location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 30th, 2025, from House Speaker Matt Hall which
appointed members of the Committee on Government Operations.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Chair BeGole stated that the House Committee on Government Operations will follow the
Uniform Committee Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House
Floor.
Chair BeGole offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of
oral testimony.
Representative Harris moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall
Nays: None
Pass: None
Representative Harris moved to adopt at the Call of the Chair, in room 307 of the House Office
Building as the normal time and location for meetings of the House Committee on Government
Operations. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
Nays: None
Pass: None
The Chair laid HJR A before the committee:
Representative Bollin testified in support of HJR A. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HJR A, but did not wish to speak:
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HJR A with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall
Nays: None
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall
The Chair laid HR 19 before the committee:
Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 19. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall
Nays: None
Pass: None
Representative Harris testified in support of HR 19. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HR 19, but did not wish to speak:
Dana Paglia-King, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
Ross Fisher.
Alicia Guevara - Warren, representing Think Babies Michigan.
Khadja Erickson, representing The Hubris Collective.
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Immigration Rights Council, testified in opposition to
HR 19.
HJR A
(Rep. Bollin)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to
the state constitution of 1963, by amending
section 26 of article IV, to require approval by
two-thirds of the members elected to and
serving in each house of the legislature for
certain bills.
HR 19
(Rep. Hall)
A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of
the House of Representatives.
Liz Balck, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to HR 19.
Monique Stanton, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy, testified in opposition to
HR 19.
Nicole Keway Biber, representing the Anishinaabek Caucus, testified in opposition to HR 19.
Julie Powers, representing Immigration Law and Justice Michigan, testified in opposition to HR
19.
Viviana Alamillo, representing Mi Poder, testified in opposition to HR 19.
Marita Ky testified in opposition to HR 19.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HR 19, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Rachel Udabe.
Sarah Long, representing the American Citizens Against Obvious Evil.
Representative McFall offered the following amendments to HR 19:
1. Amend page 2, line 2, after “item” by adding a comma and inserting “other than obligated
spending,”.
2. Amend page 2, line 9, after “item” by adding a comma and inserting “other than obligated
spending,”.
3. Amend page 3, following line 27, by inserting:
“(d) “Obligated spending” means constitutional or statutory revenue sharing with a
municipality, constitutional support to a university, or statutorily obligated spending to a
university.”.
Representative McFall moved to adopt the amendments to HR 19. The motion did not prevail 2-
3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall
Pass: None
Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendments to HR 19:
1. Amend page 3, line 15, after “(a)” by striking out ““Legislatively” and inserting “Except as
otherwise provided in this subdivision, “legislatively”.
2. Amend page 3, line 21, after “process.” by inserting “As used in subsections (2) and (3),
“legislatively directed spending item” does not include any award or grant for which the
intended recipient is a municipality or university with the express purpose of providing
funding for critical public safety equipment related to law enforcement, fire services,
emergency medical services, or other emergency services.”.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendments to HR 19. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall
Pass: None
Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendments to HR 19:
1. Amend page 2, line 6, after “enforcement” by striking out “in any way” and inserting “in a
manner that is unlawful under federal law”.
2. Amend page 2, line 7, after “measures” by inserting “in a manner that is unlawful under
federal law”.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendments to HR 19. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall
Pass: None
Representative Harris moved to report out HR 19 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall
Nays: None
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
11:38 AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


meeting_state: held

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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. EDWARD MCBROOM
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND
INFRASTRUCTURE
SENATOR ERIKA GEISS
CHAIR
5500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7800
FAX: (517) 373-9310
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 11, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was scheduled for Tuesday, February
11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Reported SB 41 (Sen. Damoose) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 52 (Sen. Geiss) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino,
Victory, and Bumstead, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory, and Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. McBroom was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. Damoose to summarize SB 41.
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 41:
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bellino to report SB 41 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory, and Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
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The Chair summarized SB 52.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 52:
Mark Schrupp, Detroit Wayne County Port Authority – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 52:
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Klinefelt to report SB 52 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Geiss, Sen.(s) Klinefelt, Wojno, Hertel, Chang, McCann, Bellino, Victory, and Bumstead
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 3:14 p.m.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 11, 2025
The meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Wednesday, February 11 at 11
a.m. in Room 403 of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 15 (S-1) (Sen. Singh)
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck,
Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Polehanki was excused.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the minutes from February 5, 2025 meeting. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 15 and (S-1):
Kelli Saunders VP of Policy and Engagement for Small Business Association of Michigan and
Ginny Sherrow, SBAM Board Member
Wendy Block, Sr. Vice President of Business Advocacy, Michigan Chamber – No Position
Jacqui Dolce, Government Affairs Manager, Grand Rapids Chamber – No Position
Jose Gonzalez, co-founder and CEO, Preferred Flooring – No Position
Brian Shoaf, VP Public Policy and Business Advocacy, Detroit Regional Chamber – No Position
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – No Position
Pat Coates, MI Consolidated Dispatchers, 911 Coordinator, Oakland County Michigan - Neutral
Rick Iceberg, President of CJ Barrymores – No Position
Ryan Sebolt, MI AFL-CFO – No Position
Mitch Albers, Michigan Assoc. for Justice - Opposed
Carol Thompson, Anytime Care – No Position
Bryan Rief, Michigan Fitness Association and Planet Fitness Francisee – Opposed
Rob Anderson, Michigan Farm Bureau – No Position
Scott Graham, MI Brewers Guild – Support
Haley Bennet, Northern MI Chamber Alliance – No Position
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 15 and
(S-1):
Carols Ginard, Workers United – Opposed
Nick Wake, National Placement and Referral Alliance - Opposed
Beth Kelly Byrd, SEIU MI – Opposed
Kathy Mendez, Caring Across Generations – Opposed
Kaci Pellar, Detroit Disability Council – Opposed
Chris White, Restaurant Opportunities Center of MI – Opposed
Scott Ellis, MLBA – Opposed
Mary Pollock, MI State Employee Retirement Association – Opposed
Gabrielle Dresner, ACLU of Michigan - Opposed
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:08 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 12, 2025


Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Notice-Initial.pdf

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MEMBERS:
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. ROGER VICTORY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SENATOR MALLORY MCMORROW
CHAIR
6100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2523
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 12, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Economic and Community Development was scheduled for Wednesday,
February 12, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. in Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted 2025-2026 Committee Rules.
2. Reported SB 27 (Sen. Klinefelt).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:18 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory,
Lindsey and Webber, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to adopt the 2025-2026 Senate Committee on Economic and
Community Development Committee Rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory, and Webber
Nays: Sen.(s) Lindsey
The motion prevailed and the 2025-2026 Committee Rules were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB27:
Em Lefko, Office of Sen. Klinefelt – Support
Jasmin McKenney, East MI Apex Accelerator Program – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB27:
Danielle McCann, MEDC - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to report SB27 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair McMorrow, Sen.(s) Cavanagh, Polehanki, Moss, Geiss, Victory, Lindsey and Webber
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
9:24 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 13, 2025


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 12, 2025
The meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Wednesday, February 12 at
10:15 a.m. in the North Room, Heritage Hall of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 8 (Sen. Hertel)
2. Reported SB 15 (S-1) (Sen. Singh) with recommendations.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:24 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh,
Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2025 .
Without objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Hertel for a presentation and testimony on Senate Bill 8. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 8:
Jayshona Hicks, Michigan Department of LEO – No position
Mark Miller, Owner Little Camilles by the Green – Opposed
Justin Winslow and Chris Sherlock, MRLA – Opposed
Gary Moore, SEIU Healthcare Michigan – Opposed
Ryan Sebolt, AFL-CIO – Opposed
Sebastian Martinez Hicke, Economic Policy Institute – Opposed
Nicole Sullivan, Shores Inn – Opposed
Saru Jayaraman, President One Fair Wage – Opposed
Kathleen Girad, and Cat Hadley, One Fair Wage – Opposed
Scott Ellis and Mike Krueger, MLBA – Opposed
Phillis Engelbert, Lunch Room LLC – Opposed
Rachel Richards, MI League for Public Policy – Opposed
Ryan Balicki, Owner, the Copper Pot – Opposed
Caitlyn Stark, Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce – Opposed
Sam Peery, Missaukee Area Chamber of Commerce – Opposed
Kevin Dewey, Chico's Taco House – Opposed
Amy Gibbs, Habitat for Humanity, Wexford County – Opposed
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Dave Woodward, One Fair Wage – Opposed
Lu Hayoz, Self – Opposed
Scott Graham, MI Brewer's Guild – Support
Chris White, Restaurant Opportunity Center of MI – Opposed
At 11:58 a.m., the Chair recessed the meeting
At 2:22 p.m., the Chair reconvened the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion from Senator Singh to report the S-1 version of SB 15 to the floor with the
recommendation that the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno. Hertel, Singh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, Bellino.
Pass: Sen.(s) Santana
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 8:
Savannah Allen – Opposed
Erin Vilella – Opposed
Rich Farran, Healthcare Association of Michigan – No Position
Cadillac Chamber of Commerce – No Position
Missaukee Chamber of Commerce – No Position
Josh Lunger, Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Opposed
W. DeWayne Wells, Economic Justice Alliance of Michigan – Opposed
Mary Pollock, Michigan State Employee Retiree Association – Opposed
Jack Nadwornik, Tujax Tavern – Support
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce – Opposed
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposed
Kelli Saunders, SBAM – Opposed
Yousef Rabhi, Michigan Nurses Association – Opposed
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposed
Kevin Lignell, SEIU Healthcare Michigan - Opposed
Beth Byrd, SEIU Michigan - Opposed
The Chair read in the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 15 and
(S-1):
Aries Winams, Kingdom Graphic Design, LLC – Opposed
Dalton Herbel, Leading Edge Michigan – Support
Dave Bush, Boling Sanitorial Services – Opposed
Stephanie Byrd, Floods' Bar and Grill – Opposed
Greg Bird, Michigan Vegetable Council – No Position
Michael Lueck, Mid-West Instrument – Neutral
Rich Farran, Healthcare Association of Michigan – No Position
Cadillac Chamber of Commerce – No Position
Missaukee Chamber of Commerce – No Position
Mark Dixson, All Pro Proerly Solutions, LLC – Opposed
Monica Whitefield, Divine Edge – Opposed
Quiana Rice, The Kitchen by Cooking with Que – Opposed
Denise Fuller, Simply Growing LLC – Opposed
Dolores Sturdivant, TDS Group – Opposed
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TeQuion Brookings, Self – Opposed
Temyla Knight, Restaurant Opportunities of Michigan – Opposed
Amanda Hill, Restaurant Opportunities of Michigan – Opposed
Cheryl Bentley, Anew Inc – Opposed
Amy Ancevski, Garden Theater – Opposed
Terrence DeVoe, TDD Management Group, Inc. – Opposed
Jacqueline Dunlap, Self - Opposed
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 13, 2025


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4062, HB 4063 and HB 4064 before the committee:
Thursday, February 13, 2025
1:00 PM
Room 307, House Office
Building
HB 4062
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act
to regulate political activity; to regulate
lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying
activities; to require registration of lobbyists
and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of
reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of
the department of state; to prescribe penalties;
and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,"
by amending section 6a (MCL 4.416a), as
added by 1994 PA 383.
HB 4063
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act
to regulate political activity; to regulate
lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying
activities; to require registration of lobbyists
and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of
reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of
the department of state; to prescribe penalties;
and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,"
(MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b.
HB 4064
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act
to regulate political activity; to regulate
Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 4062. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Neyer testified in support of HB 4063. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Martin testified in support of HB 4064. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4062, HB 4063 and HB 4064, but did
not wish to speak:
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4062 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4063 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4064 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
1:23 PM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying
activities; to require registration of lobbyists
and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of
reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of
the department of state; to prescribe penalties;
and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,"
(MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6c.
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 13, 2025
The meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, February 13 at 1:00
p.m. in Room 403, 4th Floor of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 8 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendations.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
At 1:00 p.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 1:32 p.m., the Chair reconvened the meeting.
The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss,
Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino, a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from February 12, 2025.
Without objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion from Senator Hertel to report SB 8 to the floor with the recommendation that
the bill pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh.
Nays: Sen.(s) Hauck, Webber, Lauwers, Bellino.
Pass: Sen.(s) McCann
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:36 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: February 27, 2025


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 30th, 2025, from House Speaker Matt Hall which
appointed members of the Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin,
Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and
Wooden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Chair Martin stated that the House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism will follow the
Uniform Committee Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House
Floor.
Chair Martin offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of
oral testimony
Representative St. Germain moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed
16-0-0
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to adopt at the Wednesdays at 12 noon, in room 519 of the House
Office
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on Natural
Resources and Tourism. The motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before the
committee.
Deputy Director Shannon Lott and Legislative Liaison Chris Semrinec, representing the
Michigan Department of Natural Resources, gave a presentation. Questions and discussions
followed.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Energy before the committee.
Director Phil Roos and Legislative Liaison Sydney Hart, representing the Michigan Department
of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, gave a presentation. Questions and discussions
followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at
1:25 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller,
Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat,
O'Neal, Rogers, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and
Longjohn.
Absent: Rep. Steckloff.
Excused: Rep. Steckloff.
Representative Maddock moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 05, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative Beson moved to adopt Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. in room 352 of the State Capitol
Building as the standing day, time, and location of the House Appropriations Committee. The
motion prevailed 27-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat,
O'Neal, Rogers, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and
Longjohn.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Bollin stated that the House Appropriations Committee will follow the Uniform
Committee Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
Chair Bollin offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of
oral testimony.
Wednesday, February 19,
2025
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
Representative Borton moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 27-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat,
O'Neal, Rogers, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and
Longjohn.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid House Fiscal Agency Overview of FY 2025-2026 Executive Recommendation
before the committee.
Mary-Ann Cleary, representing the House Fiscal Agency gave an Overview of the FY 2025-
2026 Executive Recommendation. Questions and discussions followed.
Ben Gielczyk, representing the House Fiscal Agency approached to answer questions from
members.
Jacqueline Mullen, representing the House Fiscal Agency approached to answer questions from
members.
Representative Bollin moved to excuse Rep. Steckloff from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
9:57 AM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 30th, 2025, from House Speaker Matt Hall which
appointed members of the Committee on Education and Workforce.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss
and Byrnes.
Absent: Rep. Paquette.
Excused: Rep. Paquette.
Chair DeBoer stated that the House Committee on Education and Workforce will follow the
Uniform Committee Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House
Floor.
Chair DeBoer offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of
oral testimony.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. 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 adopt Wednesday at 10:30am in room 327 of the House Office
Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Education and
Workforce Committee. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
Wednesday, February 19,
2025
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss
and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4060 before the committee:
Representative VanderWall and Dave Cox, Superintendent of the Manistee ISD, testified in
support of HB 4060. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4060, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity.
Jen Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of School administrators.
John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School
Administrators.
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan's Teacher Shortage before the committee.
Jeff Cobb and Dr. Jennifer DeNeal, representing EdTrust Midwest, gave a presentation on
Michigan's Teacher Shortage. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Linting moved to excuse Rep. Paquette from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
11:26 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov
HB 4060
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections
681 and 684 (MCL 380.681 and 380.684),
section 681 as amended by 2016 PA 532 and
section 684 as amended by 2016 PA 535.


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 30th, 2025, from House Speaker Matt Hall which
appointed members of the Committee on Health Policy.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St.
Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Absent: Rep. Meerman.
Excused: Rep. Meerman.
Chair VanderWall stated that the House Committee on Health Policy will follow the Uniform
Committee Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
Chair VanderWall offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of
oral testimony.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St.
Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt Wednesdays at 9:00 AM, in room 519 of the House Office
Building as the normal time and location for meetings of the House Committee on Health Policy.
The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
Wednesday, February 19,
2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St.
Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair invited the committee members to introduce themselves.
The Chair laid HB 4032 before the committee:
Representative Linting, joined by Adam Carlson representing the Michigan Health and Hospital
Association, testified in support of HB 4032. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Mohammad Salameh, representing Trinity Health Medical Group, testified in support of HB
4032.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4032, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons.
Justin Clement, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health.
Gabe Schneider, representing Munson Healthcare.
Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Rep. Meerman 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 9:19 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov
HB 4032
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16189
(MCL 333.16189), as amended by 2022 PA
38.


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. MIKE HARRIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 30th, 2025, from House Speaker Matt Hall which
appointed members of the Committee on Insurance.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda
Carter, Tate, Whitsett and Fitzgerald.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Chair Harris stated that the House Committee on Insurance will follow the Uniform Committee
Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor
Chair Harris offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of
oral testimony.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0: The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate,
Whitsett and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt Wednesday at 12:00 PM in room 521 of the House
Office Building as the standing day, time, and location of the House Insurance Committee. The
motion prevailed 10-0-0:
Wednesday, February 19,
2025
Noon.
Room 521, House Office
Building
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate,
Whitsett and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Tom Humphreys, CPCU, ARM, CLU, ChFC, CIC, gave a presentation on Insurance 101.
Questions and discussions followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at
12:58 PM.
Representative Mike Harris, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Lightner.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 30th, 2025, from House Speaker Matt Hall which
appointed members of the Committee on Judiciary.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone
Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Chair Lightner stated that the House Committee on Judiciary will follow the Uniform Committee
Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
Chair Lightner offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of
oral testimony.
Representative Begole moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 10-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope and Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schuette moved to adopt Wednesdays at 10:30 AM, in room 521 of the House
Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Judiciary
Committee. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
Wednesday, February 19,
2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope and Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4021 before the committee:
Representative Aragona, testified in support of HB 4021. Questions and discussions followed.
Bruce Timmons, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 4021.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4021, but did not wish to speak:
Judge Karen Valvo, representing the Michigan District Judges Association.
Shawn Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4021, but did not wish to speak:
Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Lisa Chapman, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness.
The Chair laid HB 4018 before the committee:
Representative Mueller, testified in support of HB 4018. Questions and discussions followed.
Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in support of HB 4018.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4018, but did not wish to speak:
Michael Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police.
Bob Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Police Chiefs.
James Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Matt Sowash, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4018, but did not wish to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Legislative Affairs.
HB 4021
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by
amending sections 5735 and 8511 (MCL
600.5735 and 600.8511), section 5735 as
amended by 2004 PA 105 and section 8511 as
amended by 2014 PA 124.
HB 4018
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled
"Probate code of 1939," by amending section
16 (MCL 712A.16), as amended by 2023 PA
290.
Chair Lightner laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan State Police.
Sergeant Kristina Lidak Droste and Sergeant Travis Fletcher, both representing the Michigan
State Police, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:31 AM.
Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. LANA THEIS
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
DHHS
SENATOR SYLVIA SANTANA
CHAIR
5600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0990
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 19, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was scheduled for Wednesday, February 19,
2025, at 8:30 a.m. in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the 3rd Floor.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) Cherry, Cavanagh, Bayer, Outman, Hauck and
Theis.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Governor Whitmer's FY 2025-26
DHHS Executive Recommendation:
Elizabeth Hertel, Director and Amy Epkey, Senior Deputy Director of the Financial Operations
Administration - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
At 8:41 a.m., Senator Klinefelt entered the meeting.
At 9:08 a.m., Senator Huizenga entered the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry, supported by Senator Cavanagh, to excuse absent members
from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Irwin was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Bayer, to
adjourn the committee at 9:22 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


location: Room 308, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JERRY NEYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Neyer.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 30th, 2025, from House Speaker Matt Hall which
appointed members of the Committee on Agriculture.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf,
Rheingans and Skaggs.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Chair Neyer stated that the House Agriculture Committee will follow the
Uniform Committee Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House
Floor.
Chair Neyer offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of
oral testimony.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 11-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf,
Rheingans and Skaggs.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt Thursday at 10:30am in room 308 of the House Office
Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Agriculture Committee.
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
Thursday, February 20, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf,
Rheingans and Skaggs.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid a presentation from Michigan Farm Bureau before the committee.
Rebecca Park, Legislative Council for the Michigan Farm Bureau, gave presentation. Questions
and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at
11:08 AM.
Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Economic Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Hoadley.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 30th, 2025, from House Speaker Matt Hall, which
appointed members of the Committee on Economic Competitiveness.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie and Coffia.
Absent: Rep. Tate.
Excused: Rep. Tate.
Chair Hoadley stated that the House Economic Competitiveness Committee will follow the
Uniform Committee Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House
Floor.
Chair Hoadley offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of
oral testimony.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 10-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie and Coffia.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Grant moved to adopt Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in room 521 of the House Office
Building as the standing day, time, and location of the House Economic Competitiveness
Committee. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
Thursday, February 20, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie and Coffia.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair invited members to introduce themselves.
Representative Outman moved to excuse Rep. Tate from the meeting. There being no objection
the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at
10:50 AM.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4052 and HB 4053 before the committee:
Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4052. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Carra and Representative Wegela testified in support of HB 4052 and HB 4053.
Questions and discussion followed.
Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center, testified in support of HB 4053 and HB
4052. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Carra and Representative Wegela returned to answer questions from the
committee.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
HB 4052
(Rep. Carra)
A bill to prohibit members of the legislature
from entering into certain nondisclosure
agreements.
HB 4053
(Rep. Wegela)
A bill to provide definitions for the
nondisclosure agreement act.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4052 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4053 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
9:31 AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 30th, 2025, from House Speaker Matt Hall which
appointed members of the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt Thursdays at 9:00 AM, in room 519 of the House Office
Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on
Regulatory Reform. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Aragona stated that the House Committee on Regulatory Reform will follow the Uniform
Committee Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
Chair Aragona offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of
oral testimony.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 16-
0-0:
Thursday, February 20, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4004 before the committee:
Representative Outman testified in support of HB 4004.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4004, but did not wish to
speak:
Mike Gallagher, representing the Michigan Lottery.
The Chair laid HB 4065 before the committee:
At 9:12 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:13 PM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn called the committee back to order.
Chair Aragona testified in support of HB 4065. Questions and discussions followed.
At 9:16 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn laid the committee at ease.
At 9:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4065, but did not wish to speak:
David Martin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
Kristin Beltzer, Kerry Krone, David Martin, Sara Weber, and Kayla Swope, all representing the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Rep. Whitsett from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
HB 4004
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled
"McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely
lottery act," by amending section 25 (MCL
432.25), as amended by 1998 PA 465.
HB 4065
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as
amended by 2024 PA 115.
There being no further business before the committee, Minority Vice Chair Liberati adjourned
the meeting at 9:51 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 30th, 2025, from House Speaker Matt Hall which
appointed members of the Committee on Rules.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps.Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and
Liberati.
Absent: Rep. Herzberg.
Excused: Rep. Herzberg.
Chair Schuette stated that the House Committee on Rules will follow the Uniform Committee
Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
Chair Schuette offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of
oral testimony.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to adopt Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., in room 519 of the House
Office
Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on Rules.
The motion prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Thursday, February 20, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules
before the committee.
Executive Director Suzanne Sonneborn, Katie Wienczewski, and Director of Policy and
Legislative Affairs for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Paige Fults,
representing the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules gave a presentation.
Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Rep. Herzberg from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
10:58 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 20, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Thursday,
February 20, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., in Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Reported SB 81 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
2.
Adopted (S-1), Testimony SB 71 (Sen. Damoose) with recommendation.
3. Presentation from University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad a quorum
was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from February 5, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 81, and invited Sen. Shink and Rep. Lightner to summarized the bill for the
committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 81:
Kristen Staley, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission – Support
Jen Peacock, Michigan Coalition for Youth Justice - Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 81:
James Johnson, Michigan Association of Counties – Neutral
Thom Lattig, Michigan Association for Family Court Administration – Support
Mitch Rice, Self – Support
Luchara Wallace, Rootead Enrichment Center Kalamazoo – Support
Monique Stanton, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Kay Perry, MI – CURE – Support
Casey Stratton, Michigan Disability Rights Coalition – Support
Bel Martin, Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals – Support
Beth Berglin, Michigan Transformation Collective – Support
Peri Stone-Palmquist, Student Advocacy Center of Michigan – Support
Cassie Atallah, Michigan Advocated to End Seclusion and Restraint – Support
Brittany Chambers, Kalamazoo, County Defender Inc. – Support
Andrew Chaponda, Campaign for Criminal Justice Transparency – Support
Mary Ann Scali, The Gault Center – Support
Sommer Foster, Michigan Voices – Support
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Michael A. Taylor II, Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration – Support
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Noah Smith, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan – Support
Jessica Zimbelman, State Appellate Defender Office – Support
John Cooper, Safe and Just Michigan – Support
Gabrielle Dresner, ACLU Michigan – Support
Kristen Staley, Michigan Indigent Defense Commission – Support
Jen Peacock, Michigan Center for Youth Justice – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 81 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin and Santana
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Runestad
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB 71, and invited Sen. Damoose to summarize the bill.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Runestad to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 71. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Wojno, Irwin, Santana and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 71:
Kim Nowack, Director, Mackinac Bridge Authority – Support
Patrick Gleason, Chair, Mackinac Bridge Authority – Support
Mark Polsdofer, Michigan Department of Transportation – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 71:
Ron Khoury, Sault Ste. Marie Tribes of Chippewa Indians - Support
The Chair invited Dr. April Zeoli from the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention to
give the committee a presentation.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Dr. Zeoli’s presentation:
Sheriff Richard Fuller, Kalamazoo County Sheriff
Tom Lambert, Michigan Open Carry Inc.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Johnson was excused
from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:14 p.m.
Date adopted by committee: 03/06/2025


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. JAIME GREENE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair Jaime
Greene.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 30th, 2025, from House Speaker Matt Hall which
appointed members of the Committee on Communication and Technology.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Greene, Kunse, Schmaltz, Schriver, Fairbairn, Linting, Scott, Andrews and
Skaggs.
Absent: Reps. Wendzel and Arbit.
Excused: Reps. Wendzel and Arbit.
Chair Greene stated that the House Communication and Technology Committee will follow the
Uniform Committee Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House
Floor.
Chair Greene offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of
oral testimony.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Greene, Kunse, Schmaltz, Schriver, Fairbairn, Linting, Scott, Andrews and
Skaggs.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Scott moved to adopt Tuesday at 10:30 am in room 327 of the House Office
Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Communication and
Technology Committee The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Jaime Greene, Kunse, Schmaltz, Schriver, Fairbairn, Linting, Scott, Andrews
and Skaggs.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Scott moved to excuse Reps. Wendzel and Arbit from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Jaime Greene adjourned the
meeting at 10:34 AM.
Representative Jaime Greene, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 30th, 2025, from House Speaker Matt Hall which
appointed members of the Committee on Election Integrity
Chair Smit stated that the Committee on Election Integrity will follow the Uniform Committee
Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
Chair Smit offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of
oral testimony.
Representative Fox moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. 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 Fox moved to adopt Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m., in room 307 of the House Office
Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on Election
Integrity. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:04
AM.
Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
REP. MARK TISDEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Finance was called to order by Chair Tisdel.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 30th , 2025, from House Speaker Matt Hall which appointed
members of the Committee on Finance.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander,
Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Chair Tisdel stated that the House Committee on Finance will follow the Uniform Committee
Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
Chair Tisdel offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of
oral testimony.
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 14-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Aragona, Schuette,
Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, in room 521 of the House Office
Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on Finance.
The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Aragona, Schuette,
Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:37 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie called the committee back to order.
The Majority Vice Chair laid a presentation on the House Finance Committee before the
committee.
Chair Tisdel gave a presentation on the House Finance Committee. Questions and discussion
followed.
At 10:42 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie laid the committee at ease.
At 10:43 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 4025 and HB 4026 before the committee:
Representative Paquette, joined by Representative Price testified in support of HB 4025 and HB
4026. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4025 and HB 4026, but did not wish to
speak:
Sean Holihan, representing himself.
Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4025 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 4026 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
HB 4025
(Rep. Price)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," by amending section
4ll (MCL 205.54ll), as added by 2023 PA 15.
HB 4026
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax
act," by amending section 4ll (MCL 205.94ll),
as added by 2023 PA 14.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting.
Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. JAY DEBOYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 30th, 2025, from House Speaker Matt Hall, which
appointed members of the Committee on Oversight.
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.
Chair DeBoyer gave remarks on the significance of the Michigan Veterans Room, Room 352 of
the Capitol Building.
Chair DeBoyer stated that the House Committee on Oversight will follow the Uniform
Committee Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor.
Chair DeBoyer offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu
oral testimony.
Representative Bierlein moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 16-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Greene, Rigas, Schriver,
Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
Representative Miller moved to adopt Tuesdays at 9 AM in RM 352 of the Capitol Building as
the standing day, time, and location for meetings of the House Oversight Committee. The
motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Greene, Rigas, Schriver,
Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair DeBoyer laid a presentation on the Michigan Auditor General before the committee.
Auditor General Doug Ringler and Deputy Auditor General Laura Hirst gave a presentation on
the Office of the Auditor General. Questions and discussion followed.
Chair DeBoyer gave remarks on the House Committee on Oversight Website and Email address
that can be used by members of the public.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at
9:57 AM.
Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair
Outman.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 30th, 2025, from House Speaker Matt Hall which
appointed members of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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.
Chair Outman stated that the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure will follow
the Uniform Committee Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the
House Floor.
Chair Outman offered the following proposed committee rule:
At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee
regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of
oral testimony.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 17-0-
0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt Tuesdays at 12:00 PM, in room 519 of the House
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Transportation
and Infrastructure Committee. The motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the House Fiscal Agency.
Bill Hamilton, representing the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation to the committee.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4046 before the committee:
Representative Roth testified in support of HB 4046.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4046, but did not wish to speak:
Sgt. Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4046, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4046 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4003 before the committee:
Representative Kunse testified in support of HB 4003.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4003, but did not wish to speak:
Heather Feuerstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
HB 4046
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL
250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 11d.
HB 4003
(Rep. Kunse)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL
250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section
1073b.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4003, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4003 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at
12:58 PM.
Representative Pat Outman, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at
1:30 p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 23 (S-2) (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from February 4, 2025. Without
objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 23 (S-2), and invited Sen. Hertel to summarize the bill.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 23:
Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 23. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-2) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 23 (S-2) to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Hoitenga, and Daley
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Shink
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:34 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. RICK OUTMAN, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. LANA THEIS
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
DHHS
SENATOR SYLVIA SANTANA
CHAIR
5600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0990
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was
scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the 3rd
Floor
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:31 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) Cherry, Irwin, Cavanagh, Bayer, Klinefelt,
Outman, Huizenga and Hauck
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Klinefelt, supported by Senator Bayer, to adopt the meeting minutes
from February 19, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding DHHS budget:
Kenyetta Campbell, Executive Director of the Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance and Chris
Boyd, Senior University Participant
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding DHHS budget:
Sarah Lewakowski, Executive Director of Mosaic Counseling
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding DHHS budget:
Dr. Mona Hanna, Director of Pediatric Public Health Initiative and RxKids
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Santana, supported by Senator Irwin, to excuse absent members
from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Theis was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Irwin, to
adjourn the committee at 9:41 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
MILITARY, VETERANS, STATE POLICE
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Military, Veterans,
State Police was scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Rooms 402 / 403 of the 4th
Floor
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Hertel and Sen. Klinefelt. A quorum was present.
At 9:18 a.m., Member Theis entered the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Executive Budget
Recommendation for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs :
Major General Paul D. Rogers, Adjutant General and Director of DMVA.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Executive Budget
Recommendation for the Department of State Police :
Col. James F. Grady II, Director of MSP.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
9:58a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
FAX: (517) 373-5679
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, February 25,
2025, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted the Committee Rules.
2. Testimony regarding SB 18 (Sen. Irwin).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Cherry, Geiss,
Lindsey, and Hoitenga, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the committee rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Cherry, Geiss, and Hoitenga
Nays: Sen. Lindsey
The motion prevailed and the rules were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Chang and
Damoose were excused from the meeting.
The Chair summarized SB 18.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 18:
Justin Kasieta, Citizen – Support
Amy Harfeld, Children's Advocacy Institute – Support
Lisa Ruby, Legal Services of South Central Michigan – Support
Alexia Roberts, Park West Foundation Peer Support Program – Support
Shantoria Hall, Park West Foundation Peer Support Program – Support
Donella Anderson, Park West Foundation Peer Support Program – Support
Kimberly Chambers, Park West Foundation Peer Support Program – Support
Katie Page Sander, Hands Across the Water – Support
Chardae Burton and Rachel Wineland, MDHHS – No Position
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Chariay Hastings, Park West Foundation Peer Support Program – Support
Nicole Holbrook, Citizen – Support
Dylan White, Park West Foundation Peer Support Program – Support
Brionna Roberts, Park West Foundation Peer Support Program – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
18:
Elizabeth Henderson, Michigan Federation of Children and Families – Support
Tom Hickson, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
Rachel Richards, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
Dana Paglia-King, National Association of Social Workers MI Chapter – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 18, 2025


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
LARA/DIFS
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 25, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on LARA/DIFS was
scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the 3rd
Floor
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Senator Cavanagh, Senator Santana, Senator Theis.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Theis to adopt the meeting minutes from April 16, 2024. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the Governor's FY2025-26 budget
recommendation for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs:
Marlon Brown, Director of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, to adjourn the committee at
2:10 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss
and Byrnes.
Absent: Rep. Paquette.
Excused: Rep. Paquette.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4060 before the committee:
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4060 with recommendation. 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 DeBoer moved to excuse Rep. Paquette from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
10:40 AM.
Wednesday, February 26,
2025
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
HB 4060
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections
681 and 684 (MCL 380.681 and 380.684),
section 681 as amended by 2016 PA 532 and
section 684 as amended by 2016 PA 535.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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 DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4032 before the committee:
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4032, but did not wish to speak:
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Representative Schmaltz moved to report out HB 4032 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, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Health and Hospitals Association before the
committee.
Wednesday, February 26,
2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4032
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16189
(MCL 333.16189), as amended by 2022 PA
38.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, joined by Deidra
Wilson and Maureen D'Agostino, representing McLaren Health Care, and Ben Frederick and Dr.
Joseph Monroe, representing Memorial Healthcare, gave a presentation on the 340b program.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid a presentation from PhRMA before the committee.
Kelly Ryan, representing PhRMA, gave a presentation on the 340b program. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Bohnak moved to excuse Reps. 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 10:26 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 26, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Adopted 2025-2026 Committee Rules.
2. Presentation by the Michigan Department of Treasury.
3. Presentation by the Citizen's Research Council.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Huizenga, Theis
and Daley
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senator Camilleri
was excused from the meeting.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to adopt the 2025-2026 Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance,
and Consumer Protection Committee Rules. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, McCann, Bayer, Huizenga, Theis, and Daley.
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the 2025-2026 Committee Rules were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Michigan Tax Policy:
Jeff Guilfoyle, Michigan Department of Treasury
Bob Schneider and Eric Lupher, Citizen's Research Council
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
1:31 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date adopted by committee: 03/12/25


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SEAN MCCANN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MALLORY MCMORROW
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JON BUMSTEAD
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
LEO/MEDC
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 26, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on LEO/MEDC was
scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The Chair called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) McCann, McMorrow, Cherry, Huizenga and
Bumstead
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Huizenga, to adopt the meeting minutes from April 24, 2025.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator McCann, to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Senator Camilleri was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Governor's FY 2025-26 budget
recommendation for the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity:
Director Susan Corbin
Director of Legislative Affairs, Jayshona Hicks
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, to adjourn the committee at
3:46 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. THOMAS ALBERT, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON
UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITY
COLLEGES
SENATOR SEAN MCCANN
CHAIR
7100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-5100
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 26, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Universities and
Community Colleges was scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Room 1100 of the
Binsfeld Office Building
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair McCann, Sen.(s) Irwin, Singh, Albert and Damoose
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding the fiscal year 2025-26 Governor's
Recommendation for the Higher Education and Community Colleges budgets:
Josh Sefton - Senate Fiscal Agency
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Irwin, to
adjourn the committee at 9:19 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
FAX: (517) 373-2983
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
February 27, 2025
The meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Thursday, February 27 at 9:00
a.m. in Room 403, 4th Floor of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1.
Testimony regarding SB 68 (Sen. Polehanki), SB 87 (Sen. Wojno), SB 88 (Sen. Hauck),
SB 96 (Sen. Moss), SB 97 (Sen. Hauck), SB 98 (Sen. McMorrow).
2.
Reported SB 68 (Sen. Polehanki), SB 87 (Sen. Wojno), SB 88 (Sen. Hauck),
SB 96 (Sen. Moss), SB 97 (Sen. Hauck), SB 98 (Sen. McMorrow)with recommendations.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.
The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss,
Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Singh, Hauck, Webber, and Bellino, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion from Sen. Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2025.
Without objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited Senator Polehanki to explain SB 68.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 68:
Brett Wisner, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association - Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committing regarding SB 68:
Shelly Stahl, Anheuser Busch – Support
Scott Graham, Michigan Brewers Guild – Neutral
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission - Neutral
The Chair entertained a motion from Senator to report SB 68 to the floor with the recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Bellino
Nays: None
The Chair invited Senators Wojno and Hauck to explain SB 87 and SB 88.
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The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 87 and S 88:
Brett Wisner, Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committing regarding SB 87 and
SB 88:
Scott Graham, Michigan Brewers Guild – Neutral
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Neutral
Jerry Griffin, Midwest Independent Retailers Assoc.: Neutral on SB 87; Opposed to SB 88
The Chair entertained a motion from Senator to report SB 87 to the floor with the recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Bellino.
Nays: None
The Chair entertained a motion from Senator to report SB 88 to the floor with the recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Bellino.
Nays: None
The Chair explained SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 96, SB 97, and SB 98:
Rob Mass, MiLEAP – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committing regarding SB 96, SB
97, and SB 98:
Brian O'Connell, Lockout USA – Support
The Chair entertained a motion from Senator to report SB 96 to the floor with the recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Bellino
Nays: None
The Chair entertained a motion from Senator to report SB 97 to the floor with the recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Bellino
Nays: None
The Chair entertained a motion from Senator to report SB 98 to the floor with the recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Bellino
Nays: None
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members. Without objection, Senators Hertel and Lauwers were
excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:16 a.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: March 13, 2025