HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. TYRONE CARTER
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Tyrone Carter.
The Chair requested attendance be called:
Present: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Absent: Rep. Filler.
Excused: Rep. Filler.
Representative Wilson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 23, 2024. There being
no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid SB 544 and SB 545 before the committee:
SB 544
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677)
by adding article 18A.
SB 545
(Sen. Klinefelt)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State
license fee act," (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by
adding section 43a.
Renee Watson, legislative director for Senator Kleinfelt, testified in support of SB 544 and
SB 545.
Paul Gittler, representing Heritage Services, testified in support of SB 544 and SB 545.
Questions and discussion followed.
Jared Rozycki, representing the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, testified in support
of SB 544 and SB 545. Questions and discussion followed.
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs,
testified in support of SB 544 and SB 545. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 544 and SB 545, but did not wish to
speak:
Richie Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan.
Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.
The Chair laid SB 602 before the committee:
SB 602
(Sen. Hertel)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 2501
and 2512 (MCL 339.2501 and 339.2512), as
amended by 2016 PA 502, and by adding section
2512g.
Representative Liberati moved to report out SB 602 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 602, but did not wish to speak:
Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors.
The Chair laid SB 702 before the committee:
SB 702
(Sen. Singh)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 1206,
1209, and 1210 (MCL 339.1206, 339.1209, and
339.1210), as amended by 1997 PA 97.
Alasdair Whitney, representing the Institute for Justice, testified in opposition to SB 702.
Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Scott moved to report out SB 702 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5156 before the committee:
HB 5156
(Rep. Stone)
A bill to amend 2004 PA 403, entitled "Michigan
unarmed combat regulatory act," by amending
sections 10, 11, 33b, and 54a (MCL 338.3610,
338.3611, 338.3633b, and 338.3654a), sections 10
and 11 as amended and section 33b as added by
2015 PA 183 and section 54a as amended by 2017
PA 146, and by adding sections 33e, 52a, and 54b.
Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs,
testified in support of HB 5156.
Representative Mueller moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5156. The motion prevailed
11-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 5156 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 10-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5156, but did not wish to speak:
Anne Morrell, representing the Unarmed Combat Commission.
The Chair laid HB 5683 and HB 5684 before the committee:
HB 5683
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by
adding sections 17011b and 17511b.
HB 5684
(Rep. Liberati)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," by amending sections 1201
and 1210 (MCL 339.1201 and 339.1210), section
1201 as amended by 2020 PA 20 and section 1210
as amended by 1997 PA 97.
Representative Liberati testified in support of HB 5683 and HB 5684.
Rachel Harned, representing Bombshell Salon and Spa and TSPA Holland; and Natasha
Lawson, representing Douglas J, testified in support of HB 5683 and HB 5684.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5683 and HB 5684, but did not wish
to speak:
Amber Vickers, an Oscoda resident.
Samantha Jo Thomason, representing 906 Beauty LLC.
Kimberly Jarzenbowski, representing On Point Spa.
Alexis Williams, representing the Nycole Glow.
Alisha Shumake, representing the More You Glow.
Sierra Frasier, a Grand Rapids resident.
Joyce Qonja, a Northville resident.
Elaina Bogdan, representing the Wax Spa Studio.
Jenny Sullivan, representing Douglas J Salon and Med Spa.
Stacy Wells, representing the L'espirit Academy.
Megan Maksym, representing the Just Posh Esthetic and Massage LLC.
Jordan Poma, representing the Just Posh Esthetics and Massage LLC.
Kristan Sayers, representing the K Bella Hair Studio.
LeeAnn Nanny, a Birmingham resident.
Maeci Stocum, representing the Doll Face Skin Club.
Cathy Tuttle, representing the Coiffeteria Salon.
Lauren Victoria Marcano, representing Douglas J.
Sue Keena-Heirman, representing the Douglas J Aveda Institute.
Renee Suban, representing the Douglas J Companies.
Rukia Hardy, a Bloomfield Hills resident.
Sarah Vail, representing the Avalon Day Spa at Riverview.
Kia Lee, representing the K Vitality Spa.
Rachel Supes, representing the Mother Earth Spa.
Sandra Nasser, a Sterling Heights resident.
Stay Davis, a Plymouth resident.
Rebecca Kildea, representing the Douglas J Institutes.
Stefanie Mueller, representing the Douglas J Aveda Institutes.
Erica Mourad, representing the Douglas J Salon.
Megan Zelinski, representing the Douglas J Institutes.
Mackenzie Meldrum, representing the Michigan Beautician.
Michelle Johnstone, representing the Pink Beach Brows and Pink Beach Academy.
Sabrina Randazzo, representing the Salon 401.
Ellie Pierman, representing the Ellie Taylor Beauty and Alissa Walker LLC.
Megan Butler, representing A Fresh Look LLC.
Britney Kue, representing Detroit Lashes.
Megan Sorenson, representing the JJ Wright's Salon.
Angela Shulaw, representing Bare Confidence Skin.
Chelsea Clay, representing the Moxie Skin Studio.
Kathryn Bean, representing Hand and Stone.
Kate Nyboer, representing the Elevate Salon Institute.
Kathryn Balken, representing the Salon Professional Academy - Holland.
Jessica Wright, representing the JJ Wrights Salon.
Elisabeth Bartram, representing the Chasing Vanity Salon and Medi Spa.
Nikol Taylor, representing the Salon Professional Academy of Holland.
Alissa Walker, representing the Undeniably Boutique - The Kalamazoo Esthetician.
Payton Beamish, representing the Willow & Co Spa.
Julie Jungerheld, representing the Willow & Co Spa.
Lisia Walch, representing Lisa's Electrolysis and Laser.
Amy Palomar, representing the Palomar Spa.
Maggie Barnes, representing the Harrington Salon and Day Spa.
Sophia Sarfi, representing the Face Place Acne + Esthetics.
Maysen Yaw, representing the Reva Salon and Spa.
Heather Miner, representing the Above Average Beauty Skin Spa.
Taliah Danko, representing Sugaring NYC.
Lori Harrington, representing the Harrington Salon and Day Spa.
Michelle Jonker, representing the Roots Salon and Spa.
Michelle Matlock, representing the Mae Marie Spa.
Lindsey Cook, representing LC Spa and Ashiatsu.
Tiffany Reese, representing EpiCentered Skin Care & Waxing.
Cindy Sabo, representing Sabo Skin Care and Massage.
Parminder Kalsi, representing the Skin Studio.
Holly VanderRoest, representing the Identities Salon.
Crystal Langford, representing the Willow & Co Spa.
Ariel Flinn, representing Earthly Esthetics.
Rachel Gulli, representing Rach Gulli Esthetics.
Michaeline Elizabeth Holman, representing Dragonfly Esthetics.
Sanda VandePol, representing the Rouge Salon and Spa.
Mary Rose, representing Allure Skin & Beauty.
Tammy Trew, representing the Douglas J Medspa.
The Chair laid HB 5546 before the committee:
HB 5546
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax
act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding
sections 279 and 679.
Representative Snyder; and Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine
Wholesalers, testified in support of HB 5546. Questions and discussion followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5546, but did not wish to speak:
Derek Bajema, representing the Michigan Soft Drink Association.
Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing the Great Lakes Wine & Spirit.
Tom Emmerich, representing Schupan & Sons.
Nick Kronsbein, representing UBCR LLC.
Chuck Riegle, representing TOMRA.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5546, but did not wish to speak:
Peter Morman, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
At 11:11 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 11:13 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The Chair laid HB 5460 before the committee:
HB 5460
(Rep. Farhat)
A bill to amend 1950 (Ex Sess) PA 27, entitled
"Motor vehicle sales finance act," by amending
sections 12, 13, and 22 (MCL 492.112, 492.113,
and 492.122), section 12 as amended by 1994 PA
2 and section 13 as amended by 2009 PA 231.
Representative Farhat; and Ross Yednock, representing the Michigan Department of
Financial Services, testified in support of HB 5460. Questions and discussion followed.
Representative Grant moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5460. The motion prevailed 14-
0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 5460 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
3). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5460, but did not wish to speak:
Angela Ayers, representing the Ford Motor Company.
Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan.
Representative Aragona moved to excuse Representative Filler from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 11:20 AM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov