evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4254 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wendzel and Neyer. At 9:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:09 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4963 before the committee: HB 4963 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending sections 3, 8, 11, and 14 (MCL 333.27953, 333.27958, 333.27961, and 333.27964), sections 3 and 8 as amended by 2023 PA 166 and section 14 as amended by 2023 PA 165. Chair Aragona testified in support of HB 4963. Questions and discussions followed. Clark Orthwein, representing Objectiv, testified in support of HB 4963. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:13 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn laid the committee at ease. At 9:14 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4963, but did not wish to speak: Dereck Sova, representing the CRA. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from Lume. David Morrow and Doug Hellyar, both representing Lume, and Kevin Blair from Honigman, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4969 before the committee: HB 4969 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to regulate the distribution, sale, and manufacture of kratom products; to require licensing for certain conduct related to kratom and kratom products; to prohibit the distribution, sale, and manufacturing of certain kratom products; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe fines and sanctions; to provide remedies; and to require the promulgation of rules. Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed. Mac Haddow, representing the American Kratom Association, testified in support of HB 4969. John Cleveland, representing the Holistic Alternative Recovery Trust (HART), testified in opposition to HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed. Walker Gallman, representing the Global Kratom Coalition, testified in support of HB 4969. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4969, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4969, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Andrew Kulpa, representing Botanical for Better Health. David and Melody Woolf, representing Michigan resident users. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4969, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Dr. Edward Boyer, Toxicologist. Sarah Bauer, representing herself. Dereck Sova, representing the CRA.


mover_label: Dievendorf

result: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 10:32 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Posthumus

evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 23, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4929 before the committee: HB 4929 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16201 (MCL 333.16201), as amended by 2019 PA 96, and by adding section 16202.


mover_label: Aragona

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4929.

evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4929. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:44 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:45 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Schuette offered the following amendment to HB 4929 (H-1): 1. Amend page 3, line 20, after "license" by inserting "or registration".

validation_state: consistent


mover_label: Martin

evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4929 (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report HB 4929, as amended, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4930 before the committee: HB 4930 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16177 (MCL 333.16177), as amended by 2006 PA 481.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4930.

evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4930. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Wendzel

evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4930 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4929 and HB 4930, but did not wish to speak: Maknié Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The Chair laid HB 4221 before the committee: HB 4221 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16287 and 18811 (MCL 333.16287 and 333.18811), section 16287 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section 18811 as amended by 2006 PA 406.


mover_label: Witwer

evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to report out HB 4221 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4346 and HB 4347 before the committee: HB 4346 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled "Lawful internet gaming act," by amending section 15 (MCL 432.315). HB 4347 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse racing law of 1995," by amending sections 2 and 20 (MCL 431.302 and 431.320), section 2 as amended by 2016 PA 271 and section 20 as amended by 2019 PA 153. Representative Kunse testified in support of HB 4346 and HB 4347. Questions and discussions followed. Byron Schuck, representing Horseman and County Fairs, testified in support of HB 4346 and HB 4347. Questions and discussions followed. Kim Pluta, representing the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association, testified in support of HB 4346 and HB 4347. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4346 and HB 4347, but did not wish to speak: Saree Miller, representing the Allegan County Fair. Jeff Dawson, representing the Croswell County Fair. Donna Thompson, representing the Clare County Fair. Dennis Redman, representing the Barry County Fair. John Currie, representing the Mecosta County Fair. Matt Kempf, representing the Newaygo County Fair. LC Scramlin, representing the Oakland County Fair. Lisa Rife, representing the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions. Ron Khoury, representing the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4346 and HB 4347, but did not wish to speak: Beatrice Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals. The Chair laid HB 5103 before the committee: HB 5103 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 32312, 32312a, and 32510 (MCL 324.32312, 324.32312a, and 324.32510), section 32312 as amended by 2021 PA 91, section 32312a as added by 1997 PA 126, and section 32510 as added by 1995 PA 59, and by adding section 32510a. Representative VanWoerkom testified in support of HB 5103. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5103, but did not wish to speak: Dylan Gebhard, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. The Chair laid HB 4926 before the committee: HB 4926 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16211, 16216, and 16238 (MCL 333.16211, 333.16216, and 333.16238), section 16211 as amended and section 16238 as added by 1993 PA 79 and section 16216 as amended by 2014 PA 413, and by adding section 16211a. Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 4926. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4926, but did not wish to speak: Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.


mover_label: Herzberg

evidence_text: Representative Herzberg moved to excuse Representative DeBoer from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:11 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Alexander

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 28, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4720 before the committee: HB 4720 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 795 and 795a (MCL 168.795 and 168.795a), section 795 as amended by 2018 PA 127 and section 795a as amended by 1998 PA 215. At 9:04 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:05 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fox called the committee back to order. Representative Smit testified in support of HB 4720. Questions and discussions followed. Majority Vice Chair Fox laid HB 5197 before the committee: HB 5197 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending sections 7, 15, 24, 26, 51, and 54 (MCL 169.207, 169.215, 169.224, 169.226, 169.251, and 169.254), section 7 as amended by 2001 PA 250, section 15 as amended by 2015 PA 269, sections 24, 26, and 51 as amended by 2019 PA 93, and section 54 as amended by 2023 PA 244, and by adding section 34a. Representative Smit testified in support of HB 5197. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:23 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fox laid the committee at ease. At 9:24 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Jason Snead, representing Honest Elections Project, and Caitlin Sutherland, representing Americans for Public Trust testified in support of HB 5197. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5198 before the committee: HB 5198 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 645a. Representative Bruck testified in support of HB 5198. Questions and discussions followed. Jason Snead, representing the Honest Elections Project, testified in support of HB 5198. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4720, HB 5197 and HB 5198, but did not wish to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing the Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4720, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State.


mover_label: Fox

evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to excuse Representative Outman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:55 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 28, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038 and HB 5039 before the committee: HB 5035 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980. HB 5036 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 219g. HB 5037 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018 PA 182. HB 5038 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16l of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l), as amended by 2016 PA 150. HB 5039 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16221 and 16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), as amended by 2023 PA 209. Jamie Hall testified in support of HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038 and HB 5039. Kara Deyerin, representing Right to Know, testified in support of HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038 and HB 5039. Questions and discussions followed. Lynn Spencer, testified in support of HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038 and HB 5039. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Roth and Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038 and HB 5039. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038 and HB 5039, but did not wish to speak: Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Health. Stephanie Jones, representing the Michigan Fertility Alliance, testified in opposition to HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038 and HB 5039. Questions and discussions followed.


mover_label: Woolford

evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved to excuse Representative Rheingans from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:00 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house


mover_label: Hoskins

evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 28, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4816, HB 4892 and HB 4893 before the committee: HB 4816 (Rep. Jenkins-Arno) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 281. HB 4892 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 724 and 728 (MCL 339.724 and 339.728), as amended by 2018 PA 81. HB 4893 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 725 and 727a (MCL 339.725 and 339.727a), section 725 as amended by 2010 PA 215 and section 727a as amended by 2018 PA 81. Chair Tisdel testified in support of the proposed (H-2) substitute for HB 4816.


mover_label: Frisbie

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4816.

evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4816. The motion prevailed 11-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Breen and Young. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Neeley and Paiz.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4816 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 12-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Neeley, Breen and Young. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Paiz. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4892 and HB 4893, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 4892 at the October 28th, 2025, meeting.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 4892 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 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None. A substitute (H-2) was adopted for HB 4893 at the October 28th, 2025, meeting.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 4893 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representatives Posthumus and Tyrone Carter 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 10:42 AM. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Paquette

evidence_text: Representative Paquette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 28, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.


mover_label: Meerman

evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena to the Michigan Department of Education. At its last meeting, this Committee heard testimony regarding the Health Education Standards Framework currently proposed by the Michigan Department of Education. The House Oversight Committee and, more broadly, the House of Representatives, has a clear legislative purpose in examining the proposed education standards and the process by which they were proposed, given that the proposed standards implicate several statutes enacted by the Legislature regarding sex education and health education in Michigan schools, and potential noncompliance with those statutes. On October 24, 2025, Representative Meerman and Chair DeBoyer sent a letter to the Michigan Department of Education, requesting internal documents regarding the proposed Health Education Standards Framework and related policy discussions. On October 31, 2025, the Michigan Department of Education responded that it would take “several months” to produce the requested documents. It appears that the Department does not want its internal communications about these standards revealed to the Legislature or the public before the standards are adopted. The party to be subpoenaed is the Michigan Department of Education. The documents to be produced by the Department are spelled out in the subpoena document that has been provided to all members of this committee. The motion prevailed 10-7-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Woolford, Wozniak, Lightner and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the committee testimony from Senator Webber. Senator Webber provided testimony on Michigan's Hawthorn Psychiatric Hospital. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid before the committee a presentation on the Michigan Auditor General Performance Audit Report-Office of Recipient Rights, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, September 2025. Ivy Jaroche, Heidi Herendeen, and Yvonne Benn, representing the Michigan Office of the Auditor General, gave a presentation on the Michigan Auditor General Performance Audit Report-Office of Recipient Rights, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, September 2025. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Michelle Massey Barnes.


mover_label: Mentzer

evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to excuse Representatives Bierlein, Schriver and Jaime Greene from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 10:35 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 28, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5109, HB 5110, HB 5111 and HB 5112 before the committee: HB 5109 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 233, 234, 239, and 240 (MCL 257.233, 257.234, 257.239, and 257.240), section 233 as amended by 2014 PA 290, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552, section 239 as amended by 2020 PA 382, and section 240 as amended by 2004 PA 493. HB 5110 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 227 (MCL 257.227), as amended by 2011 PA 92. HB 5111 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 81105 (MCL 324.81105), as amended by 2018 PA 519. HB 5112 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 80304 (MCL 324.80304), as amended by 2018 PA 678. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5109, but did not wish to speak: Karen Johnston, representing Toyota.


mover_label: Prestin

evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5109 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar and Andrews. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Miller.


mover_label: Bohnak

evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5110 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews and Miller. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5111 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar and Andrews. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Miller.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5112 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar and Andrews. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Miller. The Chair laid HB 5089 before the committee: HB 5089 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," by amending section 106 (MCL 250.1106), as added by 2020 PA 293. Representative Lightner testified in support of HB 5089. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5089, but did not wish to speak: Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation.


mover_label: Neyer

evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 5089 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews and Miller. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Herzberg moved to excuse Representatives 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 12:10 PM. Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Maddock

evidence_text: Representative Maddock moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 540 and SB 542 before the committee: SB 540 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to create a Michigan National Guard child care assistance program to provide child care assistance to certain Michigan National Guard members; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to authorize the promulgation of rules. SB 542 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 2014 PA 259, entitled "Michigan national guard tuition assistance act," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 32.433 and 32.434), as amended by 2023 PA 33.


mover_label: Beson

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 540.

evidence_text: Representative Beson moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 540. The motion prevailed 25-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers, Glanville, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Phil Green

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 542.

evidence_text: Representative Phil Green moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to SB 542. The motion prevailed 25-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Kuhn, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers, Glanville, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Nays: None. Pass: None. Matt Black, representing the Office of Senator Hertel, testified in support of SB 540 and SB 542. Questions and discussions followed. Terry Sabo, representing the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, approached to answer questions from committee members on SB 540 and SB 542. Questions and discussions followed.


mover_label: Mueller

evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to excuse Representatives DeSana, Steckloff and Edwards 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 9:12 AM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Linting

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 22, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4813 before the committee: HB 4813 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 2008 PA 160, entitled "An act entering into the interstate compact on educational opportunity for military children: and for related purposes," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 3.1041 and 3.1042). A substitute (H-1) for HB 4813 was adopted at the September 24th, 2025, meeting.


mover_label: Pavlov

evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 4813 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 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. The Chair laid HB 4895 before the committee: HB 4895 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 314 (MCL 339.314). The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4895, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4895 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. 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. The Chair laid HB 4922 before the committee: HB 4922 (Rep. Kelly) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531k. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4922, but did not wish to speak: Bethany Harnden. Susan Arslanian. Melissa McDermid Wiercinski. Kay Taylor. Hannah VanDuinen. Justine Keuning-LaFrence. Sandra Fields. Candi Wilson. Deanna Swartout-Corbeil. Amanda Davies. April Johnson. Karen Lawrence. Rebecca Lowe. Carol Kravetz. Travis E.. Katherine Lawrence. Julie Barile. Diane Henderson. Jared Mattfolk. Ellen Robinette. Skylar Buchan. Betty Ong. Margaret Lincoln. Angela Biske. Kelly Hincks. Al Lanning. Mary Johns. Alexandra Stamm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Brad Neff.


mover_label: Kunse

evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4922 with recommendation. 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. The Chair laid HB 5049, HB 5050, HB 5051, HB 5052, HB 5053 and HB 5054 before the committee: HB 5049 (Rep. Weiss) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1179a (MCL 380.1179a), as added by 2013 PA 187. HB 5050 (Rep. Snyder) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17744a and 17744d (MCL 333.17744a and 333.17744d), as amended by 2020 PA 311. HB 5051 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 2020 PA 312, entitled "Law enforcement and firefighter access to epinephrine act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 28.821, 28.822, and 28.823). HB 5052 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 17a (MCL 722.127a), as added by 2005 PA 120. HB 5053 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20919 (MCL 333.20919), as amended by 2019 PA 37. HB 5054 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1178 and 1179 (MCL 380.1178 and 380.1179), section 1178 as amended by 2020 PA 320 and section 1179 as amended by 2018 PA 243.


mover_label: Weiss

evidence_text: Representative Weiss moved to report out HB 5049 with recommendation. 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.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5050 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. 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.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5051 with recommendation. 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.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5052 with recommendation. 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.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5053 with recommendation. 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.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5054 with recommendation. 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. The Chair laid HB 5044 before the committee: HB 5044 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1178b. Eric Hoppstock, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education, and Kelly Rogers, representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education and Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District, testified in opposition to HB 5044. Questions and discussions followed. Abby Cypher and Kirsten Myers, both representing the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education, testified in opposition to HB 5044. Dan Unumb, representing the Autism Legal Resource Center, testified in support of HB 5044. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: John Kleff. Luke Scholten, representing the Kenowa Hills Public Schools. Shanna Spickard, representing Michigan Elementary & Middle School Principals Association. Shelley Dickerson. Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association. Dan Behm, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan. Maegan Sprow. Robin Meldrum. Anna Novak. Renee Thelen. Nicole West. Kari King. Shawna Dippman. Keith Giacoma, representing Livonia Public Schools. Stephanie Dyer. Tonya Jesweak. Kristy Orosco. Sarah Igonin. Sarah Vander Baan. Joe Manzella. Caitlin VerMeer. Marci Moloney. Katie Dodge. Michelle Proulx, representing Lapeer County ISD. Molly Garcia. Elena Girolamo. Krysandra Phelan. Deanna Basha. Maureen Keene, representing Jackson County Intermediate School District. Deana Tuczek. William Parrinello. Daniel Preston , representing the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Megan Perreault. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Massiel Soriano, representing Centria Autism. Rob Payne, representing Centria Autism. Bryce Kitzmiller. Sara Grezlik. The Chair laid a presentation by the University of Michigan on Michigan’s Workforce Data and Outlook before the committee. Ashlee Breitner & Mengjie Lyu, representing the University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute, gave a presentation on Michigan’s Workforce Data and Outlook. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:53 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Tisdel

evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4981 before the committee: HB 4981 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16281, 16905, 18101, 18105, 18106, 18111, 18114, and 18117 (MCL 333.16281, 333.16905, 333.18101, 333.18105, 333.18106, 333.18111, 333.18114, and 333.18117), section 16281 as added and section 18117 as amended by 1998 PA 496, section 16905 as amended by 2006 PA 388, sections 18101 and 18111 as amended and sections 18106 and 18114 as added by 2019 PA 96, and section 18105 as amended by 2006 PA 429. Representative Fairbairn, joined by Carol Berger, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association, testified in support of HB 4981. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4981, but did not wish to speak: Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield-Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4399, HB 4593 and HB 4594 before the committee: HB 4399 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17201, 17210, 17211a, and 17212 (MCL 333.17201, 333.17210, 333.17211a, and 333.17212), sections 17201 and 17212 as amended and section 17211a as added by 2016 PA 499 and section 17210 as amended by 2021 PA 53, and by adding section 17210a. HB 4593 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16608 (MCL 333.16608), as amended by 2021 PA 12. HB 4594 (Rep. Martus) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16605 (MCL 333.16605), as amended by 2021 PA 12.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4593.

evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4593. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Bierlein

evidence_text: Representative Bierlein moved to report out HB 4593 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: St. Germaine

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4594.

evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4594. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Thompson

evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4594 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Prestin testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 4399. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4399, but did not wish to speak: Barb Medvec, representing the American Nurses Association of Michigan. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Rocco Buyssi, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. Sean Gehle, representing Trinity Health Michigan. Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Ryan Sebolt, representing Michigan AFL-CIO. Eric Simpson NP, representing himself. Naila Russell, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners. Jimmy Johnston AGACNP-BC, representing the University of Michigan School of Nursing. Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons Michigan. Patrick Crane DNP, RN, AGPCNP-BC, representing the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners. Bridget Chin MD, representing herself. Dr. Fadi Kizy MD, representing themself. Justin Grifka, representing himself. Stacy Leik, representing the Economic Alliance of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition of HB 4399, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Jacob Monestersky DO, representing himself. Benjamin Bruinsma MD, representing himself. Lauren English MD, representing herself. Brittany Dutt, representing herself. Dr. David Strong MD, PhD, representing himself. Ken Bishop, representing himself. Larisa Traill MD, FACEP, FAEM, representing herself. Dr. Ginger Swiderski representing herself. Deborah Pumarada, representing herself. Tiffany Weiss-Feldkamp, representing herself. Samuel Tweedie, representing himself. Gregory Gafni-Pappas, representing himself. Sanford Vieder, representing himself. Amy Polk, representing herself. Beth Kurt, representing herself. Dr. Uju Madu MD, representing themselves. Blesie Beaumier, representing themselves. Sara Garmel, representing herself. Andrew W. Messenger DO, representing himself. Radhika Sheth, representing herself. Kathy Wright, representing herself. Dr. Sadasiva Reddy, representing themself. Laura Sonntag, representing herself. Ann Pemberton, representing herself. James Mueller DO, representing himself. Sara Rivard, representing herself. Dr. Swati Mody, representing themselves. Deborah Bickerstaff RT(R)(M)(ARRT), representing herself. Elaine Flees, representing herself. Tracie Lach RT(R), representing herself. Cathy Cuny, representing herself. Denise Collins, representing herself. Dr. Brian LeCleir, representing himself. Alexander Horbal DO, representing himself. Alicia Muterspaugh, representing herself. Julie Surhigh, representing herself. Tracy Boon, representing themself. Jacqueline Witters, representing herself, Kenneth Lombardi MD, representing himself. Amaya Cortimilia, representing herself. Juliette Perzhinsky MD, representing herself. Sarah Reimann, representing herself. Dr. Jennifer Maxam Fenner, representing herself. Anna Trostinskaia MD, representing herself. Charles Guidot MD, representing himself. Arthur J. Ronan DO, representing himself. Dr. Zachary Beswick, representing himself. Cori Kaatz, representing themselves. Cecilia Li, representing herself. Michael Mazza, representing himself. Mark E. Meyer MD, representing himself. Dr. Danelle Stabel, representing themself. Jessica Wehrman RT(R), representing herself. Dr. Owolabi Ogunneye, representing themself. Revan Maragiri MD, representing themself. Barb Hart, representing herself. Marybeth Weber, representing herself. Linda East, representing herself. Jessica Kado, representing herself. Kala Ramasamy MD, representing herself. Amber Nettleton, representing herself. Rakesh Saxena, representing themself. Michael Swirtz, representing himself. Dawn Keyser MA, RT(R)(M)(CT), ARRT, representing herself. Dana Rowland, representing herself. Matt Habrowski, representing himself. C. Jeffrey Holmes MD, representing himself. Francisco Lossio MD, FAAP, representing himself. Lindsey Van Drunen, representing herself. Sarah Cullum, representing herself. Sunil Rangwani MD, representing themself. Michael Gratson, representing himself. Alexa Arvidson, representing herself. Lauren Verhey, representing herself. Cristen Laird DO, FACS, representing themself. Dr. Ryan Keating, representing himself. Teresa Pickford, representing herself. Robert Muterspaugh, representing himself. Mark Wright, representing himself. Maisa Teff, representing themself. Sara Chakel MD, FACEP, representing herself. Hadlie Camarato, representing herself. Barbara Hart, representing herself. Dr. Anna Greenwood, representing herself. Dr. Kathleen Kalata PhD, RN, S, MBA, representing herself. Dr. Denis Lincoln, representing himself. Omer Zaman, representing himself. Tierra Byrd, representing themself. Dr. Bonnie Taylor, representing herself. Kathleen Gebarski, representing herself. Petra Chamseddine, representing herself. Dr. Sahar Galal, representing themself. Mahesh Sharman, representing themself. Ciri Dreisbach RVT, representing themself. Ann Swinford MD, FACR, representing herself. Amanda Gomes, representing herself. Kenneth Buckwalter, representing himself. Dr. James Neibling, representing himself. Ishan Patel, representing themself. Aspen Bicoll, representing themself. Michael Perone, representing himself. Tracey Olldashi, representing themself. Juanita Rivera, representing herself. Laura Ross MD, representing herself. Arif Musa MD, representing themself. Maha Abdallah, representing themself. Jennifer DeMore, representing herself. Laura Reese, representing herself. Andy Moriarity, representing himself. Sarab Sarah, representing themself. Anhish Wasnik MD, representing themself. Dr. Michelle Sakala, representing herself. Alex Jessmore, representing themself. Nancy Worgess, representing herself. Sundar Veeramani, representing themself. Vidya Pai, representing themself. Joseph Junewick, representing himself. Dr. Waseem Ullah, representing themself. Dr. Pnina Rokhlin MD, representing themself. Morgan Locke, representing themself. Nancy Keipe Fody, representing herself. Dr. Usha Bulusu, representing themself. Wendy Biggs, representing herself. Christopher McAdams MD, representing himself. Dr. Katharine Scharer, representing herself. Milan Pantelic, representing themself. Rebecca Klisz-Hulbert MD, representing herself. Dan DeWeert, representing himself. Antony Hsu MD, representing himself. Dr. James Pilkington, representing himself. Tamara Moutsatson DO, representing herself. Kathleen Nugent RDMS, RVT, representing herself. Geoffrey Potts, representing himself. Edward P. Fody MD, representing himself. Christian Nageotte MD, representing himself. Mercedes Adair, representing herself. Aaron Kobernick, representing himself. Emily Henning DO, representing herself. Dr. William Truluck, representing himself. Jessica Kado, representing herself. Christine Schulte, representing herself. Juliette Perzhinsky MD, representing herself. Braily Beach RVT, representing themself. Dr. Akshay Bhanot, representing themself. Doha Amin, representing themself. Xia Wang, representing themself. Joseph M Masternick Jr DO, representing himself. Mark Stewart, representing himself. Jennifer Moss, representing herself. Melanie Garbarino, representing herself. Bobbi Cartwright RDMS RVT, representing herself. Dr. Kelly O’Shea, representing herself. Caroline Stevens, representing herself. Kimberly Jacobsen MD, representing herself. Dana Kerges, representing herself. Mihai Iliesiu, representing themself. Gayathri Iyer, representing themself. Kim Boldt, representing herself. Corey Worrall, representing himself. Amardeep Mann, representing themself. Darline Schultz, representing herself. Kersti Bruining MD, representing herself. Kathleen Dunkel MD, representing herself. Medha Cherabuddi representing themself. Dr. Jayne Courts, representing herself. Lily Bourdeaux, representing herself. Susan Louder, representing herself. Katie White, representing herself. Lisa Walker MD, representing herself. Denelle Mohammed, representing herself. David Fry, representing himself. Edward Kresyman, representing himself. David Whalen, representing himself. Dr. Sanjay Murthy, representing himself. Daniel Noujaim MD, representing himself. Dr. Madhulata Reddy, representing themself. Conchita D. Riparip MD, representing themself. Karen Seaver MD, representing herself. Jeanette M. Scheid MD, representing herself. Siobhan Maxwell, representing herself. Hunter Trafton, representing themself. Rezart Karavidha RDCS, RVT, representing themself. Aditya Shah, representing themself. Todd Rexford MD, representing himself. Dr. Willliam Kady, representing himself. Prateek Bhatnagar, representing himself. Tyler Wiegers, representing himself. Dr. Arti Madhavan, representing themself. Seti Belay, representing themself. Brian Hanna DO, FACOS, representing himself. Dr. Benjamin Glines, representing himself. Dr. Madelon Krissoff, representing themself. Dr. Beza Sahlie, representing themself. Mark Pinto, representing himself. Paul Hakim MD, representing himself. Dr. Heather Mewes, representing herself. Andrew Biondo DO, representing himself. Daniel Arndt MD, representing himself. Monica Yusishen MD, representing herself. Ashok Vashishta, representing themself. Sunil Rangwani MD, representing themself. George T. Wescott, representing himself. Krassimir Denchev, representing themself. Jennifer Richmond, representing herself. Dr. Tate Kern DO, representing themself. Josh Suderman, representing himself. Dr. Warren Lanphear, representing himself. Matt Falkiewicz MD, representing himself. Derek Rizzo, representing himself. Molly O’Kane, representing herself. Jeremy Roberts, representing himself. Dr. Kristen Ludema, representing herself. Laurel Moore, representing themself. David Christainson, representing himself. Dr. Katryna Peacock, representing herself. Dr. Eric Royston, representing himself. Dr. Kevin Qin, representing himself. Syed Saad Ali, representing themself. Heidi Leach, representing herself. Mehdia Zaidi, representing themself. Dillon Harp, representing himself. Bram Dolcourt, representing himself. Murray Rebner, representing himself. Dr. Ronald Barry, representing himself. Rita Ratani, representing herself. Dr. Zeena Al-Rufaie, representing themself. Joan Cramer, representing herself. Mike Lentner, representing himself. Bret Burlingame, representing himself. Reid Mitchell DO, representing himself. Marc Ydenberg MD, representing himself. Daniel Ryan, representing himself. Arvind Patel, representing themself. Dr. Amy VH Blasen FACEP, representing herself. Dr. Srivarsha Koripella, representing themself. Kavita Rajkotia, representing themself. Dr. Naveed Mahfooz, representing himself. Manoharan Eustace, representing themself. Praveen Kumar Kamaraju MD, representing themself. Dr. Biren R. Shah, representing themself. Kristin Nelsen MD, representing herself. Amanda Morris, representing herself. Shashi Sahai, representing themself. Pamela Coffey MD, representing herself. Rachel Reinert MD, PhD, representing herself. Kristi Murphy MD, representing herself. Thomas J. Veverka MD, representing himself. Dr. Remington Nevin, representing themself. Ryan Brang MD, representing himself. Hema Govil, representing themself. Anthony Zacharek MD, representing himself. Benjamin Gluck, representing himself. Tom Wenzlick, representing himself. Calder Conner, representing himself. Melinda Mitchell, representing herself. Justin Grill, representing himself. Nirmeen Chouaib, representing themself. Sanford Vieder, representing himself. Lauren Mamer, representing herself. Robert L. Smith MD, representing himself. McKenzie Farthing, representing herself. Anna Hormann, representing herself. Keisha Sexton, representing herself. Dr. Virginia Skiba, representing herself. Jennifer Cox, representing herself. Joshua Mastenbrook, representing himself. Michael Fill DO, FACEP, representing himself. Dr. Dona Dunkin-Alba, representing themself. Viktoria Koskenoja, representing herself. Dr. Obianuju Madu, representing themself. Cecilia Kraus-Horbal DO, representing herself. Dr. Nonie Arora, representing themself. Terry Kowalenko MD, representing themself. Dr. Ryan Brown, representing himself. Miriam Schteingart, representing herself. Addison Tarjanyi, representing themself. Bradford L. Walters MD, representing himself. Jennifer Stevenson DO, representing herself. David Bloom MD, representing himself. Alan Janssen DO, representing himself. Dr. Angela Pohl, representing herself. Dr. James Mitchiner, representing himself. Larry Junck MD, representing himself. Bixi Zeng, representing themself. Ryan J. Reece MD, FACEP, FAEMS, representing himself. Geoffrey M. Remes, representing himself. Michael Lewis, representing himself. Dr. Shivang Patel, representing themself. Tiffany Kim, representing herself. Rodames Dedicatoria MD, representing themself. Dr. Margaret Enell, representing herself. Brian Kirschner, representing himself. Dr. Paul W. Brown, representing himself. Wael Hakmeh, representing themself. Dr. Ekaterina Tkachenko, representing themself. Adam Kelly, representing himself. Joan M. Cramer, representing herself. R. Evey Aslanian, representing themself. Raafay Sophie MD, representing themself. Arathi Goldsmith, representing themself. David R. Pennes MD, representing himself. Bruce Stewart, representing himself. Paul Polyak, representing himself. Brittany Garza DO, representing herself. Dr. Jerome Seid, representing himself. Dr. Ridhu C. Burton, representing themself. Steve Vance MD, representing himself. Taylor Gaudard, representing themself. Timothy Daum MD, representing himself. Dr. Sujata Bhave, representing themself. Shannon Bieliauskas, representing herself. Dr. Laurie Daum, representing herself. Gjon Dushaj, representing themself. Michael Sandler, representing himself. Dr. Asra Hamzavi, representing themself. Roya Caloia, representing themself. Brett Gerstner, representing himself. Dr. Chad Kovala, representing himself. Dr. Nicole Van Allen Horne, representing herself. Amy Brode, representing herself. Thomas Miller MD, MS, representing himself. David Salama, representing himself. Catherine Matthews, representing herself. Daniel Mekasha MD, representing himself. Joseph Syed, representing himself. Justin Gatt, representing himself. Bixi Zeng, representing themself. Jayesh Thawani, representing themself. Curtis Cummins, representing himself. Robert L. Smith MD, representing himself. Ronald C. Tomas MD, representing himself. Robin D. Kelmenson MD, representing themself. Kelly Kennell MD, representing herself. Sasha P. Savage MD, representing herself. Eric McDowell, representing himself. Nita M. Kulkarni MD, representing themself. Dr. Marissa Baca, representing herself. Joshua Meyerson, representing himself. Irene Kazmers, representing herself. Amy Ferguson, representing herself. Jennifer Cox, representing herself. Francisco Lossio, representing himself. John Kulczycki, representing himself. Mina Wassef, representing herself. Dr. Danelle Stabel, representing herself. Mary Benedict MD, representing herself. Brandy Hawkins RDMS, representing herself. Sally McFarlane-Parrott MD, representing herself. Dean McFarlane-Parrott MD, representing himself. Karol Zakalik MD, representing themself. Dr. Manal Assi, representing themself. Ting Li MD, representing themself. Dr. Jilian Danitz, representing themself. Jessica Bright, representing herself. Dr. Matt Dellaquila, representing the Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists. Nedil Aldarondo-Antonini MD, FAAD, representing themself. Brian Goldsmith, representing himself. Ryan Lilly, representing himself. Meagan Crofoot, representing herself. Dr. Diane Traenkle, representing herself. Ron Stallworth, representing the Michigan Radiological Society. Gabe Basso, representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Dr. Matt Sardelli, representing the Michigan Orthopedic Society. Dr. Michael Gratson, representing the Michigan College of Emergency Physicians. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Colin Ford, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Mary Kay Makarewicz, representing the Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology. Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Catarina Stromberg, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American College of Cardiology. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Steve McGraw, representing himself. Todd Durham, representing himself. Ted J. Gasowski DO, representing himself. Diana Guerrero-Betancourt MD, FCEP, representing herself. Shyam Mahesh, representing themself. David Ahee MD, FACEP, representing himself. Caroline Sobota, representing herself. Tracy Boon, representing themself. Dr. Hafez Bazzi, representing themself. Patricia James-Warner RDMS, representing herself. Rose Kuo, representing herself. Mary Elizabeth McLaughlin, Robert Edwards MD, representing himself. Caleb David, representing himself. Stephanie Mikulski, representing herself. Kyle Ahonen, representing himself. Chirag Patel MD, representing himself. Shabber H. Syed MD, representing themself. Ryan Joseph Kenerson, representing himself. Dr. Zachary Beswick, representing himself. Daniel Macek MD, representing himself. Cody Mittig, representing himself. Catharine Karam, representing herself. Kathleen Doody, representing herself. Brett Kucej MD, representing himself. Allison Close, representing herself. Courtney Garlick, representing herself. Grace Tremonti, representing herself. Beth Freeby, representing herself. Taylor Parnall MD, representing themself. Jeffrey McClure, representing himself. Susan Ervine, representing herself. Jeffrey Savin, representing himself. Eric Payne, representing himself. Polya Baghelai, representing themself. Anjali Mander, representing herself. Shan Ansari, representing themself. Brandy Connor, representing herself. Justin Reagan, representing himself. Orrie Close, representing themself. Christopher Mianecki, representing himself. Mary Kassa, representing herself. Reham Haroun, representing themself. Kevin Brown, representing himself. Zenon Zarewych, representing themself. John Freeby MD, representing himself. Dr. Ryan Kuhnlein MD, representing himself. Andrew Forsyth, representing himself. Brian Fedeson, representing himself. Dr. Lauren Mittig, representing herself. Suzanne Shepherd, representing herself. Dr. Kelly Kennell, representing herself. Karol Zakalik MD, representing herself. Lydia Mansour, representing herself. Sonal Joshi, representing themself. Lindsay Busby, representing herself. Maryam Hosseini RDMS, representing herself. Melissa Ianitelli, representing herself. Noah Carey, representing himself. Micheal Albdewi, representing himself. Deborah Jeffries, representing herself. Caroline Daly, representing herself. James Bishop, representing himself. Anna Rehberg, representing herself. Dr. Nathan Goymerac, representing himself. Douglas Stayer MD, representing himself. Emily Sheeran, representing herself. Dr. Manal Assi, representing themself. Geeta Rastogi, representing themself. Hailey Carruuthers, representing herself. Susan Ivanovic, representing herself. Elizabeth Kranyak, representing herself. Dr. Christine Eleanor Henry, representing herself. Dr. Julianne Hall, representing herself. Dr. Siri Holton, representing herself. Arqam Husain, representing themself. Wajahat Mohammed, representing themself. Jeffrey Stuart DO, representing himself. Matt Habrowski, representing himself. Jared Tippett, representing himself. Miles Lewis, representing himself. Jeremy Strohkirch, representing himself. Justin Winkler, representing himself. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4399, but did not wish to speak: Adam Carlson, representing the Michigan Hospital Association.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4399.

evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4399. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4399 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 12-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Foreman. Nays: Rep. DeBoer. Pass: Rep. Bierlein.


mover_label: Witwer

evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Neeley and Hoskins 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 9:15 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


mover_label: BeGole

evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4481, HB 4482 and HB 4483 before the committee: HB 4481 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," (MCL 28.421 to 28.435) by adding section 5p. HB 4482 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," (MCL 28.421 to 28.435) by adding section 5q. HB 4483 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5c (MCL 28.425c), as amended by 2015 PA 3. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4481, HB 4482 and HB 4483, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4481 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hope and Breen.


mover_label: Wozniak

evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4482 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hope and Breen.


mover_label: Harris

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4483 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hope and Breen. The Chair laid HB 4211 before the committee: HB 4211 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," by amending section 83 (MCL 791.283), as amended by 2016 PA 344. Chair Lightner testified in support of HB 4211. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4211, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Lehman, representing the Center for Transformation. Jennifer Gougeon-Catarino, representing the Center for Transformation. Conrad M. Aumann ll, representing the National Lifers of America. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Kay Perry, representing MI-CURE. Joseph Meyer, representing A Brighter Way. Wanda Csiki, representing herself. Fred Welch, representing the Center for Transformation. Jim Walters, representing himself. Kristin Burgard, representing herself. Jessica Cortez, representing herself. Judy Collins, representing herself. Mona Khaled, representing herself. Kyle Zawicki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Harvey Santana, representing the Alliance for Safety & Justice. Tony Gant, representing the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. Jessica Zimbelman, representing the State Appellate Defender Office. Nicole Porter, representing The Sentencing Project.


mover_label: Lightner

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4211.

evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4211. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4211 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4334 and HB 4335 before the committee: HB 4334 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 303, 320a, 601c, and 653a (MCL 257.303, 257.320a, 257.601c, and 257.653a), section 303 as amended by 2024 PA 42, section 320a as amended by 2023 PA 39, section 601c as added by 2001 PA 103, and section 653a as amended by 2018 PA 349, and by adding sections 79g and 79h; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4335 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 12e of chapter XVII (MCL 777.12e), as amended by 2011 PA 59. Representative Rogers and Representative Wendzel testified in support of HB 4334 and HB 4335. Questions and discussions followed. Paul Runnels, representing the Chain Gang Bicycle Club, testified in support of HB 4334 and HB 4335. John Waterman, Taria Siuis, Shawn Kohsmann, and Conor Waterman testified in support of HB 4334 and HB 4335. Andrew Rohrer, Executive Director, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists, testified in support of HB 4334 and HB 4335. Barb Anderson, representing the League of Michigan Bicyclists, testified in support of HB 4334 and HB 4335. Stephanie Campbell, representing themself and David O'Brien II, testified in support of HB 4334 and HB 4335. Paul Symanski, representing themself, testified in support of HB 4334 and HB 4335. Jeffrey Carek, representing themself, testified in support of HB 4334 and HB 4335. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4334 and HB 4335, but did not wish to speak: John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Jessica Lanave, representing the family. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4334 and HB 4335, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4284 before the committee: HB 4284 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5l (MCL 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95. Representative Paquette testified in support of HB 4284. Questions and discussions followed. Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4284. Nick Buggia, representing the NRA, testified in support of HB 4284. Casey Armitage, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4284. Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO), testified in support of HB 4284. Mary Jankovich, representing Women for Gun Rights, testified in support of HB 4284. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4334 and HB 4335, but did not wish to speak: Mike Compagnoni, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). The Chair laid HB 4947 and HB 4948 before the committee: HB 4947 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 7340 and 7340a (MCL 333.7340 and 333.7340a), section 7340 as added by 2006 PA 261 and section 7340a as amended by 2014 PA 275. HB 4948 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 549. Representative BeGole and Representative McFall testified in support of HB 4947 and HB 4948. Questions and discussions followed. Carlos Gutierrez, representing the Consumer Healthcare Product Association, testified in support of HB 4947 and HB 4948. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4947 and HB 4948, but did not wish to speak: Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:54 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Johnsen

evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 29, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4855 before the committee: HB 4855 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43510 (MCL 324.43510), as amended by 2013 PA 108. Representative Prestin testified on the proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4855.


mover_label: Prestin

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4855.

evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4855. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4855, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 4855 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 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4937 before the committee: HB 4937 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 43528 (MCL 324.43528), as amended by 2013 PA 108. Representative Fairbairn testified on the proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4937.


mover_label: Fairbairn

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4937.

evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4937. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4937, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4937 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4822 before the committee: HB 4822 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 501 (MCL 324.501). Representative Fairbairn testified on the proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4822.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4822.

evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4822. The motion prevailed 14-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Wortz. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4822, but did not wish to speak: Tim Golding and Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4822 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5115 and HB 4940 before the committee: HB 5115 (Rep. Martin) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524, and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503, 324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510, 324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515, 324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519, 324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and 324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510, 21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d as amended and section 21519a as added by 2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4940 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 21502, 21503, 21506a, 21506b, 21510, 21510a, 21510d, 21515, 21516, 21518, 21519, 21519a, 21521, 21524, and 21548 (MCL 324.21502, 324.21503, 324.21506a, 324.21506b, 324.21510, 324.21510a, 324.21510d, 324.21515, 324.21516, 324.21518, 324.21519, 324.21519a, 324.21521, 324.21524, and 324.21548), sections 21502, 21503, 21510, 21510a, 21515, 21516, and 21521 as amended by 2016 PA 380, sections 21506a and 21510d as amended and section 21519a as added by 2017 PA 134, and section 21506b as added and sections 21518, 21519, 21524, and 21548 as amended by 2014 PA 416; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4940.

evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4940. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: VanderWall

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5115.

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5115. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 12:14 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:15 PM, Majority Vice Chair St. Germaine called the committee back to order. Representative Martin and Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 4940 and HB 5115. Questions and discussions followed. At 12:16 PM, Majority Vice Chair St. Germaine laid the committee at ease. At 12:17 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association, testified in support of HB 4940 and HB 5115. Questions and discussions followed. Dylan Gebhard and Bob Reisner, representing the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, testified in support of HB 4940 and HB 5115.


mover_label: McFall

evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:28 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: DeBoyer

evidence_text: Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513 before the committee: HB 4510 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled "Public employee retirement system investment act," (MCL 38.1132 to 38.1141) by adding section 19c. HB 4511 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to prohibit the banning, provision of permitting or licensure requirements, or provision of other impairments of or for the holding of digital assets; to prohibit the advocacy or support through certain actions by certain state governmental officers and entities of a central bank digital currency by the United States government; to prohibit the imposition of prohibitions on the operation of certain nodes related to blockchain protocols, certain transfers of digital assets on blockchain protocols, or the participation in staking on certain blockchain protocols; to prohibit certain civil liability; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 4512 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 61601, 61603, and 61604 (MCL 324.61601, 324.61603, and 324.61604), as added by 1995 PA 57, and by adding sections 61609, 61611, 61613, 61615, 61617, 61619, and 61621. HB 4513 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 30, 623, and 815 (MCL 206.30, 206.623, and 206.815), section 30 as amended by 2023 PA 4 and section 623 as amended and section 815 as added by 2021 PA 135. Representative Posthumus testified in support of HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513. Representative McFall testified in support of HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513. Questions and discussions followed. Amber Harris and Bryce McDowell, representing the Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council, testified in support of HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513. Questions and discussions followed Tom McCarthy, representing Satoshi Action Fund, testified in support of HB 4511. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4510 and HB 4511, but due to time constraints were unable to speak: Elizabeth Hansson, representing Stand With Crypto. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of HB 4512 and HB 4513, but due to time constraints were unable to speak: Adam Zientarski, representing the Michigan Blockchain Council. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4510, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4510, but did not wish to speak: Bryce McDowell, representing the Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4511, but did not wish to speak: Chris Edwards, representing the Bitcoin Depot. Bryce McDowell, representing the Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4510, HB 4512 and HB 4513, but did not wish to speak: Tom McCarthy, representing Satoshi Action Fund. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513, but did not wish to speak: Kjeld Thomsen, representing the Michigan Bitcoin Trade Council. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4510, HB 4511, HB 4512 and HB 4513, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Marta Johnson, representing Climate Cabinet. The Chair laid HB 4492 before the committee: HB 4492 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled "Improved workforce opportunity wage act," by amending section 4d (MCL 408.934d), as amended by 2025 PA 1. Representative Mueller and John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association, testified in support of HB 4492. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4492, but did not wish to speak: Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to excuse Representatives Grant and Coffia 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 11:44 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4757 before the committee: HB 4757 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1943 PA 20, entitled "An act relative to the investment of funds of public corporations of the state; and to validate certain investments," by amending sections 1, 5, 7, and 7a (MCL 129.91, 129.95, 129.97, and 129.97a), section 1 as amended by 2012 PA 152, section 5 as added by 1997 PA 196, section 7 as added by 2008 PA 220, and section 7a as added by 2008 PA 404. Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4757. John Globensky, City Treasurer of Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 4757. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4757, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Anderson, representing the Michigan Class Local Government Investment Pool. The Chair laid HB 4085 and HB 4087 before the committee: HB 4085 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," (MCL 125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section 515. HB 4087 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending section 351 (MCL 18.1351) and by adding section 351a. Representative Posthumus testified in support of HB 4085 and HB 4087. Questions and discussion followed. Kevin Wysocki, representing Anchorage Digital, testified in support of HB 4087. Tom McCarthy, representing Satoshi Action, testified in support of HB 4085 and HB 4087. Questions and discussions followed. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in opposition to HB 4085. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4085 and HB 4087, but did not wish to speak: Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4085, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. Marta Johnson, representing Climate Cabinet. Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The Chair laid HB 4805, HB 4806, HB 4807 and HB 4808 before the committee: HB 4805 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1982 PA 249, entitled "An act to establish the state children's trust fund in the department of treasury; and to provide certain powers and duties of the department of treasury with respect to the trust fund," by amending section 1 (MCL 21.171), as amended by 2014 PA 306. HB 4806 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 811j (MCL 257.811j), as amended by 2006 PA 562. HB 4807 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1982 PA 250, entitled "Child abuse and neglect prevention act," by amending the title and sections 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, and 12 (MCL 722.602, 722.603, 722.604, 722.609, 722.610, and 722.612), section 2 as amended by 2018 PA 60 and section 4 as amended by 2005 PA 82. HB 4808 (Rep. Posthumus) 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 Harris moved to report out HB 4805 with recommendation. 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 4806 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Fitzgerald

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4807.

evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4807. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4807 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 Harris moved to report out HB 4808 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 349 and SB 350 before the committee: SB 349 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170. SB 350 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out SB 349 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. 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 SB 350 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. 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 10:01 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4911 before the committee: HB 4911 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1101, 1111, and 1112 (MCL 339.1101, 339.1111, and 339.1112), sections 1101 and 1112 as amended by 1984 PA 25 and section 1111 as amended by 1988 PA 463. Representative Schmaltz and Vinicius Assuncao, representing the Office of Representative Schmaltz, testified in support of HB 4911. Questions and discussions followed. Michael Jordan, representing The Mobile Barber Company, testified in support of HB 4911. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4501 before the committee: HB 4501 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as amended by 2023 PA 166. Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4501. Questions and discussions followed. Derek Sova and Claire Patterson, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, testified in support of HB 4501. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4501, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. The Chair laid HB 4678 and HB 4679 before the committee: HB 4678 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled "Weights and measures act," (MCL 290.601 to 290.635) by adding section 28g. HB 4679 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled "Weights and measures act," by amending sections 10 and 28c (MCL 290.610 and 290.628c), section 28c as amended by 2022 PA 273. At 9:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn called the committee back to order. Chair Aragona and Representative Liberati testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. At 9:38 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn laid the committee at ease. At 9:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Kevin Green, representing the American Rental Association, testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. Questions and discussions followed. Scott Irwin, representing Delux Rental, Inc., testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. Questions and discussions followed. Kyle Keeley, representing Chet's Rent All, testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. Questions and discussions followed. Heath Colley, representing Sunbelt Rentals, testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679, but did not wish to speak: Bruce Jones, representing Allied Equipment Rental, Inc. Nick Roslund, representing Rent-Rite, Inc. Lori Gardner, representing Rent Smart, LLC. Jonathan Quirk, representing Ever-Joy Rent All Company. Gary Booms, representing Booms Rent-All. Zachary Mancour, representing Allied Equipment Rental. Louis DiPonio, representing Canton Canopies, Inc. Matt Cregg, representing Redi Rental. Suzique Couture, representing T.C. Rentals, Inc. Tim Korthals, representing HP Forklifts. Don Mejeur, representing D & A Rental Depot, Inc. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4678 and HB 4679, but did not wish to speak: Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Chair laid HB 5059 before the committee: HB 5059 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 609k. Representative Hoadley testified in support of HB 5059. Questions and discussions followed. Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association, testified in support of HB 5059. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5059, but did not wish to speak: Randy Barnhart, representing Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits. Megan Jackson, representing Pernod Ricard. Sam Awdish, representing Wes Brands. Rob Elhenicky, representing Diageo. Dennis Weiss, representing Weiss Distilling. Jim Moran, representing Luxco Distilling. Brian Pizzuti, representing RNDC Distributing. Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). David Martin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.


mover_label: Liberati

evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel, Whitsett, Neeley and Grant 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 10:04 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 meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4926 before the committee: HB 4926 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16211, 16216, and 16238 (MCL 333.16211, 333.16216, and 333.16238), section 16211 as amended and section 16238 as added by 1993 PA 79 and section 16216 as amended by 2014 PA 413, and by adding section 16211a.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4926.

evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4926. 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. Marnie Triemstra, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, testified in opposition to HB 4926.


mover_label: DeBoer

evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4926 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). 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 5127 before the committee: HB 5127 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 8e (MCL 722.118e), as added by 2022 PA 113. At 11:13 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:14 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona called the committee back to order. Representative Schuette and Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5127. Questions and discussions followed. At 11:19 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona laid the committee at ease. At 11:20 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4915 before the committee: HB 4915 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16149. Representative Maddock and Dr. Rishi Madhabir testified in support of HB 4915. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4915, but did not wish to speak: Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 4881 and HB 4882 before the committee: HB 4881 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 4105 (MCL 289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188. HB 4882 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to repeal 1964 PA 158, entitled "An act to provide for the licensing of wholesale potato dealers; to prescribe certain powers and duties for certain state agencies; to require certain types of financial security for certain persons under certain circumstances, and to prescribe the procedure for its enforcement; to provide remedies and penalties for violations of the act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 290.451 to 290.466). Representative Neyer testified in support of HB 4881 and HB 4882. Questions and discussions followed. At 11:41 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:46 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4914 before the committee: HB 4914 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2010 (MCL 339.2010), as amended by 1992 PA 103. Representative Outman testified in support of HB 4914. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4914, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies. Robert A. Hada, representing the American Institute of Architects Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4914, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4914, but did not wish to speak: Michelle Batora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors. Sandra Laux Anne Cox Cynthia K. Pozolo Edward J. Talaga Michelle Kruzel Stephen Wilson Tricia Beck Daniel E. Whisler Benedetto Tiseo Jeff Montague Jeff Hausman Samuel Megli Louis J. Northouse Brian Boles Dean Tidwell Darin Daguanno Keith Martinez Jayson H. Nault Linda Leach Michael McCulloch Danielle O’Neal Meredith Magin Greg Thomas Metz Al Goudreau Will Wittig Sean Costello Amy Baker Timothy E. Jahn Dale C. Jerome Brian Moore Wesley J. Kohn Ronald Lincoln Jos. C. Veryser Sara Tripp Mark Norton Debra Ball Johnson Denise Close Kristina Glusac Carol T Weber Thomas R. Mathison Michael Flynn Paul M. Eland There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:58 PM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov