mover_label: Prestin

evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to excuse Representative Coffia and Representative Herzberg from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting at 10:42 AM. Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Woolford

result: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on the American Legion and the Michigan Coalition Service Officer Program before the committee. Tim Poxson, Dan Cooper, and Gary Easterling gave a presentation on the American Legion and the Michigan Coalition Service Officer Program. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid a presentation on Veterans before the committee. Doug Brinker gave a presentation on his experience as a veteran.


mover_label: Young

evidence_text: Representative Young moved to excuse Representative Byrnes, Representative Rheingans and Representative Xiong 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 1:26 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Linting

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 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 Substitute (H-1) for HB 4159 was previously adopted on March 19th, 2025.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4156.

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4156. 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.

validation_state: consistent


mover_label: DeBoer

evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4155 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Rep. Weiss. Pass: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4156, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4156 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: Rep. Paquette. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4157, HB 4158, HB 4159, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the GLEP Education Fund.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4157 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. 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. Pass: Rep. Paquette.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4158 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: Rep. Paquette.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4159 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson and Weiss. Pass: Reps. Koleszar and Byrnes. The Chair laid HB 4222, HB 4226, HB 4227, HB 4228 and HB 4258 before the committee:


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4227.

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4227. 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 Schmaltz testified in support of HB 4222. Questions and discussion followed. HB 4222 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1308b (MCL 380.1308b), as added by 2018 PA 436. HB 4226 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention code," by amending section 19 (MCL 29.19), as amended by 2024 PA 36. HB 4227 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308g. HB 4228 (Rep. Glanville) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308f. HB 4258 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 2013 PA 183, entitled "Student safety act," by amending section 3 (MCL 752.913), as amended by 2020 PA 401. Representative Linting testified in support of HB 4226. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Glanville testified in support of HB 4228. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4258. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Fairbairn testified in support of HB 4227. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Breen testified on HB 4222, HB 4226, HB 4227, HB 4228, and HB 4258. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4226, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4227, but did not wish to speak: Dave Ladd, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4226, HB 4228 and HB 4258, but did not wish to speak: Brian Broderick, representing the Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4222, HB 4226, HB 4227, HB 4228 and HB 4258, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Psychologists. Noah Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Social Workers. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:26 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


mover_label: VanderWall

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4235, HB 4238, HB 4239, HB 4240, HB 4241 and HB 4242 before the committee:   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


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4239.

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4239. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative Bruck testified in support of HB 4239.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4235.

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4235. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Representative Smit testified in support of HB 4235. 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 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. Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to HB 4238, HB 4239 and HB 4240. Henry Duong, representing Rising Voices, testified in opposition to HB 4238, HB 4239 and HB 4240.


mover_label: Harris

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4235 with recommendation that the substitute (H- 1) be adopted and the bill then pass. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4238.

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4238. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4238 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4239 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4240 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4241 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4242 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4233, HB 4234, HB 4235, HB 4238, HB 4239, HB 4240, HB 4241 and HB 4242, but did not wish to speak: Joseph Liu. Yiyun Huang. Bill O'Brien, representing Strangers No Longer. Sheela Lal. Sarah Tomas-Lemna. Isabel Ayala. Fanta Jatta, representing the Abisa. Tasneem Diallo. Brenda Maqdasi. Karen Cardenas, representing the MI Poder. Viviana Castelan Alamillo, representing the MI Poder. Kurtis Fernandez, representing the APIA Vote Michigan. Naoko Wake. J. Wing. Noreen Rodriguez. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 11:20 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Schuette

evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4178 before the committee: Representative Aragona and Chuck May, representing the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors- Michigan, testified in support of HB 4178. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4178, but did not wish to speak: Parker Fisher, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4178, but did not wish to speak: Cathy Cooper, representing the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. Craig Puckett, representing the Big I Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4207, HB 4208 and HB 4179 before the committee:   HB 4178 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1204c (MCL 500.1204c), as amended by 2017 PA 67. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4179, HB 4207 and HB 4208, but did not wish to speak: Parker Fisher, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services.


mover_label: Lightner

evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4207 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Fitzgerald

evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4208 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Posthumus

evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4179 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


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 12:12 PM. 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. 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. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Dakota Soda Acting Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.


mover_label: Hoadley

evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to excuse Reps. Scott, Arbit, and Foreman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:29 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov privileges, prerogatives, and immunities of peace officers," (MCL 300.21 to 300.22) by adding section 1a.


mover_label: Fox

evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation by Verified Voting before the committee. C. Jay Coles, representing Verified Voting, gave a presentation on electronic voting security. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4136 before the committee: Mei Bowers, representing the Office of Representative Paquette, testified in support of HB 4136. Questions and discussions followed. Tom Stewart, representing Secure Democracy USA, testified in support of HB 4136. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4136. Melanie Macey, representing Promote the Vote, testified in support of HB 4136. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4136, but did not wish to speak:   HB 4136 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 43540g. Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections; Stand Up Michigan; The Freedom Alliance. Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Bill Richardson, Waterloo Township Clerk. Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 10:00 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Presentation before the committee. Autumn Haagsma, representing the Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education at Western Michigan University, provided a presentation on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage. Bob Mannes, representing the Core Energy, provided a presentation on Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4007 and HB 4283 before the committee:   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. Nichole Keway Biber, representing Clean Water Action, testified in opposition to HB 4007 and HB 4283. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, testified in opposition to HB 4007 and HB 4283. Questions and discussions followed. Jane Fitkin, representing Citizens for a Safe and Clean Lake Superior, testified in opposition to HB 4007 and HB 4283. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4007 and HB 4283, but did not wish to speak: Jason Hayes, representing the Mackinac Center. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4007 and HB 4283, but did not wish to speak: Carlee Knott, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Sean McBrearty, representing Clean Water Action. Derrell Slaughter, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council. Kathleen Slonager, representing the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America- Michigan Chapter. Alexis Blizman, representing the Ecology Center. Denise Keele, representing the Michigan Climate Action Network. Paula Bowman and Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Representative Brixie offered the following amendments to HB 4283: 1. Amend page 10, line 1, after "Sec. 34." by striking out "Electricity generated" and inserting "(1) Subject to subsection (2), electric providers that generate electricity". 2. Amend page 10, line 4, after "2024," by striking out "may be utilized to comply with" and inserting "are not subject to". 3. Amend page 10, line 5, after "standards" by striking out "and" and inserting "or". 4. Amend page 10, following line 5, by inserting: "(2) An energy provider described in subsection (1) whose rates are regulated by the commission shall submit an amended renewable energy plan as required under section 22. (3) Subsection (1) does not apply after the end of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator planning year ending in 2050.".


motion_text: to adopt the amendments to HB 4283.

evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4283. The motion prevailed 15-0- 1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips.


mover_label: Martin

evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report HB 4283, as amended, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate and Liberati. Nays: Rep. Brixie. Pass: Reps. Andrews, Herzberg and Myers-Phillips. Representative Brixie offered the following amendment to HB 4007: 1. Amend page 4 line 8 by striking out all of subparagraph (iv) and renumbering the remaining subparagraph.


mover_label: BeGole

motion_text: to adopt the amendment to HB 4007.

evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4007. The motion did not prevail 6-10-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews, Herzberg and Myers-Phillips. Nays: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie and Linting. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4007 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 12-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, Martin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate and Liberati. Nays: Reps. Brixie and Myers-Phillips. Pass: Reps. Andrews and Herzberg.


mover_label: Schmaltz

evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to excuse Representative Coffia from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting at 10:06 AM. Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Johnsen

evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Sarah Lewakowski, MA, gave a presentation on Mosaic Counseling. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4215, HB 4216 and HB 4217 before the committee:   HB 4215 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1035 (MCL 600.1035), as added by 2016 PA 93. HB 4216 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending section 60 of chapter X (MCL 710.60), as amended by 2006 PA 352. HB 4217 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1970 PA 91, entitled "Child custody act of 1970," by amending sections 2, 7, and 7b (MCL 722.22, 722.27, and 722.27b), section 2 as amended by 2015 PA 51, section 7 as amended by 2015 PA 52, and section 7b as amended by 2009 PA 237. Mei Bowers, representing the Office of Representative Paquette, testified in support of HB 4215, HB 4216 and HB 4217. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4215, HB 4216 and HB 4217, but did not wish to speak: Nicole Rodriguez, representing the Family Law Section. Megan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:03 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4079 and HB 4080 before the committee:   HB 4079 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1976 PA 225, entitled "An act to defer the collection of special assessments on homestead properties; to provide for conditions of eligibility for such a deferment; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of treasury, local assessing officers, and local collecting officers; to provide for the advancement of moneys by the state to indemnify special assessment districts for losses from deferment of collections; to provide for the advancement of money by the state to an owner for the repayment of loans used by the owner to pay special assessments; to provide for the collection of deferred special assessments and interest thereon, and the disposition of these collections; to make an appropriation; and to prescribe penalties," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 211.763 and 211.764), as amended by 1980 PA 403.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4079.

evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4079. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Neeley, Breen and Young. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4080.

evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4080. The motion prevailed 13- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Neeley, Breen and Young. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Schuette answered questions from the committee about HB 4079.


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to report out HB 4079 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley and Breen. Nays: Rep. Lightner. Pass: Rep. Young. HB 4080 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1976 PA 225, entitled "An act to defer the collection of special assessments on homestead properties; to provide for conditions of eligibility for such a deferment; to prescribe the powers and duties of the department of treasury, local assessing officers, and local collecting officers; to provide for the advancement of moneys by the state to indemnify special assessment districts for losses from deferment of collections; to provide for the advancement of money by the state to an owner for the repayment of loans used by the owner to pay special assessments; to provide for the collection of deferred special assessments and interest thereon, and the disposition of these collections; to make an appropriation; and to prescribe penalties," by amending sections 1 and 2 (MCL 211.761 and 211.762), section 2 as amended by 2020 PA 331.


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to report out HB 4080 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley and Breen. Nays: Rep. Lightner. Pass: Rep. Young. The Chair laid HB 4119 and HB 4120 before the committee: The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4119 and HB 4120, but did not wish to speak: Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Fred Schaible, representing Western Michigan University - College of Aviation.


mover_label: Frisbie

evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 4119 with recommendation. At 10:45 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:50 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Frisbie moved to clear the vote. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to withdraw the motion to report out HB 4119 with recommendation. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4201 before the committee: Representative Schmaltz testified in support of HB 4201. Questions and discussions followed.


mover_label: Neeley

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4201.

evidence_text: Representative Neeley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4201. The motion did not prevail 5-9-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL HB 4119 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending section 4x (MCL 205.54x), as amended by 2009 PA 53. HB 4120 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to amend 1937 PA 94, entitled "Use tax act," by amending section 4k (MCL 205.94k), as amended by 2012 PA 429. HB 4201 (Rep. Schmaltz) 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. Yeas: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen and Young. Nays: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona and Schuette. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to excuse Representative Paiz from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 10:57 AM. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Carra

evidence_text: Representative Carra moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Chair DeBoyer offered the following proposed committee rules: Rule 1.0 — Open Meetings Act / Public Comment At the discretion of the committee chair, a member of the public may address the committee regarding business before the committee. The committee may accept written testimony in lieu of oral testimony. Rule 2.0 — Confidential Information Members of the committee and staff may receive access to confidential information pertaining to matters before the committee. Such confidential information may include sensitive, and/or proprietary data, material, or information in any format, tangible or intangible. Members and staff authorized to access confidential information shall maintain the confidentiality of that information unless otherwise directed by the Chair. Members and staff shall not disclose or permit access to any confidential information to any third party, in any manner whatsoever, except as with the prior authorization by the Chair or Speaker of the House. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, the Chair, the Speaker of the House, and the Office of Legal Counsel are authorized to access all confidential information pertaining to the Committee and may share and disclose confidential information among themselves, and other specific designees authorized by the Chair or Speaker of the House. Rule 3.0 — Issuance of Subpoenas   (a) Generally. The Oversight Committee may issue subpoenas in accordance with House Rule 36. Subcommittees may not issue subpoenas. (b) Procedure. Subpoenas may issue upon the motion of the Chair or a Subcommittee Chair and an affirmative vote of a majority of the Committee members. When moving to issue a subpoena, the movant must provide all of the following to the Committee: (1) the reason the information or testimony being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee or relevant Subcommittee; (2) any previous efforts made to obtain the information or testimony being sought without the issuance of a subpoena; (3) the party to be subpoenaed, including but not limited to any of the following descriptors: (a) a specific individual to be subpoenaed; (b) a records custodian of an entity or state department; (c) relevant officers, employees, or agents of an entity or state department; or (d) a specific entity or state department. (4) a general description of the documents or other things to be produced, if any; (5) whether the party is to appear for a deposition, Committee or Subcommittee hearing, or other testimony. Rule 4.0 — Deposition Authority (a) Generally. The Chair of the Committee, upon consultation with the Majority Vice Chair and the Minority Vice Chair of the Committee, may order the taking of depositions, under oath and pursuant to notice or subpoena. Chairs of Subcommittees may not order the taking of depositions. (b) Notices. Notices or subpoenas for the taking of depositions shall specify the date, time, and place of examination. Depositions may continue from day to day. (c) Oaths. Depositions shall be taken under oath administered by a member or a person otherwise authorized to administer oaths. (d) Consultation. Consultation with the Majority Vice Chair and the Minority Vice Chair of the Committee means three business day’s notice, and a copy of a proposed deposition notice or subpoena, as applicable, before any deposition is taken. (e) Attendance. Witnesses may be accompanied at a deposition by an attorney to advise them of their rights. No one may be present at depositions except members authorized by the Chair of the Committee, House staff designated by the Chair of the Committee, an official reporter, the witness, and the witness’s attorney. Other persons, including government agency personnel, may not attend. (f) Who May Question. A deposition shall be conducted by counsel designated by the Chair of the Committee upon consultation with the Minority Vice Chair. The Chair shall designate one attorney from the majority’s office of legal counsel and one attorney from the minority’s office of legal counsel. (g) Order of Questions. Questions in the deposition shall be propounded in rounds, alternating between the majority and minority. A single round shall not exceed 60 minutes per side, unless the counsel conducting the deposition agree to a different length of questioning. In each round, the counsel from the majority’s office of legal counsel shall ask questions first, followed by counsel from the minority’s office of legal counsel. (h) Objections. Any objection made during a deposition must be stated concisely and in a non- argumentative and non-suggestive manner. The witness may refuse to answer a question only to preserve a privilege. When the witness has refused to answer a question to preserve a privilege, counsel may (i) proceed with the deposition, or (ii) either at that time or at a subsequent time, seek a ruling from the Chair. If the Chair of the Committee overrules any such objection during the deposition, the witness shall be ordered to answer. If following the deposition’s recess, the Chair of the Committee overrules any such objection and thereby orders a witness to answer any question to which a privilege objection was lodged, such ruling shall be filed with the clerk of the Committee and shall be provided to the members and the witness no less than three days before the reconvened deposition. A deponent who refuses to answer a question after being directed by the Chair in writing, or orally during the proceeding as reflected in the record, may be subject to sanction by the House of Representatives. (i) Record of Testimony. The Chair of the Committee shall ensure that the testimony is either transcribed or electronically recorded or both. If a witness’s testimony is transcribed, the witness or the witness’s counsel shall be afforded an opportunity to review a copy. No later than five days after the witness has been notified of the opportunity to review the transcript, the witness may submit suggested changes to the Chair of the Committee. Committee staff may make any typographical and technical changes. Substantive changes, modifications, clarifications, or amendments to the deposition transcript submitted by the witness must be accompanied by a letter signed by the witness requesting the changes and a statement of the witness’s reasons for each proposed change. Any substantive changes, modifications, clarifications, or amendments shall be included as an appendix to the transcript conditioned upon the witness signing the transcript. (j) Transcription Requirements. The individual administering the oath, if other than a member, shall certify on the transcript that the witness was duly sworn. The transcriber shall certify that the transcript is a true record of the testimony, and the transcript shall be filed, together with any electronic recording, with the clerk of the Committee. The Chair of the Committee, the Majority Vice Chair and the Minority Vice Chair shall be provided with a copy of the transcripts of the deposition at the same time. (k) Release. The Chair of the Committee, the Majority Vice Chair and the Minority Vice Chair of the Committee shall consult in advance regarding the release of deposition testimony, transcripts, or recordings, and portions thereof. Following such consultation, the Chair has discretion to release the testimony, transcripts, or recordings. (l) Provision of Rules to Witnesses. A witness shall not be required to testify unless the witness has been provided with a copy of the Committee’s rules. Rule 5.0 — Witness and Privilege Procedure (a) Witness Disclosures. Witnesses appearing at a hearing of the Committee or a subcommittee in a non-governmental capacity shall provide a disclosure of the amount and source (by agency and program) of each state grant (or subgrant thereof) or contract (or subcontract thereof), as well as the amount and source of payments or contracts originating from foreign governments, insofar as they relate to the subject matter of the hearing, received during the current calendar year or either of the two previous calendar years, by the witness or by an entity represented by the witness. (b) Representation by Counsel. When representing a witness or entity before the Committee or a subcommittee in response to a request or subpoena from the Committee, or in connection with testimony before the Committee or a subcommittee, counsel for the witness or entity must promptly submit to the Committee a notice of appearance specifying the following: (1) counsel’s name, firm or organization, bar membership, and contact information including email; and (2) each client or entity represented by the counsel in connection with the proceeding. (c) Privileges. The Chair of the Committee has the authority to rule on assertions of privilege. (1) For the Chair to consider assertions of privilege over testimony or statements, witnesses or entities must clearly state the specific privilege being asserted and the reason for the assertion on or before the scheduled date of testimony or appearance, or upon a demand from the Chair of the Committee that provides for a subsequent due date. (2) For the Chair to consider an assertion of privilege over a document, on or before the scheduled date of testimony or appearance, or upon a demand from the Chair of the Committee that provides for a subsequent due date, the assertion must be set forth in a privilege log that includes the following information for each document for which a privilege is asserted: (a) every privilege asserted; (b) the type of document; (c) the general subject matter; (d) the date, author, addressee, and any other recipients; (e) the relationship of the author and addressee to each other; and (f) the basis for the privilege asserted. (3) The only assertions of executive privilege that the Chair of the Committee will consider are those made in writing by an executive branch official authorized to assert the privilege. (4) The Chair of the Committee may waive or modify any of the requirements of this rule in order to facilitate cooperation. The committee discussed the proposed committee rules. At 9:31 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:32 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The committee continued to discuss the proposed committee rules.


mover_label: Bierlein

motion_text: to adopt the proposed committee rules.

evidence_text: Representative Bierlein moved to adopt the proposed committee rules. The motion prevailed 9- 2-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver and Woolford. Nays: Reps. Tsernoglou and Wegela. Pass: Reps. Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell and Mentzer.


mover_label: DeBoyer

evidence_text: Chair DeBoyer moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena for the Michigan Department of State. 1. The information being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee because: a. Election Integrity is of the utmost importance to the functioning of our republican form of government in the state of Michigan, and the Department of State has been unacceptably difficult in ensuring transparency regarding how that department is training local clerks to administer our state’s elections. The House Oversight Committee exercises a vitally important role in providing legislative oversight over this function of the Executive branch of government in our state. The Michigan House of Representatives has the right to know how Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is instructing local election officials to conduct the elections within this state. Secretary Benson’s refusal to provide the House Oversight Committee with basic training materials provided to local election officials indicates that the training provided does not comply with the Michigan Election Law. If the training did comply with the Michigan Election Law, Secretary Benson would not be withholding the documents from the House Oversight Committee. 2. Previous efforts made to obtain the information being sought, without the issuance of a subpoena, are as follows: a. For a period of four months, Representative Smit sought to obtain records from the Department of State, regarding training materials provided to local election officials. The department repeatedly refused to provide the records. b. On March 11, 2025, Representative Smit appeared before the Oversight Committee and requested that this Committee subpoena the documents that the Department of State refused to provide to the House Election Integrity Committee and to the Michigan House of Representatives. c. On March 12, 2025, the Oversight Committee Chair sent a letter to the Department of State requesting a list of documents that the Department of State had refused to provide to Representative Smit. This letter gave a deadline of March 22, 2025, for the department’s response. d. On March 19, 2025, the Department of State responded with a letter stating that the documents sought were limited to only those persons who “need to know” what they contain. e. On April 4, 2025, the Oversight Committee Chair sent another letter to the Department of State, again requesting the documents. That letter gave a deadline of April 14, 2025, for the department’s response. f. The Department of State failed to provide all requested documents by the deadline of April 14, 2025. 3. The party to be subpoenaed is the Michigan Department of State and/or its relevant officers, employees, or agents, including Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and any records custodian of the Department of State. 4. A general description of the documents or other things to be produced are as follows: a. The documents and/or information requested by the Oversight Committee Chair in his letters dated March 12, 2025, and April 4, 2025, which have not yet been provided by the Department of State. 5. At this time, a subpoena only for the production of records is sought to be issued. The motion prevailed 9-6-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Rigas, Schriver and Woolford. Nays: Reps. Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Pass: Rep. Miller. Chair DeBoyer laid a presentation from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy before the committee. Chief Deputy Director Aaron Keatley, and Legislative Liaison Sydney Hart gave a presentation on the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 11:26 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Herzberg

evidence_text: Representative Herzberg moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 18, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4137 before the committee: Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4137. Questions and discussions followed. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League, testified in support of HB 4137. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4137, but did not wish to speak: Brian Dissette, representing Berrien County. Mariah Walton, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Todd Scott, representing the Detroit Greenways Coalition. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The Chair laid HB 4084 before the committee:   HB 4137 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 628 (MCL 257.628), as amended by 2024 PA 33. HB 4084 (Rep. Robinson) 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 Representative Robinson testified in support of HB 4084. Questions and discussions followed. Loraine Scussel, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4084. Questions and discussions followed. Fred Eckhout, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4084. Tom Miller, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4084. Susan Bologna, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4084. Questions and discussions followed. Aloke Dutta, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4084. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4084, but did not wish to speak: John Lamacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Bryce Webster, representing Senator Webber. The Chair laid SB 71 before the committee: Senator Damoose testified in support of SB 71. Questions and discussions followed. Kim Nowack, representing the Mackinac Bridge Authority, testified in support of SB 71. Questions and discussions followed. 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 14b. SB 71 (Sen. Damoose) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 552c (MCL 750.552c), as added by 2005 PA 305. Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation, testified in support of SB 71. Questions and discussions followed.


mover_label: Alexander

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representative Grant from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at 12:57 PM. Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Phil Green

evidence_text: Representative Phil Green moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid an Informational Hearing on the Health Plan Services Line Item for Fiscal Year 2023–2024 and Fiscal Year 2024-2025 before the committee. Dominick Pallone, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans, provided a presentation on the Medicaid budget- Health Plan Services Line Item. Questions and discussions followed. Todd Anderson and Kris Kraft, representing Blue Cross Complete Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, provided a presentation on Blue Cross Complete of Michigan and the Value of Medicaid. Questions and discussions followed. At 10:16 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 2:10 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4328 before the committee:   HB 4328 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, Robin Risko, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on HB 4328. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Fairbairn, Representative Roth, Representative Cavitt, Representative Prestin, and Representative Borton, joined by Senator Damoose, testified in support of HB 4328. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Farhat offered the following amendment to HB 4328: 1. Amend page 5, following line 18, by inserting: “Enacting section 1. This amendatory act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 55 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.”


mover_label: Farhat

motion_text: to adopt the amendment to HB 4328.

evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4328. The motion did not prevail 10-16-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Farhat, Rogers, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Nays: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Steele and Robinson. Pass: Rep. O'Neal.


mover_label: Cavitt

evidence_text: Representative Cavitt moved to report out HB 4328 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 26-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Steele, Robinson, Farhat, O'Neal, Rogers, Glanville, Martus, McKinney, Morgan, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Edwards. The Chair returned to the Informational Hearing on the Health Plan Services Line Item for Fiscal Year 2023–2024 and Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Chris Pettit, Jeremy Cunningham, Amy Epkey and Meghan Groen, representing Milliman and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, provided a presentation on Medicaid Managed Care Capitation Rate Development. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to excuse Representatives Kuhn and Steckloff from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 3:43 PM. and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Linting

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 26, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4225 and HB 4229 before the committee:


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4229.

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4229. 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 4225 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 2020 PA 211, entitled "Save our students act," by amending the title and sections 3 and 5 (MCL 380.1893 and 380.1895). HB 4229 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 2018 PA 435, entitled "An act to create the office of school safety and prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state entities," by amending section 3 (MCL 28.683). Representative Steele and Gabrielle Mundy from Representative Neeley's office, testified together in support of HB 4225 and HB 4229. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4222, HB 4225, HB 4226, HB 4227, HB 4229, HB 4258 and HB 4259, but did not wish to speak: Jenn Garland, representing the Michigan Parent Teacher Association. Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Brian Broderick, representing the MI Association of Non-Public Schools. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4227, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4227, but did not wish to speak: Mike Wisniewski, representing the Michigan Athletic Trainers' Society. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4226 and HB 4229, but did not wish to speak: Hannah Sweeney, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administration. The Chair laid HB 4222, HB 4226, HB 4227, HB 4258 and HB 4259 before the committee:


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4222.

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4222. 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 4222 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1308b (MCL 380.1308b), as added by 2018 PA 436. HB 4226 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention code," by amending section 19 (MCL 29.19), as amended by 2024 PA 36. HB 4227 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1308g. HB 4258 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 2013 PA 183, entitled "Student safety act," by amending section 3 (MCL 752.913), as amended by 2020 PA 401. HB 4259 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 2013 PA 183, entitled "Student safety act," by amending section 2 (MCL 752.912), as amended by 2020 PA 401.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4226.

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4226. 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.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4227.

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4227. 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.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4258.

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4258. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4222 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Paquette, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4226 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-1-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Rep. Weiss. Pass: Reps. Paquette, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4227 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 6-2-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Koleszar and Weiss. Pass: Reps. Paquette, Wilson and Byrnes.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4258 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson and Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Weiss and Byrnes.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4259 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson and Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Weiss and Byrnes. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 10:51 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Bierlein moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4309 before the committee: Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 4309. Questions and discussions followed. Thadd Gormas and Jodi McCollum, representing the Michigan Academy of Physician Associates, joined by Mike White, representing the Michigan Association of Physician Associates, testified in support of HB 4309. Questions and discussion followed. Shane Preston, representing the Defense State Liaison Office, testified in support of HB 4309. Questions and discussions followed. Amanda Shelast, representing the Marshfield Dickenson Hospital, testified in support of HB 4309. Carl Sims, representing the National Center for Interstate Compacts, testified in support of HB 4309. Questions and discussions followed.   HB 4309 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18001 (MCL 333.18001), as amended by 2018 PA 355, and by adding sections 16188, 17011b, 17511b, and 18011b. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4309, but did not wish to speak: Scott Kempa, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Jarret Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center. The Chair laid HB 4072, HB 4103, and HB 4104 before the committee: The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4072, but did not wish to speak: Yousef Rabhi, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4103 and HB 4104, but did not wish to speak: Laura Haynes, representing the Michigan HomeCare and Hospice Association. Jarret Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center.


mover_label: Witwer

evidence_text: Representative Witwer moved to report out HB 4072 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Tisdel

evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4103 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Bierlein moved to report out HB 4104 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: 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 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. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid a presentation from Eli Lilly on Alzheimer’s Disease before the committee. Laura Cohen, representing Eli Lilly, joined by Dr. Cara Leahy, representing Memorial Healthcare Institution for Neuroscience, gave a presentation on Alzheimer’s Disease. Questions and discussion followed.


mover_label: St. Germaine

evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to excuse Representatives 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 10:22 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Fitzgerald

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4071.

evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4071. The motion prevailed 10- 0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to report out HB 4071 with recommendation, as substitute (H- 2). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.   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). The Chair laid HB 4178 before the committee:


mover_label: Schuette

evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to report out HB 4178 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Harris, Tisdel, Lightner, Posthumus, Aragona, Neyer, Schuette, Brenda Carter, Tate and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Brenda Carter

evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 26, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.


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 12:10 PM. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov HB 4178 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 1204c (MCL 500.1204c), as amended by 2017 PA 67.


mover_label: BeGole

evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4033 and HB 4034 before the committee: The substitute (H-1) to HB 4034 was previously adopted on March 19, 2025.


mover_label: Wozniak

evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4033 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope and Scott. Nays: 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. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4034.

evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4034. The motion prevailed 11-0- 0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4034 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4047 and HB 4048 before the committee: The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4047 and HB 4048, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.


mover_label: Lightner

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4047.

evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4047. The motion prevailed 7-0- 4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4047 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: HB 4047 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to impose civil liability and prescribe criminal penalties for the nonconsensual creation or dissemination of deep fake sexual images; and to provide for remedies. HB 4048 (Rep. Tsernoglou) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 17b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.17b), as added by 2002 PA 28. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4048 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. The Chair laid HB 4255 and HB 4256 before the committee: The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4255 and HB 4256, but did not wish to speak: Chuck Warpehoski, representing the Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration. Kay Perry, representing MI-CURE. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Lois Pullano, representing the Citizens for Prison Reform. Jessica Zimbelman, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Eden Kinlock, representing FAMM. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. John Cooper, representing Safe and Just Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4255 and HB 4256, but did not wish to speak: Brandon Lanyon, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4255 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL 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. Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette and Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope and Scott.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4256 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette and Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope and Scott. The Chair laid HB 4045 before the committee: Nichole Keway Biber, representing Clean Water Action, testified in support of 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. Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing the Americans for Prosperity - Michigan. Representative DeBoyer offered the following amendment to HB 4045: 1. Amend page 3, line 14, by striking out all of subdivisions (a) and (b) and relettering the remaining subdivisions.


motion_text: to adopt the amendment to HB 4045.

evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4045. The motion prevailed 7-0- 4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Representative Johnsen offered the following amendments to HB 4045: 1. Amend page 4, line 26, by striking out "(7)," and inserting "(6),". 2. Amend page 5, line 10, after "(5)" by striking out the balance of the line through "(7)," on line 11 and inserting "and (6),". 3. Amend page 5, line 24, by striking out all of subsection (7).


mover_label: Johnsen

motion_text: to adopt the amendments to HB 4045.

evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the amendments to HB 4045. The motion prevailed 7-0- 4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: None. 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. Pass: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report HB 4045, as amended, as substitute (H-1). 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 Department of Attorney General. Dana Nessel, Danielle Hagaman Clark, and Ashley Steffen gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:51 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 26, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4029 before the committee: Representative Slagh testified in support of HB 4029. Questions and discussions followed. Chris Semrinec, representing the Department of Natural Resources, testified with no position on HB 4029. The Chair laid HR 30 before the committee:   HB 4029 (Rep. Slagh) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40113a and 41103 (MCL 324.40113a and 324.41103), section 40113a as amended by 2023 PA 222 and section 41103 as added by 1995 PA 57. HR 30 (Rep. Fairbairn) A resolution urging the United States Congress to enact legislation that would reinstate the Department of Interior’s prior removal of the gray wolf from the endangered species list, thus allowing gray wolf population management to be handled at the Representative Fairbairn and Gary V. Gorniak, representing the Upper Peninsula Sportsmen's Alliance, testified in support of HR 30. Questions and discussions followed. Beatrice Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals, testified in opposition to HR 30. Nichole Keway Biber, tribal citizen of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa, testified in opposition to HR 30. Amy Trotter, representing Michigan United Conservation Clubs, testified in support of HR 30. The following person submitted a card in support of HR 30, but did not wish to speak: Merle Jones, representing the Michigan Trappers and Predator Callers. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HR 30, but did not wish to speak: Sean McBrearty, representing Clean Water Action. Nick Occhipinti, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Amanda Brezzell, representing themselves as a farmer and Policy Advocate for Groundwork Center. Juan Martinez representing themselves. Christy McGillivray representing themselves. Robin Clark Michigiizhiagookwe representing themselves. Andrea Pierce, representing the Anishinabek Caucus. Valerie Schey representing themselves. Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Horst Schmidt, representing the Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition. Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Tim Minotas. Representing the Sierra Club.


mover_label: Fairbairn

evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HR 30 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss and Foreman. Pass: Rep. Wooden.


mover_label: VanderWall

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representatives Arbit and Myers-Phillips from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:48 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk state level. tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Kunse

motion_text: to adopt the amendment to HB 4122.

evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4122. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Nays: None.   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. Pass: None. Representative Skaggs testified in support of his amendment for HB 4122. Representative Skaggs offered the following amendment to HB 4122: 1. Amend page 12, line 21, after "2026." by striking out the balance of the line through "2026." on line 25.


mover_label: Skaggs

evidence_text: Representative Skaggs moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4122. The motion did not prevail 2-7-1: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Rheingans and Skaggs. Nays: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse and Pavlov. Pass: Rep. Dievendorf.


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4122 with recommendation, as amended. The motion prevailed 9-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Dievendorf and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Skaggs. The Chair laid HB 4245 before the committee: Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 4245. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4122 and HB 4245, but did not wish to speak: Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.


mover_label: Wortz

evidence_text: Representative Wortz moved to report out HB 4245 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Dievendorf and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Rheingans. At 11:23 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:24 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. HB 4245 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 4105 (MCL 289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188. The Chair laid HB 4076 before the committee:


mover_label: Alexander

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4076.

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4076. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 11:27 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:27 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wortz called the committee back to order. Representative Neyer testified in support of HB 4076. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:39 AM, Majority Vice Chair Wortz laid the committee at ease. At 11:40 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


mover_label: Pavlov

evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4076, but did not wish to speak: Valerie Schey, representing the VEGMichigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4076, but did not wish to speak: Pepin Tuma, representing the Good Food Institute. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.


mover_label: Fox

evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to excuse Representative Paiz from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:42 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov HB 4076 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 7129 (MCL 289.7129).


mover_label: Outman

evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 20, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation from the Home Builders of Michigan and the Michigan Municipal League before the committee. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan, and Jennifer Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League, provided a presentation on the Housing Crisis. Questions and discussions followed.


mover_label: St. Germaine

evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to excuse Representative Coffia from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 11:16 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 26, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4233 and HB 4234 before the committee:


mover_label: Harris

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4233.

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-3) 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.   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.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4233 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4234.

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4234. The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4234 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. The Chair laid HB 4260 and HB 4261 before the committee:


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4260.

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4260. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4261.

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4261. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. HB 4260 (Rep. Harris) 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 4261 (Rep. Farhat) A bill to amend 2000 PA 489, entitled "Michigan trust fund act," by amending the title and section 2 (MCL 12.252), the title as amended by 2005 PA 232 and section 2 as amended by 2023 PA 174, and by adding sections 11a and 11b. Representative Harris and Representative Farhat, testified in support of HB 4260 and HB 4261. Questions and discussions followed. Chief Todd Bettison, representing the Detroit Police Department, testified in support of HB 4260 and HB 4261. Questions and discussions followed. Chief Issa Shahin, representing the Dearborn Police Department, testified in support of HB 4260 and HB 4261. Questions and discussions followed. Mayor Tim Woolley, representing the City of Taylor, testified in support of HB 4260 and HB 4261. Anthony Hall and Alex McNulty, representing the Police Officers Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4260 and HB 4261. Questions and discussions followed. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified with no position on HB 4260 and HB 4261. Dujuan Kennedy, representing the Force Detroit, testified in support of HB 4260 and HB 4261. Questions and discussions followed. Ray Winans, representing the Detroit Friends and Family, testified in support of HB 4260 and HB 4261. Priscilla Bordeyo, representing the Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice, testified in support of HB 4260 and HB 4261. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sherrifs' Association, testified in support of HB 4260 and HB 4261.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4260 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4261 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 following person submitted a card in support of HB 4233, HB 4234, HB 4260 and HB 4261, but did not wish to speak: Connor Spalding, representing the City of Lansing. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4233 and HB 4234, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. Matt Sowash, representing the Michigan Land Title Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4260 and HB 4261, but did not wish to speak: Jeff Pegg, representing the Detroit Police and Firefighters Retirement System. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Andrew Schweder, representing the Detroit Firefighters. Dwayne Gill, representing the End Gun Violence Michigan. Brian Shoaf , representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League and Urban Core Mayors. The following person submitted a card with no position on HB 4260 and HB 4261, but did not wish to speak: Jess Averill, representing the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 10:13 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: DeBoer

evidence_text: Representative DeBoer 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 Farm Bureau before the committee. Robert Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau, testified regarding the effects of administrative rules on the Michigan Farm Bureau. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4235 before the committee: Representative Smit testified in support of HB 4235.


mover_label: Martin

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4235.

evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4235. The motion prevailed 6-0-2:   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. FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer and Liberati.


mover_label: Aragona

evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4235 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 6-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer and Liberati. The Chair laid HB 4240 before the committee: At 10:44 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:49 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona called the committee back to order. Chair Schuette testified in support of HB 4240. At 10:47 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona laid the committee at ease. At 10:48 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4240 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer and Liberati. The Chair laid HB 4241 before the committee: 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


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4241 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer and Liberati. The Chair laid a presentation from the Associated Builders and Contractors before the committee. Shane Hernandez, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors testified regarding the effects of administrative rules on builders and contractors. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4125 and HB 4129 before the committee: Representative Andrews testified in support of HB 4125 and HB 4129.


mover_label: Wendzel

evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4125 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. 125.2001 to 125.2094) by adding section 7c. 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 4129 (Rep. Andrews) A bill to create a nuclear and hydrogen graduate attraction and retention program to award grants to certain graduates of a postsecondary school who are employed in this state at a qualified electric generation facility after graduation; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prohibit the submission of false information and prescribe penalties; to provide remedies; to create certain funds; to provide for the distribution of money from certain funds; and to allow the promulgation of rules.


evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4129 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4125 and HB 4129, but did not wish to speak: Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Joe Fedewa, representing DTE Energy. John Kran, representing the Michigan Electric Co-Op Association. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Daniel Hurley, representing the Michigan Association of State Universities, testified in support of HB 4125. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:12 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov