554.73
and 554.75), section 5 as amended by 2011
PA 11.
Representative Wozniak, testified in support of HB 4033 and HB 4034. Questions and
discussions followed.
James Spica, representing the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan,
testified in support of HB 4033 and HB 4034. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 4045 before the committee:
Representative Hope testified in support of HB 4045. Questions and discussions followed.
Kaitlin Wolff, representing the Uniform Law Commission, testified in support of HB 4045.
Peter De Filippis, representing himself, testified with no position on HB 4045.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4045, but did not wish to speak:
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Josh Levin, representing the Motion Picture Association.
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network.
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club of Michigan.
Mitch Rice, representing himself.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4045, but did not wish to speak:
Katherine Bussard, representing Salt & Light Global.
The Chair laid HB 4255 and HB 4256 before the committee:
HB 4045
(Rep. Hope)
A bill to enact the uniform public expression
protection act; and to provide protections and
remedies to persons sued for exercising rights
to expression and other constitutionally
protected rights.
HB 4255
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 7401,
7410, and 7417 (MCL 333.7401, 333.7410,
and 333.7417), section 7401 as amended by
2016 PA 548, section 7410 as amended by
2016 PA 128, and section 7417 as added by
2012 PA 183, and by adding sections 7410b
and 7417a.
HB 4256
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 13m of chapter XVII (MCL
777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 549.
Jessica Reia, representing the office of Representative Bollin, testified in support of HB 4255
and HB 4256. Questions and discussions followed.
Chair Lightner testified in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256. Questions and discussions
followed.
David Gilbert, Calhoun County Prosecutor, testified in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256.
Questions and discussions followed.
Julie Risner, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256. Questions and
discussions followed.
Michael Hirst, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256, but did not wish to
speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the MI Sheriffs' Association.
Representative BeGole moved to excuse Representative Tyrone Carter from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:36 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 Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The chair laid before the committee a presentation on Pure Michigan.
Kelly Wolgamott, Vice President of Pure Michigan, and Hilary Doe, Chief Growth & Marketing
Officer for Pure Michigan, testified before the committee. Questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at
12:48 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
FAX: (517) 373-3126
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 19, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 3:00
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 135 (S-1) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 107 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 144 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 136 (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 Hertel, Sen.(s) Wojno, Geiss, and Webber, a quorum was not present.
The Chair summarized SB 135.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-1) version of SB 135.
At 3:05 p.m., Sen.(s) Santana and Hauck entered the meeting. A quorum was now present.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 135:
Scott Kempa, Michigan Association of Health Plans – Support
The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarize SB 107.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 107:
Eric Roath, Michigan Pharmacists Association – Support
At 3:07 p.m., Sen. Huizenga entered the meeting.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 107:
Amy Drumm, Walgreens – Support
Elizabeth Kutter, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
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Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Rachel Carl, Walmart – Support
Drew Beardslee, Michigan Retailers Association – Support
The Chair invited Sen. Santana to summarize SB 144.
At 3:11 p.m., Sen. Runestad entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 144:
Brian Gilbert, American Physical Therapy Association Michigan Chapter – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 144:
Sara Arena, Oakland University – Support
Amy Heath, Western Michigan University – Support
Tim Gaughan, Michigan Association of Chiropractors – Oppose
Rob Elhenicky, Michigan Orthopedic Society – Oppose
Susie Steele, Concordia University – Support
Todd Sander, Grand Valley State University – Support
Jennifer Blackwood, U of M Flint – Support
Kristina Reid, Wayne State University – Support
Kevin McKinney, Michigan Osteopathic Association – Support
Kate Dorsey, Michigan State Medical Society – Neutral
The Michigan Speech-Language Hearing Association – Support
Kim Ferreira, Andrews University – Support
The Chair invited Remy Gelderloos, of Sen. Anthony’s office, to summarize SB 136.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 136:
Brennan Smith, Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity – Support
At 3:20 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 3:21 p.m., Sen. Klinefelt entered the meeting.
At 3:23 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Cherry was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 135. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report the (S-1) version of SB 135 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
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Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 107 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report SB 144 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 136 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
Nays: None
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 3:25 p.m.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR SAM SINGH
CHAIR
S-8 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 19, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 12:30 p.m.
in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding security risks associated with access to federal IT systems given to DOGE.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss, McBroom and Lindsey
The Chair entertained made a motion excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senator
Polehanki was excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss 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 security risks associated with access
to federal IT systems given to DOGE:
Kendell Joseph, Resident
Professor Hilary Allen, American University
Neil DeSouza and Jayson Cavendish, Department of Technology, Management, and Budget
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
1:27 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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21ST DISTRICT
SANTHONY@SENATE.MICHIGAN.GOV
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY
CHAIR
324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6960
FAX: (517) 373-0897
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 19, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 2:00
p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Discussion regarding the impact of federal funding cuts to Michigan's education programs.
2. Presentation by Attorney General Dana Nessel
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 pm. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin,
Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, , Camilleri, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman and
Theis, a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from February
12, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made invited Emily Laidlaw, Director of Early Education at the Michigan Department of Lifelong
Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) and Rob Mass, Legislative Liaison for MiLEAP, to give the
committee an overview of the impact of federal funding cuts to Michigan’s education programs.
Next, the Chair invited Dr. Michael Rice, State Superintendent, to give the committee an overview of the
impact of federal funding cuts to Michigan’s education programs
Next, the Chair invited Attorney General Dana Nessel for a presentation.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported
by Sen. Shink, to adjourned the committee. Without objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:20pm.
Approved: 4/16/25


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and Community Colleges submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators McCann (C), Irwin, Singh and Albert

Excused: Senator Damoose


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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 19, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and
Natural Resources was scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Rooms 402 / 403 of the
4th 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 Cherry, Sen.(s) Shink, Singh, Bumstead and Theis
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Shink, supported by Senator Singh, to adopt the meeting minutes
from March 12, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The subcommittee received a review of the Governor's FY 2025-26 budget recommendations for the
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) from Bruce Baker, SFA analyst.
The subcommittee then welcomed Dr. Tim Boring, Director of MDARD who discussed the workings and
accomplishments of his department and presented in detail the Governor's FY 2025-26 budget
recommendations


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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
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 19, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC was
scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) McCann, McMorrow, Cherry, and Huizenga
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Huizenga, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding MSHDA:
Amy Hover
At 3:15 p.m., Senator McCann entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Wage & Hour:
Sean Egan
Jayshona Hicks
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding CDFIs:
Jenifer Hayes
Elissa Sangalli
Eddie Carington
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Schools to Tolls:
Stephen Purchase
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator McCann, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Senators Camilleri and Bumstead were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, to adjourn the committee at 4:09 p.m. Without objection,
the committee was adjourned.


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evidence_text: e e good afternoon welcome everyone today um the appropriation subcommittee on State and local Transportation will come to order and will the CL clerk please call the role for today's attendance thank you Madam chair representative steel here representative SLA present representative Borton here


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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 13, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Corn Growers before the committee.
Scott Piggott, representing the Michigan Corn Growers, gave a presentation. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4122 before the committee:
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 4122. Questions and discussion followed.
Rebecca Park and Kevin Hershberger, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, testified in
support of HB 4122. Questions and discussions followed.
Mollie Woods, representing the MSU Extension Product Center, testified with a neutral position
on HB 4122. Questions and discussions followed.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
HB 4122
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending sections 1105, 1111, and
4102 (MCL 289.1105, 289.1111, and
289.4102), section 1105 as amended by 2014
PA 516, section 1111 as amended by 2018 PA
92, and section 4102 as amended by 2012 PA
178.
Amanda Shreve, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association, testified in support of
HB 4122. Questions and discussions followed.
Brenda Maqdasi, representing Rising Voices, testified in support of HB 4122.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4122, but did not wish to speak:
Janet Millard, representing the Belleville Central Business Community.
Dayna Popkey, representing Growing Hope.
Jessica Gleespen, representing the Gleehead Baking Company.
Susan Fisher.
Beth Anzell, representing the Charlevoix Farmers Market.
Sharon Mitton, representing Baking Legends, LLC.
Caroline Abbott, representing Abbott Farms.
Linda Bader, representing the St. Louis Farmers Market.
Sherry McGhee, Market Manager, SEMPA.
Ken and Susan Wiltse, representing the Wiltse Kitchen.
Carol Moody, representing the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market.
Lucy Pier, Market Manager, Menominee Historic Downtown Farmers Market.
Dianna Leavitt, representing DnD Goodies.
Octavia Smith, representing the Inkster Task Force Farmers Market.
Julian Lauzzana, representing Earthen Heart LLC.
Jane Reagan, representing Sowing Growth Eastern Ingham Farmers Market.
Lorna Wallis, representing Toonces Treasures LLC.
Sarah Longstreth, representing the Good Stead Farm.
Diane Middleton, representing the Midland Business Alliance.
Amanda Edmonds, representing Beehive Strategies.
Alexander Steward, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association.
Cassandra Kozlowski.
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


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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 Tate moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a Presentation from Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance before the committee.
Nikki Devitt, Christopher Martin, Haley Bennett, and Christopher Germain, representing the
Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance, provided a presentation on the Northern Michigan
Chamber Alliance. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 4055, HB 4056, HB 4057, HB 4058 and HB 4059 before the committee:
Thursday, March 20, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
HB 4055
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled
"Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to
206.847) by adding section 275.
HB 4056
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to create a child care savings program;
to provide for child care savings accounts; to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain
state agencies, boards, and departments; to
allow certain tax deductions; and to provide
for penalties and remedies.
HB 4057
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled
"Income tax act of 1967," by amending
section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by
2023 PA 4.
Representative Scheutte, Representative Schmaltz, and Representative DeBoer testified in
support of HB 4055, HB 4056, HB 4057, HB 4058, and HB 4059. Questions and discussions
followed.
Genevieve Marron, representing Right to Life of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4055, HB
4056, HB 4057, HB 4058, and HB 4059.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy, testified with no position
on HB 4055, HB 4056, HB 4057, HB 4058, and HB 4059.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4055, HB 4056 and HB 4057, but did
not wish to speak:
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.
Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4055, HB 4056, HB 4057, HB 4058 and
HB 4059, but did not wish to speak:
Alejandra Barraza, representing the High Scope Educational Research Foundation.
Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4058 and HB 4059, but did not wish to
speak:
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Carlos Gutierrez, representing the Consumer Health Products Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4058 and HB 4059, but did not wish
to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Peter Spadafor, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4056 and HB 4057, but did not wish to
speak:
Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at
11:29 AM.
HB 4058
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to
205.78) by adding section 4mm.
HB 4059
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax
act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding
section 4mm.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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 March 13, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4118 before the committee:
Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4118. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4118, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4118, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Thursday, March 20, 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.
Susan Julian, representing citizens.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4118 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4233, HB 4234, HB 4235, HB 4238, HB 4239, HB 4240, HB 4241 and HB
4242 before the committee:
HB 4233
(Rep. Johnsen)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 66, entitled "Of
estates in dower, by the curtesy, and general
provisions concerning real estate," by
amending the title and sections 35 and 36
(MCL 554.135 and 554.136) and by adding
section 36a.
HB 4234
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 66, entitled "Of
estates in dower, by the curtesy, and general
provisions concerning real estate," by
amending the title and sections 35 and 36
(MCL 554.135 and 554.136) and by adding
sections 36a and 36b.
HB 4235
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to prohibit the use of certain
applications on government-issued devices; to
require public employers to take certain
actions related to prohibited applications; to
prohibit certain employees or officers from
downloading or accessing certain
applications; to provide exceptions; and to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local governmental officers and
entities.
HB 4238
(Rep. Jenkins-Arno)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1346.
HB 4239
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to prohibit state institutions of higher
education from entering into agreements with
foreign actors under certain circumstances; to
prohibit state institutions of higher education
from receiving grants and other items of value
from foreign actors under certain
circumstances; to require state institutions of
higher education to enter into gift agreements;
to establish reporting requirements for certain
gifts received by state institutions of higher
education and affiliate organizations from
Marla Braun, representing the Office of Representative Thompson, testified in support of HB
4242.
Representative Hoadley testified in support of HB 4241. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Jenkins-Arno testified in support of HB 4238. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 4240. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4233. The motion prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Johnsen testified in support of HB 4233 and Representative Meerman testified in
support of HB 4234. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4233 and HB 4234, but did not wish
to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Frank Foster, representing Equality.
Mark Calaguas.
certain foreign actors; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities; to
prescribe remedies; to prescribe civil
sanctions; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 4240
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to prohibit public bodies from receiving
gifts and grants from foreign actors under
certain circumstances; to prohibit public
bodies from entering into agreements with
foreign actors under certain circumstances; to
establish disclosure requirements for certain
gifts, grants, contracts, and other interests
relating to certain foreign actors; to prescribe
civil sanctions; to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state and local governmental
officers and entities; and to require the
promulgation of rules.
HB 4241
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled
"Michigan strategic fund act," (MCL
125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 7c.
HB 4242
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16213
and 20175a (MCL 333.16213 and
333.20175a), as amended by 2023 PA 62.
Aisa Villarosa, representing the Asian Law Caucus.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4233 and HB 4234, but did
not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4239, but did not wish to speak:
Daniel Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities.
Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in opposition to HB 4234 and HB
4233. Questions and discussions followed.
Autum Smith testified in support of HB 4233, HB 4234 and HB 4238.
David Martyn, representing the Michigan Land Title Association, testified in opposition to HB
4234 and HB 4233.
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4234 and HB
4233.
Nichole Keway Biber testified with a neutral position on HB 4234 and HB 4233.
Roland Hwang, representing American Citizens for Justice, testified with no position on HB
4233.
Emily Nguyen, representing Rising Voices, testified in opposition to HB 4238, HB 4233, HB
4234, HB 4235, HB 4239, HB 4240, HB 4241 and HB 4242.
Barry Wayne Adams testified in support of HB 4233, HB 4241, HB 4240, HB 4238, HB 4239
and HB 4234.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
10:24 AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Reps. Liberati, Whitsett and Neeley.
Excused: Reps. Liberati, Whitsett and Neeley.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4081 before the committee:
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4081, but did not wish to speak:
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Rigas moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4081. The motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4081 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-1:
Thursday, March 20, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
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.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Fairbairn.
Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Municipal League.
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, gave a presentation to the
committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Realtors. Brad Ward,
representing the Michigan Realtors, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to excuse Representatives Liberati, Whitsett and Neeley
from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at
9:54 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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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 20, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at
11:00 a.m. in the Room 403 of the 4th Floor.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 130 (Sen. Singh) and SB 131 (Sen. Lauwers) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 157 (Sen. Bayer).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck,
Lauwers and Bellino.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Singh and Senator Lauwers to explain Senate Bills 130 and 131.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB130 and
SB 131:
Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals - Support
Paige Fults, LARA - Support
Stacy Wells, L'Esprit Academy - Support
David Dagenais, Michigan College of Beauty, Troy - Support
Don Romain, Chief Regulatory Offices, Douglas J Institute and Salon - Support
The Chair invited Senator Bayer to testify on SB 157.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB157:
Eric and Sherry Wexler - Support
Lisa Barnett – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB157:
Ann Griffin, Attorneys for Animals - Support
Ann Griffin, State Bar of Michigan Animal Law Section - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh, to report SB130 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Lauwers and Bellino
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lauwers, to report SB131 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Lauwers and Bellino
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Senator Webber and Senator Polehanki were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, to adjourn the committee at
11:23 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. LANA THEIS
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
DHHS
SENATOR SYLVIA SANTANA
CHAIR
5600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0990
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was
scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the 3rd
Floor.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) Cherry, Irwin, Bayer, Klinefelt, Outman, and
Huizenga.
At 12:03 p.m., Senator Theis entered the meeting. A quorum was now present.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the impact of Federal Medicaid cuts:
- Meghan Groen, Senior Deputy Director of the Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services
Administration for DHHS and Erin Emerson, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Medicaid
Administrative Services for DHHS
- Philip Bergquist, CEO of the Michigan Primary Care Association; Julie Tatko, President and CEO of
Family Health Care; Lisa Rutledge, Special Projects Manager for Western Wayne Family Health Care;
and Farhan Bhatti, M.D., CEO of Care Free Medical
- Adam Carlson, Senior Vice President of Advocacy for the Michigan Health and Hospital Association
and Dr. Philip E. Rodgers, M.D., George A. Dean, M.D. Chair of Family Medicine, Professor, Family
Medicine and Internal Medicine, Co-Director, Adult Palliative Care Program, Michigan Medicine
- Richie Farran, Vice President of Government Services for the Health Care Association of Michigan
At 12:06 p.m., Senator Hauck entered the meeting. A quorum was now present.
At 12:43 p.m., Senator Hauck left the meeting.
At 1:28 p.m., Senators Cherry, Irwin, Bayer, Klinefelt, Outman, Huizenga and Theis left 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.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
CORRECTIONS AND JUDICIARY
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary was scheduled for
Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:39pm. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Irwin and Outman
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin, supported by Senator Outman to adopt the meeting minutes
from March 13, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2025-26 Executive Budget
Recommendation:
Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement
At 2:27 p.m., Senator Santana entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2025-26 Executive Budget
Recommendation:
Court of Appeals Chief Judge Gadola
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the subcommittee at
2:38 p.m. Without objection, the subcommittee 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
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
March 20, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on General
Government was scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 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: Sens. Cherry, Bayer, Klinefelt, Albert, and Hauck.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry, supported by Senator Bayer, to adopt the meeting minutes
from March 13, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2025-26 Executive
Recommendation for the Department of Civil Rights
Department Director Dr. John E. Johnson
Abdel Aly, Director of Financial and Management Services
Marcelina Trevino, Director of Enforcement
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the FY 2025-6 Executive
Recommendation of the Department of Technology, Management, and Budget:
Director Michelle Lange
Laura Clark, Chief Information Officer
At 2:35 p.m., Sen. Bayer left the meeting.
At 2:37 p.m., Sen. Hauck left the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bayer, to
adjourn the committee at 2:41 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE FISCAL AGENCY GOVERNING COMMITTEE
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 20, 2025
2:54 PM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on House Fiscal Agency Governing Committee was called to order by
Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Hall, Posthumus, Farhat, Puri and Fitzgerald.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid the Quarterly Report dated March 20, 2025, before the committee.
Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Quarterly
Report, dated March 20, 2025. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Hall moved to approve the Quarterly Report, dated March 20, 2025. The motion
prevailed 6-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Hall, Posthumus, Farhat, Puri and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 2:58
PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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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 and Koleszar.
Absent: Rep. Xiong.
Excused: Rep. Xiong.
Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative Wooden moved to excuse Rep. Xiong from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation by Mr. Ramon Jackson and Pastor Lorenzo Sewell before the
committee.
Pastor Lorenzo Sewell and Mr. Ramon Jackson gave a presentation on elections in the City of
Detroit to the committee. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Clarence Baker, representing themselves.
Lory Parks, representing Verify the Vote.
Clinton Topp, representing themselves as a Detroit voter.
Theresa Williams, representing themselves as a Detroit voter.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:58
AM.
Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. PAULINE WENDZEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Wendzel.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips.
Absent: Reps. Coffia and Herzberg.
Excused: Reps. Coffia and Herzberg.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 04, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4124, HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129 before the
committee:
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4124
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled
"Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to
206.847) by adding sections 677a and 717a.
HB 4125
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to create a program that awards grants
to certain postsecondary schools in this state
that establish or expand certain educational
programs that lead to degrees or credentials
supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen
industries; and to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state officers and entities.
HB 4126
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to create a fund for a program that
awards grants to certain postsecondary
schools in this state that establish or expand
certain educational programs that lead to
degrees or credentials supportive of the
nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
state officers and entities.
HB 4127
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to
provide for the regulation and control of
public and certain private utilities and other
services affected with a public interest within
this state; to provide for alternative energy
suppliers and certain providers of electric
vehicle charging services; to provide for
licensing; to include municipally owned
utilities and other providers of energy under
certain provisions of this act; to create a
public service commission and to prescribe
and define its powers and duties; to abolish
the Michigan public utilities commission and
to confer the powers and duties vested by law
on the public service commission; to provide
for the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to provide
for the continuance, transfer, and completion
of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish
automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit
certain rate increases without notice and
hearing; to qualify residential energy
conservation programs permitted under state
law for certain federal exemption; to create a
fund; to encourage the utilization of resource
recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and
practices of providers of energy; to allow for
the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce
rates; to provide for appeals; to provide
appropriations; to declare the effect and
purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"
by amending section 10h (MCL 460.10h), as
amended by 2023 PA 245.
HB 4128
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled
"Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to
206.847) by adding section 678.
HB 4129
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to create a nuclear and hydrogen
graduate attraction and retention program to
award grants to certain graduates of a
postsecondary school who are employed in
this state at a qualified electric generation
facility after graduation; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to prohibit
the submission of false information and
prescribe penalties; to provide remedies; to
create certain funds; to provide for the
distribution of money from certain funds; and
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with no position on HB 4124, HB 4125,
HB 4126, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129, but due to the time constraints were unable to
speak:
Shane Peters, representing Bridgman Public School.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4124, HB 4125, HB 4126,
HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129, but did not wish to speak:
Justin Carpenter, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4124, HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4127,
HB 4128 and HB 4129, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4124. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4124 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Liberati and Andrews.
Nays: Reps. Brixie and Myers-Phillips.
Pass: None.
Representative Brixie requested a Point of Information regarding Shane Peter’s being unable to
give oral testimony on HB 4124, HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129.
At 9:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:10 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair replied to the Point of Information that Shane Peter’s submitted written testimony to
the committee in lieu of oral testimony.
Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 4125 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips.
Nays: None.
to allow the promulgation of rules.
Pass: None.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4126 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4127 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4128. The motion prevailed 15-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Brixie offered the following amendment to HB 4128:
1. Amend page 3, line 13, after "2040" by inserting "and are classified as real property under
the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.1 to 211.155, and subject to a valuation
under the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.1 to 211.155, that reflects use of
generally accepted appraisal principles, including, but not limited to, consideration of that
property's highest and best use".
Representative Brixie moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4128. The motion did not prevail 5-
10-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips.
Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie and Linting.
Pass: None.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4128 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Liberati and Andrews.
Nays: Reps. Brixie and Myers-Phillips.
Pass: None.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4129 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4007 and HB 4283 before the committee:
Representative Bohnak and Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4007 and HB 4283.
Questions and discussions followed.
Valerie Brader testified in support of HB 4007 and HB 4283.
Tom Carpenter, representing Marquette Board of Light and Power, Patrick Schillinger, Scott
Johnson and Richard Stasik, representing the Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corporation,
Dan Ruokolainen, representing Tilden Mine, Daniel Rader and Jeremy Thompson, representing
United Steelworkers Local 4674, Michael Grondz, representing the United Steelworkers Local
4950, and Anna Ediger and Ryan Korpela, representing Cleaveland-Cliffs, all testified in support
of HB 4007 and HB 4283. Questions and discussions followed.
Marty Fittante, representing Invest UP, testified in support of HB 4007 and HB 4283.
Mary Myers, representing the Lake Superior Community Partnership, testified in support of HB
4007 and HB 4283.
Senator McBroom testified in support of HB 4007 and HB 4283.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4007 and HB 4283,
but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
HB 4007
(Rep. Bohnak)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean
and renewable energy and energy waste
reduction act," by amending section 3 (MCL
460.1003), as amended by 2023 PA 235.
HB 4283
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean
and renewable energy and energy waste
reduction act," by amending sections 28, 29,
and 32 (MCL 460.1028, 460.1029, and
460.1032), sections 28 and 29 as amended
and section 32 as added by 2023 PA 235, and
by adding section 34.
Abby Wallace and Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Derrell Slaughter, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Jane Fitkin, representing the Citizens for a Safe and Clean Lake Superior.
Sara Green.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4007, but did not wish to speak:
Sue Brown, representing the United Steelworkers.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO.
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4007, but did not wish to speak:
Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of
Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4283, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4007 and HB 4283, but did not wish to
speak:
Manny Lentine, representing Marquette County.
Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Association.
Dean Gutzman, representing the UA Local 111 Upper Peninsula.
Jeremy Garza, representing Michigan Pipe Trades.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4007 and HB 4283, but did not wish
to speak:
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan.
Ben Poulson, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Denise Keele, representing the Michigan Climate Action Network.
Chris Gilmer-Hill, representing the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition.
Representative Prestin moved to excuse Representative Coffia and Representative Herzberg
from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting at
10:42 AM.
Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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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, Woolford and Young.
Absent: Reps. Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Excused: Reps. Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Representative Woolford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on the American Legion and the Michigan Coalition Service
Officer Program before the committee.
Tim Poxson, Dan Cooper, and Gary Easterling gave a presentation on the American Legion and
the Michigan Coalition Service Officer Program. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid a presentation on Veterans before the committee.
Doug Brinker gave a presentation on his experience as a veteran.
Representative Young moved to excuse Representative Byrnes, Representative Rheingans and
Representative Xiong 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
1:26 PM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Noon.
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 March 20, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4235, HB 4238, HB 4239, HB 4240, HB 4241 and HB 4242 before the
committee:
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
HB 4235
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to prohibit the use of certain
applications on government-issued devices; to
require public employers to take certain
actions related to prohibited applications; to
prohibit certain employees or officers from
downloading or accessing certain
applications; to provide exceptions; and to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local governmental officers and
entities.
HB 4238
(Rep. Jenkins-Arno)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1346.
HB 4239
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to prohibit state institutions of higher
education from entering into agreements with
foreign actors under certain circumstances; to
prohibit state institutions of higher education
from receiving grants and other items of value
from foreign actors under certain
circumstances; to require state institutions of
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4239. The motion prevailed
3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Bruck testified in support of HB 4239.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4235. The motion prevailed
3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Smit testified in support of HB 4235.
higher education to enter into gift agreements;
to establish reporting requirements for certain
gifts received by state institutions of higher
education and affiliate organizations from
certain foreign actors; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities; to
prescribe remedies; to prescribe civil
sanctions; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 4240
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to prohibit public bodies from receiving
gifts and grants from foreign actors under
certain circumstances; to prohibit public
bodies from entering into agreements with
foreign actors under certain circumstances; to
establish disclosure requirements for certain
gifts, grants, contracts, and other interests
relating to certain foreign actors; to prescribe
civil sanctions; to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state and local governmental
officers and entities; and to require the
promulgation of rules.
HB 4241
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled
"Michigan strategic fund act," (MCL
125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 7c.
HB 4242
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16213
and 20175a (MCL 333.16213 and
333.20175a), as amended by 2023 PA 62.
Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to HB
4238, HB 4239 and HB 4240.
Henry Duong, representing Rising Voices, testified in opposition to HB 4238, HB 4239 and HB
4240.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4235 with recommendation that the substitute (H-
1) be adopted and the bill then pass. The committee further recommended that the bill and
substitute be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4238. The motion prevailed
3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4238 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4239 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4240 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4241 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4242 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4233, HB 4234, HB 4235, HB 4238,
HB 4239, HB 4240, HB 4241 and HB 4242, but did not wish to speak:
Joseph Liu.
Yiyun Huang.
Bill O'Brien, representing Strangers No Longer.
Sheela Lal.
Sarah Tomas-Lemna.
Isabel Ayala.
Fanta Jatta, representing the Abisa.
Tasneem Diallo.
Brenda Maqdasi.
Karen Cardenas, representing the MI Poder.
Viviana Castelan Alamillo, representing the MI Poder.
Kurtis Fernandez, representing the APIA Vote Michigan.
Naoko Wake.
J. Wing.
Noreen Rodriguez.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
11:20 AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. MIKE HARRIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda
Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Schuette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4178 before the committee:
Representative Aragona and Chuck May, representing the National Association of Insurance and
Financial Advisors- Michigan, testified in support of HB 4178. Questions and discussions
followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4178, but did not wish to
speak:
Parker Fisher, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4178, but did not wish to speak:
Cathy Cooper, representing the National Association of Benefits and Insurance
Professionals.
Craig Puckett, representing the Big I Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4207, HB 4208 and HB 4179 before the committee:
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Noon.
Room 521, House Office
Building
HB 4178
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
1204c (MCL 500.1204c), as amended by
2017 PA 67.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4179, HB 4207 and HB
4208, but did not wish to speak:
Parker Fisher, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4207 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4208 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4179 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at
12:12 PM.
HB 4207
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3701 (MCL 500.3701), as amended by 2016
PA 276.
HB 4208
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
608 (MCL 500.608), as added by 2016 PA
276.
HB 4179
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2024a (MCL 500.2024a), as added by 1989
PA 68.
Representative Mike Harris, Chair
Dakota Soda
Acting Committee Clerk
dsoda@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, Weiss, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Absent: Reps. Scott, Arbit and Foreman.
Excused: Reps. Scott, Arbit and Foreman.
The Chair laid HB 4073 before the committee:
Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4073. Questions and discussions followed.
Chris Semrinec and Chief Jason Haines, representing the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources, testified in opposition to HB 4073. Questions and discussions followed.
Dan Harrington testified in support of HB 4073. Questions and discussions followed.
Mark Leboeuf testified in support of HB 4073.
Senator McBroom testified in support of HB 4073.
The Chair laid HB 4074 before the committee:
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4073
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental
protection act," by amending section 1602
(MCL 324.1602), as added by 1995 PA 60,
and by adding section 1507.
HB 4074
(Rep. Markkanen)
A bill to amend 1986 PA 109, entitled "An act
to prescribe certain powers and duties of
conservation officers; and to vest in
conservation officers certain powers,
Representative Markkanen testified in support of HB 4074. Questions and discussions followed.
Chris Semrinec and Chief Jason Haines, representing the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources testified in opposition to HB 4074. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Markkanen returned to answer questions from the committee.
Chris Semrinec and Chief Jason Haines returned to answer questions from the committee.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4074, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Dan Harrington.
Mark Leboeuf.
Senator McBroom.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Reps. Scott, Arbit, and Foreman from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at
1:29 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov
privileges, prerogatives, and immunities of
peace officers," (MCL 300.21 to 300.22) by
adding section 1a.


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson,
Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4155, HB 4156, HB 4157, HB 4158 and HB 4159 before the committee:
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
HB 4155
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1278e.
HB 4156
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections
1278a and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and
380.1278b), as amended by 2022 PA 105, and
by adding section 1278e.
HB 4157
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The
state school aid act of 1979," by amending
sections 11, 104, 104b, and 104c (MCL
388.1611, 388.1704, 388.1704b, and
388.1704c), section 11 as amended by 2024
PA 148, section 104 as amended by 2024 PA
120, section 104b as amended by 2018 PA
265, and section 104c as amended by 2021
PA 48, and by adding section 104d.
HB 4158
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections
Substitute (H-1) for HB 4159 was previously adopted on March 19th, 2025.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4156. 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.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4155 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: Rep. Weiss.
Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4156, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4156 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 6-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
Pass: Rep. Paquette.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4157, HB 4158, HB 4159, but did not
wish to speak:
Beth DeShone, representing the GLEP Education Fund.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4157 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
502, 503, 522, 552, and 1279g (MCL
380.502, 380.503, 380.522, 380.552, and
380.1279g), sections 502, 522, and 552 as
amended by 2023 PA 34, section 503 as
amended by 2024 PA 210, and section 1279g
as amended by 2016 PA 170.
HB 4159
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016
PA 170.
Pass: Rep. Paquette.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4158 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
Pass: Rep. Paquette.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4159 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wilson and Weiss.
Pass: Reps. Koleszar and Byrnes.
The Chair laid HB 4222, HB 4226, HB 4227, HB 4228 and HB 4258 before the committee:
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4227. 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.
Representative Schmaltz testified in support of HB 4222. Questions and discussion followed.
HB 4222
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1308b (MCL 380.1308b), as added by 2018
PA 436.
HB 4226
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire
prevention code," by amending section 19
(MCL 29.19), as amended by 2024 PA 36.
HB 4227
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1308g.
HB 4228
(Rep. Glanville)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1308f.
HB 4258
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 2013 PA 183, entitled
"Student safety act," by amending section 3
(MCL 752.913), as amended by 2020 PA 401.
Representative Linting testified in support of HB 4226. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Glanville testified in support of HB 4228. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4258. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Fairbairn testified in support of HB 4227. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Breen testified on HB 4222, HB 4226, HB 4227, HB 4228, and HB 4258.
Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4226, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4227, but did not wish to
speak:
Dave Ladd, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4226, HB 4228 and HB 4258, but did
not wish to speak:
Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4222, HB 4226, HB 4227, HB 4228 and
HB 4258, but did not wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists.
Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
11:26 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: All right. I want to welcome everybody and um the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Economic Opportunity will come to order.


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 8, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 1:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 102 (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Bayer, and Daley, a quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2025. Without
objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 102, and invited Sen. Wojno to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding SB 102:
Beth Wanless, Zillow - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 102:
Brian O’Connell, MI Association of County Treasurers - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 102 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Bayer, and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Moss, Shink and
Hoitenga were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:37 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
April 8, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, April 8,
2025, at 3:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 137 (Sen. Geiss).
2. Testimony regarding SB 138 (Sen. Moss).
3. Testimony regarding SB 139 (Sen. Klinefelt).
4. Presentation from the Michigan Department of Transportation regarding Asset Management.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Hertel, Chang, Bellino, and Victory, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Wojno,
McCann, McBroom, and Bumstead were excused from the meeting.
The Chair summarized SB 137 – SB 139.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 137 – SB 139:
Melissa Horste, Michigan Department of State – Support
The Chair invited the Michigan Department of Transportation’s COO Gregg Brunner to give a presentation
regarding the Department’s Asset Management.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 4:11 p.m.


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

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

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate