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THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
SENATOR SARAH ANTHONY
CHAIR
S-324 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-6960
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 9, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 8:30
a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room on the 3rd Floor of the Capitol building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 739 (Sen. McCann) with recommendation and immediate effect.
2. Reported SB 199 (Sen. Singh) with recommendation and immediate effect.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:40 a.m. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Irwin,
Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt, McMorrow, Camilleri, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis, a quorum
was present.
The Chair invited Sen. McCann to summarize SB 729 for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding 729:
Dr. Paul R. Watson II, President of Kellogg Community College – Support
Steve Mackey, Oakland University – Support
The following cards were turned in wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 729:
Melissa McKinley, Wayne State University – Support
Dr. Nerita Hughes, Bay College – Support
Frank Foster, North Central Michigan Community College – Support
Stacie Behler, Grand Valley State University – Support
Bradley Barrick, Montcalm Community College – Support
Frank Foster, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support
Dan Eichinger, Farris State University – Support
President Mike Gavin, Delta College – Support
Katie John, Michigan State University – Support
President Jim Sawyer, Macomb Community College – Support
Chanceller Curtis Ivery, WCCCD – Support
Rose Bellance, Washtenaw Community College – Support
Megan Morris, Central Michigan University – Support
Fred Schaible, Western Michigan University – Support
Deanna Hemmila, Northern Michigan University – Support
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Chad Wing, Eastern Michigan University – Support
Brandy Johnson, Michigan Community College Association – Support
Dan Hurley, Michigan Association of State Universities – Support
Steve Betz, University of Michigan Dearborn – Support
St. Clair Community College – Support
Warren Call, Travers Connect – Support
Dakota Baker, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance – Support
Eunice Jefferies, Oakland Community College – Support
Al Pscholka, Lake Michigan College – Support
John Kaczynski, Saginaw Valley State University – Support
Gabriel Schneider, Northwestern Michigan College – Support
President Dan Phelan, Jackson College – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. McMorrow, to report SB 729 to the floor
with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt,
McMorrow, Camilleri, Damoose, Huizenga, and Outman.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert and Theis
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Shink, to recommend immediate effect for SB
729. Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chair summarized SB 723 for the committee.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding 723:
John Paul Rea, Deputy County Executive of Macomb County – Support
Bob Tresize, Lansing Economic Area Partnership & Economic Development Leaders of MI – Support
Hassan Beydone, Group Executive of Economic Development City of Detroit – Support
Mark Vanderpool, City Manager of Sterling Heights – Support
The following cards were turned in wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 723:
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Support
Frank Foster, Business Leaders for Michigan – Support
Robert Joerge, Liuna – Support
Christine Simon – Grand Rapids Chamber – Support
Katie Fuller, Michigan Downtown Association – Support
Janie McNabb, Networks Northwest – Support
Blair Bowman, Suburban Collection Showplace – Support
Jared Fleisher, Bedrock – Support
Mayor Justin Fisher, City of Novi – Support
Jen Rigterink, MML – Support
Eli Isaguirre, Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters – Support
George Cook, General Motors – Support
James Hohman, Mackinac Center – Oppose
The Chair recessed the committee at 9:34am.
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The Chair reconvened the committee at 11:50
The Chair summarized the (S-1) version of SB 723. David Zinn of the Senate Fiscal Agency was
available for questions.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McMorrow, supported by Sen. Camilleri, to adopt the (S-1) version of
SB 723. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt,
McMorrow, Camilleri, Damoose, Huizenga, and Outman.
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert and Theis
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. McCann, supported by Sen. Klinefelt, to report SB 723 (S-1) to the
floor with recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Anthony, Sen.(s) McCann, Cherry, Bayer, Santana, Shink, Hertel, Cavanagh, Klinefelt,
McMorrow, Camilleri, and Huizenga
Nays: Sen.(s) Albert, Outman and Theis
Pass: Sen. Damoose
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Hertel, supported by Sen. Cavanagh, to recommend immediate effect
for SB 723 (S-1). Without objection, immediate effect was recommended.
Next, the Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. McCann, to excuse members from the committee meeting.
Without objection, Sen Bumstead was excused.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin, supported
by Sen. Santana, to adjourn the committee at 12:05 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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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
December 09, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Regulatory Affairs was scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at
9:30 a.m. in the Room 403 of the 4th Floor
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 721 (Sen. Moss) and SB 722 (Sen. Moss) with recommendation.
2. Adopted (S-1) to SB 472 (Sen. Singh) and (S-1) to SB 473 (Sen. Singh)
The Vice Chair called the committee to order at 9:33 a.m. The Vice Chair recessed the committee at 9:33 a.m.
At 9:53 a.m., with all members present, the Chair reconvened the committee.
The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the following members were present: Chair Moss,
Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Polehanki to adopt the meeting minutes from December 2, 2025.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 721 and SB 722:
Christopher Germain, Lake Superior Community Partnership - Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 721 and
SB 722:
Mark Vanderpool, City Manager Sterling Heights - Support
Peyton Heins, NLEA - Support
Shawon Cecil, Michigan Realtors - Support
Adam Majestic, Detroit Regional Chamber - Support
Katie Fuller, Michigan Downtown Association - Support
Judy Allen, Michigan Township Association - Support
Jen Rigterink, MML - Support
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The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Polehanki to report SB 721 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers
and Bellino
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
At 10:00 a.m., the Chair recessed the committee. At 10:20 a.m., the Chair reconvened the meeting.
The Chair made a motion to reconsider the vote for SB722. Without objection, the vote for SB 722 was
reconsidered.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Polehanki to report SB722 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber and Bellino
Nays: Sen. Lauwers
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited Senator Singh to explain S-1 substitutes to SB 472 and SB 473. Member questions followed.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 472 and SB 473:
Nikki Dewitt, Dakota Baker, Christopher Germain, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance - Neutral
Jonas Peterson, Southwest Michigan First - Support
Paul Krutko, Ann Arbor Spark - Support
Jennifer Owens, Lakeshore Advantage - Support
Drew Beardslee, Michigan Retailers Association - Opposed
Maureen Donohue Krauss, Detroit Regional Partnership - Support
Bob Trezise, Lansing Economic Area Partnership - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB472. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers
and Bellino
Nays: None
Excused: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Singh to adopt the (S-1) version of SB473. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Moss, Sen.(s) Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel, Singh, Hauck, Webber, Lauwers
and Bellino
Nays: None
Excused: None
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
10:25 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
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Date Adopted by Committee: December 16, 2025


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location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 10,
2025
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin.
At 9:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 4:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
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, Rogers,
Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan and Snyder.
Absent: Reps. O'Neal, Farhat, Price and Longjohn.
Excused: Reps. O'Neal, Farhat, Price and Longjohn.
Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid Fiscal Year 2025 Work Project Requests before the committee.
Representative Maddock made a motion to disapprove the 2025 Work Project Requests, as
presented. The motion prevailed 16-9-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh,
VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn and Steele.
Nays: Reps. Robinson, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan
and Snyder.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of the 2025 Work Project
Requests, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Phil Santer, representing Ann Arbor SPARK.
Representative Maddock moved to excuse Representatives O'Neal, Farhat, Price and Longjohn
from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 4:11
PM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 327, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 10,
2025
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson,
Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5154 before the committee:
HB 5154
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1290.
Representative Smit testified in support of HB 5154. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5154, but did not wish to speak:
David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.
The Chair laid HB 4836 and SB 349 before the committee:
HB 4836
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The
state school aid act of 1979," by amending
section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended
by 2018 PA 265.
SB 349
(Sen. Polehanki)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016
PA 170.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 349. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar
and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4836. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar
and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Paquette and Senator Polehanki testified in support of HB 4836 and SB 349.
Questions and discussions followed.
Grace Roberts, representing Operating Engineers of Local 324, testified in support of HB 4836
and SB 349. Questions and discussions followed.
Robert Mead, representing the UA Local 85 Plumbers, steamfitters, & HVACR, testified in
support of HB 4836 and SB 349. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4836 and SB 349, but did not wish to
speak:
Brad Pierce, representing the Ironworkers Local 25 Labor Management.
Dawn Crandell, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Jeremy Garza, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades Association.
Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network.
Tim Hicks, representing the UA Local 333.
Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber of Commerce.
William Miller, representing the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association.
Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Reginal Council of Carpenters.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4836 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar,
Weiss and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out SB 349 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 11-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar,
Weiss and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
11:03 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 10,
2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin,
Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins.
Absent: Reps. Frisbie, Whitsett, Neeley and Foreman.
Excused: Reps. Frisbie, Whitsett, Neeley and Foreman.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5162, HB 5201, HB 5202, HB 5203 and SB 95 before the committee:
HB 5162
(Rep. St. Germaine)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7204 (MCL
333.7204), as amended by 2012 PA 182.
HB 5201
(Rep. Paquette)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 2835.
HB 5202
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 2837.
HB 5203
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k),
as amended by 2023 PA 208.
SB 95
(Sen. Lindsey)
A bill to prohibit hospitals from attempting to
collect debts incurred when not in compliance
with price transparency laws; and to provide
remedies.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did not
wish to speak:
Dr. Catherine Stark, representing herself.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did
not wish to speak:
Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan.
Melina Brann, representing Planned Parenthood.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5162 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 10-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine and Brenda Carter.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer and Hoskins.
Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5201 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz
and St. Germaine.
Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins.
Pass: None.
Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5202 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz
and St. Germaine.
Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins.
Pass: None.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5203 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz
and St. Germaine.
Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins.
Pass: None.
Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 95. The motion prevailed 11-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Witwer and Hoskins.
Nays: Rep. Brenda Carter.
Pass: None.
Representative Bierlein moved to report out SB 95 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The
motion prevailed 12-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 501 before the committee:
SB 501
(Sen. Santana)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16335,
17801, and 17821 (MCL 333.16335,
333.17801, and 333.17821), as amended by
2009 PA 55, and by adding sections 17820a
and 17820b.
Erin Dickinson, representing the Office of Senator Santana, testified in support of SB 501.
Abby Skallerud, representing the American Physical Therapy Association of Michigan, testified in
support of SB 501.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 501, but did not wish to speak:
Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
The Chair laid HB 4412, HB 4413 and HB 4414 before the committee:
HB 4412
(Rep. Steele)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 401, 427,
430, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 (MCL 330.1401,
330.1427, 330.1430, 330.1461, 330.1468,
330.1472a, and 330.1475), sections 401, 461,
468, 472a, and 475 as amended by 2018 PA
593, section 427 as amended by 2016 PA 320,
and section 430 as amended by 1995 PA 290.
HB 4413
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," by amending sections 206a and
429 (MCL 330.1206a and 330.1429), section
206a as added by 2020 PA 55 and section 429
as amended by 2022 PA 214.
HB 4414
(Rep. Kuhn)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental
health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by
adding sections 1021 and chapter 10A.
Representative Steele, Representative Tisdel, and Representative Kuhn, joined by Judge Milton
Mack, testified in support of HB 4412, HB 4413, and HB 4414. Questions and discussion
followed.
Kate Dahlstrom, representing the National Alliance on Mental Illness, testified with a neutral
position on HB 4412, HB 4413 and HB 4414.
Dorsha Magee, representing herself, testified with a neutral position on HB 4412. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4412, HB 4413 and HB 4414, but did not
wish to speak:
Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Representative Prestin moved to excuse Representatives Frisbie, 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
10:03 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov


location: Room 521, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE
REP. MIKE HARRIS
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 10,
2025
Noon.
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and
Fitzgerald.
Absent: Reps. Posthumus and Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Posthumus and Whitsett.
Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5298 and HB 5299 before the committee:
HB 5298
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3114 (MCL 500.3114), as amended by 2019
PA 21.
HB 5299
(Rep. Morgan)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
3107c (MCL 500.3107c), as added by 2019
PA 22.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5298 and HB 5299, but did not wish to
speak:
Craig Puckett, representing Big I Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5298 and HB 5299, but did not wish to
speak:
Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice.
Representative Harris testified in support of HB 5298 and HB 5299.
Chad Cushman, representing Indian Trails, testified in support of HB 5298 and HB 5299.
Questions and discussions followed.
Sean Duval, representing Golden Limo, testified in support of HB 5298 and HB 5299. Questions
and discussions followed.
Representative Schuette moved to excuse Representatives Posthumus and 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 12:36
PM.
Representative Mike Harris, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
REP. SARAH LIGHTNER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 10,
2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Lightner.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Hope, Breen
and Scott.
Absent: Rep. Tyrone Carter.
Excused: Rep. Tyrone Carter.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative BeGole moved to excuse Representative Tyrone Carter from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5314, HB 5315 and HB 5316 before the committee:
HB 5314
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1919 PA 232, entitled "An act
to supplement the laws of the state relating to
the powers and duties of the attorney general
and the institution and prosecution of actions
thereby on behalf of the state, to authorize
intervention in pending litigation on behalf of
the people in certain cases, and to permit the
bringing of any suit at law in which the state is
a party plaintiff in the circuit court of Ingham
county," by repealing section 2 (MCL 14.102).
HB 5315
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1846 RS 12, entitled "Of
certain state officers," by amending section 28
(MCL 14.28).
HB 5316
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
section 1631 (MCL 600.1631).
Representative Cavitt and Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 5314, HB 5315 and
HB 5316. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5316, but did not wish to speak:
Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber.
The Chair laid HB 4586 before the committee:
HB 4586
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act
to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms,
gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices; to prohibit the buying,
selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices without a license or other
authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of
firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local agencies; to
prohibit certain conduct against individuals
who apply for or receive a license to carry a
concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to
prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts
of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending
section 5b (MCL 28.425b), as amended by
2023 PA 37.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4586, but did not wish to speak:
Denise Hartsough, Co-President, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4586 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Hope and Scott.
Pass: Rep. Breen.
The Chair laid HB 5113 before the committee:
HB 5113
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act
to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms,
gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices; to prohibit the buying,
selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices without a license or other
authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of
firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local agencies; to
prohibit certain conduct against individuals
who apply for or receive a license to carry a
concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to
prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts
of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending
section 5d (MCL 28.425d), as amended by
2015 PA 3.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5113 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Hope and Scott.
Pass: Rep. Breen.
The Chair laid HB 4980 before the committee:
HB 4980
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act
to regulate and license the selling, purchasing,
possessing, and carrying of certain firearms,
gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices; to prohibit the buying,
selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas
ejecting devices, and electro-muscular
disruption devices without a license or other
authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of
firearms and electro-muscular disruption
devices under certain circumstances; to
provide for penalties and remedies; to provide
immunity from civil liability under certain
circumstances; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local agencies; to
prohibit certain conduct against individuals
who apply for or receive a license to carry a
concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to
prescribe certain conditions for the
appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts
of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending
sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and
28.425l), section 5b as amended by 2023 PA
37 and section 5l as amended by 2017 PA 95.
Cathy M. Garrett, Wayne County Clerk, testified in opposition to HB 4980. Questions and
discussions followed.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4980 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-2-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Hope and Scott.
Pass: Rep. Breen.
The Chair laid SB 158 before the committee:
SB 158
(Sen. Cavanagh)
A bill to regulate the online sale of tickets for
entertainment events; and to prohibit the use of
a bot to make certain purchases for tickets for
entertainment events.
Grace Rowley, from the Office of Senator Cavanagh, testified in support of SB 158.
Representative Lightner moved to report out SB 158 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Hope, Breen
and Scott.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:12 AM.
Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM
REP. DAVID MARTIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 10,
2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism was called to order by Chair Martin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin,
Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss and Myers-Phillips.
Absent: Reps. Arbit, Foreman and Wooden.
Excused: Reps. Arbit, Foreman and Wooden.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4445 before the committee:
HB 4445
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 40102 and 40111a
(MCL 324.40102 and 324.40111a), section
40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24 and section
40111a as amended by 2015 PA 265.
Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 4445. Questions and discussions followed.
Dr. Jerrold Belant testified with no position on HB 4445. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4445, but did not wish to speak:
Chris Semernic, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4445, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Representative McFall moved to excuse Representatives Arbit, Foreman and Wooden from the
meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:06
PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


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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
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 10, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Housing and Human Services was scheduled for Wednesday, December
10, 2025, at 12:00 noon, in the 403 Room of the Capitol Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 585 (Sen. Irwin) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 586 (S-2) (Sen. Johnson) with recommendation.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:02 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, Chang, Cherry, Geiss,
Lindsey, and Damoose, a quorum was present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to adopt the meeting minutes from November 4, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Hoitenga was
excused from the meeting.
The Chair offered, and summarized, an (S-2) version of SB 586.
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
585 and SB 586:
Danielle Sirianni, Michigan County Social Services Association – Support
Alison Hirschel, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative – Support
Aaron Van Langevelde, Michigan Department of Attorney General – Support
Mary Pollock, Michigan State Employee Retirees Association – Support
The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
585:
Robert Kennedy, Michigan Guardianship Association – Support
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The following cards were read in of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB
586:
Robert Kennedy, Michigan Guardianship Association – Oppose
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Cavanagh to report SB 585 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, Lindsey, and
Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Bayer to adopt the (S-2) version of SB 586. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Irwin, Sen.(s) Santana, Cavanagh, Bayer, Shink, Chang, Cherry, Geiss, Lindsey, and
Damoose
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the substitute was adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report the (S-2) version of SB 586 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, Lindsey, and
Damoose
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 12:08 p.m.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. ERIKA GEISS, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. STEPHANIE CHANG
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. JOHN DAMOOSE, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
CHAIR
S-310 CAPITOL BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7350
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 10, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Education was scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 11:30
a.m. in the Room 1100 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported SB 433 (S-1) (Sen. Polehanki).
2. Testimony regarding SB 470 (Sen. Damoose) and SB 471 (Sen. Singh).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Irwin and Damoose
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Geiss to adopt the meeting minutes from October 28, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senators Camilleri and
Johnson were excused from the meeting.
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 433:
Noah Smith, Michigan Association of School Psychologists – Support
Noah Smith, Michigan Association of School Social Workers – Support
Brian Broderick, Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools – Support
Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Geiss to report the (S-1) version of SB 433 to the floor with
recommendation that it pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Polehanki, Sen.(s) Geiss, Chang, Irwin and Damoose
Nays: None
Pass: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 470 and SB 471:
Sen. Damoose and Sen. Singh – Support
Tom Miller, Versaterm Public Safety - No Position
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 470 and
SB 471:
Brian Broderick, Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools – Support
Paul Stankewitz, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
11:50 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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MEMBERS:
SEN. SUE SHINK, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. PAUL WOJNO
SEN. JEFF IRWIN
SEN. SYLVIA SANTANA
SEN. JIM RUNESTAD, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. RUTH JOHNSON
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS,
JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SENATOR STEPHANIE CHANG
CHAIR
4100 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7346
FAX: (517) 373-9320
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 10, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety was scheduled for Wednesday,
December 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., in Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Reported HB 4045 (Rep. Hope) with recommendation.
2. Reported SB 539 (Sen. Bayer) with recommendation.
3. Reported SB 520 (Sen. Damoose) with recommendation.
4. Reported SB 521 (Sen. Damoose) with recommendation.
5. Reported SB 705 (Sen. Shink) with recommendation.
6. Testimony regarding HB 4418 (Rep. Thompson).
7. Testimony regarding HB 4419 (Rep. Witwer).
8. Testimony regarding HB 4734 (Rep. BeGole).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:03 p.m. She instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time, the
following members were present: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, and Irwin, a quorum was not present.
The Chair brought up HB 4045, and invited Rep. Hope to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individual to present testimony regarding HB 4045:
Kaitlin Wolff, Uniform Law Commission – Support
The following cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB 4045:
Megan Reynolds, Michigan Poverty Law Program – Support
Mitch Albers, Michigan Association for Justice – Support
Nathan Triplett, State Bar of Michigan – Support
Kyle Zawacki, Gabrielle Dresner, ACLU Michigan – Support
Rev. Karen McFarland – Support
Dr. Erin Meyers – Support
Rita Williams – Support
Jennifer Cooper – Support
Dr. Judith VanderWoude – Support
Dr. Carol Sanchez – Support
Jan Baumgras – Support
Mary Sherzer – Support
Michael Campbell – Support
Michael Montaque – Support
Elyse Lopez – Support
Lily Eggers – Support
Emma Davidson Tribbs, National Women’s Defense League - Support
Sonny Koch, Americans for Prosperity Michigan – Support
Liz Abdnor, Abdnor Weiker LLP – Support
Danielle Canepa, Attorney at Law – Support
ACLU – Support
Institute for Free Speech – Support
Institute for Justice – Support
Tim Minotas, Sierra Club – Support
The following testimony cards were considered read in for the record regarding HB 4045:
Scott Young
Pat Rinvelt
Teri Frantz
Michael Steinberg
Matthew Cross
Kelly Houle
Seth Stern
Angela Kutyma
Ben Zuchowski
Kayla Jones-Terry
Jack Behm
Shelby Morse
Laughing Womyn Ashonosheni
Joaquin Tittle
Nancy Braun
Mary Andersson
Ruth Edlefson
Georgine Bello
Susanna Schindler
Jeannette Holdton
Marian Kelly
Todd Johnson
Jessica Rico
Rebecca Bastien
Dana Beck
Jason Dean
Kennedy Woodard
Geri Biggs
Nancy Dodge
Joshua Wheeler
Kay Perry
Derenda Lefevre
Kyle Zawacki
Mary Sanders
Kelly McCabe
Donna Romanowski
Micheal Chan
The Chair brought up SB 539, and invited Sen. Bayer to summarize the bill.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 539:
Dr. Frederick Vars, University of Alabama School of Law – Support
At 9:35 a.m., Sen. Santana entered the meeting. A quorum was now present.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
Testimony continued regarding SB 539:
Dr. Brian Stork, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB 539:
Chris Yaw, Disarmory Ministries – Support
Ryan Bates, End Violence Michigan - Support
The Chair brought up SB’s 520, 521, and 705.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding SB’s 520, 521, and 705:
Matt Saxton, Michigan Sheriffs’ Association – Support
Rebecca Mastee, Michigan Catholic Conference – Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Santana to report SB 520 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin and Santana
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 521 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin and Santana
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report SB 705 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin and Santana
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Shink to report HB 4045 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin and Santana
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Irwin to report SB 539 to the floor with recommendation that the bill
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Chang, Sen.(s) Shink, Irwin and Santana
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair brought up HB’s 4418, 4419, and 4734.
The Chair invited Rep. Thompson and Jocelyn Bundy of Rep. Witwer’s office to summarize HB’s 4418 and
4419.
The Chair invited Rep. BeGole to summarize HB 4734.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB’s 4418, 4419, and 4734:
Dr. Michael Redinger, Michigan State Medical Society – Support
The Chair recessed the committee from 9:55 a.m. to 10:04 a.m.
Testimony continued regarding HB’s 4418, 4419, and 4734:
Nicole Shannon, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative – Support
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen.(s) Wojno, Runestad and
Johnson were excused from the meeting.
The cards were read of those individuals not wishing to present testimony regarding HB’s 4108, HB 4847, SB
590 and SB 59HB’s 4418, 4419, and 4734:
Sen. Rosemary Bayer – Support HB 4418
Marvin Lee, Henry Ford Health System – Oppose HB 4418
Robert Kennedy, Michigan Guardianship Association – Support
Ashley Steffen, Michigan Department of Attorney General – Support HB 4418-4419
Michelle Lindsay, Disability Rights Michigan – Support HB 4418-4419
Mary Pollock, Michigan State Employee Retirees Association - Support
The Chair moved to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Sen. Runestad was excused
from the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair moved to adjourn the committee. Without
objection, the committee was adjourned at 10:21 a.m.
Date adopted by committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JOHN CHERRY, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SAM SINGH
SEN. DAYNA POLEHANKI
SEN. KEVIN DALEY, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. ROGER VICTORY
SEN. MICHELE HOITENGA
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES
AND AGRICULTURE
SENATOR SUE SHINK
CHAIR
4200 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-2426
**DRAFT**
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 10, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Agriculture was scheduled for Wednesday,
December 10, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. in the Room 1300 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding HB 4401 (Rep. Greene)
2. Adopted (S-1) and testimony regarding SB 238 (Sen. Daley)
3. Reported HB 4013 (Rep. Slagh) with recommendation.
4. Presentation on the Impact of Tariffs on Food Costs and Supply Chains
The Chair called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki
The Chair entertained a motion by Sen. Singh to adopt the meeting minutes from 11/06/2025. Without
objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without
objection, Senators Daley, Victory and Hoitenga were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited Representative Greene to summarize HB 4401 and (S-1) substitute to SB 238. Member
questions followed.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry to adopt the (S-1) version of SB 238. The vote was as
follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki
Nays: None
Not Voting: Sen.(s) Daley, Victory and Hoitenga
The motion prevailed and the (S-1) was adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding HB4401 and SB 238:
Steve Dy, MUCC - Support
Chris Semrinec, Michigan DNR - Support
Jack Ammerman, Pheasants Forever - Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB4401 and
SB 238:
Chris Hudson, Self - Support
Rob Terris, Self - Support
Ryan Krueger, Self - Support
Jim Smith, Self, Calhoun Co. - Support
Carl Griffin, Safari Club International Flint Regional Chapter - Support
Dillon Mansour, Self - Support
Bob Gwizdz, Self - Support
Paul North, Self, Wayne Co. - Support
Joseph O'Neal, Self, Port Huron Twp. - Support
Murlene McKinnon, Self - Support
Wayne Schutlz, Self - Support
Alex Lamb, Self, Ypsilanti - Support
Dan Hudson, Self - Support
Megan Garden, Self - Support
Eric Couture, Self, Dryden - Support
Gregg Kelley, Self, Battle Creek - Support
Tom Shook - Support
Spencer Morris - Support
Anthony Decker, Self, Vicksburg - Support
Michael Jawonowski, Self, Macomb - Support
Lenn Mercer, Self - Support
Donald Arnold, Self - Support
Gary Robb, Self - Support
Joe Hudson, UP Bear Hunters Association- Support
Mike Thormon, MI Hunting Dog Federation - Support
Keith Echfor, MI Bear Hunters Association - Support
Chris Byrne, Self - Support
Tod Hudson, Self - Support
Bradley Love, Self, Schoolcraft - Support
Jessica Morrison, Self - Support
Kenny Darwin, Self - Support
Shane Morrison, Self - Support
Mike Lakie, Self, Romeo - Opposed
Alex Hoeksema, Self, Grand Ledge - Support
Steve LaRoque, Self, Clinton Co. - Support
Ron Coolbaugh, Self - Support
Mark Greulich, Self - Support
Brad Parsons, Self - Support
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The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding HB 4013:
Brad Ward, Michigan Realtors - Support
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Singh to report HB 4013 to the floor with recommendation that it
pass. The vote was as follows:
Yeas: Chair Shink, Sen.(s) Cherry, Singh and Polehanki
Nays: None
The motion prevailed and the bill was reported.
The Chair invited the following individuals for a presentation on the impact of tariffs on food costs and supply
chains:
1. Dr. Tim Boring, MDARD Director;
2. Dr. David Ortega, Professor and Noel W. Stuckman Chair in Food Economics and Policy with MSU
Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Economics;
3. Dr. Jahi Chappell, Director and Lindsey Scalera, Director of Policy and Leadership Education, MSU
Center for Regional Food Systems.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
11:04 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.
Date Adopted by Committee:


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MEMBERS:
SEN. JEFF IRWIN, MAJORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. SEAN MCCANN
SEN. ROSEMARY BAYER
SEN. DARRIN CAMILLERI
SEN. MARK HUIZENGA, MINORITY VICE CHAIR
SEN. LANA THEIS
SEN. KEVIN DALEY
THE SENATE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, INSURANCE,
AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH
CHAIR
6500 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-7748
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 10, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection was scheduled for
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. in the Room 1200 of the Binsfeld Office Building
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding SB 245 (Sen. Irwin).
The Chair called the meeting to order at 12:32 p.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that
time, the following members were present: Chair Cavanagh, Sen.(s) Irwin, Bayer, Huizenga and Theis
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Irwin to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2025.
Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair made a motion to excuse absent members from the meeting. Without objection, Senators McCann,
Camilleri and Daley were excused from the meeting.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding SB 245:
Sen. Irwin – Support
Skip, Peg, and Shawn Wieland, Residents – Support
Nick Andrews, Michigan Association for Justice – Support
Steve Simas, CPAN – No Position
Randy Gross, Michigan Chamber of Commerce – Opposition
Matt Randall, Diesel Pros – Support
Stuart Sklar, Michigan Association for Justice – Support
Aaron Herskowvic, Michigan Fire Law PLLC – Support
Kirstyn Stefaniszyn, Resident – Support
The Chair read the cards of those individuals not wishing to testify before the committee regarding SB 245:
Douglas Heller, Consumer Federation of America – Support
Chad Rhodes, Nu Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity – Support
Elizabeth Hammer, Resident – Support
Deni Hunter, Resident – Support
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Kaitlin Hahn, Resident – Support
Monica Elenbaas, Resident – Support
Kevin McKinney, Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council – Support
Craig Puckett, Big I Michigan – Opposition
Mike Johnston, Michigan Manufacturers Association – Opposition
Amanda Fisher, NFIB – Opposition
Brian Shoaf, Detroit Regional Chamber – Opposition
Dawn Crandall, Home Builders Association of Michigan – Opposition
Jacob Manning, Small Business Association of Michigan – Opposition
Ken Morin, Life Insurance Association of Michigan – Opposition
Beth DeShone, Michigan Forward Network – Opposition
Robert Anderson, Michigan Farm Bureau – Opposition
Christine Simon, Grand Rapids Chamber – Opposition
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion to adjourn the committee at
1:46 p.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE
REP. JERRY NEYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 11, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 308, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Agriculture was called to order by Chair Neyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf and Skaggs.
Absent: Reps. Lightner and Rheingans.
Excused: Reps. Lightner and Rheingans.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 93 before the committee:
SB 93
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending section 4105 (MCL
289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188.
Representative Alexander moved to report out SB 93 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf and Skaggs.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 93, but did not wish to speak:
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
The Chair laid SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699 before the
committee:
SB 685
(Sen. Shink)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding
section 36109b.
SB 686
(Sen. Daley)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 36110 (MCL
324.36110), as amended by 2016 PA 265.
SB 687
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 36206 (MCL
324.36206), as amended by 2002 PA 75.
SB 688
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 36103 (MCL
324.36103), as amended by 2003 PA 36.
SB 689
(Sen. Lauwers)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 36111 (MCL
324.36111), as amended by 2016 PA 265.
SB 690
(Sen. Victory)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 36109 (MCL
324.36109), as amended by 2016 PA 265.
SB 699
(Sen. Shink)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 36202 (MCL
324.36202), as amended by 2016 PA 265.
Mikaylah Heffernan and Jamie Summers, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture
and Rural Development, gave a presentation on the PA 116 program. Questions and discussion
followed.
Steven Drake, representing Drakelan Farms LLC, and Barry Lonik, representing the Treemore
Ecology & Land Services, testified together in support of SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB
689, SB 690 and SB 699.
Mike Okma, representing the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, and Chris Bunch,
representing the Six Rivers Land Conservancy, testified together in support of SB 685, SB 686, SB
687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699.
Becky Huttenqa, representing Ottawa County, and Donald Oesterle testified together in support of
SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699.
At 11:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:12 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Skaggs moved to report out SB 685 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Fox.
Representative Wortz moved to report out SB 686 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Fox.
Representative Kunse moved to report out SB 687 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Fox.
Representative Alexander moved to report out SB 688 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Fox.
Representative Pavlov moved to report out SB 689 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Fox.
Representative Pavlov moved to report out SB 690 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Fox.
Representative Paiz moved to report out SB 699 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Fox.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688,
SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699, but did not wish to speak:
Haley Stichhan, representing Kent County.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB
690 and SB 699, but did not wish to speak:
Keith Creogh, representing Heart of the Lakes/6 Rivers.
Jonathan Jarosz, representing Heart of the Lakes.
Susan Lackey, representing Heart of the Lakes.
Jason Meekhof, representing the Blue Heron Land Conservancy.
Rosie Pahl Donaldson, representing the City of Ann Arbor.
Will Manty, representing the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy.
Kim Hayes, representing the Leelanau Conservancy.
Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan.
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Susan Morley LaCroix, representing the Legacy Land Conservancy.
Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association.
Elizabeth Brost, representing the Agricultural Preserve Boards of Michigan.
Jeanine Igl, representing the Ingham County Farmland & Open Space Preservation Board.
Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representatives Lightner and Rheingans 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 11:20
AM.
Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 11, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Economic Competitiveness was called to order by Chair Hoadley.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie, Tate and Coffia.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 06, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4492 before the committee:
HB 4492
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled
"Improved workforce opportunity wage act,"
by amending section 4d (MCL 408.934d), as
amended by 2025 PA 1.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4492, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4492 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia.
The Chair laid HB 4510 and HB 4511 before the committee:
HB 4510
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled "Public
employee retirement system investment act,"
(MCL 38.1132 to 38.1141) by adding section
19c.
HB 4511
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to prohibit the banning, provision of
permitting or licensure requirements, or
provision of other impairments of or for the
holding of digital assets; to prohibit the
advocacy or support through certain actions by
certain state governmental officers and entities
of a central bank digital currency by the United
States government; to prohibit the imposition
of prohibitions on the operation of certain
nodes related to blockchain protocols, certain
transfers of digital assets on blockchain
protocols, or the participation in staking on
certain blockchain protocols; to prohibit
certain civil liability; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4510 and HB 4511, but did not wish to
speak:
Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4510. The motion prevailed 8-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Brixie.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Grant, Tate and Coffia.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4510 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 7-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine.
Nays: Rep. Brixie.
Pass: Reps. Grant, Tate and Coffia.
Dee Jones, representing Parti.com, testified in support of HB 4511.
Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 4511 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-1-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine.
Nays: Rep. Brixie.
Pass: Reps. Grant and Tate.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at
10:46 AM.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@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
Thursday, December 11, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 423 before the committee:
SB 423
(Sen. Chang)
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The
general property tax act," by amending
sections 78g and 78q (MCL 211.78g and
211.78q), section 78g as amended by 2020 PA
256 and section 78q as amended by 2020 PA
33.
Senator Chang and Representative Myers-Phillips testified in support of SB 423. Questions and
discussion followed.
Alan Fox, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers, testified in support of SB
423. Questions and discussions followed.
James Berry, representing the Wayne County Treasurer, testified in support of SB 423. Questions
and discussions followed.
Peter Morman, representing the Department of Treasury, testified in support of SB 423.
Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors, testified in support of SB 423.
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of SB
423.
Todd Skowronski, representing the Community Associations Institute, testified in support of SB
423.
The Chair laid HB 5234 before the committee:
HB 5234
(Rep. BeGole)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section
217c (MCL 257.217c), as amended by 2022
PA 224.
Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5234. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5234 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1)
be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to
the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:36
AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 11, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Reps. Rigas, Tyrone Carter and Whitsett.
Excused: None.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 23 before the committee:
SB 23
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land
division act," by amending section 108 (MCL
560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591.
Matt Black, representing the office of Senator Hertel, testified in support of SB 23.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 23, but did not wish to speak:
Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 23, but did not wish to speak:
Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners.
Michelle Batora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 23. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out SB 23 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 512 and SB 513 before the committee:
SB 512
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending sections 303, 526, 607, 609b, 903b,
and 1025 (MCL 436.1303, 436.1526,
436.1607, 436.1609b, 436.1903b, and
436.2025), section 303 as amended by 2018
PA 154, section 526 as amended by 2020 PA
111, section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417,
section 609b as added by 2016 PA 81, section
903b as added by 2016 PA 434, and section
1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and by
adding sections 412, 609k, and 804.
SB 513
(Sen. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as
amended by 2025 PA 9, and by adding section
604.
Kris Young, representing the office of Senator Singh, testified in support of SB 512.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 512 and SB 513, but did not wish to speak:
Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 512 and SB 513, but did not
wish to speak:
Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association.
David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out SB 512 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out SB 513 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98 before the committee:
SB 96
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," by amending section
28 (MCL 125.1528), as amended by 2020 PA
155, and by adding section 4i.
SB 97
(Sen. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire
prevention code," by amending section 22
(MCL 29.22), as amended by 2020 PA 154.
SB 98
(Sen. McMorrow)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act
to provide for the protection of children
through the licensing and regulation of child
care organizations; to provide for the
establishment of standards of care for child
care organizations; to prescribe powers and
duties of certain departments of this state and
adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 722.111
to 722.128) by adding section 3m.
Ian Mays, representing the office of Senator Jeremy Moss, testified in support of SB 96, SB 97 and
SB 98. Questions and discussions followed.
Melissa Horste, representing MiLEAP, testified in support of SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98. Questions
and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98, but did not wish to
speak:
Joe and Jack Taylor, representing Nightlock.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 96. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Witwer moved to report out SB 96 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out SB 97 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Neyer moved to report out SB 98 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4911 before the committee:
HB 4911
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
1101, 1111, and 1112 (MCL 339.1101,
339.1111, and 339.1112), sections 1101 and
1112 as amended by 1984 PA 25 and section
1111 as amended by 1988 PA 463.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4911, but did not wish to speak:
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4911. The motion prevailed 12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4911 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 12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant.
The Chair laid HB 5059 before the committee:
HB 5059
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL
436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section
609k.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5059, but did not wish to speak:
Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5059. The motion prevailed
12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5059 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant.
The Chair laid SB 25 before the committee:
SB 25
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled "Motor
vehicle service and repair act," by amending
sections 2, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, 32a,
33, and 40 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1313b,
257.1314, 257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317,
257.1318, 257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1332a,
257.1333, and 257.1340), section 2 as
amended by 2020 PA 227 and sections 13b
and 32a as added and sections 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 30, 32, and 33 as amended by 2016 PA
430, and by adding section 30a.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 25, but did not wish to speak:
Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State.
Representative Linting moved to report out SB 25 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4897, HB 4898 and HB 4907 before the committee:
HB 4897
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section
939 (MCL 339.5939) and by adding sections
926, 926a, and 926b.
HB 4898
(Rep. Bollin)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section
941 (MCL 339.5941) and by adding sections
928, 928a, and 928b.
HB 4907
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section
907 (MCL 339.5907), as amended by 2020 PA
89.
Representative Martin testified in support of HB 4897.
Jessica Reia-Ashley, representing the office of Representative Bollin, testified in support of HB
4898.
Cam Bruneau, representing the office of Representative Prestin, testified in support of HB 4907.
Mack Jones and Andrew Brisbo, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs, testified in support of HB 4897, HB 4898 and HB 4907.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4897, HB 4898 and HB 4907, but did not
wish to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Ron Kendall, representing ABC of Michigan.
Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network.
The Chair laid HB 5206 and HB 5207 before the committee:
HB 5206
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
1201 and 1203a (MCL 339.1201 and
339.1203a), section 1201 as amended by 2024
PA 160 and section 1203a as amended by 2018
PA 387, and by adding section 1207a.
HB 5207
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
1109 and 1206 (MCL 339.1109 and
339.1206), section 1109 as amended by 1988
PA 463 and section 1206 as amended by 2024
PA 78.
Noah Sliwa, representing the office of Representative Rigas, testified in support of HB 5206 and
HB 5207.
Scott Weaver and Jimmy Montan, both representing the Douglas J Institute, testified in support of
HB 5206 and HB 5207.
Stacey Wells, representing the L'esprit Academy, testified in support of HB 5206.
David Dagenis, representing the Michigan College of Beauty, testified in support of HB 5206.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5206 and HB 5207, but did not wish to
speak:
Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network.
The Chair laid HB 5343 before the committee:
HB 5343
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as
amended by 2021 PA 19.
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, testified in
support of HB 5343. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5343, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5343, but did not wish to speak:
Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5343, but did not wish to speak:
Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the US.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5343, but did not wish to
speak:
Jon O'Connor, representing the Michigan Craft Distillers Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at
9:56 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 428, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 11, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 428, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Rules was called to order by Chair Schuette.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Absent: Rep. Posthumus.
Excused: Rep. Posthumus.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5284 before the committee:
HB 5284
(Rep. Beson)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
729, 2009, and 2627 (MCL 339.729,
339.2009, and 339.2627), section 729 as
amended by 2018 PA 81, section 2009 as
amended by 2010 PA 324, and section 2627 as
amended by 2006 PA 414, and by adding
section 2504b.
Representative Beson testified in support of HB 5284. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5284, but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The Chair laid HB 4896 and HB 4925 before the committee:
HB 4896
(Rep. Woolford)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17001 and
17011 (MCL 333.17001 and 333.17011),
section 17001 as amended by 2018 PA 624
and section 17011 as amended by 2006 PA
398.
HB 4925
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17012 and
17031 (MCL 333.17012 and 333.17031),
section 17031 as amended by 2018 PA 463,
and by adding section 17012a.
Representative Woolford and Representative Green testified in support of HB 4896 and HB 4925.
Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4896 and HB 4925, but did not wish to
speak:
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4925, but did not wish to speak:
Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4896, but did not wish to speak:
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
The Chair laid HB 4692 before the committee:
HB 4692
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to
339.2677) by adding section 1205b.
Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4692. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 4809 before the committee:
HB 4809
(Rep. Posthumus)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending the title
and section 219 (MCL 257.219), the title as
amended by 2016 PA 32 and section 219 as
amended by 2018 PA 74, and by adding
sections 820a and 820b.
Chair Schuette explained the proposed substitute (H-4) for HB 4809.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4809. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4809 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4892 before the committee:
HB 4892
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
724 and 728 (MCL 339.724 and 339.728), as
amended by 2018 PA 81.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4892. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4892 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4892, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 4919 before the committee:
HB 4919
(Rep. Jaime Greene)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section
539 (MCL 339.5539).
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4919 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4919, but did not wish to speak:
Jarett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The Chair laid HB 4933 before the committee:
HB 4933
(Rep. Steele)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
303a and 411 (MCL 339.303a and 339.411),
section 303a as amended by 2014 PA 265 and
section 411 as amended by 2020 PA 388; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4933. The motion prevailed 5-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin and DeBoer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4933 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 5-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin and DeBoer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4927 before the committee:
HB 4927
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections
1108 and 1110 (MCL 339.1108 and
339.1110), section 1108 as amended by 2021
PA 101 and section 1110 as amended by 2020
PA 27.
Representative Fairbairn and Jimmy Montan, representing the Douglas J. Institute, testified in
support of HB 4927. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4927. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4927 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4927, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Weaver, representing the Douglas J. Institute.
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The committee returned to the consideration of HB 4692.
Stacy Wells, representing the L’esprit Academy, testified in support of HB 4692.
David Dagenis, representing the Michigan College of Beauty, testified in support of HB 4692.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4692, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Scott Weaver and Jimmy Montan, representing the Douglas J. Institute.
The Chair laid HB 4346 and HB 4347 before the committee:
HB 4346
(Rep. Witwer)
A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled "Lawful
internet gaming act," by amending section 15
(MCL 432.315).
HB 4347
(Rep. Kunse)
A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse
racing law of 1995," by amending sections 2
and 20 (MCL 431.302 and 431.320), section 2
as amended by 2016 PA 271 and section 20 as
amended by 2019 PA 153.
Representative Kunse explained the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 4346 and substitute (H-4)
for HB 4347.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4346. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4346 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: Rep. DeBoer.
Pass: Rep. Herzberg.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4347. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4347 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4).
The motion prevailed 6-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: Rep. DeBoer.
Pass: Rep. Herzberg.
Representative Herzberg moved to excuse Representative Posthumus from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
11:23 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES AND VETERANS
REP. KATHY SCHMALTZ
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Noon.
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Families and Veterans was called to order by Chair Schmaltz.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young,
Byrnes and Xiong.
Absent: Rep. Rheingans.
Excused: Rep. Rheingans.
Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 09, 2025. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4696 and HB 4697 before the committee:
HB 4696
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled
"Guardianship assistance act," by amending
section 2 (MCL 722.872), as amended by 2023
PA 69.
HB 4697
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled
"Guardianship assistance act," by amending
section 4 (MCL 722.874), as amended by 2023
PA 69.
Representative Meerman and Representative Young testified in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697.
Questions and discussion followed.
Demetrius Starling and Rachael Wineland, representing the Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services, testified in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697. Questions and discussion
followed.
Joy Engelsman, representing DA Blodgett, testified in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4696, but did not wish to speak:
Dr. Heather Bomsta, representing Michigan’s Children.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4697, but did not wish to speak:
Bianca Miles, representing Michigan’s Children.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697, but did not wish to
speak:
Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Children and Families.
Representative Young 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
12:45 PM.
Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
REP. MARK TISDEL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Finance was called to order by Chair Tisdel.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander,
Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Young and Paiz.
Absent: Reps. Neeley and Breen.
Excused: Reps. Neeley and Breen.
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 09, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5318 before the committee:
HB 5318
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," by amending sections
4o and 4q (MCL 205.54o and 205.54q),
section 4o as amended by 2018 PA 249 and
section 4q as amended by 2018 PA 530.
Representative Frisbie, joined by Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion Department of
Michigan, testified in support of HB 5318. Questions and discussion followed.
The Chair laid HB 5256 before the committee:
HB 5256
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," by amending section 30
(MCL 206.30), as amended by 2025 PA 24.
Representative Young testified in support of the proposed substitute (H-3) for HB 5256.
Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5256. The motion did not prevail
3-8-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Young and Paiz.
Nays: Reps. Tisdel, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona and
Schuette.
Pass: Rep. Frisbie.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5256, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5256 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-1-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona
and Schuette.
Nays: Rep. Paiz.
Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter and Young.
Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representatives Breen and Neeley from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 10:51
AM.
Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov