evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St.
Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Absent: Reps. Meerman and Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Meerman and Whitsett.
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 04, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 398 before the committee:
SB 398
(Sen. Bellino)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 6230 and
6234 (MCL 333.6230 and 333.6234), as added
by 2012 PA 501.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 398, but did not wish to speak:
Duane Brejak, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out SB 398 with recommendation that the bill be referred
to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St.
Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4902, HB 4903 and HB 4904 before the committee:
HB 4902
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by repealing section 18109
(MCL 333.18109).
HB 4903
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 18114
(MCL 333.18114), as added by 2019 PA 96.
HB 4904
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 18114
(MCL 333.18114), as added by 2019 PA 96;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
At 9:05 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:06 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson called the committee back to order.
Chair VanderWall, joined by Representative DeBoer, and Matthew Criado-Cano, representing the
office of Representative Meerman, testified in support of HB 4902, HB 4903, and HB 4904.
At 9:10 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson laid the committee at ease.
At 9:11 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4903 and HB 4904, but did not wish to
speak:
Dr. Sara Sue Schaeffer, representing the Michigan Licensed Professional Counselors
Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4903 and HB 4904, but did not wish to
speak:
Christopher DeBoer, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association.
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Duane Brejak, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
The Chair laid HB 5074 before the committee:
HB 5074
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16903,
18111, 18223, 18233, and 18509 (MCL
333.16903, 333.18111, 333.18223,
333.18233, and 333.18509), section 16903 as
amended by 2006 PA 388, section 18111 as
amended by 2019 PA 96, section 18223 as
amended by 2018 PA 24, section 18233 as
amended by 1994 PA 234, and section 18509
as amended by 2004 PA 61, and by adding
sections 18111a and 18227.
Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 5074. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5074, but did not wish to speak:
Duane Brejak, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representatives Meerman and Whitsett from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at
9:16 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Lightner.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone
Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Schuette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 04, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5281 before the committee:
HB 5281
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to regulate third-party litigation funding
transactions; to require disclosures in those
transactions; to establish the responsibilities of
litigation funding companies and of attorneys;
to require registration of litigation funding
companies; to impose fees; to provide for the
powers and duties of state governmental
officers and entities; to prescribe civil fines
and to provide remedies; and to require and
allow the promulgation of rules.
Representative Harris testified in support of HB 5281. Questions and discussions followed.
Judge Michael Warren, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5281.
Zach Rudat, representing the Michigan Alliance for Legal Reform, testified in support of HB
5281. Questions and discussions followed.
Phil Goldberg, representing the American Tort Reform Association, testified in support of HB
5281.
Mark Benrens, representing the US Chamber, Institute for Legal Reform, testified in support of
HB 5281.
Adam Eathington, representing the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), testified in support
of HB 5281.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5281, but did not wish to speak:
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Ken Morin, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan.
DaeSean Ashby, representing the Michigan Credit Union League.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors.
Christine Simon, representing the GR Chamber.
Shanda Greco, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
Ron Kendall, representing ABC of Michigan.
Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber.
Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association.
Patricia Herndon, representing the MI Bankers.
Ryan Tarrant, representing the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.
Jazmin Kay, representing UBER.
Remi Stone, representing The Doctors Company.
Tim Langholz, representing the NFIB.
Jack Trebtoske, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Karen Johnston, representing Toyota.
Rob Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Craig Puckett, representing the Big I Michigan.
Jase Bolger, representing the West Michigan Policy Forum.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5281, but did not wish to speak:
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Rob Elhenicky, representing the ARC Legal Funding.
The Chair laid HB 5465 before the committee:
HB 5465
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section
552c (MCL 750.552c), as added by 2005 PA
305.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5465. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope, Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bruck, testified in support of HB 5465.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5465, but did not wish to speak:
Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroads Association.
Joe Fedewa, representing DTE Energy.
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5465 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope, Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5515 before the committee:
HB 5515
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section
227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA
8.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5515. The motion prevailed 9-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter
and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hope and Breen.
Representative Hoadley testified in support of HB 5515. Questions and discussions followed.
Cyndi Twichell, representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 5515.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5515, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The Chair laid HB 5388 before the committee:
HB 5388
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section
224d (MCL 750.224d), as amended by 2018
PA 98.
Representative Slagh, testified in support of HB 5388. Questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:41 AM.
Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin,
Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and
Wooden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wortz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4708 before the committee:
HB 4708
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 362, entitled
"Michigan marina and boatyard storage lien
act," by amending section 5 (MCL 570.375),
as amended by 2016 PA 286.
Representative St. Germain, Nicki Polan, and Amy Crouchman, representing the Michigan
Boating Industries Association, testified in support of HB 4708. Questions and discussions
followed.
The Chair laid HB 5301 before the committee:
HB 5301
(Rep. Bohnak)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 40113 (MCL
324.40113), as added by 1995 PA 57.
Representative Bohnak and Steve Day, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs,
testified in support of HB 5301. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5301, but did not wish to
speak:
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5301, but did not wish to speak:
Beatrice Friedlander, representing Michigan Attorneys for Animals.
The Chair laid HB 5308 before the committee:
HB 5308
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 80124a (MCL
324.80124a), as amended by 2005 PA 271.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5308. The motion prevailed 10-0-7:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn and Wortz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Representative Borton and Bob Frye, representing the Michigan Waterfront Alliance, testified in
support of HB 5308. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5308, but did not wish to speak:
Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid HB 5680 before the committee:
HB 5680
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 47328 and 47330 (MCL
324.47328 and 324.47330), as added by 1995
PA 57.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5680. The motion prevailed 10-0-7:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn and Wortz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Representative Alexander and Randy Claramunt, representing the Michigan Department of
Natural Resources and Chief of the Fisheries Division, testified in support of HB 5680.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5680, but did not wish to speak:
Beatrice Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5680 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at
12:59 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Elections and Ethics submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), McCann, McMorrow, Camilleri, Cherry, Huizenga and Bumstead

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittee –

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

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

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: House Homeland Security and Foreign Influence Committee will come to order.


evidence_text: The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education and Community Colleges will come to order. Mr. Chair, will you


evidence_text: The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources will come to order.


location: Room 308, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JERRY NEYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 12, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Neyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Neyer, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans
and Skaggs.
Absent: Rep. Wortz.
Excused: Rep. Wortz.
Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Farm Bureau on March is Reading Month before
the committee.
Josh Scamlin, representing Michigan Farm Bureau and Nancy Nyquist, representing the Michigan
Blueberry Alliance gave a presentation on March is Reading Month. Questions and discussion
followed.
The chair laid a presentation from the United Dairy Industry of Michigan before the committee.
Joelene Griffin, representing the United Dairy Industry of Michigan, gave a presentation on
Michigan dairy and the care of dairy cows. Questions and discussions followed.
Ben Chapin, representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association, and Eric Crawford,
representing Country Fresh, gave a presentation to the committee on Michigan Dairy production.
Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Kunse moved to excuse Representative Wortz from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:33
AM.
Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 12, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
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 Brixie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5688 before the committee:
HB 5688
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," by amending section
2d (MCL 205.52d), as added by 2019 PA 143.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:36 AM, Majority Vice Chair Bohnak called the committee back to order.
Representative Hoadley testified in support of HB 5688. Questions and discussions followed.
At 10:39 AM, Majority Vice Chair Bohnak laid the committee at ease.
At 10:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Raj Lapsiwala, representing Instacart, testified in support of HB 5688. Questions and discussions
followed.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to
HB 5688. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5688, but did not wish to speak:
Maureen Watson-Bolger, representing DoorDash.
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Sean Sorenson-Abott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5688, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Association for Student Opportunity.
David Randells, representing Oakland Schools.
Jon Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at
10:52 AM.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 12, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
The Chair laid HB 5652 before the committee:
HB 5652
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL
600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2940a.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5652, but did not wish to speak:
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5652 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4848 before the committee:
HB 4848
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1509.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4848. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 4848. Questions and discussions followed.
Marquette County Sheriff George Zyburt testified in support of HB 4848. Questions and
discussions followed.
South Carolina State Representative Brandon Guffey testified in support of HB 4848.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified in support of HB 4848.
Emily and Doug Sluiter testified in support of HB 4848.
Stephanie Rodriguez-Torres and Brittany Millan-Torres testified in support of HB 4848.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4848, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan High School Athletic Association.
Kevin Polston, representing Kentwood Public Schools.
Dan Behm, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan.
Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association.
The Chair laid HB 4471 before the committee:
HB 4471
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act
to define the powers and duties of the county
boards of commissioners of the several
counties, and to confer upon them certain
local, administrative and legislative powers;
and to prescribe penalties for the violation of
the provisions of this act," by amending
section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by
2017 PA 204.
Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4471. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris testified in support of HB 4471.
Dan Pfannes, Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough, and Macomb County Sheriff Anthony
Wickersham, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association, testified in support of HB 4471.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4471, but did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriff's Association.
Emily Corwin, representing the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
10:03 AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 12, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5708 before the committee:
HB 5708
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 701 (MCL 436.1701), as
amended by 2020 PA 377.
Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 5708.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5708 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Dievendorf.
The Chair laid HB 5577 before the committee:
HB 5577
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 9, entitled "An act to
describe, define, and officially adopt certain
systems of coordinates for designating the
position of points on or near the surface of the
earth within this state," by amending sections
1, 1a, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 (MCL 54.231,
54.231a, 54.233, 54.234, 54.236, 54.237,
54.238, and 54.239), sections 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8,
and 9 as amended and section 1a as added by
1988 PA 154; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
Representative Neeley offered the following amendment to HB 5577:
1. Amend page 6, following line 22, by inserting:
"Enacting section 2. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 303 of
the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.".
Representative Neeley moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5577. The motion did not prevail
6-0-10:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson and Linting.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5577 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4931 before the committee:
HB 4931
(Rep. Bohnak)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open
meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL
15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4931. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4931 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565,
HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569 before the committee:
HB 5558
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to regulate the business of providing
earned wage access services; to require the
licensing of providers of earned wage access
services; to impose fees; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to
prescribe penalties; to require the
promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil
sanctions and provide remedies.
HB 5559
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 250, entitled "Money
transmission services act," by amending
section 4 (MCL 487.1004), as amended by
2018 PA 573.
HB 5560
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act
to regulate the time and manner of payment of
wages and fringe benefits to employees; to
prescribe rights and responsibilities of
employers and employees, and the powers and
duties of the department of labor; to require
keeping of records; to provide for settlement of
disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits;
to prohibit certain practices by employers; to
prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal
certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 408.471
to 408.490) by adding section 18a.
HB 5561
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section 901
(MCL 339.901), as amended by 2016 PA 167.
HB 5562
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled
"Consumer financial services act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 487.2052), as
amended by 2006 PA 252.
HB 5563
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1981 PA 70, entitled "An act
to regulate the collection practices of certain
persons; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state agencies; and to provide
penalties and civil fines," by amending section
1 (MCL 445.251), as amended by 2016 PA
168.
HB 5564
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
section 4012 (MCL 600.4012), as amended by
2015 PA 14.
HB 5565
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled
"Deferred presentment service transactions
act," by amending section 11 (MCL
487.2131).
HB 5566
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 162, entitled "Credit
reform act," by amending section 2 (MCL
445.1852), as amended by 1996 PA 419.
HB 5567
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 21, entitled
"Regulatory loan act," by amending section 20
(MCL 493.20).
HB 5568
(Rep. Herzberg)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 326, entitled "An act
to regulate the rate of interest of money; to
provide exceptions; to prescribe the rights of
parties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 438.31).
HB 5569
(Rep. Herzberg)
A bill to amend 1968 PA 259, entitled "An act
to define and regulate the practice of criminal
usury and to provide a penalty," (MCL 438.41
to 438.42) by adding section 1a.
Representative Bierlein testified in support of HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562,
HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569. Questions and
discussions followed.
Ben LaRocco, representing EarnIn, testified in support of HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561,
HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569. Questions
and discussions followed.
Andrew Welch, representing DailyPay, testified in support of HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB
5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569.
Questions and discussions followed.
Libby Benson, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program, testified in opposition to HB
5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567,
HB 5568 and HB 5569. Questions and discussions followed.
Monica Burks, representing the Center for Responsible Lending, testified in opposition to HB
5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567,
HB 5568 and HB 5569. Questions and discussions followed.
Molly Jones, representing Payactiv, testified in support of HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561,
HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569.
Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber, testified in support of HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560,
HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569.
Questions and discussions followed.
Max Raymond, representing the Chamber of Progress, testified in support of HB 5558, HB 5559,
HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and
HB 5569.
Ashley Urisman, representing the American Financial Council, testified in support of HB 5558,
HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB
5568 and HB 5569.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561,
HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569, but did not
wish to speak:
Anna Murphy, representing the United Way of Southwest Michigan.
Bobby Dorigo Jones, representing the Michigan Association of United Ways.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan (CEDAM).
Patrick Schaefer, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Todd Tennis, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5569, but did not wish to speak:
Bill Stone, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at
10:13 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 428, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 12, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 428, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Absent: Reps. Posthumus and Herzberg.
Excused: Reps. Posthumus and Herzberg.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4696 before the committee:
HB 4696
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled
"Guardianship assistance act," by amending
section 2 (MCL 722.872), as amended by 2023
PA 69.
Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 4696. Questions and discussions followed.
Bianca Miles, representing Michigan's Children and the Michigan Kinship Care Coalition,
testified in support of HB 4696.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4696, but did not wish to speak:
Chardaé Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Adam Stacey, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The Chair laid HB 4720 before the committee:
HB 4720
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending
sections 795 and 795a (MCL 168.795 and
168.795a), section 795 as amended by 2018
PA 127 and section 795a as amended by 1998
PA 215.
Representative Smit testified in support of HB 4720. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4720, but did not wish to speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
The Chair laid HB 4816 before the committee:
HB 4816
(Rep. Jenkins-Arno)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 281.
Representative Jenkins-Arno and Chris Miller, representing Planewave Industries, testified in
support of HB 4816. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4816, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The Chair laid HB 5227, HB 5228 and HB 5229 before the committee:
HB 5227
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2512 (MCL 339.2512), as amended by 2024
PA 122.
HB 5228
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2517 (MCL 339.2517), as amended by 2008
PA 91.
HB 5229
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2512d (MCL 339.2512d), as amended by 2016
PA 502.
Representative Fairbairn and Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in
support of HB 5227, HB 5228 and HB 5229. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5227, HB 5228 and HB 5229,
but did not wish to speak:
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 5104 and HB 5106 before the committee:
HB 5104
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled
"Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,"
by amending sections 102 and 402 (MCL
333.27102 and 333.27402), section 102 as
amended by 2021 PA 57 and section 402 as
amended by 2021 PA 161.
HB 5106
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,"
by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as
amended by 2023 PA 166.
Representative Grant and Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, testified in
support of HB 5104 and HB 5106. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 5234 before the committee:
HB 5234
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section
217c (MCL 257.217c), as amended by 2022
PA 224.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5234. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5234 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5234, but did not wish to speak:
Jimmy Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Representatives Posthumus and Herzberg from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
11:10 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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The Committee on Labor submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Natural Resources – Wednesday, March 18, 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, March 19, 2:30 p.m., or later immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

General Government – Thursday, March 19, 2:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-2768

LEO/MEDC – Wednesday, March 18, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

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

Universities and Community Colleges – Wednesdays, March 18 and March 25, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, March 19, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Energy and Environment – Thursday, March 19, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

Health Policy – Wednesday, March 18, 11:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5323

Oversight – Wednesday, March 18, 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314 (CANCELLED)

Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, March 19, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:06 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


Thursday, March 12, 2026

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evidence_text: Mhm. >> Thank you, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs will come to order. Will the clerk please call the roll for today's attendance? >> Chair Robinson. >> Here. >> Representatives Cabott. Maddock.


evidence_text: doing that. Um, good morning everybody. Um, like to call the meeting of the House Appropriation Subcommittee on Corrections Judiciary uh to order. Um, welcome everybody here and thank you committee members for being here on time. Um, and with that, uh, Madame Clerk, would you please call the role?


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Election Integrity was called to order by Chair Smit.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and
Xiong.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 03, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5717 before the committee:
HB 5717
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending section
373 (MCL 168.373).
Representative Wortz and Abe Dane, the Hillsdale County Clerk, testified in support of HB 5717.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5717, but did not wish to speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks.
The Chair laid HB 4765 before the committee:
HB 4765
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending
sections 493a, 493b, 495, 509gg, and 509ii
(MCL 168.493a, 168.493b, 168.495,
168.509gg, and 168.509ii), section 493a as
amended and section 493b as added by 2023
PA 268, sections 495 and 509gg as amended
by 2023 PA 258, and section 509ii as amended
by 2023 PA 257, and by adding section 496c.
A substitute (H-1) to HB 4765 was previously adopted at the March 3, 2026, meeting.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4765 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4765, but did not wish to speak:
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Sherri Boyd, representing the Arc Michigan.
Michelle Lindsay, representing Disability Rights Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:26
AM.
Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Noon.
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Pavlov moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 03, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
At 12:09 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:10 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak called the committee back to order.
Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid HB 5715 before the committee:
HB 5715
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act
to regulate the time and manner of payment of
wages and fringe benefits to employees; to
prescribe rights and responsibilities of
employers and employees, and the powers and
duties of the department of labor; to require
keeping of records; to provide for settlement of
disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits;
to prohibit certain practices by employers; to
prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal
certain acts and parts of acts," by amending
section 6 (MCL 408.476), as amended by 2012
PA 440.
Representative Schmaltz and T.J. Pierce, representing the National Guard Association of
Michigan, testified in support of HB 5715. Questions and discussion followed.
At 12:21 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid the committee at ease.
At 12:21 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5514 before the committee:
HB 5514
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to prohibit youth transportation
companies from using certain restraints while
transporting youths to certain qualified
residential treatment programs; to provide
exceptions; to provide civil sanctions; and to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
state and local governmental officers and
entities.
Representative Cavitt and Adam Hagedorn, representing the Office of Representative Cavitt,
testified in support of HB 5514. Questions and discussion followed.
The committee viewed a pre-recorded video from Paris Hilton, representing 11:11 Media Impact,
speaking in support of HB 5514.
Caroline Cole, representing the 11:11 Media Impact, testified in support of HB 5514. Questions
and discussions followed.
Representative Cavitt returned to answer questions from the committee.
Kyra Frankowski and Elizabeth Bennett-Faucett testified in support of HB 5514. Questions and
discussions followed.
Representative Cavitt returned to answer questions from the committee.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5514, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Newton, representing the 11:11 Media Impact.
Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5514. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4954 before the committee:
HB 4954
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1996 PA 195, entitled "Police
officer's and fire fighter's survivor tuition grant
act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3,
and 4 (MCL 390.1241, 390.1242, 390.1243,
and 390.1244), the title and sections 1 and 4 as
amended by 2012 PA 470 and sections 2 and 3
as amended by 2021 PA 127.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4954. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 4954 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4954, but did not wish to speak:
Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
12:58 PM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
REP. MARK TISDEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Finance was called to order by Chair Tisdel.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander,
Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5544, HB 5545, HB 5546, HB 5547, HB 5548, HB 5549, HB 5550 and HB
5552 before the committee:
HB 5544
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to regulate the business of money
transmission; to require the licensing of
persons engaged in the business of money
transmission; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local officers and
entities; to prescribe penalties and civil
sanctions; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5545
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled
"Consumer financial services act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 487.2052), as
amended by 2006 PA 252.
HB 5546
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled
"Deferred presentment service transactions
act," by amending section 2 (MCL 487.2122),
as amended by 2016 PA 140.
HB 5547
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 14p of chapter XVII (MCL 777.14p),
as amended by 2008 PA 528.
HB 5548
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled
"Consumer financial services act," by
amending section 5 (MCL 487.2055), as
amended by 2006 PA 252.
HB 5549
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled
"Consumer financial services act," by
amending section 6 (MCL 487.2056), as
amended by 2006 PA 252.
HB 5550
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled
"Consumer financial services act," by
amending section 10g (MCL 487.2060g), as
amended by 2006 PA 252.
HB 5552
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 326, entitled "An act
to regulate the rate of interest of money; to
provide exceptions; to prescribe the rights of
parties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," by amending section 1c (MCL 438.31c),
as amended by 1990 PA 94.
A substitute (H-1) to HB 5544 was previously adopted at the March 10, 2026, meeting.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5544, HB 5545, HB 5546, HB 5547, HB
5548, HB 5549 and HB 5550, but did not wish to speak:
Amy Miller, representing Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Daniel Lewis, representing the National Payroll Reporting Consortium.
Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 5544 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 9-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona
and Schuette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5545 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona
and Schuette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5546 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona
and Schuette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5547 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette and Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley and Young.
Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 5548 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona
and Schuette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.
Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5549 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona
and Schuette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5550 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona
and Schuette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Young and Paiz.
Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5552 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 10:47
AM.
Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. JAY DEBOYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Schriver, Woolford,
Lightner, St. Germaine, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and
Wegela.
Absent: Reps. Paquette and Rigas.
Excused: Reps. Paquette and Rigas.
Due to Representatives Paquette and Rigas being absent, the Chair elevated Representatives
Lightner and St. Germaine.
Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 10, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair made remarks on a letter sent to the committee from Representative Tsernoglou.
The Chair laid before the committee testimony from Susan Corbin, Director of the Michigan
Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.
Susan Corbin and Jayshona Hicks, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic
Opportunity, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Woolford moved to excuse Representatives Paquette and Rigas from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at
10:32 AM.
Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), Santana and Theis


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Outman

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, March 19, 2:30 p.m., or immediately following Session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

General Government – Thursday, March 19, 2:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, March 19, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Energy and Environment – Thursday, March 19, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5323

Labor – Thursday, March 19, 11:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, March 19, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:14 p.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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


evidence_text: Welcome everybody. The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Services will come to order. Clerk, will


evidence_text: [snorts] House Oversight Subcommittee on Child Welfare will come to order. Will the


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


evidence_text: >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Medicaid Behavioral Health will come to order. Mr. Clerk, will you please take the roll? >> Chairwoman Wierckam? >> Here. >> Vice Chair Green?


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller,
Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers,
Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Absent: Reps. DeSana, Steckloff and Martus.
Excused: Reps. DeSana, Steckloff and Martus.
Representative Maddock moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid presentations from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and
Budget before the committee.
Caleb Buhs, Chief Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and
Budget, gave a presentation on the Land Conveyance Process. Questions and discussion followed.
Heather Frick, Agency Services Director, and Jared Amboiser, Chief Procurement Officer, both
from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, gave a presentation on
MiTN. Questions and discussion followed.
Eric Swanson, Acting Chief Information Officer, and Jared Amboiser, Chief Procurement Officer,
both from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget, gave a
presentation on a proposed Digital Services Office. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid presentations on IT best practices for states before the committee.
Doug Robinson, the Executive Director for the Center for Digital Government, and Teri Tekai, the
Executive Director for the National Association of Chief Information Officers, gave a presentation
on IT best practices for states. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Maddock moved to excuse Representatives DeSana, Steckloff and Martus from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 10:31
AM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson,
Koleszar and Byrnes.
Absent: Rep. Weiss.
Excused: Rep. Weiss.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4477 before the committee:
HB 4477
(Rep. Steele)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1170c.
A substitute (H-1) for HB 4477 was adopted at the March 4th, 2026, meeting.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4477. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar
and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5646 and HB 5697 before the committee:
HB 5646
(Rep. Kelly)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1531k.
HB 5697
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1531k.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5646. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar
and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5697. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar
and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kelly testified in support of HB 5646. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5646, but did not wish to speak:
Robert LeFevre & Colby Cesaro, representing MI Independent Colleges & Universities.
Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center.
Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA.
John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5697, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Venessa Keesler, representing Launch Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5646 and HB 5697, but did not wish to
speak:
Steve Liedel, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan.
Jeff Cobb, representing EDTrust Midwest.
Beth DeShone, representing the MI Forward Network.
Melissa Horste, representing Mi LEAP.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 4477.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4477, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Schueller, representing the MI Association of Superintendents and Administrators.
Bob Kefgen, representing the MI Association of Secondary School Principals.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4477 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar
and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Weiss from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
10:58 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin,
Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and
Foreman.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4902, HB 4903 and HB 4904 before the committee:
HB 4902
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by repealing section 18109
(MCL 333.18109).
HB 4903
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 18114
(MCL 333.18114), as added by 2019 PA 96.
HB 4904
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 18114
(MCL 333.18114), as added by 2019 PA 96;
and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4902 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 4903 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4904 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5251 and HB 5252 before the committee:
HB 5251
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 109u.
HB 5252
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20106,
20109, 20115, and 20161 (MCL 333.20106,
333.20109, 333.20115, and 333.20161),
sections 20106 and 20161 as amended by 2024
PA 252, section 20109 as amended by 2015
PA 156, and section 20115 as amended by
2023 PA 209, and by adding part 219A.
At 9:07 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:10 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson called the committee back to order.
Representative VanderWall and Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 5251 and HB
5252. Questions and discussions followed.
At 9:22 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson laid the committee at ease.
At 9:23 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Jody Rogers, representing the The Kidz Club, testified in support of HB 5251 and HB 5252.
Questions and discussions followed.
Ann Marie Ramsey testified in support of HB 5251 and HB 5252.
Aaron Faist testified in support of HB 5251 and HB 5252.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5251 and HB 5252, but did not wish to
speak:
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at
9:46 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Hertel (C), Klinefelt and Theis


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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


evidence_text:
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators Cherry, Geiss and Runestad


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cavanagh (C), McCann, Camilleri, Cherry, Huizenga and Bumstead

Excused: Senator McMorrow

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittee –

Universities and Community Colleges – Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:26 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JERRY NEYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 19, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Neyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf,
Rheingans and Skaggs.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Vegetable Council before the committee.
Greg Bird, Jamie Clover Adams, & Chris Falak, representing the Michigan Vegetable Council,
gave a presentation on Michigan’s Vegetable Farming. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 5698 and HB 5699 before the committee:
HB 5698
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 3112 (MCL 324.3112),
as amended by 2018 PA 667.
HB 5699
(Rep. Johnsen)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding
section 3116a.
Representative Johnsen & Representative Meerman testified together in support of HB 5698 & HB
5699. Questions and discussion followed.
Josh Scramlin, representing the MI Farm Bureau, testified in support of HB 5698 and HB 5699.
Questions and discussions followed.
Nichole Biber, representing the Clean Water Action, testified in opposition to HB 5699.
Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to HB
5699. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5698 and HB 5699, but did not wish to
speak:
Dylan Gebhard, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Energy.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5698 and HB 5699, but did not wish to
speak:
Sara Horton Flokstra, representing Michigan Cattleman's Association.
Arend Elston, representing the Sanilac Creamery.
Diane Smith, representing the Michigan Apple Association.
Caitlin DeVries, representing Lakeshore Environmental Inc.
Amy Cohn, representing the Michigan Cherry Committee.
Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Chad Reenders, representing the Michigan Blueberry Advisory.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5699, but did not wish to speak:
Carolan Sonderegger, representing the Flow Water Advocates.
Ashley Flintoff, representing Friends of the Rouge.
Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes & Streams Association.
Charles Griffith, representing The Ecology Center.
Scott Troia, representing the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:46
AM.
Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 19, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
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 and Tate.
Absent: Rep. Coffia.
Excused: Rep. Coffia.
Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5688 before the committee:
HB 5688
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," by amending section
2d (MCL 205.52d), as added by 2019 PA 143.
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5688 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
8-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Grant and Brixie.
Representative Tate moved to excuse Representative Coffia from the meeting. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at
10:36 AM.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 19, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4848 before the committee:
HB 4848
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1509.
A substitute (H-1) to HB 4848 was previously adopted at the March 12, 2026, meeting.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4848 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 4471 before the committee:
HB 4471
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled "An act
to define the powers and duties of the county
boards of commissioners of the several
counties, and to confer upon them certain
local, administrative and legislative powers;
and to prescribe penalties for the violation of
the provisions of this act," by amending
section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by
2017 PA 204.
Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4471. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4471 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
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 5407 before the committee:
HB 5407
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2023 PA
150.
Representative Bruck and Melissa Alex testified in support of HB 5407. Questions and discussions
followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5407, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5407, but did not wish to speak:
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Derek Blumke, representing the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:18
AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 19, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Absent: Reps. Liberati, Whitsett and Dievendorf.
Excused: Reps. Liberati, Whitsett and Dievendorf.
Representative Rigas moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372 before the committee:
HB 5368
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," (MCL 722.641 to 722.645) by
adding section 1p.
HB 5369
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," (MCL 722.641 to 722.645) by
adding section 1m.
HB 5370
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending the title and
sections 1, 4, and 5 (MCL 722.641, 722.644,
and 722.645), the title as amended by 2019 PA
18, sections 1 and 4 as amended by 2022 PA
167, and section 5 as added by 1988 PA 314,
and by adding sections 1a, 1c, 1e, 1g, 1i, 1k,
and 1o.
HB 5371
(Rep. Scott)
A bill to amend 1971 PA 79, entitled "Age of
majority act of 1971," by amending sections 2
and 3 (MCL 722.52 and 722.53), section 2 as
amended by 1990 PA 104 and section 3 as
amended by 2022 PA 170.
HB 5372
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1915 PA 31, entitled "Youth
tobacco act," by amending section 2 (MCL
722.642), as amended by 2019 PA 18.
Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372.
Representative Young testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB
5372. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Scott testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372.
Questions and discussions followed.
Jodi Radke, representing the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, testified in support of HB 5368,
HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Questions and discussions followed.
Jeff Griffith, representing The Youth Connection, testified in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB
5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Wortz and Olivia Searls, intern for the Office of Representative Wortz, testified in
support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372.
Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Retailers Association, testified with a neutral position
on HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372.
Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association, testified in opposition to HB
5370. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB
5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371 and
HB 5372, but did not wish to speak:
Heidi Denton, representing herself as a parent.
Kara Hurvitz, representing the LGBTQIA Cancer Network.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
A'Lynne Dukes, representing herself.
Stephanie VanDerkooi, representing the Lakeshore Regional Entity.
Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Vickly Loveland, representing the Monroe County Substance Abuse Coalition.
Zahra Janoowalla, representing Parents Against Vaping.
Paul Steiner, representing Tobacco Free Michigan.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5368, HB 5369, HB 5370, HB 5371
and HB 5372, but did not wish to speak:
Steven Haddad, representing Breeze.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5368, HB 5369 and HB 5370, but did not
wish to speak:
Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan.
Ricki Torsch, representing herself.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5368, HB 5369 and HB 5370, but did
not wish to speak:
Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5370, HB 5371 and HB 5372, but did not
wish to speak:
Amanda Klein, representing the American Heart Association.
Kezia Ofosu Atta, representing the American Lung Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5368, but did not wish to speak:
A'Lynne Boles Dukes, representing the ABD Advocacy Agency LLC.
Representative Linting moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Dievendorf and Liberati 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


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 19, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 428, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer.
Absent: Reps. Liberati and Herzberg.
Excused: Reps. Liberati and Herzberg.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4901 before the committee:
HB 4901
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17211 and
17603 (MCL 333.17211 and 333.17603),
section 17211 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and
section 17603 as added by 2008 PA 524.
Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 4901. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4901 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4696 before the committee:
HB 4696
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled
"Guardianship assistance act," by amending
section 2 (MCL 722.872), as amended by 2023
PA 69.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4696 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4696, but did not wish to speak:
Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Families and Children.
Duane Breijak, representing the National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter.
The Chair laid HB 4720 before the committee:
HB 4720
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending
sections 795 and 795a (MCL 168.795 and
168.795a), section 795 as amended by 2018
PA 127 and section 795a as amended by 1998
PA 215.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4720. The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4720 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5104 before the committee:
HB 5104
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled
"Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,"
by amending sections 102 and 402 (MCL
333.27102 and 333.27402), section 102 as
amended by 2021 PA 57 and section 402 as
amended by 2021 PA 161.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5104. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5104 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5106 before the committee:
HB 5106
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,"
by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as
amended by 2023 PA 166.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5106 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5227 before the committee:
HB 5227
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2512 (MCL 339.2512), as amended by 2024
PA 122.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5227 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5228 before the committee:
HB 5228
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2517 (MCL 339.2517), as amended by 2008
PA 91.
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5228 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5229 before the committee:
HB 5229
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2512d (MCL 339.2512d), as amended by 2016
PA 502.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5229 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representatives Liberati and Herzberg from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
10:46 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

The Committee on Labor reported

Senate Bill No. 807, entitled

A bill to create the secure retirement savings program to provide retirement savings options for certain employees; to provide for the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; to require participation in the program by certain employers; to create the secure retirement savings program fund as a trust fund outside the state treasury consisting of employee retirement accounts; to establish the Michigan secure retirement administrative fund to pay program administrative expenses; to provide for civil fines; and to require the promulgation of rules.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

John Cherry

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Cherry, Camilleri and Cavanagh

Nays: Senator Albert

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Labor reported

Senate Bill No. 808, entitled

A bill to create the secure retirement savings board and prescribe its powers and duties.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

John Cherry

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Cherry, Camilleri and Cavanagh

Nays: Senator Albert

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


evidence_text:
The Committee on Labor submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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

The Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety reported

Senate Bill No. 626, entitled

A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled “Child protection law,” by amending sections 2, 7j, and 8 (MCL 722.622, 722.627j, and 722.628), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 67, section 7j as amended by 2022 PA 64, and section 8 as amended by 2022 PA 65.

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

Stephanie Chang

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson

Nays: None

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


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

Meeting held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

The Committee on Energy and Environment reported

Senate Bill No. 731, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” (MCL 460.1001 to 460.1232) by adding part 9.

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

Sean McCann

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck and Bellino

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

The Committee on Energy and Environment reported

Senate Bill No. 732, entitled

A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” (MCL 460.1001 to 460.1232) by adding sections 243, 244, 245, and 246.

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

Sean McCann

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Lauwers, Damoose, Outman, Hauck and Bellino

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


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

Meeting held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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


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

Meeting held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Klinefelt and Albert

Excused: Senators Bayer and Hauck


evidence_text:
The Appropriations Subcommittee on Corrections and Judiciary submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Shink (C), Santana and Outman

Excused: Senator Irwin

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Agriculture and Natural Resources – Wednesday, March 25, 12:15 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

General Government – Thursday, March 26, 11:00 a.m., or immediately following session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

LARA/DIFS – Wednesday, March 25, 12:30 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

LEO/MEDC – Wednesday, March 25, 3:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

Universities and Community Colleges – Wednesday, March 25, 9:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Wednesday, March 25, 2:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Economic and Community Development – Thursday, March 26, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721 (CANCELLED)

Health Policy – Wednesday, March 25, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5323

Local Government – Wednesday, March 25, 1:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:49 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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


evidence_text: The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs will come to order. Will the clerk please take the roll for today's attendance? Chair Robinson. Here. Representative Cabott. Here. Maddock. Rogers. Here.


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 9:15 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Bayer and Damoose

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 757, entitled

A bill to regulate addictive feeds on addictive internet-based services or applications; to regulate covered operators; to provide for parental consent; to prohibit certain acts related to addictive internet-based services or applications used by minors; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to require the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions and provide remedies.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Camilleri and Huizenga

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 758, entitled

A bill to establish standards and practices relating to certain online services; to prohibit certain acts and practices by covered online service providers related to certain online services; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to require the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Camilleri and Huizenga

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 759, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Camilleri and Huizenga

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 760, entitled

A bill to regulate operators of companion chatbots; to regulate offering companion chatbots to minors; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe civil sanctions and provide remedies.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Cavanagh, Irwin, McCann, Camilleri and Huizenga

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 2:15 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators Bayer and Daley


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Bayer

Scheduled Meetings

Appropriations –

Subcommittees –

Corrections and Judiciary – Thursday, March 26, 11:00 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

General Government – Thursday, March 26, 11:00 a.m., or later, immediately after session, Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑2768

MILEAP – Thursday, March 26, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

Economic and Community Development – Thursday, March 26, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721 (CANCELLED)

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:59 p.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Runestad

The Committee on Local Government reported

Senate Bill No. 553, entitled

A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending sections 703, 705, and 710 (MCL 125.4703, 125.4705, and 125.4710).

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

Veronica Klinefelt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Klinefelt, Wojno, Moss, Shink and Daley

Nays: None

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