HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON RULES
REP. BILL SCHUETTE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 14, 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, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Absent: Rep. Posthumus.
Excused: Rep. Posthumus.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
At 10:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 10:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona called the committee back to order.
The Majority Vice Chair laid HB 5356 before the committee:
HB 5356
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending
sections 14, 41a, 78, 217, 217c, 233, 233a,
233b, 234, 238, 239, 240, 248, 248a, 248j, 249,
250, 258, 801b, 806, and 810a (MCL 257.14,
257.41a, 257.78, 257.217, 257.217c, 257.233,
257.233a, 257.233b, 257.234, 257.238,
257.239, 257.240, 257.248, 257.248a,
257.248j, 257.249, 257.250, 257.258,
257.801b, 257.806, and 257.810a), sections
14, 217c, 248, and 250 as amended by 2022
PA 224, section 41a as amended by 1998 PA
384, sections 217 and 233a as amended by
2023 PA 240, section 233 as amended by 2014
PA 290, section 233b as amended by 2002 PA
642, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552,
section 238 as amended by 2014 PA 291,
section 239 as amended by 2020 PA 382,
section 240 as amended by 2004 PA 493,
section 248a as amended by 2012 PA 498,
section 248j as added by 2002 PA 652, section
249 as amended by 2004 PA 495, section 258
as amended by 2018 PA 74, section 801b as
amended by 1986 PA 311, section 806 as
amended by 2023 PA 129, and section 810a as
amended by 1993 PA 300, and by adding
section 9b.
Representative Schuette and Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan, testified
in support of HB 5356. Questions and discussions followed.
At 10:46 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona laid the committee at ease.
At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
Representative Farhat moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5356. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5356 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5356, but did not wish to speak:
Matt Sowash, representing the Recycled Materials Association.
The Chair laid HB 5074 before the committee:
HB 5074
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 16903,
18111, 18223, 18233, and 18509 (MCL
333.16903, 333.18111, 333.18223,
333.18233, and 333.18509), section 16903 as
amended by 2006 PA 388, section 18111 as
amended by 2019 PA 96, section 18223 as
amended by 2018 PA 24, section 18233 as
amended by 1994 PA 234, and section 18509
as amended by 2004 PA 61, and by adding
sections 18111a and 18227.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5074. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5074. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5074 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5456 before the committee:
HB 5456
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to create a hyperbaric oxygen therapy
grant program and pilot program for providing
treatment to veterans with traumatic brain
injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder; to
provide for the powers and duties of certain
state governmental officers and entities; and to
require the promulgation of rules.
Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5456. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 5456. The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 5456 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3).
The motion prevailed 8-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Farhat, Liberati and Herzberg.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5740 and HB 5739 before the committee:
HB 5740
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates
and protected individuals code," by amending
sections 5106, 5314, and 5319 (MCL
700.5106, 700.5314, and 700.5319), section
5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section
5314 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section
5319 as added by 2012 PA 173.
HB 5739
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates
and protected individuals code," by amending
sections 5410 and 5423 (MCL 700.5410 and
700.5423), as amended by 2012 PA 173.
Representative Schmaltz and Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 5739 and HB
5740. Questions and discussions followed.
The Chair laid HB 5557 before the committee:
HB 5557
(Rep. Prestin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 5503 (MCL 324.5503).
Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 5557. Questions and discussions followed.
Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to
HB 5557.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5557, but did not wish to speak:
David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5557, but did not wish to speak:
Dylan Gebhard, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and
Energy.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
The Chair laid HB 5544 before the committee:
HB 5544
(Rep. Lightner)
A bill to regulate the business of money
transmission; to require the licensing of
persons engaged in the business of money
transmission; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local officers and
entities; to prescribe penalties and civil
sanctions; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Representative Lightner and Amy Miller, representing ADP, testified in support of HB 5544.
Questions and discussions followed.
Ross Yeonodc, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services,
testified in support of HB 5544. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5544, but did not wish to speak:
Dan Lewis, representing the National Payroll Reporting Consortium.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5544, but did not wish to speak:
Lori Brown, representing Independent Payroll Processors.
The Chair laid HB 5498 before the committee:
HB 5498
(Rep. Borton)
A bill to require certain agencies to designate
certain employees to certain positions to
manage the issuance of permits.
Representative Borton testified in support of HB 5498. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5498, but did not wish to speak:
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5498, but did not wish to speak:
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Abbie Hawley, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council.
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
The Chair laid HB 5501 and HB 5536 before the committee:
HB 5501
(Rep. Alexander)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 30311d (MCL
324.30311d), as amended by 2013 PA 98.
HB 5536
(Rep. Martin)
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural
resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending sections 30301, 30307, and
30308 (MCL 324.30301, 324.30307, and
324.30308), sections 30301 and 30307 as
amended by 2018 PA 631 and section 30308
as added by 1995 PA 59.
Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5501. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Martin testified in support of HB 5536. Questions and discussions followed.
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council, testified in opposition to HB
5536.
Jennifer McKay, representing Niswander Environmental, testified in opposition to HB 5501 and
HB 5536. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5501 and HB 5536, but did not wish to
speak:
Abbie Hawley, representing the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council.
Todd Losee, representing Niswander Environmental Council.
Steve Niswander, representing Niswander Environmental.
Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.
Tyler Smith, representing the Michigan Wetlands Association.
Dylan Gebhard, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and
Energy.
Melissa DeSimone, representing the Michigan Lakes and Streams Association.
David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council.
Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.
Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5501 and HB 5536, but did not wish to
speak:
Joshua Scramlin, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.
Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses.
David Stevenson, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Posthumus from the meeting. There
being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at
11:43 AM.
Representative Bill Schuette, Chair
Taylor Thrush
Committee Clerk
tthrush@house.mi.gov