evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT
REP. JAY DEBOYER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Oversight was called to order by Chair DeBoyer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver,
Woolford, St. Germaine, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and
Wegela.
Absent: Rep. Jaime Greene.
Excused: Rep. Jaime Greene.
Due to Representative Jaime Greene being absent, the Chair elevated Representative St.
Germaine.
Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 04, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative Rigas moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the
committee to execute a subpoena to Ms. LaResha Thornton.
Members of this committee have been investigating several issues involving the Michigan
Department of Corrections. The House Oversight Committee and, more broadly, the House of
Representatives, has a clear legislative purpose in examining the conditions at MDOC facilities.
Depending on the findings of such an investigation, members of the House may desire to sponsor
legislation to address the treatment of individuals in MDOC custody.
Ms. Thornton is a former employee of the MDOC, and she has agreed to testify before this
Committee. However, she has asked to be subpoenaed by this body.
The party to be subpoenaed is Ms. LaResha Thornton, to appear and testify before the
House Oversight Committee.
The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Woolford, St.
Germaine, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid before the committee a report on subpoenaed documents from the Office of the
Attorney General.
Catherine Edwards, Kasey Markarian, and Omar Shajrah, representing the Michigan House Legal
Counsel, provided a report on the subpoenaed documents from the Office of the Attorney General.
Questions and discussion followed.
Chair DeBoyer moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the
committee to execute a subpoena to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
In accordance with the Oversight Committee’s Special Rules, I state the following in
support of the motion:
1. The information being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee because:
The two previous subpoenas from this Committee to the Department of Attorney General
involved criminal investigations that presented issues regarding conflicts of interest between the
Department of Attorney General and the suspects of the criminal referral and criminal
investigation. The Michigan House of Representatives has an interest in obtaining documents
regarding these closed investigations, as the House examines and debates whether to enact
legislation addressing how conflicts of interest such as this should be regulated by statute.
Furthermore, the House has the ability to impeach civil officers of the State of Michigan,
where corrupt conduct in office occurs. In order to faithfully exercise its responsibilities in this
regard, the House is entitled to investigate the Department of Attorney General’s decision to
decline issuing criminal charges in these matters, which involved either a family member of the
Attorney General, or a high-ranking officer of a major political party of this state.
2. Previous efforts made to obtain the information being sought are as follows:
To pursue this committee’s investigation into the conduct of the Attorney General, the
committee’s investigators have taken a deep dive into the cases that the Attorney General’s office
was supposed to investigate. It has come to the committee’s attention that the Department of
Health and Human Services is in possession of records pertinent to this committee’s investigation
of the Attorney General. On November 13, 2025, the House Deputy General Counsel requested
those records from DHHS. On November 14, 2025, the DHHS’s legislative liaison replied that the
Legislature was required to file a FOIA request in order to obtain any documents sought from
DHHS.
On November 15, 2025, the Deputy General Counsel forwarded the request and the initial
DHHS response to the Division Director of the Operations and Assistance Legal Division of
DHHS, in the Bureau of Legal Affairs. On November 22, 2025, the Chief Operating Officer of the
DHHS replied, and stated that a written request for documents from the House Deputy General
Counsel did not count as a written request from the legislature, and that the documents could not be
disclosed, unless DHHS receives either a FOIA request or a subpoena from the House of
Representatives. To date, no documents have been disclosed by DHHS to the House of
Representatives or the House Oversight Committee.
3. The party to be subpoenaed is Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and
the record keeper for the Adult Protective Services division.
4. The subpoena will be for all documents in the possession of Adult Protective Services
related to a deceased individual, Rosalene Burd, and the subpoena will specify that those
documents are to be provided without redaction.
The motion prevailed 15-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford,
St. Germaine, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, Mentzer and Wegela.
Nays: Rep. Tsernoglou.
Pass: Rep. MacDonell.
At 11:02 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:16 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair returned to the report on the subpoenaed documents from the Office of the Attorney
General presented by Catherine Edwards, Kasey Markarian, and Omar Shajrah, representing the
Michigan House Legal Counsel. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Woolford moved that the House Committee on Oversight recommend to the House
of Representatives that the Attorney General Dana Nessel be held in contempt of the legislature.
The motion prevailed 10-6-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford
and St. Germaine.
Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela.
Pass: None.
Chair DeBoyer moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the
committee to execute a subpoena to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Department
of the Attorney General.
The subpoenas would require Attorney General Nessel to produce unredacted documents
that were the subject of two previous subpoenas from this Committee to the Department of
Attorney General.
In accordance with the Oversight Committee’s Special Rules, I state the following in
support of the motion:
1. The information being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee because:
The two previous subpoenas from this Committee to the Department of Attorney General
involved criminal investigations that presented issues regarding conflicts of interest between the
Department of Attorney General and the suspects of the criminal referral and criminal
investigation. The Michigan House of Representatives has an interest in obtaining documents
regarding these closed investigations, as the House examines and debates whether to enact
legislation addressing how conflicts of interest such as this should be regulated by statutory law.
Furthermore, the House has the ability to impeach civil officers of the State of Michigan,
where corrupt conduct in office occurs. In order to faithfully exercise its responsibilities in this
regard, the House is entitled to investigate the Department of Attorney General’s decision to
decline issuing criminal charges in these matters, which involved either a family member of the
Attorney General, or a high-ranking officer of a major political party of this state.
2. Previous efforts made to obtain the information being sought are as follows:
On July 22, 2025, this Committee voted 15-0 to authorize a document subpoena to the
Department of Attorney General for documents regarding a criminal referral from the Michigan
Department of State for an alleged violation of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by an
organization called Bipartisan Solutions, and any investigation into potential criminal activity
regarding that referral.
Also, on July 22, 2025, this Committee voted 17-0 to authorize a document subpoena to the
Department of Attorney General for documents regarding an investigation into potential criminal
activity by an individual named Traci Kornak.
These two subpoenas required the production of documents by August 5, 2025. The
Department of Attorney General provided documents to the House Oversight Committee on or
about September 11, 2025. However, as you have seen from today’s presentation, those
documents were redacted. Despite the communications to my office from the Attorney General’s
staff claiming that the Attorney General had no involvement in these two cases, we saw today
emails sent by Dana Nessel personally, including one email that is completely redacted.
3. The parties to be subpoenaed are and the Department of Attorney General and Michigan
Attorney General Dana Nessel.
4. The subpoenas will direct that the Attorney General Nessel produce the documents listed
on the two subpoenas previously sent by this Committee to the Department of Attorney
General, and to do so without redaction.
The motion prevailed 14-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford,
St. Germaine, Pohutsky, Conlin, Mentzer and Wegela.
Nays: Rep. Tsernoglou.
Pass: Rep. MacDonell.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak, but due to the time constraints were
unable to speak:
Samantha Steffey.
Chris Dardzinski.
Representative Pohutsky moved to excuse Representative Jaime Greene from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at
11:58 AM.
Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


location: Room 428, State Capitol Building

meeting_state: held

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
4:45 PM
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, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and
Liberati.
Absent: Rep. Herzberg.
Excused: Rep. Herzberg.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 11, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
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.
Representative Schmaltz testified in support of HB 4911.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4911, but did not wish to speak:
Michael Jordan, representing The Mobile Barber Company.
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4911. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4911 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5050 before the committee:
HB 5050
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 17744a
and 17744d (MCL 333.17744a and
333.17744d), as amended by 2020 PA 311.
Representative Snyder testified in support of HB 5050.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5050, but did not wish to speak:
Ta'Sheena Williams, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health.
Representative Witwer moved to report out HB 5050 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
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 Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4692. The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4692 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4895 before the committee:
HB 4895
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section 314
(MCL 339.314).
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4895, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4895 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4914 before the committee:
HB 4914
(Rep. Outman)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending section
2010 (MCL 339.2010), as amended by 1992
PA 103.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4914, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4914. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4914 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5127 before the committee:
HB 5127
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act
to provide for the protection of children
through the licensing and regulation of child
care organizations; to provide for the
establishment of standards of care for child
care organizations; to prescribe powers and
duties of certain departments of this state and
adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and
to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending
section 8e (MCL 722.118e), as added by 2022
PA 113.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5127, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Lagholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business.
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5127, but did not wish to
speak:
Melissa Horste, representing the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement,
and Potential
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5127 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
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 DeBoer moved to report out HB 5284 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5284, but did not wish to speak:
Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory
Affairs.
Representative Aragona moved to excuse Representative Herzberg from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
5:00 PM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Matthew Carnagie
Acting Committee Clerk
mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


location: Room 519, House Office Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
REP. PAT OUTMAN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Noon.
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure was called to order by Chair Outman.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Absent: Rep. Herzberg.
Excused: Rep. Herzberg.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 04, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4424 and HB 4425 before the committee:
HB 4424
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding section 678.
HB 4425
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to create a sustainable aviation fuel
incentive program; to provide for the powers
and duties of certain state governmental
officers and entities; to provide for the
certification of certain tax credits and
incentives; and to prescribe penalties.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4424 and HB 4425, but did not wish to
speak:
Chase Attanasio, representing Clean Fuel Michigan.
Joshua Scramlin, representing Michigan Farm Bureau.
Matt Smego, representing the Michigan Corn Growers Association.
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4424. The motion prevailed
15-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 4424 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 15-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Neyer moved to adopt substitute (H-4) to HB 4425. The motion prevailed 15-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 4425 with recommendation, as substitute (H-4). The
motion prevailed 15-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz,
Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: Rep. Carra.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 269 before the committee:
SB 269
(Sen. Camilleri)
A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled
"Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan,"
by amending section 135 (MCL 259.135), as
amended by 1982 PA 466.
Tyler Morawa, representing the office of Senator Camilleri, testified in support of SB 269.
Questions and discussions followed.
Amber Hunt and Scott Roberts, representing the Wayne County Airport Authority - DTW,
testified in support of SB 269. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 269, but did not wish to
speak:
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Representative Outman moved to report out SB 269 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
15-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie,
Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Miller and Wilson.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Grant.
The Chair laid SB 532 before the committee:
SB 532
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section
803i (MCL 257.803i), as amended by 2022 PA
143.
Nick Haas, representing the office of Senator Cherry, testified in support of SB 532. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 532, but did not wish to speak:
Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State.
The Chair laid HB 5175 and HB 5176 before the committee:
HB 5175
(Rep. Carra)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act
to provide for the classification of all public
roads, streets, and highways in this state, and
for the revision of that classification and for
additions to and deletions from each
classification; to set up and establish the
Michigan transportation fund; to provide for
the deposits in the Michigan transportation
fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and
motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and
administration of the fund for transportation
purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel
for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists,
pedestrians, and other legal users of roads,
streets, and highways; to set up and establish
the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund
and administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain
businesses; to provide for the continuing
review of transportation needs within the state;
to authorize the state transportation
commission, counties, cities, and villages to
borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges
of funds for transportation purposes; to
authorize counties to advance funds for the
payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to
provide for the limitations, payment,
retirement, and security of the bonds and
pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax
levies by counties and townships for county
roads; to authorize contributions by townships
for county roads; to provide for the
establishment and administration of the state
trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and
certain other funds; to provide for the deposits
in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and
certain other funds of money raised by specific
taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of
public transportation functions and criteria; to
define the purposes for which Michigan
transportation funds may be allocated; to
provide for Michigan transportation fund
grants; to provide for review and approval of
transportation programs; to provide for
submission of annual legislative requests and
reports; to provide for the establishment and
functions of certain advisory entities; to
provide for conditions for grants; to provide
for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
agencies and officials; to provide for the
making of loans for transportation purposes by
the state transportation department and for the
receipt and repayment by local units and
agencies of those loans from certain specified
sources; to investigate and study the tolling of
roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to
247.675) by adding section 13c.
HB 5176
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act
to provide for the classification of all public
roads, streets, and highways in this state, and
for the revision of that classification and for
additions to and deletions from each
classification; to set up and establish the
Michigan transportation fund; to provide for
the deposits in the Michigan transportation
fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and
motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the Michigan
transportation fund and the use and
administration of the fund for transportation
purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel
for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists,
pedestrians, and other legal users of roads,
streets, and highways; to set up and establish
the truck safety fund; to provide for the
allocation of funds from the truck safety fund
and administration of the fund for truck safety
purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan
truck safety commission; to establish certain
standards for road contracts for certain
businesses; to provide for the continuing
review of transportation needs within the state;
to authorize the state transportation
commission, counties, cities, and villages to
borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges
of funds for transportation purposes; to
authorize counties to advance funds for the
payment of deficiencies necessary for the
payment of bonds issued under this act; to
provide for the limitations, payment,
retirement, and security of the bonds and
pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax
levies by counties and townships for county
roads; to authorize contributions by townships
for county roads; to provide for the
establishment and administration of the state
trunk line fund, local bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and
certain other funds; to provide for the deposits
in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund,
comprehensive transportation fund, and
certain other funds of money raised by specific
taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of
public transportation functions and criteria; to
define the purposes for which Michigan
transportation funds may be allocated; to
provide for Michigan transportation fund
grants; to provide for review and approval of
transportation programs; to provide for
submission of annual legislative requests and
reports; to provide for the establishment and
functions of certain advisory entities; to
provide for conditions for grants; to provide
for the issuance of bonds and notes for
transportation purposes; to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
agencies and officials; to provide for the
making of loans for transportation purposes by
the state transportation department and for the
receipt and repayment by local units and
agencies of those loans from certain specified
sources; to investigate and study the tolling of
roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending
sections 11, 12, and 13 (MCL 247.661,
247.662, and 247.663), section 11 as amended
by 2015 PA 175, section 12 as amended by
2023 PA 248, and section 13 as amended by
2020 PA 153.
Representative Carra testified in support of HB 5175 and HB 5176. Questions and discussions
followed.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5175 and HB 5176. Questions and
discussions followed.
Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Transportation and Infrastructure Association,
testified in opposition to HB 5175 and HB 5176. Questions and discussions followed.
Steve Waalkes, representing the Michigan Concrete Association, testified in opposition to HB
5175 and HB 5176. Questions and discussions followed.
Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association, testified in opposition to HB 5175 and HB
5176. Questions and discussions followed.
Brett Stanton, representing the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan, testified in opposition
to HB 5175.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5175 and HB 5176, but did not wish to
speak:
Troy Hagon, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan.
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5175, but did not wish to speak:
Doug Needham, representing the Michigan Aggregates Association.
Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representative Herzberg from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at
1:21 PM.
Representative Pat Outman, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


location: Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

evidence_text:
The Committee on Regulatory Affairs submitted the following:

Meeting held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building

Present: Senators Moss (C), Polehanki, McCann, Wojno, Santana, Hertel and Singh

Absent: Senators Hauck, Webber, Lauwers and Bellino


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MEMBERS:
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5600 BINSFELD OFFICE BUILDING
P.O. BOX 30036
LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7536
PHONE: (517) 373-0990
DRAFT
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
December 16, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Appropriations Subcommittee on DHHS was
scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room of the 3rd
Floor.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.. The Chair instructed the Clerk to call the roll. At that time,
the following members were present: Chair Santana, Sen.(s) Cherry, Irwin, Bayer, Outman, Huizenga, Hauck
and Theis.
The Chair entertained a motion by Senator Cherry, supported by Senator Bayer, to adopt the meeting minutes
from June 24, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding Michigan SNAP Payment Error Rate
Reduction:
David Knezek, Chief Operating Officer for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
At 9:09 a.m., Senator Cavanagh entered the meeting.
At 9:11 a.m., Senator Klinefelt entered the meeting.
There being no further business before the committee, the Chair made a motion, supported by Senator Cherry,
to adjourn the committee at 9:57 a.m. Without objection, the committee was adjourned.


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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 16, 2025
A meeting of the Senate Committee on Appropriations was scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at
11:00 a.m., in the Harry T. Gast Appropriations Room on the 3rd Floor of the Capitol building.
The agenda summary is as follows:
1. Testimony regarding the recently cancelled 2025 work projects. .
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:10a.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, Bumstead, Albert, Damoose, Huizenga, Outman, and Theis,
a quorum was present.
The Chair made a motion, supported by Sen. Bumstead, to adopt the committee meeting minutes from
December 9, 2025. Without objection, the minutes were adopted.
The Chair invited the following individuals to present testimony regarding cancelled work projects:
Ingham ISD, Superintendent Jason Mellema
Lansing Schools, Superintendent Ben Schuldinger:
RX Kids, Dr. Mona Hanna
Flint Schools, Superintendent Kevelin Jones
Downriver Community Conference, Jazmine Danci
Downriver Mutual Aid, Bob Matthews
Natural Resources Defense Council, Abby Clark
Sen. Chang
Hamtramck Fire Department, Chief Matt Wyszczelski
Sen. Polehanki
Canton Township, Supervisor Anne Marie Graham Hudak
Michigan Community College Association, Brandy Johnson
SRSLY Dexter, Chrissie Kremzier
Wayne State College of Nursing, Dr. Ramona Benkert
Wigs for Kids, Maggie Varney
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.
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Date Adopted by Committee:


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 17,
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 December 10, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5044 before the committee:
HB 5044
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to
380.1852) by adding section 1178b.
Michele Eaddy, representing the Thrun Law Firm, testified in opposition to HB 5044. Questions
and discussions followed.
Olivia Ponte, Legislative Liaison for the Michigan Department of Education, Rebecca McIntyre,
Assistant Director of the Michigan Department of Education & Amy Matthews, Director,
Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) Project, gave an overview presentation of the
guidelines for ABA Therapy in schools. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5044, but did not wish to speak:
Randall Swanson.
Angela Khater.
Steven Donatelli, representing Akoya Behavioral Health.
Michael Tomak, representing Pavo Behavioral Therapy, LLC.
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 Wilson explained the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 5154.
Representative Wilson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5154. The motion did not prevail
4-0-7:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5154 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov.
Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
11:56 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, December 17,
2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin,
Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.
Absent: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley.
Excused: Reps. Whitsett and Neeley.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 413 before the committee:
SB 413
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 18221,
18223, 18233, and 18237 (MCL 333.18221,
333.18223, 333.18233, and 333.18237),
section 18221 as amended by 2006 PA 395,
section 18223 as amended by 2018 PA 24,
section 18233 as amended by 1994 PA 234,
and section 18237 as amended by 1998 PA
496.
Bill Drake, representing the Office of Senator Wojno, joined by Teresa Goscicki, representing the
Michigan Psychological Association Master's Committee, testified in support of SB 413.
Questions and discussion followed.
Mary Clark, representing the Michigan Psychological Association Master's Committee, testified
in support of SB 413. Questions and discussions followed.
Joshua Turchon, PhD, representing himself, testified in opposition to SB 413. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 413, but did not wish to speak:
Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Dr. Kristen Votruba, representing the Michigan Psychological Association.
Stephanie Szymas, representing Mosaic Counseling Services.
The Chair laid HB 5150 before the committee:
HB 5150
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16204,
16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and 18709
(MCL 333.16204, 333.16344, 333.18701,
333.18703, 333.18707, and 333.18709),
section 16204 as amended by 2005 PA 273
and sections 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and
18709 as added by 2004 PA 3, and by adding
sections 18710 and 18712.
Representative Thompson, joined by Steven Hamick and Nicholas Prush, representing the
Michigan Society for Respiratory Care, testified in support of HB 5150. Questions and discussion
followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5150, but did not wish to speak:
Alex Seasock, representing Memorial Healthcare.
The Chair laid HB 4910 before the committee:
HB 4910
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16653
(MCL 333.16653), as added by 2018 PA 463,
and by adding section 16650.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4910, but did not wish to speak:
Mark Ashley, representing Delta Dental.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4910. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4910 with recommendation that the substitute
(H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz,
St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4932 before the committee:
HB 4932
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17731
(MCL 333.17731), as amended by 2014 PA
285.
Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 4932. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4932, but did not wish to speak:
Griff Drew, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid a presentation on Sleep Deprivation before the committee.
Dr. Vishaz Saini, 2024 President of the Michigan Academy of Sleep Medicine, joined by Dr.
Hanne Hoffmann, representing Michigan State University, and Dr. Lily Yau, representing
Michigan State University Psychology, gave a presentation on Sleep Deprivation. Questions and
discussion followed.
Representative Prestin moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett and Neeley from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at
10:28 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 17,
2025
Noon.
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Insurance was called to order by Chair Harris.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 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.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5298. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter,
Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendment to HB 5298:
1. Amend page 5, line 18, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of
the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 4576.
(b) House Bill No. 5299.".
Representative Fitzgerald explained the amendment.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5298. The motion did not prevail
3-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer and Schuette.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5298 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 7-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer and Schuette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald.
Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendment to HB 5299:
1. Amend page 4, line 16, by striking out all of enacting section 1 and inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless all of the following bills of
the 103rd Legislature are enacted into law:
(a) House Bill No. 4576.
(b) House Bill No. 5298.".
Representative Fitzgerald explained the amendment.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5299. The motion did not prevail
3-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald.
Nays: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer and Schuette.
Pass: None.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5299 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer and Schuette.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald.
The Chair laid HB 5380, HB 5381, HB 5382, HB 5383, HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386 before
the committee:
HB 5380
(Rep. Tisdel)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4665 (MCL 500.4665), as added by 2008 PA
29.
HB 5381
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4601 (MCL 500.4601), as amended by 2016
PA 276.
HB 5382
(Rep. Young)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4731 (MCL 500.4731), as added by 2008 PA
29.
HB 5383
(Rep. Neyer)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4705 (MCL 500.4705), as added by 2008 PA
29.
HB 5384
(Rep. Brenda Carter)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4667 (MCL 500.4667), as added by 2008 PA
29.
HB 5385
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending section
4603 (MCL 500.4603), as added by 2008 PA
29.
HB 5386
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
4621 and 4625 (MCL 500.4621 and
500.4625), section 4621 as amended by 2018
PA 397 and section 4625 as added by 2008 PA
29.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5298 and HB 5299, but did not wish to
speak:
Kevin A. McKinney, representing the Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5380, HB 5381, HB 5382, HB 5383, HB
5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386, but did not wish to speak:
Ken Ross, representing John Hancock.
Ken Morin, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan.
David Zyble, representing Jackson National Life.
Jenny Geis, representing the Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified in support
of HB 5380, HB 5381, HB 5382, HB 5383, HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386.
Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 5380, HB 5381, HB 5382, HB 5383, HB 5384,
HB 5385 and HB 5386.
Representative Brenda Carter testified in support of HB 5380, HB 5381, HB 5382, HB 5383, HB
5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386.
Joseph Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services,
testified in support of HB 5380, HB 5381, HB 5382, HB 5383, HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386.
Gregory Nowakowski, representing Honigman, testified in support of HB 5380, HB 5381, HB
5382, HB 5383, HB 5384, HB 5385 and HB 5386. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 12:40
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 17,
2025
10:30 AM
Room 521, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chair Lightner.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone
Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with 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).
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5316, but did not wish to speak:
Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 5314 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
7-3-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Hope, Breen and Scott.
Pass: None.
Representative Breen offered the following amendment to HB 5315:
1. Amend page 2, following line 11, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4576 of the
103rd Legislature is enacted into law.".
Representative Scott moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5315. The motion did not prevail
4-7-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Nays: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5315 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 5316 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 7-4-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette.
Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140 before the committee:
HB 4138
(Rep. DeSana)
A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled
"Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending
sections 1908, 2529, and 2559 (MCL
600.1908, 600.2529, and 600.2559), as
amended by 2023 PA 35.
HB 4139
(Rep. DeSana)
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 2, 2b, 5b, and 8 (MCL 28.422,
28.422b, 28.425b, and 28.428), as amended by
2023 PA 37.
HB 4140
(Rep. DeSana)
A bill to repeal 2023 PA 38, entitled "Extreme
risk protection order act," (MCL 691.1801 to
691.1821).
Representative DeSana testified in support of HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140. Questions and
discussions followed.
Nick Buggia, representing the NRA, testified in support of HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140.
Questions and discussions followed.
Brenden Boudreau, representing the Great Lakes Gun Rights, testified in support of HB 4138, HB
4139 and HB 4140.
Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4138, HB 4139 and
HB 4140. Questions and discussions followed.
Dean G. Greenblatt, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4138, HB 4139
and HB 4140. Questions and discussions followed.
Casey Armitage, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4138, HB 4139
and HB 4140.
Steve Dulan, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, testified in
support of HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140.
Kelly Dillaha, representing End Gun Violence Michigan and Red Wine & Blue, testified in
opposition to HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140.
Deputy Chief Aaron Huguley, representing the Southfield Police Department, testified in
opposition to HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB
4140, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Eddie Kabacinski, representing the Second Amendment.
Steve Conley, representing himself.
Marcy Jonkovich, representing Women for Gun Rights.
Rob Rodriguez, representing Livingston County.
Bruce Watson, representing himself.
Jason Dye, representing We the People.
Marcy Grzywacz, representing herself.
Gregory O'Neill, representing himself.
Anthony Hudson, representing himself.
Cindy Twichell, Constitution Coach, representing the Patriot Academy.
Mark A. White, representing himself.
Brett McDonald, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4138, HB 4139 and
HB 4140, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Pam Leidlein, representing herself.
Rebecca Kasen, representing the Women's Center of Greater Lansing.
Selene Koremenos-Tsebelis, representing Students Demand Action.
Alison Shih, representing Everytown for Gun Safety.
Kazia Kelly, representing Moms Demand Action.
Eli Savit, representing the Washtenaw County Prosecutor.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140, but did
not wish to speak:
Linda Danders, representing Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense.
Sean Holihan, representing Giffords.
Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence.
Mackenzie Rittenberg, representing Red Wine & Blue.
Nicole Breadon, representing Red Wine & Blue.
Megan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program.
Tammy Warren, representing herself.
Shirley Gail Brusseau, representing the Fountain St. Church.
Abbie Kozel, representing Red Wine & Blue.
Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Olivia Hummer, representing GLAMS.
Margaret A. Judge, representing GLAMS.
Iris B. Lagrou, representing Moms Demand Action.
Janet John, representing End Gun Violence MI.
James F. Peggs, representing Physicians for Prevention of Gun Violence.
Gavin Ford, representing Students Demand Action.
Marissa Ford, representing Students Demand Action.
Skye Thietten, representing End Gun Violence MI.
Genevieve Peters Scott, representing herself.
Connie Teschler, representing Moms Demand Action.
Linda Melaragni, representing herself.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4138, HB 4139 and HB 4140, but did not
wish to speak:
John Fenger, representing himself and MY2AEDU.
Hassan Hassan, representing himself.
Russell Mason, representing himself.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4138 and HB 4139, but did not wish to
speak:
Trudy Bower, representing Moms Demand Action.
Janice Hardwick, representing GLAMS.
Gail Duncan, representing the Moms Demand Action.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4139 and HB 4140, but did not wish to
speak:
Saylor Reinders, representing End Gun Violence Michigan.
Maya Manuel, representing End Gun Violence in Michigan.
Rick Omilian, representing Kalamazoo Moms Demand Action.
Ann Anderson, representing herself.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at
11:57 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 17,
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, Foreman and Myers-Phillips.
Absent: Reps. Arbit and Wooden.
Excused: Reps. Arbit and Wooden.
Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 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 Weiss offered the following amendment to HB 4445:
1. Amend page 5, following line 12, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4576 of
the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.".
Representative Weiss spoke to the amendment.
Representative Weiss moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4445. The motion did not prevail
5-8-2:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Myers-Phillips.
Nays: Reps. St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak and
Fairbairn.
Pass: Reps. Martin and Wortz.
Representative Wortz moved to report out HB 4445 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-5-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak,
Fairbairn and Wortz.
Nays: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Myers-Phillips.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid the presentation by Rigero Inc. of Plymouth, MI on Technology for Nutrient
Management and Recovery for Lakes and Ponds before the committee.
Roy Cole and Rich Baum, representing Rigero Inc., provided a presentation on their technology
for nutrient management and recovery for lakes and ponds. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representatives Arbit 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 1:02
PM.
Representative David Martin, Chair
Dakota Soda
Acting Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
REP. MIKE HOADLEY
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 18, 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 and Tate.
Absent: Rep. Coffia.
Excused: Rep. Coffia.
Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 11, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 27 before the committee:
SB 27
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 2006 PA 317, entitled "An act
to create certain entities in the Michigan
strategic fund; to impose certain duties and
responsibilities on those entities and on certain
state employees and public employees; and to
repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending
section 2 (MCL 125.1972), as amended by
2010 PA 337.
Collin Fowler, representing the Office of Senator Klinefelt, testified in support of SB 27.
Representative Brixie explained the proposed substitute (H-1) for SB 27.
Representative Brixie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 27. The motion did not prevail 3-6-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Grant, Brixie and Tate.
Nays: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole and St. Germaine.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoyer moved to report out SB 27 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
10-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant,
Brixie and Tate.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5168 and HB 5169 before the committee:
HB 5168
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax
act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding
section 4mm.
HB 5169
(Rep. Meerman)
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled
"General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to
205.78) by adding section 4mm.
Representative Snyder and Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 5168 and HB 5169.
Questions and discussions followed.
Jennifer Owens, representing Lakeshore Advantage, testified in support of HB 5168 and HB 5169.
Scott Corrin, representing the Dairy Farmers of America, testified in support of HB 5168 and HB
5169. Questions and discussions followed.
Sheila Burkhardt and Joe Diglio, representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association, testified
in support of HB 5168 and HB 5169. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5168 and HB 5169, but did not wish to
speak:
Rachel Gorman, representing the Muskegon Chamber of Commerce.
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Randy Thelen, representing Economic Development Leaders for Michigan.
Cathy Brubaker-Clarke, representing Greater Muskegon Economic Development.
Stephanie Szymas, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association.
Christine Simon, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce.
John Boothroyd, representing the Michigan Sugar Company.
Jason Wadaga, representing the Michigan Dairy Foods Association.
Mark Eisenbarth, representing Muskegon County.
Patrick Waterman, representing Ottawa County.
Ben Steyek, representing the Michigan Soybean Association.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5169, but did not wish to speak:
John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.
Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.
Representative DeBoyer moved to excuse Representative Coffia from the meeting. There being no
objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at
11:33 AM.
Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


location: Room 307, House Office Building

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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 18, 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 December 11, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 304 before the committee:
SB 304
(Sen. Damoose)
A bill to amend 1899 LA 437, entitled "An act
to vacate the Township of Holmes and Village
of Mackinac in Mackinac County, State of
Michigan, and to Incorporate the City of
Mackinac Island in said Mackinac County," by
amending section 1 of chapter IX and section 1
of chapter XVI; and to provide for a
referendum.
Senator Damoose testified in support of SB 304.
Dr. Ted Bolema, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in opposition to SB
304.
Mike Cavanagh and Dennis Cawthorne, representing the City of Mackinac Island, testified in
support of SB 304. Questions and discussions followed.
Sonny Koch, representing the Americans for Prosperity Michigan, testified in opposition to SB
304.
Steven Liedel, representing Shepler's Incorporated, testified in opposition to SB 304. Questions
and discussions followed.
Mark Ware, representing Mission Point Resort, testified in support of SB 304. Questions and
discussions followed.
Tim Hygh, representing Mackinac Island, testified in support of SB 304. Questions and
discussions followed.
Landen Chulski testified in opposition to SB 304. Questions and discussions followed.
Lance Elliot Griffin testified in opposition to SB 304.
Katherine Brussard testified in opposition to SB 304.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with no position on SB 304, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Michael Farage.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 304, but did not wish to speak:
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Kelli Saunders, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Frank Foster, representing the Grand Hotel.
The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to SB 304, but due to the
time constraints were unable to speak:
Angie Morthland, representing the Mackinaw Area Historical Society, Mackinaw Woman's
Club, Mackinaw City Area Arts Council, Mackinaw City Park Board.
John Lemanski, a Mackinaw City Council Trustee.
Kelsey Gamble, a Mackinaw City Resident.
Lisa Rivera, a Mackinaw City Resident.
Chuck Ball, the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce Director, and the Mackinaw City
Planning Commission Vice President.
Jeff Metternich, a Mackinaw City Planning Commission trustee, and Shepler’s Boat Captain.
Sandy Planisek, representing the Mackinaw City Newspaper.
Jeff Curth, the Mackinaw City School Superintendent.
George Ranville, the Mackinaw City Council, Pro-Tem, Business Owner.
Jim Tamlyn, representing the Mackinaw City Lighthouse Society President, a Mackinaw City
Planning Commission Trustee, and Former Emmet County Commissioner.
Jim Draze, a St. Ignace Resident.
Kathy Paquet, a Mackinaw City Council Trustee.
Patrick Marshall, a Mackinaw City Business Owner.
Tom Chastain, the Mackinaw City American Legion, Commander.
Phil Siebigteroth, a Mackinaw City Planning Commission trustee.
Danny Ranville, representing the Biere de Mac Brew Works, a Mackinac City Planning
Commissioner, and a member of the Mackinac City Chamber of Commerce.
Dean Martin, the Village of Mackinaw City, Manager.
Cyndi Twichell.
Tim Ross.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
10:30 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 18, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant.
Absent: Reps. Wendzel, Whitsett, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Excused: Reps. Wendzel, Whitsett, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 11, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
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 Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4897. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4897 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 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4898. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4898 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 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4907. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4907 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 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
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.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5206 with recommendation that the bill be referred
to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati offered the following amendment to HB 5207:
1. Amend page 4, following line 27, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless House Bill No. 4576 of
the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.".
Representative Aragona moved to adopt the amendment to HB 5207. The motion did not prevail
4-8-1:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant.
Nays: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas and Thompson.
Pass: Rep. Linting.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5207 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Neyer moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel, Whitsett, Neeley and
Dievendorf from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous
consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at
9:28 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 15, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Government Operations was called to order by Chair BeGole.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 18, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219 before the committee:
HB 5217
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade
A milk law of 2001," by amending sections 30
and 68 (MCL 288.500 and 288.538), as
amended by 2008 PA 136.
HB 5218
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled
"Manufacturing milk law of 2001," by
amending sections 111 and 136 (MCL 288.671
and 288.696), as amended by 2008 PA 147,
and by adding section 70a.
HB 5219
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending sections 1107, 1109, and
6140 (MCL 289.1107, 289.1109, and
289.6140), section 1107 as amended by 2016
PA 188, section 1109 as amended by 2018 PA
92, and section 6140 as added by 2007 PA 114,
and by adding sections 4102a and 4102b.
Representative Maddock, Chelsie Boles, and Ashley Armstrong testified in support of HB 5217,
HB 5218 and HB 5219. Questions and discussions followed.
Rick Hitchcock testified in support of HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219. Questions and discussions
followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219, but did
not wish to speak:
Jason Wadaga, representing the Michigan Dairy Foods Association.
Jackie Klippenstein and Scott Corrin, representing Dairy Farmers of America.
Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.
Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Mike Witkowski, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.
Sheila Burkhardt, representing the Michigan Milk Producers Association.
Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB 5219, but did not
wish to speak:
Judith Robare.
Morgen Baer.
Isaac Tobin.
Christine Gordon.
Lorraine Beavon.
Rick Steiger.
Paul Walker.
Bonnie Lorenz.
Dean Hauersperger.
Vickye Harvey.
Shelby Zehnder.
Markita Henige.
Thomas Rollman.
Steve von Dobschutz.
Terry Neumann.
Jill Brege.
Maurita Gregor.
James Barker.
Heather Buffone.
Michael Goergen.
Erin Johnson.
Carla Karel.
Jaclyn De Lyon.
Denise Martineau.
Paul Jandermoa.
Ben Reck.
Matthew Wixey.
Megan Hogan.
James Tobin.
Karen Murphy.
Dianne Tobin.
Ganesh Kumar.
Kate Porter.
Roderik Arnson.
Gibson Tobin.
TJ Mendiola.
David Herkowitz.
Makenzie Sylvester.
Eli Tobin.
McKenna Moulton.
Ben Moulton.
Carrie Tobin.
Jill Sharbono.
Timothy Bell.
Susan Wascha.
Sherri Throop.
Travis Peitz.
Adrienne Bryan.
Ellen Tobin.
Joe Drossos.
Jerry Throop.
Sarah Embree.
Michelle Harmondy.
Cathy Bethel.
Nicole Asher.
Gregory Guy.
John Soper.
Charles Embree.
Steven Byle.
Ana Maria Tutulan.
Rick Embree Jr..
Elizabeth Crabtree.
Marc Palazzo.
Margaret Walsh.
David Micoff.
Paul Heimerdinger.
Leah Kaschalk.
Serita Oates.
David Dunayczan.
Theresa Conarty.
Kristy DeVos.
Brandon Johnson.
Jennifer Cicotte.
Carol Socks-Parker.
Kimberly Schmitt.
Judy Huffman.
Marybeth Durland.
Christine Landaal.
Lynn Tapper.
Samantha Bowers.
Tracy Stokes.
William Watson.
Linda Nash.
Teresa Gregor.
Connie Demkowicz.
Stephen Barry.
Sarah Hewines.
Kelly Embree.
Nicole Koop.
Linda Dehordt.
Richard Embree.
Melissa Wagner.
Carolyn Armstrong.
Kristen Nelson-Zyrek.
Dennis Wasko.
Stephen Walsh.
Misty Kirkconnell.
Mandy Jenkins.
Erin Sich.
Sierra Turman.
Kelly Sheldon.
Wendy Smith.
Julie Acosta.
Kevin Dolan.
Robert Boles.
Karen Vanderdonck.
Lucas Brill.
Gregory Wojciak.
Terra Miller.
Carol Oudsema.
Gayle Boles.
Mark Cicotte.
Marcus Delamerced.
Brandon Embree.
Kendall Tewell.
Ken Kemske.
Steven Adams.
John Servino Gawaran.
Amanda Babcock.
Jacquelynn Arnold.
Sherry Middaugh.
Madison Asher.
Diane Coleman-Rogers.
Panagiota Thanasas.
Noam Grunes.
Christine Brill.
Kathie Sigmon.
Bonita Esch.
Scott Anson.
Kimberly Harsh.
Debbie Hogan.
Vera Embree.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5217, HB 5218 and HB
5219, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak:
Jesse Meerman, representing Green Pastures.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:44
AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Edward Sleeper
Committee Clerk
esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati
and Herzberg.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 16, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4361 before the committee:
HB 4361
(Rep. Phil Green)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to
provide for the regulation and control of public
and certain private utilities and other services
affected with a public interest within this state;
to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to
provide for licensing; to include municipally
owned utilities and other providers of energy
under certain provisions of this act; to create a
public service commission and to prescribe
and define its powers and duties; to abolish the
Michigan public utilities commission and to
confer the powers and duties vested by law on
the public service commission; to provide for
the powers and duties of certain state
governmental officers and entities; to provide
for the continuance, transfer, and completion
of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish
automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit
certain rate increases without notice and
hearing; to qualify residential energy
conservation programs permitted under state
law for certain federal exemption; to create a
fund; to encourage the utilization of resource
recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and
practices of providers of energy; to allow for
the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce
rates; to provide for appeals; to provide
appropriations; to declare the effect and
purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"
by amending section 10p (MCL 460.10p), as
amended by 2016 PA 341.
Representative Green testified in support of HB 4361. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4361, but did not wish to speak:
John Kran, representing the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association.
Winston Feeholey, representing DTE.
The Chair laid HB 4910 before the committee:
HB 4910
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16653
(MCL 333.16653), as added by 2018 PA 463,
and by adding section 16650.
Representative Borton testified in support of HB 4910. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4910. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4910 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4501 before the committee:
HB 4501
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,"
by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as
amended by 2023 PA 166.
Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4501. Questions and discussions followed.
Dereck Sova and Claire Patterson, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, testified in
support of HB 4501. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4501, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 4593 before the committee:
HB 4593
(Rep. Bierlein)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 16608
(MCL 333.16608), as amended by 2021 PA
12.
Representative Bierlein testified in support of HB 4593. Questions and discussions followed.
Bill Sullivan, representing the Michigan Dental Association, testified in support of HB 4593.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4593, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Association of Orthodontists.
The Chair laid HB 4981 before the committee:
HB 4981
(Rep. Fairbairn)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16281,
16905, 18101, 18105, 18106, 18111, 18114,
and 18117 (MCL 333.16281, 333.16905,
333.18101, 333.18105, 333.18106,
333.18111, 333.18114, and 333.18117),
section 16281 as added and section 18117 as
amended by 1998 PA 496, section 16905 as
amended by 2006 PA 388, sections 18101 and
18111 as amended and sections 18106 and
18114 as added by 2019 PA 96, and section
18105 as amended by 2006 PA 429.
Representative Fairbairn testified in support of HB 4981.
Carol Berger, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association, testified in
support of HB 4981. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4981, but did not wish to speak:
Sara Schaeffer, representing the Michigan Licensed Professional Counselors Association.
Duane Breijak, representing the National Association of Social Workers.
The Chair laid HB 4855 before the committee:
HB 4855
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 43510 (MCL
324.43510), as amended by 2013 PA 108.
Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4855. Questions and discussions followed.
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 and Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4897, HB 4898, and
HB 4907. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4897, HB 4898, and HB 4907, but did not
wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4897. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4897 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4898. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4898 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4907. The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4907 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4679 before the committee:
HB 4679
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled
"Weights and measures act," by amending
sections 10 and 28c (MCL 290.610 and
290.628c), section 28c as amended by 2022
PA 273.
Representative Liberati testified in support of HB 4679.
Scott Irwin, representing, Delux Rental, testified in support of HB 4679. Questions and
discussions followed.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4679 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
9-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and
Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4896 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.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4896. The motion prevailed 6-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4896 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 6-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4896, but did not wish to speak:
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
The Chair laid HB 4925 before the committee:
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 Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4925. The motion prevailed 6-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4925 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 6-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4925, but did not wish to speak:
Karlene Katola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
11:15 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov


location: Room 352, State Capitol Building

evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
REP. ANN BOLLIN
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 352, State Capitol
Building
The House Committee on Appropriations was called to order by Chair Bollin.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller,
Slagh, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers,
Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and
Longjohn.
Absent: Rep. VanWoerkom.
Excused: Rep. VanWoerkom.
At 9:04 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:20 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid an Overview of the Rural Health Transformation Program before the committee.
Senior Deputy Director Beth Nagel, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human
Services, provided a presentation on the Rural Health Transformation Program. Questions and
discussions followed.
Kent Dell, representing the Michigan House Fiscal Agency, testified on the Rural Health
Transformation Program.
Ben Frederick, representing Memorial Healthcare, Lauren LaPine-Ray, representing the Michigan
Health and Hospitals Association, Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health
Association of Michigan, and Phillip Bergquist, representing the Michigan Primary Care
Association, all testified on the Rural Health Transformation Program. Questions and discussions
followed.
Representative Beson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 10, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
Representative Longjohn moved to excuse Representative VanWoerkom 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 10:43
AM.
Representative Ann Bollin, Chair
Dakota Soda
Committee Clerk
dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
REP. NANCY DEBOER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
10:30 AM
Room 327, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Education and Workforce was called to order by Chair DeBoer.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, Weiss and
Byrnes.
Absent: Reps. Paquette and Wilson.
Excused: Reps. Paquette and Wilson.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 17, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid a presentation on Literacy before the committee.
Alicia Urbain, Vice President of Government and Legal Affairs for the Michigan Association of
Public-School Academies, gave a presentation of the topic of literacy. Questions and discussion
followed.
The Chair laid HB 5364 before the committee:
HB 5364
(Rep. Johnsen)
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The
revised school code," by amending section
1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016
PA 170.
Representative Johnsen testified in support of HB 5364.
William Wagner, the Founder and President Emeritus of Salt & Light Global and a former Federal
Judge, testified in support of HB 5364.
David Kallman, representing the Kallman Legal Group, testified in support of HB 5364. Questions
and discussions followed.
Eileen McNeil, representing Citizens for Traditional Values, testified in support of HB 5364.
Questions and discussions followed.
Kristin Lee, representing Citizens Defending Freedom, testified in support of HB 5364. Questions
and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5364, but did not wish to speak:
Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network.
Martha Avina.
Michelle Rich.
Sheryl Picard, representing the Plymouth Canton School Board.
Eileen McNeil, representing Citizens for Traditional Value.
Ron Picard.
Eveline Ritter.
Shannon Ciecko, representing Moms for Liberty-Wayne County.
Hal Wolfe.
Cathy Griffin.
Francia Morello.
Deanna Bower.
Ellen L.
Alberta Borneo.
Barbara VanSyckel.
Pamela Zeller.
Warren & Kathleen Vasold.
Nancy Carpenter.
Brenda Grabow.
Elizabeth Rozmarniewicz.
Ilona and Tim Rugg.
Tammy VanderWeide.
Deb Withee.
Kimberly Stephens.
Patrick and Linda Butler.
Dan & Amy Brown.
Pati Starr.
Jason Rogers.
Courtney Bogue.
Rachel Beckwith.
Tara McCulley.
Amy Lyons.
Kathy Flowers.
Pamela Williams.
Kirk Laskowski.
Katie Zeilenga.
Lesley Bates.
Kimberly Staelgraeve.
Kori Glentzer.
Barry Mugridge.
Claudia Frenette.
Carol Brown.
Mary Grace Braatz.
Connie McDonald.
Katherine Bussard & William Wagner, representing Salt & Light Global.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5364, but did not wish to speak:
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.
Alexandra Stramm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.
Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and
Administrators.
Representative Linting moved to excuse Representatives Paquette and Wilson from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at
11:37 AM.
Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair
Brittany Middaugh
Committee Clerk
bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text:
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY
REP. CURTIS VANDERWALL
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Health Policy was called to order by Chair VanderWall.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St.
Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Absent: Reps. Schmaltz and Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Schmaltz and Whitsett.
Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 17, 2025. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4934 before the committee:
HB 4934
(Rep. Frisbie)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 18223
(MCL 333.18223), as amended by 2018 PA
24.
Representative Frisbie testified in support of HB 4934.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4934, but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The Chair laid HB 4412, HB 4413, HB 4414 and SB 501 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.
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.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4412 and HB 4413,
but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Dorsha Magee, representing herself.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4412, HB 4413 and HB 4414, but did not
wish to speak:
Cody Oberly-Ball, representing the Emergency Nurses Association.
Marianne Huff, representing the Mental Health Association of Michigan.
Representative Meerman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4412. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak,
Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4412 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak,
Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4413 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak,
Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 4414 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak,
Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 501, but did not wish to speak:
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Representative Bierlein moved to report out SB 501 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
13-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak,
Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 9:25 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 9:27 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5455 before the committee:
HB 5455
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 16189.
Representative Linting testified in support of HB 5455. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5455, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health- Michigan.
Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.
Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons Michigan.
Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians.
Kris Kraff, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Ashley Christian, representing Henry Ford Health.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
Dr. Sara Chakel, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians.
Dr. Eric Reilly, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists.
Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.
Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5455 with recommendation that the bill be
referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, St. Germaine, Bohnak,
Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4899 before the committee:
HB 4899
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 17213
(MCL 333.17213), as added by 2007 PA 19.
Emma Paddock, representing the Office of Representative Thompson, testified in support of HB
4899. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4899, but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The Chair laid HB 4921 before the committee:
HB 4921
(Rep. Jenkins-Arno)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211)
by adding section 16613.
Josh Haley, representing the Office of Representative Jenkins-Arno, testified in support of HB
4921.
Dr. Craig Spangler, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 4921. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4921, but did not wish to speak:
Manny Lentine, representing the Council of Michigan Dental Specialties.
Representative Bohnak moved to excuse Representatives Schmaltz and Whitsett from the meeting.
There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at
10:11 AM.
Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair
Hazel Campbell-Crawley
Committee Clerk
hcrawley@house.mi.gov