HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
REP. BRIAN BEGOLE
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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 April 17, 2025. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 4244 before the committee:
Representative Maddock testified in support of HB 4244. Questions and discussions followed.
Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendments to HB 4244:
1. Amend page 1, line 3, after "Sec. 3." by striking out "If" and inserting "Except as otherwise
provided in section 5, if".
2. Amend page 1, following line 4, by inserting:
"Sec. 5. When communicating with non-Michiganders, especially outside of the United States,
a public body may use the term "Gulf of Mexico", "Gulf of America formerly named the Gulf of
Mexico", or "Gulf of America née Mexico" if usage of "Gulf of America" will or is likely to
cause any of the following:
(a) Confusion.
(b) Reputational harm to this state, its residents, or its elected officials." and renumbering the
remaining section.
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4244. The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
Thursday, April 24, 2025
9:00 AM
Room 307, House Office
Building
HB 4244
(Rep. Maddock)
A bill to modify the utilization of certain
terms by public bodies; and to provide for the
powers and duties of certain state and local
governmental officers and entities.
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendment to HB 4244:
1. Amend page 1, line 4, after "America"." by inserting "All costs for compliance with this act
must be fully reimbursed by the state treasury and an accounting of those requests and payments
must be transmitted to the speaker of the house, senate majority leader, governor, and bill
sponsor, and made available on a publicly accessible website, not more than 10 days after the
request.".
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4244. The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall offered the following amendment to HB 4244:
1. Amend page 2, following line 1, by inserting:
"Sec. 6. This act does not apply if the United States Presidential Executive Order No.
14172 (January 20, 2025) is rescinded or replaced.".
Representative McFall moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall offered the following amendments to HB 4244:
1. Amend page 1, line 3, after "Sec. 3." by inserting "(1)".
2. Amend page 1, following line 4, by inserting:
"(2) Nothing in this section shall prohibit a public body from utilizing the term "Gulf of
Mexico" for historical purposes or context.".
Representative McFall moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall offered the following amendment to HB 4244:
1. Amend page 1, line 4, after "America"" by inserting "unless doing so would increase costs
for the public body, as determined by that public body, or if doing so would infringe an
individual's free speech rights under Amendment I of the Constitution of the United States".
Representative McFall moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4244. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4244 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342 before the committee:
HB 4338
(Rep. Cavitt)
A bill to prohibit local units of government
from enacting or enforcing any law,
ordinance, policy, or rule that limits local
officials, officers, or employees from
communicating or cooperating with
appropriate federal officials concerning the
immigration status of individuals; to prescribe
the powers and duties of certain state and
local officers, officials, and employees; and to
prescribe penalties and remedies.
HB 4339
(Rep. Pavlov)
A bill to prohibit counties from enacting or
enforcing any law, ordinance, policy, or rule
that limits peace officers or local officials,
officers, or employees from communicating
or cooperating with appropriate federal
officials concerning the immigration status of
individuals; to prescribe the powers and
duties of certain state and local officials,
officers, and employees; and to prescribe
penalties and remedies.
HB 4340
(Rep. Linting)
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The
social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b)
by adding section 1d.
HB 4341
(Rep. Thompson)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966,"
(MCL 125.1401 to 125.1499c) by adding
section 13.
Representative DeSana, Representative Pavlov, and Representative Cavitt testified in support of
HB 4338, HB 4339 and HB 4342. Questions and discussion followed.
Yvonne Navarrete, representing the We The People Action Fund, testified in opposition to HB
4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Representative Linting and Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 4340 and HB
4341. Questions and discussion followed.
Nichole Keway Biber, representing the Self - Tribal Citizen, LTBB Odawa, testified in
opposition to HB 4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Amanda Siggins, representing the We The People, testified in opposition to HB 4338, HB 4339,
HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, testified in opposition to HB
4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy, testified in opposition to
HB 4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, testified with a neutral position
on HB 4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of MI, testified in opposition to HB 4338, HB 4339, HB
4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Marita Ky testified in opposition to HB 4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341 and HB 4342.
Lisa Hile, representing the Rural Caucus, testified in opposition to HB 4338, HB 4339, HB 4340,
HB 4341 and HB 4342.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4338, HB 4339, HB 4340, HB 4341
and HB 4342, but did not wish to speak:
Lizbeth Fuentes, representing the We The People.
Jesus Ledesma, representing the We The People.
Jessica Gomez, representing the We The People.
Emil Nguyen, representing the Rising Voices.
Jitcel Tellez, representing the We The People.
Karla Coronel.
Chelsea Campbell
Alex Hertrich
Joel Stillerman
Abby Loe
Richard Hovey
HB 4342
(Rep. DeSana)
A bill to amend 1971 PA 140, entitled "Glenn
Steil state revenue sharing act of 1971," by
amending section 21 (MCL 141.921), as
added by 1980 PA 275.
Micciah Serne
Alexander Fortier
Susan Tomson
Carol Polverini
Barbara Fichtenberg
Sara Gay Damman
Julia Koumbassa
Daisy Lupa
Angel Tsai
Laura Jadwin-Cakmak
Victoria Mcaree
David Hassing
Madelyn Morgan
Mary Jo Durivage
Heather Wingett
Patty Zeichman
Lindsey Palar
Sabrina Glidden
Mary O'Neil
Deb Burr
Constance Powers
Laura Kronk
Annie Beaubien
Lori Lutz
Doris Feys
Jason Maynard
Jessilyn Averill
David Puzycki
Connie Ferguson
Laura Wheeler
Angela Kutyna
Sophia Jensen
Alexis Bonnema
Jen Hsu-Bishop
Mary Valentine
Bill Branham
Pat Rinvelt
Kayne Ferrier
Debra Finkenbiner-Pepper
Anuia Sudarshan
Mark Uggeri, MD
Teiana McGahey
Betsy Lozoff
Jake Brentlinger
Taraneh Fazeli
Audrey Lester
Erin Mevers
Erin Batchelor
Dr. Alixandria Trombley
Denise Grubb
Bethany Williston
Katherine Heins
Georgine Bello
Thomas Thornburg
Chuck Kieffer
Ronit Wagman
Sheril Kelly
Jeff DeLaunay
Ryan Dvbdahl
Cara Spindler
Mary Ann Anselmino
Ben Zuchowski
Kay Perry
Amy Lynn Smith
Danny Higashi
Carolyn Vonvaltier
Jan Roemer
Kierny Mehaffy
Kathryn Branham
Joanie Abrams
Ann E Stickel
James Harrison
Sarah Wilson
Shirley McCleer
Mike Friedman
Nancy Gallagher
Susan Turney
Brenda Maqdasi
Jill Warren
Shelley Cichy
Dotti Clune
Kathy Roberts
Angela Chen
Jasmin Maciel Gutierrez
Rebecca Broeske
Lindsay Terhaar
Heidi Thornley
Emily Jernberg
Olivia Duval
Bette Pierman
Mary Hayes
Janna VanderBand
Barbara Freeman
Donna Westley
Hailey Brown
Amanda Stuart
Michele McGowen
Julie Marron-Parker
Diane VonderHaar
Noel Grindling
Paul Fleming
Alyssa Rothermel
Diane Davidson
Jane Powers
Clarice D. Kwant
Dion Pandolfi
Joaquin Tittle
Chris Krakowiak
Danielle Peck
Carol Purdy
Molly Kuras
Ruth Spalding
Melissa Gary
Dawn Lamas
Amy Deloria
Ruth Linneman
Molly Richmer
David Weight
Beth Kloser
Adele Pitt
Michael Manichanh
Mike Johns
John VonderHaar
Merissa Rivera
Natalia Carvalho-Pinto
Clifford Johnson
Carolyn Lucas
Tracy Hjorth
Mariah Bauman
Michelle Scheidt
Rocas Dorran
Bailey Mead
Jessie Hitt
Alma D. Diaz
Thomas Hjorth
Angela Wilson-Turnbull
Charles Long
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4339 and HB 4342, but did not wish
to speak:
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs’ Association.
Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendments to HB 4338:
1. Amend page 2, line 10, after "Sec. 5." by striking out "A" and inserting "Subject to this
section, a".
2. Amend page 2, line 15, by striking out "Any" and inserting "Subject to this section, any".
3. Amend page 2, line 16, after "unenforceable." by inserting "This section applies only if a
local unit of government's law, ordinance, policy, or rule that limits or prohibits a peace officer or
local official, officer, or employee from communicating or cooperating with appropriate federal
officials concerning the immigration status of an individual conflicts with federal law.".
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4338. The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4338 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
Representative Fitzgerald offered the following amendment to HB 4339:
1. Amend page 3, following line 18, by inserting:
"Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless honoring detainer requests, and section
287(g) agreements under 8 USC 1357(g), become mandatory under federal law.".
Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4339. The motion did not
prevail 2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4339 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall offered the following amendments to HB 4340:
1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "under" by inserting "this subsection and".
2. Amend page 1, line 4, after "alien." by inserting "Notwithstanding this subsection, an
individual who has paid state or local taxes in this state in the current or preceding tax
year shall not be denied access to services or grants or participation in any program under
this act on the basis of the individual's immigration status.".
Representative McFall moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4340. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4340 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall offered the following amendments to HB 4341:
1. Amend page 1, line 1, after "under" by inserting "this subsection and".
2. Amend page 1, line 4, after "alien." by inserting "Notwithstanding this subsection, an
individual who has paid state or local taxes in this state in the current or preceding tax
year shall not be denied access to services or grants or participation in any program under
this act on the basis of the individual's immigration status.".
Representative McFall moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4341. The motion did not prevail
2-3-0:
UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4341 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4342 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
3-2-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall.
Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at
10:15 AM.
Representative Brian BeGole, Chair
Keith Feldpausch
Committee Clerk
kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov