evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin,
Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and
Wooden.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Wortz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 07, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4401 before the committee:
Representative Greene and Jack Ammerman, representing the Michigan Pheasant Hunting
Initiative, testified in support of HB 4401. Questions and discussions followed.
Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HB
4401.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4401, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Bob Matthews, representing the Congressional Sportsmen Foundation.
Keith Shafer, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Associations.
Mike Thermen, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation and U.P. Bear
Houndsmen.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4401
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental
protection act," by amending section 43525c
(MCL 324.43525c), as amended by 2021 PA
6.
The Chair laid HB 4285 before the committee:
Representative Vanderwall testified in support of HB 4285. Questions and discussions followed.
Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HB
4285. Questions and discussions followed.
Josh Ammerman, representing the Michigan Hunting Pheasant Initiative, testified in support of
HB 4285.
Nick Buggia, representing the National Rifle Association - Institute for Legislative Action,
testified in support of HB 4285. Questions and discussions followed.
Bob Matthews, representing the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, testified in support of
HB 4285.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4285, but did not wish to speak:
Ben Beaman, representing the Michigan Pheasant for All.
Mike Leonard, representing the Safari Club International Michigan Chapters.
George Lindquist, representing the Big Bay Sportsman's Club.
Merle Jones, representing the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers Association.
Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Bee Frederick, representing the Safari Club International.
Bryan Reynolds, representing the U.P. Whitetails of Marquette County.
Mike Ketlear, representing the National Deer Association.
Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners.
Keith Shafer, representing the Michigan Bear Hunters Association.
Mike Thermon, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation and the U.P. Bear
Hounemen.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at
12:56 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov
HB 4285
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1163a.


location: Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
The Committee on Oversight submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Singh (C), McMorrow, Geiss, Polehanki , McBroom and Lindsey

The Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services reported

Senate Bill No. 207, entitled

A bill to create a Michigan veterans coalition fund; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Veronica Klinefelt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Klinefelt , Hertel, Santana, Outman and Lindsey

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services reported

Senate Bill No. 208, entitled

A bill to create a Michigan veterans coalition grant program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental entities.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Veronica Klinefelt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Klinefelt , Hertel, Santana, Outman and Lindsey

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.

The Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services reported

Senate Bill No. 215, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3k (MCL 445.903k), as added by 2018 PA 211.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Veronica Klinefelt

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Klinefelt , Hertel, Santana, Outman and Lindsey

Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


location: Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Veterans and Emergency Services submitted the following:

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., Room 1300, Binsfeld Office Building

Present: Senators Klinefelt (C), Hertel, Santana, Outman and Lindsey


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

Meeting held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 8:30 a.m., Room 521, 5th Floor, House Office Building

Present: Senator Theis

Absent: Senators Wojno , Bayer, McMorrow and Runestad

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 10:37 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: All righty. The committee on oversight on sub subcommittee on homeland security and foreign influence will come to order. Clerk, will you please take the attendance? Chair Brock present. Representatives Mirman here. Shriber Mener here. Conland here. Mr. Chair, you have a qu for quum.


location: Room 308, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JERRY NEYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Neyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Fox, Pavlov, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs.
Absent: Reps. Lightner, Kunse and Paiz.
Excused: Reps. Lightner, Kunse and Paiz.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 08, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4257 and HB 4265 before the committee:
Representative Andrews testified in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265. Questions and discussion
followed.
Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber, testified in support of HB 4257 & HB 4265.
Questions and discussion followed.
Christy McGillirray, representing the Sierra Club, Megan Tinsley, representing Michigan
Environmental Council, and Nichole Bieber, representing Clean Water Action, testified together
in opposition to HB 4257 & HB 4265.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
HB 4257
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental
protection act," by amending sections 11502
and 11503 (MCL 324.11502 and 324.11503),
as amended by 2022 PA 243.
HB 4265
(Rep. Andrews)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental
protection act," by amending sections 11506
and 11568 (MCL 324.11506 and 324.11568),
section 11506 as amended by 2022 PA 244
and section 11568 as added by 2022 PA 249.
Billy Kepner, Vice President of Vanguard Renewables, testified in support of HB 4257 & HB
4265. Questions and discussion followed.
Mike Witkowski, representing Michigan Manufacturing, testified in support of HB 4257 & HB
4265. Questions and discussion followed.
Cheryl Ruble, representing the Michiganders for Just Farming System, testified in opposition to
HB 4257 and HB 4265. Questions and discussions followed.
Scott Piggott, representing Michigan Corn Growers Association, testified in support of HB 4257
& HB 4265. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4257 and HB 4265, but did not wish
to speak:
Katie Johnson, representing the VEGMichigan.
Joey Grzeskowiak.
Joyce Janicki.
Kathleen Longo.
Valerie Schey.
Maryann Cacciaglia.
Tammy Urban.
Alex Beauchamp, representing the Food & Water Watch.
Angela Catalano.
Sherri Gondoly.
Sunday Harvie.
Bee Friedlander, representing the Attorney for Animals.
Charles Carpenter.
Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes and Stream Association.
Jane ONeil, representing the Sierra Club Michigan.
Kathy Morrison.
John Considine.
Mary Raeleau.
Donald Munski, representing the Sierra Club Michigan.
Amber Kilpatrick, representing the Sierra Club Michigan.
Jan Strait.
Jan O'Connell.
Mary Blanchard.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4257 and HB 4265, but did not wish to
speak:
Matt Breslin, representing the Michigan Food Processors Association.
Pete Lemmer & Becky Taylor, representing the Green Stone Farm Credit Services.
The chair laid presentations about anaerobic digesters before the committee.
Dr. George Smith and Dr. Wei Liao, representing MSU AgBio, gave a presentation about
anaerobic digesters. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Pavlov moved to excuse Representatives Lightner, Kunse and Paiz from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at
11:55 AM.
Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 08, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4066 and HB 4469 before the committee:
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4066. The motion prevailed
3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
Representative Linting testified in support of HB 4066 and HB 4469.
Peyton McNabb testified in support of HB 4066 and HB 4469.
Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4066 and HB 4469. Questions and
discussions followed.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
HB 4066
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1290.
HB 4469
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 453, entitled
"Elliott-Larsen civil rights act," (MCL
37.2101 to 37.2804) by adding section 405.
Emme Zanotti, representing the Equality Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB
4469.
Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to HB
4066 and HB 4469. Questions and discussions followed.
Alexandria Stamm and Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy,
testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469.
Sarah Antaya testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469. Questions and discussions
followed.
Kye Campbell-Fox testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469. Questions and discussions
followed.
Anthony Dunkley testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469. Questions and discussions
followed.
Andrew Hoepner testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469.
Susan Estep, testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469.
Ella Scott testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469. Questions and discussions followed.
Judi Suess testified in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469.
Representative Wortz, representing the 35th District, testified in support of HB 4066 and HB
4469.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4066 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4469 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4066 and HB 4469, but did not wish to
speak:
Matt Maddock, representing the 51st District.
The following people submitted cards in opposition to HB 4066 and HB 4469, but did not wish
to speak:
Lisa Wilson
Joseph Garris
Kade Fitzgerald
Melissa Gray
Bridget Simone
Verena Courtney
Rain Perkins
Ashe Reese
Ashley Jones
Teresa Mahaffey
Josh Epperly
David Rosenfeld
Dani Jones
Viva Rosenfeld
Sarah Malnar
Rebecca Starr
Devin Cordray
Stella Klein
Kimberly Glass
Anna Flaherty
Tina DeLafe
Megan Scott
Ella Scott
Emily Nguyen, representing Rising Voices
Jenna Bazzell
Katelyn Day
Scott Ellis
Kelly Doyle
Rachel Hayes
Karlene Ketola, representing The Michigan Academy of Family Physicians
Abby Cherry, representing Equality Michigan
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network
Marcia and Dave Bird
Sheryl Anderson
Gabrielle Sheets
Noah Martin
Teresa Mahaffey
Michaela Hundersmarck
Grace Lambert
Christine Poirier
Lauren Curneliussen
Zachary Moreno
Tyler Schmid
Beckett Flint
Audrey Lester
Julia Maslar
Susan Dziadzio
Carolyn Vonvaltier
Lindsey Prange
Erin Meyers
Joseph Grinnan
Mary Rudzinski
Eleanore Schroeder
Patricia Rinvelt
Constance Ferguson
Janice Wheelock
Peggy Roberts
James Horst
Halene Waytes
Sara Braun
Joanie Abrams
Kami Michels
Brenda Maqdasi
Melissa J. Heinig
Michael Manichanh
Mary C Sherzer
Joaquin Tittle
Kate Husband
Karen Parsons
Denise Waytes
Theodore Place
Alison Luk
Jennifer Playstead
Joanna Lesher
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
10:27 AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 08, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4352, HB 4353, HB 4354 and HB 4355 before the committee:
Thursday, May 15, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4352
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled "An act
to provide for the incorporation of certain
municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend,
improve, and operate sewage disposal
systems, water supply systems, and solid
waste management systems; to prescribe the
rights, powers, and duties thereof; to
authorize contracts between such authorities
and public corporations; to provide for the
issuance of bonds to acquire, construct,
extend, or improve the systems; and to
prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by
amending the title and sections 1, 4, 4a, 4b,
4c, and 4d (MCL 124.281, 124.284, 124.284a,
124.284b, 124.284c, and 124.284d), the title
as amended by 1998 PA 182, section 1 as
amended by 2009 PA 164, section 4 as
amended and section 4c as added by 1985 PA
178, section 4a as amended by 2008 PA 172,
section 4b as amended by 2000 PA 24, and
Representative T. Carter and Representative Mueller testified together in support of HB 4352,
HB 4353, HB 4354 and HB 4355. Questions and discussions followed.
Bill Wolfson, Chief Jones and Deputy Chief Davis, all representing the Great Lakes Water
Authority, testified together in support of HB 4352, HB 4353, HB 4354 and HB 4355. Questions
and discussions followed.
Tim Bourgeois, representing the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards, testified
in opposition to HB 4352, HB 4353, HB 4354 and HB 4355. Questions and discussions
followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4352, HB 4353, HB 4354 and HB
4355, but did not wish to speak:
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The Chair laid HB 4394 and HB 4395 before the committee:
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4394 and HB 4395, but did not wish to
speak:
Sam Boumis, representing Douglas J Aveda.
Sam Boumis, representing L'Esprit Academy.
section 4d as amended by 2009 PA 167.
HB 4353
(Rep. Tyrone Carter)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 563, entitled "An act
to restrict the use and disclosure of certain
statements made by law enforcement
officers," by amending section 1 (MCL
15.391), as amended by 2016 PA 302.
HB 4354
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled
"Michigan commission on law enforcement
standards act," by amending section 2 (MCL
28.602), as amended by 2021 PA 42.
HB 4355
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 2a of chapter IV (MCL 764.2a), as
amended by 2016 PA 326.
HB 4394
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State
license fee act," by amending sections 17 and
25 (MCL 338.2217 and 338.2225), as
amended by 2023 PA 131.
HB 4395
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
1117 and 1217 (MCL 339.1117 and
339.1217), section 1117 as amended by 2003
PA 207 and section 1217 as amended by 2020
PA 20.
Sam Boumis, representing the Michigan College of Beauty.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 4394 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Neyer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4395. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 4395 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4220 and HB 4221 before the committee:
At 9:45 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:46 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn called the committee back to order.
Chair Aragona and Representative Pohutsky testified together in support of HB 4220 and HB
4221. Questions and discussions followed.
At 9:52 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn laid the committee at ease.
At 9:53 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
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.
Tanya Hilgendorf, representing the Michigan Pet Alliance, testified in support of HB 4220 and
HB 4221.
Dr. Cheryl Good, representing the Dearborn Family Pet Care, testified in support of HB 4220
and HB 4221.
Dr. Courtney White, representing the Humane Society of Huron Valley, testified in support of
HB 4220 and HB 4221.
Jennifer Hobgood, representing the ASPCA, testified in support of HB 4220 and HB 4221.
Gary Evans, representing the Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs, testified in support of
HB 4220 and HB 4221.
Bonnifer Ballard and Dr. Matt Hynes, representing the Michigan Veterinary Medical
Association, testified together in opposition to HB 4220.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4220 and HB 4221,
but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Dr. Erika Hawker, representing the Union Lake Veterinary Hospital.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4220, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Henry Reinart, representing the Pickle Street Veterinary Services.
Patrick Glidden, DVM, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4220 and HB 4221, but did not wish to
speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center.
Matt Pepper, representing Michigan Humane.
Ann Griffin, representing the Animal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.
Sonny Koch (Cook) and Tim Golding, representing the Americans for Prosperity Michigan.
Katie Jarl, representing the Virtual Veterinary Care Association.
Catherine Garrett, representing All About Animals.
Mitchell Nelson, representing the Humane World for Animals.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4220 and HB 4221, but did not wish
to speak:
Robert Fisher, DVM, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4220, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Jason Lilly, representing himself.
Catherine Collins, DVM, representing herself.
Dana Tatman0Lilly, representing the EEXI. LLC (Relief DVM).
Kevin Stachowiak, DVM, representing the Caseville Small Animal Clinic.
Laurie Lockman, representing the Mid-Michigan Veterinary Services, PLC.
Emily Socks, DVM, representing herself.
Dr. Kenny Rogers, representing himself.
Larry Letsche, DVM, representing the Remrock Farms Veterinary Services.
Tim Duncan, DVM, representing the Oakland Animal Hospital.
Lucy Kennedy, DVM, representing herself.
Dr. Kelsey DeLand, representing the Ida Veterinary Clinic.
Dr. Bruce A. Beachnau, representing himself.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4221, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Kayleigh Marinac, representing the KMP Farm Vets, PLLC.
Representative Tyrone Carter 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 Aragona adjourned the meeting at
10:27 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and
Liberati.
Absent: Rep. Herzberg.
Excused: Rep. Herzberg.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 08, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4101 before the committee:
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4101, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Gibbert, representing the American Physical Therapy Association Michigan.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4101. The motion prevailed 8-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4101 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Thursday, May 15, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4101
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 16188.
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4021 before the committee:
Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 4021. Questions and discussions followed.
Judge A. T. Frank, representing the Michigan District Judges Association, testified in support of
HB 4021.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4021, but did not wish to speak:
Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.
Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.
The Chair laid HB 4113 before the committee:
Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4113. Questions and discussions followed.
Jerry Griffin , representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association, testified in support
of HB 4113. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4113, but did not wish to speak:
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Matt Sowash, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States.
Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association.
Representative DeBoer moved to excuse Representative Herzberg from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
10:56 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
HB 4021
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by
amending sections 5735 and 8511 (MCL
600.5735 and 600.8511), section 5735 as
amended by 2004 PA 105 and section 8511 as
amended by 2014 PA 124.
HB 4113
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 233 (MCL 436.1233), as
amended by 2022 PA 135.
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

The Committee on Health Policy reported

Senate Bill No. 303, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16189.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

To Report Out:

Kevin Hertel Chairperson

Yeas: Senators Hertel, Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck and Runestad Nays: None

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


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location: Room 327, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. JAIME GREENE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair Jaime
Greene.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Jaime Greene, Kunse, Wendzel, Schmaltz, Schriver, Fairbairn, Linting, Scott,
Andrews, Arbit, and Skaggs.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
David Lewis, State President of AT&T and Brent Schroeder, FirstNet Territory Manager for
Michigan AT&T, spoke to the committee and provided insights into AT&T's work and the
progress of FirstNet.
The chair laid a presentation from the Michigan High Speed Internet Office (MIHI) before the
committee.
Brennan Smith, Deputy Director, Legislative Affairs, LEO and Eric Frederick, Chief
Connectivity Officer representing MIHI gave a presentation. Question and discussion followed.
Dee Jones, representing Jump Ahead/L3C/Play Fuel Token, testified in support of Satoshi Action
Fund and crypto currency.
Eric Peterson, Policy Director, representing Satoshi Action Fund, spoke to the committee on
digital asset management. Questions and discussion followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Jaime Greene adjourned the
meeting at 11:31 AM.
Representative Jaime Greene, Chair
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Election Integrity was called to order by Chair Smit.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and
Xiong.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation by Erick Kaardal before the committee.
Erick Kaardal gave a presentation on fair election competition. Questions and discussions
followed.
The Chair laid HB 4356 before the committee:
Representative Outman moved to report out HB 4356 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Smit, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov.
Nays: Rep. Fox.
Pass: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4356, but did not wish to speak:
Dee Davey, representing the Salem Meet-up.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
HB 4356
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled
"Michigan election law," by amending section
509bb (MCL 168.509bb), as added by 1994
PA 441.
Shelly Lake, representing the township Clerk's office.
Patrice Johnson, representing the Michigan Fair Elections Institute.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with a neutral position on HB 4356, but
due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Pam Tobin, representing themselves.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at
10:14 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
The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes and Xiong.
Absent: Rep. Rheingans.
Excused: Rep. Rheingans.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on the mission of Highfields before the committee.
Brian Philson, representing Highfields, gave a presentation on the mission of Highfields.
Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid a presentation on RX Kids before the committee.
Dr. Mona Hanna, MD, representing RX Kids, gave a presentation on RX Kids. Questions and
discussions followed.
Representative Thompson moved to excuse Representative Rheingans from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at
1:11 PM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Noon.
Room 307, House Office
Building


location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. JAY DEBOYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer.
The 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.
The House Standing Committee on Oversight was meeting jointly with the House
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government.
Representative Wegela moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on the Michigan Department of State's new
Campaign Finance Website, the Michigan Transparency Network (MITN).
Tina Anderson, Chief of Staff, representing the Michigan Department of State, along with Liz
Thomas, Digital Solutions Division, and Abby Diaz, Chief Administrative Officer, representing
Tyler Technologies, gave a presentation on the Michigan Department of State's new Campaign
Finance Website, the Michigan Transparency Network (MITN). Questions and discussion
followed.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at
10:32 AM.
Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair
Outman.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews and Miller.
Absent: Reps. Herzberg, Grant and Wilson.
Excused: Reps. Herzberg, Grant and Wilson.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4426 before the committee:
Representative Borton testified in support of HB 4426. Questions and discussions followed.
Wayne Kohley, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association, testified in support of HB
4426. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 4301 and HB 4302 before the committee:
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4426
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to amend 1963 PA 181, entitled "Motor
carrier safety act of 1963," by amending
section 2d (MCL 480.12d), as amended by
2011 PA 160.
HB 4301
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 2 and 698 (MCL 257.2 and 257.698),
section 2 as amended by 2011 PA 231 and
section 698 as amended by 2020 PA 382.
HB 4302
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 4301 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Hope, Koleszar, Andrews and Miller.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4302 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews and Miller.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4214 before the committee:
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4214, but did not wish to speak:
Sam Olsen, representing Bus Patrol America.
Representative Bruck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4214. The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Hope, Koleszar, Andrews and Miller.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4214 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 13-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Hope, Koleszar, Andrews and Miller.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
section 312e (MCL 257.312e), as amended by
2022 PA 193.
HB 4214
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 601b and 682 (MCL 257.601b and
257.682), section 601b as amended by 2011
PA 60 and section 682 as amended by 2024
PA 161.
Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation on Eco-Packer. Sebastian Boling, owner,
gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Andrews moved to excuse Representatives Herzberg, Grant 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
12:51 PM.
Representative Pat Outman, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. VERONICA KLINEFELT
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER HAUCK
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
SENATOR KEVIN HERTEL
CHAIR
7600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7315
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
May 20, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Health Policy was scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.,
in the 1100 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 303 (Sen. Hauck) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber,
Hauck, and Runestad, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from May 7, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Webber to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Sen. Huizenga was excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Sen. Hauck to summarize SB 303.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 303:
Wendy Block, Michigan Chamber – Support
Gabe Basso, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan – Support
Jacqui Dolce, Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Ashley Christian, Henry Ford Health – Support
Catarina Stromberg, Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology – Support
Adam Carlson, Michigan Health and Hospital Association – Support
Sean Gehle, Trinity Health Michigan – Support
Bret Marr, Michigan College of Emergency Physicians – Support
Jason Lachowski, AARP Michigan – Support
Brain Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Dave Worthams, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hauck to report SB 303 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Hertel, Sen.(s) Santana, Wojno, Cherry, Klinefelt, Geiss, Webber, Hauck, and Runestad
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 9:34 a.m.


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 9:45 a.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Huizenga

The Committee on Housing and Human Services reported

Senate Bill No. 46, entitled

A bill to amend 1976 PA 399, entitled “Safe drinking water act,” by amending sections 2, 3, and 15 (MCL 325.1002, 325.1003, and 325.1015), section 2 as amended by 1998 PA 56 and section 15 as amended by 1993 PA 165.

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Jeff Irwin

Chairperson

To Report Out:

Yeas: Senators Irwin, Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Chang, Cherry, Geiss and Damoose

Nays: Senator Hoitenga

The bill was referred to the Committee of the Whole.


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

Meeting held on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 12:00 noon, Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

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

Excused: Senator Lindsey

Scheduled Meetings

Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety – Thursday, May 22, 12:00 noon, Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building (517) 373-5312

Senator Singh moved that the Senate adjourn.

The motion prevailed, the time being 11:44 a.m.

The President pro tempore, Senator Moss, declared the Senate adjourned until Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

DANIEL OBERLIN

Secretary of the Senate


evidence_text: Oops. Three times for me. Sorry. How did I forget that? I'm usually good at that. Was bad today. And welcome everybody. This is a subcommittee on human services and we will come to order and the clerk


evidence_text: Welcome everyone to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. We'll now come to order. Um, clerk, if


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller,
Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat,
O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder
and Longjohn.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Maddock moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4420 before the committee:
Representative Kunse testified in support of HB 4420. Questions and discussions followed.
Former House Appropriations Chair Shane Hernandez testified in support of HB 4420.
Questions and discussions followed.
James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center, testified in support of HB 4420.
At 9:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:36 AM, Majority Vice Chair Maddock called the committee back to order.
Chair Bollin testified in support of HB 4420. Questions and discussions followed.
At 9:43 AM, Majority Vice Chair Maddock laid the committee at ease.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
HB 4420
(Rep. Kunse)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101
to 18.1594) by adding section 1365a.
At 9:44 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4420, but did not wish to speak:
Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity.
The Chair laid HB 4011, HB 4023 and HB 4135 before the committee:
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4011, HB 4023 and HB 4135, but did
not wish to speak:
Neil DeSouza, representing the Department of Technology, Management and Budget.
Representative Maddock moved to report out HB 4011 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat, O'Neal,
Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and
Longjohn.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
HB 4011
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to authorize the department of
technology, management, and budget to
convey or transfer state-owned property in
Arenac County; to prescribe conditions for
the conveyance or transfer; to provide for
powers and duties of state departments,
agencies, and officers in regard to the
property; and to provide for disposition of
revenue derived from the conveyance.
HB 4023
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to authorize the state administrative
board to convey state-owned property in
Eaton County; to prescribe conditions for the
conveyance; to provide for powers and duties
of state departments, agencies, and officers in
regard to the property; and to provide for
disposition of revenue derived from the
conveyance.
HB 4135
(Rep. Lightner)
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.
Representative Beson moved to report out HB 4023 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
28-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat, O'Neal,
Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and
Longjohn.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Snyder moved to report out HB 4135 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 27-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat, O'Neal,
Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Edwards.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at
9:48 AM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson,
Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4367 before the committee:
Representative Woolford accompanied by Shane Preston, Great Lakes Regional Liaison for the
U.S. Department of Defense, testified together in support of HB 4367. Questions and discussion
followed.
The Chair laid HB 4369 before the committee:
Representative Paquette and Liana Werner-Grey testified in support of HB 4369.
Grace Price, an investigative journalist, testified in support of HB 4369.
Penelope Popken, co-founder of Step It Up, testified in support of HB 4369.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
HB 4367
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1138a.
HB 4369
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," (MCL 289.1101 to 289.8111) by adding
section 7134.
Jackie Vantine testified in support of HB 4369.
Danielle Gansky, a mental health advocate, testified in support of HB 4369.
Representative Paquette returned to answer questions from the committee.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
11:25 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
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 and Hoskins.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Foreman.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett, Neeley and Foreman.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4218 and HB 4219 before the committee:
Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 4218 and HB 4219.
Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 4218 and HB 4219. Questions and discussions followed.
Simon Zagata, representing the Disability Rights Michigan, testified in support of HB 4218 and
HB 4219. Questions and discussions followed.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4218
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled
"Mental health code," by amending sections
100d and 756 (MCL 330.1100d and
330.1756), section 100d as amended by 2022
PA 214 and section 756 as added by 1995 PA
290.
HB 4219
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled
"Mental health code," by amending section
416 (MCL 330.1416), as amended by 2018
PA 595.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4218 and HB 4219, but did not wish to
speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan.
Senator Webber
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4219, but did not wish to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Department of Health and Human Services.
Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
The Chair laid HB 4277 before the committee:
Representative Bierlein testified in support of HB 4277.
Brittany Tayler MD, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support of HB
4277. Questions and discussions followed.
Dr. Stefanie Simmons, representing the Dr. Lorna Green Heroes Foundation, testified in support
of HB 4277. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4277, but did not wish to speak:
Robert Kosowski, representing the Michigan Psychiatric Society.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Christy Snitgen, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians.
The Chair laid HB 4037 and HB 4038 before the committee:
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038, but did not wish to
speak:
Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4037 and HB 4038, but did not wish
to speak:
Chardae Burton, representing the Department of Health and Human Services.
HB 4277
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16177
(MCL 333.16177), as amended by 2006 PA
481.
HB 4037
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2501 and
2505 (MCL 333.2501 and 333.2505), as
added by 2006 PA 137, and by adding section
2508.
HB 4038
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 175, entitled
"Insurance provider assessment act," by
amending section 13 (MCL 550.1763).
Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4037. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Prestin offered the following amendment to HB 4037:
1. Amend page 6, following line 19, by inserting:
"(j) On the request of a patient or, if a patient is unable to participate in medical
treatment decisions, the patient's patient advocate, provides the patient or the patient
advocate, at no cost, with a record of the disclosures of protected health information that
were made during the 6 years preceding the request.".
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4037. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to report HB 4037, as amended, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, Bohnak,
Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Thompson and St. Germaine.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4038. The motion prevailed 13-0-
1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. St. Germaine.
Representative Bierlein moved to report out HB 4038 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, Bohnak,
Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Thompson and St. Germaine.
Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Neeley and Foreman from
the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting
at 10:00 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. MIKE HARRIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris.
The 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 Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 07, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4464 before the committee:
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4464 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter
and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Noon.
Room 521, House Office
Building
HB 4464
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending
sections 3403, 3406z, 3406bb, 3406hh, and
3406ii (MCL 500.3403, 500.3406z,
500.3406bb, 500.3406hh, and 500.3406ii),
section 3403 as amended by 2023 PA 158,
section 3406z as added by 2023 PA 159,
section 3406bb as added by 2023 PA 160,
section 3406hh as added by 2024 PA 41, and
section 3406ii as added by 2023 PA 157.
The Chair laid a presentation on the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufactures of
America before the Committee
Leslie Wood, representing the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufactures of America, gave a
presentation on the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 4464.
Representative Brenda Carter made a motion to reconsider the vote by which HB 4464 was
reported. 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 4464 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 Brenda Carter moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at
12:22 PM.
Representative Mike Harris, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Lightner.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone
Carter, Hope and Breen.
Absent: Rep. Scott.
Excused: Rep. Scott.
Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 07, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4262 and HB 4263 before the committee:
Representative Harris and Representative McFall testified in support of HB 4262 and HB 4263.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4262 and HB 4263, but did not wish to
speak:
Evie Z.Sweeney, representing Live Nation.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4262 and HB 4263, but did
not wish to speak:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
HB 4262
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to provide for certain investigations for
violating the event online ticket sales act; to
prescribe the powers and duties of certain
state agencies and departments; and to
prescribe civil sanctions and provide certain
remedies.
HB 4263
(Rep. McFall)
A bill to regulate the online sale of tickets for
entertainment events; and to prohibit certain
methods, acts, and practices in the sale or
purchase of tickets for entertainment events.
Matt Sowash, representing Stub-Hub.
The Chair laid HB 4434 before the committee:
Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 4434. Questions and discussions followed.
Keith den Hollander, representing the Christian Coalition, testified in support of HB 4434.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4434, but did not wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
Representative BeGole moved to excuse Representative Scott from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:03 AM.
Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov
HB 4434
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by repealing
sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 6a, and 6b of chapter VII
(MCL 767.3, 767.4, 767.5, 767.6, 767.6a, and
767.6b).


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin,
Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Absent: Rep. Foreman.
Excused: Rep. Foreman.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 14, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4401 before the committee:
Representative Johnsen moved to report out HB 4401 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4401, but did not wish to speak:
Lyle and Jennifer Jaworski, representing the Michigan Association of Game Bird and
Breeders and Hunting Preserves.
Thomas Heritier, representing the Saginaw Field and Stream Club.
Jack Ammerman, representing the Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4401
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental
protection act," by amending section 43525c
(MCL 324.43525c), as amended by 2021 PA
6.
Alex Beachum.
Curt Rozier.
Tom Shook.
The Chair laid HB 4285 before the committee:
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4285. The motion prevailed
14-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Arbit and Myers-Phillips.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4285 with recommendation, as substitute
(H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss and Wooden.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Arbit and Myers-Phillips.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4285, but did not wish to speak:
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4285, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network.
The Chair laid HB 4192 and HB 4193 before the committee:
Representative Snyder and Representative VanWoerkom testified in support of HB 4192 and HB
4193. Questions and discussions followed.
HB 4285
(Rep. VanderWall)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1163a.
HB 4192
(Rep. VanWoerkom)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental
protection act," by amending section 3122
(MCL 324.3122), as amended by 2023 PA
140.
HB 4193
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental
protection act," by amending section 3122
(MCL 324.3122), as amended by 2023 PA
140.
Sydney Hart and Phil Argiroff, representing the Michigan Department of Environment Great
Lakes and Energy, testified in opposition to HB 4192 and HB 4193. Questions and discussions
followed.
John Lindley and Phil Kine, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing, RV, and
Campground Association, testified in support of HB 4192 and HB 4193. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4192 and HB 4193, but did not wish
to speak:
Megan Tinsley, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan.
Representative Fairbairn moved to excuse Representative Foreman from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at
1:08 PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4303 before the committee:
Representative Kuhn testified in support of HB 4303. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4303, but did not wish to speak:
Martin Manna, representing the Chaldean Chamber of Commerce.
The Chair laid HB 4390 and HB 4391 before the committee:
Thursday, May 22, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
HB 4303
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to designate the month of May of each
year as Chaldean American Month.
HB 4390
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 43b and 319b (MCL 257.43b and
257.319b), section 43b as added by 2016 PA
243 and section 319b as amended by 2023 PA
39, and by adding section 36d.
HB 4391
(Rep. Rogers)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 625a, 625c, and 625g (MCL
257.625a, 257.625c, and 257.625g), sections
625a and 625g as amended by 2021 PA 85
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4391. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:09 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris called the committee back to order.
Representative BeGole and Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 4390 and HB 4391.
Questions and discussions followed.
At 9:27 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris laid the committee at ease.
At 9:28 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Thomas Chapman, representing the National Transportation Safety Board, testified in support of
HB 4390 and HB 4391.
Gabrielle Dresner and Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified
in opposition to HB 4390 and HB 4391. Questions and discussions followed.
Brian Swift testified in support of HB 4390 and HB 4391. Questions and discussions followed.
Troy Medor, Chief of Police of the Village of Chesaning, testified in support of HB 4390 and HB
4391. Questions and discussions followed.
Kristen Burke, representing the Regional Toxicology Liaisons, testified in support of HB 4390
and HB 4391. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4391, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Tim Beck, representing the Michigan Republican Cannabis Caucus.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 4303.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4303 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
and section 625c as amended by 2014 PA
315.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 4390 and HB 4391.
Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4390 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4391 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4390 and HB 4391, but did not wish to
speak:
Scott Ellis , representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police.
Craig Ryan, representing the AAA Auto Club Group.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sherrifs' Association.
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
Alex Otte, representing the Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Darinn Gondel, representing the National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving.
Sergeant Kristina Droste, representing the Michigan State Police.
Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4390 and HB 4391, but did
not wish to speak:
Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
10:25 AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and
Liberati.
Absent: Rep. Herzberg.
Excused: Rep. Herzberg.
Representative Witwer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4113 before the committee:
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4113 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: Rep. DeBoer.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4113, but did not wish to speak:
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
The Chair laid HB 4017 before the committee:
Thursday, May 22, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
HB 4113
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 233 (MCL 436.1233), as
amended by 2022 PA 135.
HB 4017
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled
"Michigan occupational safety and health
Representative Neyer and Josh Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, testified in
support of HB 4017. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4017, but did not wish to speak:
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
The Chair laid HB 4246 before the committee:
Representative Green testified in support of HB 4246. Questions and discussions followed.
Patrick Miller, representing Hospice of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4246.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4246, but did not wish to speak:
Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO.
Yousef Rahbi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.
Drew Kelly, representing the United Auto Workers.
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association of Justice.
Sue Brown, representing the United Steelworkers.
Beth Byrd, representing the SEIU Healthcare Michigan.
Dina Carlisle, representing the OPEIU Local 40.
Jeremy Garza, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades.
Steve Rzeppa, representing the AFSCME.
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4246, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Wisniewski, representing the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Rich Farrow, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center.
Keith Mentz, representing Fresenius Kidney Care.
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Representative Martin moved to excuse Representative Herzberg from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
act," by amending section 35 (MCL
408.1035), as amended by 2024 PA 17.
HB 4246
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16170a,
16222, 16231, 16238, and 17201 (MCL
333.16170a, 333.16222, 333.16231,
333.16238, and 333.17201), section 16170a
as amended by 2013 PA 268, section 16222 as
amended by 2014 PA 97, section 16231 as
amended by 2017 PA 249, section 16238 as
added by 1993 PA 79, and section 17201 as
amended by 2016 PA 499, and by adding
sections 16187, 17225, and 17225a.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
10:57 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
REP. JAIME GREENE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Communications and Technology was called to order by Chair Jaime
Greene.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Jaime Greene, Kunse, Wendzel, Schmaltz, Schriver, Fairbairn, Linting,
Andrews and Skaggs.
Absent: Reps. Scott and Arbit.
Excused: Reps. Scott and Arbit.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 20, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The chair laid a presentation from the Michigan State Police Intelligence Division before the
committee.
Captain Liz Rich, MSP Intelligence Division Commander and Inspector Stephen Borello,
Assistant Commander for MSP Intelligence Division, gave a presentation on the Michigan State
Police regarding the topic of cyber security. Questions and discussion followed.
The chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation
before the committee.
Ret. Col. John Gutierez, Executive Director of the Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation,
and Jeanne Schabath-Lewis, Stakeholder Engagement Officer for the Michigan Office of Defense
and Aerospace Innovation, gave a presentation on the importance and impact of cybersecurity
certifications. Questions and discussion followed.
The chair invited Karen Arondoski, President, and owner of I.F. Metalworks to give a presentation
on the importance of cybersecurity in her industry. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Andrews moved to excuse Representatives Scott and Arbit from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Jaime Greene adjourned the meeting
at 11:37 AM.
Representative Jaime Greene, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ELECTION INTEGRITY
REP. RACHELLE SMIT
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 3, 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, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.
Absent: Rep. Hoadley.
Excused: Rep. Hoadley.
Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 20, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Fair Elections Institute’s Data Evaluation of
Election Processes team before the committee.
Tim Vetter and Braden Giacobazzi, representing the Data Evaluation of Election Processes Team
at the Michigan Fair Election Institute, gave a presentation on Michigan election data. Questions
and discussions followed.
Representative Fox moved to excuse Representative Hoadley from the meeting. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 10:15
AM.
Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY
REP. PAULINE WENDZEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Energy was called to order by Chair Wendzel.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, Schmaltz, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate,
Brixie, Liberati, Andrews, Coffia, Herzberg and Myers-Phillips.
Absent: Reps. DeBoer and Thompson.
Excused: Reps. DeBoer and Thompson.
Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4361 before the committee:
HB 4361
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to
provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services
affected with a public interest within this state;
to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to
provide for licensing; to include municipally
owned utilities and other providers of energy
under certain provisions of this act; to create a
public service commission and to prescribe
and define its powers and duties; to abolish the
Michigan public utilities commission and to
confer the powers and duties vested by law on
the public service commission; to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to provide
for the continuance, transfer, and completion
of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish
automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit
certain rate increases without notice and
hearing; to qualify residential energy
conservation programs permitted under state
law for certain federal exemption; to create a
fund; to encourage the utilization of resource
recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and
practices of providers of energy; to allow for
the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce
rates; to provide for appeals; to provide
appropriations; to declare the effect and
purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"
by amending section 10p (MCL 460.10p), as
amended by 2016 PA 341.
Representative Green testified in support of HB 4361.
Kevin Mazure, representing the Thumb Electric Cooperative, testified in support of HB 4361.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4361, but did not wish to speak:
Tony Mosesso, representing ITC Holdings Corporation.
Chris Iannuzzi, representing Consumers Energy.
John Kran, representing the Michigan Electric Co-Op Association.
The Chair laid HB 4486 before the committee:
HB 4486
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to prohibit municipalities from imposing
a ban on the use of natural gas or the
installation of natural gas infrastructure; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
local governmental officers and entities; and to
provide that certain local ordinances,
resolutions, or policies are void and
unenforceable.
Representative Frisbie testified in support of HB 4486. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4486, but did not wish to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Tony Des Chenes, representing TC Energy.
Stephanie Johnson, representing the Utility Workers Union of America.
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4486, but did not wish to speak:
Courtney Brady, representing Evergreen Action.
Joanne Wisely, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Grace Michienzi, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council.
The Chair laid the Presentation on the Dangers of Net-Zero before the committee.
Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, provided a presentation on the
Dangers of Net-Zero. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Frisbie moved to excuse Representatives Thompson and DeBoer from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting at
10:14 AM.
Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 3, 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, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes,
Rheingans and Xiong.
Absent: Rep. Wozniak.
Excused: Rep. Wozniak.
Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 20, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Chair Schmaltz invited Bob Powell, CEO of Family Service and Children’s Aid, to give a
presentation on strengthening of the emotional health and functioning of children, adults, and
families through counseling, education, adoption, foster care, advocacy, adult guardian services,
and program development. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 4362 before the committee:
HB 4362
(Rep. Johnsen)
A bill to amend 2012 PA 176, entitled
"Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical
alert act," by amending the title and section 5
(MCL 28.715).
Representative Johnsen testified in support of HB 4362.
Kristyn Merkle, representing the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, testified in support
of HB 4362. Questions and discussions followed.
Denneen Smith, representing the Friendship Centers of Emmet County, testified in support of HB
4362.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4362, but did not wish to speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.
Sandra Carolan.
Sharon Pulis.
Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
Representative Pavlov moved to excuse Representative Wozniak 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
12:57 PM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. JAY DEBOYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 3, 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 May 20, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid before the committee a presentation by Dr. Pamela Pugh, President, Michigan
Board of Education, and Dr. Michael Rice, State Superintendent, on the current state of
Michigan’s public education.
Dr. Pamela Pugh, President, Michigan Board of Education, and Dr. Michael Rice, State
Superintendent, gave a presentation on the current state of Michigan's public education. Questions
and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak, but due to the time constraints was unable
to speak:
Jim Casha, representing Kids with Cognitive Disabilities due to Prenatal Alcohol Exposure.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at
10:31 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, June 3, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair Outman.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 20, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4426 before the committee:
HB 4426
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to amend 1963 PA 181, entitled "Motor
carrier safety act of 1963," by amending
section 2d (MCL 480.12d), as amended by
2011 PA 160.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4426, but did not wish to speak:
Jill Sokacz, representing the Michigan Trucking Association.
Representative Carra moved to report out HB 4426 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Koleszar, Andrews and Miller.
Nays: Rep. Herzberg.
Pass: Reps. Hope, Grant and Wilson.
The Chair laid HB 4415 before the committee:
HB 4415
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An act
to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws
relating to the establishment, opening,
discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering,
improvement, maintenance, and use of the
public highways and private roads; the
condemnation of property and gravel therefor;
the building, repairing and preservation of
bridges; maintaining public access to
waterways under certain conditions; setting
and protecting shade trees, drainage, and
cutting weeds and brush within this state;
providing for the election or appointment and
defining the powers, duties, and compensation
of state, county, township, and district
highway officials; and to prescribe penalties
and provide remedies," by amending section
10 (MCL 224.10), as amended by 2020 PA
286.
Representative Bruck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4415. The motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Kuhn testified in support of HB 4415.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association, testified in support of HB 4415.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4415, but did not wish to speak:
Dennis Kolar, representing the Road Commission for Oakland County.
Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.
The Chair laid HB 4424 and HB 4425 before the committee:
HB 4424
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 678.
HB 4425
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to create a sustainable aviation fuel
incentive program; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state governmental
officers and entities; to provide for the
certification of certain tax credits and
incentives; and to prescribe penalties.
Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4425. The motion prevailed 17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Neyer testified in support of HB 4424 and HB 4425. Questions and discussions
followed.
Chase Attanasio, representing Clean Fuels Michigan, testified in support of HB 4424 and HB
4425. Questions and discussions followed.
Sarah Gonzales, representing Delta, testified in support of HB 4424 and HB 4425. Questions and
discussions followed.
Scott Piggot and John Delmotte, representing the Michigan Corn Growers Association, testified in
support of HB 4424 and HB 4425. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4424 and HB 4425, but did not wish to
speak:
Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum.
Olga Chistyakova, representing BP.
Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Kent Hartwig, representing Gevo.
Chuck Lippstreu, representing Michigan Agri-Business Association.
Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Justin Heckel, representing UPS.
The Chair laid SB 41 before the committee:
SB 41
(Sen. Damoose)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled
"Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL
250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 108.
Senator DaMoose testified in support of SB 41.
Scott Schwander, representing the Grand Traverse Band of Odewa and Chippewa Indians,
testified in support of SB 41. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 41, but did not wish to speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Alexander moved to report out SB 41 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
17-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at
1:19 PM.
Representative Pat Outman, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: the 403 Room of the Capitol Building

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MEMBERS:
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MARY CAVANAGH
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. JOHN CHERRY
SEN. ERIKA GEISS
SEN. JONATHAN LINDSEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND HUMAN
SERVICES
SENATOR JEFF IRWIN
CHAIR
5100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2406
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 3, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025,
at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 266 (Sen. Hertel) with recommendation.
2. Testimony regarding SB 19 (Sen. Anthony).
3. Testimony regarding SB 20 (Sen. Anthony).
4. Testimony regarding SB 21 (Sen. Anthony).
5. Testimony regarding SB 22 (Sen. Anthony).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. He instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Cherry, Chang, Geiss,
Lindsey, Hoitenga, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from May 20, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 266 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Hoitenga, and
Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: Sen. Lindsey
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Sen. Anthony to summarize SB 19 – SB 22.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 19 – SB 22:
William Lawrence, Michigan Rent is Too Damn High Coalition – Support
Eric Hufnagel, Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness – Support
Julie Cassidy, Michigan League for Public Policy – Support
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Robbie Bradshaw, IICRC – Support
Sheila Rasouli, Ann Arbor Tenants Union – Support
Rosalyn Wiliams, Lansing Tennant – Support
Samika Douglas, Grand Rapids Tennant – Support
Erika Farley, Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan – Oppose (SBs 19-21), Support (SB 22)
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 19 – SB 21:
Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors – Oppose
David Pierson, Michigan Realtors – Oppose
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
19 – SB 22:
Jim Schaafsma, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Justin Clement, Capitol Area Housing Partnership – Support
John Lindley, Michigan Manufactured Home Association – Oppose
Sherri Boyd, The Arc Michigan – Support
Jamie Junior, Citizen – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
19 – SB 21:
Holly Tatman, Apartment Association of Michigan – Oppose
Tim Langholz, NFIB – Oppose
Jim Kirsch, Property Management Association of Michigan – Oppose
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
20 and SB 21:
Jarrett Skorup, Mackinac Center for Public Policy – Oppose
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
22:
Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 12:52 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 10, 2025


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MEMBERS:
SEN. PAUL WOJNO, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. JEREMY MOSS
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. SUE SHINK
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT
CHAIR
6600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7670
FAX: (517) 373-5958
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 3, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 1:30
p.m., in the 1200 Room of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 288 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 285 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 286 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 287 (Sen. Klinefelt) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 1:31 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer, Shink, Hoitenga and Daley, a
quorum was present.
The Chairman entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to adopt the meeting minutes from April 8, 2025. Without
objection the minutes were adopted.
The Chair brought up SB 288, and summarize the bill for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 288:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support
Jennifer Rigterink, Michigan Municipal League – Support
Katherine Bussard, Self – Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 288:
Sam Gibson, Michigan Association of Counties – Support
Steve Delie, Mackinac Center for Public Policy - Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to report SB 288 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer and Shink
Nays: Sen.(s) Hoitenga and Daley
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up SB’s 285-287, and summarize the bills for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB’s 285-287:
Judy Allen, Michigan Townships Association – Support SB 285
Katherine Bussard, Self - Oppose
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 285-287:
Yavonne Whitbeck, Self – Neutral
Bill Whitbeck, Self – Oppose
Professor William Wagner, Self - Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 285 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer and Shink
Nays: Sen.(s) Hoitenga and Daley
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Moss to report SB 286 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer and Shink
Nays: Sen.(s) Hoitenga and Daley
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Wojno to report SB 287 to the floor with recommendation that it pass.
The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Klinefelt, Sen.(s) Wojno, Moss, Bayer and Shink
Nays: Sen.(s) Hoitenga and Daley
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 2:05 p.m.
Date Adopted by Committee: 06/10/2025


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MEMBERS:
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. KEVIN HERTEL
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. ROGER HAUCK, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. MICHAEL WEBBER
SEN. DAN LAUWERS
SEN. JOSEPH BELLINO
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
SENATOR JEREMY MOSS
CHAIR
S-132 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7888
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
June 03, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 2:15
p.m. in the Room 403 of the 4th Floor
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 73 (Sen. Wojno).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:15 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh,
Hauck, Webber and Bellino.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from May 15, 2025.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB73:
Sen. Paul Wojno – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB73:
David Marvin, Michigan Liquor Control Commission – Support
Dr. Curtis Ivery, Wayne County Community College – Support
Scott Ellis, Michigan Licensed Beverage Association – Support
Nicole McKee, Macomb Community College – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Hauck to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Senator Lauwers was excused from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
2:18 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee: June 12, 2025