evidence_text:
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

In the absence of all Senators, pursuant to Joint Rule 15, the Secretary of the Senate adjourned the Senate, the time being 10:02 a.m.

The Secretary of the Senate declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


location: Room 519, House Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 16, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati,
Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Reps. Wendzel, Thompson, Whitsett and Neeley.
Excused: Reps. Wendzel, Thompson, Whitsett and Neeley.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5092 before the committee:
HB 5092
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 274, entitled "Large
carnivore act," by amending section 22a (MCL
287.1122a), as added by 2018 PA 610.
Stone Kelly, representing the Office of Representative Bierlein, testified in support of HB 5092.
Questions and discussions followed.
Amanda Hanlin, representing the Detroit Zoo, testified in support of HB 5092. Questions and
discussions followed.
Andy McIntyre, representing the John Ball Zoo, testified in support of HB 5092. Questions and
discussions followed.
At 9:14 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5092 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati,
Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4220 and HB 4221 before the committee:
HB 4220
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 18818.
HB 4221
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16287 and
18811 (MCL 333.16287 and 333.18811),
section 16287 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and
section 18811 as amended by 2006 PA 406.
Caitlin Stadler, representing the ASPCA, testified in support of HB 4220 and HB 4221. Questions
and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4220 and HB 4221, but did not wish to
speak:
Dr. Barbara Hodges, DVM, representing the Humane Veterinary Alliance.
Dr. Cheryl Good, DVM, representing the Dearborn Family Pet Care.
Kate Jarl, representing the Virtual Veterinary Care Association.
Tanya Hilgendorf, representing the Michigan Pet Alliance.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4220, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the MI Farm Bureau.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4220. The motion prevailed
12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone
Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4220 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone
Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4221 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone
Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
The Chair laid HB 4774 before the committee:
HB 4774
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," by amending
section 237b (MCL 18.1237b), as added by
2002 PA 504.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4774 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone
Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Neyer.
The Chair laid HB 4825 before the committee:
HB 4825
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding sections 279 and 679.
Derek Bajema, representing the Michigan Beverage Association, testified in support of HB 4825.
Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Witwer testified in support of HB 4825. Questions and discussions followed.
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in
support of HB 4825. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4825, but did not wish to speak:
Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing the Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.
Chuck Riegle, representing the TOMRA.
Tom Emmerich, representing Schupan.
Nick Krongbein, representing the UBCR.
The Chair laid HB 4711 before the committee:
HB 4711
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 148, entitled
"Self-service storage facility act," by
amending section 3 (MCL 570.523), as
amended by 2014 PA 61.
Darren Ing, representing the Self-Storage Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB
4711. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Hoadley testified in support of HB 4711. Questions and discussions followed.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 4774.
Representative Neyer made a motion to reconsider the vote by which HB 4774 was reported. The
motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati,
Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 4774 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati,
Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel, Thompson, Whitsett
and Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at
9:55 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, October 16, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 428, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Absent: Reps. Wendzel and Herzberg.
Excused: Reps. Wendzel and Herzberg.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 25, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4509 before the committee:
HB 4509
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16801 and
17601 (MCL 333.16801 and 333.17601),
section 16801 as added by 2004 PA 97 and
section 17601 as amended by 2016 PA 238,
and by adding sections 16187, 16804, and
17603a.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4509, but did not wish to speak:
Kelli Pierce, representing the Michigan Speech-Language Hearing Association.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4509 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4402 before the committee:
HB 4402
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 5431 and
5432 (MCL 333.5431 and 333.5432), section
5431 as amended by 2002 PA 691 and section
5432 as added by 2006 PA 31, and by adding
section 5143.
Representative VanderWall testified in support of HB 4402. Questions and discussions followed.
Dr. Casey Stach and Dr. Megan Pesch, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition, testified in
support of HB 4402. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4402, but did not wish to speak:
Chardaé Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Representative Martin moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel and Herzberg from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
10:53 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Election Integrity was called to order by Chair Smit.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and
Xiong.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 30, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4861 before the committee:
HB 4861
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending section
558 (MCL 168.558), as amended by 2021 PA
158.
Representative Outman testified in support of HB 4861. Questions and discussions followed.
Judge Margaret Van Houten, representing the Third Circuit Court, testified in support of HB 4861.
Judge Kelly Ramsey, representing the Third Circuit Court, testified in support of HB 4861.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4861, but did not wish to speak:
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Judges Association.
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks.
Trevor Van Dyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:15
AM.
Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Noon.
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes,
Rheingans and Xiong.
Absent: Rep. Thompson.
Excused: Rep. Thompson.
Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 16, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HCR 1 before the committee:
HCR 1
(Rep. Wozniak)
A concurrent resolution to urge the Governor
of Michigan to issue an executive directive
that would require administrating agencies to
assess if the implementation of their programs
reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences
(ACEs) and provide an annual report and data
to the Legislature and general public about
progress in reducing ACEs in Michigan.
Representative Wozniak and Lisa Farnum, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans,
testified in support of HCR 1. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HCR 1, but did not wish to speak:
Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricians.
Crystal D'Agostino, representing the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan.
Richard Murdock, representing R.B. Murdock Consulting.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal + Child Health.
Bianca Miles.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Angie Flores De La Paz.
Kadi Prout, representing the Michigan Federation for Children + Families.
Amy Stagg.
Jacqueline Lenderman.
Ashara Shepard - Lance, representing ASL Educational Consulting.
Bart Demeter, representing CASA.
Jessica Camp, representing Healing Centered Restorative Engagement.
The Chair laid HB 4959 before the committee:
HB 4959
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State
license fee act," (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277)
by adding section 38b.
Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4959. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans
and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4959, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Kennedy, representing the Michigan Guardianship Association.
Chair Schmaltz laid a presentation on Camp Valor before the Committee.
Mike Brandow gave a presentation on Camp Valor. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Pavlov moved to excuse Representative Thompson from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
12:48 PM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
REP. MARK TISDEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Finance was called to order by Chair Tisdel.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander,
Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 16, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4088 before the committee:
HB 4088
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," by amending section 520
(MCL 206.520), as amended by 2015 PA 179.
Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4088. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4088, but did not wish to speak:
Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors.
The Chair laid HB 4041 before the committee:
HB 4041
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
7u (MCL 211.7u), as amended by 2023 PA
191.
Representative Tyrone Carter, joined by Alvin Horhn, representing the City of Detroit Office of
the Assessor, testified in support of the proposed (H-2) substitute for HB 4041. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4041. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Schuette,
Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Questions and discussion continued on the (H-2) substitute for HB 4041.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4041, but did not wish to
speak:
Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4041, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The Chair laid HB 4799 before the committee:
HB 4799
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
44b (MCL 211.44b), as added by 1994 PA
297.
Representative Lightner testified in support of the proposed (H-3) substitute for HB 4799.
Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4799. The motion prevailed
14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen and Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Paiz.
John Globensky, representing the City of Grand Rapids, testified with a neutral position on HB
4799.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4799, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4799, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of International Business.
Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber.
Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4799 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 9-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona
and Schuette.
Nays: Rep. Paiz.
Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen and Young.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 10:56
AM.
Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair Outman.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Absent: Rep. Andrews.
Excused: Rep. Andrews.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 30, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4089 before the committee:
HB 4089
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL
250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 16e.
Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 4089. Questions and discussions followed.
Dani Hoover, representing the Hoover Family, testified in support of HB 4089. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4089, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4089 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4351 before the committee:
HB 4351
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL
250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section
1087.
Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4351. Questions and discussions followed.
Rich Severson, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4351.
Danielle Wilkey, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4351.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4351, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 4351 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4845 before the committee:
HB 4845
(Rep. Kunse)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act
to provide for the classification of all public
roads, streets, and highways in this state, and
for the revision of that classification and for
additions to and deletions from each
classification; to set up and establish the
Michigan transportation fund; to provide for
the deposits in the Michigan transportation
fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and
motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and
administration of the fund for transportation
purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel
for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists,
pedestrians, and other legal users of roads,
streets, and highways; to set up and establish
the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund
and administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain
businesses; to provide for the continuing
review of transportation needs within the state;
to authorize the state transportation
commission, counties, cities, and villages to
borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges
of funds for transportation purposes; to
authorize counties to advance funds for the
payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to
provide for the limitations, payment,
retirement, and security of the bonds and
pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax
levies by counties and townships for county
roads; to authorize contributions by townships
for county roads; to provide for the
establishment and administration of the state
trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and
certain other funds; to provide for the deposits
in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and
certain other funds of money raised by specific
taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of
public transportation functions and criteria; to
define the purposes for which Michigan
transportation funds may be allocated; to
provide for Michigan transportation fund
grants; to provide for review and approval of
transportation programs; to provide for
submission of annual legislative requests and
reports; to provide for the establishment and
functions of certain advisory entities; to
provide for conditions for grants; to provide
for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
agencies and officials; to provide for the
making of loans for transportation purposes by
the state transportation department and for the
receipt and repayment by local units and
agencies of those loans from certain specified
sources; to investigate and study the tolling of
roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending
section 11c (MCL 247.661c), as amended by
2015 PA 182.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4845, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4845 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Grant and Wilson.
Nays: Rep. Miller.
Pass: None.
Representative Herzberg moved to excuse Representative Andrews 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
12:23 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, October 21, 2025, 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. 314, entitled

A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2017 PA 204.

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. 478, entitled

A bill to authorize the state administrative board to transfer state-owned property in Livingston County from the administrative jurisdiction of the department of corrections to the administrative jurisdiction of the department of military and veterans affairs; and to provide for powers and duties of state agencies and departments with regard to the property and the jurisdictional transfer.

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

House Bill No. 4135, entitled

A bill to authorize the state administrative board to convey state-owned property in Jackson County; to prescribe conditions for the conveyance; to provide for powers and duties of state departments, agencies, and officers regarding the property; and to provide for disposition of revenue derived from the conveyance.

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.


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Local Government submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Scheduled Meetings

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, October 23, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Health Policy – Thursday, October 23, 9:45 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building (517) 373‑5323

Labor – Thursday, October 23, 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5314

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:52 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: House Appropriations Subcommittee on School Aid and Department of Education will come to order. Clerk, please call


location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss
and Byrnes.
Absent: Rep. Wilson.
Excused: Rep. Wilson.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4922 before the committee:
HB 4922
(Rep. Kelly)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1531k.
Representative Kelly testified in support of HB 4922. Questions and discussion followed.
Steve Gough, Lowell Area Schools- Director of Teaching and Learning, testified in opposition to
HB 4922.
Kathy Lester, representing the Michigan Association of School Librarians, testified in opposition
to HB 4922. Questions and discussions followed.
Lori Lillmars, representing the School Librarians, testified in opposition to HB 4922.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4922, but did not wish to speak:
Tammy Maginity, representing the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning.
Sara Hoeve, representing the Michigan Council of Teachers of English.
Michigan Reading Association.
Anne Heidemann.
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Dillon Geshel, representing the Michigan Library Association.
Jeff Cobb, representing Ed Trust Midwest.
Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4922, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Goldings and Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity-Michigan.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4922, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Carrie Betts, representing themself.
Carol Glanville, representing themself.
The Chair laid HB 4665 before the committee:
HB 4665
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1138a.
Representative Whitwer testified in support of HB 4665. Questions and discussions followed
Doug Pennington, the Olivet Community Schools FFA Advisor, and Samantha Stanke, the
Administrative Assistant for the Michigan FFA State Staff, testified in support of HB 4665.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4665, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals.
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4665 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
8-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov and Koleszar.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Weiss and Byrnes.
The Chair laid HB 5044 before the committee:
HB 5044
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1178b.
Representative Wendzel and Kristin Wier, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst from LOGAN
Community Resources, testified in support of HB 5044.
Maggie Moore, representing MiBap & Hope Network, testified in support of HB 5044.
Angela Khater, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, testified in support of HB 5044.
Heather Eckner & Nicole Hamp, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan, testified in
support of HB 5044. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5044, but did not wish to speak:
Skyler Partee.
Paul Doher, representing Acorn Health.
Dylan Weber, representing the Rebound Home and Community Therapy.
Maliya Seelbinder.
Brian Harrison, representing Rebound Home and Community Therapy.
Madeline Tousley, representing Merakey.
Melissa Poff, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services.
Christiane Mondroski.
Angela Khater.
Ella Mondroski.
Kris La Turno, representing Hope Network-Holland Center for Autism.
Abigail Edick, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services.
Veronica Webster, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services.
Holly McKee, PhD.
Olivia Kleinhardt.
Ryan Pelon, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services.
Kailin Reid, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services.
Sarah Walsh, representing Hope Network Center for Autism-Holland.
Mickaela Perez, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services.
Krystal Reeves, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services.
Brianna Dunham.
Kayla Hooper.
Candice Lake.
Sara Larner.
Carter St. John.
Laila Manning.
Jessica Groce.
Jystine Lupo.
Samantha Miller.
Sarah Rousseau, representing Spectrum Autism Center-Saginaw.
Jennifer Ward-Kolka, representing Spectrum Autism Center.
Mari-Lena Samohin.
Katie LaVielle, representing Spectrum Autism Center.
Michelle Pickvet, representing Rebound Therapies.
Melanie Swisher, representing Rebound Home & Community Therapies.
Lindsay Croghan, representing the College of Education, Health & Human Services.
LeAnne Large, representing Rebound Therapies.
Evan Karatkiewicz, representing Rebound Therapies.
Lorraine Zorbo, representing Advisa Care.
Bailey Wegener, representing Spectrum Autism Center.
Paloma Mireles, representing Spectrum Autism Center- Paw Paw.
Jenna Kuhn, representing Rebound Therapies.
Massi Soriano, representing Centria Autism.
Victoria Hetcel.
Chivon Jones, representing Rebound Therapies.
Amber Simons, representing Rebound Therapies.
Courtney Geer, representing Rebound Home and Community Therapy.
Nicole Mooney, representing Rebound Home and Community Therapy.
Mary Ruble, representing Spectrum Autism Center.
Lisa Lovell, representing Rebound Home and Community Therapy.
Heather Burleson, representing Rebound Home and Community Therapy.
Olivia Ramirez-Roberts.
Julie Swan, representing Rebound Home and Community Therapy.
Michelle Blevins.
Betsy Reighard.
Tara Lundstrom, representing Spectrum Autism Center.
Anna Woodhams, representing LOGAN Center.
David Eisenhart, representing LOGAN Center.
Kaylee Tomak, representing LOGAN Autism Learning Center.
Elizabeth Bliesener, representing Encompass Therapy Center.
Megan Retherford.
Makayla Bauer, representing Encompass Therapy Center.
Katie Burgett, representing Encompass Therapy Center.
Peyton Grice.
Julia Johnson.
Mark Jacobs, representing Encompass Therapy Center.
Shana Silverstein.
Nicole Schultz, representing LOGAN Center.
Stacie Kussro, representing Encompass Therapy Center.
Jennifer LaBo, representing Encompass Therapy Center.
Brooklynn Tackett, representing Encompass Therapy Center.
Kalie Auernhamer, representing Encompass Therapy Center.
Alexandria Perez, representing Spectrum Autism Center.
Skyler Ficek.
Savanah Diaz, representing Mercy Plus Healthcare Services.
Krista Corroin, representing Encompass Therapy Center.
Claudia Leandres, representing Journey Therapy Center.
Sara Grezlik, representing Friends of Different Learners.
Tammy Neely.
Colin Furd, representing the Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics.
Barbara Byers.
Lisa-Marie Bailey, representing the Michigan Parent, Advocate & Attorney Coalition.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5044, but did not wish to speak:
Joe DeVault, representing Macomb ISD.
John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.
Abby Cypher, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education.
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
The Chair laid HB 5049, HB 5050, HB 5051, HB 5052, HB 5053 and HB 5054 before the
committee:
HB 5049
(Rep. Weiss)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1179a (MCL 380.1179a), as added by 2013
PA 187.
HB 5050
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17744a
and 17744d (MCL 333.17744a and
333.17744d), as amended by 2020 PA 311.
HB 5051
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 2020 PA 312, entitled "Law
enforcement and firefighter access to
epinephrine act," by amending the title and
sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 28.821, 28.822, and
28.823).
HB 5052
(Rep. DeBoer)
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," by amending
section 17a (MCL 722.127a), as added by
2005 PA 120.
HB 5053
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 20919
(MCL 333.20919), as amended by 2019 PA
37.
HB 5054
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending sections
1178 and 1179 (MCL 380.1178 and
380.1179), section 1178 as amended by 2020
PA 320 and section 1179 as amended by 2018
PA 243.
David Andriasiak and Jake Jelsema, representing the Office of Representative DeBoer, gave a
presentation on EpiPen usage. Questions and discussion followed.
Hendrina Cupery, representing the Michigan Association of School Nurses, testified in support of
HB 5049, HB 5050, HB 5051, HB 5052, HB 5053 and HB 5054.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Wealth, testified in
support of HB 5049, HB 5050, HB 5051, HB 5052, HB 5053 and HB 5054.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5049, HB 5050, HB 5051, HB 5052, HB
5053 and HB 5054, but did not wish to speak:
Tonya Whitehead, representing the Michigan Parent Teacher Association.
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Kathleen Slonager, representing the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America.
Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Wilson 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
11:57 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin,
Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4883, HB 4884, HB 4885, and HB 4886 before the committee:
HB 4883
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
303a and 411 (MCL 339.303a and 339.411),
section 303a as amended by 2014 PA 265 and
section 411 as amended by 2020 PA 388; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 4884
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," by amending section
1a (MCL 205.51a), as amended by 2020 PA
46.
HB 4885
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16807 and
17601 (MCL 333.16807 and 333.17601),
section 16807 as added by 2004 PA 97 and
section 17601 as amended by 2016 PA 238.
HB 4886
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax
act," by amending section 2b (MCL 205.92b),
as amended by 2020 PA 47.
Chair VanderWall testified in support of HB 4883, HB 4884, HB 4885, and HB 4886.
Aaron Toth and Terry Ozog, representing the Michigan Hearing Aids Society, testified in
opposition to HB 4883, HB 4884, HB 4885, and HB 4886. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4883, HB 4884, HB 4885, and HB 4886,
but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4883, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Casey Stach, representing the Michigan Audiology Coalition.
The Chair laid HB 4896 and HB 4925 before the committee:
HB 4896
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17001 and
17011 (MCL 333.17001 and 333.17011),
section 17001 as amended by 2018 PA 624
and section 17011 as amended by 2006 PA
398.
HB 4925
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17012 and
17031 (MCL 333.17012 and 333.17031),
section 17031 as amended by 2018 PA 463,
and by adding section 17012a.
Representative Green and Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4896 and HB 4925.
Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4790, HB 4791 and HB 4857 before the committee:
HB 4790
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17033 and
17533 (MCL 333.17033 and 333.17533), as
amended by 1994 PA 234.
HB 4791
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 9135.
HB 4857
(Rep. Bruck)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 20981 and
20982 (MCL 333.20981 and 333.20982),
section 20981 as amended by 2020 PA 48 and
section 20982 as added by 2016 PA 40.
Representative Thompson testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 4790.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4790 and HB 4791, but did not wish to
speak:
Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Ashley Christian, representing Henry Ford Health.
Stacey Leik, representing the Economic Alliance of Michigan.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4790. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4790 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 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Schmaltz moved to report out HB 4791 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4857, but did not wish to speak:
Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4857 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative St. Germaine moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Neeley from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at
9:47 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. MIKE HARRIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Noon.
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Schuette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 17, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4703 and HB 4704 before the committee:
HB 4703
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406ss.
HB 4704
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 109t.
Nicole Bohacz, representing The Office of Representative Wortz, testified in support of HB 4703
and HB 4704.
Disha Patel, representing Centering Healthcare Incorporated, testified in support of HB 4703 and
HB 4704. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4703 and HB 4704, but did not wish to
speak:
Alex Seasock, representing Memorial Healthcare.
Joanne Bailey, representing the American College of Nurse Midwives (Michigan Affiliate).
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Health.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association.
The Chair laid HB 4666 before the committee:
HB 4666
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
2082 (MCL 500.2082).
Representative Brenda Carter, testified in support of HB 4666. Questions and discussions
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4666, but did not wish to speak:
Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.
Parker Fisher, representing the Department of Insurance and Financial Services.
The Chair laid HB 4860 before the committee:
HB 4860
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to
500.8302) by adding section 3406ss.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4860, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Association of Orthodontics.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4860 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4666 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald 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 12:18
PM.
Representative Mike Harris, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Lightner.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone
Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 24, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4840 before the committee:
HB 4840
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
section 8031 (MCL 600.8031), as amended by
2017 PA 101.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4840, but did not wish to speak:
Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Judges Association.
At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4840 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter,
Hope, Breen and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4843 before the committee:
HB 4843
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section
224a (MCL 750.224a), as amended by 2012
PA 122.
Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4843. Questions and discussions followed.
Jeff Kirkpatrick, representing the Michigan Court Officers, Deputy Sheriff's Association, testified
in support of HB 4843. Questions and discussions followed.
Jeff Niklaus, CEO, representing Compliant Technologies, testified in support of HB 4843.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4843, but did not wish to speak:
Ron Wiles, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Kyle Kaminski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4843, but did not wish to speak:
Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 5079 and HB 5080 before the committee:
HB 5079
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section
479b (MCL 750.479b), as added by 1994 PA
33.
HB 5080
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 16x of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16x),
as amended by 2012 PA 323.
Representative Mueller, testified in support of HB 5079 and HB 5080. Questions and discussions
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5079 and HB 5080, but did not wish to
speak:
Matt Saxton, Executive Director, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
Ashley Steffen, representing the Department of Attorney General.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:23 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, October 22, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin,
Bohnak, Fairbairn, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman and Wooden.
Absent: Reps. Wortz and Myers-Phillips.
Excused: Reps. Wortz and Myers-Phillips.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 01, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4314 before the committee:
HB 4314
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 32512 (MCL
324.32512), as amended by 2012 PA 247.
Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 4314. Questions and discussions followed.
John Caron, representing Macomb County Public Works, testified in support of HB 4314.
Questions and discussions followed.
Steven Dobreff, representing the Freedom Boat Club, testified in support of HB 4314. Questions
and discussions followed.
Mike Gutow, representing Save Lake St. Clair, testified in support of HB 4314. Questions and
discussions followed.
Dylan Gebhard and Jerrod Sanders, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great
Lakes, and Energy, testified in opposition to HB 4314. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4314, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Voakes.
Karen Pelham, a resident of St. Clair Shores.
The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance before the
committee.
Andrea LaFontaine, representing the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance, gave a
presentation about the Michigan trailway system. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Outman moved to excuse Representatives Wortz 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 1:06
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, October 22, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Daley

The Committee on Regulatory Affairs reported

Senate Bill No. 595, entitled

A bill to amend 2022 PA 81, entitled “Michigan-Indiana state line remonumentation act,” by amending sections 7, 11, and 13 (MCL 54.317, 54.321, and 54.323); and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeremy Moss Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Moss, Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber and Bellino Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


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The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber and Bellino

Excused: Senators Santana and Lauwers

The Committee on Health Policy reported

Senate Resolution No. 81.

A resolution urging the Congress and the President of the United States to permanently extend the Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credit to help ensure that all individuals and families have equitable access to healthcare.

(For text of resolution, see Senate Journal No. 95, p. 1633.) With the recommendation that the resolution be adopted.

To Report Out:

Kevin Hertel Chairperson

Yeas: Senators Hertel, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber and Huizenga Nays: Senator Hauck

The resolution was placed on the order of Resolutions.


location: Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senators Santana and Runestad

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:14 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for being here today. The appropriation 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, October 23, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Neyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Neyer, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans and
Skaggs.
Absent: Reps. Wortz and Pavlov.
Excused: Reps. Wortz and Pavlov.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 24, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4881 and HB 4882 before the committee:
HB 4881
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending section 4105 (MCL
289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188.
HB 4882
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to repeal 1964 PA 158, entitled "An act
to provide for the licensing of wholesale potato
dealers; to prescribe certain powers and duties
for certain state agencies; to require certain
types of financial security for certain persons
under certain circumstances, and to prescribe
the procedure for its enforcement; to provide
remedies and penalties for violations of the
act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of
acts," (MCL 290.451 to 290.466).
At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:36 AM, Representative Lightner called the committee back to order.
Representative Neyer testified in support of HB 4881 and HB 4882. Questions and discussions
followed.
At 10:40 AM, Representative Lightner laid the committee at ease.
At 10:41 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Kelly Turner, representing the Potato Growers of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4881 and
HB 4882.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4881 and HB 4882, but did not wish to
speak:
Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Tim Goldings & Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity-Michigan.
Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representatives Wortz and Pavlov from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 10:46
AM.
Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 23, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Economic Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Hoadley.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie, Tate and Coffia.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 18, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4913, HB 4914, HB 4915, HB 4927 and HB 4933 before the committee:
HB 4913
(Rep. Bohnak)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2004 (MCL 339.2004), as amended by 2016
PA 435.
HB 4914
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2010 (MCL 339.2010), as amended by 1992
PA 103.
HB 4915
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 16149.
HB 4927
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
1108 and 1110 (MCL 339.1108 and
339.1110), section 1108 as amended by 2021
PA 101 and section 1110 as amended by 2020
PA 27.
HB 4933
(Rep. Steele)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
303a and 411 (MCL 339.303a and 339.411),
section 303a as amended by 2014 PA 265 and
section 411 as amended by 2020 PA 388; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Outman and Representative Bohnak testified in support of HB 4913 and HB 4914.
Questions and discussions followed.
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs,
approached to answer questions from committee members on HB 4913 and HB 4914. Questions
and discussions followed.
Thomas Reder, representing the American Institute of Architects of Michigan, testified in
opposition to HB 4913 and HB 4914.
Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies, testified in opposition
to HB 4913 and HB 4914. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4913 and HB 4914, but did not wish to
speak:
Jarrett Skourp, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Maddock, joined by Kurt Miceli and Dr. Aida Cerundolo, representing Do No
Harm, testified in support of HB 4915. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4915, but did not wish to speak:
Danielle Atkinson, representing Mothering Justice.
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Representative Fairbairn, joined by Lauren Moser and Rodrick Samuels, Michigan Barber’s,
testified in support of HB 4927. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4927, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Jarrett Skourp, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Steele, testified in support of HB 4933.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4933, but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skourp, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at
11:44 AM.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 23, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 16, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4711 before the committee:
HB 4711
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1985 PA 148, entitled
"Self-service storage facility act," by
amending section 3 (MCL 570.523), as
amended by 2014 PA 61.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4711 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant.
The Chair laid HB 4825 before the committee:
HB 4825
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding sections 279 and 679.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4825, but did not wish to speak:
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing the Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4825 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4692 and HB 4693 before the committee:
HB 4692
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to
339.2677) by adding section 1205b.
HB 4693
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State
license fee act," by amending sections 9 and 25
(MCL 338.2209 and 338.2225), section 9 as
amended by 1988 PA 461 and section 25 as
amended by 2023 PA 131.
Sam Boumis, representing the Douglas J, testified in support of HB 4692 and HB 4693. Questions
and discussions followed.
Representative Rigas and Representative Liberati, testified in support of HB 4692 and HB 4693.
Questions and discussions followed.
David Daginais, representing the Michigan College of Beauty, testified in support of HB 4692 and
HB 4693. Questions and discussions followed.
Stacy Wells, representing the L'Esprit Academy, testified in support of HB 4692 and HB 4693.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4692 and HB 4693, but did not wish to
speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 4745 before the committee:
HB 4745
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 169, entitled
"Charitable organizations and solicitations
act," by amending section 13 (MCL 400.283),
as amended by 2010 PA 377.
Rhonda Callahan, representing the Torch 180, testified in support of HB 4745. Questions and
discussions followed.
Representative Woolford, testified in support of HB 4745. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 5104, HB 5105, HB 5106 and HB 5107 before the committee:
HB 5104
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled
"Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,"
by amending sections 102 and 402 (MCL
333.27102 and 333.27402), section 102 as
amended by 2021 PA 57 and section 402 as
amended by 2021 PA 161.
HB 5105
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7401 (MCL
333.7401), as amended by 2016 PA 548.
HB 5106
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,"
by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as
amended by 2023 PA 166.
HB 5107
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,"
by amending sections 5 and 15 (MCL
333.27955 and 333.27965).
Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, testified in support of HB 5104 and
HB 5106. Questions and discussions followed.
Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified in support of
HB 5104 and HB 5106. Questions and discussions followed.
Prosecutor James Bacarella, representing the Iosco County Prosecutors Office, testified in support
of HB 5104, HB 5105, HB 5106 and HB 5107. Questions and discussions followed.
Prosecutor Zachary Stempien, representing the Branch County, testified in support of HB 5104,
HB 5105, HB 5106 and HB 5107. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Hoadley, testified in support of HB 5104, HB 5105, HB 5106 and HB 5107.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5105, HB 5106 and
HB 5107, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Cassin Coleman, representing the Cannnabis Consumer Advocacy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5105, HB 5106 and HB 5107, but did
not wish to speak:
Lyn Backlund, representing the self.
Kristopher Flores.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5105 and HB 5107, but did not wish to
speak:
Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5105 and HB 5107, but did not wish to
speak:
Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency.
The Chair laid HB 4254 before the committee:
HB 4254
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2674,
2675, and 2678 (MCL 333.2674, 333.2675,
and 333.2678) and by adding sections 2670
and 2675a; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Ryan Merkley, representing the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine, testified in
support of HB 4254. Questions and discussions followed.
Dr. Sally Christopher, representing the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine, testified
in support of HB 4254. Questions and discussions followed.
Jackie Myers, student at Wayne State University, testified in support of HB 4254.
Michael Bradley, representing the Wayne State, testified in opposition to HB 4254. Questions and
discussions followed.
Dr. Paul Locke, DrPHD, JD, MPH, professor, representing the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School
of Public Health, testified in support of HB 4254.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4254, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Tanya Hilgendorf, representing the Humane Society of Huron Valley and the Michigan Pet
Alliance.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4254, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Stephen Rapundalo, PhD, representing the MichBio.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4254, but did not wish to speak:
Caitlin Stader, representing the ASPCA.
Mitchell Nelson, representing the Humane World for Animals.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4254, but did not wish to speak:
Bonnifer Ballard, representing the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association.
Nancy M. McKee, representing the Zoetis.
University of Michigan.
Michigan State University.
Representative Tyrone 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 Aragona adjourned the meeting at
10:33 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 23, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 428, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Absent: Rep. Posthumus.
Excused: Rep. Posthumus.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 16, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4930 before the committee:
HB 4930
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16177
(MCL 333.16177), as amended by 2006 PA
481.
Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4930. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 4929 before the committee:
HB 4929
(Rep. Pavlov)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16201
(MCL 333.16201), as amended by 2019 PA
96, and by adding section 16202.
Representative Pavlov testified in support of HB 4929. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 4221 before the committee:
HB 4221
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16287 and
18811 (MCL 333.16287 and 333.18811),
section 16287 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and
section 18811 as amended by 2006 PA 406.
Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 4221. Questions and discussions followed.
Dr. Crystal Sapp DMV, representing Michigan Humane, and Katelyn Stadler, representing the
ASPCA, testified in support of HB 4221. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4221, but did not wish to speak:
Ann Griffin, representing the Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
Tanya Hilgendorf, representing the Michigan Pet Alliance.
Dr. Courtney White, DMV, representing the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Dr. Barbara Hoges, DMV, MBA, representing the Humane Society Veterinary Medical
Alliance.
Katie Jarl, representing the Virtual Veterinary Care Association.
Dr. Cheryl Good, DMV, representing Dearborn Family Pet Care.
Dr. Amy Nicols, DMV.
Mitchell Nelson, representing Humane World for Animals.
The Chair laid HB 4306 before the committee:
HB 4306
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section
309 (MCL 257.309), as amended by 2022 PA
45, and by adding section 309a.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4306. The motion prevailed 6-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer and Herzberg.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4306 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 5-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin and DeBoer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
The Chair laid HB 4402 before the committee:
HB 4402
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 5431 and
5432 (MCL 333.5431 and 333.5432), section
5431 as amended by 2002 PA 691 and section
5432 as added by 2006 PA 31, and by adding
section 5143.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4402 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Representative Posthumus from the meeting. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
11:04 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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

Meeting held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

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

Excused: Senator Johnson


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The Committee on Health Policy submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 9:45 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senators Santana and Runestad


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

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The Committee on Labor submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Cherry (C), Camilleri, Cavanagh and Albert

Scheduled Meetings

Administrative Rules, Joint — Wednesday, October 29, 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, House Office

Building (517) 373‑5312

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety — Thursday, October 30, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld

Office Building (517) 373‑5312

Economic and Community Development — Thursday, October 30, 12:00 noon, Room 1100, Binsfeld

Office Building (517) 373‑1721

Energy and Environment — Thursday, October 30, 1:30 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

(517) 373‑5323

Health Policy — Wednesday, October 29, 12:30 p.m., Room 1100, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373‑5323

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn. The motion prevailed, the time being 11:55 a.m.

The Assistant President pro tempore, Senator Geiss, declared the Senate adjourned until Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Election Integrity was called to order by Chair Smit.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and
Xiong.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 21, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HR 196 before the committee:
HR 196
(Rep. Fox)
A resolution to demand that the Michigan
Secretary of State comply with the United
States Department of Justice’s request for an
unredacted copy of Michigan’s computerized
statewide voter registration list, as required by
section 303 of the Civil Rights Act of 1960 and
section 8(i)(1) of the National Voter
Registration Act of 1993, to the full extent
permitted by law.
Representative Fox testified in support of HR 196. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 196, but did not wish to speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
Sandra Carolan, representing Citizens for Transparency.
Michele Pfister.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HR 196, but did not wish to speak:
Kay Perry.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HR 196 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4588 before the committee:
HB 4588
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending
sections 303, 697, and 699 (MCL 168.303,
168.697, and 168.699), section 303 as
amended by 2018 PA 650, section 697 as
amended by 2018 PA 226, and section 699 as
amended by 2012 PA 523.
Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4588. The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Pass: None.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4588 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4588, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Katie Cavanaugh, representing the Okemos Public Schools Board of Education.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4588, but did not wish to speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4588, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks
Annie Moriaweck, representing the Calhoun Intermediate School District
The Chair laid HB 4861 before the committee:
HB 4861
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending section
558 (MCL 168.558), as amended by 2021 PA
158.
Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4861. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:20 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:21 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4861 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4861, but did not wish to speak:
Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections.
Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks and the Michigan
Association of County Clerks.
Representative Outman made remarks to the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:23
AM.
Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Noon.
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 21, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4530 and HB 4531 before the committee:
HB 4530
(Rep. Pohutsky)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending section 748a (MCL
330.1748a), as added by 1998 PA 497.
HB 4531
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child
protection law," by amending section 9 (MCL
722.629), as amended by 1988 PA 372.
Representative Rigas and Representative Pohutsky testified in support of House Bills 4530 and
4531. Questions and discussion followed.
Ryan Speidel, representing the Office of the Child Advocate testified in support of House Bills
4530 and 4531. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4530 and HB 4531, but did not wish to
speak:
Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic + Sexual Violence.
Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal + Child Health.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4530, but did not wish to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The Chair laid HCR 1 before the committee:
HCR 1
(Rep. Wozniak)
A concurrent resolution to urge the Governor
of Michigan to issue an executive directive
that would require administrating agencies to
assess if the implementation of their programs
reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences
(ACEs) and provide an annual report and data
to the Legislature and general public about
progress in reducing ACEs in Michigan.
Representative Xiong moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HCR 1. The motion did not prevail 4-0-7:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Representative Johnsen moved to report out HCR 1 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
The Chair laid HB 4959 before the committee:
HB 4959
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State
license fee act," (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277)
by adding section 38b.
Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4959. The motion prevailed
11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes,
Rheingans and Xiong.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4959 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
12:32 PM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
REP. MARK TISDEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Finance was called to order by Chair Tisdel.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander,
Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen and Young.
Absent: Rep. Paiz.
Excused: Rep. Paiz.
Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 21, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4816 before the committee:
HB 4816
(Rep. Jenkins-Arno)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 281.
Representative Jenkins-Arno, joined by Brent Fursberg, representing the Lansing Growth Fund,
Jenan Jondy, representing the Michigan State University Center for Community and Economic
Development, and Christopher Miller, representing the National Coalition for Community Capital,
testified in support of HB 4816. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4816, but did not wish to speak:
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Center.
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
The Chair laid HB 4041, HB 4088, HB 4431 and HB 4432 before the committee:
HB 4041
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending section
7u (MCL 211.7u), as amended by 2023 PA
191.
HB 4088
(Rep. Slagh)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," by amending section 520
(MCL 206.520), as amended by 2015 PA 179.
HB 4431
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 281.
HB 4432
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 282.
Representative Tyrone Carter testified in support of the proposed substitute (H-3) for HB 4041.
Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4041. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen and Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 4041 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen and Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Young offered the following amendment to HB 4088:
1. Amend page 2, line 26, by striking out "the" and inserting "tax years before the 2025 tax year
or 27.4% for tax years after the 2024".
Representative Lightner moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4088. The motion did not prevail
5-0-9:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen and Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona
and Schuette.
Representative Schuette moved to report out HB 4088 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona
and Schuette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen and Young.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4431, but did not wish to speak:
Quincy Jones, representing the Michigan Fire Inspector's Society.
Ron Farr, representing the Michigan State Fireman's Association.
Representative Schuette moved to report out HB 4431 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen and Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4432 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen and Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4892 before the committee:
HB 4892
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
724 and 728 (MCL 339.724 and 339.728), as
amended by 2018 PA 81.
Representative Frisbie testified in support of HB 4892. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4892, but did not wish to speak:
Bob Doyle, representing the Michigan Association of CPAs.
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4892. The motion prevailed 13-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley and Breen.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Young.
The Chair laid HB 4893 before the committee:
HB 4893
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
725 and 727a (MCL 339.725 and 339.727a),
section 725 as amended by 2010 PA 215 and
section 727a as amended by 2018 PA 81.
Representative Tisdel testified in support of the proposed substitute (H-2) for HB 4893.
Representative Schuette moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4893. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona,
Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen and Young.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 11:01 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:02 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie called the committee back to order.
Representative Tisdel, joined by Bob Doyle and Michelle Randall, representing the Michigan
Association of CPAs, testified in support of HB 4893. Questions and discussions followed.
At 11:18 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie laid the committee at ease.
At 11:19 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4893, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Representative Aragona moved to excuse Representative Paiz from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 11:20
AM.
Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. JAY DEBOYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas,
Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from September 30, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee testimony on the Michigan Department of Education’s
proposed Health Standards Framework.
Dr. Sue Carnell, Michigan Department of Education Interim State Superintendent, testified to the
Michigan Department of Education’s proposed Health Standards Framework. Questions and
discussions followed.
Nikki Snyder, Member of the Michigan State Board of Education, testified to the Michigan
Department of Education’s proposed Health Standards Framework.
At 10:27 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:37 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HR 195 before the committee:
HR 195
(Rep. Johnsen)
A resolution to oppose the proposed Michigan
Health Education Standards Framework and
urge the Michigan Department of Education to
redraft or the Michigan State Board of
Education to reject these standards.
Representative Gina Johnsen, Representative Jamie Thompson, Senator Lana Theis, David
Kallman, representing the Kallman Legal Group, and Katherine Bussard, representing Salt & Life
Global, testified in support of HR 195. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HR 195, but did not wish to speak:
Karolyn Rillema.
Melissa Brower.
Libby Ranshaw.
Seth Peters.
Laura See.
Frederick Trexler.
Carol Morrisey.
Marilyn Acton.
Roger Downey.
Jodie Slongo.
Dustin Boudreau.
Richard Ross, representing the Shiawassee Citizens for Traditional Values.
Karen Machiorlatti.
Leann Clink.
Dawn Fulk.
Robin Schuetz.
Diane Kessler.
Richard Ross.
Courtney Prout.
Glenn Ray Jr..
Amanda Douglas.
Kim Dooling.
Anthony and Suzanne Cherniawski.
Chassity Glinke.
Linda and Richard Wolschlager.
Eileen Tesch.
Kyle VanDyke.
Ruth Ann LaDuke.
Wendy Bradley.
Tammie L. Vandyke.
Michelle Empson.
Nancy A Carpenter.
Haily Patmos.
Bree Moeggenberg.
Kaylee Miliusis.
Doreen Ekonen.
Reverend Timothy Warren Jackson.
Brittany Sullivan.
Jennifer Adams.
Emily Bauman.
Shannon Fashho.
Jill Smith-Sivyer.
Maureen McLeod.
Aracely Zuniga.
Andrea Torres.
Lisa Hansen.
Patricia E. Phillips .
Alecia Childers.
Meagan Martinez.
Patty Austin.
Elizabeth Prill.
Diana Magiera.
Ashley Hamlet.
Michelle and Bill Franzen.
Ann Cahalan Ward.
Jamie Putnam.
Karen Andrews.
Rachel M. VanDyke.
Rachel Pairolero.
Mitchell R. Dobrzelewski.
Michael Trexler MD.
Anna Loveless.
Sheila Pomaranski.
Mary Lucas.
Robert Wojtowicz.
Elvira M. Garcia.
Karen Stites.
Carlton and Chelsea Polk.
Melissa Calabrese.
Katie MacFarland.
Carol Miller.
Cheryl Bliss.
Jennifer Hahn.
Shannon Ciecko.
Kari Sparks.
Melissa Salyers.
Laura Phelps.
Whitney Wallace.
Anna Sharkey.
Brad Windemuller.
Joan Jacobson.
Cindy Geerlings.
Carolyn Richards.
Patricia Schaffner.
Caitlyn Brouwer.
Kristin Battaglia.
Sheryl Picard.
Grace Lack.
Elizabeth Masters.
Audrey Sovis.
Caity Herbert.
Jeff Padding.
Jeff Hardy.
Tammy Brown.
Julie Hyland.
Martha King.
Emily A Brouwer.
Bruce Barlond.
Gregory Brouwer.
Sheree Ritchie.
Dennis and Linda Hrcka.
Diane Hulett.
Jillian Johnson.
Meaghan Goos.
Kim Keilen.
Ryan Davidson.
LeeAnn Woody.
Jessica Vangemert.
Adam Beilby.
Carol Winn.
Jennifer Davidson.
Heidi Budd.
Valerie Allemon- Raimi.
Judith Appleby.
Lewis A. Miles III.
Mikayla Shaver.
Matt Daum.
Joyce Enlow.
Maryann Yonkers.
Thomas North.
Patrick & Linda Butler.
Thomas and Josephine Raines.
Hennessey Dunsmore.
Stacie Zaleski.
Heather Hough.
John Tuinstra.
Julie Aspinwall.
Erika Cropsey.
Brendan Holmquist.
Carl Boehlert.
Kelly Haskee.
Laurie Mold.
Rose Rook.
Paul Urben.
Cynthia Hanson.
Pastor Brian Keesler.
Robyn Peake.
Lisa Gorman.
Carl Carlson.
Cassandra Campagna.
Lidia Thrasher.
Betty Gusho.
Kristi Pepper.
Evan Withrow.
Charlotte New Hope Community Church.
Breanne Green.
Steve and Nancy Shaver.
Marlin Stickle.
Carrie Southern.
Nicole Horstman.
Natasha Ortega.
Marcello Maccani, representing Right to Life of Michigan.
Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan.
Deborah Lopez.
Sheryl Miles.
Diane Hulett.
Billie Rajzer.
Susan Moyer.
Andrea Torres.
Brenda Thelen.
Theodore Loudon.
Alecia Childers.
John E. Craig.
Michael Steffes.
William Wagner.
Debbie Cooper.
Suanne Thompson.
Tim Schmia, representing the Michigan Association of Christian Schools.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HR 195, but did not wish to speak:
Emme Zanotti, representing Equality Michigan.
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HR 195, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Eileen McNeil, representing Citizens for Traditional Values.
Kristin Lee, representing Citizens Defending Freedom.
Sheila Cohoon.
Sandra Tannehill.
Brittany Hausmann.
Lisa West.
Representative Bierlein moved to report out HR 195 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-7-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas,
Schriver and Woolford.
Nays: Reps. Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at
11:35 AM.
Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair Outman.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Absent: Reps. Hope and Wilson.
Excused: Reps. Hope and Wilson.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 21, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5078 before the committee:
HB 5078
(Rep. Roth)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL
250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 108.
Representative Roth, testified in support of HB 5078. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5078, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5078 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4470 before the committee:
HB 4470
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending section
552c (MCL 750.552c), as added by 2005 PA
305.
Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4470. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4470, but did not wish to speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 4470 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5109, HB 5110, HB 5111 and HB 5112 before the committee:
HB 5109
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 233, 234, 239, and 240 (MCL
257.233, 257.234, 257.239, and 257.240),
section 233 as amended by 2014 PA 290,
section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552,
section 239 as amended by 2020 PA 382, and
section 240 as amended by 2004 PA 493.
HB 5110
(Rep. Bohnak)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section
227 (MCL 257.227), as amended by 2011 PA
92.
HB 5111
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 81105 (MCL
324.81105), as amended by 2018 PA 519.
HB 5112
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 80304 (MCL
324.80304), as amended by 2018 PA 678.
At 12:19 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 12:20 PM, Majority Vice Chair Alexander called the committee back to order.
Chair Outman, testified in support of HB 5109. Questions and discussions followed.
At 12:24 PM, Majority Vice Chair Alexander laid the committee at ease.
At 12:25 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Bohnak testified in support of HB 5110. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Prestin and Representative Frisbie testified in support of HB 5111 and HB 5112.
Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified in support of HB 5109, HB
5110, HB 5111 and HB 5112. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Herzberg moved to excuse Representatives Hope and Wilson from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at
12:31 PM.
Representative Pat Outman, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov