motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4183.

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4183. The motion prevailed 10-0-7: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Herzberg, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. At 12:43 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:44 PM, Majority Vice Chair Alexander called the committee back to order. Chair Outman, Representative Carra, Representative Thompson, Representative Frisbie, Representative Kunse, and Representative Steele, testified together in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, and HB 4187. Questions and discussions followed. 205.96c and 205.111), section 6c as added by 2015 PA 263 and section 21 as amended by 2023 PA 175, and by adding sections 4gg and 4hh. HB 4183 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor fuel tax act," by amending section 8 (MCL 207.1008), as amended by 2015 PA 176. HB 4184 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled "Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan," by amending sections 34 and 203 (MCL 259.34 and 259.203), section 34 as amended by 2015 PA 259 and section 203 as amended by 2015 PA 260. HB 4185 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2023 PA 20. HB 4186 (Rep. Carra) A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending sections 201 and 500 (MCL 208.1201 and 208.1500), section 201 as amended by 2012 PA 605 and section 500 as amended by 2019 PA 90. HB 4187 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 623 and 695 (MCL 206.623 and 206.695), section 623 as amended by 2021 PA 135 and section 695 as amended by 2023 PA 4. At 1:11 PM, Majority Vice Chair Alexander laid the committee at ease. At 1:12 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Lance Binoniemi, representing the Michigan Infrastructure and Transportation Association, testified in support of 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186 and HB 4187. Questions and discussion followed. Brad Williams, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber, testified with a neutral position on HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186 and HB 4187. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186 and HB 4187, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186 and HB 4187, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Public Transportation Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186 and HB 4187, but did not wish to speak: Doug Needham, representing the Michigan Aggregates Association. Rick Becker, representing Michigan Paving and Materials. The following person submitted a card in support of 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4185, and HB 4187, but did not wish to speak: Jacqueline Dolce, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4180 and HB 4181, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4180, but did not wish to speak: Mark Griffin, representing the Michigan Petroleum Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at 1:29 PM. Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Linting

result: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4147 before the committee: Representative Steele testified in support of HB 4147. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4147, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project. David Randels, representing Oakland Schools.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4147 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Koleszar, and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wilson and Weiss.   HB 4147 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 11x (MCL 388.1611x), as amended by 2023 PA 103. The Chair laid HB 4148 before the committee: Representative Cavitt and Adam Hagedorn, from the Office of Representative Cavitt, testified in support of HB 4148. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4148, but did not wish to speak: Angela Reyes, representing the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation. Rachelle Crow, representing the Michigan Education Justice Coalition. Molly Sweeney, representing the 482 Forward. Imani Foster, representing the 482 Forward. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Tinu Usoro, representing the 482 Forward. Rev. Larry Simmons, representing the Brightmoor Alliance. Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers of Michigan. Arlyssa Heard, representing the 482 Forward. Andrew Reinel. Drew Hohmann, representing the Michigan Education Justice Coalition. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4148, but did not wish to speak: Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project Education Fund.

validation_state: consistent


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4148 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 4149 before the committee:


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4149.

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4149. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. HB 4148 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending section 282a (MCL 168.282a) and by adding section 282b. HB 4149 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1280h. Representative Kuhn testified in support of HB 4149. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4149, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project. Jeff Cobb, representing the EdTrust Midwest.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4149 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes. The Chair laid HB 4154 before the committee: Daniel McMaster, from the Office of Representative BeGole, testified in support of HB 4154. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4154, but did not wish to speak: Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project. Eric Chappell, representing the ABC of Michigan. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4154 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes. The Chair laid HJR E before the committee: HB 4154 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1996 PA 160, entitled "Postsecondary enrollment options act," by amending section 3 (MCL 388.513), as amended by 2020 PA 131. HJR E (Rep. Schuette) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 3 of article VIII, to provide for the gubernatorial appointment of the superintendent of public instruction. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the state of Michigan, That the following amendment to the state constitution of 1963, Representative Schuette testified in support of HJR E. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HJR E, but did not wish to speak: Beth Deshone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HJR E, but did not wish to speak: Rachelle Crow, representing the Michigan Education Justice Coalition. Imani Foster, representing t482 Forward. Molly Sweeney, representing 482 Forward. Andrew Reinel. Tinu Usoro, representing 482 Forward. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Angela Reyes, representing the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation. Arlyssa Heard, representing 482 Forward. Rev. Larry Simmons, representing the Brightmoor Alliance. Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers of Michigan. Drew Hohmann, representing the Michigan Education Justice Coalition. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:08 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov to provide for the gubernatorial appointment of the superintendent of public instruction, is proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the people of the state:


mover_label: Frisbie

evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4077 and HB 4078 before the committee:   HB 4077 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2804, 2843, 2843b, 2844, and 16221 (MCL 333.2804, 333.2843, 333.2843b, 333.2844, and 333.16221), section 2804 as amended by 2012 PA 499, section 2843 as amended by 2013 PA 79, section 2843b as added by 1986 PA 185, and section 16221 as amended by 2023 PA 209. HB 4078 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled "An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4077 and HB 4078, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Association of County Clerks. Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.


mover_label: Bohnak

evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4077 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Schmaltz

evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to report out HB 4078 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4037 and HB 4038 before the committee: At 9:11 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:12 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson called the committee back to order. Representative Rogers, joined by Representative VanderWall, testified in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038. Questions and discussion followed. At 9:24 AM, Majority Vice Chair Thompson laid the committee at ease. powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon," by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as amended by 2012 PA 171. HB 4037 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 2501 and 2505 (MCL 333.2501 and 333.2505), as added by 2006 PA 137, and by adding section 2508. HB 4038 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 2018 PA 175, entitled "Insurance provider assessment act," by amending section 13 (MCL 550.1763). At 9:25 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Kim Bachelder and Isabell Pancheco, representing the Michigan Health Information Network, testified in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Rogers returned to answer questions from the committee members. Dr. Kevin Bohnsack, representing the Michigan State Medical Society, testified in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038. Questions and discussions followed. Isabell Pancheco and Representative Rogers returned to answer questions from the committee members. Larry WagenKnecht testified in support of HB 4037 and HB 4038. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4038 and HB 4037, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Eric Roath, representing the Michigan Pharmacists Association. Greg Foezley, MD, representing himself. Tom Simmer, MD, representing himself. Dr. Scott Monteith, MD, representing himself. Dr. Faiyaz Syed, MD, representing the Michigan Primary Care Association. Dr. John Vismara, MD, representing United Physicians, INC. Helen Hill, representing the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. Janee Tyus, representing the Health Information Technology Commission. Dr. Dennis Smith, representing himself. Amanda Klein, representing the American Heart Association.


mover_label: Hoskins

evidence_text: Representative Hoskins 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 VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:20 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Tyrone Carter

evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4070 before the committee: At 10:36 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:37 AM, Majority Vice Chair BeGole called the committee back to order. Chair Lightner and Kristen Staley, representing the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, testified together in support of HB 4070. Questions and discussions followed. At 10:46 AM, Majority Vice Chair BeGole laid the committee at ease.   HB 4070 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 2013 PA 93, entitled "Michigan indigent defense commission act," by amending the title and sections 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, and 23 (MCL 780.983, 780.985, 780.987, 780.989, 780.991, 780.993, 780.995, 780.997, 780.1001, and 780.1003), section 3 as amended by 2019 PA 108, sections 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, and 17 as amended by 2018 PA 214, and section 7 as amended by 2018 PA 443, and by adding section 14. At 10:47 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4070, but did not wish to speak: Jen Peacock, representing the Michigan Center for Youth Justice. Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Bel Martin, representing the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals. Peri Stone-Palmquist, representing the Student Advocacy Center. Kay Perry, representing MI-CURE. Casey Stratton, representing the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU-MI. Chuck Warpehoski, representing the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. Beth Berglin, representing the Michigan Transformation Collective. Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. Mary Ann Scali, representing the Gault Center. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Marilena David, representing the State Appellate Defender Office. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4070, but did not wish to speak: James Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties.


mover_label: BeGole

evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4070 with recommendation. 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. Chair Lightner laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission. Kristen Staley, representing the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Lightner laid before the committee a presentation from the State Appellate Defender Office and Criminal Defense Resource Center. Marilena David, representing the State Appellate Defender Office and Criminal Defense Resource Center, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:48 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Fairbairn

evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4013 before the committee:


mover_label: Hoadley

evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4013 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a presentation from the Nature Conservancy before the committee. Richard Bowman, representing the Nature Conservancy, gave a presentation. Questions and discussions followed.   HB 4013 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 73102 (MCL 324.73102), as amended by 1998 PA 546. The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan United Conservation Clubs before the committee. Amy Trotter and Justin Tomei, representing the Michigan United Conservation Clubs gave a presentation. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:03 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Alexander

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 06, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4017 before the committee:


mover_label: Neyer

evidence_text: Chair Neyer moved to report out HB 4017 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Neyer laid a presentation from Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development before the committee. Tim Boring and David Williams, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, gave presentation. Questions and discussion followed.   HB 4017 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 1974 PA 154, entitled "Michigan occupational safety and health act," by amending section 35 (MCL 408.1035), as amended by 2024 PA 17. The Chair laid HB 4006 before the committee: Representative Bierlein testified in support of HB 4006. Questions and discussion followed. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association, testified with a neutral position on HB 4006. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:34 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov HB 4006 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," (MCL 125.3101 to 125.3702) by adding section 204b.


mover_label: St. Germaine

evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid a Presentation from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation before the committee. Chief Executive Office Quentin Messer and Chief Growth and Marketing Officer Hilary Doe, representing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, provided a presentation on the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 11:56 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: VanderWall

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 20, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4118 before the committee: Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 4118. Questions and discussion followed. Joe Bush and Cole Hendricks, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners, testified in support of HB 4118. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4118, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4118, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Chair laid HB 4061 before the committee:   HB 4118 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 151, 154, 280, 468, and 520 (MCL 280.151, 280.154, 280.280, 280.468, and 280.520), section 154 as amended by 2020 PA 281, section 280 as amended by 2016 PA 27, and sections 468 and 520 as amended by 2018 PA 644. Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 4061. Questions and discussion followed. Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to HB 4061. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4061, but did not wish to speak: Daniel Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:48 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov HB 4061 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to require verification that public contracts are performed by employees who are entitled to work in the United States; to prescribe acceptable methods for verifying legal presence in the United States; to condition the eligibility of employers to perform certain public contracts on participation in the federal immigrant verification system; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide sanctions and penalties.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 06, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4115 and HB 4116 before the committee:   HB 4115 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies," by amending the title and section 18 (MCL 446.218), the title as amended by 2018 PA 345. HB 4116 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1917 PA 273, entitled "An act to regulate and license pawnbrokers that conduct business in this state; to provide for the disposition of allegedly misappropriated property in the possession of pawnbrokers; to provide remedies and prescribe penalties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental units and state agencies," by amending sections 8 and 9 (MCL 446.208


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4115 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4116 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4081 before the committee: Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 4081. Questions and discussions followed. Brett Hollandsworth, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors, testified in opposition to HB 4081. Questions and discussions followed. Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of HB 4081. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4081, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4081, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan. Erika Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Apartment Association of Michigan. Andrew Kuhn, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. and 446.209), section 8 as amended by 2002 PA 469 and section 9 as amended by 2018 PA 345. HB 4081 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending section 108 (MCL 560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591.


mover_label: Grant

evidence_text: Representative Grant 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 10:01 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Wendzel

evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 06, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. At 10:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:32 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4154 before the committee: Dan McMasters, representing the Office of Representative BeGole, testified in support of HB 4154. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4154, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.


mover_label: Martin

evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4154 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin and DeBoer. Nays: None.   HB 4154 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1996 PA 160, entitled "Postsecondary enrollment options act," by amending section 3 (MCL 388.513), as amended by 2020 PA 131. Pass: Reps. Witwer and Liberati. The Chair laid before the committee presentations on the impact of administrative rules on Michigan businesses. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses, gave a presentation on the impact of administrative rules on Michigan businesses. Jacob Manning representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, and Lindsey Potter, Chair of the Childcare Association of Michigan and operator of Bright Light Early Childcare and Education, gave a presentation on the impact of administrative rules on Michigan businesses. Questions and discussions followed. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, gave a presentation on the impact of administrative rules on Michigan businesses. Questions and discussions followed. Mike Alaimos, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and Peter Ruddell, representing the Honigman Law Firm, gave a presentation on the impact of administrative rules on Michigan businesses. Questions and discussions followed.


mover_label: Schuette

evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to excuse Reps. Posthumus and Herzberg from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:18 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Outman

evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation from the Election Integrity Force before the committee. Chris Kaijala, representing the Election Integrity Force, testified before the committee. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid a presentation from the Capitol Research Center before the committee. Parker Thayer, representing the Capitol Research Center, testified before the committee. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 10:12 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Wozniak

evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs before the committee. Terry Sabo, representing the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, gave an overview of the department. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Veteran Homes before the committee. Anne Zerbe, representing the Michigan Veteran Homes, gave an introduction to Michigan Veteran Homes. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid a presentation on the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency before the committee. Brian Love, representing the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, gave an introduced to the agency. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Rep. Woolford 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 1:16 PM.   Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Woolford

evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair invited public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations. Dan Meccariello, Vice President of Operations for Generate Upcycle, gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. James DeYoung, an agricultural consultant for CID Farm Consulting, gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Michael Alaimo, Senior Director of Legislative Affairs for the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, and Troy Cumings, representing Warner Norcross and Judd LLP, gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Dawn Crandall, Executive Vice President of Government Relations for the Home Builders Association of Michigan, gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.   Karl Jones, President of the Michigan Meat Association, gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan County Drain Commissioners, and Larry Protochiewitz, the Mason County Drain Commissioner, gave public comments on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Clare Alderink and Paul Windemuller, dairy farmers, gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Zach Wenzlick gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. David Lossing, representing the Huron River Watershed Council, gave public comment on the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy operations to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.


mover_label: Wegela

evidence_text: Representative Wegela moved to excuse Representative Paquette and Representative 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 12:13 PM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Matthew Carnagie Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4230, HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186 and HB 4187 before the committee:   HB 4230 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1951 PA 51, entitled "An act to provide for the classification of all public roads, streets, and highways in this state, and for the revision of that classification and for additions to and deletions from each classification; to set up and establish the Michigan transportation fund; to provide for the deposits in the Michigan transportation fund of specific taxes on motor vehicles and motor vehicle fuels; to provide for the allocation of funds from the Michigan transportation fund and the use and administration of the fund for transportation purposes; to promote safe and efficient travel for motor vehicle drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and other legal users of roads, streets, and highways; to set up and establish the truck safety fund; to provide for the allocation of funds from the truck safety fund and administration of the fund for truck safety purposes; to set up and establish the Michigan truck safety commission; to establish certain standards for road contracts for certain businesses; to provide for the continuing review of transportation needs within the state; to authorize the state transportation commission, counties, cities, and villages to borrow money, issue bonds, and make pledges of funds for transportation purposes; to authorize counties to advance funds for the payment of deficiencies necessary for the payment of bonds issued under this act; to provide for the limitations, payment, retirement, and security of the bonds and pledges; to provide for appropriations and tax levies by counties and townships for county roads; to authorize contributions by townships for county roads; to provide for the establishment and administration of the state trunk line fund, local bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds; to provide for the deposits in the state trunk line fund, critical bridge fund, comprehensive transportation fund, and certain other funds of money raised by specific taxes and fees; to provide for definitions of public transportation functions and criteria; to define the purposes for which Michigan transportation funds may be allocated; to provide for Michigan transportation fund grants; to provide for review and approval of transportation programs; to provide for submission of annual legislative requests and reports; to provide for the establishment and functions of certain advisory entities; to provide for conditions for grants; to provide for the issuance of bonds and notes for transportation purposes; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for the making of loans for transportation purposes by the state transportation department and for the receipt and repayment by local units and agencies of those loans from certain specified sources; to investigate and study the tolling of roads, streets, highways, or bridges; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 247.651 to 247.675) by adding section 13c. HB 4180 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending sections 6a and 6c (MCL 205.56a and 205.56c), section 6a as amended by 2015 PA 264 and section 6c as added by 2015 PA 262, and by adding sections 4gg and 4hh. HB 4181 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 2004 PA 175, entitled "Streamlined sales and use tax revenue equalization act," by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 205.173 and 205.175), section 3 as amended by 2015 PA 177 and section 5 as amended by 2022 PA 24. HB 4182 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending sections 6c and 21 (MCL 205.96c and 205.111), section 6c as added by 2015 PA 263 and section 21 as amended by 2023 PA 175, and by adding sections 4gg and 4hh. HB 4183 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 2000 PA 403, entitled "Motor fuel tax act," by amending section 8 (MCL 207.1008), as amended by 2015 PA 176. HB 4184 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1945 PA 327, entitled "Aeronautics code of the state of Michigan," by amending sections 34 and 203 (MCL 259.34 and 259.203), section 34 as amended by 2015 PA 259 and section 203 as amended by 2015 PA 260. HB 4185 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 25 (MCL 205.75), as amended by 2023 PA 20. HB 4186 (Rep. Carra) A bill to amend 2007 PA 36, entitled "Michigan business tax act," by amending sections 201 and 500 (MCL 208.1201 and 208.1500), section 201 as amended by 2012 PA 605 and section 500 as amended by 2019 PA 90. HB 4187 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 623 and 695 (MCL 206.623 and 206.695), section 623 as amended by 2021 PA 135 and section 695 as amended by 2023 PA 4. At 12:20 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:21 PM, Majority Vice Chair Alexander called the committee back to order. Chair Outman testified in support of HB 4230. Questions and discussions followed. At 12:27 PM, Majority Vice Chair Alexander laid the committee at ease. At 12:28 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Jack Hoffman, representing Rapid - City of Grand Rapids, testified in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, and HB 4230. Ed Noyla, representing the County Road Association, testified in support HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, and HB 4230. Robert Joerg, representing the Michigan Laborers District Council, testified in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, and HB 4230. Ron Brenke, representing the American Council of Engineering Companies, testified in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, and HB 4187. Earl Cox, Sr., representing the Amalgamated Transit Union, testified in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, and HB 4187. John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Public Transit Association, testified with a neutral position on HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, and HB 4187. Megan Owens, representing the Transportation Riders United, testified with a neutral position on HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, and HB 4187. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association, testified in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, and HB 4230. John LaMachia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4185 HB 4187 and HB 4230. Questions and discussions followed. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, and HB 4230. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, HB 4187, and HB 4230, but did not wish to speak: Steve Waalkes, representing the Michigan Concrete Association. James Hohrman, representing the Mackinac Center. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186, and HB 4187, but did not wish to speak: Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183, HB 4184, HB 4185, HB 4186 and HB 4187, but did not wish to speak: Brett Stanton, representing the Asphalt Pavement Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4182, HB 4183 and HB 4185, but did not wish to speak: Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4180, HB 4181, HB 4183, HB 4185, and HB 4187, but did not wish to speak: Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4186, but did not wish to speak: Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association.


mover_label: Kunse

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4180.

evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4180. The motion prevailed 16-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4180 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 1). The motion prevailed 11-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.


mover_label: Frisbie

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4181.

evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4181. The motion prevailed 16-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 4181 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.


mover_label: Bruck

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4182.

evidence_text: Representative Bruck moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4182. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 4182 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4183.

evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4183. The motion prevailed 16-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4183 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 10-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.


mover_label: Bohnak

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4184.

evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4184. The motion prevailed 16-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4184 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4185.

evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4185. The motion prevailed 16-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 4185 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 10-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.


mover_label: Carra

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4186.

evidence_text: Representative Carra moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4186. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Carra moved to report out HB 4186 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-6: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.


mover_label: Prestin

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4187.

evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4187. The motion prevailed 16-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Grant offered the following amendments to HB 4187: 1. Amend page 5, line 8m after “(b)” by striking out the balance of the line through “after” on line 9 and inserting “After”. 2. Amend page 5, line 27, after “part,” by striking out “up to $2,200,000,000.00” and inserting “$50,000,000.00”. 3. Amend page 5, line 28, after “deposited” by inserting “to the Michigan housing and community development fund created in section 58a of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458a,”. 4. Amend page6, line 3, after “deposited” by inserting “and up to $2,200,000,000.00 of the revenue collected under this part must be deposited”. 5. Amend page 6, line 22, after “part,” by inserting “$50,000,000.00 of the revenue collected under this part must be deposited to the Michigan housing and community development fund created in section 58a of the state housing development authority act of 1966, 1966 PA 346, MCL 125.1458a, and”.


motion_text: to adopt the amendments to HB 4187.

evidence_text: Representative Grant moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4187. The motion did not prevail 6- 0-10: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CAL Yeas: Reps. Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson Jr. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie and Wortz. Representative Andrews offered the following amendments to HB 4187: 1. Amend page 6, following line 19, by inserting: “(c) After the distributions under subdivisions (a) and (b), up to $5,000,000.00, if available, to the department of transportation for distribution to entities that receive a distribution under subdivision (a) (ii) or (iii) and demonstrate that the entities have entered into a contract pursuant to section 18d of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.668d, or otherwise collaborated on a road funding project, that resulted in reduced costs for environmental or permitting reviews and studies attributable to that contract or project.”. 2. Amend page 7, following line 10, by inserting: “(c) After the distributions under subdivisions (a) and (b), up to $5,000,000.00, if available, to the department of transportation for distribution to entities that receive a distribution under subdivision (a) (ii) or (iii) and demonstrate that the entities have entered into a contract pursuant to section 18d of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.668d, or otherwise collaborated on a road funding project, that resulted in reduced costs for environmental or permitting reviews and studies attributable to that contract or project.”.


mover_label: Andrews

evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4187. The motion did not prevail 6-0-10: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CAL Yeas: Reps. Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson Jr. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie and Wortz. Representative Andrews offered the following amendments to HB 4187: 1. Amend page 6, line 18, after “(b)” by striking out “Ten” and inserting “Five”. 2. Amend page 6, following line 19, by inserting: “(c) Five percent to the comprehensive transportation fund established in section 10b of 1951 PA 51m MCL 247.660b.”. 3. Amend page 7, line 9, after “(b)” by striking out “Ten” and inserting “Five”. 4. Amend page 7, following line 10, by inserting: “(c) Five percent to the comprehensive transportation fund established in section 10b of 1951 PA 51, MCL 247.660b.”.


evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4187. The motion did not prevail 6-0-10: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CAL Yeas: Reps. Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson Jr. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie and Wortz.


mover_label: Neyer

evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to report out HB 4187 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.


mover_label: Wortz

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4230.

evidence_text: Representative Wortz moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4230. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4230 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-1-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz and Herzberg. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: Reps. Koleszar, Andrews, Grant, Miller and Wilson.


mover_label: Herzberg

evidence_text: Representative Herzberg moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at 1:29 PM. Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Linting

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4155, HB 4156, HB 4157, HB 4158, and HB 4159 before the committee:   HB 4155 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1278e. HB 4156 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1278a and 1278b (MCL 380.1278a and 380.1278b), as amended by 2022 PA 105, and by adding section 1278e. HB 4157 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 11, 104, 104b, and 104c (MCL 388.1611, 388.1704, 388.1704b, and 388.1704c), section 11 as amended by 2024 PA 148, section 104 as amended by 2024 PA 120, section 104b as amended by 2018 PA 265, and section 104c as amended by 2021 PA 48, and by adding section 104d. HB 4158 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4159.

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4159. 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. Representative St. Germaine, Representative Linting, Representative Greene, and Representative Thompson testified together in support of HB 4155, HB 4158, HB 4156, HB 4159, and HB 4157. Questions and discussions followed. Derek D’Angelo, representing the Michigan Council on Economic Education, testified in support of HB 4156. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, testified in opposition to HB 4156. Ryan Shaw, representing the Michigan Music Education Association, testified in opposition to HB 4156. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4155, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4155, HB 4156, HB 4157, HB 4158, and HB 4159, but did not wish to speak: Sue Milligan, representing Shelby Township Precinct 19. Stacy Vanoast, representing Richmond Township Precinct 2. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4155, HB 4156, HB 4157, and HB 4158, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4156, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. 502, 503, 522, 552, and 1279g (MCL 380.502, 380.503, 380.522, 380.552, and 380.1279g), sections 502, 522, and 552 as amended by 2023 PA 34, section 503 as amended by 2024 PA 210, and section 1279g as amended by 2016 PA 170. HB 4159 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016 PA 170. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4156, HB 4157, and HB 4158, but did not wish to speak: Alexandra Stamm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Jeff Cobb, representing EdTrust Midwest. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4156 and HB 4159, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing Salt and Light Global. Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber. The Chair laid HJR E before the committee: The following person submitted a card in support of HJR E, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing Salt and Light Global.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HJR E.

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HJR E. 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 HJR E with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss, and Byrnes. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:22 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair HJR E (Rep. Schuette) A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 3 of article VIII, to provide for the gubernatorial appointment of the superintendent of public instruction. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the state of Michigan, That the following amendment to the state constitution of 1963, to provide for the gubernatorial appointment of the superintendent of public instruction, is proposed, agreed to, and submitted to the people of the state: Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Witwer

evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair recognized a group of students from the Concordia University Occupational Therapy Program. The Chair laid HB 4072 before the committee: Representative Steckloff testified in support of HB 4072. Dr. Scott Westhouse, representing the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, testified in support of HB 4072. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4072, but did not wish to speak: Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition. Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society. Monica Martinez, representing the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. The Chair laid HB 4101 and HB 4102 before the committee:   HB 4072 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding sections 17773, 20817, and 21539. HB 4101 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public Representative Bierlein, joined by Representative Fitzgerald, testified in support of HB 4101 and HB 4102. Questions and discussion followed. Brian Gilbert, representing the American Physical Therapist Association, testified in support of HB 4101 and HB 4102. Questions and discussions followed. Jeff Rosa, representing the Physical Therapy Compact Commission, testified in support of HB 4101 and HB 4102. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4101 and HB 4102, but did not wish to speak: Amy Heath, representing the Western Michigan University Department of Physical Therapy. Susie Steele, representing Concordia University of Ann Arbor. Sara Arena, representing Oakland University. Todd Sander, representing Grand Valley State. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Jennifer Blackwood, representing the University of Michigan Flint. Kristina Reid, representing Wayne State University. Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association. Juliane Chreston, representing the Concordia University of Ann Arbor School of Health Professions. Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition. Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. The Chair laid HB 4103 and HB 4104 before the committee: Representative Rogers testified in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104. Questions and discussions followed. health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16188. HB 4102 (Rep. Fitzgerald) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16335, 17801, and 17821 (MCL 333.16335, 333.17801, and 333.17821), as amended by 2009 PA 55, and by adding sections 17820a and 17820b. HB 4103 (Rep. Rogers) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16188. HB 4104 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16345, 18301, and 18305 (MCL 333.16345, 333.18301, and 333.18305), as amended by 2008 PA 523, and by adding sections 18303a and 18303b. Denise Hoffman, representing the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association, testified in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104. Questions and discussions followed. Dan Logsdon, representing the Council of State Governments, testified in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104, but did not wish to speak: Julie Mirostavv, representing Ascension Health. Juliane Chreston, representing the Concordia University Occupational Therapy Program. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Evie Zois Sweeny, representing the American Physical Therapy Association Michigan Chapter (APTA-MI). The following person submitted a card in support of 4103 but did not wish to speak: Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104, but did not wish to speak: Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Bret Jackson, representing the Michigan Health Purchasers Coalition.


mover_label: Schmaltz

evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Reps. Whitsett and Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:04 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4207 and HB 4208 before the committee: At 12:03 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:04 PM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel called the committee back to order. Representative Harris testified in support of HB 4207 and HB 4208. Representative Brenda Carter testified in support of HB 4207 and HB 4208. At 12:06 PM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel laid the committee at ease. At 12:07 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.   HB 4207 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3701 (MCL 500.3701), as amended by 2016 PA 276. HB 4208 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 608 (MCL 500.608), as added by 2016 PA 276. Karla Bell, representing the American Family Life Assurance Company, testified in support of HB 4207 and HB 4208. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4207 and HB 4208, but did not wish to speak: Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers. The Chair laid HB 4179 before the committee: Chuck May, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Michigan, testified in support of HB 4179. Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 4179. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4179, but did not wish to speak: Craig Puckett, representing Big I Michigan. Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers. The Chair laid HB 4071 before the committee: Michael Stern, representing the Chubb Insurance, testified in support of HB 4071. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Brenda Carter testified in support of HB 4071. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4071, but did not wish to speak: Ken Ross, representing John Hancock. Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers. Brian Christenberry, representing the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies. Ken Morin, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan. Craig Puckett, representing Big I Michigan. Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. The Chair laid a presentation on Michigan Association of Health Plans before the committee. Dominick Pallone, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, gave a presentation on the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Questions and discussions followed. HB 4179 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2024a (MCL 500.2024a), as added by 1989 PA 68. HB 4071 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 2025 (MCL 500.2025).


mover_label: Brenda Carter

evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter 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 Harris adjourned the meeting at 1:03 PM. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Wozniak

evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4033 and HB 4034 before the committee:


mover_label: BeGole

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4034.

evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4034. The motion prevailed 9-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Hope and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None.   HB 4033 (Rep. Wozniak) An act to allow certain fiduciaries to convert income trusts to unitrusts, convert express unitrusts to income trusts, and change the percentage or method used to calculate unitrust amounts. HB 4034 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1988 PA 418, entitled "Uniform statutory rule against perpetuities," by amending sections 3 and 5 (MCL 554.73 and 554.75), section 5 as amended by 2011 PA 11. Representative Wozniak, testified in support of HB 4033 and HB 4034. Questions and discussions followed. James Spica, representing the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4033 and HB 4034. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4045 before the committee: Representative Hope testified in support of HB 4045. Questions and discussions followed. Kaitlin Wolff, representing the Uniform Law Commission, testified in support of HB 4045. Peter De Filippis, representing himself, testified with no position on HB 4045. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4045, but did not wish to speak: Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Josh Levin, representing the Motion Picture Association. Nathan Triplett, representing the State Bar of Michigan. Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network. Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club of Michigan. Mitch Rice, representing himself. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4045, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing Salt & Light Global. The Chair laid HB 4255 and HB 4256 before the committee: HB 4045 (Rep. Hope) A bill to enact the uniform public expression protection act; and to provide protections and remedies to persons sued for exercising rights to expression and other constitutionally protected rights. HB 4255 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 7401, 7410, and 7417 (MCL 333.7401, 333.7410, and 333.7417), section 7401 as amended by 2016 PA 548, section 7410 as amended by 2016 PA 128, and section 7417 as added by 2012 PA 183, and by adding sections 7410b and 7417a. HB 4256 (Rep. Bollin) 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. Jessica Reia, representing the office of Representative Bollin, testified in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256. Questions and discussions followed. Chair Lightner testified in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256. Questions and discussions followed. David Gilbert, Calhoun County Prosecutor, testified in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256. Questions and discussions followed. Julie Risner, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256. Questions and discussions followed. Michael Hirst, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the MI Sheriffs' Association.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to excuse Representative Tyrone Carter from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:36 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The chair laid before the committee a presentation on Pure Michigan. Kelly Wolgamott, Vice President of Pure Michigan, and Hilary Doe, Chief Growth & Marketing Officer for Pure Michigan, testified before the committee. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:48 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Alexander

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The chair laid a presentation from the Michigan Corn Growers before the committee. Scott Piggott, representing the Michigan Corn Growers, gave a presentation. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4122 before the committee: Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 4122. Questions and discussion followed. Rebecca Park and Kevin Hershberger, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, testified in support of HB 4122. Questions and discussions followed. Mollie Woods, representing the MSU Extension Product Center, testified with a neutral position on HB 4122. Questions and discussions followed.   HB 4122 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending sections 1105, 1111, and 4102 (MCL 289.1105, 289.1111, and 289.4102), section 1105 as amended by 2014 PA 516, section 1111 as amended by 2018 PA 92, and section 4102 as amended by 2012 PA 178. Amanda Shreve, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association, testified in support of HB 4122. Questions and discussions followed. Brenda Maqdasi, representing Rising Voices, testified in support of HB 4122. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4122, but did not wish to speak: Janet Millard, representing the Belleville Central Business Community. Dayna Popkey, representing Growing Hope. Jessica Gleespen, representing the Gleehead Baking Company. Susan Fisher. Beth Anzell, representing the Charlevoix Farmers Market. Sharon Mitton, representing Baking Legends, LLC. Caroline Abbott, representing Abbott Farms. Linda Bader, representing the St. Louis Farmers Market. Sherry McGhee, Market Manager, SEMPA. Ken and Susan Wiltse, representing the Wiltse Kitchen. Carol Moody, representing the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market. Lucy Pier, Market Manager, Menominee Historic Downtown Farmers Market. Dianna Leavitt, representing DnD Goodies. Octavia Smith, representing the Inkster Task Force Farmers Market. Julian Lauzzana, representing Earthen Heart LLC. Jane Reagan, representing Sowing Growth Eastern Ingham Farmers Market. Lorna Wallis, representing Toonces Treasures LLC. Sarah Longstreth, representing the Good Stead Farm. Diane Middleton, representing the Midland Business Alliance. Amanda Edmonds, representing Beehive Strategies. Alexander Steward, representing the Michigan Farmers Market Association. Cassandra Kozlowski. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:34 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Tate

evidence_text: Representative Tate moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid a Presentation from Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance before the committee. Nikki Devitt, Christopher Martin, Haley Bennett, and Christopher Germain, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance, provided a presentation on the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4055, HB 4056, HB 4057, HB 4058 and HB 4059 before the committee:   HB 4055 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 275. HB 4056 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to create a child care savings program; to provide for child care savings accounts; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state agencies, boards, and departments; to allow certain tax deductions; and to provide for penalties and remedies. HB 4057 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2023 PA 4. Representative Scheutte, Representative Schmaltz, and Representative DeBoer testified in support of HB 4055, HB 4056, HB 4057, HB 4058, and HB 4059. Questions and discussions followed. Genevieve Marron, representing Right to Life of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4055, HB 4056, HB 4057, HB 4058, and HB 4059. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy, testified with no position on HB 4055, HB 4056, HB 4057, HB 4058, and HB 4059. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4055, HB 4056 and HB 4057, but did not wish to speak: Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association. Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4055, HB 4056, HB 4057, HB 4058 and HB 4059, but did not wish to speak: Alejandra Barraza, representing the High Scope Educational Research Foundation. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4058 and HB 4059, but did not wish to speak: Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. Carlos Gutierrez, representing the Consumer Health Products Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4058 and HB 4059, but did not wish to speak: Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Peter Spadafor, representing the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4056 and HB 4057, but did not wish to speak: Heath Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 11:29 AM. HB 4058 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," (MCL 205.51 to 205.78) by adding section 4mm. HB 4059 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," (MCL 205.91 to 205.111) by adding section 4mm. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: VanderWall

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4118 before the committee:


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4118.

evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4118. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4118, but did not wish to speak: Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4118, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak:   HB 4118 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1956 PA 40, entitled "The drain code of 1956," by amending sections 151, 154, 280, 468, and 520 (MCL 280.151, 280.154, 280.280, 280.468, and 280.520), section 154 as amended by 2020 PA 281, section 280 as amended by 2016 PA 27, and sections 468 and 520 as amended by 2018 PA 644. Susan Julian, representing citizens.


mover_label: Harris

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4118 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. The Chair laid HB 4233, HB 4234, HB 4235, HB 4238, HB 4239, HB 4240, HB 4241 and HB 4242 before the committee: HB 4233 (Rep. Johnsen) A bill to amend 1846 RS 66, entitled "Of estates in dower, by the curtesy, and general provisions concerning real estate," by amending the title and sections 35 and 36 (MCL 554.135 and 554.136) and by adding section 36a. HB 4234 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1846 RS 66, entitled "Of estates in dower, by the curtesy, and general provisions concerning real estate," by amending the title and sections 35 and 36 (MCL 554.135 and 554.136) and by adding sections 36a and 36b. HB 4235 (Rep. Smit) A bill to prohibit the use of certain applications on government-issued devices; to require public employers to take certain actions related to prohibited applications; to prohibit certain employees or officers from downloading or accessing certain applications; to provide exceptions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. HB 4238 (Rep. Jenkins-Arno) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1346. HB 4239 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to prohibit state institutions of higher education from entering into agreements with foreign actors under certain circumstances; to prohibit state institutions of higher education from receiving grants and other items of value from foreign actors under certain circumstances; to require state institutions of higher education to enter into gift agreements; to establish reporting requirements for certain gifts received by state institutions of higher education and affiliate organizations from Marla Braun, representing the Office of Representative Thompson, testified in support of HB 4242. Representative Hoadley testified in support of HB 4241. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Jenkins-Arno testified in support of HB 4238. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 4240. Questions and discussion followed.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4233.

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4233. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative Johnsen testified in support of HB 4233 and Representative Meerman testified in support of HB 4234. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4233 and HB 4234, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Frank Foster, representing Equality. Mark Calaguas. certain foreign actors; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to prescribe remedies; to prescribe civil sanctions; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 4240 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to prohibit public bodies from receiving gifts and grants from foreign actors under certain circumstances; to prohibit public bodies from entering into agreements with foreign actors under certain circumstances; to establish disclosure requirements for certain gifts, grants, contracts, and other interests relating to certain foreign actors; to prescribe civil sanctions; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to require the promulgation of rules. HB 4241 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1984 PA 270, entitled "Michigan strategic fund act," (MCL 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 7c. HB 4242 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16213 and 20175a (MCL 333.16213 and 333.20175a), as amended by 2023 PA 62. Aisa Villarosa, representing the Asian Law Caucus. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4233 and HB 4234, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4239, but did not wish to speak: Daniel Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities. Shawon Cecil, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in opposition to HB 4234 and HB 4233. Questions and discussions followed. Autum Smith testified in support of HB 4233, HB 4234 and HB 4238. David Martyn, representing the Michigan Land Title Association, testified in opposition to HB 4234 and HB 4233. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4234 and HB 4233. Nichole Keway Biber testified with a neutral position on HB 4234 and HB 4233. Roland Hwang, representing American Citizens for Justice, testified with no position on HB 4233. Emily Nguyen, representing Rising Voices, testified in opposition to HB 4238, HB 4233, HB 4234, HB 4235, HB 4239, HB 4240, HB 4241 and HB 4242. Barry Wayne Adams testified in support of HB 4233, HB 4241, HB 4240, HB 4238, HB 4239 and HB 4234. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:24 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Tisdel

evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4081 before the committee: The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4081, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. Marcus Keech, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.


mover_label: Rigas

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4081.

evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4081. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4081 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-1:   HB 4081 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending section 108 (MCL 560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fairbairn. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Municipal League. Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Realtors. Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.


mover_label: Tyrone Carter

evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to excuse Representatives Liberati, Whitsett and Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 9:54 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Fox

evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.


mover_label: Wooden

motion_text: to excuse Rep. Xiong from the meeting.

evidence_text: Representative Wooden moved to excuse Rep. Xiong from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation by Mr. Ramon Jackson and Pastor Lorenzo Sewell before the committee. Pastor Lorenzo Sewell and Mr. Ramon Jackson gave a presentation on elections in the City of Detroit to the committee. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Clarence Baker, representing themselves. Lory Parks, representing Verify the Vote. Clinton Topp, representing themselves as a Detroit voter. Theresa Williams, representing themselves as a Detroit voter. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:58 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk   tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Martin

evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4124, HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129 before the committee:   HB 4124 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 677a and 717a. HB 4125 (Rep. McFall) A bill to create a program that awards grants to certain postsecondary schools in this state that establish or expand certain educational programs that lead to degrees or credentials supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. HB 4126 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to create a fund for a program that awards grants to certain postsecondary schools in this state that establish or expand certain educational programs that lead to degrees or credentials supportive of the nuclear and hydrogen industries; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. HB 4127 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10h (MCL 460.10h), as amended by 2023 PA 245. HB 4128 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding section 678. HB 4129 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to create a nuclear and hydrogen graduate attraction and retention program to award grants to certain graduates of a postsecondary school who are employed in this state at a qualified electric generation facility after graduation; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prohibit the submission of false information and prescribe penalties; to provide remedies; to create certain funds; to provide for the distribution of money from certain funds; and The following person submitted a card wishing to speak with no position on HB 4124, HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Shane Peters, representing Bridgman Public School. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4124, HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129, but did not wish to speak: Justin Carpenter, representing the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4124, HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129, but did not wish to speak: Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association.


mover_label: Wendzel

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4124.

evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4124. The motion prevailed 15- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4124 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Liberati and Andrews. Nays: Reps. Brixie and Myers-Phillips. Pass: None. Representative Brixie requested a Point of Information regarding Shane Peter’s being unable to give oral testimony on HB 4124, HB 4125, HB 4126, HB 4127, HB 4128 and HB 4129. At 9:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:10 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair replied to the Point of Information that Shane Peter’s submitted written testimony to the committee in lieu of oral testimony.


mover_label: Andrews

evidence_text: Representative Andrews moved to report out HB 4125 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips. Nays: None. to allow the promulgation of rules. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4126 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Thompson

evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4127 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4128.

evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4128. The motion prevailed 15- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Brixie offered the following amendment to HB 4128: 1. Amend page 3, line 13, after "2040" by inserting "and are classified as real property under the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.1 to 211.155, and subject to a valuation under the general property tax act, 1893 PA 206, MCL 211.1 to 211.155, that reflects use of generally accepted appraisal principles, including, but not limited to, consideration of that property's highest and best use".


mover_label: Brixie

motion_text: to adopt the amendment to HB 4128.

evidence_text: Representative Brixie moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4128. The motion did not prevail 5- 10-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie and Linting. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4128 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 13-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Liberati and Andrews. Nays: Reps. Brixie and Myers-Phillips. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4129 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Myers-Phillips. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4007 and HB 4283 before the committee: Representative Bohnak and Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4007 and HB 4283. Questions and discussions followed. Valerie Brader testified in support of HB 4007 and HB 4283. Tom Carpenter, representing Marquette Board of Light and Power, Patrick Schillinger, Scott Johnson and Richard Stasik, representing the Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corporation, Dan Ruokolainen, representing Tilden Mine, Daniel Rader and Jeremy Thompson, representing United Steelworkers Local 4674, Michael Grondz, representing the United Steelworkers Local 4950, and Anna Ediger and Ryan Korpela, representing Cleaveland-Cliffs, all testified in support of HB 4007 and HB 4283. Questions and discussions followed. Marty Fittante, representing Invest UP, testified in support of HB 4007 and HB 4283. Mary Myers, representing the Lake Superior Community Partnership, testified in support of HB 4007 and HB 4283. Senator McBroom testified in support of HB 4007 and HB 4283. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4007 and HB 4283, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: HB 4007 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," by amending section 3 (MCL 460.1003), as amended by 2023 PA 235. HB 4283 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled "Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act," by amending sections 28, 29, and 32 (MCL 460.1028, 460.1029, and 460.1032), sections 28 and 29 as amended and section 32 as added by 2023 PA 235, and by adding section 34. Abby Wallace and Charlotte Jameson, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Derrell Slaughter, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council. Jane Fitkin, representing the Citizens for a Safe and Clean Lake Superior. Sara Green. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4007, but did not wish to speak: Sue Brown, representing the United Steelworkers. Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan AFL-CIO. Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4007, but did not wish to speak: Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4283, but did not wish to speak: Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4007 and HB 4283, but did not wish to speak: Manny Lentine, representing Marquette County. Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Association. Dean Gutzman, representing the UA Local 111 Upper Peninsula. Jeremy Garza, representing Michigan Pipe Trades. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufactures Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4007 and HB 4283, but did not wish to speak: Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club Michigan. Ben Poulson, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Denise Keele, representing the Michigan Climate Action Network. Chris Gilmer-Hill, representing the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition.