evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 10,
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, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope,
Breen and Scott.
Absent: Rep. BeGole.
Excused: Rep. BeGole.
Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 03, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative Harris moved to excuse Representative BeGole from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4596 before the committee:
HB 4596
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 1034 and
1044 (MCL 330.2034 and 330.2044).
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4596, but did not wish to speak:
Gabrielle Dressner, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4596 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
The Chair laid HB 4667 and HB 4668 before the committee:
HB 4667
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to
750.568) by adding section 411y.
HB 4668
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to require large developers to implement
safety and security protocols to manage critical
risks of foundation models; to prescribe the
duties of large developers; to provide
protection for certain employees; to provide
for the powers and duties of certain state and
local governmental officers and entities; and to
prescribe civil sanctions and provide remedies.
Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber, testified in opposition to HB 4668.
Chair Lightner testified in support of HB 4667 and HB 4668. Questions and discussions followed.
Felix de Simone, representing Pause AI US, testified in support of HB 4667 and HB 4668.
Questions and discussions followed.
Rob Eleved, representing the Transparency Coalition, testified in support of HB 4667 and HB
4668. Questions and discussions followed.
Tyler Diers, representing TechNet, testified in opposition to HB 4667 and HB 4668. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4667, but did not wish to speak:
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4668, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Doris, representing Secure AI.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4668, but did not wish to speak:
Patricia Herndon, representing the MI Bankers Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4667 and HB 4668, but did not wish to
speak:
Jacqui Dolce, representing the GR Chamber.
Matt Sowash, representing the American Innovators Network.
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4668 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope,
Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:09 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, September 10,
2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin,
Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman and Wooden.
Absent: Rep. Myers-Phillips.
Excused: Rep. Myers-Phillips.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 03, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4427 before the committee:
HB 4427
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled
"Emergency management act," (MCL 30.401
to 30.421) by adding section 10a.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4427. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid a presentation on PFAS destructor or reducer technologies and companies
increasing operations in Michigan before the committee.
CEO David Trueba, representing Revive Environmental, gave a presentation about PFAS
technology. Questions and discussions followed.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 4427.
Representative St. Germain and Nathan Kissling testified in support of HB 4427. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4427, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Nichole Keway Biber, representing Clean Water Action.
Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representative Myers-Phillips 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
12:59 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Hauck

The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported

Senate Bill No. 529, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding sections 483b, 544g, 590i, and 957a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno , Santana, McMorrow and Chang

Nays: Senator Johnson

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported

Senate Bill No. 530, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 482g.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno , Santana, McMorrow and Chang

Nays: Senator Johnson

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported

Senate Bill No. 531, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 482, 590h, 685, 957, and 958 (MCL 168.482, 168.590h, 168.685, 168.957, and 168.958), section 482 as amended by 2018 PA 608, sections 590h and 685 as amended by 2018 PA 650, and section 957 as amended by 2018 PA 120, and by adding sections 482f and 547.

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

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno , Santana, McMorrow and Chang

Nays: Senator Johnson

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

The Committee on Elections and Ethics reported

Senate Bill No. 533, entitled

A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 931c.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeremy Moss

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Wojno , Santana, McMorrow and Chang

Nays: Senator Johnson

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building

Present: Senators Wojno , Bayer, Theis and Runestad

Absent: Senator McMorrow

Scheduled Meetings

Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board – Wednesday, September 17, 1:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:16 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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evidence_text: The House Oversight Subcommittee on Corporate Subsidies and State Investments will come to order. Will the


evidence_text: The joint committee on administrative rules will come to order.


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators Wojno, Runestad and Johnson

Scheduled Meetings

Administrative Rules, Joint – Wednesday, September 17, 9:00 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, House Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, September 18, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection – Wednesday, September 17, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, September 18, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721

Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board – Wednesday, September 17, 1:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑2768

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

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Noon.
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Byrnes,
Rheingans and Xiong.
Absent: Rep. Young.
Excused: Rep. Young.
Representative Xiong moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 09, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729 before the committee:
HB 4727
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates
and protected individuals code," by amending
sections 5106, 5313, and 5409 (MCL
700.5106, 700.5313, and 700.5409), section
5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section
5313 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section
5409 as amended by 2000 PA 463.
HB 4728
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
303a (MCL 339.303a), as amended by 2014
PA 265, and by adding article 14A.
HB 4729
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 628 (MCL
330.1628), as amended by 1995 PA 290.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729, but did not
wish to speak:
Rebecca Master, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference.
Jason Lachowski, representing the AARP Michigan.
Roslund Harris testified in support of HB 4727 and HB 4728.
Representative Fox moved to report out HB 4727 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4728. The motion prevailed
8-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford and Rheingans.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Byrnes and Xiong.
Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 4728 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 4729 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Representative Wozniak moved to excuse Representative Young from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
12:10 PM.
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, September 16, 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, Tyrone Carter and Neeley.
Absent: Reps. Posthumus, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Excused: Reps. Posthumus, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Representative Schuette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 09, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4799 before the committee:
HB 4799
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
44b (MCL 211.44b), as added by 1994 PA
297.
Representative Lightner, joined by Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber of
Commerce, and Zachary Matice, representing ITC Holdings Corp, testified in support of HB 4799.
Questions and discussion followed.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association, testified in opposition to HB 4799.
Alan Fox, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers, testified in opposition to
HB 4799.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4799, but did not wish to speak:
Tony Mosesso, representing ITC Holdings Corp.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Shawon Cecil, representing Michigan Realtors.
Doug Roberts, representing Consumers Energy.
Andrew Martin, representing Meijer.
Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4799, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Joe Snyder, representing the City of Rochester Hills.
John Shay, representing the City of Wyoming.
The Chair laid HB 4431 and HB 4432 before the committee:
HB 4431
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 281.
HB 4432
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 282.
Representative Bierlein and Representative Frisbie, joined by Scott Brooks, representing the Van
Buren Fire Chiefs' Association, testified in support of HB 4431 and HB 4432. Questions and
discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4747 before the committee:
HB 4747
(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 2023 PA 4.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4747, but did not wish to speak:
Kyle Innes, representing the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4747, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4747 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona and Schuette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter and Neeley.
Representative Frisbie moved to excuse Representatives Posthumus, Breen, Young and Paiz 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 11:13
AM.
Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

The meeting scheduled on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building, did not have a quorum present.

Scheduled Meetings

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, September 18, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Energy and Environment – Thursday, September 18, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, September 18, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:48 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 17,
2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin,
Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Foreman.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Foreman.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4790 and HB 4791 before the committee:
HB 4790
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17033 and
17533 (MCL 333.17033 and 333.17533), as
amended by 1994 PA 234.
HB 4791
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 9135.
Representative Thompson, joined by Representative Steckloff, testified in support of HB 4790 and
HB 4791. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4790 and HB 4791, but did not wish to
speak:
Graham Filler, representing Astellas.
The Chair laid HB 4857 before the committee:
HB 4857
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20981 and
20982 (MCL 333.20981 and 333.20982),
section 20981 as amended by 2020 PA 48 and
section 20982 as added by 2016 PA 40.
Representative Bruck, joined by David Edwards, representing the Michigan Crisis Response
Association, testified in support of HB 4857. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4107, HB 4108, HB 4847 and HB 4402 before the committee:
HB 4107
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1170a (MCL 380.1170a), as added by 2016
PA 388.
HB 4108
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1963 PA 17, entitled "An act
to relieve certain persons from civil liability
when rendering emergency care, when
rendering care to persons involved in
competitive sports under certain
circumstances, or when participating in a mass
immunization program approved by the
department of public health," (MCL 691.1501
to 691.1507) by adding section 8.
HB 4847
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 23, entitled "An act
to regulate certain health clubs with respect to
potential medical emergencies; and to provide
for civil sanctions," by amending section 3
(MCL 333.26313).
HB 4402
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 5431 and
5432 (MCL 333.5431 and 333.5432), section
5431 as amended by 2002 PA 691 and section
5432 as added by 2006 PA 31, and by adding
section 5143.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4107, but did not wish to speak:
Taryn Gal, representing the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4108, but did not wish to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4402, but did not wish to speak:
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Alisha Cottrell, representing Henry Ford Health.
Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4402, but did not wish to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4107 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4108. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 4108 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4847 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 4402 with recommendation that the bill be referred
to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Foreman from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at
9:52 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. MIKE HARRIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 17,
2025
Noon.
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4860 before the committee:
HB 4860
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406ss.
Chair Harris testified in support of HB 4860.
Bill Sullivan, representing the Michigan Dental Association, testified in support of HB 4860.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4860, but did not wish to speak:
Manny Lentine, representing the Council of Michigan Dental Specialties.
Kevin Mckinney, representing the Michigan Association of Orthodontists.
Parker Fisher, representing the Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 12:09
PM.
Representative Mike Harris, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 17,
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, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Absent: Reps. McFall, Arbit and Foreman.
Excused: Reps. McFall, Arbit and Foreman.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4421 before the committee:
HB 4421
(Rep. Kunse)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding
section 1506.
Representative Kunse testified in support of HB 4421. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4421, but did not wish to speak:
Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Derek Dalling, representing the Genesee County Drain Commission.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4421, but did not wish to speak:
Sydney Hart, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Energy.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The Chair laid HB 4073 before the committee:
HB 4073
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 1602 (MCL 324.1602),
as added by 1995 PA 60, and by adding section
1507.
Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4073. Questions and discussions followed.
Greg Eagle, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards, testified in opposition to HB 4073 and
HB 4421.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4073, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The Chair laid a presentation by Hunt Michigan Collaborative before the committee.
Brian Farmer and Mike Mitchell, representing the Hunt Michigan Collaborative, gave an overview
of the Hunt Michigan Collaborative’s work and goals for the future. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative St. Germaine moved to excuse Representatives McFall, Arbit and Foreman from
the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:27
PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, Anderson House Office Building

Present: Senators Wojno , Bayer and McMorrow

Excused: Senators Theis and Runestad


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Theis


evidence_text:
The Senate Fiscal Agency Governing Board submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Anthony (C), Brinks, McCann and Nesbitt

Excused: Senator Bumstead

Scheduled Meetings

Administrative Rules, Joint – Wednesday, September 24, 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, House Office

Building (517) 373‑5312

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 1:33 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Monday, September 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: Good afternoon. Uh, thank you for being here today. The appropriation subcommittee on state and local transportation will come to order. Will


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 18,
2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Economic Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Hoadley.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie and Tate.
Absent: Rep. Coffia.
Excused: Rep. Coffia.
Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 04, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid the presentation on a Report from the Small Business Association of Michigan on
Michigan’s Small Business Climate before the committee.
Brian Calley, CEO, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, provided a
presentation on a Report from the Small Business Association of Michigan on Michigan’s Small
Business Climate. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Outman moved to excuse Representative Coffia from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at
11:49 AM.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 18,
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 Grant.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Dievendorf.
The Chair laid HB 4204 and HB 4205 before the committee:
HB 4204
(Rep. Price)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending section 6101 (MCL
289.6101), as amended by 2012 PA 178.
HB 4205
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending section 1111 (MCL
289.1111), as amended by 2018 PA 92.
Representative Roth, testified in support of HB 4204 and HB 4205. Questions and discussions
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4204 and HB 4205, but did not wish to
speak:
Ann Griffin, representing Michigan Humane.
Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild.
Brett and Lisa Haywood, representing themselves.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4204. The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting,
Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Fairbairn.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4204 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting,
Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Fairbairn.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4205. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4205 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4823 and HB 4824 before the committee:
HB 4823
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending sections 105, 303, 526, 607, 609b,
and 1025 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1303,
436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, and
436.2025), section 105 as amended by 2022
PA 226, section 303 as amended by 2018 PA
154, section 526 as amended by 2020 PA 111,
section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417,
section 609b as added by 2016 PA 81, and
section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and
by adding section 412.
HB 4824
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as
amended by 2022 PA 226, and by adding
section 604.
Chair Aragona, testified in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Bierlein, testified in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824. Questions and discussions
followed.
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in
support of HB 4823 and HB 4824. Questions and discussions followed.
Scott Graham and Scott Newman-Bale, testified in support of HB 4823. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824, but did not wish to
speak:
Larry Cekoya, representing Imperial Beverage.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4823, but did not wish to speak:
Winn Atkins, representing Sazerac.
Fred Schaible, representing Western Michigan University.
Sean Hammond, representing the University of Michigan.
John Kaczynski, representing Saginaw Valley State University.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4824, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4823. The motion prevailed
13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Wendzel.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4823 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 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4824. 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 Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4824 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-3) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-3) 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 Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4422. 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 Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4663 before the committee:
HB 4663
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL
436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section
1016.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4663, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild.
Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Nonprofit Association.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4663. 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 Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4663 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
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 Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4422 before the committee:
HB 4422
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as
amended by 2022 PA 142.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4422, but did not wish to speak:
Larry Cekoya, representing Imperial Beverage.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4422. 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 Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4422 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 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4774 before the committee:
HB 4774
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," by amending
section 237b (MCL 18.1237b), as added by
2002 PA 504.
Representative Fairbairn, testified in support of HB 4774.
Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies, testified in support of
HB 4774.
Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Hemp Beverage Alliance.
Christopher Lackner, representing the Hemp Beverage Alliance, gave a presentation to the
committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 04, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Neeley and Dievendorf 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
10:25 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, September 18,
2025
10:30 AM
Room 428, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and
Liberati.
Absent: Rep. Herzberg.
Excused: Rep. Herzberg.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 04, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4039 before the committee:
HB 4039
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled
"Administrative procedures act of 1969," by
amending section 39 (MCL 24.239), as
amended by 2011 PA 239.
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4039 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 6-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: Rep. Liberati.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4160 before the committee:
HB 4160
(Rep. Johnsen)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled
"Administrative procedures act of 1969," by
amending sections 32 and 45 (MCL 24.232
and 24.245), as amended by 2023 PA 104.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4160 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
6-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Liberati.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4039 and HB 4160, but did not wish to
speak:
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4160, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
The Chair laid HB 4642 before the committee:
HB 4642
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled
"Michigan campaign finance act," by
amending section 15 (MCL 169.215), as
amended by 2015 PA 269.
Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4642. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 4484 before the committee:
HB 4484
(Rep. Fox)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 109z.
Representative Fox testified in support of HB 4484. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4484, but did not wish to speak:
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Hospital Association.
The Chair laid HB 4509 before the committee:
HB 4509
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16801 and
17601 (MCL 333.16801 and 333.17601),
section 16801 as added by 2004 PA 97 and
section 17601 as amended by 2016 PA 238,
and by adding sections 16187, 16804, and
17603a.
Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 4509. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 4591 before the committee:
HB 4591
(Rep. Bohnak)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 18101
(MCL 333.18101), as amended by 2019 PA
96, and by adding sections 16190a and
18105a.
Representative Bohnak testified in support of HB 4591. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4509 and HB 4591, but did not wish to
speak:
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Hospital Association.
Jason Lachowski, representing the AARP of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4591, but did not wish to speak:
Christopher DeBoer, representing the Michigan Health Counselors Association.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Posthumus moved to excuse Representative Herzberg from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
11:03 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Singh and Hauck


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

Meeting held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Runestad


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

Meeting held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Singh, Lauwers, Damoose and Hauck

Scheduled Meetings

Administrative Rules, Joint – Wednesday, September 24, 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, House Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 2:02 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: Oversight subcommittee on state and local public assistant programs will come to order.


location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE FISCAL AGENCY GOVERNING COMMITTEE
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 18,
2025
1:00 PM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on House Fiscal Agency Governing Committee was called to order by
Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Hall, Posthumus and Fitzgerald.
Absent: Rep. Puri.
Excused: Rep. Puri.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid Quarterly Report, dated September 18, 2025, before the committee.
Mary Ann Cleary, Director of the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Quarterly
Report, dated September 18, 2025.
Representative Posthumous moved to approve the Quarterly Report, dated September 18, 2025.
The motion prevailed 4-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Hall, Posthumus and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to excuse Representative Puri from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 1:34
PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 24,
2025
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson,
Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 27, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4556 and HB 4557 before the committee:
HB 4556
(Rep. Kunse)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016
PA 170.
HB 4557
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The
state school aid act of 1979," by amending
sections 22p and 104c (MCL 388.1622p and
388.1704c), section 22p as amended by 2024
PA 120 and section 104c as amended by 2021
PA 48; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4556. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and
Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4557. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and
Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4556 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and
Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4557 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and
Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4556 and HB 4557, but did not wish to
speak:
Matthew Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The Chair laid HB 4813 before the committee:
HB 4813
(Rep. Pavlov)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 160, entitled "An act
entering into the interstate compact on
educational opportunity for military children:
and for related purposes," by amending
sections 1 and 2 (MCL 3.1041 and 3.1042).
Representative Pavlov moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4813. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and
Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Pavlov and Michael Price, Senior Deputy Director & Director of Strategic
Planning for the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affair, testified together in
support of HB 4813. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4813, but did not wish to speak:
Heather Feyerstein, representing the Department of Military and Veteran 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 discussion followed.
The following people 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.
Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
10:55 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 24,
2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin,
Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 17, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4878 before the committee:
HB 4878
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to require the reporting of certain
information and to prescribe conduct related to
drugs and the federal 340B program; to
prescribe civil sanctions; to allow for the
promulgation of rules; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state officers and
entities.
Chair VanderWall testified in support of HB 4878.
Chip Falahee, representing Bronson HealthCare, joined by Stephanie Fields, representing
Corewell Health, testified with a neutral position on HB 4878. Questions and discussions
followed.
Morgan Halloran, representing PhRMA, testified in opposition to HB 4878. Questions and
discussions followed.
Emily Gibellina, representing AbbVie, testified in opposition to HB 4878. Questions and
discussions followed.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in opposition to HB
4878. Questions and discussions followed.
Leslie Baldwin, representing the Michigan Rare Coalition, testified in opposition to HB 4878.
Questions and discussions followed.
Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association, testified in support of HB
4878.
Kelli Pardee, representing the Great Lakes Bay Health Center, testified in support of HB 4878.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4878, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity Michigan.
Bryan Hannon, representing the Healthcare Distribution Alliance.
Jodie Tierney, representing Neurocrine Biosciences.
Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity.
Chris Baggett, representing Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
Sandie Benen, representing GSK.
Edward Sagebiel, representing Lilly.
David Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Allyson Blandford, representing Amgen.
Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition.
Jessie Crews, representing Gilead Sciences.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4878, but did not wish to
speak:
Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health.
Deidra Wilson, representing McLaren Health Care.
Sonny Hoogendoorn, representing Corewell Health.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4878, but did not wish to speak:
Jon Shiflett, representing Priority Health.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Kim Ross, representing Michigan Medicine.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Representative Thompson moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Neeley from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at
10:25 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 24,
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, Hope and
Breen.
Absent: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Scott.
Excused: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Scott.
Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 10, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative Harris moved to excuse Representatives Tyrone Carter and Scott from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4481, HB 4482 and HB 4483 before the committee:
HB 4481
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act
to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms,
gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices; to prohibit the buying,
selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices without a license or other
authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of
firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local agencies; to
prohibit certain conduct against individuals
who apply for or receive a license to carry a
concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to
prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts
of acts inconsistent with this act," (MCL
28.421 to 28.435) by adding section 5p.
HB 4482
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act
to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms,
gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices; to prohibit the buying,
selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices without a license or other
authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of
firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local agencies; to
prohibit certain conduct against individuals
who apply for or receive a license to carry a
concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to
prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts
of acts inconsistent with this act," (MCL
28.421 to 28.435) by adding section 5q.
HB 4483
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act
to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms,
gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices; to prohibit the buying,
selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices without a license or other
authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of
firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local agencies; to
prohibit certain conduct against individuals
who apply for or receive a license to carry a
concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to
prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts
of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending
section 5c (MCL 28.425c), as amended by
2015 PA 3.
Representative Aragona, Representative Hoadley, and Representative DeBoyer testified in
support of HB 4481, HB 4482 and HB 4483. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4481, HB 4482 and HB 4483, but did
not wish to speak:
Brian Darlas, representing the Paladin Academy.
The Chair laid HB 4840 before the committee:
HB 4840
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
section 8031 (MCL 600.8031), as amended by
2017 PA 101.
Chair Lightner testified in support of HB 4840. Questions and discussions followed.
Retired Circuit Court Judge James Alexander, representing himself, testified in support of HB
4840. Questions and discussions followed.
Judge Christopher Yates, representing the Michigan Judges Association, testified in support of HB
4840. Questions and discussions followed.
Doug Toering, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4840. Questions and discussions
followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4840, but did not wish to speak:
Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
The Chair laid HB 4690 and HB 4691 before the committee:
HB 4690
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section
479a (MCL 750.479a), as amended by 2012
PA 60.
HB 4691
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section
602a (MCL 257.602a), as amended by 1999
PA 73.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4690. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Hope and
Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4690 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Hope and Breen.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4691. The motion prevailed 7-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Hope and Breen.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 4691 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Hope and
Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:07 AM.
Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 24,
2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin,
Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Absent: Reps. Scott and Arbit.
Excused: Reps. Scott and Arbit.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 17, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4421 before the committee:
HB 4421
(Rep. Kunse)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding
section 1506.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4421. 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. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4421 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 10-4-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn and Wortz.
Nays: Reps. Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Pass: Rep. McFall.
The Chair laid HB 4073 before the committee:
HB 4073
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 1602 (MCL 324.1602),
as added by 1995 PA 60, and by adding section
1507.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4073. 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. McFall, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 4073 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn and Wortz.
Nays: Reps. Weiss, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Pass: Reps. McFall and Foreman.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4073 and HB 4421, but did not wish to
speak:
Sony Koch and Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity.
Jamie Cavanaugh, representing the Pacific Legal Foundation.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4073 and HB 4421, but did not wish to
speak:
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4073 and HB 4421, but
due to the time constraints was unable to speak:
Greg Eagle, representing the Michigan Resource Stewards.
Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representatives Scott 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
12:08 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, House Office Building

Present: Senator Theis

Absent: Senators Wojno, Bayer, McMorrow and Runestad


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 7:38 p.m.

In pursuance of the order previously made, the President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Friday, September 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: The joint committee on administrative rules will come to order.


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 25,
2025
10:30 AM
Room 428, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati
and Herzberg.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4591 before the committee:
HB 4591
(Rep. Bohnak)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 18101
(MCL 333.18101), as amended by 2019 PA
96, and by adding sections 16190a and
18105a.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4591, but did not wish to speak:
James Gallant, representing Marquette County Suicide Prevention.
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4591 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 4642 before the committee:
HB 4642
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled
"Michigan campaign finance act," by
amending section 15 (MCL 169.215), as
amended by 2015 PA 269.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4642 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 4484 before the committee:
HB 4484
(Rep. Fox)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 109z.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4484 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 4823 and HB 4824 before the committee:
HB 4823
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending sections 105, 303, 526, 607, 609b,
and 1025 (MCL 436.1105, 436.1303,
436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, and
436.2025), section 105 as amended by 2022
PA 226, section 303 as amended by 2018 PA
154, section 526 as amended by 2020 PA 111,
section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417,
section 609b as added by 2016 PA 81, and
section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and
by adding section 412.
HB 4824
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as
amended by 2022 PA 226, and by adding
section 604.
Representative Bierlein and Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers
Association, testified in support of HB 4823 and HB 4824.
Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild, testified in support of HB 4823 and HB
4824.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4823, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Hammond, representing the University of Michigan.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4823. 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.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4823 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Witwer moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4824. 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.
Representative Witwer moved to report out HB 4824 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
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 4422 before the committee:
HB 4422
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as
amended by 2022 PA 142.
Representative Wendzel testified in support of HB 4422.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4422, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin Koke, representing Edrington Spirits.
Joe Cekola, representing Imperial Beverage.
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Jim Moran, representing the Michigan Spirits Association.
Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association.
Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.
Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association.
Steve Rochow, representing Republic National Distributing Company, Michigan.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4422. 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.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4422 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
10:46 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Election Integrity was called to order by Chair Smit.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and
Xiong.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 09, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4588 before the committee:
HB 4588
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending
sections 303, 697, and 699 (MCL 168.303,
168.697, and 168.699), section 303 as
amended by 2018 PA 650, section 697 as
amended by 2018 PA 226, and section 699 as
amended by 2012 PA 523.
Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4588. Questions and discussions followed.
Greg Keller, a member of Hartland Consolidated Schools Board of Education, testified in support
of HB 4588. Questions and discussions followed.
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4588.
Katie Cavanaugh, representing the Okemos Public Schools Board of Education, testified in
opposition to HB 4588.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards, testified in opposition to
HB 4588.
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 4588.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4588, but did not wish to speak:
John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity.
Thomas Luckett, representing the Michigan Democratic Party.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
The Chair laid HB 4793 before the committee:
HB 4793
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending
sections 309 and 310 (MCL 168.309 and
168.310), section 309 as added by 2004 PA
288 and section 310 as added by 2003 PA 302.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4793 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4794 before the committee:
HB 4794
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled
"Community college act of 1966," by
amending sections 156 and 157 (MCL 389.156
and 389.157).
Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4794. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4794 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4794, but did not wish to speak:
Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community College Association.
The Chair laid HB 4795 before the committee:
HB 4795
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section 861
(MCL 380.861), as amended by 2008 PA 1.
Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4795. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4795 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4795, but did not wish to speak:
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4793, HB 4794 and HB 4795, but did not
wish to speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing the Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:44
AM.
Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. JAY DEBOYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas,
Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Tsernoglou moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 09, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Clerk read a letter from House Speaker Matt Hall which appointed alternate members of the
House Committee on Oversight.
The Chair offered a proposed committee rule:
(a)
Oversight Committee
(1)
A representative appointed as an alternate member on the committee may be elevated by
the chair to serve in place of an absent member of the same party for the duration of the committee
meeting.
(2)
An alternate member must be present at the meeting to be elevated by the chair.
(3)
An alternate member who has been elevated by the chair has all the rights and privileges of
a committee member, including the right to vote on questions before the committee.
(4)
An alternate member may not preside as acting chair.
(5)
As used in this rule, “absent member” means a member who was absent during the initial
attendance roll call.
(b)
Oversight Subcommittees
(1)
A representative appointed as an alternate member on the subcommittee may be elevated
by the subcommittee chair to serve in place of an absent member of the same party for the duration
of the subcommittee meeting.
(2)
An alternate member must be present at the meeting to be elevated by the subcommittee
chair.
(3)
An alternate member who has been elevated by the subcommittee chair has all the rights
and privileges of a subcommittee member, including the right to vote on questions before the
subcommittee.
(4)
An alternate member may not preside as acting chair.
(5)
As used in this rule, “absent member” means a member who was absent during the initial
attendance roll call.
Representative Rigas moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion did not prevail
8-7-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas and Schriver.
Nays: Reps. Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.
Pass: Rep. Jaime Greene.
The Chair laid before the committee a follow-up presentation on Michigan Department of Health
and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel’s testimony from September 9th, 2025.
Monroe County Sherriff Troy Goodnough gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
The committee returned to consideration of the proposed committee rule.
Representative Bierlein moved to reconsider the vote by which the proposed committee rule was
not adopted. The motion prevailed 9-7-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver and
Woolford.
Nays: Reps. Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.
Pass: Rep. Jaime Greene.
Representative Rigas moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 9-7-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver and
Woolford.
Nays: Reps. Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.
Pass: Rep. Jaime Greene.
The Chair laid before the committee an additional follow-up presentation on Michigan
Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel’s testimony from September
9th, 2025.
Jill Babel, Marquette County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, gave a presentation.
At 10:00 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:10 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Jill Babel, Marquette County Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, returned to continue the
presentation. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at
11:02 AM.
Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair Outman.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
At 12:04 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:08 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 09, 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 Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4809. The motion prevailed 14-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Herzberg,
Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Carra and Wortz.
Pass: Rep. Hope.
Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4809 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1)
be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to
the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Herzberg, Koleszar,
Andrews and Grant.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Bruck, Wortz, Hope, Miller and Wilson.
The Chair laid HB 4834 and HB 4835 before the committee:
HB 4834
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled
"Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan,"
by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 7, 8, 9,
26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 51, 52, 53, 55, 76, 76a, 77,
80b, 80e, 82, 86, 109, and 155 (MCL 259.2,
259.3, 259.7, 259.8, 259.9, 259.26, 259.27,
259.33, 259.34, 259.35, 259.51, 259.52,
259.53, 259.55, 259.76, 259.76a, 259.77,
259.80b, 259.80e, 259.82, 259.86, 259.109,
and 259.155), the title as amended by 2015 PA
95, sections 2, 3, 8, 9, 51, and 86 as amended
by 2002 PA 35, section 7 as amended by 2015
PA 261, section 26 as amended by 1992 PA
308, section 34 as amended by 2015 PA 259,
section 35 as amended by 2015 PA 258,
section 76 as amended by 1988 PA 391,
sections 76a, 77, 82, and 155 as amended and
sections 80b and 80e as added by 1996 PA
370, and section 109 as added by 2002 PA 90,
and by adding section 89c; and to repeal acts
and parts of acts.
HB 4835
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled
"Michigan commission on law enforcement
standards act," by amending section 2 (MCL
28.602), as amended by 2021 PA 42.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4834 and HB 4835,
but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Randy Allison, representing himself and Midwest Freefall.
Steven M. Chait, representing the Midwest Freefall Skydiving Club.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4834 and HB 4835, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Neyer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4834. The motion prevailed 15-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Rep. Miller.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 4834 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 13-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope,
Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Alexander, Bruck and Miller.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 4835 with recommendation that the bill be referred
to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 13-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope,
Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: Reps. Alexander, Bruck and Miller.
The Chair laid HB 4845 before the committee:
HB 4845
(Rep. Kunse)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act
to provide for the classification of all public
roads, streets, and highways in this state, and
for the revision of that classification and for
additions to and deletions from each
classification; to set up and establish the
Michigan transportation fund; to provide for
the deposits in the Michigan transportation
fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and
motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and
administration of the fund for transportation
purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel
for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists,
pedestrians, and other legal users of roads,
streets, and highways; to set up and establish
the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund
and administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain
businesses; to provide for the continuing
review of transportation needs within the state;
to authorize the state transportation
commission, counties, cities, and villages to
borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges
of funds for transportation purposes; to
authorize counties to advance funds for the
payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to
provide for the limitations, payment,
retirement, and security of the bonds and
pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax
levies by counties and townships for county
roads; to authorize contributions by townships
for county roads; to provide for the
establishment and administration of the state
trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and
certain other funds; to provide for the deposits
in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and
certain other funds of money raised by specific
taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of
public transportation functions and criteria; to
define the purposes for which Michigan
transportation funds may be allocated; to
provide for Michigan transportation fund
grants; to provide for review and approval of
transportation programs; to provide for
submission of annual legislative requests and
reports; to provide for the establishment and
functions of certain advisory entities; to
provide for conditions for grants; to provide
for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
agencies and officials; to provide for the
making of loans for transportation purposes by
the state transportation department and for the
receipt and repayment by local units and
agencies of those loans from certain specified
sources; to investigate and study the tolling of
roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending
section 11c (MCL 247.661c), as amended by
2015 PA 182.
Representative Kunse testified in support of HB 4845. Questions and discussions followed.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association, testified in support of HB 4845. Questions
and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4845, but did not wish to
speak:
Monica Ackerson, representing the Michigan Road Preservation Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at
12:28 PM.
Representative Pat Outman, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin,
Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Absent: Reps. Arbit and Foreman.
Excused: Reps. Arbit and Foreman.
Representative Wortz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4427 before the committee:
HB 4427
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 390, entitled
"Emergency management act," (MCL 30.401
to 30.421) by adding section 10a.
The committee adoptedsubstitute (H-1) for HB 4427 at on the September 10, 2025, meeting.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4427. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4427 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-3). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4427, but did not wish to speak:
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed.
Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The Chair laid a presentation on the MSU Circular Economy Institute before the committee.
Dr. Rex LaMore, representing the Michigan State University Center for Community and
Economic Opportunity, and Samantha Truesdell, representing the Whirlpool Corporation, gave a
presentation on transitioning Michigan to a circular economy. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Wortz moved to excuse Representatives Arbit and Foreman from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at
12:26 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor and Economic Opportunity will come to order. Madame Clerk, will you please call the role today? >> Chair Jenkins Arno >> here. >> Representatives Robinson


evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 12:15 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Absent: Senator Outman


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on House Bill No. 4706 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., Room 352, House Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Anthony, McCann and Bumstead Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 3:55 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Cherry, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
The Conference Committee on Senate Bill No. 166 submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 1:15 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Camilleri (C), Anthony and Bumstead


evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Irwin, Camilleri and Outman

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

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text:
The Committee on Appropriations submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room, 3rd Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Klinefelt

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 543, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 150 and 2038 (MCL 500.150 and 500.2038), as amended by 2019 PA 21.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 544, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 2026 (MCL 500.2026).

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 545, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2229.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 546, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 2006 and 3142 (MCL 500.2006 and 500.3142), section 2006 as amended by 2017 PA 223 and section 3142 as amended by 2019 PA 21.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 547, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending section 3157a (MCL 500.3157a), as added by 2019 PA 21.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 548, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by adding chapter 4A.

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

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

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

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 549, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 553, 561, and 563 (MCL 500.553, 500.561, and 500.563), as added by 2018 PA 690, and by adding sections 564 and 564a.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection reported

Senate Bill No. 550, entitled

A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” by amending sections 2021, 2106, 2108, 2112, 2458, and 2652 (MCL 500.2021, 500.2106, 500.2108, 500.2112, 500.2458, and 500.2652), sections 2021, 2112, 2458, and 2652 as amended by 2015 PA 141 and sections 2106 and 2108 as amended by 2019 PA 21.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Mary Cavanagh

Chairperson

To Report Out:

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

Nays: Senators Huizenga, Theis and Daley

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

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

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 10:15 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Johnson