HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 11, 2026
9:00 AM
Room 519, House Office
Building
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform was called to order by Chair Aragona.
The Chair requested attendance to be called:
Present: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Rep. Whitsett.
Excused: Rep. Whitsett.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 04, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5033 before the committee:
HB 5033
(Rep. Kelly)
A bill to amend 1937 PA 306, entitled "An act
to promote the safety, welfare, and educational
interests of the people of this state by
regulating the construction, reconstruction,
and remodeling of, and the installation of
certain security devices at, certain public or
private school buildings or additions to those
buildings and by regulating the construction,
reconstruction, and remodeling of, and the
installation of certain security devices at,
buildings leased or acquired for school
purposes; to define the class of buildings
affected by this act; to prescribe the powers
and duties of certain state agencies and
officials; to prescribe penalties for the
violation of this act; and to repeal acts and
parts of acts," by amending section 5a (MCL
388.855a), as amended by 2020 PA 45.
Representative Kelly testified in support of HB 5033. Questions and discussions followed.
John Prescott, representing Success VLC, testified in support of HB 5033. Questions and
discussions followed.
Eric Hoppstock, representing the Berrien RESA, testified in support of HB 5033. Questions and
discussions followed.
Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies, testified in opposition
to HB 5033.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5033, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Frederick, representing the Berrien Springs Public Schools.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5033, but did not wish to speak:
Griff Drew, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
The Chair laid HB 5116 before the committee:
HB 5116
(Rep. Mueller)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 382, entitled
"Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act,"
by amending section 41 (MCL 432.141), as
added by 2019 PA 159.
Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 5116. Questions and discussions followed.
Mike Christopher, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5116. Questions and
discussions followed.
Kim Spalsbury, representing the Grand Ledge Lions Club / MiCGA, testified in support of HB
5116.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5116, but did not wish to speak:
Katharine Hude, representing the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5116, but did not wish to speak:
Brendan Ringlever, representing the Huron Band of Potawatomi.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5116, but did not wish to
speak:
Jasmine Tompkins, representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
The Chair laid HB 6007 before the committee:
HB 6007
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food
law," by amending sections 3105, 3113, 3129,
3139, 4101, 4105, 5101, and 6103 (MCL
289.3105, 289.3113, 289.3129, 289.3139,
289.4101, 289.4105, 289.5101, and 289.6103),
sections 3105 and 5101 as amended by 2012
PA 178, section 3113 as amended by 2016 PA
188, section 3139 as amended by 2007 PA
113, section 4101 as amended by 2010 PA
112, and section 4105 as amended by 2025 PA
43.
Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 6007. Questions and discussions followed.
The Mielke Family testified in support of HB 6007. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6007, but did not wish to speak:
Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center.
Amanda Shreve, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association (MiFMA).
The Chair laid HB 5789 before the committee:
HB 5789
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to require that covered materials that
were produced in the United States be
procured for certain projects; to provide for
waivers; and to provide for the powers and
duties of certain state governmental officers
and entities.
Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 5789. Questions and discussions followed.
Justin Kurth, representing Amrize, testified in support of HB 5789.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5789, but did not wish to speak:
Brennan Smith, representing the Michigan Department of Management and Budget.
Brennan Smith, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
(LEO).
Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Chair laid HB 4894 before the committee:
HB 4894
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section
207 (MCL 339.5207) and by adding section
1020.
Representative Robinson testified in support of HB 4894. Questions and discussions followed.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 4894. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4894, but did not wish to speak:
Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center.
The Chair laid HB 5936, HB 5937, HB 5938 and HB 6038 before the committee:
HB 5936
(Rep. Harris)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 1307 (MCL 324.1307),
as amended by 2018 PA 631.
HB 5937
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 1301, 1305, 1307, 3112,
and 30307 (MCL 324.1301, 324.1305,
324.1307, 324.3112, and 324.30307), section
1301 as amended by 2018 PA 451, section
1305 as amended by 2011 PA 246, sections
1307 and 30307 as amended by 2018 PA 631,
and section 3112 as amended by 2018 PA 667.
HB 5938
(Rep. Smit)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 30307 (MCL
324.30307), as amended by 2018 PA 631.
HB 6038
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 30306 (MCL
324.30306), as amended by 2018 PA 631.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5936, HB 5937, HB 5938 and HB 6038,
but did not wish to speak:
Josh Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Tim Langholz, representing the NIFB.
Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5936, HB 5937 and HB 5938, but did not
wish to speak:
Christine Simon, representing the GR Chamber.
Representative Rigas moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5936. The motion prevailed 15-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: None.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5936 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 10-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson and Linting.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5937. The motion prevailed
15-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: None.
Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5937 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 10-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson and Linting.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5938. The motion prevailed
14-1-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: Rep. Grant.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5938 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 10-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson and Linting.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6038. The motion prevailed
10-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson and Linting.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 6038 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 10-1-5:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson and Linting.
Nays: Rep. Dievendorf.
Pass: Reps. Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant.
The Chair laid HB 5716 before the committee:
HB 5716
(Rep. Wortz)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," by amending section
19 (MCL 125.1519), as amended by 2002 PA
721.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5716, but did not wish to speak:
John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association.
Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5716, but did not wish to
speak:
Griff Drew, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5716. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5716 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 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5931 before the committee:
HB 5931
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 12606a
(MCL 333.12606a), as amended by 2023 PA
318.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5931, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Schepers, representing the Cigar Association of America.
Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5931. The motion prevailed
14-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Grant.
Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5931 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 16-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being
no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at
10:03 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov