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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a Presentation by Ryan Kilpatrick from Flywheel on Housing
Opportunities in Michigan.
Ryan Kilpatrick, representing Flywheel, gave a presentation on Housing Opportunities in
Michigan. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5570 and HB 5571 before the committee:
HB 5570
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," (MCL 125.1501 to
125.1531) by adding section 4i.
HB 5571
(Rep. Wooden)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," (MCL 125.1501 to
125.1531) by adding section 4j.
Representative Wooden, and Scott Ray, representing the office of Representative Fairbairn,
testified in support of HB 5570 and HB 5571. Questions and discussions followed.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan, and Josh Lunger,
representing the Grand Rapids Chamber, testified in support of HB 5570 and HB 5571.
Jeffrey Ferweda, representing the American Institute of Architects, testified in opposition to HB
5570 and HB 5571.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5570 and HB 5571,
but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Matt Sahr, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5570 and HB 5571, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Gabe Kravitz, representing Pew Charitable Trusts.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Rick Boisvert, representing the Brighton Area Fire Authority.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5570 and HB 5571, but did not wish to
speak:
Jan Culbertson, representing the American Institute of Architects, Michigan.
Terrence Chesney, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5570 and HB 5571, but did not wish to
speak:
Ben Poulson, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Kent Wood, representing Housing North.
Mariah Walton, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association.
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association.
Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity-Michigan.
Marta Johnson, representing the Sierra Club and Climate Cabinet.
Ron Kendall, representing ABC of Michigan.
Shawon Cecil, representing Michigan Realtors.
Lauren Strickland, representing Abundant Housing Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5570, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5571, but did not wish to
speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs.
The Chair laid HB 5872, HB 5873, HB 5874, HB 5875, HB 5876, HB 5877, HB 5878, HB 5879
and HJR T before the committee:
HB 5872
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2016 PA
375.
HB 5873
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to repeal 1993 PA 331, entitled "State
education tax act," (MCL 211.901 to 211.906).
HB 5874
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to repeal 1993 PA 330, entitled "State
real estate transfer tax act," (MCL 207.521 to
207.537).
HB 5875
(Rep. Bohnak)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled
"Recodified tax increment financing act," by
amending section 228a (MCL 125.4228a).
HB 5876
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled "An act
to establish the revenue collection duties of the
department of treasury; to prescribe its powers
and duties as the revenue collection agency of
this state; to prescribe certain powers and
duties of the state treasurer; to establish the
collection duties of certain other state
departments for money or accounts owed to
this state; to regulate the importation,
stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco
products; to provide for the transfer of powers
and duties now vested in certain other state
boards, commissions, departments, and
offices; to prescribe certain duties of and
require certain reports from the department of
treasury; to provide procedures for the
payment, administration, audit, assessment,
levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of
taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers
and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a
city to administer, collect, and enforce the city
income tax act on behalf of a city is entered
into with any city; to provide an appropriation;
to abolish the state board of tax administration;
to prescribe penalties and provide remedies;
and to declare the effect of this act," by
amending section 21 (MCL 205.21), as
amended by 2017 PA 215.
HB 5877
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates
and protected individuals code," by amending
section 3912 (MCL 700.3912).
HB 5878
(Rep. Schriver)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
19 (MCL 211.19), as amended by 2023 PA
176, and by adding section 9q.
HB 5879
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to
provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services
affected with a public interest within this state;
to provide for alternative energy suppliers and
certain providers of electric vehicle charging
services; to provide for licensing; to include
municipally owned utilities and other
providers of energy under certain provisions of
this act; to create a public service commission
and to prescribe and define its powers and
duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities
commission and to confer the powers and
duties vested by law on the public service
commission; to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state governmental officers
and entities; to provide for the continuance,
transfer, and completion of certain matters and
proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment
clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases
without notice and hearing; to qualify
residential energy conservation programs
permitted under state law for certain federal
exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the
utilization of resource recovery facilities; to
prohibit certain acts and practices of providers
of energy; to allow for the securitization of
stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for
appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare
the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe
remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 6a (MCL
460.6a), as amended by 2023 PA 231.
HJR T
(Rep. Bollin)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to
the state constitution of 1963, by amending
section 3 of article IX, to limit the amount by
which the taxable value of property owned and
used as a principal residence may increase
upon the transfer of that property.
Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HJR T. The motion prevailed 3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5872. The motion prevailed
3-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 5872 and HJR T. Questions and discussions
followed.
Representative Frisbie testified in support of HB 5873. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Linting and Representative Bohnak testified in support of HB 5874 and HB 5875.
Representative Kuhn and Representative Robinson testified in support of HB 5876 and HB 5877.
Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Schriver testified in support of HB 5878.
Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 5879.
Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of HB 5874, HB 5875, HB
5876, HB 5877, HB 5878, HB 5879 and HJR T.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5873 and HB 5874, but did not wish to
speak:
Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun Intermediate School District.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5872, HB 5873, HB 5874, HB 5875,
HB 5876, HB 5877, HB 5878 and HJR T, but did not wish to speak:
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5872, HB 5873, HB 5874, HB 5878
and HJR T, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Hannah Sweeney, representing the Capital Area Regional Education Strategy.
Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Dan Behm, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5872, HB 5878 and HJR T, but did not
wish to speak:
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5872, HB 5873, HB
5874, HB 5875, HB 5876, HB 5877, HB 5878, HB 5879 and HJR T, but due to the time constraints
were unable to speak:
Ashley Meyers.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
10:25 AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Reps. Thompson and Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Thompson and Whitsett.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5755 before the committee:
HB 5755
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101
to 18.1594) by adding section 274.
Representative Bollin testified in support of HB 5755.
Lisa McGraw testified in support of HB 5755. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5755, but did not wish to speak:
Cami Pendell, representing the Mackinac Center.
The Chair laid HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565,
HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569 before the committee:
HB 5558
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to regulate the business of providing
earned wage access services; to require the
licensing of providers of earned wage access
services; to impose fees; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to
prescribe penalties; to require the
promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil
sanctions and provide remedies.
HB 5559
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 250, entitled "Money
transmission services act," by amending
section 4 (MCL 487.1004), as amended by
2018 PA 573.
HB 5560
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled "An act
to regulate the time and manner of payment of
wages and fringe benefits to employees; to
prescribe rights and responsibilities of
employers and employees, and the powers and
duties of the department of labor; to require
keeping of records; to provide for settlement of
disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits;
to prohibit certain practices by employers; to
prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal
certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 408.471
to 408.490) by adding section 18a.
HB 5561
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section 901
(MCL 339.901), as amended by 2016 PA 167.
HB 5562
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1988 PA 161, entitled
"Consumer financial services act," by
amending section 2 (MCL 487.2052), as
amended by 2006 PA 252.
HB 5563
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1981 PA 70, entitled "An act
to regulate the collection practices of certain
persons; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain state agencies; and to provide
penalties and civil fines," by amending section
1 (MCL 445.251), as amended by 2016 PA
168.
HB 5564
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
section 4012 (MCL 600.4012), as amended by
2015 PA 14.
HB 5565
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 2005 PA 244, entitled
"Deferred presentment service transactions
act," by amending section 11 (MCL
487.2131).
HB 5566
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 162, entitled "Credit
reform act," by amending section 2 (MCL
445.1852), as amended by 1996 PA 419.
HB 5567
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 21, entitled
"Regulatory loan act," by amending section 20
(MCL 493.20).
HB 5568
(Rep. Herzberg)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 326, entitled "An act
to regulate the rate of interest of money; to
provide exceptions; to prescribe the rights of
parties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," by amending section 1 (MCL 438.31).
HB 5569
(Rep. Herzberg)
A bill to amend 1968 PA 259, entitled "An act
to define and regulate the practice of criminal
usury and to provide a penalty," (MCL 438.41
to 438.42) by adding section 1a.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5558, HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561,
HB 5562, HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569, but did not
wish to speak:
Jessica AcMoody, representing CEDAM.
Kaci Pellar, representing the Detroit Disability Power.
Lauren Marks, representing the United Way for Southeastern Michigan.
Dustin Turczynski, representing D & I Holdings LLC.
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO.
Monica Burks, representing the Center for Responsible Lending.
Dr. Ted Bolema, representing the Mackinac Center.
Catherine Distelrath, representing the Corporation for Supportive Housing.
Richard Cannon, representing the Church of the Messiah Housing Corp.
Ryan VerWys, representing ICCF Community Homes.
David Withey II, representing Express Yourself LLC.
Jane Mackenzie, representing Northern Homes CDC.
Dallas Lanear, representing Project GREEN.
Alison Freas, representing The SOURCE.
Chris Bennett, representing the Genesis Nonprofit Housing Corp.
Michele Strasz, representing the United Way of South Central Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5559, HB 5560, HB 5561, HB 5562,
HB 5563, HB 5564, HB 5565, HB 5566, HB 5567, HB 5568 and HB 5569, but did not wish to
speak:
Todd Tennis, representing the Center for Civil Justice.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5558. The motion prevailed
13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting,
Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant.
Nays: Reps. Neeley and Dievendorf.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5558 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-2-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting
and Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Neeley and Dievendorf.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5559 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting
and Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5560 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting
and Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 5561 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting
and Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5562 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting
and Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5563 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting
and Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Representative Rigas moved to report out HB 5564 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting
and Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5565 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting
and Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5566 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting
and Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5567 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting
and Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5568 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting
and Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5569 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-3-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting
and Liberati.
Nays: Reps. Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Witwer.
The Chair laid HB 5551 before the committee:
HB 5551
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section
1107 (MCL 339.6107).
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5551, but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center.
Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5551, but did not wish to speak:
Larry D'Ascenzo, representing Guardian Plumbing.
Lauren Marks, representing the United Way for Southwestern Michigan.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5551. The motion prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting,
Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5551 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas and
Linting.
Nays: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5356 before the committee:
HB 5356
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 14, 41a, 78, 217, 217c, 233, 233a,
233b, 234, 238, 239, 240, 248, 248a, 248j, 249,
250, 258, 801b, 806, and 810a (MCL 257.14,
257.41a, 257.78, 257.217, 257.217c, 257.233,
257.233a, 257.233b, 257.234, 257.238,
257.239, 257.240, 257.248, 257.248a,
257.248j, 257.249, 257.250, 257.258,
257.801b, 257.806, and 257.810a), sections
14, 217c, 248, and 250 as amended by 2022
PA 224, section 41a as amended by 1998 PA
384, sections 217 and 233a as amended by
2023 PA 240, section 233 as amended by 2014
PA 290, section 233b as amended by 2002 PA
642, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552,
section 238 as amended by 2014 PA 291,
section 239 as amended by 2020 PA 382,
section 240 as amended by 2004 PA 493,
section 248a as amended by 2012 PA 498,
section 248j as added by 2002 PA 652, section
249 as amended by 2004 PA 495, section 258
as amended by 2018 PA 74, section 801b as
amended by 1986 PA 311, section 806 as
amended by 2023 PA 129, and section 810a as
amended by 1993 PA 300, and by adding
section 9b.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5356, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Sowash, MLC, representing the Recycled Materials Association.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5356. The motion prevailed 13-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting,
Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant.
Pass: None.
Representative Rigas moved to report out HB 5356 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2)
be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to
the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting,
Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Dievendorf.
The Chair laid HB 5045 and HB 5046 before the committee:
HB 5045
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966,"
by amending sections 48g and 48i (MCL
125.1448g and 125.1448i), section 48g as
added by 1981 PA 173 and section 48i as
amended by 2004 PA 540.
HB 5046
(Rep. O'Neal)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
sections 3232 and 3240 (MCL 600.3232 and
600.3240), section 3240 as amended by 2019
PA 130.
Representative Neyer moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5045. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting,
Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5045 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting,
Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5046. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting,
Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5046 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting,
Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5805, HB 5806 and HB 5807 before the committee:
HB 5805
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966,"
by amending section 22 (MCL 125.1422), as
amended by 2012 PA 327, and by adding
section 22e.
HB 5806
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding sections 279, 679, and 821.
HB 5807
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
476a and 476b (MCL 500.476a and 500.476b),
as amended by 2007 PA 187.
Representative Grant testified in support of HB 5805, HB 5806 and HB 5807. Questions and
discussions followed.
Jennifer Bowman and Tony Lentych, both representing the Michigan State Housing Development
Authority (MSHDA), testified in support of HB 5805, HB 5806 and HB 5807. Questions and
discussions followed.
Chris Potterpin, representing the Michigan Housing Council, testified in support of HB 5805, HB
5806 and HB 5807. Questions and discussions followed.
Mark Lockwood, representing the Michigan Housing Council, testified in support of HB 5805, HB
5806 and HB 5807. Questions and discussions followed.
Colin Nickells, representing Advantage Capital, testified in support of HB 5805, HB 5806 and HB
5807. Questions and discussions followed.
Phillip Gillman, representing Sugar Creek Capital, testified in support of HB 5805, HB 5806 and
HB 5807. Questions and discussions followed.
David A. Northern, Sr., representing the Flint Housing Commission, testified in support of HB
5805, HB 5806 and HB 5807.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5805, HB 5806 and HB 5807, but did not
wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Homebuilders Association of Michigan.
Kelli Dobner, representing Samaritas.
Jessica AcMoody, representing CEDAM.
Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Amin Irving, representing Ginosko Development.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Diane Smith, representing CSI Support & Development.
Glenn Wilson, representing Communities First, Inc.
Joe Tandy, representing KMG Prestige.
Melissa Satterfield, representing Heritage Property Management.
Kathy Makino-Leipsitz, representing Shelborne Development.
Lee Mackie Woodruff IV, representing RW Properties.
Mark McDaniel, representing Cinnaire.
Jerry Krueger, representing the American Community Developers.
Jeff Woda, representing the Woda Cooper Companies.
Matt Reenders, representing Reenders Inc.
David Layman, representing Hooker DeJong.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5805 and HB 5807, but did not wish to
speak:
Mariah Walton, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5805, but did not wish to speak:
J.T. Mackey, representing Cinnaire.
Representative Rigas moved to excuse Representatives Thompson and Whitsett from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at
10:17 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 428, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, April 30, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 428, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Clerk read a letter dated April 21st, 2026, from House Speaker Matt Hall, which removed
Representative Angela Witwer from the Committee on Rules, and appointed
Representative Alabas Farhat the Minority Vice-Chair to the Committee on Rules.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 16, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5074 before the committee:
HB 5074
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16903,
18111, 18223, 18233, and 18509 (MCL
333.16903, 333.18111, 333.18223,
333.18233, and 333.18509), section 16903 as
amended by 2006 PA 388, section 18111 as
amended by 2019 PA 96, section 18223 as
amended by 2018 PA 24, section 18233 as
amended by 1994 PA 234, and section 18509
as amended by 2004 PA 61, and by adding
sections 18111a and 18227.
Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 5074. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5074, but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skroup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The Chair laid HB 5456 before the committee:
HB 5456
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy
grant program and pilot program for providing
treatment to veterans with traumatic brain
injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
state governmental officers and entities; and to
require the promulgation of rules.
Representative Schmaltz testified in support of HB 5456.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5456, but did not wish to speak:
Eric Calley, representing the VFW of the State of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5644 before the committee:
HB 5644
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 19a, 675, 803d, and 803h (MCL
257.19a, 257.675, 257.803d, and 257.803h),
section 19a as amended by 2002 PA 618,
section 675 as amended by 2018 PA 179, and
sections 803d and 803h as amended by 2018
PA 62.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5644. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5644 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5644, but did not wish to speak:
Karla Ruest, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
The Chair laid HB 5332 before the committee:
HB 5332
(Rep. Martus)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled
"Unmanned aircraft systems act," (MCL
259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 6.
Representative Farhat moved to report out HB 5332 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5281 before the committee:
HB 5281
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to regulate third-party litigation funding
transactions; to require disclosures in those
transactions; to establish the responsibilities of
litigation funding companies and of attorneys;
to require registration of litigation funding
companies; to impose fees; to provide for the
powers and duties of state governmental
officers and entities; to prescribe civil fines
and to provide remedies; and to require and
allow the promulgation of rules.
Representative Harris testified in support of HB 5281. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5281. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schuette offered the following amendment to HB 5281 (H-1):
1. Amend page 19, line 12, after "promulgate" by striking out the balance of the line
through the first "act" on line 13 and inserting "only those rules necessary to implement sections 11
and 12. Rules promulgated under this section must be promulgated".
Representative Aragona moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5281. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to report HB 5281, as amended, as substitute (H-4). The motion
prevailed 6-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5281, but did not wish to speak:
Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
Remi Stone, representing the Doctors Company.
Zach Rudat, representing the Michigan Alliance for Legal Reform.
Rob Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Shanda Greco, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan.
Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Karen Johnston, representing Toyota.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5281, but did not wish to speak:
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
The Chair laid HB 4935 before the committee:
HB 4935
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16601
(MCL 333.16601), as amended by 2018 PA
463, and by adding sections 16187b and
16611a.
Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4935 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Farhat and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Herzberg.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4935, but did not wish to speak:
Jason Lachowski, representing AARP of Michigan.
Jarrett Skroup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
10:52 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

The meeting scheduled on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building, did not have a quorum present.

Scheduled Meetings

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, May 14, 12:45 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Energy and Environment – Thursday, May 14, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373-5323

Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection – Wednesday, May 13, 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5314

Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, May 14, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:22 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: Sentencing Commission. Uh my name is Chris Yates. I'm the chair of the commission. I'll have a few things to say in just a moment, but I'd like to call the meeting to order and have a roll call to make sure that we have a quorum. Will the clerk take the role, please? >> We're not ready.


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


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. JAIME GREENE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair Jaime
Greene.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Jaime Greene, Kunse, Wendzel, Schmaltz, Schriver, Fairbairn, Linting, Scott,
Andrews, Arbit and Skaggs.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 21, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5899 before the committee:
HB 5899
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to create an artificial intelligence
governing board and prescribe its powers and
duties; to require the creation of an artificial
intelligence pilot program; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to create
funds; and to provide for the promulgation of
rules.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:36 AM, Majority Vice Chair Kunse called the committee back to order.
Representative Greene testified in support of HB 5899. Questions and discussion followed.
At 10:46 AM, Majority Vice Chair Kunse laid the committee at ease.
At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Kevin Frazier, Senior Fellow, representing the Abundance Institute, testified in support of HB
5899. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair recognized the 2025 Bavarian Festival Princess Court from Frankenmuth, guests of
Representative Beson.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Jaime Greene adjourned the meeting
at 10:53 AM.
Representative Jaime Greene, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Noon.
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes and Xiong.
Absent: Rep. Rheingans.
Excused: Rep. Rheingans.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 28, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The chair laid presentations from Representative Steele and Michigan foster parents and advocates
from Southeast Michigan before the committee.
Misty Schaffer, representing herself, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and
discussions followed.
Colleen Worthen, representing herself, gave a presentation to the committee.
Chloe Verbeke, representing herself, gave a presentation to the committee.
Cheryl Verbeke, representing herself, gave a presentation to the committee.
The Chair laid HB 5723 before the committee:
HB 5723
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act
to provide for the protection of children
through the licensing and regulation of child
care organizations; to provide for the
establishment of standards of care for child
care organizations; to prescribe powers and
duties of certain departments of this state and
adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 722.111
to 722.128) by adding section 16a.
Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 5723. Questions and discussions followed.
Dan Gowdy, representing the Association of Accredited Child and Family Agencies, testified in
support of HB 5723. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5723, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin Roach, representing MCHS Family of Services.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5723, but did not wish to speak:
Chardae' Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services.
Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representative Rheingans from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
1:01 PM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. JAY DEBOYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas,
Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Bierlein moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 17, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation from the Office the of Auditor General on IT
Contracting.
Nanci Bashore, Audit Manager, and Rebecca Murray, Principal Audit Supervisor, representing the
Michigan Office of the Auditor General, gave a presentation to the committee on IT Contracting.
Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at
10:11 AM.
Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair Outman.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Absent: Rep. Hope.
Excused: Rep. Hope.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 28, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4644 before the committee:
HB 4644
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section
657a (MCL 257.657a), as amended by 2018
PA 139.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4644, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4644. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4644 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 14-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Miller and Wilson.
The Chair laid HB 5726 before the committee:
HB 5726
(Rep. Koleszar)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An act
to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws
relating to the establishment, opening,
discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering,
improvement, maintenance, and use of the
public highways and private roads; the
condemnation of property and gravel therefor;
the building, repairing and preservation of
bridges; maintaining public access to
waterways under certain conditions; setting
and protecting shade trees, drainage, and
cutting weeds and brush within this state;
providing for the election or appointment and
defining the powers, duties, and compensation
of state, county, township, and district
highway officials; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies," by amending section 2
(MCL 225.2).
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5726, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Koleszar moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5726. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Koleszar moved to report out HB 5726 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5767 and HB 5768 before the committee:
HB 5767
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 384, entitled "Driver
education provider and instructor act," (MCL
256.621 to 256.705) by adding section 40.
HB 5768
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 309 and 310e (MCL 257.309 and
257.310e), section 309 as amended by 2022
PA 45 and section 310e as amended by 2019
PA 33, and by adding section 309a.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5767 and HB 5768. Questions and
discussions followed.
Brian Sarkella, representing the ROWE Professional, testified in support of HB 5767 and HB
5768. Questions and discussions followed.
Madeline Strickler, representing the American Traffic Safety Services, testified in support of HB
5767 and HB 5768. Questions and discussions followed.
Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB
5767 and HB 5768. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5767 and HB 5768, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy S. Hagon, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan
(ACEC/Michigan).
Brett Stanton, representing the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan.
Jacob Toomey, representing the Michigan Laborers' District Council.
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association
(MITA).
Representative Herzberg moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at
12:37 PM.
Representative Pat Outman, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Irwin (C), Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, Hoitenga and Damoose

The Committee on Local Government reported

Senate Bill No. 839, entitled

A bill to amend 1937 PA 103, entitled “An act to prescribe certain conditions relative to the execution of instruments entitled to be recorded in the office of the register of deeds,” by amending section 1 (MCL 565.201), as amended by 2018 PA 197.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Veronica Klinefelt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Klinefelt , Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Local Government reported

Senate Bill No. 900, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 657a (MCL 257.657a), as amended by 2018 PA 139.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Veronica Klinefelt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Klinefelt , Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


evidence_text:
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, May 14, 12:45 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Energy and Environment – Thursday, May 14, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5323

Regulatory Affairs – Thursday, May 14, 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑1721

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:36 a.m.

The President, Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 3:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators McBroom and Bumstead


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar,
Weiss and Byrnes.
Absent: Rep. Kunse.
Excused: Rep. Kunse.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5819, HB 5820, and HB 5821 before the committee:
HB 5819
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2024
PA 146.
HB 5820
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1531e (MCL 380.1531e), as added by 2024
PA 147.
HB 5821
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2024
PA 146.
Representative Schmaltz testified in support of HB 5819. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Greene testified in support of HB 5820. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Linting testified in support of HB 5821. Questions and discussion followed.
Dr. Kari Krantz, representing herself, testified with a neutral position on HB 5819, HB 5820 and
HB 5821. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 5957 before the committee:
HB 5957
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023
PA 110.
Representative DeBoer testified in support of HB 5957. Questions and discussion followed.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 5819, HB 5820, and HB 5821.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5819, HB 5820 and HB 5821, but did not
wish to speak:
Jeff Cobb, representing EdTrust Midwest.
Beth DeShone, representing the MI Forward Network.
Business Leaders for Michigan.
Christine Simon, representing the GR Chamber.
Heather Eckner, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5819 and HB 5820, but did not wish to
speak:
Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center.
Katherine Bussard, representing herself.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 5957.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5957, but did not wish to speak:
Katherine Bussard, representing herself.
Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center.
Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Kunse 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
11:06 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin,
Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and
Foreman.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4466, HB 4467 and HB 4468 before the committee:
HB 4466
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16221 and
16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), as
amended by 2023 PA 209.
HB 4467
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to prohibit chemical and surgical
mutilation of minors; to provide remedies; and
to provide for the powers of certain state
officers and entities.
HB 4468
(Rep. Kunse)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406ww.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4466 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The motion prevailed 10-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine and Bohnak.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Representative Bierlein moved to report out HB 4467 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The motion prevailed 10-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine and Bohnak.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4468 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Government Operations. The motion prevailed 10-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine and Bohnak.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer, Brenda Carter, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
The Chair laid HB 5681 before the committee:
HB 5681
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 2004 PA 47, entitled "Medical
records access act," by amending section 9
(MCL 333.26269).
Representative Green, joined by Elizabeth McElhiney, representing the Alliance for Health
Information Operations and Standards, and Kyle Probst, representing Datavant, and the Alliance
for Health Information Operations and Standards, testified in support of HB 5681. Questions and
discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5681, but did not wish to speak:
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
The Chair laid HB 5903 before the committee:
HB 5903
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 134 (MCL
330.1134), as amended by 2015 PA 59.
Representative Bierlein, joined by Steve Vernon, representing Cedar Creek Hospital, testified in
support of HB 5903. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5903, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Miles, representing Southridge Behavioral Hospital.
Dustin Ames, representing Metropolitan Behavioral Health.
Jaime White, representing Havenwyck Hospital.
Jennifer Nyheis, representing Forest View Hospital.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5903, but did not wish to speak:
Ashley Christian, representing Henry Ford Health.
Sonny Hoogendoorn, representing Corewell Health.
Representative Bohnak moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at
9:55 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. MIKE HARRIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Noon.
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Schuette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 04, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5214 before the committee:
HB 5214
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 277.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5214 with recommendation that the bill be referred
to the Committee on Finance. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and
Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5214, but did not wish to speak:
Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5779, HB 5780, HB 5781, HB 5782 and HB 5783 before the committee:
HB 5779
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit
union act," by amending section 301 (MCL
490.301), as amended by 2004 PA 471.
HB 5780
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit
union act," by amending section 373 (MCL
490.373), as amended by 2004 PA 471.
HB 5781
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit
union act," by amending section 501 (MCL
490.501).
HB 5782
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit
union act," by amending section 387 (MCL
490.387).
HB 5783
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 2003 PA 215, entitled "Credit
union act," by amending section 207 (MCL
490.207), as amended by 2016 PA 155.
At 12:03 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:04 PM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel called the committee back to order.
Chair Harris and Representative Brenda Carter testified in support of HB 5779, HB 5780, HB
5781, HB 5782 and HB 5783.
Kieran Marion, Executive Vice President, representing the Michigan Credit Union League, and
Kurt Loose, Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, representing American Share
Insurance, testified in support of HB 5779, HB 5780, HB 5781, HB 5782 and HB 5783. Questions
and discussions followed.
At 12:18 PM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel laid the committee at ease.
At 12:19 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 12:20
PM.
Representative Mike Harris, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Lightner.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone
Carter, Breen and Scott.
Absent: Rep. Hope.
Excused: Rep. Hope.
Representative Schuette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Chair Lightner moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no objection
the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5510 and HB 5511 before the committee:
HB 5510
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 1 of chapter XI (MCL 771.1), as
amended by 2019 PA 165.
HB 5511
(Rep. Edwards)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," (MCL 760.1 to
777.69) by adding section 1a to chapter XI.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5510 and HB 5511, but did not wish to
speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM).
Noah Smith, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5510 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 5511 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5831 before the committee:
HB 5831
(Rep. Steele)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section
543f (MCL 750.543f), as amended by 2014
PA 23.
Representative Steele testified in support of HB 5831. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5831, but did not wish to speak:
Sheriff Bouchard, representing the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5831, but did not wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM).
Noah Smith, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Representative Lightner offered the following amendment to HB 5831:
1. Amend page 2, line 8, by striking out all of enacting section 2.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5831. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report HB 5831, as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion
prevailed 7-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Breen and Scott.
The Chair laid HB 5650 before the committee:
HB 5650
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to require the attorney general to submit
reports related to certain litigation to certain
committees of the legislature; to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to provide
sanctions for failing to submit the reports; and
to provide for remedies.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5650. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 5650. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 5452 before the committee:
HB 5452
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 1k of chapter IX (MCL 769.1k), as
amended by 2024 PA 38.
Chair Lightner testified in support of HB 5452. Questions and discussions followed.
Thomas P. Boyd, State Court Administrator, representing the State Court Administrative Office,
testified in opposition to HB 5452.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5452, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments.
Al Vanderberg, representing Kent County, Grand Rapids, MI.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5452, but did not wish to speak:
Chuck Warpehoski, representing the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration.
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
Noah Smith, representing Safe and Just Michigan.
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM).
Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 5452 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Rep. Breen.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Scott.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:14 AM.
Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden.
Absent: Reps. Outman, Arbit and Myers-Phillips.
Excused: Reps. Outman, Arbit and Myers-Phillips.
Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 29, 2026. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5707 before the committee:
HB 5707
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 30103 and 30305 (MCL
324.30103 and 324.30305), section 30103 as
amended by 2018 PA 163 and section 30305
as amended by 2018 PA 631.
Representative Bierlein and Zachary Wenzlick of Freeland testified in support of HB 5707.
Questions and discussions followed.
Dylan Gebhard and Kyle Alexander, representing the Michigan Department of Environment,
Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in opposition to HB 5707. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5707, but did not wish to speak:
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5707, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
The Chair laid HB 5682 before the committee:
HB 5682
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding
section 43530.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5682. The motion prevailed
9-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn
and Wortz.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden.
Representative Green, John Kupiec, and Bee Frederick, representing the Safari Club International,
testified in support of HB 5682. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5682, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Bob Matthews, representing the Congressional Sportsmen Foundation.
The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Association of Paddle Sport Providers before the
committee.
The Chair recognized the many paddle sport livery operators in the room and thanked them for
their work for the State of Michigan.
Jake Miltner, from Pine Water Paddle Sports, gave a presentation on the work of paddle sport
providers to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Scott and Patti Anderson, from Big Bear Adventures, continued the presentation and discussed the
effects of recent flooding and ice-storms on the paddle sport industry. Questions and discussion
followed.
Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representatives Outman, Arbit and Myers-Phillips from
the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:27
PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Daley

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:46 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: Good afternoon. Thank you everyone for being here today. The Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Local Transportation will come to order and


location: Room 308, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JERRY NEYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 14, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Neyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf and
Rheingans.
Absent: Rep. Skaggs.
Excused: Rep. Skaggs.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5645 before the committee:
HB 5645
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 190, entitled
"Privately owned cervidae producers
marketing act," by amending sections 2, 3, 4,
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, and 17 (MCL 287.952,
287.953, 287.954, 287.956, 287.957, 287.958,
287.959, 287.960, 287.961, 287.964, and
287.967), as amended by 2006 PA 561.
Representative Green and Ryan Halfman, representing the United Deer Farmers of Michigan,
testified in support of HB 5645. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5645, but did not wish to speak:
Justin Tomei, representing the MI Farm Bureau.
Representative Fox moved to excuse Representative Skaggs from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 10:55
AM.
Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 14, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2026. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 770 before the committee:
SB 770
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade
A milk law of 2001," by amending section 6
(MCL 288.476), as amended by 2018 PA 623.
Senator Cherry and Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture
and Rural Development, testified in support of SB 770.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with no position on SB 770, but due to the
time constraints was unable to speak:
Ashley Meyers.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 770, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Corrin, representing Dairy Farmers of America.
Jason Wadaga, representing the Michigan Dairy Foods Association.
The Chair laid HB 5570 and HB 5571 before the committee:
HB 5570
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," (MCL 125.1501 to
125.1531) by adding section 4i.
HB 5571
(Rep. Wooden)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," (MCL 125.1501 to
125.1531) by adding section 4j.
Representative Fairbairn and Representative Wooden testified in support of HB 5570 and HB
5571.
Linlin Liang, representing Pew Charitable Trusts, testified in support of HB 5570 and HB 5571.
Thomas Reder, representing the American Institute of Architects, testified in opposition to HB
5570 and HB 5571.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5570 and HB 5571, but did not wish to
speak:
Tim Golding and Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity Michigan.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Matt Sowash, representing Zillow.
Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
Joanne Misuraca, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association.
Nathan Murphy, representing the Council of Michigan Foundation.
Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan.
Steve Liedel, representing Business Leaders for Michigan.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5570 and HB 5571, but did
not wish to speak:
Nicholas Cook, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5571, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Sahr, representing the Michigan Professional Firefighters Union.
Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5570. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5571. The motion prevailed
4-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. McFall.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5570 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
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 5571 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-2). 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 HCR 7 before the committee:
HCR 7
(Rep. Meerman)
A concurrent resolution applying to the
Congress of the United States to call a
convention to propose amendments to the
United States Constitution to impose fiscal
restraints on the federal government, limit the
power and jurisdiction of the federal
government, and limit the terms of office for
federal officials and members of Congress.
At 9:20 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:21 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Meerman and Sarah Santana, representing Convention of States Michigan,
testified in support of HCR 7.
Bryan Rubingh testified in support of HCR 7.
Nicholas Richardson testified in support of HCR 7.
The following people submitted a card in support of HCR 7, but did not wish to speak:
Eric Phillips.
Robin Riddell.
Carolyn Berger.
James Carter.
Vickie Dillon.
Susan Loubert.
Iva Karwick.
Chet Grant, representing Convention of States Michigan.
Charles Johns.
John Poelstra.
Laura Murphy.
David Tarnowski.
Michele Connolly.
Kelly Oldford, representing Convention of States Michigan.
Russ Morey.
John Phillips.
Bob Simpson.
Rick Bell.
Jerry and Valerie Woodruff.
Marilynn Grant.
Debra and John Oresko.
Rick Taylor.
The Chair laid HB 5797 before the committee:
HB 5797
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The
state school aid act of 1979," by amending
section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by
2025 PA 15.
Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 5797. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representatives Fairbairn, Prestin, Cavitt, and Steele, testified in support of HB 5797. Questions
and discussions followed.
Justin Gluesing, representing the Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD, testified in support of HB
5797.
Bill Valima, representing Superior Central Schools, testified in support of HB 5797.
Spencer Byrd, representing Cheboygan Community Schools, testified in support of HB 5797.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5797, but did not wish to speak:
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of School Administrators.
John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.
Upper Peninsula Education Consortium.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5797 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4).
The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531, HB 5532, HB 5581, HB 5582, HB 5583, HB 5584
and HB 5585 before the committee:
HB 5529
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land
division act," by amending sections 109, 148,
and 186 (MCL 560.109, 560.148, and
560.186), section 109 as amended by 2019 PA
23 and section 186 as amended by 1992 PA
214.
HB 5530
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
"Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending
section 201 (MCL 125.3201) and by adding
section 205f.
HB 5531
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
"Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending
section 501 (MCL 125.3501), as amended by
2008 PA 12.
HB 5532
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
"Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending
section 403 (MCL 125.3403).
HB 5581
(Rep. Kunse)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
"Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending
section 201 (MCL 125.3201) and by adding
section 205e.
HB 5582
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
"Michigan zoning enabling act," (MCL
125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section
205b.
HB 5583
(Rep. Longjohn)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
"Michigan zoning enabling act," (MCL
125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section 205c.
HB 5584
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
"Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending
section 102 (MCL 125.3102), as amended by
2022 PA 206, and by adding section 517.
HB 5585
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled
"Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending
section 102 (MCL 125.3102), as amended by
2022 PA 206, and by adding sections 207a and
516.
Representative Grant testified in support of HB 5529, HB 5532, HB 5581 and HB 5582.
Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 5529 and HB 5530.
Representative Neeley testified in support of HB 5531.
Representative Longjohn testified in support of HB 5583.
Representative Andrews testified in support of HB 5584. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 5585. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5529, HB 5530, HB
5531, HB 5532, HB 5581, HB 5582, HB 5583, HB 5584 and HB 5585, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Joe LaRussa, representing the City of Farmington.
Frank Viviano, representing Macomb Township and SEMCOG.
Karyn Stickel.
Ron Picard.
The Honorable Scott Benson, representing the City of Detroit.
Jennifer Hodges, Muskegon County Housing Coordinator, representing Muskegon Charter
Township.
Ben Carlisle, representing Carlisle/Wortman Associates.
Adam Elenbaas, representing the Allendale Charter Township.
Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak, representing Canton Township.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5531, but due to the time
constraints was unable to speak:
David Northern, representing the Flint Housing Commission.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5532, but due to the
time constraints was unable to speak:
Ashley Meyers.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with a neutral position on HB 5583, but
due to the time constraints was unable to speak:
Kathryn Malone.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5585, but due to the time
constraints was unable to speak:
Kathryn Malone.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5585, but due to the time
constraints unable to speak:
Jason Lachowski, representing AARP Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5581, HB 5582, HB 5583, HB 5584
and HB 5585, but did not wish to speak:
Marjorie Steele, representing the Economic Development Responsibility Alliance of
Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531, HB 5532,
HB 5581, HB 5582, HB 5583, HB 5584 and HB 5585, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Roosen.
George and Charlotte Gillen.
Ken H.
Carol Gordos.
R. Brent Savidant.
Christian Hauser, representing the Rochester City Council.
Dan Marsh, representing the Southgate City Council.
Daniel King.
Claudia Frenette.
David Luks, Precinct Delegate, representing Macomb Township.
Maria Taylor, representing the Farmington City Council.
Richard Pedersen.
Henry Yanez.
Tim Wrona.
Tim Pittman.
Brandon Grysko, representing the Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority.
Bill Richardson, representing Waterloo Township.
Garyth.
Louise Weglarz.
Jim Ross.
Rhonda Lange, representing the Osceola County Planning Commission.
Susan Loubert.
Linda Brydges.
Kenson Siver, representing the City of Southfield.
Linda and Brian Clark.
Bill Brydges.
Dennis Hennen, representing the Berkley City Council.
Madelyn Thomas.
JoEllen Rudolph.
Jo Garza.
Lynn M. Brondiak-Hull.
Melissa Ford.
Thatcher Waller Jr..
Matthew Bacon.
Kelly VanMarter, representing the Genoa Charter Township.
Eileen Giesbrecht, representing Southfield Township.
Eric Waara, representing the City of Houghton.
Lynn McCarthy, representing the City of Lapeer.
Kathy Niemiec, representing the Bay County Commission.
Ellen Macrae Waller.
Robin DeHaan, representing Cooper Township.
Rod Weersing, representing the Gaines Charter Township.
Jennifer E. Wilson, representing the Bath Charter Township.
Lorrelei A. Natke, representing the City of Yale.
Joshua Atwood, representing the City of Lapeer.
Janet Beebe, representing Milton Township.
Dana Buchanan.
John Williams, representing the Groveland Township Fire Department.
Alexa Steffes, representing Fruitland Township.
Robert A. DeSana, representing the City of Wyandotte.
Robert Britigan, representing the City of Parchment.
Jennifer Simmons.
Donald Clark.
Stephanie Carroll, representing the City of Auburn Hills.
David Elya.
Marrion J. Chard, representing Moffatt Township.
Wexford Joint Planning Commission.
Michael Burns, representing the City of Lowell.
Catherine Cheff.
Mike Womack, representing the City of Lapeer.
Shay P. Gallagher, representing the City of Walker.
Wendy Reeve and Pierre Bittar.
James Wickman, representing the Saginaw Charter Township.
Steve Store, representing the Township of Ontonagon.
Susan J. Olson, representing Colfax Township.
Deanna Robson, representing the City of Howell.
Angela Barnes, representing the Norwich Township Planning Commission.
Leslie Pisarzewski.
Ann Marie Boyce.
Susan K. Dionne, representing Moran Township.
Mark Janeczko.
Mary Margaret Abood.
James Breuckman, representing the City of Pleasant Ridge.
Chris McLeod, representing the City of Rochester Hills.
Steven Read.
Brian McDuffie.
Steve Bulthuis, representing the Holland Charter Township.
Vance Price, representing the City of New Buffalo.
JoAnne Havican, representing the Village of Parma.
Jennifer MacDonald, representing the City of Rochester Hills.
Bret Scott, Mayor of Pleasant Ridge.
Barry and Rebecca Baccus.
Chris Stritmatter.
Susan MaCauley.
Robin Overlay, representing Blendon Township.
Kathy Marshal, representing Frankenmuth Township.
Beccy Friesner, representing Lockport Township.
Kim M. Arter, representing Laketon Township.
Tim and Bonnie Krauss.
Deidre Frollo, representing Thomas Township.
Nan and Greg Mautz.
Valisa L. Bristle.
Jenna Morse, representing the Monroe County Drain Commission.
David Hayward, representing Independence Township.
Susan Martinez, representing Hersey Township.
Catherine Anne Richter.
Wilma Sujdak.
Carol L. Morganroth.
Jody L. Hansen, representing the Allendale Charter Township.
Joan Zeerip, representing Park Township.
Dean Martin, representing the Mackinaw City Village Council.
John Allison, representing the Ann Arbor Charter Township.
Janell Van Divner, representing Friendship Township.
Steve Kiss.
Jeff Marcinkowski, representing Fruitland.
Nancy Tyree, representing Ogemaw Township.
Pam Chaffee, representing Everett Township.
Donna Janzowski.
Precia L. Garland, representing the City of Ionia.
Christian Robinson.
Terry Croad, representing the City of Southfield.
Pete Walters.
Allison Larson.
Connie Watt, representing Thomas Township.
Maureen Murphy, representing Pentwater Township.
Wendy Walz, representing Waterloo Township.
Ed Gawlik Jr., representing the Southgate City Council.
Thad Beard, representing the City of Rockford.
Allison Watkins, representing the Village of Newberry.
Carly Lindahl, representing the City of Farmington Hills.
Merlin Steffes.
Sarah Berry.
Troy Goodno.
Candie Hovarter, representing the Genoa Charter Township.
Beth Cassidy.
Patty Pozios.
Sherry Kolacz.
Darren Nash, representing North Plans Township.
Marguerite A. Demmer.
Thomas Koth, representing Ada Township.
Adam Moceri.
Chris and Sarah Riopelle.
Gary Lazette.
Kevin T. Spicher, representing the Genoa Charter Township.
Mary Jane Jenkins.
Jeff Jarvi.
Jason Rogers.
Kirsten Dye.
David Hunstad.
Chad Johnson, representing the City of Coldwater.
Beth Friend.
Eddie Sabatini, representing the City of Ferndale.
Barry Cox, representing the City of Sturgis.
Barbara Barber.
Bruce Kantor, representing the Village of Lathrup.
Carrie Ruitet.
Victor Cardenas, representing the City of Novi.
Katherine Bussard.
Chelsea Hoppes, representing Eagle Township.
Tom Hall, representing St. Clair County.
Mayor Robert E. Clark, representing the City of Monroe.
Adam de Angeli, representing the Coalition to Rescue Michigan.
Jake Parcell, representing the City of Sterling Heights.
Building our Communities Together.
Michael Spence, representing SEMCOG.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Mayor Kevin Coleman, representing the City of Westland.
Supervisor Rick Stathakis, representing Shelby Township.
Nick Fiani, representing the Livingston County Board of Commissioners.
Shannon Price, representing the City of Warren, Redford Township, and Northville Township.
Emily Bauman, representing the City of Westland.
Mayor Sheila Tomkowiak, representing Grosse Pointe.
Jordyn Sellek, representing the Conference of Western Wayne.
Bryan Barnett, representing the City of Rochester Hills.
Paul Gieleghem, representing the Clinton Township.
Jim Gammicchia, representing the City of Roseville.
Christina Sheppard-Decius, representing the Michigan Downtown Association.
Brad Kersten, representing Chesterfield Township.
Ivery Toussant Jr, representing the City Council of Harper Woods.
Sheryl Landgraf, representing the City of DeWitt.
Ryan Monroe, representing the City of Roseville.
Chris Barnett, representing Orion Township.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Shannon Morgan, representing Renovare Development.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531,
HB 5532, HB 5581, HB 5582, HB 5583, HB 5584 and HB 5585, but did not wish to speak:
Nicholas Cook, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531, HB 5532, HB
5581, HB 5582, HB 5583, HB 5584 and HB 5585, but did not wish to speak:
Tran Hoang Calvin, representing NODEHAUS Media LLC.
YIMBY Plymouth.
Ted Tansley, representing the Alter Road 48215 Block Club.
Jaimie Cavanaugh, representing the Pacific Legal Foundation.
Claire Grob.
Tim Golding and Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity Michigan.
Mary Tavarozzi.
Greg Matthews.
JoJo Tompkins, representing the Institute for Justice.
Jacob Herald, representing Strong Towns Detroit.
Joel Arnold, representing Communities First, Inc.
Lauren Strickland, representing Abundant Housing Michigan.
Madyson Quick and Travis Gilbert, representing Strong Towns Flint.
Mick Tobin, representing the Young Peoples Alliance.
Grover Norquist, representing Americans for Tax Reform.
Andrew Carley.
Kirk Westphal.
YIMBY Oakland County.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
Nathan Biller, representing Michigan Backyard Build.
Linlin Liang, representing Pew Charitable Trusts.
Nathan Murphy, representing the Council of Michigan Foundation.
Steve Liedel, representing Business Leaders for Michigan.
Matt Sowash, representing Zillow.
Emily Nguyen, representing Rising Voices.
Melissa Hall, representing the Welcome Home Group LLC.
Forrest Wall, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan.
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Housing Association.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
Marta Johnson, representing the Sierra Club.
Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors.
Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Doug Needham, representing the Michigan Aggregate Association.
Allen Marecki, representing YIMBY Plymouth.
Jennifer Bowman, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority.
John LoPorto, representing Airbnb.
Matt Monroe.
Ariana Dawer, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Chris Kosloski, representing the Home Builders Association of Greater Lansing.
Joel Arnold.
Glenn Wilson, representing Communities First, Inc.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center.
Aaron Hovestadt, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Catherine Distelrath, representing the Corporation for Supportive Housing.
Steph White, representing the Ozone House.
Mark Reister, representing Laumstein Hardwood Floors and Harper Hill Forestry.
Joel Arnold, representing Abundant Housing Michigan.
Eboni Harmon, representing The Harmon ReDevelopment Group.
Nat M. Zorach, representing Abundant Housing Michigan.
Dave Bulkowski, representing Disability Advocates of Kent County.
Kameka Jones, representing House Mothers of All Times.
Madyson Quick, representing Strong Towns Flint.
Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of
Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532,
but did not wish to speak:
Eliza Terzien and Christina Mojica, representing the Reason Foundation.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB
5532, but did not wish to speak:
Holly Jeffery.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
10:23 AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov