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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 11, 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 Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 04, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:41 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4396 before the committee:
HB 4396
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 13, entitled "Juvenile
diversion act," by amending section 9 (MCL
722.829), as amended by 2023 PA 287.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4396, but did not wish to speak:
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4396 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope, Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4418 and HB 4419 before the committee:
HB 4418
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates
and protected individuals code," (MCL
700.1101 to 700.8206) by adding part 6 to
article V; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 4419
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates
and protected individuals code," (MCL
700.1101 to 700.8206) by adding sections
5605 and 5606.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4418 and HB 4419, but did not wish to
speak:
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
Michigan Guardianship Association.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4418. 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 Lightner moved to report out HB 4418 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 9-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and
Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. BeGole and Johnsen.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4419 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope, Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4524 before the committee:
HB 4524
(Rep. Wozniak)
A bill to amend 1945 PA 200, entitled "An act
to define a marketable record title to an interest
in land; to require the filing of notices of claim
of interest in such land in certain cases within a
definite period of time and to require the
recording thereof; to make invalid and of no
force or effect all claims with respect to the
land affected thereby where no such notices of
claim of interest are filed within the required
period; to provide for certain penalties for
filing slanderous notices of claim of interest,
and to provide certain exceptions to the
applicability and operation thereof," by
amending the title and sections 1, 1a, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, and 8 (MCL 565.101, 565.101a, 565.102,
565.103, 565.104, 565.105, 565.106, and
565.108), sections 1 and 3 as amended by 2024
PA 20, section 1a as added and section 6 as
amended by 1997 PA 154, sections 2 and 5 as
amended by 2018 PA 572, and section 4 as
amended by 2022 PA 235, and by adding
section 5a.
Representative Wozniak testified in support of HB 4524. Questions and discussions followed.
David Pierson, representing the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified
in support of HB 4524. Questions and discussions followed.
Emily D'Agostini, representing the D'Agnostini Companies, testified in support of HB 4524.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4524, but did not wish to speak:
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Todd Skowronski, representing the Community Association Institute Michigan Chapter.
James Ryan, representing the Michigan Commercial Real Estate Development.
The Chair laid HB 4506, HB 4507 and HB 4508 before the committee:
HB 4506
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to
777.69) by adding section 25b to chapter IX.
HB 4507
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17764
(MCL 333.17764), as amended by 2004 PA
214.
HB 4508
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections
16, 18, 200i, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, 316,
436, 520b, and 543f (MCL 750.16, 750.18,
750.200i, 750.204, 750.207, 750.209, 750.210,
750.211a, 750.316, 750.436, 750.520b, and
750.543f), sections 16, 18, 200i, 204, 207, 209,
210, 211a, 436, 520b, and 543f as amended by
2014 PA 23 and section 316 as amended by
2022 PA 149.
At 10:57 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:58 AM, Majority Vice Chair BeGole called the committee back to order.
Chair Lightner testified in support of HB 4506, HB 4507 and HB 4508. Questions and discussions
followed.
At 11:03 AM, Majority Vice Chair BeGole laid the committee at ease.
At 11:04 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Jeff Getting, Kalamazoo County Prosecutor, testified in support of HB 4506, HB 4507 and HB
4508. Questions and discussions followed.
Joshua Pucket, representing the Adolescent Redemptive and Restorative Programs, testified in
opposition to HB 4506, HB 4507 and HB 4508.
Roberta Gartley, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4508.
Maya Menlo, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, testified in opposition to
HB 4506 and HB 4507. Questions and discussions followed.
Monica Jahner, representing ARRO, testified in opposition to HB 4506.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4506, HB 4507 and HB 4508, but did
not wish to speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Jeanette Giralt, representing herself.
Jennifer Szenay, representing herself.
Jose A. Giralt, representing himself.
Eden Kinlock, representing FAMM.
Isaac Perez, representing himself.
Jessica Perez, representing herself.
Shareefah Selman, representing himself.
Hakim Crampton, representing the Citizens for Prison Reform.
Tony Gant, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Mass Incarceration.
Jose Burgos, representing himself.
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU-MI.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4506 and HB 4507, but did not wish to
speak:
John Cooper, representing the Safe and Just Michigan.
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.
Mary Frank, representing the Office of Representative O'Neal, testified in support of HB 4211.
Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in support of HB
4211.
Priscilla Bordayo, representing the Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, testified in support of
HB 4211.
Angie Sprank, representing the West Central Michigan Works!, testified in support of HB 4211.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4211, but did not wish to
speak:
David Handsor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4211, but did not wish to speak:
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU-MI.
Jenn Deamud, representing MI Works Berrien, Cass, VanBuren.
Hakim Crampton, representing the Citizens for Prison Reform.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:50 AM.
Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

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The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building

Present: Senators Theis and Runestad

Absent: Senators Wojno, Bayer and McMorrow


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSAY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 11, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday, June
11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4003 (Rep. Kunse) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 274 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 69 (Sen. Bellino) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 70 (Sen. Bellino) with recommendation.
5. Reported HB 4046 (Rep. Roth) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Outman and Lindsey, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4003, and invited Rep. Kunse and Vince Hardy, Father of Sgt. Webber, to summarize
the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4003:
Col. Anthony Davis - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4003, SB 274, SB 69,
SB 70 and HB 4046:
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs Association – Support SB’s 69-70
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report HB 4003 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Outman and Lindsey
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 274, and invited Shawn Deverell of Sen. McCann’s office to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 274:
Master Sergeant Torri Kuhse – Support
The Chair continued with testimony while awaiting the last committee member to arrive from another
committee hearing.
The Chair brought up SB 69, and invited Sen. Bellino to summarize the bill.
The Chair brought up SB 70, and invited Sen. Bellino and Sen. Lindsey to summarize the bill.
The Chair brought up HB 4046, and invited Mindy Fernandes of Rep. Roth’s office to summarize the bill.
The Chair recessed the committee from 9:33 a.m. to 9:36 a.m.
At 9:36 a.m. Sen. Santana arrived.
Without objection, the Chair moved to reconsider the vote by which HB 4003 passed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report HB 4003 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana, Outman and Lindsey
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 274 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana, Outman and Lindsey
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report SB 69 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana, Outman and Lindsey
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lindsey to report SB 70 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana, Outman and Lindsey
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report HB 4046 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Hertel, Santana, Outman and Lindsey
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:39 a.m.
Date adopted by committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 11, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 158 (S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 159 (S-1) (Sen. Damoose) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 359 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 360 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 361 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
6. Reported SB 362 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
7. Reported SB 363 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
8. Reported SB 364 (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:34 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri,
Huizenga, Theis and Daley.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from June 4, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 359, SB 360, SB 361, SB 362,
SB 363, and SB 364:
Sen. Rosemary Bayer – Support
Claudia Rast, Resident – Support
Matt Schwartz, Consumer Reports – Support
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
Andrew Beardslee, Michigan Retailers Association – Opposition
Caitriona Fitzgerald, Electronic Privacy Information Center – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB359:
William Martinez, State Privacy and Security Coalition – Opposition
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 359, SB
360, SB 361, SB 362, SB 363, and SB 364:
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition
Tim Langholz, NFIB Michigan – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 360, SB
361, SB 362, SB 363, and SB 364:
Tim Sowton, Business Leaders for Michigan – Opposition
Joshua Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
Kurt Berryman, Michigan Automobile Dealers Association – Opposition
David Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition
Kelli Saunders, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 359:
Nate Love, Consumer Data Industry Association – Opposition
Genevieve Marnon, Right to Life of Michigan – Opposition
Luke Rollins, RELX – Opposition
Melina Brown, Planned Parenthood – Support
Max Oliver, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 359 and
SB 360:
Max Oliver, Asurion – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 158 and
SB 159:
Libby Benton, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to report the (S-1) version of SB 158 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga, Theis and Daley
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator McCann to report the (S-1) version of SB 159 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri, Huizenga and Daley
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Theis
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Bayer to report SB 359 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
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Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to report SB 360 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Bayer to report SB 361 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Bayer to report SB 362 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Camilleri to report SB 363 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Bayer to report SB 364 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer and Camilleri
Nays: Sen.(s) Huizenga, Theis and Daley
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
1:13 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 11, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Wednesday, June
11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 223 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
2. Adopted (S-1) to SB 235 (Sen. Singh) and (S-1) to SB 236 (Sen. Bellino)
3. Reported SB 235 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) and SB 236 (S-1) (Sen. Bellino) with recommendation.
4. Testimony from individuals and organizations affected by the proposed cuts to food banks and farmers.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and
Hoitenga.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cherry to adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Dr. Deanne Kelleher, MDE Director Office of Nutrition Services for a presentation regarding
proposed cuts to food banks and farmers. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, to report SB223 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki
Nays: Sen.(s) Daley, Victory and Hoitenga
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Senator Singh to explain substitutes to SB 235 and SB 236.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB235 and
SB 236:
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber - Support
Jane McCurry, Clean Fuels Michigan - Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Singh to adopt the S-1 version of SB235. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Singh to adopt the S-1 version of SB 236. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry to report the S-1 version of SB235 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Singh to report the S-1 version of SB236 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh, Polehanki, Daley, Victory and Hoitenga
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to testify on the proposed cuts to food banks and farmers:
Dr. Quentin Tyler, Director MSU Extension
Daniel Schoonmaker, Executive Director, Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
Scott Rumpsa, Executive Director of Community Action House, Ottawa County
O'Nealya Gronstal, Executive Director of Lakeshore Food Club (Ludington)
Anna Almanza, Director of Public Policy and Government Relations for the Food Bank Council
Kenneth Estelle, President and CEO, Feeding American of West Michigan
Gerald Brisson, President and CEO, Gleaners Communty Food Bank of Sountheast Michigan
Rivka Hodgkinson, Executive Director, Michgan Association of Conservation Districts
Julius Buzzard, Executive Director, Growing Hope
Heather Anderson, Farm Manager, Green Wagon Farm
Julie Brunson, Executive Director, H.O.P.E. Gardens.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
3:41 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee:


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. SAM SINGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 11, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, 2025,
at 8:30 a.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 385 (Sen. Chang).
2. Testimony regarding SB 386 (Sen. Shink).
3. Testimony regarding SB 387 (Sen. McMorrow).
4. Testimony regarding SB 391 (Sen. Irwin).
5. Testimony regarding SB 392 (Sen. Moss).
6. Testimony regarding SB 393 (Sen. McCann).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:37 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Singh, Shink, Hertel, Chang, Polehanki, Damoose,
Outman, and Hauck, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from June 5, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Bayer,
Camilleri, Lauwers, and Bellino were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. Camilleri to summarize SB 391 and SB 393.
The Chair invited Sen. Shink to summarize SB 386.
The Chair invited Sen. Chang to summarize SB 385.
The Chair invited Rep. Morgan to summarize SB 392.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 385 – SB 387 and SB 391 – SB
393:
Andrea Pierce, Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition – Support
James D’Amour, Citizen – Support
Mike Witkowski, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Oppose
Former State Senator Lana Pollack, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Dr. Rebecca Lahr, City of Ann Arbor – Support
Chief Deputy Director Aaron Keatley and Sydney Hart, Michigan Department of Environment, Great
Lakes, and Energy – No Position
Jimmy Banish, The Bear Factory – Support
Grant Trigger, Citizen – Oppose
Tony Spaniola, Great Lakes PFAS Action Network – Support
Rebecca Esselman, Huron River Watershed Council – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 385 – SB 387
and SB 391 – SB 393:
Nichole Keway Biber, Clean Water Action – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 385 – SB 387 and SB 391 – SB 393:
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
Robert Joerey, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Support
Nick Occhipinti, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Support
Alexis Blizman, Ecology Center – Support
Horst Schmidt, Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition – Support
Samantha Pickering, Michigan Environmental Council – Support
John Day, Huron River Watershed Council – Support
Winston Feeheley, DTE – Oppose
Hillary Kipp, Consumers Energy – Oppose
Dyck Van Koevering, Insurance Alliance of Michigan – Oppose
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Oppose
Jami Des Chenes, Michigan Chemistry Council – Oppose
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Oppose
Jordyn Sellek, Conference of Western Wayne – Oppose
Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber – Oppose
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
Kristina Johnston, Flint and Genesee Group – Oppose
Josh Scramlin, Michigan Farm Bureau – Oppose
Mariah Walton, City of Ann Arbor – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 386 – SB 387 and SB 391 – SB 393:
Carolan Sonderegger, For Love of Water – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:58 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 12, 2025


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators Geiss and Runestad

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 3:08 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 12, 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, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie, Tate
and Coffia.
Absent: Rep. Outman.
Excused: Rep. Outman.
Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 17, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4516 before the committee:
HB 4516
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1936 (Ex Sess) PA 1, entitled
"Michigan employment security act," by
amending section 29 (MCL 421.29), as
amended by 2024 PA 239.
Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4516. Questions and discussions followed.
Kelli Saunders, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, joined by Dave
Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, testified in support of HB 4516.
Questions and discussions followed.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federal of Independent Business, testified in support of
HB 4516. Questions and discussions followed.
Alexa Tapia, representing the National Employment Law Project, testified in opposition to HB
4516. Questions and discussions followed.
Jacob Fallman, representing the Sugar Law Center for Economic and Social Justice in Detroit,
testified in opposition to HB 4516.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4516, but did not wish to speak:
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4516, but did not wish to speak:
Elly Jordan, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Sue Browne, representing United Steel Workers District 1.
Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council.
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Ryan Sebolt, representing Michigan AFL-CIO.
Representative St. Germaine moved to excuse Representative Outman 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
11:46 AM.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 12, 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, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 05, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4403 before the committee:
HB 4403
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending sections 105 and 603 (MCL
436.1105 and 436.1603), as amended by 2022
PA 226.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4403 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4493 before the committee:
HB 4493
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending section 4105 (MCL
289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4493 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4417 before the committee:
HB 4417
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 20911.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4417 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4042 before the committee:
HB 4042
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending section 1107 (MCL
289.1107), as amended by 2016 PA 188.
Representative T. Carter testified in support of HB 4042. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4042. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 4398 before the committee:
HB 4398
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 1113 (MCL 436.2113), as
amended by 2011 PA 27.
Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 4398. Questions and discussions followed.
Kevin Conant, representing the Here's to You...Pub and Grub, testified in support of HB 4398.
Questions and discussions followed.
Adam Day, representing The Oaks Tavern, testified in support of HB 4398. Questions and
discussions followed.
Brett Boyd, representing the Underdogs Sliders, Spirits & Sports, testified in support of HB 4398.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4398, but did not wish to
speak:
David Martin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The Chair laid HB 4549 before the committee:
HB 4549
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled "Motor
vehicle service and repair act," by amending
sections 2, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, 32a,
33, and 40 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1313b,
257.1314, 257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317,
257.1318, 257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1332a,
257.1333, and 257.1340), section 2 as
amended by 2020 PA 227 and sections 13b
and 32a as added and sections 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 30, 32, and 33 as amended by 2016 PA
430, and by adding section 30a.
Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4549.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4549, but did not wish to speak:
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Department of Health
& Human Services.
Brenda Jegede and Sophia Hines, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Neeley from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at
10:16 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: the Room 403 of the 4th Floor

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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 12, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 8:30
a.m. in the Room 403 of the 4th Floor.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted (S-1) to SB 304 (Sen. Damoose)
2. Testimony regarding SB 304 (S-1) (Sen. Damoose)
3. Adopted (S-2) to SB 73 (Sen. Wojno)
4. Reported SB 73 (S-2) (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Singh was excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, adopt the meeting minutes from June 3, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
At 8:35 a.m., the Chair recess the meeting.
At 8:37 a.m., the Chair reconvened the meeting.
The Chair invited Senator Damoose to explain SB 304 and (S-1) substitute. Member questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Hauck to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 304. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and
Bellino.
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the S-1 substitute was adopted.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB304:
Dennis Cawthorne, Chairman of Mackinac Island State Park Commission - Support
Mike Cavanaugh, Legal Counsel to the City of Mackinac Island - Support
Chris Shepler, President of Shepler Ferry Company - Opposed
George Ranville, ProTem Village Council of Mackinaw City
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB304:
Andrew Doud, Doud's Market - Support
Brian Bailer, Chippewa Hotel Pink Pony, Lilac Tree - Support
Todd Callewaert, Island House Hotel - Support
Liz Ware, Mission Point Resort - Support
David Jercak, Grand Hotel - Support
Dean Martin, Village Manager with Village of Mackinaw City - Opposed
Chuck Ball, Executive Director Greater Mackinaw Chamber of Commerce - Opposed
John McNamara, MI Restaurant and Lodging Association - Support
Patti Ann Moskwa, Yankee Rebel Tavern - Support
Scott Elliss, MLBA - Support
Scott Newman, Village President, Village of Mackinaw City - Opposed
The Chair read the card of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB73:
Scott Ellis, MLBA - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Wojno to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 73. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and
Bellino.
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the S-2 substitute was adopted.
The entertained a motion by Senator Wojno to report the S-2 version of SB73 to the floor with recommendation
that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and
Bellino
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
9:40 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SAM SINGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. DAN LAUWERS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
SEN. RICK OUTMAN
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND
ENVIRONMENT
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 12, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment was scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at
1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 246 (S-1) (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 247 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding SB 394 (Sen. Cherry).
4. Testimony regarding SB 395 (Sen. Bellino).
5. Testimony regarding SB 396 (Sen. McCann).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:37 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang,
Polehanki, Damoose, Hauck, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Lauwers and
Outman were excused from the meeting.
Sen. Camilleri offered an (S-1) version of SB 246.
The Chair invited Sen. Camilleri to summarize the (S-1) version of SB 246.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
246 and SB 247:
Jason Geer, Michigan Oil and Gas Association – Oppose
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 246. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, Polehanki, Damoose,
Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report the (S-1) version of SB 246 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and Polehanki
Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Camilleri to report SB 247 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Singh, Bayer, Shink, Hertel, Camilleri, Chang, and Polehanki
Nays: Sen.(s) Damoose, Hauck, and Bellino
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair summarized SB 394 to SB 396.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 394 to SB 396:
Sydney Hart and Adam Wygant, EGLE – No Position
Autumn Haagsma, Michigan Geological Survey – Support
Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Oppose
Derrell Slaughter, National Resources Defense Council – Oppose
Carlee Knott, Michigan Environmental Council – Oppose
Ben Poulson, Michigan League of Conservation Voters – Oppose
Bob Mannes, Core CO2 Services – Support
Tim Gehring, NorthStar Clean Energy – Support
Susan Fancy, Citizen who works at the Global CO2 Initiative – Support
Due to time constraints, the following individuals were unable to present testimony regarding SB 394 to SB
396:
Nichole Keway Biber, Clean Water Action – Support
Rich Bowman, The Nature Conservancy Michigan Chapter – Support
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 394 to SB 396:
William Miller, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324 – Support
Winston Feeheley, DTE – Support
James Harrison, Utility Workers Union of America – Support
Andrew Schepers, HolcimUS – Support
Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Jason Geer, Michigan Oil and Gas Association – Support
William Lievense, Linde – Support
Olga Chistyakova, BP Energy – Support
Mike Witkowski, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
Jason Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
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Jeff Stoutenburg, DOW – Support
Ed Rivet, Michigan Conservative Energy Forum – Support
Doug Roberts, Consumers Energy – Support
Todd Tennis, IBEW Michigan State Conference – Support
Manny Lentin, Tondu Corporation – Support
David Lossing, Huron River Watershed Council – Oppose
Chris Gilmer-Hill, Michigan Environmental Coalition – Oppose
Alexis Blizman, Ecology Center – Oppose
Marta Johnson, Climate Cabinet – Oppose
Horst Schmidt, Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition – No Position
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:50 p.m.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 12, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in
room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 54 (Sen. Cherry).
2. Testimony regarding SB 319 (Sen. Klinefelt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:32 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Cavanagh and Albert.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2025.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection Sen. Camilleri was excused
from the meeting.
The Chair brought up SB 54, and summarized the bill for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 54:
Jennifer Smith, Michigan Association of School Boards - Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 54:
Peter Spadafore, Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity – Support
Matthew Schueller, Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators - Support
The Chair brought up SB 319, and invited Sen. Klinefelt to summarize the bill for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 319:
Matt Sahr, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union – Support
Scott Bala, Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union - Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 319:
Matt Sowash, Police Officers Association of Michigan – Support
Mike Compagnoni, SE Michigan Council of Governments – Oppose
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Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Oppose
Jordyn Selleck, Michigan Communications Directors Association – Oppose
Dave Hodgkins, Michigan Municipal League – Oppose
John Shay, City Manager, City of Wyoming – Oppose
Jim Ritsema, City Manager, City of Kalamazoo – Oppose
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Oppose
Bradley Richman, Capitol City Labor Program – Support
Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Oppose
Jordyn Selleck, Conference of Western Wayne - Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
8:51 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date adopted by committee: 06/17/25


evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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


evidence_text:
MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 12, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
June 12, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., in Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4025 (Rep. Price).
2. Testimony regarding HB 4026 (Rep. Paquette).
3. Testimony regarding HB 4047 (Rep. Bierlein).
4. Testimony regarding HB 4048 (Rep. Tsernoglou).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana, a quorum was
present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from June 5, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB’s 4025 and 4026, and invited Rep. Price to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4025 and 4026:
Ryan Bates, End Gun Violence MI – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4025 and 4026:
Catherine Tang, Everytown for Gun Safety – Support
Anne Kuhnen, Kids Count Director, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
The Chair brought up HB’s 4047 and 4048, and invited Rep.(s) Tsernoglou and Bierlein to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4047 and 4048:
Ilana Beller, Public Citizen’s Democracy Campaign – Support
Zoey Brewer, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4047 and 4048:
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Support
Heath Lowry, Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence – Support
Mitch Albers, Michigan Association for Justice – Support
Jess Averill, Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board – Support
Kyle Zawacki, ACLU Michigan – Neutral
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Runestad and
Johnson were excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:42 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 06/26/2025


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 12, 2025
A joint meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources and the
Senate Committee on Natural Resources was scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Room
1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building
_________________________________________________________________________________________
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Discussion Regarding SB 276 (Sen. Cherry) and SB 277 (Sen. Bumstead).
_________________________________________________________________________________________
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:35 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Shink, Singh, Bumstead and Theis
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink, seconded by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the meeting minutes from
June 11, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Cherry and Senator Bumstead to explain Senate Bills 276 and 277. Member
questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 276 and SB 277:
Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs - Support
Bob Matthews, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation - Support
Andrew Vermeesch, Farm Bureau - Support
Nick Buggia, NRA - Support
Todd Johnson, National Deer Association - Support
Tom Andvis, Great Lakes Salmon Initiative - Neutral
Brent Rudolph, Pheasants Forever - Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 276 and
SB 277:
Ben Poulson, League of Conservation Voters - Support
Anna Almanza, Food Bank Council of Michigan - Support
Mike Thorman, U.P. Bear Houndsmen Assoc. - Support
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Bee Frederick, Safari Club International - Support
Zach Evans, Ruffled Grouse and American Woodcock Societies - Support
Marc Smith, National Wildlife Federation - Support
Frank Krist, Hammond Bay Area Anglers Assoc - Support
Paul Rose, Montmorency County Conservation Club - Support
Paul Rose, Upper Black River Council - Support
George Lindquist, Big Bag Sportsmen Club - Support
George Lindquist, U.P. Whitetails of Marquette Co. - Support
Gary Gorniak, Straits Area Sportsmen Club - Support
Greg Eagle, Michigan Resource Stewards - Support
Mike Thorman, Michigan Hunting Dog Federation - Support
Keith Shafer, Michigan Bear Hunters Assoc. - Support
Jon Gray, National Wild Turkey Federation - Support
Dan Kimmel, Michigan Bass Fishing Federation - Support
Mike Leonard, Safari Club International Michigan Chapter - Support
Jack Ammerman, Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative - Support
Ed Blissick, Great Lakes Salmon Initiative - Neutral
Joe Hudson, U.P. Bear Houndsmen - Support
Horst Schmidt, U.P. Environmental Coalition - Support
David Bowers, Ducks Unlimited - Support
Chris Semrinec, Department of Natural Resources - Support
Emily Smith - Michigan Environmental Council - Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club - Support
The Chair read in the cards of private individuals in Support of SB 276 and SB 277 who did not wish to testify
before the committee:
David Sanders, Swartz Creek, MI
Curt Rozier, Shiawassee Co.
Murlene McKinnon, Iosco Co.
Jay Ammerman, Mattawan, MI
Randy Spiegel, Shiawassee Co.
Clint Maier, Shiawassee Co.
Zachary Hall, Shiawassee Co.
Jay Blair, Swartz Creek, MI
Jim Smith, Calhoun Co.
Deb Meyers, Shiawassee Co.
Murray MacGready, Walker MI
Eddie Bosas, Swartz Creek, MI
David Smith, Clyde, MI
Brian Smith, Kimball, MI
Bryan Walker, Clyde, MI
Brett Molaski, Benton Harbor, MI
Wayne Hanson, Shiawassee Co.
Ron Coolbaugh, Shiawassee Co.
Jassica Mestermaker, Lansing, MI
Christopher and Vicky Reed, Portland, MI
Jennifer Jaworski, Shiawassee Co.
Dillon Mansour, Bay City, MI
Tom Shook, East LeRoy, MI
Alexis Lamb, Ypsilanti, MI
Ken Reygaert, Macomb, MI
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Ken Dalton, Attica, MI
Thomas Kushmaul, Shiawassee Co.
Richard Sawdon, Metamora, MI
Rob Stone, Shiawassee Co.
Keith Rumbold, Genessee Co.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, seconded by Sen. Shink, to
adjourn the committee at 1:17 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee:


evidence_text:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 12, 2025
A Joint Meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture and Senate Subcommittee on
Agriculture and Natural Resources was scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Room 1100
of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Discussion Regarding SB 276 (Sen. Cherry) and SB 277 (Sen. Bumstead).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:35 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki, to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Senators Daley, Victory and Hoitenga were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Senator Cherry and Senator Bumstead to explain Senate Bills 276 and 277. Member
questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 276 and SB 277:
Amy Trotter, Michigan United Conservation Clubs - Support
Bob Matthews, Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation - Support
Andrew Vermeesch, Farm Bureau - Support
Nick Buggia, NRA - Support
Todd Johnson, National Deer Association - Support
Tom Andvis, Great Lakes Salmon Initiative - Neutral
Brent Rudolph, Pheasants Forever - Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 276 and
SB 277:
Ben Poulson, League of Conservation Voters - Support
Anna Almanza, Food Bank Council of Michigan - Support
Mike Thorman, U.P. Bear Houndsmen Assoc. - Support
Bee Frederick, Safari Club International - Support
Zach Evans, Ruffled Grouse and American Woodcock Societies - Support
Marc Smith, National Wildlife Federation - Support
Frank Krist, Hammond Bay Area Anglers Assoc - Support
Paul Rose, Montmorency County Conservation Club - Support
Paul Rose, Upper Black River Council - Support
George Lindquist, Big Bag Sportsmen Club - Support
George Lindquist, U.P. Whitetails of Marquette Co. - Support
Gary Gorniak, Straits Area Sportsmen Club - Support
Greg Eagle, Michigan Resource Stewards - Support
Mike Thorman, Michigan Hunting Dog Federation - Support
Keith Shafer, Michigan Bear Hunters Assoc. - Support
Jon Gray, National Wild Turkey Federation - Support
Dan Kimmel, Michigan Bass Fishing Federation - Support
Mike Leonard, Safari Club International Michigan Chapter - Support
Jack Ammerman, Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative - Support
Ed Blissick, Great Lakes Salmon Initiative - Neutral
Joe Hudson, U.P. Bear Houndsmen - Support
Horst Schmidt, U.P. Environmental Coalition - Support
David Bowers, Ducks Unlimited - Support
Chris Semrinec, Department of Natural Resources - Support
Emily Smith - Michigan Environmental Council - Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club - Support
The Chair read in the cards of private individuals in Support of SB 276 and SB 277 who did not wish to testify
before the committee:
David Sanders, Swartz Creek, MI
Curt Rozier, Shiawassee Co.
Murlene McKinnon, Iosco Co.
Jay Ammerman, Mattawan, MI
Randy Spiegel, Shiawassee Co.
Clint Maier, Shiawassee Co.
Zachary Hall, Shiawassee Co.
Jay Blair, Swartz Creek, MI
Jim Smith, Calhoun Co.
Deb Meyers, Shiawassee Co.
Murray MacGready, Walker MI
Eddie Bosas, Swartz Creek, MI
David Smith, Clyde, MI
Brian Smith, Kimball, MI
Bryan Walker, Clyde, MI
Brett Molaski, Benton Harbor, MI
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Wayne Hanson, Shiawassee Co.
Ron Coolbaugh, Shiawassee Co.
Jassica Mestermaker, Lansing, MI
Christopher and Vicky Reed, Portland, MI
Jennifer Jaworski, Shiawassee Co.
Dillon Mansour, Bay City, MI
Tom Shook, East LeRoy, MI
Alexis Lamb, Ypsilanti, MI
Ken Reygaert, Macomb, MI
Ken Dalton, Attica, MI
Thomas Kushmaul, Shiawassee Co.
Richard Sawdon, Metamora, MI
Rob Stone, Shiawassee Co.
Keith Rumbold, Genessee Co.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
1:17 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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evidence_text: [Music] The oversight committee on state and local public assistant program will come to order. Will the clerk please call for the role for today's attendance. Chair Woler here. Representatives Brock present. Cara here. Cernigloo here. Menser here.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LABOR
SENATOR JOHN CHERRY
CHAIR
3600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0142
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 17, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 9:45 a.m. in the
Room 403 of the 4th Floor.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 54 (Sen. Cherry) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 319 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:50 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Camilleri to adopt the meeting minutes from June 12, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cavanagh to report SB54 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 319:
Steve Delie, Mackinac Center – Opposition
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Opposition
Dave Hodgkins, MML – Opposition
Samantha Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Camilleri to report SB319 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri and Cavanagh
Nays: Sen. Albert
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
9:52 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
S-310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 17, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the
Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 349 (S-3) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 350 (S-3) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 204 (S-3) (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
4. Presentation by Dr. Michael Rice, State Superintendent of Education.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Irwin and Johnson.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to adopt the (S-3) version of SB349. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: None
Excused: Sen. Damoose
Not Voting: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to adopt the (S-3) version of SB350. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: None
Excused: Sen. Damoose
Not Voting: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 349 and
SB 350:
Mary LeFebvre, ACT – Support
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Support
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Randy Gross, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to report the S-3 version of SB349 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to report the S-3 version of SB350 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri, Irwin and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Chang to adopt the (S-3) version of SB204. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri and Irwin
Nays: None
Excused: Sen. Damoose
Not Voting: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the (S-3) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Chang to report the S-3 version of SB204 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Camilleri and Irwin
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Johnson
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present:
Dr. Michael Rice, State Superintendent of Education
Robert Pawlowski, Activist
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
3:25 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


evidence_text:
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators Santana, Klinefelt, Hauck and Runestad


evidence_text:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
SENATOR SAM SINGH
CHAIR
S-8 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-3447
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 18, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Oversight was scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in
the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding the economic impact of declining consumer confidence.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Singh, Sen.(s) McMorrow, Geiss and Polehanki.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members. Without objection, Sen.(s) McBroom and Lindsey were excused.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator McMorrow to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2025.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the economic impact of declining
consumer confidence:
Dr. Joanne Hsu, University of Michigan
Karen Roofe, My Secret Stash
Nick Nigro, Atlas Public Policy
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
2:53 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Notice-Initial.pdf

contentType: application/pdf


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
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 June 03, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation by Mr. Trent England and Mr. Jason Snead before the committee.
Jason Snead and Trent England, representing the Honest Elections Project and Save Our States,
testified regarding ranked choice voting in Michigan. Questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:59
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, June 24, 2025
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 Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from the June 3rd, 2025, meeting.
There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4362 before the committee:
HB 4362
(Rep. Johnsen)
A bill to amend 2012 PA 176, entitled
"Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical
alert act," by amending the title and section 5
(MCL 28.715).
Representative Fox moved to report out HB 4362 with recommendation. 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.
Chair Schmaltz laid a presentation on Michigan ACE Initiative before the committee.
Kadi Prout and Lisa Farnum gave a presentation on the Michigan ACE Initiative. Questions and
discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
12:33 PM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. JAY DEBOYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver,
Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.
Absent: Rep. Bruck.
Excused: Rep. Bruck.
Representative Rigas moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 03, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on the
Michigan Transparency Network.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Liz Thomas, representing the Michigan Department of State
Digital Solutions Division, and Abby Diaz, representing Tyler Technologies, gave a presentation
on the Michigan Transparency Network. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Bierlein moved to excuse Representative Bruck 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:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair Outman.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews and Miller.
Absent: Reps. Bruck, Grant and Wilson.
Excused: Reps. Bruck, Grant and Wilson.
Representative Neyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 03, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4415 before the committee:
HB 4415
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An act
to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws
relating to the establishment, opening,
discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering,
improvement, maintenance, and use of the
public highways and private roads; the
condemnation of property and gravel therefor;
the building, repairing and preservation of
bridges; maintaining public access to
waterways under certain conditions; setting
and protecting shade trees, drainage, and
cutting weeds and brush within this state;
providing for the election or appointment and
defining the powers, duties, and compensation
of state, county, township, and district
highway officials; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies," by amending section
10 (MCL 224.10), as amended by 2020 PA
286.
Substitute (H-1) to HB 4415 was previously adopted on June 3, 2025.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4415, but did not wish to speak:
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4415 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews and Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation by the Reason Foundation. Baruch
Feigenbaum, representing the Reason Foundation, gave a presentation to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from GeoToll. Dr. Ankur Agarwal and
Tom Gustafson, both representing GeoToll, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation by the County Road Association of
Michigan. Ed Noyola and Denise Donohue, both representing the County Road Association of
Michigan, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Kunse moved to excuse Representatives Bruck, Grant and Wilson from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at
1:26 PM.
Representative Pat Outman, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 24, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, June 24,
2025, at 12:00 noon, in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 372 (Sen. Bayer).
2. Testimony regarding SB 373 (Sen. Cavanagh).
3. Testimony regarding SB 374 (Sen. Geiss).
4. Testimony regarding SB 375 (Sen. Irwin).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Lindsey,
Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from June 10, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Cavanagh,
Cherry, and Geiss were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. Bayer to summarize SB 372 and SB 374.
The Chair invited Grace Rowley, of Sen. Cavanagh’s office, to summarize SB 373.
The Chair summarized SB 375.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 372 – SB 375:
Eric Hufnagel, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness – Support
William Lawrence, The Rent is Too Damn High Coalition – Support
Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan – Oppose
Khadja Erickson, Mid-Michigan Tenant Resource Center – Support
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Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 372 – SB 375:
Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors – Oppose
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
Joyce Brighton, KMG Prestige – Oppose
Jim Kirsch, Property Management Association – Oppose
Mary Howell, Legacy LLC – Oppose
Kevin Kiefer, Krimson – Oppose
Steve Lyman, Naked Capital – Oppose
Cathy Lombardo, Lombardo Companies – Oppose
Holly Tatman, Apartment Association of Michigan – Oppose
John Lindley, Michigan Manufactured Housing Association – Oppose
Mariah Walton, City of Ann Arbor – Support
Jessi Averill, Washtenaw Housing Alliance – Support
Lisa Chapman, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness – Support
Mary Pollock, Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network – Support
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Rosanita Ratcliff, Citizen – Support
Karen Andersen, Citizen – Support
Marge Wisniewski, MHAction – Support
Dona Marie Griffin, Citizen – Support
MJ Kimo Keawe, Citizen – Support
Carla Kinsey, Citizen – Support
Dale Vass, Citizen – Support
James Grant, Citizen – Support
Kristina Steele, Citizen – Support
Susan Sanderson, Citizen – Support
Vickie Perrier, Citizen – Support
Jack Stilson, Citizen – Support
Pam Maxey, Citizen – Support
Cynthia Yewell, Citizen – Support
Veronica Shepard, Citizen – Support
Joanne Wise, Citizen – Support
Pamela Ortner, Citizen – Support
Jan Wegman, Citizen – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 372:
Nate Love, Consumer Data Industry Association – Oppose
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 375:
Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:08 p.m.


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Legislative Council submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 12:45 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Brinks (C), McCann, Moss, Singh, McBroom and Victory


evidence_text:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. LANA THEIS
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
DHHS
SENATOR SYLVIA SANTANA
CHAIR
5600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0990
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 24, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was
scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the 3rd Floor
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:45 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) Cherry, Irwin, Cavanagh, Bayer, Klinefelt,
Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin, supported by Senator Bayer, to adopt the meeting minutes
from May 1, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry, supported by Senator Klinefelt, to adopt the Report on
Potential Impacts of Federal Medicaid Cuts with the recommendation that the report be included in the official
committee record.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) Cherry, Irwin, Cavanagh, Bayer and Klinefelt.
Nays: Sen.(s) Outman, Huizenga, Hauck and Theis.
Pass: None
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Cherry,
to adjourn the committee at 1:58 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 24, 2025
A joint meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy and the Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was
scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the Capitol
Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Report on the Impacts of Proposed Medicaid Cuts.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:44 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Sanatana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Webber, Hauck,
Huizenga, and Runestad, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Geiss was
excused from the meeting.
At 1:45 p.m., the Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was called to order and the roll was called. A
quorum as present.
The Chair summarized the Report on Impacts of Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts.
Chair Santana gave comments on the Report on Impacts of Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts.
Sen. Webber made a motion to place SB 414 and SB 415 before the committee.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to place SB 414 and SB 415 before the committee. The vote
was as follows:
Yeas: Sen.(s) Webber, Hauck, Huizenga, and Runestad
Nays: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, and Klinefelt
The motion failed.
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At 1:54 p.m., the Chair called for the committee to go at ease.
At 1:56 p.m., the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair made a motion to adopt the Report on Impacts of Proposed Federal Medicaid Cuts into the official
committee record. Without objection, the report was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:58 p.m.
There being no further business before the subcommittee, Chair Santana moved to adjourn the Appropriations
Subcommittee on DHHS. Without objection, the subcommittee was adjourned at 1:58 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 25, 2025


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 25, 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, Neeley, Hoskins and
Foreman.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4484 before the committee:
HB 4484
(Rep. Fox)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 109z.
Representative Fox testified in support of HB 4484.
Jeanette Benigas and Alexa Chapman, representing Fix SLP, testified in support of HB 4484.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4484, but did not wish to
speak:
Kelli Pierce, representing the Michigan Speech-Language Hearing Association.
The Chair laid HB 4306, HB 4307, HB 4558 and SB 303 before the committee:
HB 4306
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section
309 (MCL 257.309), as amended by 2022 PA
45, and by adding section 309a.
HB 4307
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 5139 (MCL
333.5139), as added by 2012 PA 354.
HB 4558
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 5553,
5555, 5557, and 5561 (MCL 333.5553,
333.5555, 333.5557, and 333.5561), as added
by 2014 PA 269, and by adding sections 5560
and 5562.
SB 303
(Sen. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 16189.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4306. 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 Bierlein moved to report out HB 4306 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 11-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4307 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
11-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 303, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons Michigan.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out SB 303 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. 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 DeBoer offered the following amendments to HB 4558:
1. Amend page 5, line 7, after "5560." by inserting "(1)".
2. Amend page 5, line 16, after "patient" by inserting a period, striking out the balance of the
section, and inserting:
"(2) If a licensee conducts an examination and evaluation through telemedicine under this
section, the licensee shall not issue a valid prescription for a contact lens to the patient unless
all of the following are met:
(a) The licensee obtains the information described in section 5557(a)(ii) to (vi) from a valid
prescription that was issued for the patient following the patient's most recent in-person
examination and evaluation by obtaining an electronic, readable copy of the valid
prescription or by contacting the licensee who performed the patient's most recent in-person
examination and evaluation through a live telephone call or email.
(b) After reviewing the information described in subdivision (a), the licensee determines
that the information described in subdivision (a) is still appropriate for the patient.
(c) The licensee issues the valid prescription containing information that is identical
to the information described in subdivision (a).".
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4558. The motion did not prevail
4-11-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Thompson, Bierlein, DeBoer and Neeley.
Nays: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman.
Pass: Rep. Hoskins.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4558 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins.
Nays: Reps. Thompson, Bierlein, DeBoer, Neeley and Foreman.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4509 before the committee:
HB 4509
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16801 and
17601 (MCL 333.16801 and 333.17601),
section 16801 as added by 2004 PA 97 and
section 17601 as amended by 2016 PA 238,
and by adding sections 16187, 16804, and
17603a.
Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 4509.
Dr. Chelsea Conrad, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition, testified in support of HB
4509.
Kelli Pierce and Ana Claudia Harten, representing the Michigan Speech-Language Hearing
Association, testified in support of HB 4509. Questions and discussions followed.
Dr. Chelsea Conrad approached to answer questions from the Committee.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4509, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Jeanette Benigas, representing Fix SLP.
Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons Michigan.
Alexa Chapman, representing Fix SLP.
The Chair laid HB 4591 before the committee:
HB 4591
(Rep. Bohnak)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 18101
(MCL 333.18101), as amended by 2019 PA
96, and by adding sections 16190a and
18105a.
Representative Bohnak testified in support of HB 4591.
Carol Berger, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors' Association, testified with a
neutral position on HB 4591. Questions and discussions followed.
Dr. Stephanie Burns, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors' Association, testified
with a neutral position on HB 4591. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4591, but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons Michgan.
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
9:56 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. MIKE HARRIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Noon.
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and
Fitzgerald.
Absent: Reps. Posthumus and Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Posthumus and Whitsett.
Representative Neyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Chair Harris laid a presentation on the Department of Insurance and Financial Services Fraud Unit
before the committee.
Joe Garcia, Jennifer Kinsey and Jennie Gies, representing the Department of Insurance and
Financial Services, gave a presentation on the Department of Insurance and Financial
Services-Fraud Unit. Questions and discussion followed.
Chair Harris laid a presentation on the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association before the
committee.
Sean Stephenson, representing the Care Management Association, gave a presentation. Questions
and discussion followed.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representatives Posthumus and Whitsett from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 1:15
PM.
Representative Mike Harris, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov