House of Representatives
Committee on Regulatory Reform
Rep. Tyrone Carter Chair
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
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, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Representative Liberati moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 3, 2024. There
being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 6010 before the committee:
Representative Fitzgerald testified in support of HB 6010.
Beth Angel and Laura De La Rambelje, both representing the Michigan Department of
Health and Human Services, testified in support of HB 6010.
Norm Hess, representing the Michigan Association for Local Public Health, testified in
support of HB 6010.
Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 6010 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 9-3-3:
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
10:30 AM
Room 519, House Office Building
HB 6010
(Rep. Fitzgerald)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending sections 2701, 2705,
and 2711 (MCL 333.2701, 333.2705, and
333.2711), sections 2701 and 2711 as amended by
2022 PA 38 and section 2705 as amended by 2022
PA 37.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson.
Nays: Reps. Filler, Wendzel, Bierlein.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Aragona, Neyer.
The Chair laid HB 5403 before the committee:
Representative Neeley testified in support of HB 5403.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5403, but did not wish to speak:
Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Don Romain, representing Douglas J and Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals.
David Dagenais, representing the Michigan College of Beauty.
Stacy Wells, representing L'esprit Academy.
Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals.
Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5403. The motion prevailed
14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Filler.
Representative Young moved to report out HB 5403 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
1). The motion prevailed 11-0-4:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Aragona, Bierlein.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Neyer.
The Chair laid HB 5884 and HB 5885 before the committee:
HB 5403
(Rep. Neeley)
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled
"Occupational code," (MCL 339.101 to 339.2677)
by adding section 1205b.
HB 5884
(Rep. Wilson)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by
amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, 9a, 11a, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17 (MCL
333.27951, 333.27952, 333.27953, 333.27954,
333.27955, 333.27956, 333.27957, 333.27958,
333.27959, 333.27959a, 333.27961a, 333.27962,
333.27963, 333.27964, 333.27965, and
333.27967), sections 3, 7, 8, and 13 as amended
by 2023 PA 166, section 9a as added by 2020 PA
marihuana facilities licensing act," (MCL
333.27101 to 333.27801).
Representative Wilson and Representative Filler testified in support of HB 5884.
Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association, testified in
support of HB 5884.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5884 and HB 5885, but did not
wish to speak:
Stacey Watrobski, representing The Official Cannabis Workers Resource.
Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.
The Chair laid HB 4757 and HB 4758 before the committee:
Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4757.
Martin Manna, representing the Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce; Joseph Shallal,
representing himself; and Sam Bakkal, representing Bakkal Enterprises; testified in support
of HB 4757. Questions and discussion followed.
Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers, testified in support of HB
4757.
David Marvin and Kerry Krone, both representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission,
testified in opposition to HB 4757.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4757, but did not wish to speak:
Mason Doerr and Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.
Brandon Yousif, representing the Clawson gas station.
Sam, representing the Three Wiseman.
Yousif Yacoub, representing the Sterling Shell Inc.
Roody Vatoulk, representing the D & H gas station.
Jason Hanna, representing JSD Enterprise.
Luai Yousif, representing Wayne Express Inc.
Duraid Yousif, representing Ten & Greenfield Gas Station Inc.
208, section 11a as added by 2021 PA 55, and
section 14 as amended by 2023 PA 165, and by
adding sections 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24a, 25, 26, 27,
and 28; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
HB 5885
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to repeal 2016 PA 281, entitled "Medical
HB 4757
(Rep. Steckloff)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
233 (MCL 436.1233), as amended by 2022 PA
135.
HB 4758
(Rep. Filler)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 910.
Kenny Qrosto, representing the Troy gas station.
Leah Robinson, representing the Michigan Chamber.
John Kizy, representing the Lincoln Park Palace.
Sharkey Haddad, representing the Wine Basket Market.
Jalal Mukhtar, representing Sylvan Convenience Inc..
Athir Konja, representing the Vreeland Market.
Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4757, but did not wish
to speak:
Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the US.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4757 and HB 4758, but did not wish
to speak:
Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Realtors.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4758, but did not wish to speak:
Jerry Griffin, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4758, but did not wish to speak:
Rev. Bill Amundsen, representing the Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems.
Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health and Safety.
Representative Aragona offered the following amendment to HB 4757:
1. Amend page 2, line 9, after "a" by striking out "35%" and inserting "23%".
Representative Mueller moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4757. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 6198 and HB 6199 before the committee:
HB 6198
(Rep. Skaggs)
A bill to amend 1969 PA 287, entitled "An act to
regulate pet shops, animal control shelters, and
animal protection shelters; to establish uniform
procedures and minimum requirements for
adoption of dogs, cats, and ferrets; and to
prescribe penalties and civil fines and to provide
remedies," by amending the title and sections 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 5a, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9b, 9c, and 10 (MCL
287.331, 287.332, 287.333, 287.334, 287.335,
287.335a, 287.336, 287.337, 287.338, 287.339,
287.339b, 287.339c, and 287.340), the title and
section 8 as amended by 1997 PA 7, section 1 as
amended by 2017 PA 84, sections 2, 5a, 6, 7, and
9 as amended and section 9c as added by 2016 PA
of 1919," by amending section 14a (MCL
287.274a), as amended by 2022 PA 120.
Representative Skaggs, along with Mikaylah Heffernon, representing the Michigan
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, testified in support of HB 6198 and HB
6199. Questions and discussion followed.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6198 and HB 6199, but
did not wish to speak:
Rusty Merchant, representing The Family Puppy/Barking Boutique.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6198 and HB 6199, but did not wish
to speak:
Dr. Amy Wineland, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development.
Tanya Hilgendorf, representing the Humane Society of the Huron Valley.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6198 and HB 6199, but did not
wish to speak:
Sarah Devaney, representing the Michigan Pet Alliance.
The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 6198, but did not wish
to speak:
Elizabeth Kunzelman, representing Petland.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 6198, but did not wish to speak:
Mike Thorman, representing the Michigan Hunting Dog Federation.
Mike Thorman, representing the Rare Breed Dog Breeder.
Michigan Bear Hunters Association.
Joe Hudson, representing the UP Bear Houndsmen.
The Chair laid SB 730, SB 731 and SB 732 before the committee:
392, section 4 as amended by 2018 PA 291, and
section 9b as amended by 2007 PA 79, and by
adding section 7a; and to repeal acts and parts of
acts.
HB 6199
(Rep. Skaggs)
A bill to amend 1919 PA 339, entitled "Dog law
SB 730
(Sen. Polehanki)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 609k.
SB 731
(Sen. Hauck)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," by amending section
903b (MCL 436.1903b), as added by 2016 PA
434.
SB 732
(Sen. Wojno)
A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan
liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to
436.2303) by adding section 804.
The following people submitted a card in support of SB 730, SB 731 and SB 732, but did not
wish to speak:
Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.
Mike Tobias, representing Michigan Alcohol Policy Promoting Health and Safety.
Lou Grech-Cumgo, representing the Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.
Representative McFall moved to report out SB 730 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Filler, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Wendzel.
Representative Wilson moved to report out SB 731 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 12-0-2:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Filler, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Wendzel.
Representative Snyder moved to report out SB 732 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 11-0-3:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Filler, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: Reps. Mueller, Wendzel, Bierlein.
The Chair laid SB 867 before the committee:
Representative Liberati moved to report out SB 867 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
SB 867
(Sen. Cherry)
A bill to amend 1974 PA 300, entitled "Motor
vehicle service and repair act," by amending
sections 2, 13b, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, 32a, 33,
and 40 (MCL 257.1302, 257.1313b, 257.1314,
257.1315, 257.1316, 257.1317, 257.1318,
257.1330, 257.1332, 257.1332a, 257.1333, and
257.1340), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 227
and sections 13b and 32a as added and sections
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30, 32, and 33 as amended by
2016 PA 430, and by adding section 30a.
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid SB 906, SB 907 and SB 908 before the committee:
The following person submitted a card in support of SB 906, SB 907 and SB 908, but did not
wish to speak:
Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association.
Representative Neeley moved to report out SB 906 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Scott moved to report out SB 907 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Grant moved to report out SB 908 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
SB 906
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-
DeRossett-Hale single state construction code
act," by amending section 28 (MCL 125.1528), as
amended by 2020 PA 155, and by adding section
4i.
SB 907
(Sen. Moss)
A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire
prevention code," by amending section 22 (MCL
29.22), as amended by 2020 PA 154.
SB 908
(Sen. McMorrow)
A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to
provide for the protection of children through the
licensing and regulation of child care
organizations; to provide for the establishment of
standards of care for child care organizations; to
prescribe powers and duties of certain departments
of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide
penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"
(MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 3m.
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Wendzel, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
At 11:48 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease.
At 6:01 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 4757 and HB 4758.
Representative Aragona moved to report HB 4757 as amended, as substitute (H-2). The
motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4758 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The committee returned to consideration of HB 5884 and HB 5885.
Representative Wilson explained the changes in the proposed substitute (H-2) for HB 5884.
Representative Snyder moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5884. The motion prevailed
14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Mueller moved to report out HB 5884 with recommendation, as substitute (H-
2). The motion prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative McFall moved to report out HB 5885 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 14-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Liberati, Neeley, Scott, Young, Grant, McFall, Snyder,
Wilson, Mueller, Filler, Aragona, Bierlein, Neyer.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tyrone Carter adjourned the
meeting at 6:07 PM.
Representative Tyrone Carter, Chair
Molly Wingrove
Committee Clerk
mwingrove@house.mi.gov