HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY REFORM
REP. JOSEPH A. ARAGONA
CHAIR
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 21, 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 Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 30, 2026. There being no
objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.
The Chair laid HB 5105 and HB 5107 before the committee:
HB 5105
(Rep. Wendzel)
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public
health code," by amending section 7401 (MCL
333.7401), as amended by 2016 PA 548.
HB 5107
(Rep. Hoadley)
A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan
Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act,"
by amending sections 5 and 15 (MCL
333.27955 and 333.27965).
Ashley Steffan and Scott Teter, both representing the Michigan Department of Attorney General,
testified in support of HB 5105 and HB 5107. Questions and discussions followed.
Cassin Coleman, representing the MiNORML / Cannabis Consumer Advocacy, testified in
opposition to HB 5105 and HB 5107.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5105 and HB 5107, but did not wish to
speak:
Derek Sova, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5105 and HB 5107, but did not wish to
speak:
Robin Schneider, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5105. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5105 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1).
The motion prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Dievendorf.
Representative Tisdel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5107. The motion prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Dievendorf.
Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5107 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The
motion prevailed 14-0-1:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Neeley.
Nays: None.
Pass: Rep. Dievendorf.
The Chair laid HB 5995 before the committee:
HB 5995
(Rep. DeBoyer)
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code," by amending section
320a (MCL 257.320a), as amended by 2023
PA 39.
Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 5995. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5995, but did not wish to speak:
Sam Olsen, representing Bus Patrol.
Lance Binoniemi, representing MITA.
Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 5995 with recommendation. The motion prevailed
14-1-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson,
Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Nays: Rep. Wendzel.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5902 before the committee:
HB 5902
(Rep. Rigas)
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State
license fee act," by amending section 25 (MCL
338.2225), as amended by 2023 PA 131.
Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 5902. Questions and discussions followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5902, but did not wish to speak:
David Dagenias, representing the Michigan College of Beauty.
Scott Weaver, representing the Douglas J Aveda salon.
Stacy Wells, representing the Le'Sprit Academy.
Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5902 with recommendation. The motion
prevailed 15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5755 before the committee:
HB 5755
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The
management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101
to 18.1594) by adding section 274.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5755, but did not wish to speak:
Katharine Hude, representing the Michigan Charitable Gaming Association.
Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5755. The motion prevailed
15-0-0:
FAVORABLE ROLL CALL
Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas,
Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
Representative Rigas moved to report out HB 5755 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, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Dievendorf.
Nays: None.
Pass: None.
The Chair laid HB 5805, HB 5806 and HB 5807 before the committee:
HB 5805
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State
housing development authority act of 1966,"
by amending section 22 (MCL 125.1422), as
amended by 2012 PA 327, and by adding
section 22e.
HB 5806
(Rep. Grant)
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income
tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by
adding sections 279, 679, and 821.
HB 5807
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The
insurance code of 1956," by amending sections
476a and 476b (MCL 500.476a and 500.476b),
as amended by 2007 PA 187.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5805, HB 5806 and HB 5807, but did not
wish to speak:
Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber.
Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber.
Colin Nikells, representing Advantage Capital.
Sugar Creek Capital.
Amplify GR.
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
Bill Stone, representing the MI Catholic Conference.
Jennifer Bowman, representing the MSHDA.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5805. 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 Grant moved to report out HB 5805 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.
Representative Witwer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5806. 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 Neyer moved to report out HB 5806 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 Rigas moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5807. 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 Grant moved to report out HB 5807 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.
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.
Seth Tompkins, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5931. Questions and discussions
followed.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5931, but did not wish to speak:
Alex Morris, representing the MI Bankers.
Andrew Schepers, representing the Cigar Association of America.
The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5931, but did not wish to speak:
Molly Medenblik, representing the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
Amanda Klein, representing the American Heart Association.
The Chair laid HB 5472 before the committee:
HB 5472
(Rep. Aragona)
A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled
"Tobacco products tax act," by amending
section 6 (MCL 205.426), as amended by 2022
PA 171.
Kal Turfah, representing Chase Cash and Carry, testified in support of HB 5472. Questions and
discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5472, but did not wish to speak:
Andrew Schepers, representing the Cigar Association of America.
The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5472, but did not wish to speak:
Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury.
The Chair laid HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935 before the committee:
HB 5932
(Rep. Robinson)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," (MCL 125.1501 to
125.1531) by adding section 11a.
HB 5933
(Rep. DeBoer)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," by amending section
11 (MCL 125.1511).
HB 5934
(Rep. Schmaltz)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," by amending section
11 (MCL 125.1511).
HB 5935
(Rep. Schuette)
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled
"Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state
construction code act," by amending section
11 (MCL 125.1511).
Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935.
Questions and discussions followed.
Emily D'Agnstini, representing the International Council of Shopping Centers, testified in support
of HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935. Questions and discussions followed.
The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 5932, HB 5933, HB
5934 and HB 5935, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:
Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.
The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5932, HB 5933, HB 5934 and HB 5935,
but did not wish to speak:
Jaimie Cavanaugh, representing the Pacific Legal Foundation.
Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.
Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing the AFP-Michigan.
Kirstie Sieloff, representing Abundant Housing Michigan.
Ron Kendall, representing ABC of Michigan.
Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber.
Tim Langholz, representing the NFIB.
Eric Shappell, representing ABC of Michigan.
The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5932 and HB 5933, but did not wish to
speak:
Alex Morris, representing the MI Bankers Association.
Representative Hoadley 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
10:16 AM.
Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair
Melissa Sweet
Committee Clerk
msweet@house.mi.gov