mover_label: Xiong

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4480.

evidence_text: Representative Xiong moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4480. The motion prevailed 6- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None.


mover_label: McFall

result: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to report out HB 4480 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 6122 before the committee: HB 6122 (Rep. McKinney) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 5506 and 5523 (MCL 324.5506 and 324.5523), section 5523 as amended by 1998 PA 245; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Zvonko Blazevski, representing the Office of Representative McKinney, and Sydney Hart and John Olson, both representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of HB 6122. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 6122, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council.

validation_state: consistent


evidence_text: Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 6122 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Martin, Prestin. The Chair laid HB 6229 and HB 6230 before the committee: HB 6229 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 43509, 43520, 43522, 43523a, 43523b, 43524, 43525b, 43525c, 43527a, 43528, 43529, 43531, 43532, 43532a, 43533, 43535, 43536, and 43540 (MCL 324.43509, 324.43520, 324.43522, 324.43523a, 324.43523b, 324.43524, 324.43525b, 324.43525c, 324.43527a, 324.43528, 324.43529, 324.43531, 324.43532, 324.43532a, 324.43533, 324.43535, 324.43536, and 324.43540), section 43509 as amended by 2010 PA 29, section 43520 as amended by 2024 PA 96, sections 43522 and 43540 as amended by 1996 PA 585, section 43523a as amended by 2018 PA 3, sections 43523b and 43527a as added and sections 43524, 43528, 43529, 43531, and 43535 as amended by 2013 PA 108, section 43525b as amended by 2016 PA 462, section 43525c as amended by 2021 PA 6, section 43532 as amended by 2020 PA 271, section 43532a as amended by 2020 PA 270, and sections 43533 and 43536 as amended by 2016 PA 463, and by adding sections 503d and 43555a. HB 6230 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 80124 (MCL 324.80124), as amended by 2012 PA 294. Representative Beson testified in opposition of HB 6229. Taylor Ridderbusch, Randy Claramunt and Keith Kintigh, all representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HBs 6229 and 6230. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6229, but did not wish to speak: Todd Johnson, representing the National Deer Association. Dave Peterson, representing the Great Lakes Council of Fly Fishers International. Beebe Frederick, representing the Safari Club International. Denny Grinold, representing the Michigan Charter Boat Association. Marc Smith, representing the National Wildlife Federation. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6229, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 6229 and HB 6230, but did not wish to speak: Amy Trotter, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs. Bob Matthews, representing the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation. Rich Bowman, representing the Nature Conservancy. Jon Steigerwaldt, representing the Ruffed Grouse Society. Jon Steigerwaldt, representing the American Woodcock Society. Nicki Polan, representing the Michigan Boating Industries Association. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. George Lindquist, representing the U. P. Whitetails of Marquette County. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 6229 and HB 6230, but did not wish to speak: Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Xiong moved to report out HB 6229 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6230.

evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 6230. The motion prevailed 6- 2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to report out HB 6230 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5923 before the committee: HB 5923 (Rep. Miller) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 11109, 11132, and 11514b (MCL 324.11109, 324.11132, and 324.11514b), section 11109 as added by 2018 PA 689, section 11132 as added by 2018 PA 688, and section 11514b as amended by 2022 PA 245. Jackson Pahle, representing the Office of Representative Miller, and Kevin McNamara, representing Van Buren Township, testified in support of HB 5923. Questions and discussion followed. Jeneen Rippey, representing herself, testified in opposition of HB 5923. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5923, but did not wish to speak: Samantha Pickering, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan Chapter. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5923, but did not wish to speak: Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Kevin Kendall, representing the Michigan Waste and Recycling Association. Jami Des Chenes, representing the Michigan Chemistry Council. Mike Wikowski, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.


mover_label: Paiz

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5923.

evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5923. The motion prevailed 6-0- 2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Martin, Prestin.


mover_label: Hill

evidence_text: Representative Hill moved to report out HB 5923 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Pohutsky, Hill, Arbit, McFall, Paiz, Xiong. Nays: Reps. Martin, Prestin. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Pohutsky adjourned the meeting at 11:40 AM. Representative Laurie Pohutsky, Chair Legan Rose Committee Clerk LRose@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Bollin

evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to excuse Rep. Jenkins-Arno from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid the Presentation on Governor Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Budget Recommendations before the committee. Director Jen Flood and Deputy Director Kyle Guerrant, representing the Michigan State Budget Office, provided a presentation on Governor Whitmer’s Fiscal Year 2025 and 2026 Budget Recommendations. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 12:30 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov Wednesday, February 5, 2025 11:00 AM State Room, Heritage Hall, Capitol Building 323 W Ottawa St Lansing, MI 48933


mover_label: Harris

motion_text: to adopt the proposed committee rule.

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall Nays: None Pass: None


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt at the Call of the Chair, in room 307 of the House Office Building as the normal time and location for meetings of the House Committee on Government Operations. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall   Nays: None Pass: None The Chair laid HJR A before the committee: Representative Bollin testified in support of HJR A. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HJR A, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.


mover_label: VanderWall

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HJR A with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall Nays: None Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall The Chair laid HR 19 before the committee:


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 19.

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HR 19. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall Nays: None Pass: None Representative Harris testified in support of HR 19. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HR 19, but did not wish to speak: Dana Paglia-King, representing the National Association of Social Workers. Ross Fisher. Alicia Guevara - Warren, representing Think Babies Michigan. Khadja Erickson, representing The Hubris Collective. Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Immigration Rights Council, testified in opposition to HR 19. HJR A (Rep. Bollin) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 26 of article IV, to require approval by two-thirds of the members elected to and serving in each house of the legislature for certain bills. HR 19 (Rep. Hall) A resolution to amend the Standing Rules of the House of Representatives. Liz Balck, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to HR 19. Monique Stanton, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy, testified in opposition to HR 19. Nicole Keway Biber, representing the Anishinaabek Caucus, testified in opposition to HR 19. Julie Powers, representing Immigration Law and Justice Michigan, testified in opposition to HR 19. Viviana Alamillo, representing Mi Poder, testified in opposition to HR 19. Marita Ky testified in opposition to HR 19. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HR 19, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Rachel Udabe. Sarah Long, representing the American Citizens Against Obvious Evil. Representative McFall offered the following amendments to HR 19: 1. Amend page 2, line 2, after “item” by adding a comma and inserting “other than obligated spending,”. 2. Amend page 2, line 9, after “item” by adding a comma and inserting “other than obligated spending,”. 3. Amend page 3, following line 27, by inserting: “(d) “Obligated spending” means constitutional or statutory revenue sharing with a municipality, constitutional support to a university, or statutorily obligated spending to a university.”.


motion_text: to adopt the amendments to HR 19.

evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt the amendments to HR 19. 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 Fitzgerald offered the following amendments to HR 19: 1. Amend page 3, line 15, after “(a)” by striking out ““Legislatively” and inserting “Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, “legislatively”. 2. Amend page 3, line 21, after “process.” by inserting “As used in subsections (2) and (3), “legislatively directed spending item” does not include any award or grant for which the intended recipient is a municipality or university with the express purpose of providing funding for critical public safety equipment related to law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical services, or other emergency services.”.


mover_label: Fitzgerald

evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendments to HR 19. 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 Fitzgerald offered the following amendments to HR 19: 1. Amend page 2, line 6, after “enforcement” by striking out “in any way” and inserting “in a manner that is unlawful under federal law”. 2. Amend page 2, line 7, after “measures” by inserting “in a manner that is unlawful under federal law”.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt the amendments to HR 19. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall Pass: None


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HR 19 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall Nays: None Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 11:38 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4062, HB 4063 and HB 4064 before the committee:   HB 4062 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 6a (MCL 4.416a), as added by 1994 PA 383. HB 4063 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6b. HB 4064 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 1978 PA 472, entitled "An act to regulate political activity; to regulate Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 4062. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Neyer testified in support of HB 4063. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Martin testified in support of HB 4064. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4062, HB 4063 and HB 4064, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Logan Vorce, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4062 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4063 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4064 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 1:23 PM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch lobbyists, lobbyist agents, and lobbying activities; to require registration of lobbyists and lobbyist agents; to require the filing of reports; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of state; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 4.411 to 4.431) by adding section 6c. Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Maddock

evidence_text: Representative Maddock moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.


mover_label: Beson

evidence_text: Representative Beson moved to adopt Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. in room 352 of the State Capitol Building as the standing day, time, and location of the House Appropriations Committee. The motion prevailed 27-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Bollin stated that the House Appropriations Committee will follow the Uniform Committee Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor. Chair Bollin offered the following proposed committee rule: At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.


mover_label: Borton

evidence_text: Representative Borton moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 27-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid House Fiscal Agency Overview of FY 2025-2026 Executive Recommendation before the committee. Mary-Ann Cleary, representing the House Fiscal Agency gave an Overview of the FY 2025- 2026 Executive Recommendation. Questions and discussions followed. Ben Gielczyk, representing the House Fiscal Agency approached to answer questions from members. Jacqueline Mullen, representing the House Fiscal Agency approached to answer questions from members.


evidence_text: Representative Bollin moved to excuse Rep. Steckloff from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 9:57 AM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Linting

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 10-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt Wednesday at 10:30am in room 327 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Education and Workforce Committee. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4060 before the committee: Representative VanderWall and Dave Cox, Superintendent of the Manistee ISD, testified in support of HB 4060. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4060, but did not wish to speak: Peter Spadafore, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. Jen Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of School administrators. John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan's Teacher Shortage before the committee. Jeff Cobb and Dr. Jennifer DeNeal, representing EdTrust Midwest, gave a presentation on Michigan's Teacher Shortage. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to excuse Rep. Paquette from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:26 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov HB 4060 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 681 and 684 (MCL 380.681 and 380.684), section 681 as amended by 2016 PA 532 and section 684 as amended by 2016 PA 535.


mover_label: Thompson

evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Tisdel

evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to adopt Wednesdays at 9:00 AM, in room 519 of the House Office Building as the normal time and location for meetings of the House Committee on Health Policy. The motion prevailed 16-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Whitsett, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair invited the committee members to introduce themselves. The Chair laid HB 4032 before the committee: Representative Linting, joined by Adam Carlson representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, testified in support of HB 4032. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Mohammad Salameh, representing Trinity Health Medical Group, testified in support of HB 4032. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4032, but did not wish to speak: Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. Justin Clement, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield. Sam Champagne, representing Henry Ford Health. Gabe Schneider, representing Munson Healthcare.


mover_label: Schmaltz

evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Rep. Meerman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:19 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov HB 4032 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16189 (MCL 333.16189), as amended by 2022 PA 38.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 10-0- 0: The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate, Whitsett and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Aragona

evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt Wednesday at 12:00 PM in room 521 of the House Office Building as the standing day, time, and location of the House Insurance Committee. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate, Whitsett and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. Tom Humphreys, CPCU, ARM, CLU, ChFC, CIC, gave a presentation on Insurance 101. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 12:58 PM. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Begole

evidence_text: Representative Begole moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 10-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope and Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Schuette

evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt Wednesdays at 10:30 AM, in room 521 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Judiciary Committee. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope and Breen. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4021 before the committee: Representative Aragona, testified in support of HB 4021. Questions and discussions followed. Bruce Timmons, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 4021. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4021, but did not wish to speak: Judge Karen Valvo, representing the Michigan District Judges Association. Shawn Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors. Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4021, but did not wish to speak: Jim Schaafsma, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Lisa Chapman, representing the Michigan Coalition Against Homelessness. The Chair laid HB 4018 before the committee: Representative Mueller, testified in support of HB 4018. Questions and discussions followed. Dan Pfannes, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association, testified in support of HB 4018. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4018, but did not wish to speak: Michael Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police. Bob Stevenson, representing the Michigan Association of Police Chiefs. James Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Matt Sowash, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4018, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Legislative Affairs. HB 4021 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 5735 and 8511 (MCL 600.5735 and 600.8511), section 5735 as amended by 2004 PA 105 and section 8511 as amended by 2014 PA 124. HB 4018 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 16 (MCL 712A.16), as amended by 2023 PA 290. Chair Lightner laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan State Police. Sergeant Kristina Lidak Droste and Sergeant Travis Fletcher, both representing the Michigan State Police, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:31 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: St. Germain

evidence_text: Representative St. Germain moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 16-0-0 FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: McFall

evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt at the Wednesdays at 12 noon, in room 519 of the House Office   Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on Natural Resources and Tourism. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before the committee. Deputy Director Shannon Lott and Legislative Liaison Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, gave a presentation. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy before the committee. Director Phil Roos and Legislative Liaison Sydney Hart, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, gave a presentation. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:25 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Kunse

evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Alexander

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt Thursday at 10:30am in room 308 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Agriculture Committee. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a presentation from Michigan Farm Bureau before the committee. Rebecca Park, Legislative Council for the Michigan Farm Bureau, gave presentation. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:08 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Bohnak

evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 10- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie and Coffia. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Grant

evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to adopt Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in room 521 of the House Office Building as the standing day, time, and location of the House Economic Competitiveness Committee. The motion prevailed 10-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie and Coffia. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair invited members to introduce themselves.


mover_label: Outman

motion_text: to excuse Rep. Tate from the meeting.

evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to excuse Rep. Tate from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 10:50 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: VanderWall

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4052 and HB 4053 before the committee:


mover_label: Harris

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4052.

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4052. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Carra and Representative Wegela testified in support of HB 4052 and HB 4053. Questions and discussion followed. Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center, testified in support of HB 4053 and HB 4052. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Carra and Representative Wegela returned to answer questions from the committee.   HB 4052 (Rep. Carra) A bill to prohibit members of the legislature from entering into certain nondisclosure agreements. HB 4053 (Rep. Wegela) A bill to provide definitions for the nondisclosure agreement act.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4052 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4053 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:31 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Liberati

evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to adopt Thursdays at 9:00 AM, in room 519 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on Regulatory Reform. 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. Chair Aragona stated that the House Committee on Regulatory Reform will follow the Uniform Committee Rules, stated in the House Standing Rules, that were adopted on the House Floor. Chair Aragona offered the following proposed committee rule: At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony.


mover_label: Fairbairn

evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. 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 4004 before the committee: Representative Outman testified in support of HB 4004. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4004, but did not wish to speak: Mike Gallagher, representing the Michigan Lottery. The Chair laid HB 4065 before the committee: At 9:12 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:13 PM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn called the committee back to order. Chair Aragona testified in support of HB 4065. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:16 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn laid the committee at ease. At 9:17 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4065, but did not wish to speak: David Martin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. Kristin Beltzer, Kerry Krone, David Martin, Sara Weber, and Kayla Swope, all representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to excuse Rep. Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. HB 4004 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by amending section 25 (MCL 432.25), as amended by 1998 PA 465. HB 4065 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2024 PA 115. There being no further business before the committee, Minority Vice Chair Liberati adjourned the meeting at 9:51 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Martin

evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., in room 519 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 7-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL   Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules before the committee. Executive Director Suzanne Sonneborn, Katie Wienczewski, and Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs for the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules gave a presentation. Questions and discussions followed.


mover_label: Wendzel

evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to excuse Rep. Herzberg 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 10:58 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Greene, Kunse, Schmaltz, Schriver, Fairbairn, Linting, Scott, Andrews and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Scott

evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to adopt Tuesday at 10:30 am in room 327 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Communication and Technology Committee The motion prevailed 9-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Jaime Greene, Kunse, Schmaltz, Schriver, Fairbairn, Linting, Scott, Andrews and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to excuse Reps. Wendzel and Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Jaime Greene adjourned the meeting at 10:34 AM. Representative Jaime Greene, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Fox

evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m., in room 307 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on Election Integrity. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong.   Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:04 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Frisbie

evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 14-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to adopt Tuesdays at 10:30 AM, in room 521 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Committee on Finance. The motion prevailed 14-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:37 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie called the committee back to order. The Majority Vice Chair laid a presentation on the House Finance Committee before the committee. Chair Tisdel gave a presentation on the House Finance Committee. Questions and discussion followed. At 10:42 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie laid the committee at ease. At 10:43 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4025 and HB 4026 before the committee: Representative Paquette, joined by Representative Price testified in support of HB 4025 and HB 4026. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4025 and HB 4026, but did not wish to speak: Sean Holihan, representing himself. Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4025 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Neeley

evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to report out HB 4026 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: HB 4025 (Rep. Price) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4ll (MCL 205.54ll), as added by 2023 PA 15. HB 4026 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4ll (MCL 205.94ll), as added by 2023 PA 14. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Bierlein

evidence_text: Representative Bierlein moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 16- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Miller

evidence_text: Representative Miller moved to adopt Tuesdays at 9 AM in RM 352 of the Capitol Building as the standing day, time, and location for meetings of the House Oversight Committee. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair DeBoyer laid a presentation on the Michigan Auditor General before the committee. Auditor General Doug Ringler and Deputy Auditor General Laura Hirst gave a presentation on the Office of the Auditor General. Questions and discussion followed. Chair DeBoyer gave remarks on the House Committee on Oversight Website and Email address that can be used by members of the public. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 9:57 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Matthew Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Kunse

evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 17-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Alexander

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt Tuesdays at 12:00 PM, in room 519 of the House   Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the House Fiscal Agency. Bill Hamilton, representing the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4046 before the committee: Representative Roth testified in support of HB 4046. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4046, but did not wish to speak: Sgt. Travis Fletcher, representing the Michigan State Police. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4046, but did not wish to speak: Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4046 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4003 before the committee: Representative Kunse testified in support of HB 4003. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4003, but did not wish to speak: Heather Feuerstein, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. HB 4046 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 11d. HB 4003 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 1073b. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4003, but did not wish to speak: Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4003 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at 12:58 PM. Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Linting

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4060 before the committee:


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4060 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: DeBoer

evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to excuse Rep. Paquette from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 10:40 AM.   HB 4060 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 681 and 684 (MCL 380.681 and 380.684), section 681 as amended by 2016 PA 532 and section 684 as amended by 2016 PA 535. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4032 before the committee: The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4032, but did not wish to speak: Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.


mover_label: Schmaltz

evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to report out HB 4032 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Health and Hospitals Association before the committee.   HB 4032 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16189 (MCL 333.16189), as amended by 2022 PA 38. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association, joined by Deidra Wilson and Maureen D'Agostino, representing McLaren Health Care, and Ben Frederick and Dr. Joseph Monroe, representing Memorial Healthcare, gave a presentation on the 340b program. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid a presentation from PhRMA before the committee. Kelly Ryan, representing PhRMA, gave a presentation on the 340b program. Questions and discussion followed.


mover_label: Bohnak

evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to excuse Reps. Whitsett and Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:26 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on Cyber Security before the committee. Jayson Cavendish, Chief Information Officer, representing Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget and Detective Lieutenant Jeff Hoffman gave presentation on Cyber Security. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan High Speed Internet before the committee. Jayshona Hicks and Eric Fredrick, representing the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, gave a presentation on Michigan's High Speed Internet. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Jaime Greene adjourned the meeting at 11:48 AM. Representative Jaime Greene, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 10:16 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 13-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews, Coffia and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. in room 519 of the House Office Building as the standing day, time, and location of the House Energy Committee. The motion prevailed 13-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews, Coffia and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4124, HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129 before the committee: HB 4124 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 677a and 717a. HB 4125 (Rep. McFall) A bill to create a program that awards grants to certain postsecondary schools in this state that establish or expand certain educational programs that lead to degrees or credentials supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. HB 4126 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to create a fund for a program that awards grants to certain postsecondary schools in this state that establish or expand certain educational programs that lead to degrees or credentials supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. HB 4127 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy At 9:07 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:08 AM, Majority Vice Chair Prestin called the committee back to order. Chair Wendzel and Representative Andrews testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. At 9:15 AM, Majority Vice Chair Prestin laid the committee at ease. At 9:16 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Dr. Todd Allen, Chair of the Department of Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences at the University of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4126, HB 4125, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. Questions and discussions followed. Jeff McClelland, representing I&M Power, testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4126, HB 4125, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. Questions and discussions followed. Peter Dietrich, representing DTE, testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4126, HB 4125, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. Questions and discussions followed. conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10h (MCL 460.10h), as amended by 2023 PA 245. HB 4128 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 678. HB 4129 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to create a nuclear and hydrogen graduate attraction and retention program to award grants to certain graduates of a postsecondary school who are employed in this state at a qualified electric generation facility after graduation; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prohibit the submission of false information and prescribe penalties; to provide remedies; to create certain funds; to provide for the distribution of money from certain funds; and to allow the promulgation of rules. Ken Flowers, representing Lake Michigan College, testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4126, HB 4125, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. Questions and discussions followed. Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council, testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4126, HB 4125, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. Questions and discussions followed. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum, testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4126, HB 4125, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. Wibke Heymach, representing the Clean Air Task Force, testified in support of HB 4124, HB 4126, HB 4125, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4125, HB 4126 and HB 4129, but did not wish to speak: Mike Malane, representing St. Clair County Community College. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4125 and HB 4126, but did not wish to speak: Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community College Association. Dan Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4124, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129, but did not wish to speak: Craig Borr, representing the Michigan Electric Co-Op Association. Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Utility Workers Union of America. Doug Roberts, representing Consumers Energy. Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Holtec. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4124, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club.


mover_label: Prestin

evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to excuse Reps. BeGole and Myers-Phillips from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting at 10:14 AM. Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Wozniak

evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the proposed committee rule. The motion prevailed 11- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt Tuesdays at noon in Room 307 of the House Office Building as the normal day, time, and location for meetings of the House Families and Veterans Committee. The motion prevailed 11-0-0:   FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. Tim Paxson, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan, introduced himself to the committee. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:25 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: VanderWall

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4019 before the committee: Representative Bierlein testified in support of HB 4019. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4019, but did not wish to speak: James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4014 before the committee: Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4014. Questions and discussions followed. Sarah Berry testified in support of HB 4014. Questions and discussions followed.   HB 4019 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 471a. HB 4014 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2016 PA 375. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4014, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4098 and HB 4099 before the committee: Representative Outman, joined by Representative Frisbie, testified in support of HB 4098 and HB 4099. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4098 and HB 4099, but did not wish to speak: Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 10:59 AM. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov HB 4098 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax tribunal act," by amending sections 26 and 34 (MCL 205.726 and 205.734), section 26 as amended by 2008 PA 126 and section 34 as amended by 1980 PA 437. HB 4099 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the County Road Association. Denise Donohue and Ed Noyola, both representing the County Road Association, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association. Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Municipal League. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to excuse Reps. Bohnak, Grant and Wilson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at 1:26 PM.   Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4150 before the committee: Representative Tisdel testified in support of House Bill 4150. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4150, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Cobb, representing the EdTrust Midwest. Ben Locke, representing Teach Plus Michigan. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Dan Quisenberry, representing the Michigan Association of Public Schools. Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4150, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to report out HB 4150 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-4:   HB 4150 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1531h and 1538 (MCL 380.1531h and 380.1538), section 1531h as added and section 1538 as amended by 2007 PA 144. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. The Chair laid HB 4151 before the committee: Representative Martin testified in support of House Bill 4151. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4151, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund. Dan Quisenberry, representing the Michigan Association of Public Schools. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4151, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4151 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Kunse. The Chair laid HB 4152 before the committee:


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4152.

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4152. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. HB 4151 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110. HB 4152 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531e (MCL 380.1531e), as added by 2024 PA 147. Representative Schmaltz and Venessa Kessler from Launch Michigan, testified in support of House Bill 4152. Question and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4152, but did not wish to speak: Dan Quisenberry, representing the Michigan Association of Public Schools. Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4152, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4152 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Paquette, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. The Chair laid HB 4153 before the committee:


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4153.

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4153. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair DeBoer testified in support of House Bill 4153. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4153, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. HB 4153 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 501, 521, 551, 1231, 1233, 1311b, 1526, 1535a, and 1809 (MCL 380.501, 380.521, 380.551, 380.1231, 380.1233, 380.1311b, 380.1526, 380.1535a, and 380.1809), sections 501 and 551 as amended by 2016 PA 192, section 521 as added by 2003 PA 179, section 1231 as amended by 2020 PA 23, section 1233 as amended by 2023 PA 111, section 1311b as amended by 2012 PA 620, section 1526 as amended by 2023 PA 110, section 1535a as amended by 2016 PA 532, and section 1809 as amended by 2020 PA 384, and by adding section 1531l. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4153, but did not wish to speak: Dan Quisenberry, representing the Michigan Association of Public Schools. Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4153 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 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:14 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Brenda Carter

evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 26, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4077 and HB 4078 before the committee:   HB 4077 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2804, 2843, 2843b, 2844, and 16221 (MCL 333.2804, 333.2843, 333.2843b, 333.2844, and 333.16221), section 2804 as amended by 2012 PA 499, section 2843 as amended by 2013 PA 79, section 2843b as added by 1986 PA 185, and section 16221 as amended by 2023 PA 209. HB 4078 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled "An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the Representative Rogers, joined by Representative Mueller, testified in support of HB 4077 and HB 4078. Questions and discussion followed. Jared Rozycki and Sarah Jensen-Vatter, representing the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, testified in support of HB 4077 and HB 4078. Questions and discussion followed. Dr. Carl Hawkins, representing the Michigan Association of Medical Examiners, testified in support of HB 4077 and HB 4078. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4077 and HB 4078, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Department of Health and Human Services. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Primary Care Association before the committee. Frank Waters, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association, joined by Michael Weessies, representing Hackley Community Care, and Matt O'Bryant and Kelli Pardee, representing Great Lakes Bay Health, gave a presentation on the 340b program. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid Presentation from the Michigan Rare Coalition before the committee. Bill Stone, joined by Kathi Luis and Leslie Baldwin, representing the Michigan Rare Coalition, gave a presentation on the 340b program.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to excuse Rep. Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:18 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as amended by 2012 PA 171.


mover_label: Lightner

evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services before the committee. Joe Sullivan, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, gave a presentation. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to excuse Rep. Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Harris adjourned the meeting at 12:44 PM. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


motion_text: to adopt the amendment to HB 4021.

evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4021. The motion prevailed 11- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL   HB 4021 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 5735 and 8511 (MCL 600.5735 and 600.8511), section 5735 as amended by 2004 PA 105 and section 8511 as amended by 2014 PA 124. Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: BeGole

evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report HB 4021, as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Hope. The Chair laid HB 4018 before the committee:


mover_label: Harris

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4018 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Breen and Scott. Nays: Rep. Hope. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4047 and HB 4048 before the committee: Representative Bierlein and Representative Tsernoglou, testified together in support of HB 4047 and HB 4048. Questions and discussions followed. Ilana Beller, representing the Public Citizen, testified in support of HB 4048. Questions and discussions followed. Zoey Brewer, representing the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, testified in support of HB 4047. Questions and discussions followed. HB 4018 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 16 (MCL 712A.16), as amended by 2023 PA 290. HB 4047 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to impose civil liability and prescribe criminal penalties for the nonconsensual creation or dissemination of deep fake sexual images; and to provide for remedies. HB 4048 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 17b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17b), as added by 2002 PA 28. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4048 and HB 4047, but did not wish to speak: Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. Chair Lightner laid a presentation before the committee from the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan. Kent County Prosecutor, Chris Becker, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Brandon Lanyon, with the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, came forward to address questions and for further discussion.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:26 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Wortz

evidence_text: Representative Wortz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4013 before the committee: Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4013. Questions and discussions followed. Legislative Liaison Chris Semrinec and Chief of the Law Enforcement Division Jason Haines, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified in support of HB 4013. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4013, but did not wish to speak: Shawn Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:19 PM.   HB 4013 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 73102 (MCL 324.73102), as amended by 1998 PA 546. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Chair Neyer laid a presentation from the Michigan Potato Industry Commission before the committee. Dr. Kelly Turner, representing the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, Phil Gusmano, representing Better Made, Kali Bagley representing Downey's Chips, and Dennis Lott, owner of Lott Seed Farm, gave presentation. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:03 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:03 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wortz called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4017 before the committee: Chair Neyer testified in support of House Bill 4017. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:13 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wortz laid the committee at ease.   HB 4017 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," by amending section 35 (MCL 408.1035), as amended by 2024 PA 17. At 11:13 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Barb Eisenmann, Zell Eisenmann, and Noel Eisenmann testified in support of HB 4017. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4017, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4017, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO.


motion_text: to excuse Rep. Skaggs from the meeting.

evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to excuse Rep. Skaggs from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:41 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Thompson

evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4004 before the committee:


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4004 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4065 before the committee:   HB 4004 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled "McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act," by amending section 25 (MCL 432.25), as amended by 1998 PA 465. HB 4065 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2024 PA 115.


mover_label: Carter

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4065.

evidence_text: Representative Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4065. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fairbairn.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4065 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association. John Lindly and Marge Burns, both representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4115 and HB 4116 before the committee: HB 4115 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies," by amending the title and section 18 (MCL 446.218), the title as amended by 2018 PA 345. HB 4116 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies," by amending sections 8 and 9 (MCL 446.208 and 446.209), section 8 as amended by 2002 PA 469 and section 9 as amended by 2018 PA 345. Mark Aubrey, representing the Michigan Pawnbrokers Association, testified in support of HB 4116 and HB 4115. Questions and discussions followed. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Dawn Crandell and Robert Donovic, both representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan; John Bitely, representing himself; and Jeff Grantham, representing Grantham Building and Remolding, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.


mover_label: Liberati

motion_text: to excuse Rep. Neyer from the meeting.

evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to excuse Rep. Neyer 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 10:27 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Aragona

evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4151 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4153 before the committee:   HB 4151 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110. HB 4153 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 501, 521, 551, 1231, 1233, 1311b, 1526, 1535a, and 1809 (MCL 380.501, 380.521, 380.551, 380.1231, 380.1233, 380.1311b, Representative DeBoer explained the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 4153.


mover_label: Posthumus

evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4153. The motion prevailed 9- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4153, but did not wish to speak: Meghann Keit, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4153 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 10:40 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov 380.1526, 380.1535a, and 380.1809), sections 501 and 551 as amended by 2016 PA 192, section 521 as added by 2003 PA 179, section 1231 as amended by 2020 PA 23, section 1233 as amended by 2023 PA 111, section 1311b as amended by 2012 PA 620, section 1526 as amended by 2023 PA 110, section 1535a as amended by 2016 PA 532, and section 1809 as amended by 2020 PA 384, and by adding section 1531l.


mover_label: Schriver

evidence_text: Representative Schriver moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Chair Greene laid a presentation from Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association before the committee. Nathan Kark, representing the Michigan Cable Telecommunications Association, gave presentation. Questions and discussion followed.


mover_label: Kunse

evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel and Linting from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Jaime Greene adjourned the meeting at 10:50 AM. Representative Jaime Greene, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Fox

evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HJR B before the committee:


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to report out HJR B with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-3- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HJR B, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Melany Mack Katie Cavanaugh.   HJR B (Rep. Posthumus) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending sections 1 and 4 of article II, to require the verification of an elector's United States citizenship and to modify voter identification requirements. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HJR B, but did not wish to speak: Shannon Abbott, representing Common Cause Michigan. Melanie Macey, representing Promote the Vote. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Ashiya Brown, representing the All Voting is Local Action. Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network. Christine Suave, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Patti Hooten, representing themselves. Michael Dunn, representing themselves. Nancy Bradley, representing themselves. Bill Schnaidt, representing themselves. Kay Perry, representing themselves. Judy Karandjeff, representing themselves. Eric Welsby, representing themselves. Stephanie Szymas, representing Secure Democracy USA. The following person submitted a card in support of HJR B, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Schaeper, representing Stand UP Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:04 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4014, HB 4098 and HB 4099 before the committee: The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4014, but did not wish to speak: Marti Praschan, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.   HB 4014 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2016 PA 375. HB 4098 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1973 PA 186, entitled "Tax tribunal act," by amending sections 26 and 34 (MCL 205.726 and 205.734), section 26 as amended by 2008 PA 126 and section 34 as amended by 1980 PA 437. HB 4099 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled "Open meetings act," by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4014 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley and Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4098 and HB 4099, but did not wish to speak: Marti Praschan, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association. Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan.


mover_label: Alexander

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4098 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley and Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4099 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley and Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4119 and HB 4120 before the committee: Representative Frisbie, joined by Kelli Rittenhouse, representing the Michigan Business Aviation Association, and Carl Barnes, representing Dentastar Aviation, testified in support of HB 4119 and HB 4120. Questions and discussion followed. HB 4119 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4x (MCL 205.54x), as amended by 2009 PA 53. HB 4120 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4k (MCL 205.94k), as amended by 2012 PA 429. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4119 and HB 4120, but did not wish to speak: Kevin Klein, representing the Cherry Capital Airport - Traverse City. Dan Sal, representing the Michigan Association of Airport Executives. Tony Vernazzi, representing the Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan. Andy Richards, representing Duncan Aviation. The Chair laid HB 4079 and HB 4080 before the committee: HB 4079 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1976 PA 225, entitled "An act to defer the collection of special assessments on homestead properties; to provide for conditions of eligibility for such a deferment; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of treasury, local assessing officers, and local collecting officers; to provide for the advancement of moneys by the state to indemnify special assessment districts for losses from deferment of collections; to provide for the advancement of money by the state to an owner for the repayment of loans used by the owner to pay special assessments; to provide for the collection of deferred special assessments and interest thereon, and the disposition of these collections; to make an appropriation; and to prescribe penalties," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 211.763 and 211.764), as amended by 1980 PA 403. HB 4080 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1976 PA 225, entitled "An act to defer the collection of special assessments on homestead properties; to provide for conditions of eligibility for such a deferment; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of treasury, local assessing officers, and local collecting officers; to provide for the advancement of moneys by the state to indemnify special assessment districts for losses from deferment of collections; to provide for the advancement of money by the state to an owner for the repayment of loans used by the owner to pay special assessments; to provide for the collection of deferred special assessments and interest thereon, and the disposition of these collections; to make an appropriation; and to prescribe penalties," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 211.761 and 211.762), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 331. Representative Hoadley, joined by Representative Schuette, testified in support of HB 4079 and HB 4080. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4079 and HB 4080, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4079.

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4079. The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Neeley, Breen and Young. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Lightner and Tyrone Carter.


mover_label: Frisbie

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4080.

evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4080. The motion prevailed 13-0- 1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen and Young. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Lightner. The Chair laid HB 4170 before the committee: Representative Schmaltz, testified in support of HB 4170. Questions and discussions followed. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, testified in support of HB 4170. Questions and discussions followed. Nichole Keway Biber, representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 4170. Michael LaFaive, representing the Morey Fiscal Policy Initiative, testified in support of HB 4170. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4170, but did not wish to speak: Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity Michigan. Eric Chappell, representing Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity Michigan. HB 4170 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 51 (MCL 206.51), as amended by 2023 PA 4. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4170, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Imani Foster, representing 482forward. Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association. Lindsey Matson, representing 482forward. Kalvin Carter, representing Up North Advocacy. Peri Stone-Palmquist, representing the Student Advocacy Center. Molly Sweeney, representing 482forward. Sean McBrearty, representing Clean Water Action. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4170 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-3-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Neeley and Young. Pass: Reps. Hoskins and Breen.


mover_label: Young

motion_text: to excuse Rep. Paiz from the meeting.

evidence_text: Representative Young moved to excuse Rep. Paiz from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 11:35 AM. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Bruck

evidence_text: Representative Bruck moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on the Michigan Auditor General Performance Audit of the Water Withdrawal Program in the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy #761-0153-23. Nanci Bashore, Audit Manager, and Jessica Armstrong, Senior Supervisor, representing the Michigan Office of the Auditor General, gave a presentation on the Michigan Auditor General Performance Audit of the Water Withdrawal Program in the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair invited Representative Smit, Chair of the Committee on Election Integrity, to speak to the committee. Representative Smit spoke to the committee regarding the request for documents from the Michigan Department of State. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 10:11 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair   Matthew Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Department of Transportation. Brad Wieferich, Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186 and HB 4187 before the committee:   HB 4180 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending sections 6a and 6c (MCL 205.56a and 205.56c), section 6a as amended by 2015 PA 264 and section 6c as added by 2015 PA 262, and by adding sections 4gg and 4hh. HB 4181 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 2004 PA 175, entitled "Streamlined sales and use tax revenue equalization act," by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 205.173 and 205.175), section 3 as amended by 2015 PA 177 and section 5 as amended by 2022 PA 24. HB 4182 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending sections 6c and 21 (MCL