HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, June 25, 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, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Absent: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Whitsett.
Excused: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Whitsett.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 18, 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.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5033, but did not wish to speak:
Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC).
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5033. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5033 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5518 before the committee:
HB 5518
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled
"Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by
amending section 1114 (MCL 436.2114), as
amended by 2011 PA 27.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5518. The motion prevailed
13-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant.
Representative Rigas moved to report out HB 5518 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2)
be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to
the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 13-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Dievendorf and Grant.
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 Neyer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4894. The motion prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4894 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. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 157 before the committee:
SB 157
(Sen. Bayer)
A bill to regulate pet cemeteries; to regulate
the sale of pet cemetery merchandise and
services; to provide for the powers and duties
of certain local governmental officers and
entities; and to prescribe penalties and
remedies.
Senator Bayer testified in support of SB 157. Questions and discussions followed.
Andrea McMillan, representing Attorneys for Animals, testified in support of SB 157. Questions
and discussions followed.
Eric Wexler, representing himself, testified in support of SB 157.
Ann Griffin, representing the Michigan Humane and Animal Law Section of the State Bar of
Michigan, testified in support of SB 157. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of SB 157, but due to the time
constraints were unable to speak:
Lisa Barnett, representing herself.
The Chair laid HB 5905 and HB 5906 before the committee:
HB 5905
(Rep. Pavlov)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," by amending section
10 (MCL 125.1510), as amended by 2016 PA
409.
HB 5906
(Rep. Pavlov)
A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled
trades regulation act," by amending section
731 (MCL 339.5731), as amended by 2018 PA
151.
Representative Pavlov testified in support of HB 5905 and HB 5906. Questions and discussions
followed.
David Squires, representing Vincent's Heating and Plumbing, testified in support of HB 5905 and
HB 5906. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5905 and HB 5906, but did not wish to
speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The Chair laid HB 4494 and HB 4495 before the committee:
HB 4494
(Rep. Snyder)
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The
Michigan penal code," by amending sections
303 and 310b (MCL 750.303 and 750.310b),
section 303 as amended by 1996 PA 129 and
section 310b as amended by 2010 PA 219.
HB 4495
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The
code of criminal procedure," by amending
section 16o of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16o),
as amended by 2012 PA 169.
Representative Snyder testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions
followed.
Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions
followed.
Jasmine Tompkins and Aaron Pongracz, both representing the Michigan Gaming Control Board,
testified in opposition to HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions followed.
Eric Eggan, representing the Michigan Redemption Gaming Association, testified in support of
HB 4494 and HB 4495. Questions and discussions followed.
Nick Farley, representing Eclipse Compliance Testing, testified in support of HB 4494 and HB
4495. Questions and discussions followed.
Tim Poxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan, testified in support of
HB 4494 and HB 4495.
Todd Wodzinski, representing Ron Richardson / VFW / Armada, testified in support of HB 4494
and HB 4495.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4494 and HB 4495, but did not wish to
speak:
Jamie Garcia, representing themself.
John Hager, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Raymond J. Millen, representing the Bath American Legion Ray Barker Post 412.
Joshua Meyle, representing themself.
Carl Olson, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Pat Fischer, representing Putt Putts.
Jennifer VanderBoon, representing Putt Putts.
Kyle Meyle, representing themself.
Kathy Fischer, representing Putt Putts Bar.
Kathleen Homan, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Andrew David Balgarella, representing themself.
Dave Phillips, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Jeremy Mitchell, representing themself.
Ken Natah, representing Universal Video.
Mitchell Barman, representing Universal Video.
James Shaw, representing Universal Video.
George H. Barndollar, representing Universal Video.
Julie Belmarez, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Tammy Slater, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Steve Belmarez, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Cindy Griswold, representing themself.
Robert Gerling, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Nathan Donselar, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association (MLBA).
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4494 and HB 4495, but did not wish to
speak:
Whitney Gravelle, representing the Bay Mills Indian Community.
John Drake, representing the Hollywood Casino at Greektown.
Eric Rodriguez, representing the GA Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe (Soaring Eagle).
Brendan Ringlever, representing the Huron Band of Potawatomi (Firekeepers).
Amanda Tomich, representing the Michigan Coin Machine Operators Association.
Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
Gun Lake Tribe.
Bruce Dall, representing the MotorCity Casino.
Matt Buckley, representing the MGM Grand Detroit.
The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4494 and HB 4495, but did not
wish to speak:
Martha Zehnder, representing the Bavarian Inn.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4494, but did not wish to speak:
Max Klumper, representing themself.
Emily Boruta, representing themself.
Ines Novak, representing themself.
Zoey Barman, representing themself.
Norm Barman, representing the Michigan Redemption Game Association (MIRGA).
Kim Barman, representing themself.
Brian Ellsworth, representing themself.
Jill Thieme, representing themself.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4495, but did not wish to speak:
Brian Tuer, representing themself.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Tyrone Carter and 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
10:28 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov