mover_label: Woolford

evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena for the testimony of Elizabeth Hertel, Director, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. 1. The information being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee because: The Legislature has a right to know information about the programs being implemented by the State of Michigan or one of its departments. Three subcommittees of the House Oversight Committee have been investigating a variety of issues regarding the operations of the Department of Health & Human Services. The Subcommittee on Child Welfare has spent several months investigating CPS-related issues and residential care issues. Despite many committee hearings on these issues, DHHS representatives have provided unsatisfactory answers to the House members’ questions, and have repeatedly stated that Director Hertel would be the better person to answer those questions. The Subcommittee on State & Local Assistance Programs has been investigating eligibility verification for assistance programs administered by DHHS. Representatives of DHHS have repeatedly stated that their current protocols for administering benefit applications are required by federal guidelines, but they have failed to identify which federal guidelines contain these requirements. DHHS representatives have also refused requests to testify before the subcommittee. Although those subcommittees have sought the cooperation of the DHHS in providing testimony and documents to the subcommittees, the DHHS has been resistant to adequate, timely, and transparent cooperation with the subcommittees. It appears that the DHHS is repeatedly stonewalling the House as its subcommittees seek to investigate these timely and important issues. 2. Previous efforts made to obtain the information being sought, without the issuance of a subpoena, are as follows: As I just stated, the subcommittees have repeatedly sought to engage with the DHHS without the issuance of a subpoena. In addition, Director Hertel was invited to testify on July 22, 2025. She responded that she was not available on July 22, or on July 29, 2025. She provided no date on which she would voluntarily make herself available to appear and testify before committee. 3. The party to be subpoenaed is Elizabeth Hertel, the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services. 4. The subpoena is for the witness to appear and testify before this committee on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: DeBoyer

result: prevailed

evidence_text: Chair DeBoyer moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena to the Office of the Michigan Attorney General. 1. The information being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee because: The matter of this criminal referral and any resulting investigation presents issues regarding conflicts of interest between the Michigan Department of Attorney General and the suspect of the criminal investigation. The House has an interest in obtaining documents regarding the investigation into this criminal referral from the Department of State, as the House examines and debates whether to enact legislation addressing how conflicts of interest such as this should be regulated by statutory law. Furthermore, the House has the ability to impeach civil officers of the State of Michigan, where corrupt conduct in office occurs. In order to faithfully exercise its responsibilities in this regard, the House is entitled to investigate the Department of Attorney General’s decisions regarding whether to issue criminal charges in this matter, or whether to create a conflict wall, given the close relationship between Attorney General Dana Nessell and the subject of the criminal referral. 2. Previous efforts made to obtain the information being sought, without the issuance of a subpoena, are as follows: The Chair of the Committee previously requested from the Department of State and the Department of Attorney General various documents regarding criminal referrals sent by the Department of State to the Department of Attorney General for investigation. Although the Department of State produced only limited documentation regarding those referrals, the Chair is in possession of the criminal referral in question. The committee did not otherwise request that the Department of Attorney General voluntarily produce the documents currently being sought, before issuance of a subpoena. Given the contents of the documents already in the committee’s possession, regarding Attorney General Dana Nessell’s personal involvement with the criminal suspect and with this case, it was determined that the committee should proceed directly to the request for a subpoena. 3. The party to be subpoenaed is the Michigan Department of Attorney General. 4. A general description of the documents or other things to be produced can be found on the last page of the subpoena document, which is before each member of the committee. 5. At this time, only a subpoena for the production of records is sought. The motion prevailed 15-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. MacDonell and Mentzer.

validation_state: consistent


evidence_text: Chair DeBoyer moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena to the Office of the Michigan Attorney General. 1. The information being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee because: The matter of this criminal investigation presents issues regarding conflicts of interest between the Michigan Department of Attorney General and the suspect of the criminal investigation. The House has an interest in obtaining documents regarding this apparently closed criminal investigation, as the House examines and debates whether to enact legislation addressing how conflicts of interest such as this should be regulated by statutory law. Furthermore, the House has the ability to impeach civil officers of the State of Michigan, where corrupt conduct in office occurs. In order to faithfully exercise its responsibilities in this regard, the House is entitled to investigate the Department of Attorney General’s decision to decline issuing criminal charges in this matter, which involved a high-ranking officer of a major political party of this state. 2. Previous efforts made to obtain the information being sought, without the issuance of a subpoena, are as follows: The committee did not request that the Department of Attorney General voluntarily produce the documents currently being sought, before issuance of a subpoena. Given the contents of the documents already in the committee’s possession, regarding Attorney General Dana Nessell’s personal involvement with the criminal suspect and with this case, despite the existence of a conflict wall, it was determined that the committee should proceed directly to the request for a subpoena. 3. The party to be subpoenaed is the Michigan Department of Attorney General. 4. A general description of the documents or other things to be produced can be found on the last page of the subpoena document, which is before each member of the committee. 5. At this time, only a subpoena for the production of records is sought. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 9:29 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Matthew Carnagie Acting Committee Clerk mcarnagie@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Alexander

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 26, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4346 and HB 4347 before the committee: HB 4346 (Rep. Witwer) A bill to amend 2019 PA 152, entitled "Lawful internet gaming act," by amending section 15 (MCL 432.315). HB 4347 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1995 PA 279, entitled "Horse racing law of 1995," by amending sections 2 and 20 (MCL 431.302 and 431.320), section 2 as amended by 2016 PA 271 and section 20 as amended by 2019 PA 153. A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 4346 at the June 26, 2025, meeting. A substitute (H-1) was adopted for HB 4347 at the June 26, 2025, meeting.


mover_label: Lightner

evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report HB 4346 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Paiz, Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Pass: None. Representative Kunse testified in support of H-2 substitute for HB 4347. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4346 and HB 4347, but did not wish to speak: Eddie Kindle, representing the Genesee Intermediate School District. Mike McCoy, representing the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4346 and HB 4347, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Bee Friedlander, representing the Attorneys for Animals. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4346, but did not wish to speak: John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards.


mover_label: Kunse

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4347.

evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4347. The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Dievendorf and Rheingans. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Paiz and Skaggs.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4347 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-3-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox, Kunse and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Dievendorf, Rheingans and Skaggs. Pass: Rep. Paiz. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 10:41 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Young

evidence_text: Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 24, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4676 and HB 4677 before the committee: HB 4676 (Rep. MacDonell) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 602 (MCL 330.1602), as amended by 1995 PA 290. HB 4677 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 5303 (MCL 700.5303), as amended by 2024 PA 1. Representative Wozniak and Representative MacDonell, testified in support of HB 4676 and HB 4677. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid a presentation on Supported Decision Making before the Committee. Linda VanWormer and Amy Peckinpaugh gave a presentation on Supported Decision Making. Questions and discussion followed. Simon Zagata, representing the Disability Rights Michigan, testified in support of HB 4676 and HB 4677. Questions and discussion followed. Jan Lapman testified in support of HB 4676 and HB 4677. Teri Langley, representing the Disability Network Michigan, testified in support of HB 4676 and HB 4677. Ellen Sugrue Hyman, representing the Ellen Sugrue Hyman, PLLC, testified in support of HB 4676 and HB 4677. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4676 and HB 4677, but did not wish to speak: Jeremy Murphy, representing the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council. Nicole Shannon, representing the Michigan Elder Justice Initiative. Sherri Boyd, representing The Arc Michigan. The Michigan Guardianship Association. Sarah Carmany. Vickie Rowe. Jeanie Rowe. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4676 and HB 4677, but did not wish to speak: James R. Ryan, representing the Michigan Probate Judges Association. The Chair laid HB 4517 and HB 4518 before the committee: HB 4517 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 2002 PA 713, entitled "Child abduction broadcast act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 5 (MCL 28.761, 28.762, and 28.765). HB 4518 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 2002 PA 712, entitled "Michigan Amber alert act," by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 28.753), the title as amended by 2013 PA 91. Representative Neyer and Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4517 and HB 4518. Questions and discussion followed. Brandi Morey-Pols testified in support of HB 4517 and HB 4518. Victoria Jones testified in support of HB 4517 and HB 4518. At 1:29 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 1:38 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Kimberly McCurry testified in support of HB 4517 and HB 4518. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4517 and HB 4518, but did not wish to speak: Teri Langley, representing the Disability Network Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:41 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 15, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4674 before the committee: HB 4674 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 236 (MCL 257.236), as amended by 2024 PA 2.


evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to report out HB 4674 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar and Miller. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4349 before the committee: HB 4349 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1909 PA 279, entitled "The home rule city act," (MCL 117.1 to 117.38) by adding section 5l.


mover_label: Neyer

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4349.

evidence_text: Representative Neyer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4349. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar and Miller. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Bohnak

evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4349 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Herzberg, Koleszar and Miller. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4522 before the committee: HB 4522 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 634 (MCL 257.634), as amended by 2021 PA 43. Representative Bruck testified in support of HB 4522. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4522, but did not wish to speak: Graham Filler, representing the Michigan Trucking Association. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4522, but did not wish to speak: Max Aulbach, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation. Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the House Fiscal Agency. Bill Hamiton, representing the House Fiscal Agency, gave a presentation on the Registration Tax Revenue and Transportation Funding to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Department of State. Jackie Venton, Chief Operating Officer, and Erin Carey Schor, both representing the Michigan Department of State, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.


mover_label: Herzberg

evidence_text: Representative Herzberg moved to excuse Representatives Prestin, Hope, Andrews, Grant and Wilson from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at 1:08 PM. Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Johnsen

evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representative Fox from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent.


mover_label: Wozniak

evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 29, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4676 and HB 4677 before the committee: HB 4676 (Rep. MacDonell) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 602 (MCL 330.1602), as amended by 1995 PA 290. HB 4677 (Rep. Wozniak) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending section 5303 (MCL 700.5303), as amended by 2024 PA 1.


mover_label: Thompson

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4676.

evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4676. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 4676 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4676 and HB 4677, but did not wish to speak: Jeremy Murphy, representing the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.


mover_label: Byrnes

evidence_text: Representative Byrnes moved to report out HB 4677 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4517 and HB 4518 before the committee: HB 4517 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 2002 PA 713, entitled "Child abduction broadcast act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 5 (MCL 28.761, 28.762, and 28.765). HB 4518 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 2002 PA 712, entitled "Michigan Amber alert act," by amending the title and section 3 (MCL 28.753), the title as amended by 2013 PA 91. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4517 and HB 4518, but did not wish to speak: Jeremy Murphy, representing the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council.


mover_label: Pavlov

evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 4517 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4518.

evidence_text: Representative Young moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4518. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Young moved to report out HB 4518 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368 before the committee: HB 4067 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1939 PA 288, entitled "Probate code of 1939," by amending sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 17, and 20 of chapter XII (MCL 712.1, 712.2, 712.3, 712.5, 712.7, 712.10, 712.17, and 712.20), sections 1, 3, 7, and 10 as amended by 2006 PA 488, sections 2 and 5 as added by 2000 PA 232, section 17 as amended by 2010 PA 348, and section 20 as amended by 2003 PA 245, and by adding section 3a to chapter XII. HB 4069 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 135 (MCL 750.135), as amended by 2002 PA 689. HB 4368 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 2843 (MCL 333.2843), as amended by 2013 PA 79. Representative Bruck, Representative Wortz, and Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Questions and discussions followed. Joe Kelsey, representing the Safe Haven Baby Boxes, testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Charles Vear testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Katherine Bussard, representing Salt Life Global, testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life Michigan, testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Lisa Young testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. At 1:29 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 1:35 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Kaylynn Crane, representing the Wyandotte Rotary Club, testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Jan Kellogg testified in support of HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal & Child Health, testified in opposition to HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4067, HB 4069 and HB 4368, but did not wish to speak: Megan Reynolds, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Heath B. Lowry, representing the Michigan Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Family Law Section of SMB. Johnny Menifee, representing the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs. Chief Ron Wiles, representing the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:45 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Hoadley

evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 15, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4736 before the committee: HB 4736 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 194, 195, and 198 (MCL 168.194, 168.195, and 168.198), sections 195 and 198 as amended by 2012 PA 276. At 9:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:09 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fox called the committee back to order. Chair Smit testified in support of HB 4736. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:13 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fox laid the committee at ease. At 9:15 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Bob Genetski, representing the Allegan County Clerk’s office, testified in support of HB 4736. The Chair laid HB 4707 before the committee: HB 4707 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 642e. At 9:20 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:21 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fox called the committee back to order. Chair Smit testified in support of HB 4707. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:28 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fox laid the committee at ease. At 9:29 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Trent England, representing Save Our States Action, testified in support of HB 4707. Questions and discussions followed. Jason Snead, representing the Honest Elections Project Action, testified in support of HB 4707. Questions and discussions followed. Harry Roth, representing Stop Rank Choice Voting, testified in support of HB 4707. Joe Spaulding, representing Rank MI Vote, testified in opposition to HB 4707. Questions and discussions followed. Shelly Lake, representing themselves and offering a clerk's viewpoint, testified in support of HB 4707. Jeff Schaeper, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 4707. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4707, but did not wish to speak: Eric Welsby, representing Detroit Disability Power. Kay Perry. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4707, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the MI Forward Network. Howard Green. The Chair laid HB 4642 before the committee: HB 4642 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending section 15 (MCL 169.215), as amended by 2015 PA 269.


mover_label: Fox

evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to report out HB 4642 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4707.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4707 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 10:05 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to excuse Representative Rheingans from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4750 before the committee: HB 4750 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care and adoption services act," (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 8f. At 12:07 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:08 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak called the committee back to order. Representative Schmaltz testified in support of HB 4750. Questions and discussions followed. At 12:24 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid the committee at ease. At 12:25 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Steve Castle, representing the Jackson Interface Shelter, testified in support of HB 4750. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4750, but did not wish to speak: Bobby Dorigo Jones, representing the Michigan Association of United Ways. Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Children and Families. Elinor Jordan, representing the Michigan Poverty Law Program. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:35 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 29, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4522 before the committee: HB 4522 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 634 (MCL 257.634), as amended by 2021 PA 43. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4522, but did not wish to speak: Stephanie Szymas, representing the Michigan Trucking Association.


mover_label: Bruck

evidence_text: Representative Bruck moved to report out HB 4522 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson. Nays: Rep. Carra. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 70 before the committee: SB 70 (Sen. Bellino) A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled "Michigan memorial highway act," (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 115. Representative Wortz, on behalf of Senator Bellino, testified in support of SB 70. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 70, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association.


mover_label: Wortz

evidence_text: Representative Wortz moved to report out SB 70 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Outman, Alexander, Carra, Bruck, Kunse, Neyer, Prestin, Bohnak, Frisbie, Wortz, Hope, Koleszar, Andrews, Grant and Wilson. Nays: None. Pass: None. Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the County Road Association. Ed Noyla, Denise Donohue, and Steve Puuri gave a presentation on local bridges to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation from the Michigan Department of Transportation. Rebecca Curtis gave a presentation on the MDOT Bureau of Bridges and Structures to the committee. Questions and discussion followed.


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


mover_label: Schuette

evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4713, HB 4714, HB 4715, HB 4716, HB 4717, HB 4718 and HB 4719 before the committee: HB 4713 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health care false claim act," by amending section 2 (MCL 752.1002). HB 4714 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 15a of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15a), as added by 2002 PA 206. HB 4715 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 4509 (MCL 500.4509), as added by 1995 PA 276. HB 4716 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 4511 (MCL 500.4511), as added by 1995 PA 276. HB 4717 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 159g (MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2022 PA 174. HB 4718 (Rep. Tate) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 4506. HB 4719 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 150 (MCL 500.150), as amended by 2019 PA 21. Craig Sepich, representing the National Insurance Crime Bureau, testified in support of HB 4713, HB 4714, HB 4715, HB 4716, HB 4717, HB 4718 and HB 4719. At 12:06 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:07 PM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel called the committee back to order. Representatives Robinson, Harris, Carter, and Lightner testified in support of HB 4713, HB 4714, HB 4715, HB 4716, HB 4717, HB 4718 and HB 4719. Questions and discussions followed. At 12:18 PM, Majority Vice Chair Tisdel laid the committee at ease. At 12:19 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4713, HB 4714, HB 4715, HB 4716, HB 4717, HB 4718 and HB 4719, but did not wish to speak: Herb Rials, representing ABATE. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4713, HB 4714, HB 4715, HB 4716, HB 4717, HB 4718 and HB 4719, but did not wish to speak: Jennie Gies, representing the Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Ken Morin, representing the Life Insurance Association of Michigan. Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4714, HB 4715, HB 4716, HB 4717 and HB 4718, but did not wish to speak: Frank Venuto, representing the American Council of Life Insurers. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4718, but did not wish to speak: Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans.


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 12:20 PM. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: BeGole

evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4582 before the committee: HB 4582 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to provide for the liability of possessors of real property for injuries to invitees. Representative Neyer testified in support of HB 4582. Questions and discussions followed. Amanda Fisher, representing the NFIB, testified in support of HB 4582. Questions and discussions followed. Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber, testified in support of HB 4582. Questions and discussions followed. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4582. Questions and discussions followed. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice, testified in opposition to HB 4582. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4582, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. Joshua Lunger, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Tom Hickson, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. Craig Puckett, representing the Big I Michigan. John McNamara , representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Eric Chappell, representing the ABC of Michigan. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. The Chair laid HB 4734 before the committee: HB 4734 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," by amending section 66h (MCL 400.66h). Representative BeGole testified in support of HB 4734. Questions and discussions followed. Genevieve Marnon, representing the Right to Life of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4734. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4734 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Breen. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hope and Scott. The Chair laid HB 4664 before the committee: HB 4664 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 676b (MCL 257.676b), as amended by 2021 PA 43.


mover_label: Lightner

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4664.

evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4664. The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter, Hope, Breen and Scott. Pass: None. Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 4664. Questions and discussions followed. Mike Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff, testified in support of HB 4664. Peter J. Lucido, Macomb County Prosecutor, testified in support of HB 4664. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4664. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4664, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4664, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:42 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: St. Germaine

evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4743 before the committee: HB 4743 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 74116 (MCL 324.74116), as amended by 2016 PA 1. Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4743. Questions and discussions followed. Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified with no position on HB 4743. Questions and discussions followed. Nichole Fisher, representing mParks, testified with no position on HB 4672, HB 4673 and HB 4743. Michael Greene, representing the American Legion Department of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4673. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4694 and HB 4695 before the committee: HB 4694 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled "Recreational authorities act," by amending sections 5, 7, 9, 11, and 21 (MCL 123.1135, 123.1137, 123.1139, 123.1141, and 123.1151), sections 5 and 21 as amended by 2003 PA 135 and section 11 as amended by 2016 PA 173, and by adding section 10. HB 4695 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled "Recreational authorities act," by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 123.1131 and 123.1133), section 3 as amended by 2016 PA 174. Representative Markkanen testified in support of HB 4694 and HB 4695. Rich Bowman, representing The Nature Conservancy, testified in support of HB 4694 and HB 4695. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4673 and HB 4672 before the committee: HB 4673 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 805 (MCL 257.805), as amended by 2021 PA 96. HB 4672 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 74116 and 78119 (MCL 324.74116 and 324.78119), section 74116 as amended by 2016 PA 1 and section 78119 as amended by 2013 PA 81. Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, testified with no position on HB 4672 and HB 4673. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4694 and HB 4695. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4694 and HB 4695, but did not wish to speak: Nancy Leonard, representing the Michigan Nature Association. Jimmy Johnsen, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. Nichole Fisher, representing mParks. Jerald Wuorenmaa, representing the Western U.P. Planning and Development Region. Chris Semrinec, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Robin Meneguzzo, representing the Keweenaw Community Foundation. Sean Gohman, representing the Keweenaw National Historical Parks Advisory Commission. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4694 and HB 4695, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The Committee returned to the consideration of HB 4672 and HB 4673 Representative Steele and Representative Markkanen testified in support of HB 4672 and HB 4673. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to excuse Representative 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 1:11 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: DeBoyer

evidence_text: Representative DeBoyer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 26, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid the presentation from Automation Alley before the committee. Executive Director and CEO Tom Kelly, and COO Pavan Muzumdar, both representing Automation Alley, joined by CEO George Caravias, representing Geofabrica, and Aravind Jonnalagadda, representing Synergy Prototype Stamping, LLC, provided a presentation on Project Diamond. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to excuse Representatives Outman, Grant and Coffia from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 11:29 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Harris

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4515 and HB 4746 before the committee: HB 4515 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14k. HB 4746 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 14n.


mover_label: VanderWall

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4515.

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4515. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None.


mover_label: Fitzgerald

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4746.

evidence_text: Representative Fitzgerald moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4746. The motion did not prevail 2-3-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4746.

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4746. The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None. Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4746. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4515, but did not wish to speak: Chardae Burton, representing the Department of Health and Human Services. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4746, but did not wish to speak: Julie Cassidy, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4515 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 3-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 4746 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 3-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Fitzgerald and McFall. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:16 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Fairbairn

evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 26, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4598 and HB 4599 before the committee: HB 4598 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 2012 PA 455, entitled "Organized retail crime act," by amending section 4 (MCL 752.1084). HB 4599 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 2012 PA 455, entitled "Organized retail crime act," (MCL 752.1081 to 752.1087) by adding section 3a. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4598 and HB 4599, but did not wish to speak: Brendan Ringlever, representing McDonald's. Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber. Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Retailers Association.


mover_label: Wozniak

evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4598 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Liberati

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4599.

evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4599. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Tyrone Carter

evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to report out HB 4599 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4595 and HB 4282 before the committee: HB 4595 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 533 (MCL 436.1533), as amended by 2020 PA 308. HB 4282 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2024 PA 115. Representative Linting and Representative Koleszar testified in support of HB 4282 and HB 4595. Questions and discussions followed. Glenn Cerny, representing Schoolcraft College, testified in support of HB 4282 and HB 4595. Questions and discussions followed. Leo Salvaggio, representing Nino Salvaggio International Market, testified in support of HB 4282 and HB 4595. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4282 and HB 4595, but did not wish to speak: Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The Chair laid HB 4700 before the committee: HB 4700 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 107 (MCL 436.1107), as amended by 2021 PA 19. Representative Schuette, testified in support of HB 4700. Questions and discussions followed. Jared Fleisher, representing Bedrock, testified in support of HB 4700. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4700, but did not wish to speak: Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. David Martin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4700, but did not wish to speak: John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation on Housing from Michael Stefanko, representing Ginoska Modular. Questions and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Neeley and Grant from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 10:03 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Aragona

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


mover_label: Martin

evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt room 428 of the Capitol Building as the standing location of the House Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4279 before the committee: HB 4279 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to create a Michigan Army National Guard and Air National Guard apprenticeship program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. Representative Jaime Greene testified in support of HB 4279. Rick Donovan, representing the Polish Legion of American Veterans, testified in support of HB 4279. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4279, but did not wish to speak: Jared Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center. The Chair laid HB 4352 before the committee: HB 4352 (Rep. Tyrone Carter) A bill to amend 1955 PA 233, entitled "An act to provide for the incorporation of certain municipal authorities to acquire, own, extend, improve, and operate sewage disposal systems, water supply systems, and solid waste management systems; to prescribe the rights, powers, and duties thereof; to authorize contracts between such authorities and public corporations; to provide for the issuance of bonds to acquire, construct, extend, or improve the systems; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending the title and sections 1, 4, 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d (MCL 124.281, 124.284, 124.284a, 124.284b, 124.284c, and 124.284d), the title as amended by 1998 PA 182, section 1 as amended by 2009 PA 164, section 4 as amended and section 4c as added by 1985 PA 178, section 4a as amended by 2008 PA 172, section 4b as amended by 2000 PA 24, and section 4d as amended by 2009 PA 167.


mover_label: Posthumus

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4352.

evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4352. 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.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4352 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: Rep. DeBoer. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4354 before the committee: HB 4354 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act," by amending section 2 (MCL 28.602), as amended by 2021 PA 42.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4354 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 8-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: Rep. DeBoer. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 10:55 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Young

evidence_text: Representative Young moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4750 before the committee: HB 4750 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1994 PA 203, entitled "Foster care and adoption services act," (MCL 722.951 to 722.960) by adding section 8f. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4750, but did not wish to speak: Josh Pease, representing the Children's Law Section.


mover_label: Johnsen

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4750.

evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4750. The motion prevailed 10-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Rheingans.


mover_label: Pavlov

evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 4750 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov and Woolford. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. The Chair laid a presentation on Veteran Benefit Screening and Tiny Homes Projects before the Committee. Ann Rudisil gave a presentation on Veteran Benefit Screening and Tiny Homes Projects. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:43 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Miller

evidence_text: Representative Miller moved to adopt the meeting minutes from July 22, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.


evidence_text: Chair DeBoyer moved that the House Oversight Committee authorize the Chair of the committee to execute a subpoena to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. 1. The information being sought is necessary to the work of the Committee because: The two previous subpoenas from this Committee to the Department of Attorney General involved criminal investigations that presented issues regarding conflicts of interest between the Department of Attorney General and the suspects of the criminal referral and criminal investigation. The Michigan House of Representatives has an interest in obtaining documents regarding these closed investigations, as the House examines and debates whether to enact legislation addressing how conflicts of interest such as this should be regulated by statutory law. Furthermore, the House has the ability to impeach civil officers of the State of Michigan, where corrupt conduct in office occurs. In order to faithfully exercise its responsibilities in this regard, the House is entitled to investigate the Department of Attorney General’s decision to decline issuing criminal charges in these matters, which involved either a family member of the Attorney General, or a high-ranking officer of a major political party of this state. 2. Previous efforts made to obtain the information being sought are as follows: On July 22, 2025, this Committee voted 15-0 to authorize a document subpoena to the Department of Attorney General for documents regarding a criminal referral from the Michigan Department of State for an alleged violation of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by an organization called Bipartisan Solutions, and any investigation into potential criminal activity regarding that referral. Also, on July 22, 2025, this Committee voted 17-0 to authorize a document subpoena to the Department of Attorney General for documents regarding an investigation into potential criminal activity by an individual named Traci Kornak. These two subpoenas required the production of documents by August 5, 2025. The Department of Attorney General has stated that both of the referenced investigations are closed. However, the Department has failed and/or refused to produce the subpoenaed documents, despite having had 5 weeks to gather and produce those documents. Furthermore, the Department has refused to identify a date on which the documents will be produced, stating only that the issues referenced in the Oversight Committee’s subpoenas aren’t very important. Meanwhile, the Chief Legal Counsel for the Department of Attorney General refuses to even take a telephone call from the House General Counsel to discuss the Department’s intentions with regard to the subpoenas. It appears that the Department of Attorney General is repeatedly stonewalling the Michigan House of Representatives as its Oversight Committee seeks to investigate these important issues. 3. The party to be subpoenaed is Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. 4. The subpoena is for the witness to appear and testify before this committee on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The subject of the testimony will include inquiry into why the Department of Attorney General is failing and/or refusing to comply with the subpoenas previously issued by this Committee. In addition, the subpoena will direct Attorney General Nessel to produce the documents listed on the two subpoenas previously sent to the Department of Attorney General. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoyer, Bierlein, Meerman, Paquette, Carra, Bruck, Jaime Greene, Rigas, Schriver, Woolford, Miller, Pohutsky, Conlin, MacDonell, Mentzer, Tsernoglou and Wegela. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid before the committee presentations from Oversight Subcommittee Chairs. Representative Meerman, Chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on the Child Welfare System, gave a presentation on the work of the Subcommittee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Rigas, Chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on Weaponization of State Government, gave a presentation on the work of the Subcommittee. Representative Woolford, Chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on State and Local Public Assistance Programs, gave a presentation on the work of the Subcommittee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Bierlein, Chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on Public Health and Food Security, gave a presentation on the work of the Subcommittee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Bruck, Chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on Homeland Security and Foreign Influence, gave a presentation on the work of the Subcommittee. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Carra, Chair of the Oversight Subcommittee on Corporate Subsidies and State Investments, gave a presentation on the work of the Subcommittee. Questions and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 10:37 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Paquette

evidence_text: Representative Paquette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4556 and HB 4557 before the committee: HB 4556 (Rep. Kunse) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170. HB 4557 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 22p and 104c (MCL 388.1622p and 388.1704c), section 22p as amended by 2024 PA 120 and section 104c as amended by 2021 PA 48; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Kunse and Representative Koleszar testified together in support of HB 4556 & HB 4557. Questions and discussion followed. Patrick O'Conner, the Government Relations Chair for the Michigan Association for College Admission, testified in support of HB 4556 & HB 4557. Questions and discussion followed. Ryan Feuins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network, testified in support of HB 4556 and HB 4557. Questions and discussions followed. Sarah Gammans, representing Northview High School & Michigan Association for College Admission Counseling, testified in support of HB 4556 and HB 4557. Questions and discussions followed. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals, testified in support of HB 4556 and HB 4557. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4556 and HB 4557, but did not wish to speak: Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4556 and HB 4557, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Stephanie Glidden, representing the Michigan School Counselor Association. Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association. The Chair laid HB 4024 before the committee: HB 4024 (Rep. Fox) A bill to require that certain educational institutions in this state, when providing students with multiple occupancy restrooms, changing areas, and similar facilities, do so in a manner that ensures each student's privacy from individuals of the opposite biological sex; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.


mover_label: Kunse

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4024.

evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4024. The motion prevailed 6-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. Representative Fox testified in support of HB 4024. Questions and discussion follow. Kyle Zawacki, representing the American Civil Liberties Union, testified in opposition to HB 4024. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Linda Lee Tarver, representing the Educational Advocate, testified in support of HB 4024. Questions and discussions followed. Tim Schmig, representing the Michigan Association of Christian Schools, testified in support of HB 4024. Kristin Lee, representing Citizens Defending Freedom, testified in support of HB 4024. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4024, but did not wish to speak: Kay Perry. Rev. Lois McCullen Parr. Dawn Espy. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4024, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard & William Wagner, representing Salt & Light Global.


mover_label: Linting

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4024 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:51 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Schuette

evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 20, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.


mover_label: BeGole

evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to excuse Representatives Tyrone Carter and Scott from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4664 before the committee: HB 4664 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 676b (MCL 257.676b), as amended by 2021 PA 43. The substitute (H-1) to HB 4664 was previously adopted on August 20, 2025.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4664 with recommendation, as substitute [H-1]. The motion prevailed 7-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Rep. Hope. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4690 and HB 4691 before the committee: HB 4690 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 479a (MCL 750.479a), as amended by 2012 PA 60. HB 4691 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 602a (MCL 257.602a), as amended by 1999 PA 73. Representative Linting and Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4690 and HB 4691. Questions and discussions followed. Chief Archie Hamilton, representing the Wyandott Police Department, testified in support of HB 4690 and HB 4691. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4690 and HB 4691, but did not wish to speak: Mike Sauger, representing the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4690 and HB 4691, but did not wish to speak: Eden Kinlock, representing FAMM. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4755 before the committee: HB 4755 (Rep. Jenkins-Arno) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152, and by adding section 3j. Representative Jenkins-Arno testified in support of HB 4755. Brian Young, representing the Sports Fans Coalition, testified in support of HB 4755. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4755, but did not wish to speak: Josh Stephens, representing Live Nation. Matt Sowash, representing Stub-Hub. At 11:10 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:20 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4664. Representative Hope made a motion to reconsider the vote by which HB 4664 was reported, as substitute (H-1). The motion did not prevail 2-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hope and Breen. Nays: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:24 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Tisdel

evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 25, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4591 before the committee: HB 4591 (Rep. Bohnak) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18101 (MCL 333.18101), as amended by 2019 PA 96, and by adding sections 16190a and 18105a. Kate Dahlstrom, representing herself, testified with no position on HB 4591. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4484 and HB 4509 before the committee: HB 4484 (Rep. Fox) A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled "The social welfare act," (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 109z. HB 4509 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16801 and 17601 (MCL 333.16801 and 333.17601), section 16801 as added by 2004 PA 97 and section 17601 as amended by 2016 PA 238, and by adding sections 16187, 16804, and 17603a. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4484, but did not wish to speak: Alex Seasock, representing Memorial Healthcare. Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4484, but did not wish to speak: Kelli Pierce, representing the Michigan Speech Language Hearing Association.


mover_label: Thompson

evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4484 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4509, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. Alex Seacock, representing Memorial Healthcare. Kelli Pierce, representing the Michigan Speech Language Hearing Association.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4509 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. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4591, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Christopher DeBoer, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association. Alex Seacock, representing Memorial Healthcare.


mover_label: DeBoer

evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4591 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.


mover_label: Prestin

evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to excuse Representatives Neeley and Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 9:26 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Brenda Carter

evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 20, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4713, HB 4714, HB 4715, HB 4716, HB 4717, HB 4718 and HB 4719 before the committee: HB 4713 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to amend 1984 PA 323, entitled "The health care false claim act," by amending section 2 (MCL 752.1002). HB 4714 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 15a of chapter XVII (MCL 777.15a), as added by 2002 PA 206. HB 4715 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 4509 (MCL 500.4509), as added by 1995 PA 276. HB 4716 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 4511 (MCL 500.4511), as added by 1995 PA 276. HB 4717 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," by amending section 159g (MCL 750.159g), as amended by 2022 PA 174. HB 4718 (Rep. Tate) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 4506. HB 4719 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 150 (MCL 500.150), as amended by 2019 PA 21. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4713, HB 4714, HB 4715, HB 4716, HB 4717, HB 4718 and HB 4719, but did not wish to speak: Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 4713 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.


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to report out HB 4714 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.


evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to report out HB 4715 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: Aragona

evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4716 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: Lightner

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4717.

evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4717. 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 Lightner moved to report out HB 4717 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). 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.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4718.

evidence_text: Representative Brenda Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4718. 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 4718 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). 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 Schuette moved to report out HB 4719 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.


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 12:09 PM. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 27, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4596 before the committee: HB 4596 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 1034 and 1044 (MCL 330.2034 and 330.2044). Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 4596. Questions and discussions followed. Zach Stempien, Branch County Prosecutor, representing the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 4596. Questions and discussions followed. Sheriff Fred Blankenship, representing the Branch County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of HB 4596. The Chair laid HB 4525 before the committee: HB 4525 (Rep. Lightner) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 6b of chapter V (MCL 765.6b), as amended by 2014 PA 316. Chair Lightner testified in support of HB 4525. Questions and discussions followed. David Scheppegrell, representing the Judicial Services Group, testified in support of HB 4525. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4525, but did not wish to speak: Brianna Williams, representing the Vera Institute of Justice. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4781 before the committee: HB 4781 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1980 PA 469, entitled "The whistleblowers' protection act," by amending sections 4 and 5 (MCL 15.364 and 15.365). Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 4781. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4781, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. The Chair laid HB 4755 before the committee: HB 4755 (Rep. Jenkins-Arno) A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled "Michigan consumer protection act," by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152, and by adding section 3j.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4755 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. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:17 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Outman

evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 20, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4694, HB 4695 and HB 4798 before the committee: HB 4694 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled "Recreational authorities act," by amending sections 5, 7, 9, 11, and 21 (MCL 123.1135, 123.1137, 123.1139, 123.1141, and 123.1151), sections 5 and 21 as amended by 2003 PA 135 and section 11 as amended by 2016 PA 173, and by adding section 10. HB 4695 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled "Recreational authorities act," by amending sections 1 and 3 (MCL 123.1131 and 123.1133), section 3 as amended by 2016 PA 174. HB 4798 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 1901 (MCL 324.1901), as amended by 2018 PA 597. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4694, HB 4695 and HB 4798, but did not wish to speak: Emily Smith, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4694 and HB 4695, but did not wish to speak: Kelly Ryan, representing the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities. Representative St. Germaine offered the following amendment to HB 4694: 1. Amend page 5, line 8, after "municipality." by striking out the balance of the subdivision and inserting "The authority shall distribute the payments to the various taxing units based on the portion of the public forest and natural resources area each taxing unit is in and each taxing unit's millage rate, excluding millage levied under section 1211 of the revised school code, 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1211.".


mover_label: St. Germaine

motion_text: to adopt the amendment to HB 4694.

evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4694. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4694 with recommendation, as amended, as substitute H-1. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips.


mover_label: Fairbairn

evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4695 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4798 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips. The Chair laid HB 4672 and HB 4673 before the committee: HB 4672 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 74116 and 78119 (MCL 324.74116 and 324.78119), section 74116 as amended by 2016 PA 1 and section 78119 as amended by 2013 PA 81. HB 4673 (Rep. Markkanen) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 805 (MCL 257.805), as amended by 2021 PA 96.


mover_label: Hoadley

evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4672 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4673 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 15-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Foreman and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Myers-Phillips. The Chair laid HB 4411 before the committee: HB 4411 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 8905a (MCL 324.8905a), as amended by 2024 PA 6. Representative Phil Green testified in support of HB 4411. Questions and discussions followed. Jimmy Johnson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of HB 4411. Questions and discussions followed. Craig Sepich, representing the National Insurance Crime Bureau, testified in opposition to HB 4411. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Green returned to the testimony table to answer questions from the committee. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4411, but did not wish to speak: Dyck Van Koevering, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. Andrew Vermeesch, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Robert Binck, representing the Enterprise Leasing Company of Detroit. Joe Roth, representing the American Property Casualty Insurance Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4411, but did not wish to speak: Ed Noyola, representing the County Road Association. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Ken Morin, representing the Michigan Towing Association. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. T. J. Craven, representing Michigan Spill Response, testified in support of HB 4411. Questions and discussions followed.


mover_label: VanderWall

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to excuse Representative Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 1:17 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 21, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation from the National Federation of Independent Business before the committee. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business, gave a presentation on the State of Small Business. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to excuse Representatives BeGole and Coffia from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 11:32 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Eddie Sleeper Acting Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 21, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. Chair Aragona laid before the committee a presentation from the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. Brian Hanna and Derek Sova, both representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, gave a presentation to the committee. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4282 before the committee: HB 4282 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 513 (MCL 436.1513), as amended by 2024 PA 115.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4282.

evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4282. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 4282 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4595 before the committee: HB 4595 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 533 (MCL 436.1533), as amended by 2020 PA 308.


mover_label: Liberati

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4595.

evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4595. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Wozniak

evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4595 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4700 before the committee: HB 4700 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 107 (MCL 436.1107), as amended by 2021 PA 19.


mover_label: Tyrone Carter

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4700.

evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4700. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4700 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4663 before the committee: HB 4663 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 1016. Representative VanderWall testified in support of HB 4663. Questions and discussions followed. David Martin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, testified with a neutral position on HB 4663. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4663, but did not wish to speak: Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Scott Graham, representing the Michigan Brewers Guild. The Chair laid HB 4422 before the committee: HB 4422 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 205 (MCL 436.1205), as amended by 2022 PA 142. Representative Wendzel testified in support of HB 4422. Questions and discussions followed. Steve Rochow, representing the RNDC Michigan, testified in support of HB 4422. Questions and discussions followed. Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association, testified in support of HB 4422. Questions and discussions followed. Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, testified in support of HB 4422. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4422, but did not wish to speak: Mason Doerr, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association. Winn Atkins, representing Sazerac. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association. Matt Miner, representing the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. Jim Moran, representing the MSA. Brian Pizzuti, representing the RNDC. Auday Arabo, representing Benchmark Beverage. Kevin Koke, representing Erdington Spirits. Joe Cekola, representing Imperial Beverage. Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing the Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.


mover_label: Dievendorf

evidence_text: Representative Dievendorf 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 Aragona adjourned the meeting at 10:10 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Martin

evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 21, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4160 before the committee: HB 4160 (Rep. Johnsen) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 32 and 45 (MCL 24.232 and 24.245), as amended by 2023 PA 104. Representative Johnson, Mike Witkowski, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, and Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business testified in support of HB 4160. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4160, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity. Alexander Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Michael Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4160, but did not wish to speak: Bee Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals. The Chair laid HB 4279 before the committee: HB 4279 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to create a Michigan Army National Guard and Air National Guard apprenticeship program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4279.

evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to HB 4279. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4279 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer and Liberati. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4279, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 4039 before the committee: HB 4039 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending section 39 (MCL 24.239), as amended by 2011 PA 239. Representative Outman testified in support of HB 4039. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4306 before the committee: HB 4306 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 309 (MCL 257.309), as amended by 2022 PA 45, and by adding section 309a. Representative Vanderwall testified in support of HB 4306. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4306, but did not wish to speak: Andrea Schotthoefer, representing the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4306, but did not wish to speak: Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State.


mover_label: Posthumus

evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to excuse Representative Herzberg from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:05 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 19, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4793, HB 4794 and HB 4795 before the committee: HB 4793 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 309 and 310 (MCL 168.309 and 168.310), section 309 as added by 2004 PA 288 and section 310 as added by 2003 PA 302. HB 4794 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1966 PA 331, entitled "Community college act of 1966," by amending sections 156 and 157 (MCL 389.156 and 389.157). HB 4795 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 861 (MCL 380.861), as amended by 2008 PA 1. Representative Hoadley testified in support of HB 4793, HB 4794 and HB 4795. Questions and discussions followed. Steve Johnson, a former State Representative, testified in support of HB 4793, HB 4794 and HB 4795. Questions and discussions followed. Lisa Capatina, representing themselves, testified with a neutral position on HB 4793, HB 4794, and HB 4795. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4793, HB 4794 and HB 4795, but did not wish to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Melanie Macey, representing Promote the Vote. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4794, but did not wish to speak: Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community College Association. The Chair laid HB 4736 before the committee: HB 4736 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 194, 195, and 198 (MCL 168.194, 168.195, and 168.198), sections 195 and 198 as amended by 2012 PA 276.


mover_label: Fox

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4736.

evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4736. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden and Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4736 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden and Koleszar. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4736, but did not wish to speak: Melanie Macey, representing Promote the Vote.


mover_label: Wooden

evidence_text: Representative Wooden moved to excuse Representative Xiong from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:17 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 26, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729 before the committee: HB 4727 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled "Estates and protected individuals code," by amending sections 5106, 5313, and 5409 (MCL 700.5106, 700.5313, and 700.5409), section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5313 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section 5409 as amended by 2000 PA 463. HB 4728 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 303a (MCL 339.303a), as amended by 2014 PA 265, and by adding article 14A. HB 4729 (Rep. VanderWall) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 628 (MCL 330.1628), as amended by 1995 PA 290. At 12:08 PM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 12:09 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak called the committee back to order. Representative Schmaltz, Representative VanderWall, and Representative Wilson, testified in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729. Questions and discussions followed. At 12:19 PM, Majority Vice Chair Wozniak laid the committee at ease. At 12:20 PM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Dr. Bob Powell, representing the Family Service & Children's Aid, Jackson County, testified in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729. Questions and discussions followed. Georgie Callis and Amy Kraydich, representing the Michigan Guardianship Association, testified in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729. Questions and discussions followed. Steve Burnham testified in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729. Questions and discussions followed. Anthony Palmieri, representing the Deputy Inspector General and Chief Guardianship Investigator, County of Palm Beach, Florida, testified in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4727, HB 4728 and HB 4729, but did not wish to speak: Alan Bolter, representing the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan. Danielle Sirianni, representing the Michigan County Social Services Association. Kevin Mckinney, representing the Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council. Richie Farran, representing the Health Care Association of Michigan. Kevin Mckinney, representing the Coalition Protecting Auto No-Fault. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 1:16 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov