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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 5,
2025
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 and Foreman.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Hoskins.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Hoskins.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4981 before the committee:
HB 4981
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16281,
16905, 18101, 18105, 18106, 18111, 18114,
and 18117 (MCL 333.16281, 333.16905,
333.18101, 333.18105, 333.18106,
333.18111, 333.18114, and 333.18117),
section 16281 as added and section 18117 as
amended by 1998 PA 496, section 16905 as
amended by 2006 PA 388, sections 18101 and
18111 as amended and sections 18106 and
18114 as added by 2019 PA 96, and section
18105 as amended by 2006 PA 429.
Representative Fairbairn, joined by Carol Berger, representing the Michigan Mental Health
Counselors Association, testified in support of HB 4981.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4981, but did not wish to speak:
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield-Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4399, HB 4593 and HB 4594 before the committee:
HB 4399
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17201,
17210, 17211a, and 17212 (MCL 333.17201,
333.17210, 333.17211a, and 333.17212),
sections 17201 and 17212 as amended and
section 17211a as added by 2016 PA 499 and
section 17210 as amended by 2021 PA 53, and
by adding section 17210a.
HB 4593
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16608
(MCL 333.16608), as amended by 2021 PA
12.
HB 4594
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16605
(MCL 333.16605), as amended by 2021 PA
12.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4593. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bierlein moved to report out HB 4593 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4594. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4594 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Prestin testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 4399.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4399, but did not wish to speak:
Barb Medvec, representing the American Nurses Association of Michigan.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Rocco Buyssi, representing the American Association of Retired Persons.
Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan.
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Ryan Sebolt, representing Michigan AFL-CIO.
Eric Simpson NP, representing himself.
Naila Russell, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
Jimmy Johnston AGACNP-BC, representing the University of Michigan School of Nursing.
Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons Michigan.
Patrick Crane DNP, RN, AGPCNP-BC, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse
Practitioners.
Bridget Chin MD, representing herself.
Dr. Fadi Kizy MD, representing themself.
Justin Grifka, representing himself.
Stacy Leik, representing the Economic Alliance of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4399, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Jacob Monestersky DO, representing himself.
Benjamin Bruinsma MD, representing himself.
Lauren English MD, representing herself.
Brittany Dutt, representing herself.
Dr. David Strong MD, PhD, representing himself.
Ken Bishop, representing himself.
Larisa Traill MD, FACEP, FAEM, representing herself.
Dr. Ginger Swiderski representing herself.
Deborah Pumarada, representing herself.
Tiffany Weiss-Feldkamp, representing herself.
Samuel Tweedie, representing himself.
Gregory Gafni-Pappas, representing himself.
Sanford Vieder, representing himself.
Amy Polk, representing herself.
Beth Kurt, representing herself.
Dr. Uju Madu MD, representing themselves.
Blesie Beaumier, representing themselves.
Sara Garmel, representing herself.
Andrew W. Messenger DO, representing himself.
Radhika Sheth, representing herself.
Kathy Wright, representing herself.
Dr. Sadasiva Reddy, representing themself.
Laura Sonntag, representing herself.
Ann Pemberton, representing herself.
James Mueller DO, representing himself.
Sara Rivard, representing herself.
Dr. Swati Mody, representing themselves.
Deborah Bickerstaff RT(R)(M)(ARRT), representing herself.
Elaine Flees, representing herself.
Tracie Lach RT(R), representing herself.
Cathy Cuny, representing herself.
Denise Collins, representing herself.
Dr. Brian LeCleir, representing himself.
Alexander Horbal DO, representing himself.
Alicia Muterspaugh, representing herself.
Julie Surhigh, representing herself.
Tracy Boon, representing themself.
Jacqueline Witters, representing herself,
Kenneth Lombardi MD, representing himself.
Amaya Cortimilia, representing herself.
Juliette Perzhinsky MD, representing herself.
Sarah Reimann, representing herself.
Dr. Jennifer Maxam Fenner, representing herself.
Anna Trostinskaia MD, representing herself.
Charles Guidot MD, representing himself.
Arthur J. Ronan DO, representing himself.
Dr. Zachary Beswick, representing himself.
Cori Kaatz, representing themselves.
Cecilia Li, representing herself.
Michael Mazza, representing himself.
Mark E. Meyer MD, representing himself.
Dr. Danelle Stabel, representing themself.
Jessica Wehrman RT(R), representing herself.
Dr. Owolabi Ogunneye, representing themself.
Revan Maragiri MD, representing themself.
Barb Hart, representing herself.
Marybeth Weber, representing herself.
Linda East, representing herself.
Jessica Kado, representing herself.
Kala Ramasamy MD, representing herself.
Amber Nettleton, representing herself.
Rakesh Saxena, representing themself.
Michael Swirtz, representing himself.
Dawn Keyser MA, RT(R)(M)(CT), ARRT, representing herself.
Dana Rowland, representing herself.
Matt Habrowski, representing himself.
C. Jeffrey Holmes MD, representing himself.
Francisco Lossio MD, FAAP, representing himself.
Lindsey Van Drunen, representing herself.
Sarah Cullum, representing herself.
Sunil Rangwani MD, representing themself.
Michael Gratson, representing himself.
Alexa Arvidson, representing herself.
Lauren Verhey, representing herself.
Cristen Laird DO, FACS, representing themself.
Dr. Ryan Keating, representing himself.
Teresa Pickford, representing herself.
Robert Muterspaugh, representing himself.
Mark Wright, representing himself.
Maisa Teff, representing themself.
Sara Chakel MD, FACEP, representing herself.
Hadlie Camarato, representing herself.
Barbara Hart, representing herself.
Dr. Anna Greenwood, representing herself.
Dr. Kathleen Kalata PhD, RN, S, MBA, representing herself.
Dr. Denis Lincoln, representing himself.
Omer Zaman, representing himself.
Tierra Byrd, representing themself.
Dr. Bonnie Taylor, representing herself.
Kathleen Gebarski, representing herself.
Petra Chamseddine, representing herself.
Dr. Sahar Galal, representing themself.
Mahesh Sharman, representing themself.
Ciri Dreisbach RVT, representing themself.
Ann Swinford MD, FACR, representing herself.
Amanda Gomes, representing herself.
Kenneth Buckwalter, representing himself.
Dr. James Neibling, representing himself.
Ishan Patel, representing themself.
Aspen Bicoll, representing themself.
Michael Perone, representing himself.
Tracey Olldashi, representing themself.
Juanita Rivera, representing herself.
Laura Ross MD, representing herself.
Arif Musa MD, representing themself.
Maha Abdallah, representing themself.
Jennifer DeMore, representing herself.
Laura Reese, representing herself.
Andy Moriarity, representing himself.
Sarab Sarah, representing themself.
Anhish Wasnik MD, representing themself.
Dr. Michelle Sakala, representing herself.
Alex Jessmore, representing themself.
Nancy Worgess, representing herself.
Sundar Veeramani, representing themself.
Vidya Pai, representing themself.
Joseph Junewick, representing himself.
Dr. Waseem Ullah, representing themself.
Dr. Pnina Rokhlin MD, representing themself.
Morgan Locke, representing themself.
Nancy Keipe Fody, representing herself.
Dr. Usha Bulusu, representing themself.
Wendy Biggs, representing herself.
Christopher McAdams MD, representing himself.
Dr. Katharine Scharer, representing herself.
Milan Pantelic, representing themself.
Rebecca Klisz-Hulbert MD, representing herself.
Dan DeWeert, representing himself.
Antony Hsu MD, representing himself.
Dr. James Pilkington, representing himself.
Tamara Moutsatson DO, representing herself.
Kathleen Nugent RDMS, RVT, representing herself.
Geoffrey Potts, representing himself.
Edward P. Fody MD, representing himself.
Christian Nageotte MD, representing himself.
Mercedes Adair, representing herself.
Aaron Kobernick, representing himself.
Emily Henning DO, representing herself.
Dr. William Truluck, representing himself.
Jessica Kado, representing herself.
Christine Schulte, representing herself.
Juliette Perzhinsky MD, representing herself.
Braily Beach RVT, representing themself.
Dr. Akshay Bhanot, representing themself.
Doha Amin, representing themself.
Xia Wang, representing themself.
Joseph M Masternick Jr DO, representing himself.
Mark Stewart, representing himself.
Jennifer Moss, representing herself.
Melanie Garbarino, representing herself.
Bobbi Cartwright RDMS RVT, representing herself.
Dr. Kelly O’Shea, representing herself.
Caroline Stevens, representing herself.
Kimberly Jacobsen MD, representing herself.
Dana Kerges, representing herself.
Mihai Iliesiu, representing themself.
Gayathri Iyer, representing themself.
Kim Boldt, representing herself.
Corey Worrall, representing himself.
Amardeep Mann, representing themself.
Darline Schultz, representing herself.
Kersti Bruining MD, representing herself.
Kathleen Dunkel MD, representing herself.
Medha Cherabuddi representing themself.
Dr. Jayne Courts, representing herself.
Lily Bourdeaux, representing herself.
Susan Louder, representing herself.
Katie White, representing herself.
Lisa Walker MD, representing herself.
Denelle Mohammed, representing herself.
David Fry, representing himself.
Edward Kresyman, representing himself.
David Whalen, representing himself.
Dr. Sanjay Murthy, representing himself.
Daniel Noujaim MD, representing himself.
Dr. Madhulata Reddy, representing themself.
Conchita D. Riparip MD, representing themself.
Karen Seaver MD, representing herself.
Jeanette M. Scheid MD, representing herself.
Siobhan Maxwell, representing herself.
Hunter Trafton, representing themself.
Rezart Karavidha RDCS, RVT, representing themself.
Aditya Shah, representing themself.
Todd Rexford MD, representing himself.
Dr. Willliam Kady, representing himself.
Prateek Bhatnagar, representing himself.
Tyler Wiegers, representing himself.
Dr. Arti Madhavan, representing themself.
Seti Belay, representing themself.
Brian Hanna DO, FACOS, representing himself.
Dr. Benjamin Glines, representing himself.
Dr. Madelon Krissoff, representing themself.
Dr. Beza Sahlie, representing themself.
Mark Pinto, representing himself.
Paul Hakim MD, representing himself.
Dr. Heather Mewes, representing herself.
Andrew Biondo DO, representing himself.
Daniel Arndt MD, representing himself.
Monica Yusishen MD, representing herself.
Ashok Vashishta, representing themself.
Sunil Rangwani MD, representing themself.
George T. Wescott, representing himself.
Krassimir Denchev, representing themself.
Jennifer Richmond, representing herself.
Dr. Tate Kern DO, representing themself.
Josh Suderman, representing himself.
Dr. Warren Lanphear, representing himself.
Matt Falkiewicz MD, representing himself.
Derek Rizzo, representing himself.
Molly O’Kane, representing herself.
Jeremy Roberts, representing himself.
Dr. Kristen Ludema, representing herself.
Laurel Moore, representing themself.
David Christainson, representing himself.
Dr. Katryna Peacock, representing herself.
Dr. Eric Royston, representing himself.
Dr. Kevin Qin, representing himself.
Syed Saad Ali, representing themself.
Heidi Leach, representing herself.
Mehdia Zaidi, representing themself.
Dillon Harp, representing himself.
Bram Dolcourt, representing himself.
Murray Rebner, representing himself.
Dr. Ronald Barry, representing himself.
Rita Ratani, representing herself.
Dr. Zeena Al-Rufaie, representing themself.
Joan Cramer, representing herself.
Mike Lentner, representing himself.
Bret Burlingame, representing himself.
Reid Mitchell DO, representing himself.
Marc Ydenberg MD, representing himself.
Daniel Ryan, representing himself.
Arvind Patel, representing themself.
Dr. Amy VH Blasen FACEP, representing herself.
Dr. Srivarsha Koripella, representing themself.
Kavita Rajkotia, representing themself.
Dr. Naveed Mahfooz, representing himself.
Manoharan Eustace, representing themself.
Praveen Kumar Kamaraju MD, representing themself.
Dr. Biren R. Shah, representing themself.
Kristin Nelsen MD, representing herself.
Amanda Morris, representing herself.
Shashi Sahai, representing themself.
Pamela Coffey MD, representing herself.
Rachel Reinert MD, PhD, representing herself.
Kristi Murphy MD, representing herself.
Thomas J. Veverka MD, representing himself.
Dr. Remington Nevin, representing themself.
Ryan Brang MD, representing himself.
Hema Govil, representing themself.
Anthony Zacharek MD, representing himself.
Benjamin Gluck, representing himself.
Tom Wenzlick, representing himself.
Calder Conner, representing himself.
Melinda Mitchell, representing herself.
Justin Grill, representing himself.
Nirmeen Chouaib, representing themself.
Sanford Vieder, representing himself.
Lauren Mamer, representing herself.
Robert L. Smith MD, representing himself.
McKenzie Farthing, representing herself.
Anna Hormann, representing herself.
Keisha Sexton, representing herself.
Dr. Virginia Skiba, representing herself.
Jennifer Cox, representing herself.
Joshua Mastenbrook, representing himself.
Michael Fill DO, FACEP, representing himself.
Dr. Dona Dunkin-Alba, representing themself.
Viktoria Koskenoja, representing herself.
Dr. Obianuju Madu, representing themself.
Cecilia Kraus-Horbal DO, representing herself.
Dr. Nonie Arora, representing themself.
Terry Kowalenko MD, representing themself.
Dr. Ryan Brown, representing himself.
Miriam Schteingart, representing herself.
Addison Tarjanyi, representing themself.
Bradford L. Walters MD, representing himself.
Jennifer Stevenson DO, representing herself.
David Bloom MD, representing himself.
Alan Janssen DO, representing himself.
Dr. Angela Pohl, representing herself.
Dr. James Mitchiner, representing himself.
Larry Junck MD, representing himself.
Bixi Zeng, representing themself.
Ryan J. Reece MD, FACEP, FAEMS, representing himself.
Geoffrey M. Remes, representing himself.
Michael Lewis, representing himself.
Dr. Shivang Patel, representing themself.
Tiffany Kim, representing herself.
Rodames Dedicatoria MD, representing themself.
Dr. Margaret Enell, representing herself.
Brian Kirschner, representing himself.
Dr. Paul W. Brown, representing himself.
Wael Hakmeh, representing themself.
Dr. Ekaterina Tkachenko, representing themself.
Adam Kelly, representing himself.
Joan M. Cramer, representing herself.
R. Evey Aslanian, representing themself.
Raafay Sophie MD, representing themself.
Arathi Goldsmith, representing themself.
David R. Pennes MD, representing himself.
Bruce Stewart, representing himself.
Paul Polyak, representing himself.
Brittany Garza DO, representing herself.
Dr. Jerome Seid, representing himself.
Dr. Ridhu C. Burton, representing themself.
Steve Vance MD, representing himself.
Taylor Gaudard, representing themself.
Timothy Daum MD, representing himself.
Dr. Sujata Bhave, representing themself.
Shannon Bieliauskas, representing herself.
Dr. Laurie Daum, representing herself.
Gjon Dushaj, representing themself.
Michael Sandler, representing himself.
Dr. Asra Hamzavi, representing themself.
Roya Caloia, representing themself.
Brett Gerstner, representing himself.
Dr. Chad Kovala, representing himself.
Dr. Nicole Van Allen Horne, representing herself.
Amy Brode, representing herself.
Thomas Miller MD, MS, representing himself.
David Salama, representing himself.
Catherine Matthews, representing herself.
Daniel Mekasha MD, representing himself.
Joseph Syed, representing himself.
Justin Gatt, representing himself.
Bixi Zeng, representing themself.
Jayesh Thawani, representing themself.
Curtis Cummins, representing himself.
Robert L. Smith MD, representing himself.
Ronald C. Tomas MD, representing himself.
Robin D. Kelmenson MD, representing themself.
Kelly Kennell MD, representing herself.
Sasha P. Savage MD, representing herself.
Eric McDowell, representing himself.
Nita M. Kulkarni MD, representing themself.
Dr. Marissa Baca, representing herself.
Joshua Meyerson, representing himself.
Irene Kazmers, representing herself.
Amy Ferguson, representing herself.
Jennifer Cox, representing herself.
Francisco Lossio, representing himself.
John Kulczycki, representing himself.
Mina Wassef, representing herself.
Dr. Danelle Stabel, representing herself.
Mary Benedict MD, representing herself.
Brandy Hawkins RDMS, representing herself.
Sally McFarlane-Parrott MD, representing herself.
Dean McFarlane-Parrott MD, representing himself.
Karol Zakalik MD, representing themself.
Dr. Manal Assi, representing themself.
Ting Li MD, representing themself.
Dr. Jilian Danitz, representing themself.
Jessica Bright, representing herself.
Dr. Matt Dellaquila, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists.
Nedil Aldarondo-Antonini MD, FAAD, representing themself.
Brian Goldsmith, representing himself.
Ryan Lilly, representing himself.
Meagan Crofoot, representing herself.
Dr. Diane Traenkle, representing herself.
Ron Stallworth, representing the Michigan Radiological Society.
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Dr. Matt Sardelli, representing the Michigan Orthopedic Society.
Dr. Michael Gratson, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Mary Kay Makarewicz, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology.
Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Catarina Stromberg, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American College of
Cardiology.
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Steve McGraw, representing himself.
Todd Durham, representing himself.
Ted J. Gasowski DO, representing himself.
Diana Guerrero-Betancourt MD, FCEP, representing herself.
Shyam Mahesh, representing themself.
David Ahee MD, FACEP, representing himself.
Caroline Sobota, representing herself.
Tracy Boon, representing themself.
Dr. Hafez Bazzi, representing themself.
Patricia James-Warner RDMS, representing herself.
Rose Kuo, representing herself.
Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin,
Robert Edwards MD, representing himself.
Caleb David, representing himself.
Stephanie Mikulski, representing herself.
Kyle Ahonen, representing himself.
Chirag Patel MD, representing himself.
Shabber H. Syed MD, representing themself.
Ryan Joseph Kenerson, representing himself.
Dr. Zachary Beswick, representing himself.
Daniel Macek MD, representing himself.
Cody Mittig, representing himself.
Catharine Karam, representing herself.
Kathleen Doody, representing herself.
Brett Kucej MD, representing himself.
Allison Close, representing herself.
Courtney Garlick, representing herself.
Grace Tremonti, representing herself.
Beth Freeby, representing herself.
Taylor Parnall MD, representing themself.
Jeffrey McClure, representing himself.
Susan Ervine, representing herself.
Jeffrey Savin, representing himself.
Eric Payne, representing himself.
Polya Baghelai, representing themself.
Anjali Mander, representing herself.
Shan Ansari, representing themself.
Brandy Connor, representing herself.
Justin Reagan, representing himself.
Orrie Close, representing themself.
Christopher Mianecki, representing himself.
Mary Kassa, representing herself.
Reham Haroun, representing themself.
Kevin Brown, representing himself.
Zenon Zarewych, representing themself.
John Freeby MD, representing himself.
Dr. Ryan Kuhnlein MD, representing himself.
Andrew Forsyth, representing himself.
Brian Fedeson, representing himself.
Dr. Lauren Mittig, representing herself.
Suzanne Shepherd, representing herself.
Dr. Kelly Kennell, representing herself.
Karol Zakalik MD, representing herself.
Lydia Mansour, representing herself.
Sonal Joshi, representing themself.
Lindsay Busby, representing herself.
Maryam Hosseini RDMS, representing herself.
Melissa Ianitelli, representing herself.
Noah Carey, representing himself.
Micheal Albdewi, representing himself.
Deborah Jeffries, representing herself.
Caroline Daly, representing herself.
James Bishop, representing himself.
Anna Rehberg, representing herself.
Dr. Nathan Goymerac, representing himself.
Douglas Stayer MD, representing himself.
Emily Sheeran, representing herself.
Dr. Manal Assi, representing themself.
Geeta Rastogi, representing themself.
Hailey Carruuthers, representing herself.
Susan Ivanovic, representing herself.
Elizabeth Kranyak, representing herself.
Dr. Christine Eleanor Henry, representing herself.
Dr. Julianne Hall, representing herself.
Dr. Siri Holton, representing herself.
Arqam Husain, representing themself.
Wajahat Mohammed, representing themself.
Jeffrey Stuart DO, representing himself.
Matt Habrowski, representing himself.
Jared Tippett, representing himself.
Miles Lewis, representing himself.
Jeremy Strohkirch, representing himself.
Justin Winkler, representing himself.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4399, but did not wish to
speak:
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Hospital Association.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4399. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4399 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 12-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine,
Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman.
Nays: Rep. DeBoer.
Pass: Rep. Bierlein.
Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Neeley and Hoskins 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
9:15 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, November 5,
2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Lightner.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone
Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4481, HB 4482 and HB 4483 before the committee:
HB 4481
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act
to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms,
gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices; to prohibit the buying,
selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices without a license or other
authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of
firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local agencies; to
prohibit certain conduct against individuals
who apply for or receive a license to carry a
concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to
prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts
of acts inconsistent with this act," (MCL
28.421 to 28.435) by adding section 5p.
HB 4482
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act
to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms,
gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices; to prohibit the buying,
selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices without a license or other
authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of
firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local agencies; to
prohibit certain conduct against individuals
who apply for or receive a license to carry a
concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to
prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts
of acts inconsistent with this act," (MCL
28.421 to 28.435) by adding section 5q.
HB 4483
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act
to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms,
gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices; to prohibit the buying,
selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices without a license or other
authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of
firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local agencies; to
prohibit certain conduct against individuals
who apply for or receive a license to carry a
concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to
prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts
of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending
section 5c (MCL 28.425c), as amended by
2015 PA 3.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4481, HB 4482 and HB 4483, but did not
wish to speak:
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4481 with recommendation. 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 Wozniak moved to report out HB 4482 with recommendation. 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 Harris moved to report out HB 4483 with recommendation. 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.
The Chair laid HB 4211 before the committee:
HB 4211
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," by amending
section 83 (MCL 791.283), as amended by
2016 PA 344.
Chair Lightner testified in support of HB 4211.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4211, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Lehman, representing the Center for Transformation.
Jennifer Gougeon-Catarino, representing the Center for Transformation.
Conrad M. Aumann ll, representing the National Lifers of America.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Kay Perry, representing MI-CURE.
Joseph Meyer, representing A Brighter Way.
Wanda Csiki, representing herself.
Fred Welch, representing the Center for Transformation.
Jim Walters, representing himself.
Kristin Burgard, representing herself.
Jessica Cortez, representing herself.
Judy Collins, representing herself.
Mona Khaled, representing herself.
Kyle Zawicki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Harvey Santana, representing the Alliance for Safety & Justice.
Tony Gant, representing the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration.
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Jessica Zimbelman, representing the State Appellate Defender Office.
Nicole Porter, representing The Sentencing Project.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4211. 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 Wozniak moved to report out HB 4211 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
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 4334 and HB 4335 before the committee:
HB 4334
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 303, 320a, 601c, and 653a (MCL
257.303, 257.320a, 257.601c, and 257.653a),
section 303 as amended by 2024 PA 42,
section 320a as amended by 2023 PA 39,
section 601c as added by 2001 PA 103, and
section 653a as amended by 2018 PA 349, and
by adding sections 79g and 79h; and to repeal
acts and parts of acts.
HB 4335
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 12e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12e),
as amended by 2011 PA 59.
Representative Rogers and Representative Wendzel testified in support of HB 4334 and HB 4335.
Questions and discussions followed.
Paul Runnels, representing the Chain Gang Bicycle Club, testified in support of HB 4334 and HB
4335.
John Waterman, Taria Siuis, Shawn Kohsmann, and Conor Waterman testified in support of HB
4334 and HB 4335.
Andrew Rohrer, Executive Director, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists, testified in
support of HB 4334 and HB 4335.
Barb Anderson, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists, testified in support of HB 4334
and HB 4335.
Stephanie Campbell, representing themself and David O'Brien II, testified in support of HB 4334
and HB 4335.
Paul Symanski, representing themself, testified in support of HB 4334 and HB 4335.
Jeffrey Carek, representing themself, testified in support of HB 4334 and HB 4335.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4334 and HB 4335, but did not wish to
speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Jessica Lanave, representing the family.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4334 and HB 4335, but did not wish to
speak:
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4284 before the committee:
HB 4284
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act
to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms,
gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices; to prohibit the buying,
selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices without a license or other
authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of
firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local agencies; to
prohibit certain conduct against individuals
who apply for or receive a license to carry a
concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to
prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts
of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending
section 5l (MCL 28.425l), as amended by 2017
PA 95.
Representative Paquette testified in support of HB 4284. Questions and discussions followed.
Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4284.
Nick Buggia, representing the NRA, testified in support of HB 4284.
Casey Armitage, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4284.
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO),
testified in support of HB 4284.
Mary Jankovich, representing Women for Gun Rights, testified in support of HB 4284.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4334 and HB 4335, but did not wish to
speak:
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments
(SEMCOG).
The Chair laid HB 4947 and HB 4948 before the committee:
HB 4947
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 7340 and
7340a (MCL 333.7340 and 333.7340a),
section 7340 as added by 2006 PA 261 and
section 7340a as amended by 2014 PA 275.
HB 4948
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 13m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m),
as amended by 2016 PA 549.
Representative BeGole and Representative McFall testified in support of HB 4947 and HB 4948.
Questions and discussions followed.
Carlos Gutierrez, representing the Consumer Healthcare Product Association, testified in support
of HB 4947 and HB 4948.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4947 and HB 4948, but did not wish to
speak:
Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:54 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, November 5,
2025
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, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Absent: Rep. Arbit.
Excused: Rep. Arbit.
Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4855 before the committee:
HB 4855
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 43510 (MCL
324.43510), as amended by 2013 PA 108.
Representative Prestin testified on the proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4855.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4855. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4855, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 4855 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 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4937 before the committee:
HB 4937
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 43528 (MCL
324.43528), as amended by 2013 PA 108.
Representative Fairbairn testified on the proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4937.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4937. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4937, but did not wish to
speak:
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4937 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4822 before the committee:
HB 4822
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 501 (MCL 324.501).
Representative Fairbairn testified on the proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4822.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4822. The motion prevailed
14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Wortz.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4822, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Golding and Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4822 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5115 and HB 4940 before the committee:
HB 5115
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a,
21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515,
21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524,
and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503,
324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510,
324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515,
324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519,
324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and
324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510,
21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended
by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d
as amended and section 21519a as added by
2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and
sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as
amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts
and parts of acts.
HB 4940
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a,
21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515,
21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524,
and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503,
324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510,
324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515,
324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519,
324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and
324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510,
21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended
by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d
as amended and section 21519a as added by
2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and
sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as
amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts
and parts of acts.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4940. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5115. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 12:14 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:15 PM, Majority Vice Chair St. Germaine called the committee back to order.
Representative Martin and Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 4940 and HB 5115.
Questions and discussions followed.
At 12:16 PM, Majority Vice Chair St. Germaine laid the committee at ease.
At 12:17 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association, testified in support of HB 4940
and HB 5115. Questions and discussions followed.
Dylan Gebhard and Bob Reisner, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great
Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of HB 4940 and HB 5115.
Representative McFall moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at
12:28 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building

Present: Senator Theis

Absent: Senators Wojno, Bayer, McMorrow and Runestad


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators Wojno, Hauck and Runestad

Scheduled Meetings

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety and House Judiciary, Joint – Thursday, November 13, 9:00 a.m., Room 352, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5176

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:02 a.m.

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators McCann, Shink and Outman

The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture reported

Senate Bill No. 685, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 36109b.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sue Shink

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture reported

Senate Bill No. 686, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36110 (MCL 324.36110), as amended by 2016 PA 265.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sue Shink

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture reported

Senate Bill No. 687, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36206 (MCL 324.36206), as amended by 2002 PA 75.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sue Shink

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture reported

Senate Bill No. 688, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36103 (MCL 324.36103), as amended by 2003 PA 36.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sue Shink

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture reported

Senate Bill No. 689, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36111 (MCL 324.36111), as amended by 2016 PA 265.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sue Shink

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture reported

Senate Bill No. 690, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36109 (MCL 324.36109), as amended by 2016 PA 265.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sue Shink

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture reported

Senate Bill No. 699, entitled

A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 36202 (MCL 324.36202), as amended by 2016 PA 265.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sue Shink

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Shink, Cherry, Singh and Polehanki

Nays: Senator Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


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evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 6, 2025
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, Brixie and
Tate.
Absent: Reps. Grant and Coffia.
Excused: Reps. Grant and Coffia.
Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513 before the committee:
HB 4510
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled "Public
employee retirement system investment act,"
(MCL 38.1132 to 38.1141) by adding section
19c.
HB 4511
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to prohibit the banning, provision of
permitting or licensure requirements, or
provision of other impairments of or for the
holding of digital assets; to prohibit the
advocacy or support through certain actions by
certain state governmental officers and entities
of a central bank digital currency by the United
States government; to prohibit the imposition
of prohibitions on the operation of certain
nodes related to blockchain protocols, certain
transfers of digital assets on blockchain
protocols, or the participation in staking on
certain blockchain protocols; to prohibit
certain civil liability; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
HB 4512
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 61601, 61603, and
61604 (MCL 324.61601, 324.61603, and
324.61604), as added by 1995 PA 57, and by
adding sections 61609, 61611, 61613, 61615,
61617, 61619, and 61621.
HB 4513
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," by amending sections 30,
623, and 815 (MCL 206.30, 206.623, and
206.815), section 30 as amended by 2023 PA 4
and section 623 as amended and section 815 as
added by 2021 PA 135.
Representative Posthumus testified in support of HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513.
Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513.
Representative McFall testified in support of HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513.
Questions and discussions followed.
Amber Harris and Bryce McDowell, representing the Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council, testified in
support of HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513. Questions and discussions followed
Tom McCarthy, representing Satoshi Action Fund, testified in support of HB 4511. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4510 and HB 4511, but
due to time constraints were unable to speak:
Elizabeth Hansson, representing Stand With Crypto.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4512 and HB 4513, but
due to time constraints were unable to speak:
Adam Zientarski, representing the Michigan Blockchain Council.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4510, but did not wish to
speak:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4510, but did not wish to speak:
Bryce McDowell, representing the Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4511, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Edwards, representing the Bitcoin Depot.
Bryce McDowell, representing the Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4510, HB 4512 and HB 4513, but did not
wish to speak:
Tom McCarthy, representing Satoshi Action Fund.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513,
but did not wish to speak:
Kjeld Thomsen, representing the Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB
4513, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Marta Johnson, representing Climate Cabinet.
The Chair laid HB 4492 before the committee:
HB 4492
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled
"Improved workforce opportunity wage act,"
by amending section 4d (MCL 408.934d), as
amended by 2025 PA 1.
Representative Mueller and John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging
Association, testified in support of HB 4492. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4492, but did not wish to speak:
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Representative BeGole moved to excuse Representatives Grant and 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
11:44 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, November 6, 2025
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 McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4757 before the committee:
HB 4757
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1943 PA 20, entitled "An act
relative to the investment of funds of public
corporations of the state; and to validate
certain investments," by amending sections 1,
5, 7, and 7a (MCL 129.91, 129.95, 129.97, and
129.97a), section 1 as amended by 2012 PA
152, section 5 as added by 1997 PA 196,
section 7 as added by 2008 PA 220, and
section 7a as added by 2008 PA 404.
Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4757.
John Globensky, City Treasurer of Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 4757. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4757, but did not wish to speak:
Jeff Anderson, representing the Michigan Class Local Government Investment Pool.
The Chair laid HB 4085 and HB 4087 before the committee:
HB 4085
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
"Michigan zoning enabling act," (MCL
125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section 515.
HB 4087
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," by amending
section 351 (MCL 18.1351) and by adding
section 351a.
Representative Posthumus testified in support of HB 4085 and HB 4087. Questions and discussion
followed.
Kevin Wysocki, representing Anchorage Digital, testified in support of HB 4087.
Tom McCarthy, representing Satoshi Action, testified in support of HB 4085 and HB 4087.
Questions and discussions followed.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to HB 4085.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4085 and HB 4087, but did not wish to
speak:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4085, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Marta Johnson, representing Climate Cabinet.
Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The Chair laid HB 4805, HB 4806, HB 4807 and HB 4808 before the committee:
HB 4805
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 249, entitled "An act
to establish the state children's trust fund in the
department of treasury; and to provide certain
powers and duties of the department of
treasury with respect to the trust fund," by
amending section 1 (MCL 21.171), as
amended by 2014 PA 306.
HB 4806
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section
811j (MCL 257.811j), as amended by 2006 PA
562.
HB 4807
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled "Child
abuse and neglect prevention act," by
amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, 9, 10,
and 12 (MCL 722.602, 722.603, 722.604,
722.609, 722.610, and 722.612), section 2 as
amended by 2018 PA 60 and section 4 as
amended by 2005 PA 82.
HB 4808
(Rep. Posthumus)
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 Harris moved to report out HB 4805 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4806 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4807. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4807 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.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4808 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 349 and SB 350 before the committee:
SB 349
(Sen. Polehanki)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016
PA 170.
SB 350
(Sen. Polehanki)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The
state school aid act of 1979," by amending
section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended
by 2018 PA 265.
Representative Harris moved to report out SB 349 with recommendation that the bill be referred to
the Committee on Education and Workforce. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out SB 350 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
10:01 AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 6, 2025
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, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf.
Absent: Reps. Wendzel, Whitsett, Neeley and Grant.
Excused: Reps. Wendzel, Whitsett, Neeley and Grant.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4911 before the committee:
HB 4911
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
1101, 1111, and 1112 (MCL 339.1101,
339.1111, and 339.1112), sections 1101 and
1112 as amended by 1984 PA 25 and section
1111 as amended by 1988 PA 463.
Representative Schmaltz and Vinicius Assuncao, representing the Office of Representative
Schmaltz, testified in support of HB 4911. Questions and discussions followed.
Michael Jordan, representing The Mobile Barber Company, testified in support of HB 4911.
Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 4501 before the committee:
HB 4501
(Rep. Mueller)
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 Mueller testified in support of HB 4501. Questions and discussions followed.
Derek Sova and Claire Patterson, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, testified in
support of HB 4501. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4501, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
The Chair laid HB 4678 and HB 4679 before the committee:
HB 4678
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled
"Weights and measures act," (MCL 290.601 to
290.635) by adding section 28g.
HB 4679
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled
"Weights and measures act," by amending
sections 10 and 28c (MCL 290.610 and
290.628c), section 28c as amended by 2022
PA 273.
At 9:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn called the committee back to order.
Chair Aragona and Representative Liberati testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679.
At 9:38 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn laid the committee at ease.
At 9:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Kevin Green, representing the American Rental Association, testified in support of HB 4678 and
HB 4679. Questions and discussions followed.
Scott Irwin, representing Delux Rental, Inc., testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679.
Questions and discussions followed.
Kyle Keeley, representing Chet's Rent All, testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679.
Questions and discussions followed.
Heath Colley, representing Sunbelt Rentals, testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679, but did not wish to
speak:
Bruce Jones, representing Allied Equipment Rental, Inc.
Nick Roslund, representing Rent-Rite, Inc.
Lori Gardner, representing Rent Smart, LLC.
Jonathan Quirk, representing Ever-Joy Rent All Company.
Gary Booms, representing Booms Rent-All.
Zachary Mancour, representing Allied Equipment Rental.
Louis DiPonio, representing Canton Canopies, Inc.
Matt Cregg, representing Redi Rental.
Suzique Couture, representing T.C. Rentals, Inc.
Tim Korthals, representing HP Forklifts.
Don Mejeur, representing D & A Rental Depot, Inc.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4678 and HB 4679, but did not wish to
speak:
Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
The Chair laid HB 5059 before the committee:
HB 5059
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL
436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section
609k.
Representative Hoadley testified in support of HB 5059. Questions and discussions followed.
Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association, testified in support of HB 5059.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5059, but did not wish to speak:
Randy Barnhart, representing Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits.
Megan Jackson, representing Pernod Ricard.
Sam Awdish, representing Wes Brands.
Rob Elhenicky, representing Diageo.
Dennis Weiss, representing Weiss Distilling.
Jim Moran, representing Luxco Distilling.
Brian Pizzuti, representing RNDC Distributing.
Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS).
David Martin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel, Whitsett, Neeley and Grant
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
10:04 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, November 6, 2025
11:00 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, Witwer, Liberati
and Herzberg.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4926 before the committee:
HB 4926
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16211,
16216, and 16238 (MCL 333.16211,
333.16216, and 333.16238), section 16211 as
amended and section 16238 as added by 1993
PA 79 and section 16216 as amended by 2014
PA 413, and by adding section 16211a.
Representative Witwer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4926. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs,
testified in opposition to HB 4926.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4926 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5127 before the committee:
HB 5127
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act
to provide for the protection of children
through the licensing and regulation of child
care organizations; to provide for the
establishment of standards of care for child
care organizations; to prescribe powers and
duties of certain departments of this state and
adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending
section 8e (MCL 722.118e), as added by 2022
PA 113.
At 11:13 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:14 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona called the committee back to order.
Representative Schuette and Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of
Michigan, testified in support of HB 5127. Questions and discussions followed.
At 11:19 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona laid the committee at ease.
At 11:20 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4915 before the committee:
HB 4915
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 16149.
Representative Maddock and Dr. Rishi Madhabir testified in support of HB 4915. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4915, but did not wish to speak:
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 4881 and HB 4882 before the committee:
HB 4881
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending section 4105 (MCL
289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188.
HB 4882
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to repeal 1964 PA 158, entitled "An act
to provide for the licensing of wholesale potato
dealers; to prescribe certain powers and duties
for certain state agencies; to require certain
types of financial security for certain persons
under certain circumstances, and to prescribe
the procedure for its enforcement; to provide
remedies and penalties for violations of the
act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," (MCL 290.451 to 290.466).
Representative Neyer testified in support of HB 4881 and HB 4882. Questions and discussions
followed.
At 11:41 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:46 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4914 before the committee:
HB 4914
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2010 (MCL 339.2010), as amended by 1992
PA 103.
Representative Outman testified in support of HB 4914. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4914, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies.
Robert A. Hada, representing the American Institute of Architects Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4914, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4914, but did not wish to speak:
Michelle Batora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors.
Sandra Laux
Anne Cox
Cynthia K. Pozolo
Edward J. Talaga
Michelle Kruzel
Stephen Wilson
Tricia Beck
Daniel E. Whisler
Benedetto Tiseo
Jeff Montague
Jeff Hausman
Samuel Megli
Louis J. Northouse
Brian Boles
Dean Tidwell
Darin Daguanno
Keith Martinez
Jayson H. Nault
Linda Leach
Michael McCulloch
Danielle O’Neal
Meredith Magin
Greg Thomas Metz
Al Goudreau
Will Wittig
Sean Costello
Amy Baker
Timothy E. Jahn
Dale C. Jerome
Brian Moore
Wesley J. Kohn
Ronald Lincoln
Jos. C. Veryser
Sara Tripp
Mark Norton
Debra Ball Johnson
Denise Close
Kristina Glusac
Carol T Weber
Thomas R. Mathison
Michael Flynn
Paul M. Eland
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
11:58 PM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators Victory and Hoitenga

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 512, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending sections 105, 303, 526, 607, 609b, and 1025 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1303, 436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, and 436.2025), section 105 as amended by 2022 PA 226, section 303 as amended by 2018 PA 154, section 526 as amended by 2020 PA 111, section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417, section 609b as added by 2016 PA 81, and section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and by adding section 412.

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

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 513, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as amended by 2022 PA 226, and by adding section 604.

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

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino

Nays: None

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

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

House Bill No. 4042, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending section 1107 (MCL 289.1107), as amended by 2016 PA 188.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

House Bill No. 4276, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled “Michigan liquor control code of 1998,” by amending section 541 (MCL 436.1541), as amended by 2016 PA 434.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

House Bill No. 5092, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled “Large carnivore act,” by amending section 22a (MCL 287.1122a), as added by 2018 PA 610.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki , Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators McCann and Wojno


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators Wojno and Johnson

Scheduled Meetings

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, November 13, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety and House Judiciary, Joint – Thursday, November 13, 9:00 a.m., Room 352, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5176

Economic and Community Development – Thursday, November 13, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑1721

Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, November 13, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721

Transportation and Infrastructure – Thursday, November 13, 2:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5323

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 12:04 p.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 12,
2025
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller,
Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal,
Rogers, Steckloff, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Absent: Reps. Kuhn, Glanville, Edwards and Morgan.
Excused: Reps. Kuhn, Glanville, Edwards and Morgan.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 370, SB 540 and SB 542 before the committee:
SB 370
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to create a Tricare premium
reimbursement program; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities.
SB 540
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to create a Michigan National Guard
child care assistance program to provide child
care assistance to certain Michigan National
Guard members; to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state governmental officers
and entities; and to authorize the promulgation
of rules.
SB 542
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 2014 PA 259, entitled
"Michigan national guard tuition assistance
act," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL
32.433 and 32.434), as amended by 2023 PA
33.
A substitute (H-2) to SB 540 was previously adopted at the November 5, 2025, meeting.
A substitute (H-2) to SB 542 was previously adopted at the November 5, 2025, meeting.
Kris Young, representing the Office of Senator Singh, testified in support of SB 370. Questions
and discussions followed.
Representative Snyder moved to report out SB 370 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
23-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff,
Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Maddock moved to report out SB 540 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 23-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff,
Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative McKinney moved to report out SB 542 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 23-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff,
Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2025-8 before the committee.
Robin Risko, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on Transfer Request 2025-8.
Questions and discussions followed.
Kevin Koorstra, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from
committee members.
Kent Dell, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from committee
members.
Aaron Meek, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from
committee members.
Austin Scott, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from
committee members.
Representative Maddock moved to approve Legislative Transfer Request 2025-8, as presented.
The motion prevailed 16-0-9:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Steele and Robinson.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Price, Snyder and
Longjohn.
Representative Mueller moved to excuse Representatives Kuhn, Glanville, Edwards and Morgan
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 9:58
AM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@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, November 12,
2025
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, Weiss and Byrnes.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5044 before the committee:
HB 5044
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1178b.
Heather Eckner, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5044.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5044, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Casey Stratton, representing the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5044, but did not wish to speak:
Jordan Milham, representing Acorn Health.
The Chair laid a presentation on The Skilled Trades Pipeline by the Home Builders Association of
Michigan and Skilled to Build before the committee.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan and Skilled to Build
Michigan Foundation, gave a presentation on Michigan's Housing Crisis. Question and discussion
followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
11:27 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, November 12,
2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin,
Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Brenda Carter and Neeley.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Brenda Carter and Neeley.
Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203 before the committee:
HB 5201
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 2835.
HB 5202
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 2837.
HB 5203
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k),
as amended by 2023 PA 208.
Representative Paquette, Representative Wortz, and Representative Smit testified in support of
HB 5201, HB 5202, and HB 5203. Questions and discussion followed.
Eileen McNeil, representing Citizens for Traditional Values, joined by Genevieve Marnon,
representing Right to Life of Michigan, Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic
Conference, and Ariane Fisher, representing Mother and Unborn Baby Care, testified in support of
HB 5201, HB 5202, and HB 5203. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did
not wish to speak:
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Ashlea Phenicre, representing Planned Parenthood.
Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.
Dr. Vashali Bhargava, representing the American College of Obstetricians.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did not wish to
speak:
Katherine Bussard, representing herself.
Professor William Wagner, representing himself.
The Chair laid HB 5162 before the committee:
HB 5162
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7204 (MCL
333.7204), as amended by 2012 PA 182.
Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 5162. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5162, but did not wish to speak:
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 4896, HB 4925, HB 4935 and HB 4981 before the committee:
HB 4896
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17001 and
17011 (MCL 333.17001 and 333.17011),
section 17001 as amended by 2018 PA 624
and section 17011 as amended by 2006 PA
398.
HB 4925
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17012 and
17031 (MCL 333.17012 and 333.17031),
section 17031 as amended by 2018 PA 463,
and by adding section 17012a.
HB 4935
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16601
(MCL 333.16601), as amended by 2018 PA
463, and by adding sections 16187b and
16611a.
HB 4981
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16281,
16905, 18101, 18105, 18106, 18111, 18114,
and 18117 (MCL 333.16281, 333.16905,
333.18101, 333.18105, 333.18106,
333.18111, 333.18114, and 333.18117),
section 16281 as added and section 18117 as
amended by 1998 PA 496, section 16905 as
amended by 2006 PA 388, sections 18101 and
18111 as amended and sections 18106 and
18114 as added by 2019 PA 96, and section
18105 as amended by 2006 PA 429.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4896 and HB 4925, but did not wish to
speak:
Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4896 and HB 4925, but did not wish to
speak:
Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4896 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4925. The motion prevailed 11-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4925 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4935, but did not wish to speak:
David Hankey, representing the North East Board of Dental Examiners.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4935, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4935 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hoskins and Foreman.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4981, but did not wish to speak:
Carol Berger, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4981 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 95 before the committee:
SB 95
(Sen. Lindsey)
A bill to prohibit hospitals from attempting to
collect debts incurred when not in compliance
with price transparency laws; and to provide
remedies.
Russell Jakubowski, representing the Office of Senator Lindsey, testified in support of SB 95.
Patrick Neville, former Colorado House Republican Leader, representing himself, testified in
support of SB 95. Questions and discussions followed.
Steve Fenberg, former Colorado Senate President, representing himself, testified in support of SB
95.
Ilaria Santangelo, representing Patient Rights Advocate, testified in support of SB 95. Questions
and discussions followed.
Christin Deacon-Author, representing VerSan Consulting, testified in support of SB 95.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 95, but did not wish to speak:
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Brenda Carter and Neeley
from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at
10:31 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov