evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 12,
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, Breen and Scott.
Absent: Rep. Hope.
Excused: Rep. Hope.
Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative Wozniak moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4284 before the committee:
HB 4284
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act
to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms,
gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices; to prohibit the buying,
selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices without a license or other
authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of
firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local agencies; to
prohibit certain conduct against individuals
who apply for or receive a license to carry a
concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to
prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts
of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending
section 5l (MCL 28.425l), as amended by 2017
PA 95.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4284, but did not wish to speak:
Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4284, but did not wish to speak:
Casey Armitage, representing herself.
Representative Tyrone Carter offered the following amendment to HB 4284:
1. Amend page 8, following line 19, by inserting:
"(10) The amendatory act that added this subsection does not take effect unless both of the
following occur:
(a) For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, there is appropriated to the department
of state police the amount of $8,100,000.00 to implement the criminal background
checks and application renewal process under this section.
(b) A continuing funding source is implemented to cover the cost to the department of state
police for conducting the criminal background checks and application renewal process
under this section.".
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4284. The motion did not
prevail 2-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Scott.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Pass: None.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4284 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Scott.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4947 and HB 4948 before the committee:
HB 4947
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 7340 and
7340a (MCL 333.7340 and 333.7340a),
section 7340 as added by 2006 PA 261 and
section 7340a as amended by 2014 PA 275.
HB 4948
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 13m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m),
as amended by 2016 PA 549.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4947 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter
and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4948 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter
and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4749 before the committee:
HB 4749
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
sections 810a, 8151, and 8176 (MCL
600.810a, 600.8151, and 600.8176), section
810a as amended by 2011 PA 300, section
8151 as amended by 2012 PA 33, and section
8176 as amended by 2022 PA 7, and by adding
section 8165.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4749, but did not wish to speak:
Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4749. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter
and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4749 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter
and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4586 before the committee:
HB 4586
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act
to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms,
gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices; to prohibit the buying,
selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices without a license or other
authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of
firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local agencies; to
prohibit certain conduct against individuals
who apply for or receive a license to carry a
concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to
prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts
of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending
section 5b (MCL 28.425b), as amended by
2023 PA 37.
Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4586. Questions and discussions followed.
Nick Buggia, representing the NRA, testified in support of HB 4586. Questions and discussions
followed.
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, testified in
support of HB 4586. Questions and discussions followed.
Casey Armitage, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4586.
Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4586.
Gail Duncan, representing Moms Demand Action, testified in opposition to HB 4586.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4586, but did not wish to speak:
Cathy Tang, representing Everytown for Gun Safety.
The Chair laid HB 5113 before the committee:
HB 5113
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act
to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms,
gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices; to prohibit the buying,
selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices without a license or other
authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of
firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local agencies; to
prohibit certain conduct against individuals
who apply for or receive a license to carry a
concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to
prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts
of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending
section 5d (MCL 28.425d), as amended by
2015 PA 3.
Representative Outman testified in support of HB 5113. Questions and discussions followed.
Steve Dulan, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, testified in
support of HB 5113. Questions and discussions followed.
Stephanie Huested, the Montcalm County Deputy Clerk, testified in support of HB 5113.
Questions and discussions followed.
Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 5113.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5113, but did not wish to speak:
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners.
Nick Buggia, representing the NRA.
Casey Armitage, representing herself.
The Chair laid HB 4980 before the committee:
HB 4980
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act
to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms,
gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices; to prohibit the buying,
selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices without a license or other
authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of
firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local agencies; to
prohibit certain conduct against individuals
who apply for or receive a license to carry a
concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to
prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts
of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending
sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and
28.425l), section 5b as amended by 2023 PA
37 and section 5l as amended by 2017 PA 95.
Representative Maddock testified in support of HB 4980. Questions and discussions followed.
Former Representative Gary Eisen, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4980.
Questions and discussions followed
Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4980.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4980, but did not wish to speak:
Casey Armitage, representing herself.
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners.
Nick Buggia, representing the NRA.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4980, but did not wish to speak:
Cathy Tang, representing Everytown for Gun Safety.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:35 AM.
Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 12,
2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin,
Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Absent: Reps. McFall and Arbit.
Excused: Reps. McFall and Arbit.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5115 and HB 4940 before the committee:
HB 5115
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a,
21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515,
21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524,
and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503,
324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510,
324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515,
324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519,
324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and
324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510,
21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended
by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d
as amended and section 21519a as added by
2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and
sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as
amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts
and parts of acts.
HB 4940
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a,
21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515,
21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524,
and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503,
324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510,
324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515,
324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519,
324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and
324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510,
21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended
by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d
as amended and section 21519a as added by
2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and
sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as
amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts
and parts of acts.
A substitute (H-1) to HB 5115 was adopted at the November 5, 2025, meeting.
A substitute (H-2) to HB 4940 was adopted at the November 5, 2025, meeting.
Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4940 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2)
be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to
the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5115. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5115 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4314 before the committee:
HB 4314
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 32512 (MCL
324.32512), as amended by 2012 PA 247.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4314 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn and Wortz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Representative Outman moved to excuse Representatives McFall and Arbit from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at
12:09 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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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
November 12, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Labor was scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 12:30 p.m.
in the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 700 (Sen. Camilleri) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cavanagh to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 700:
Sen. Camilleri – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 700:
Annabelle Hart, Michigan Nurses Association – Support
Ryan Sebolt, Michigan AFL-CIO – Support
Todd Tennis, IBEW Michigan State Conference – Support
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber – Opposition
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition
Robert Joerg, Michigan Laborers District Council – Support
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Andrew Crane, Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cavanagh to report SB 700 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cherry, Sen.(s) Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert
Nays: None
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Excused: None
Not Voting: 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
12:40 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

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

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

Excused: Senator Runestad


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The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Bayer

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:23 p.m.

Pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9, the Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 308, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JERRY NEYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 13, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Neyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans
and Skaggs.
Absent: Rep. Pavlov.
Excused: Rep. Pavlov.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4917 before the committee:
HB 4917
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled
"Manufacturing milk law of 2001," by
amending section 157 (MCL 288.717).
Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4917 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-2-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox and Kunse.
Nays: Reps. Rheingans and Skaggs.
Pass: Reps. Paiz and Dievendorf.
The Chair laid a presentation from Michigan Apples before the committee.
Diane Smith, the Executive Director of Michigan Apples, gave a presentation on Michigan's Apple
Industry. Question and discussion followed.
Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representative Pavlov from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:05
AM.
Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 13, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and Fitzgerald.
Absent: Rep. McFall.
Excused: Rep. McFall.
Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representative McFall from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 06, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 595 before the committee:
SB 595
(Sen. Lindsey)
A bill to amend 2022 PA 81, entitled
"Michigan-Indiana state line remonumentation
act," by amending sections 7, 11, and 13 (MCL
54.317, 54.321, and 54.323); and to repeal acts
and parts of acts.
Senator Lindsey testified in support of SB 595. Questions and discussions followed.
Paige Fults and Andrew Brisbo, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs, testified in support of SB 595. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 595, but did not wish to speak:
Michelle Bartora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors.
Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 595. The motion prevailed 3-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Fitzgerald.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out SB 595 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 4-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4669 before the committee:
HB 4669
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled
"Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to
791.285) by adding section 7b.
Rep. Pohutsky testified in support of HB 4669. Questions and discussions followed.
Eden Kinlock, representing Families Against Mandatory Minimums, testified in support of HB
4669. Questions and discussions followed.
Jim Townsend, representing the Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy, testified in
support of HB 4669.
Ben Eikey, representing the Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy, testified in support
of HB 4669.
Kyle Kominski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in opposition to
HB 4669.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4669, but did not wish to speak:
Lily Merizon, representing the American Civil Liberties Union Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5234 before the committee:
HB 5234
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section
217c (MCL 257.217c), as amended by 2022
PA 224.
At 9:48 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:49 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris called the committee back to order.
Rep. BeGole testified in support of HB 5234.
Chief Matthew Bade, representing the Metro Police Authority of Genesee County, testified in
support of HB 5234. Questions and discussions followed.
At 9:54 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris laid the committee at ease.
At 9:55 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5234, but did not wish to
speak:
Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5234, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:56
AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 13, 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 and Dievendorf.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Grant.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Grant.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 06, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4969 before the committee:
HB 4969
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to regulate the distribution, sale, and
manufacture of kratom products; to require
licensing for certain conduct related to kratom
and kratom products; to prohibit the
distribution, sale, and manufacturing of certain
kratom products; to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state governmental officers
and entities; to prescribe fines and sanctions;
to provide remedies; and to require the
promulgation of rules.
Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed.
Bruce Wade, Clinton Township Trustee, testified in support of HB 4969. Questions and
discussions followed.
Dr. Edward Boyer, toxicologist, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 4969.
Questions and discussions followed.
Mac Haddow, representing the American Kratom Association, testified in support of HB 4969.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4969, but did not wish to
speak:
Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4969. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4969 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 12-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: Rep. Tisdel.
The Chair laid HB 4501 before the committee:
HB 4501
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,"
by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as
amended by 2023 PA 166.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4501, but did not wish to speak:
Melissa Wlodkowski, representing herself.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4501 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4678 and HB 4679 before the committee:
HB 4678
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled
"Weights and measures act," (MCL 290.601 to
290.635) by adding section 28g.
HB 4679
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled
"Weights and measures act," by amending
sections 10 and 28c (MCL 290.610 and
290.628c), section 28c as amended by 2022
PA 273.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4678 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4679 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5060 and HB 5061 before the committee:
HB 5060
(Rep. Pavlov)
A bill to require certain establishments to hire
bouncers only with certain training; to require
the promulgation of rules; and to provide
remedies.
HB 5061
(Rep. Pavlov)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 906 (MCL 436.1906), as
amended by 2008 PA 218.
Representative Pavlov testified in support of HB 5060 and HB 5061. Questions and discussions
followed.
Sandy Schultz, representing her son, Joshua Conant, testified in support of HB 5060 and HB 5061.
Questions and discussions followed.
Mark Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant, testified in support of HB 5060 and HB 5061.
Questions and discussions followed.
James Freed, representing the City of Port Huron, testified in support of HB 5060 and HB 5061.
Questions and discussions followed.
Ben Ries, representing the office of Representative Pavlov, came forward for questions and
discussion.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5060 and HB 5061, but did not wish to
speak:
Mike Conant, representing his son, Joshua Conant.
Joanne VanBuskirk, representing Joshua Conant.
Jeffery Scott Maxon, representing Joshua Conant.
Barbara Blain, representing Joshua Conant and Sandy Schultz.
Joseph DeYonker, representing Joshua Conant.
David Hart, representing Joshua Conant.
James F. Feher II, representing Joshua Conant.
Hannah Hart, representing Joshua Conant.
Mark Sanderson, representing themself.
June Asselin, representing themself.
Pauline Repp, representing Joshua Conant.
Randall Rostine, representing Joshua Conant.
Karen A. Goold, representing Joshua Conant.
Austin Smitz, representing Joshua Conant.
Clarence F. Blair, representing Joshua Conant and Sandy Schultz.
Mark VanBuskirk, representing Joshua Conant.
Alec Moore, representing Joshua Conant.
Curtis Karl, representing Joshua Conant.
Abigail Morden, representing Joshua Conant.
Michelle Mensinger, representing Joshua Conant.
Eric G. Goold, representing Joshua Conant.
Sarah Conant, representing Joshua Conant.
Kirk Kammer, representing Joshua Conant.
Dan Schultz, representing Joshua Conant.
Jerry Hendrick, representing Joshua Conant.
Carol Kammer, representing Joshua Conant.
Michael S. Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant.
Ivah Newman, representing her cousin, Joshua Conant.
Emily Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant.
Jonathan Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant.
Rachael Farquhar, representing Joshua Conant.
Katherine Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant.
Lindsey McKay, representing her cousin, Joshua Conant.
John W. Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant.
Amy Sanderson, representing her nephew, Joshua Conant.
Jennifer Lien, representing Joshua Conant.
Jannett Conant, representing Joshua Conant.
Sherry Archibald, representing the Port Huron City Council and Joshua Conant.
Sydney Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant.
Brenton Hissock, representing themself.
Casey Donnenworth, representing Joshua Conant.
Cheryl Donnenworth, representing themself.
Jennifer Brown, representing themself.
Michael McNutt, representing themself.
Andrew Thompson, representing themself.
Olivia Brown, representing themself.
The Chair laid HB 4388 before the committee:
HB 4388
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to establish age verification and consent
requirements related to the opening and use of
social media accounts by residents of this
state; to establish certain standards for social
media accounts of minors; to establish certain
requirements related to accessing the social
media accounts of minors; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to prohibit
certain acts related to social media accounts of
minors; to prescribe civil sanctions and
provide remedies; to provide for the
promulgation of rules; and to declare certain
contractual provisions void and unenforceable.
Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 4388. Questions and discussions followed.
Megan Stokes, representing the Computer & Communications Industry Association, testified in
opposition to HB 4388. Questions and discussions followed.
Caden Rosenbaum, representing the Reason Institute, testified in opposition to HB 4388.
Amy Bos, representing NetChoice, testified in opposition to HB 4388.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4388, but did not wish to speak:
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4388, but did not wish to speak:
Melissa Wlodkowski, representing herself.
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Neeley and Grant from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at
10:23 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 428, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, November 13, 2025
11:00 AM
Room 428, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati
and Herzberg.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 06, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4809 before the committee:
HB 4809
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending the title
and section 219 (MCL 257.219), the title as
amended by 2016 PA 32 and section 219 as
amended by 2018 PA 74, and by adding
sections 820a and 820b.
Representative Posthumus and Randy Spader, representing the Detroit International Bridge
Company, testified in support of HB 4809. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4809, but did not wish to speak:
Graham Filler, representing the Truck Renting and Leasing Association.
The Chair laid HB 4892 before the committee:
HB 4892
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
724 and 728 (MCL 339.724 and 339.728), as
amended by 2018 PA 81.
Representative Frisbe testified in support of HB 4892. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4892, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 4895 before the committee:
HB 4895
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section 314
(MCL 339.314).
Representative Linting testified in support of HB 4895. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4895, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 4919 before the committee:
HB 4919
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section
539 (MCL 339.5539).
Representative Greene testified in support of HB 4919. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 4881 before the committee:
HB 4881
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending section 4105 (MCL
289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4881 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4882 before the committee:
HB 4882
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to repeal 1964 PA 158, entitled "An act
to provide for the licensing of wholesale potato
dealers; to prescribe certain powers and duties
for certain state agencies; to require certain
types of financial security for certain persons
under certain circumstances, and to prescribe
the procedure for its enforcement; to provide
remedies and penalties for violations of the
act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," (MCL 290.451 to 290.466).
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4882 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4915 before the committee:
HB 4915
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 16149.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4915 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: Reps. Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Pass: None.
At 11:19 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:28 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4933 before the committee:
HB 4933
(Rep. Steele)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
303a and 411 (MCL 339.303a and 339.411),
section 303a as amended by 2014 PA 265 and
section 411 as amended by 2020 PA 388; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Steele, testified in support of HB 4933. Questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
11:31 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2523
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 13, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Thursday,
November 13, 2025, at 12:00 noon in the Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 128 (S-1) (Sen. McCann) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 200 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
3. Testimony regarding (S-1) and SB 267 (Sen. Geiss)
4. Reported SB 267 (S-1) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
5. Testimony regarding SB 279 (Sen. Victory)
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory and
Lindsey
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB128. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory and Lindsey
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report the S-1 version of SB128 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory and Lindsey
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair read the card of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 200:
Ann Griffin, Michigan Humane - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 200 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Victory and Lindsey
Nays: Sen.(s) Moss, Geiss
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Senator Geiss to explain SB 267 and (S-1) substitute.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 267 and (S-1)
Ms. O.Rerhi Onomake, CEO of Global African Business Association - Support
Mr. Akindele Akinyemi, Co-Founder of Global African Business Association - Support
Dr. Victoria Akai, CEO of Duchess Naturals Limited - Support
Mr. Tope Esan, CEO of Nathman Woolwich LLC - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 267. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory and Lindsey
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to report the S-1 version of SB 267 with the recommendation
that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss and Victory
Nays: Senator Lindsey
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Senator Victory to explain SB 279. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB279:
Tim Langholz, NFIB - Support
Mike Witkowski, Michigan Manufacturers Association - Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 279:
Jim Miller, Nexteer - Support
Jamie Clover Adams, Michigan Food Processors Association - Support
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber - Support
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce - Support
Dakota Baker, Northern MI Chamber Alliance - Support
Joshua Scramlin, Michigan Farm Bureau – Support
Maureen Watson-Bolger, MABA - Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Lindsey to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Webber was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
2:21 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee:


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

evidence_text:
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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
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
November 13, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025, at
1:30 p.m., in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 462(S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 463(S-1) (Sen. Wojno) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 465(S-1) (Sen. Bellino) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 466(S-1) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
5. Testimony regarding HB 4113 (Rep. Steckloff)
6. Adopted (S-1) and testimony regarding 198(S-1) (Sen. Singh)
7. Reported SB 599(S-2) (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
8. Reported SB 600 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
9. Reported SB 601(S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
10. Reported SB 602 (Sen. Polehanki) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:35 p.m. The Chair recessed the meeting at 2:35 p.m. due to the lack
of quorum. The Chair reconvened the meeting at 2:46 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck,
and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from November 6, 2025.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen.(s) Santana, Webber and Lauwers were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Senator Singh to summarize (S-1) substitutes to SB 462, SB 463, SB 465, and SB 466.
Member questions followed.
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 462, SB
463, SB 465, SB 466:
Martin Manna, Chaldean Chamber of Commerce - Opposed
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 462. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report the (S-1) version of SB 462 to the floor with the
recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, and Bellino
Nays: Sen. Hauck
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 463. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report the (S-1) version of SB 463 to the floor with the
recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, and Bellino
Nays: Sen. Hauck
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 465. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to report the (S-1) version of SB 465 to the floor with the
recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, and Bellino
Nays: Sen. Hauck
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 466. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to report the (S-1) version of SB 466 to the floor with the
recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, and Bellino
Nays: Sen. Hauck
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair invited Representative Steckloff to summarize HB 4113. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4113:
Sharkey Haddad, Chaldean Chamber of Commerce – Support
Joe Shallal, Attorney – Support
Jerry Griffin, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4113:
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Opposed
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
John McNamara, Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association – Support
Tony Mitchell, Michigan Spirits Association – Neutral
Matt Sowash, MLC, Distilled Spirits Council of the US (DISCUS) – Neutral
The Chair invited Senator Singh to summarize (S-1) substitute to SB 198. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 198(S-1):
Kurt Berryman, Michigan Auto Dealers Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB198(S-1):
Karen Johnston, Toyota – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 198. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Polehanki to summarize (S-2) substitute to SB 599 and (S-1) substitute to SB 601.
Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 599(S-2), SB 600, SB 601(S-1),
and SB 602:
Derek Sova, Cannabis Regulatory Agency – No Position
Jerry Griffin, Midwest Independent Retailers Association – Support
The Chair red the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 599(S-2),
SB 600, SB 601(S-1), and SB 602:
Robin Schneider, Michigan Cannabis Industry Association – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 599. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report the (S-2) version of SB 599 to the floor with the
recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report SB 600 to the floor with the recommendation that the
bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 601. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to report the (S-1) version of SB 601 to the floor with the
recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Polehanki to report SB 602 to the floor with the recommendation that
the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, and Bellino
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:33 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 2, 2025


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Geiss (C), Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory and Bumstead

Excused: Senator McBroom

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

Senate Bill No. 611, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending sections 2559 and 2950 (MCL 600.2559 and 600.2950), section 2559 as amended by 2023 PA 35 and section 2950 as amended

by 2018 PA 146.

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

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senator Runestad

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

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

Senate Bill No. 612, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled “Revised judicature act of 1961,” by amending section 2950a (MCL 600.2950a), as amended by 2018 PA 146, and by adding sections 2950d and 2950p.

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

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana Nays: Senator Runestad

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

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

Senate Bill No. 616, entitled

A bill to amend 2022 PA 85, entitled “Opioid liability litigation act,” by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 691.1672 and 691.1673), as amended by 2023 PA 228.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

To Report Out:

Stephanie Chang Chairperson

Yeas: Senators Chang, Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana, Runestad and Johnson Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


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

Meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported

Senate Bill No. 128, entitled

A bill to create a Michigan-Ireland trade commission within the Michigan economic development corporation and to prescribe its powers and duties; to create a fund; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.

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

Mallory McMorrow Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss and Victory Nays: Senator Lindsey

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

The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported

Senate Bill No. 200, entitled

A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled “Food law,” by amending sections 1105, 3113, and 6101 (MCL 289.1105, 289.3113, and 289.6101), section 1105 as amended by 2014 PA 516, section 3113 as

amended by 2016 PA 188, and section 6101 as amended by 2012 PA 178. With the recommendation that the bill pass.

To Report Out:

Mallory McMorrow Chairperson

Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Victory and Lindsey Nays: Senators Moss and Geiss

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Economic and Community Development reported

Senate Bill No. 267, entitled

A bill to create a Michigan-African-Caribbean trade commission within the Michigan economic development corporation and to prescribe its powers and duties; to create a fund; and to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities.

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

Mallory McMorrow Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators McMorrow, Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss and Victory Nays: Senator Lindsey

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


location: Room 352, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Joint

meeting held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., Room 352, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Runestad

Scheduled Meetings

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Wednesday, December 3, 2:00 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection – Wednesday, December 3, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Veterans and Emergency Services – Wednesday, December 3, 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 12:54 p.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


Thursday, November 13, 2025

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evidence_text: Thank you. Oversight committee on state and local public assistance programs will come to order. Will the clerk Will the clerk please call uh the role for today's attendance? >> Chair Wilford >> here.


evidence_text: The House Judiciary Committee will come to order. Uh, clerk, please call the role for attendance. >> Chair Lightner >> here.


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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
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 02, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at
2:30 p.m. in the Room 403 of the 4th Floor
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 198(S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 472 (Sen. Singh); SB 473 (Sen. Singh)
3. Testimony regarding SB 721 (Sen. Moss); SB 722 (Sen. Moss)
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:36 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Senator Polehanki was excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion from Senator Singh to report the S-1 version of SB198 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Senator Singh to summarize SB 472 and SB 473. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 472 and SB 473:
Tim Sowton, VP Public Policy and Research, Business Leaders for Michigan - Support
Maureen Kraus, President & CEO, Detroit Regional Partnership - Support
Daniel Witt, Head of State and Local Public Policy, Lucid Motors - Support
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Mike Johnston, EVP, Government Affairs & Workforce Development, MI Manufacturers Assoc. - No
position
James Hohman, Mackinac Centner - Opposed
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 472 and
SB 473:
Randy Thelen, Economic Development Leaders for Michigan - Support
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber - Support
Beth DeShone, MI Forward Network - Opposed
Paul Jordan, Self - Opposed
Jeff Stoutenberg, DOW Chemical - Support
Tim Golding and Sonny Koch, Americans for Prosperity Michigan - Opposed
The Chair summarized SB 721 and SB 722. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 721 and SB 722:
Peter Morman, MI Department of Treasury - Support
The Chair read the card of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 721 and
SB 722:
Jenn Hayes, Invest Detroit - Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
3:40 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: December 9, 2025


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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 2, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, December
2, 2025, at 3:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 708 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 709 (S-2) (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Chang, McCann, Victory and
Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chairman recessed the committee from 3:34 p.m. to 3:39 p.m.
At 3:38 p.m., Sen.(s) Hertel and Bellino entered the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. McBroom was excused from the meeting.
The Chair summarized the (S-2) version of SB 709.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 709. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory, and Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair invited Sen. Klinefelt to summarize SB 708.
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report SB 708 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory, and Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report SB 709 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory, and Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:49 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLANKI8
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
December 3, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services was scheduled for Wednesday,
December 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in the 1300 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4189 (Rep. Woolford) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4301 (Rep. BeGole) with recommendation.
3. Reported HB 4302 (Rep. McFall) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:00 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 June 11, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB 4189, and invited Rep. Woolford to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4189:
Melissa Hanks Ketchel - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4189:
Courtney Payne - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Outman to report HB 4189 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 HB’s 4301 and 4302, and invited Rep. McFall to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4301 and 4302:
Trent Atkins, Mutual Aid Box Alarm Systems – Support
Shadd Whitehead, Mutual Aid Box Alarm Systems – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4301 and 4302:
Erin Schor, Michigan Department of State – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to report HB 4301 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 entertained a motion by Sen. Lindsey to report HB 4302 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 entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection,
Sen. Polehanki was 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 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
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 03, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 351 (S-4) (Sen. Cavanagh) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 352 (Sen. Victory) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 353 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 354 (Sen. Anthony) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 355 (Sen. McBroom) with recommendation.
6. Testimony regarding SB 124 (Sen. Damoose).
7. Testimony regarding SB 583 (Sen. Cavanagh) and SB 584 (Sen. Irwin).
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 October 22, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Bayer to adopt the (S-4) version of SB 351. 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 (S-4) was adopted.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 351, SB
352, SB 353, SB 354, and SB 355:
Mike Alaimo, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
Mitch Albers, Michigan Association for Justice – Support
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Opposition
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 351:
Patrick Brennan, Lending Tree – Opposition
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David Carter, Ecommerce Innovation Alliance – Opposition
Shawon Cecil, MI Realtors – Opposition
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to report the (S-4) version of SB 351 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) Theis and Daley
Pass: Sen. Huizenga
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator McCann to report SB 352 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri and Huizenga
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis and Daley
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to report SB 353 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri and Huizenga
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis and Daley
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Camilleri to report SB 354 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri and Huizenga
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis and Daley
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Bayer to report SB 355 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Camilleri and Huizenga
Nays: Sen.(s) Theis and Daley
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB124:
Sen. Damoose – Support
Bob Doyle, Michigan Association of CPAs – Support
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 583 and SB 584:
Sen. Mary Cavanagh – Support
Sen. Irwin – Support
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, David Foos, and Jesse Kirchner, Michigan Department of Treasury – Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 583:
Randy Gross, Michigan Chamber – Support
Bob Doyle, Michigan Association of CPAs – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
12:58 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date adopted by committee: 12/10/25


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 3, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday,
December 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., in Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4108 (Rep. Prestin) with recommendation.
2. Reported HB 4847 (Rep. Frisbie) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 590 (Sen. Outman) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 591 (Sen. Chang) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 592 (Sen. Santana) with recommendation.
6. Testimony regarding HB 4598 (Rep. Harris).
7. Testimony regarding HB 4599 (Rep. Steckloff).
8. Testimony regarding SB 613 (Sen. Chang).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:04 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, Santana and Johnson, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up HB’s 4108, HB 4847, SB 590 and SB 591, and invited Rep. Frisbie; Cameron Bruneau,
of Rep. Prestin’s office and Sen. Outman to summarize the bills. Chair Chang summarized S 591..
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4108, HB 4847, SB 590 and
SB 591:
Laura Walker, Michigan Trauma Coalition - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4108, HB 4847, SB
590 and SB 591:
Chardae Burton, MI Department of Health and Human Services – Support HB 4108
Mitch Albers, MI Association for Justice – Oppose
Matt Saxton, MI Sheriffs’ Association – Support
Elizabeth Kutter, MI Health and Hospital Association – Support
Michigan Trauma Coalition – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4108 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Santana and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report HB 4847 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Santana and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Johnson to report SB 590 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Santana and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 591 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Santana and Johnson
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Irwin
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 592, and invited Sen. Santana to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 592:
Priscilla Bordayo, Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice – Support
Kyle Kaminski, MI Department of Corrections – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 592:
Cecilia Zavala, Nation Outside – Support
Simone Trice, Center for Employment Opportunities – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan- Support
Paul Stankewitz, MI Catholic Conference – Support
Shaena Fazal, Alliance for Safety and Justice - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 592 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Johnson
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB 4598 and HB 4599, and invited Rep. Steckloff to summarize the bills.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB 4598 and 4599:
Drew Beardslee, MI Retailers Association – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4598 and 4599:
Ashley Steffen, MI Department of Attorney General – Support
Matt Saxton, MI Sheriffs’ Association – Support
Racheal Carl, Walmart – Support
Katie Fuller, MI Downtown Association – Support
Eric Douglas, The Home Depot – Support
Emily D’Agostini, International Council of Shopping Centers – Support
Cassie Thierelder, AARP – Support
The Chair brought up SB 613, and summarized the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 613:
Helen Weston, The Niskanen Center – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 613:
Mike Sauger, MI Fraternal Order of Police – Support
Jillian E. Snider, R Street Institute – Support
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard – Support
Matt Saxton, MI Sheriffs’ Association – Oppose
Alley Alfonsetti, Prison Fellowship – Support
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Runestad was 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 3:00 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 12/10/2025


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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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 3, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 1:30
p.m., in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 447 (Sen. Hertel).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Klinefelt, Webber, and Huizenga, a
quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen.(s) Cherry, Geiss, Hauck, and Runestad were excused from the meeting.
The Chair summarized SB 447.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 447:
Bruce Goodman, Michigan PANS/PANDAS Alliance – Support
Dr. Susan Youngs, Patients with PANS/PANDAS – Support
Lori Corteville, Citizen – Support
Kim and Victor T., Citizens – Support
Michelle Stackpoole, Citizen – Support
Gary Driscoll, Citizen – Support
Erin Brick, Citizen – Support
Kristina Cope, Citizen – Support
Rita Dougals, Citizen – Support
The following cards were turned in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding
SB 447:
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Linda Couley, Citizen – Support
Barbara Juliano, Citizen – Support
Susan Lazaroff, Citizen – Support
Kharmon Cox, Citizen – Support
Meghan Kirkman, Citizen – Support
Rita Sabagh, Citizen – Support
Christina Price, Citizen – Support
Karla Ruest, PCMA – Oppose
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:16 p.m.


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 9, 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, Koleszar and Xiong.
Absent: Rep. Wooden.
Excused: Rep. Wooden.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 04, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5091 before the committee:
HB 5091
(Rep. Steele)
A bill to amend 2023 PA 281, entitled "Public
officers financial disclosure act," by amending
section 3 (MCL 15.703), as amended by 2025
PA 3.
Representative Steele testified in support of HB 5091. Questions and discussions followed.
Charles Semchena, representing the former Attorney for the City of Royal Oak, testified in support
of HB 5091.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4720, HB 5091, HB 5197 and HB 5198,
but did not wish to speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
The Chair laid HB 4720 before the committee:
HB 4720
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending
sections 795 and 795a (MCL 168.795 and
168.795a), section 795 as amended by 2018
PA 127 and section 795a as amended by 1998
PA 215.
Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4720. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4720 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 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4720, but did not wish to
speak:
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid HB 5197 before the committee:
HB 5197
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled
"Michigan campaign finance act," by
amending sections 7, 15, 24, 26, 51, and 54
(MCL 169.207, 169.215, 169.224, 169.226,
169.251, and 169.254), section 7 as amended
by 2001 PA 250, section 15 as amended by
2015 PA 269, sections 24, 26, and 51 as
amended by 2019 PA 93, and section 54 as
amended by 2023 PA 244, and by adding
section 34a.
Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5197. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5197 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 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5198 before the committee:
HB 5198
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to
168.992) by adding section 645a.
Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5198. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5198 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 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5197 and HB 5198, but did not wish to
speak:
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State .
Representative Koleszar moved to excuse Representative Wooden from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:38
AM.
Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. PAULINE WENDZEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Wendzel.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn,
Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews, Coffia, Herzberg and Myers-Phillips.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 03, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4361 before the committee:
HB 4361
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to
provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services
affected with a public interest within this state;
to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to
provide for licensing; to include municipally
owned utilities and other providers of energy
under certain provisions of this act; to create a
public service commission and to prescribe
and define its powers and duties; to abolish the
Michigan public utilities commission and to
confer the powers and duties vested by law on
the public service commission; to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to provide
for the continuance, transfer, and completion
of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish
automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit
certain rate increases without notice and
hearing; to qualify residential energy
conservation programs permitted under state
law for certain federal exemption; to create a
fund; to encourage the utilization of resource
recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and
practices of providers of energy; to allow for
the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce
rates; to provide for appeals; to provide
appropriations; to declare the effect and
purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"
by amending section 10p (MCL 460.10p), as
amended by 2016 PA 341.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4361. The motion prevailed 14-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie,
Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Coffia and Myers-Phillips.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4361, but did not wish to speak:
Winston Feeheley, representing DTE.
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4361 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-1) be adopted and the bill then pass. The committee further recommended that the bill and
substitutes be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie,
Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Coffia and Myers-Phillips.
The Chair laid HB 4486 before the committee:
HB 4486
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to prohibit municipalities from imposing
a ban on the use of natural gas or the
installation of natural gas infrastructure; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
local governmental officers and entities; and to
provide that certain local ordinances,
resolutions, or policies are void and
unenforceable.
Representative Prestin explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4486.
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4486. The motion prevailed 11-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie,
Linting, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Coffia and Myers-Phillips.
Pass: Rep. Andrews.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4486, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Nichole Keway Biber.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4486, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Pete Langley, representing the American Petroleum Institute.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Tim Swagar, representing SEMCO Energy.
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum.
Derek Dalling, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association.
Tony Des Chenes, representing TC Energy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4486, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Representative Schmaltz moved to report out HB 4486 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-4-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie,
Linting and Herzberg.
Nays: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Coffia and Myers-Phillips.
Pass: Reps. Liberati and Andrews.
The Chair laid the Presentation from the Michigan Municipal Electric Association before the
committee.
Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Providers, and Dave Koster,
representing the Holland Board of Public Works, provided a presentation on Michigan Municipal
Electric Providers.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting at
10:31 AM.
Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
10:30 AM
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 November 04, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4530, HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038, HB 5039 and HB 5220 before
the committee:
HB 4530
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 748a (MCL
330.1748a), as added by 1998 PA 497.
HB 5035
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL
600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980.
HB 5036
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to
750.568) by adding section 219g.
HB 5037
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as
amended by 2018 PA 182.
HB 5038
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 16l of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l), as
amended by 2016 PA 150.
HB 5039
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16221 and
16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), as
amended by 2023 PA 209.
HB 5220
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 3b
(MCL 722.623b), as added by 2023 PA 46.
Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 4530.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4530 and HB 5220, but did not wish to
speak:
Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Children and Families.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5220, but did not wish to speak:
Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
The chair laid a presentation on One Big Happy Home before the committee.
Representative Johnsen introduced Joe Benedict and Ryan North who gave a presentation on One
Big Happy Home. Questions and discussion followed.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 4530, HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038, HB
5039 and HB 5220.
Representative Johnsen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4530. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4530 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 5220 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.
Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 5035 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5036 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Representative Johnsen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5037. The motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 5037 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Representative Pavlov moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5038. The motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5038 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5039 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
11:46 AM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
REP. MARK TISDEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Finance was called to order by Chair Tisdel.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette,
Hoskins, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Absent: Reps. Posthumus and Tyrone Carter.
Excused: Reps. Posthumus and Tyrone Carter.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 04, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4682 before the committee:
HB 4682
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2023 PA
150.
Representative Woolford, joined by Ramon Baca and Kelly Johnson, representing Livingston
County Veteran Services, testified in support of HB 4682. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4682, but did not wish to speak:
Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Joanne Misuraca, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4682, but did not wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
The Chair laid HB 5256 before the committee:
HB 5256
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," by amending section 30
(MCL 206.30), as amended by 2025 PA 24.
At 10:56 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:57 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie called the committee back to order.
Chair Tisdel, joined by Alyssa Tushman and Bryan Rief, representing the Michigan Fitness
Association, testified in support of HB 5256. Questions and discussion followed.
At 11:15 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie laid the committee at ease.
At 11:16 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5305 and HB 5306 before the committee:
HB 5305
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 255, entitled
"Commercial redevelopment act," by
amending section 18 (MCL 207.668), as
amended by 2020 PA 218.
HB 5306
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled
"Commercial rehabilitation act," by amending
section 16 (MCL 207.856), as amended by
2020 PA 217.
Representative VanWoerkom and Representative BeGole testified in support of HB 5305 and HB
5306. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5305 and HB 5306, but did not wish to
speak:
Katie Fuller, representing the Michigan Downtown Association.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Payton Heins, representing the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Patricia Herhden, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.
Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5305 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette,
Hoskins, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5306 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette,
Hoskins, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representatives Posthumus and Tyrone Carter from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 11:27
AM.
Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov