mover_label: Farhat

evidence_text: Representative Farhat moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 370, SB 540 and SB 542 before the committee: SB 370 (Sen. Singh) A bill to create a Tricare premium reimbursement program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. SB 540 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to create a Michigan National Guard child care assistance program to provide child care assistance to certain Michigan National Guard members; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to authorize the promulgation of rules. SB 542 (Sen. Klinefelt) A bill to amend 2014 PA 259, entitled "Michigan national guard tuition assistance act," by amending sections 3 and 4 (MCL 32.433 and 32.434), as amended by 2023 PA 33. A substitute (H-2) to SB 540 was previously adopted at the November 5, 2025, meeting. A substitute (H-2) to SB 542 was previously adopted at the November 5, 2025, meeting. Kris Young, representing the Office of Senator Singh, testified in support of SB 370. Questions and discussions followed.


mover_label: Snyder

result: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Snyder moved to report out SB 370 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 23-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Nays: None. Pass: None.

validation_state: consistent


mover_label: Maddock

evidence_text: Representative Maddock moved to report out SB 540 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 23-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: McKinney

evidence_text: Representative McKinney moved to report out SB 542 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 23-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, Steele, Robinson, O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Price, Snyder and Longjohn. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid Legislative Transfer Request 2025-8 before the committee. Robin Risko, representing the House Fiscal Agency, testified on Transfer Request 2025-8. Questions and discussions followed. Kevin Koorstra, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from committee members. Kent Dell, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from committee members. Aaron Meek, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from committee members. Austin Scott, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from committee members.


evidence_text: Representative Maddock moved to approve Legislative Transfer Request 2025-8, as presented. The motion prevailed 16-0-9: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Steele and Robinson. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. O'Neal, Rogers, Steckloff, Farhat, Martus, McKinney, Price, Snyder and Longjohn.


mover_label: Mueller

evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to excuse Representatives Kuhn, Glanville, Edwards and Morgan from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 9:58 AM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Linting

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5044 before the committee: HB 5044 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1178b. Heather Eckner, representing the Autism Alliance of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5044. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Casey Stratton, representing the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5044, but did not wish to speak: Jordan Milham, representing Acorn Health. The Chair laid a presentation on The Skilled Trades Pipeline by the Home Builders Association of Michigan and Skilled to Build before the committee. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan and Skilled to Build Michigan Foundation, gave a presentation on Michigan's Housing Crisis. Question and discussion followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:27 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Schmaltz

evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203 before the committee: HB 5201 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2835. HB 5202 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2837. HB 5203 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by 2023 PA 208. Representative Paquette, Representative Wortz, and Representative Smit testified in support of HB 5201, HB 5202, and HB 5203. Questions and discussion followed. Eileen McNeil, representing Citizens for Traditional Values, joined by Genevieve Marnon, representing Right to Life of Michigan, Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference, and Ariane Fisher, representing Mother and Unborn Baby Care, testified in support of HB 5201, HB 5202, and HB 5203. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did not wish to speak: Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association. Ashlea Phenicre, representing Planned Parenthood. Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Dr. Vashali Bhargava, representing the American College of Obstetricians. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard, representing herself. Professor William Wagner, representing himself. The Chair laid HB 5162 before the committee: HB 5162 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7204 (MCL 333.7204), as amended by 2012 PA 182. Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 5162. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5162, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 4896, HB 4925, HB 4935 and HB 4981 before the committee: HB 4896 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17001 and 17011 (MCL 333.17001 and 333.17011), section 17001 as amended by 2018 PA 624 and section 17011 as amended by 2006 PA 398. HB 4925 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17012 and 17031 (MCL 333.17012 and 333.17031), section 17031 as amended by 2018 PA 463, and by adding section 17012a. HB 4935 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16601 (MCL 333.16601), as amended by 2018 PA 463, and by adding sections 16187b and 16611a. HB 4981 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16281, 16905, 18101, 18105, 18106, 18111, 18114, and 18117 (MCL 333.16281, 333.16905, 333.18101, 333.18105, 333.18106, 333.18111, 333.18114, and 333.18117), section 16281 as added and section 18117 as amended by 1998 PA 496, section 16905 as amended by 2006 PA 388, sections 18101 and 18111 as amended and sections 18106 and 18114 as added by 2019 PA 96, and section 18105 as amended by 2006 PA 429. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4896 and HB 4925, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4896 and HB 4925, but did not wish to speak: Karlene Ketola, representing the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians. Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association.


mover_label: Thompson

evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4896 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.


mover_label: Prestin

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4925.

evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4925. The motion prevailed 11-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman.


mover_label: Meerman

evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4925 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 11-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak and Frisbie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4935, but did not wish to speak: David Hankey, representing the North East Board of Dental Examiners. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4935, but did not wish to speak: Jason Lachowski, representing the American Association of Retired Persons.


mover_label: Bohnak

evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4935 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie and Witwer. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hoskins and Foreman. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4981, but did not wish to speak: Carol Berger, representing the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association.


evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 4981 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Witwer, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 95 before the committee: SB 95 (Sen. Lindsey) A bill to prohibit hospitals from attempting to collect debts incurred when not in compliance with price transparency laws; and to provide remedies. Russell Jakubowski, representing the Office of Senator Lindsey, testified in support of SB 95. Patrick Neville, former Colorado House Republican Leader, representing himself, testified in support of SB 95. Questions and discussions followed. Steve Fenberg, former Colorado Senate President, representing himself, testified in support of SB 95. Ilaria Santangelo, representing Patient Rights Advocate, testified in support of SB 95. Questions and discussions followed. Christin Deacon-Author, representing VerSan Consulting, testified in support of SB 95. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 95, but did not wish to speak: Caleigh Hunt, representing the Michigan Nurses Association.


mover_label: Hoskins

evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representatives Whitsett, Brenda Carter and Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:31 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Johnsen

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


mover_label: Wozniak

evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to excuse Representative Hope from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4284 before the committee: HB 4284 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5l (MCL 28.425l), as amended by 2017 PA 95. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4284, but did not wish to speak: Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4284, but did not wish to speak: Casey Armitage, representing herself. Representative Tyrone Carter offered the following amendment to HB 4284: 1. Amend page 8, following line 19, by inserting: "(10) The amendatory act that added this subsection does not take effect unless both of the following occur: (a) For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, there is appropriated to the department of state police the amount of $8,100,000.00 to implement the criminal background checks and application renewal process under this section. (b) A continuing funding source is implemented to cover the cost to the department of state police for conducting the criminal background checks and application renewal process under this section.".


mover_label: Tyrone Carter

motion_text: to adopt the amendment to HB 4284.

evidence_text: Representative Tyrone Carter moved to adopt the amendment to HB 4284. The motion did not prevail 2-7-0: UNFAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Pass: None.


mover_label: BeGole

evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4284 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Tyrone Carter and Scott. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4947 and HB 4948 before the committee: HB 4947 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 7340 and 7340a (MCL 333.7340 and 333.7340a), section 7340 as added by 2006 PA 261 and section 7340a as amended by 2014 PA 275. HB 4948 (Rep. McFall) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13m of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13m), as amended by 2016 PA 549.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4947 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4948 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4749 before the committee: HB 4749 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 810a, 8151, and 8176 (MCL 600.810a, 600.8151, and 600.8176), section 810a as amended by 2011 PA 300, section 8151 as amended by 2012 PA 33, and section 8176 as amended by 2022 PA 7, and by adding section 8165. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4749, but did not wish to speak: Trevor VanDyke, representing the State Court Administrative Office.


mover_label: Lightner

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4749.

evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4749. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Harris

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 4749 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Tyrone Carter and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4586 before the committee: HB 4586 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5b (MCL 28.425b), as amended by 2023 PA 37. Representative Woolford testified in support of HB 4586. Questions and discussions followed. Nick Buggia, representing the NRA, testified in support of HB 4586. Questions and discussions followed. Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, testified in support of HB 4586. Questions and discussions followed. Casey Armitage, representing herself, testified in support of HB 4586. Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4586. Gail Duncan, representing Moms Demand Action, testified in opposition to HB 4586. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4586, but did not wish to speak: Cathy Tang, representing Everytown for Gun Safety. The Chair laid HB 5113 before the committee: HB 5113 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5d (MCL 28.425d), as amended by 2015 PA 3. Representative Outman testified in support of HB 5113. Questions and discussions followed. Steve Dulan, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners, testified in support of HB 5113. Questions and discussions followed. Stephanie Huested, the Montcalm County Deputy Clerk, testified in support of HB 5113. Questions and discussions followed. Tom Lambert, representing Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 5113. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5113, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. Nick Buggia, representing the NRA. Casey Armitage, representing herself. The Chair laid HB 4980 before the committee: HB 4980 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and 28.425l), section 5b as amended by 2023 PA 37 and section 5l as amended by 2017 PA 95. Representative Maddock testified in support of HB 4980. Questions and discussions followed. Former Representative Gary Eisen, representing himself, testified in support of HB 4980. Questions and discussions followed Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry, testified in support of HB 4980. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4980, but did not wish to speak: Casey Armitage, representing herself. Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners. Nick Buggia, representing the NRA. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4980, but did not wish to speak: Cathy Tang, representing Everytown for Gun Safety. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:35 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Hoadley

motion_text: to adopt the meeting minutes from November 05, 2025.


mover_label: Scott

evidence_text: Representative Scott moved to report out HB 4940 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5115.

evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5115. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5115 with recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-2) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4314 before the committee: HB 4314 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 32512 (MCL 324.32512), as amended by 2012 PA 247.


mover_label: St. Germaine

evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4314 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Scott, Weiss, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden.


mover_label: Outman

evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to excuse Representatives McFall and Arbit from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:09 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Alexander

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4917 before the committee: HB 4917 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 2001 PA 267, entitled "Manufacturing milk law of 2001," by amending section 157 (MCL 288.717).


evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report out HB 4917 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-2-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Lightner, Alexander, Fox and Kunse. Nays: Reps. Rheingans and Skaggs. Pass: Reps. Paiz and Dievendorf. The Chair laid a presentation from Michigan Apples before the committee. Diane Smith, the Executive Director of Michigan Apples, gave a presentation on Michigan's Apple Industry. Question and discussion followed.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representative Pavlov from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:05 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


mover_label: VanderWall

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


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 06, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 595 before the committee: SB 595 (Sen. Lindsey) A bill to amend 2022 PA 81, entitled "Michigan-Indiana state line remonumentation act," by amending sections 7, 11, and 13 (MCL 54.317, 54.321, and 54.323); and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Senator Lindsey testified in support of SB 595. Questions and discussions followed. Paige Fults and Andrew Brisbo, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, testified in support of SB 595. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of SB 595, but did not wish to speak: Michelle Bartora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 595.

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 595. The motion prevailed 3-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fitzgerald.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out SB 595 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 4-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall and Fitzgerald. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4669 before the committee: HB 4669 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1953 PA 232, entitled "Corrections code of 1953," (MCL 791.201 to 791.285) by adding section 7b. Rep. Pohutsky testified in support of HB 4669. Questions and discussions followed. Eden Kinlock, representing Families Against Mandatory Minimums, testified in support of HB 4669. Questions and discussions followed. Jim Townsend, representing the Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy, testified in support of HB 4669. Ben Eikey, representing the Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy, testified in support of HB 4669. Kyle Kominski, representing the Michigan Department of Corrections, testified in opposition to HB 4669. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4669, but did not wish to speak: Lily Merizon, representing the American Civil Liberties Union Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5234 before the committee: HB 5234 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 217c (MCL 257.217c), as amended by 2022 PA 224. At 9:48 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:49 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris called the committee back to order. Rep. BeGole testified in support of HB 5234. Chief Matthew Bade, representing the Metro Police Authority of Genesee County, testified in support of HB 5234. Questions and discussions followed. At 9:54 AM, Majority Vice Chair Harris laid the committee at ease. At 9:55 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5234, but did not wish to speak: Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5234, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:56 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 November 06, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4969 before the committee: HB 4969 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to regulate the distribution, sale, and manufacture of kratom products; to require licensing for certain conduct related to kratom and kratom products; to prohibit the distribution, sale, and manufacturing of certain kratom products; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe fines and sanctions; to provide remedies; and to require the promulgation of rules. Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed. Bruce Wade, Clinton Township Trustee, testified in support of HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Edward Boyer, toxicologist, representing himself, testified in opposition to HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed. Mac Haddow, representing the American Kratom Association, testified in support of HB 4969. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4969, but did not wish to speak: Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4969.

evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4969. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 4969 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 12-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter and Witwer. Nays: Rep. Dievendorf. Pass: Rep. Tisdel. The Chair laid HB 4501 before the committee: HB 4501 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 2018 IL 1, entitled "Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act," by amending section 7 (MCL 333.27957), as amended by 2023 PA 166. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4501, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Wlodkowski, representing herself.


mover_label: Liberati

evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4501 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4678 and HB 4679 before the committee: HB 4678 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled "Weights and measures act," (MCL 290.601 to 290.635) by adding section 28g. HB 4679 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1964 PA 283, entitled "Weights and measures act," by amending sections 10 and 28c (MCL 290.610 and 290.628c), section 28c as amended by 2022 PA 273.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4678 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4679 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5060 and HB 5061 before the committee: HB 5060 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to require certain establishments to hire bouncers only with certain training; to require the promulgation of rules; and to provide remedies. HB 5061 (Rep. Pavlov) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 906 (MCL 436.1906), as amended by 2008 PA 218. Representative Pavlov testified in support of HB 5060 and HB 5061. Questions and discussions followed. Sandy Schultz, representing her son, Joshua Conant, testified in support of HB 5060 and HB 5061. Questions and discussions followed. Mark Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant, testified in support of HB 5060 and HB 5061. Questions and discussions followed. James Freed, representing the City of Port Huron, testified in support of HB 5060 and HB 5061. Questions and discussions followed. Ben Ries, representing the office of Representative Pavlov, came forward for questions and discussion. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5060 and HB 5061, but did not wish to speak: Mike Conant, representing his son, Joshua Conant. Joanne VanBuskirk, representing Joshua Conant. Jeffery Scott Maxon, representing Joshua Conant. Barbara Blain, representing Joshua Conant and Sandy Schultz. Joseph DeYonker, representing Joshua Conant. David Hart, representing Joshua Conant. James F. Feher II, representing Joshua Conant. Hannah Hart, representing Joshua Conant. Mark Sanderson, representing themself. June Asselin, representing themself. Pauline Repp, representing Joshua Conant. Randall Rostine, representing Joshua Conant. Karen A. Goold, representing Joshua Conant. Austin Smitz, representing Joshua Conant. Clarence F. Blair, representing Joshua Conant and Sandy Schultz. Mark VanBuskirk, representing Joshua Conant. Alec Moore, representing Joshua Conant. Curtis Karl, representing Joshua Conant. Abigail Morden, representing Joshua Conant. Michelle Mensinger, representing Joshua Conant. Eric G. Goold, representing Joshua Conant. Sarah Conant, representing Joshua Conant. Kirk Kammer, representing Joshua Conant. Dan Schultz, representing Joshua Conant. Jerry Hendrick, representing Joshua Conant. Carol Kammer, representing Joshua Conant. Michael S. Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant. Ivah Newman, representing her cousin, Joshua Conant. Emily Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant. Jonathan Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant. Rachael Farquhar, representing Joshua Conant. Katherine Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant. Lindsey McKay, representing her cousin, Joshua Conant. John W. Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant. Amy Sanderson, representing her nephew, Joshua Conant. Jennifer Lien, representing Joshua Conant. Jannett Conant, representing Joshua Conant. Sherry Archibald, representing the Port Huron City Council and Joshua Conant. Sydney Sanderson, representing Joshua Conant. Brenton Hissock, representing themself. Casey Donnenworth, representing Joshua Conant. Cheryl Donnenworth, representing themself. Jennifer Brown, representing themself. Michael McNutt, representing themself. Andrew Thompson, representing themself. Olivia Brown, representing themself. The Chair laid HB 4388 before the committee: HB 4388 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to establish age verification and consent requirements related to the opening and use of social media accounts by residents of this state; to establish certain standards for social media accounts of minors; to establish certain requirements related to accessing the social media accounts of minors; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prohibit certain acts related to social media accounts of minors; to prescribe civil sanctions and provide remedies; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to declare certain contractual provisions void and unenforceable. Representative Tisdel testified in support of HB 4388. Questions and discussions followed. Megan Stokes, representing the Computer & Communications Industry Association, testified in opposition to HB 4388. Questions and discussions followed. Caden Rosenbaum, representing the Reason Institute, testified in opposition to HB 4388. Amy Bos, representing NetChoice, testified in opposition to HB 4388. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4388, but did not wish to speak: Paul Stankewitz, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4388, but did not wish to speak: Melissa Wlodkowski, representing herself. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan.


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 10:23 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: DeBoer

evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 06, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4809 before the committee: HB 4809 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending the title and section 219 (MCL 257.219), the title as amended by 2016 PA 32 and section 219 as amended by 2018 PA 74, and by adding sections 820a and 820b. Representative Posthumus and Randy Spader, representing the Detroit International Bridge Company, testified in support of HB 4809. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4809, but did not wish to speak: Graham Filler, representing the Truck Renting and Leasing Association. The Chair laid HB 4892 before the committee: HB 4892 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 724 and 728 (MCL 339.724 and 339.728), as amended by 2018 PA 81. Representative Frisbe testified in support of HB 4892. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4892, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 4895 before the committee: HB 4895 (Rep. Linting) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 314 (MCL 339.314). Representative Linting testified in support of HB 4895. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4895, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The Chair laid HB 4919 before the committee: HB 4919 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 539 (MCL 339.5539). Representative Greene testified in support of HB 4919. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 4881 before the committee: HB 4881 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 4105 (MCL 289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4881 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4882 before the committee: HB 4882 (Rep. Neyer) A bill to repeal 1964 PA 158, entitled "An act to provide for the licensing of wholesale potato dealers; to prescribe certain powers and duties for certain state agencies; to require certain types of financial security for certain persons under certain circumstances, and to prescribe the procedure for its enforcement; to provide remedies and penalties for violations of the act; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 290.451 to 290.466).


mover_label: Posthumus

evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4882 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4915 before the committee: HB 4915 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16149.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4915 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus and DeBoer. Nays: Reps. Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Pass: None. At 11:19 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:28 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4933 before the committee: HB 4933 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 303a and 411 (MCL 339.303a and 339.411), section 303a as amended by 2014 PA 265 and section 411 as amended by 2020 PA 388; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. Representative Steele, testified in support of HB 4933. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:31 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5091 before the committee: HB 5091 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 2023 PA 281, entitled "Public officers financial disclosure act," by amending section 3 (MCL 15.703), as amended by 2025 PA 3. Representative Steele testified in support of HB 5091. Questions and discussions followed. Charles Semchena, representing the former Attorney for the City of Royal Oak, testified in support of HB 5091. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4720, HB 5091, HB 5197 and HB 5198, but did not wish to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. The Chair laid HB 4720 before the committee: HB 4720 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 795 and 795a (MCL 168.795 and 168.795a), section 795 as amended by 2018 PA 127 and section 795a as amended by 1998 PA 215.


mover_label: Fox

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4720.

evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4720. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4720 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 4720, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. The Chair laid HB 5197 before the committee: HB 5197 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled "Michigan campaign finance act," by amending sections 7, 15, 24, 26, 51, and 54 (MCL 169.207, 169.215, 169.224, 169.226, 169.251, and 169.254), section 7 as amended by 2001 PA 250, section 15 as amended by 2015 PA 269, sections 24, 26, and 51 as amended by 2019 PA 93, and section 54 as amended by 2023 PA 244, and by adding section 34a.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5197.

evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5197. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5197 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5198 before the committee: HB 5198 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," (MCL 168.1 to 168.992) by adding section 645a.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5198.

evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5198. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5198 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 8-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5197 and HB 5198, but did not wish to speak: Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State .


mover_label: Koleszar

evidence_text: Representative Koleszar moved to excuse Representative Wooden 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 9:38 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Prestin

evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from June 03, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4361 before the committee: HB 4361 (Rep. Phil Green) A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled "An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending section 10p (MCL 460.10p), as amended by 2016 PA 341.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4361.

evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4361. The motion prevailed 14-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Coffia and Myers-Phillips. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4361, but did not wish to speak: Winston Feeheley, representing DTE. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4361 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and the bill then pass. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitutes be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 14-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Tate, Brixie, Liberati, Andrews and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Coffia and Myers-Phillips. The Chair laid HB 4486 before the committee: HB 4486 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to prohibit municipalities from imposing a ban on the use of natural gas or the installation of natural gas infrastructure; to provide for the powers and duties of certain local governmental officers and entities; and to provide that certain local ordinances, resolutions, or policies are void and unenforceable. Representative Prestin explained proposed substitute (H-1) to HB 4486.


mover_label: Frisbie

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4486.

evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4486. The motion prevailed 11-4-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Coffia and Myers-Phillips. Pass: Rep. Andrews. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 4486, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Nichole Keway Biber. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4486, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Pete Langley, representing the American Petroleum Institute. Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Tim Swagar, representing SEMCO Energy. Ed Rivet, representing the Michigan Conservative Energy Forum. Derek Dalling, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association. Tony Des Chenes, representing TC Energy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4486, but did not wish to speak: John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.


mover_label: Schmaltz

evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to report out HB 4486 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 10-4-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Wendzel, Prestin, BeGole, DeBoer, Schmaltz, Thompson, Fairbairn, Frisbie, Linting and Herzberg. Nays: Reps. Tate, Brixie, Coffia and Myers-Phillips. Pass: Reps. Liberati and Andrews. The Chair laid the Presentation from the Michigan Municipal Electric Association before the committee. Katie Abraham, representing the Michigan Municipal Electric Providers, and Dave Koster, representing the Holland Board of Public Works, provided a presentation on Michigan Municipal Electric Providers. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Wendzel adjourned the meeting at 10:31 AM. Representative Pauline Wendzel, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Thompson

evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4530, HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038, HB 5039 and HB 5220 before the committee: HB 4530 (Rep. Pohutsky) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 748a (MCL 330.1748a), as added by 1998 PA 497. HB 5035 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 2980. HB 5036 (Rep. Steckloff) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 219g. HB 5037 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 24 of chapter VII (MCL 767.24), as amended by 2018 PA 182. HB 5038 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16l of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16l), as amended by 2016 PA 150. HB 5039 (Rep. Roth) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16221 and 16226 (MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), as amended by 2023 PA 209. HB 5220 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1975 PA 238, entitled "Child protection law," by amending section 3b (MCL 722.623b), as added by 2023 PA 46. Representative Pohutsky testified in support of HB 4530. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4530 and HB 5220, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Children and Families. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5220, but did not wish to speak: Anne Kuhnen, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Rebecca Mastee, representing the Michigan Catholic Conference. The chair laid a presentation on One Big Happy Home before the committee. Representative Johnsen introduced Joe Benedict and Ryan North who gave a presentation on One Big Happy Home. Questions and discussion followed. The committee returned to consideration of HB 4530, HB 5035, HB 5036, HB 5037, HB 5038, HB 5039 and HB 5220.


mover_label: Johnsen

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4530.

evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4530. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Wozniak

evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 4530 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Pavlov

evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 5220 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes, Rheingans and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Woolford

evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 5035 with recommendation. 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.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5036 with recommendation. 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.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5037.

evidence_text: Representative Johnsen moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5037. 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.


evidence_text: Representative Woolford moved to report out HB 5037 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.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5038.

evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5038. 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.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5038 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.


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out HB 5039 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. 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. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Hoskins

evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 04, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4682 before the committee: HB 4682 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 7b (MCL 211.7b), as amended by 2023 PA 150. Representative Woolford, joined by Ramon Baca and Kelly Johnson, representing Livingston County Veteran Services, testified in support of HB 4682. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4682, but did not wish to speak: Brad Ward, representing the Michigan Realtors. Joanne Misuraca, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4682, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association. The Chair laid HB 5256 before the committee: HB 5256 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as amended by 2025 PA 24. At 10:56 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:57 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie called the committee back to order. Chair Tisdel, joined by Alyssa Tushman and Bryan Rief, representing the Michigan Fitness Association, testified in support of HB 5256. Questions and discussion followed. At 11:15 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie laid the committee at ease. At 11:16 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5305 and HB 5306 before the committee: HB 5305 (Rep. VanWoerkom) A bill to amend 1978 PA 255, entitled "Commercial redevelopment act," by amending section 18 (MCL 207.668), as amended by 2020 PA 218. HB 5306 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 2005 PA 210, entitled "Commercial rehabilitation act," by amending section 16 (MCL 207.856), as amended by 2020 PA 217. Representative VanWoerkom and Representative BeGole testified in support of HB 5305 and HB 5306. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5305 and HB 5306, but did not wish to speak: Katie Fuller, representing the Michigan Downtown Association. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Township Association. Sean Sorenson-Abbott, representing the Michigan Department of Treasury. Payton Heins, representing the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance. Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber. Patricia Herhden, representing the Michigan Bankers Association.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to report out HB 5305 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5306 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Neeley, Breen, Young and Paiz. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representatives Posthumus and Tyrone Carter from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 11:27 AM. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Rogers

evidence_text: Representative Rogers moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid Fiscal Year 2025 Work Project Requests before the committee. Representative Maddock made a motion to disapprove the 2025 Work Project Requests, as presented. The motion prevailed 16-9-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Bollin, Maddock, Phil Green, Jenkins-Arno, Kelly, Markkanen, Mueller, Slagh, VanWoerkom, Beson, Borton, Roth, Cavitt, DeSana, Kuhn and Steele. Nays: Reps. Robinson, Rogers, Steckloff, Glanville, Edwards, Martus, McKinney, Morgan and Snyder. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in support of the 2025 Work Project Requests, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Phil Santer, representing Ann Arbor SPARK.


mover_label: Maddock

evidence_text: Representative Maddock moved to excuse Representatives O'Neal, Farhat, Price and Longjohn from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Bollin adjourned the meeting at 4:11 PM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Linting

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5154 before the committee: HB 5154 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1290. Representative Smit testified in support of HB 5154. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5154, but did not wish to speak: David Randels, representing Oakland Schools. The Chair laid HB 4836 and SB 349 before the committee: HB 4836 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending section 104b (MCL 388.1704b), as amended by 2018 PA 265. SB 349 (Sen. Polehanki) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170.


mover_label: Paquette

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 349.

evidence_text: Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 349. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4836.

evidence_text: Representative Paquette moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4836. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. Representative Paquette and Senator Polehanki testified in support of HB 4836 and SB 349. Questions and discussions followed. Grace Roberts, representing Operating Engineers of Local 324, testified in support of HB 4836 and SB 349. Questions and discussions followed. Robert Mead, representing the UA Local 85 Plumbers, steamfitters, & HVACR, testified in support of HB 4836 and SB 349. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4836 and SB 349, but did not wish to speak: Brad Pierce, representing the Ironworkers Local 25 Labor Management. Dawn Crandell, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jeremy Garza, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades Association. Mike Johnston, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network. Tim Hicks, representing the UA Local 333. Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber of Commerce. William Miller, representing the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Reginal Council of Carpenters.


mover_label: DeBoer

evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4836 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out SB 349 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 11-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:03 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Tisdel

evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5162, HB 5201, HB 5202, HB 5203 and SB 95 before the committee: HB 5162 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 7204 (MCL 333.7204), as amended by 2012 PA 182. HB 5201 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2835. HB 5202 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 2837. HB 5203 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 13k of chapter XVII (MCL 777.13k), as amended by 2023 PA 208. SB 95 (Sen. Lindsey) A bill to prohibit hospitals from attempting to collect debts incurred when not in compliance with price transparency laws; and to provide remedies. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did not wish to speak: Dr. Catherine Stark, representing herself. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5201, HB 5202 and HB 5203, but did not wish to speak: Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Melina Brann, representing Planned Parenthood.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 5162 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine and Brenda Carter. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Witwer and Hoskins.


mover_label: Meerman

evidence_text: Representative Meerman moved to report out HB 5201 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to report out HB 5202 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins. Pass: None.


mover_label: St. Germaine

evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 5203 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz and St. Germaine. Nays: Reps. Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 95.

evidence_text: Representative Schmaltz moved to adopt substitute (H-3) to SB 95. The motion prevailed 11-1-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Witwer and Hoskins. Nays: Rep. Brenda Carter. Pass: None.


mover_label: Bierlein

evidence_text: Representative Bierlein moved to report out SB 95 with recommendation, as substitute (H-3). The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Brenda Carter, Witwer and Hoskins. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 501 before the committee: SB 501 (Sen. Santana) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16335, 17801, and 17821 (MCL 333.16335, 333.17801, and 333.17821), as amended by 2009 PA 55, and by adding sections 17820a and 17820b. Erin Dickinson, representing the Office of Senator Santana, testified in support of SB 501. Abby Skallerud, representing the American Physical Therapy Association of Michigan, testified in support of SB 501. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 501, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Christine Shearer, representing the Michigan Association of Health Plans. The Chair laid HB 4412, HB 4413 and HB 4414 before the committee: HB 4412 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 401, 427, 430, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 (MCL 330.1401, 330.1427, 330.1430, 330.1461, 330.1468, 330.1472a, and 330.1475), sections 401, 461, 468, 472a, and 475 as amended by 2018 PA 593, section 427 as amended by 2016 PA 320, and section 430 as amended by 1995 PA 290. HB 4413 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending sections 206a and 429 (MCL 330.1206a and 330.1429), section 206a as added by 2020 PA 55 and section 429 as amended by 2022 PA 214. HB 4414 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," (MCL 330.1001 to 330.2106) by adding sections 1021 and chapter 10A. Representative Steele, Representative Tisdel, and Representative Kuhn, joined by Judge Milton Mack, testified in support of HB 4412, HB 4413, and HB 4414. Questions and discussion followed. Kate Dahlstrom, representing the National Alliance on Mental Illness, testified with a neutral position on HB 4412, HB 4413 and HB 4414. Dorsha Magee, representing herself, testified with a neutral position on HB 4412. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4412, HB 4413 and HB 4414, but did not wish to speak: Taylor Alpert, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association.


mover_label: Prestin

evidence_text: Representative Prestin moved to excuse Representatives Frisbie, Whitsett, Neeley and Foreman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:03 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 October 29, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5298 and HB 5299 before the committee: HB 5298 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3114 (MCL 500.3114), as amended by 2019 PA 21. HB 5299 (Rep. Morgan) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending section 3107c (MCL 500.3107c), as added by 2019 PA 22. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5298 and HB 5299, but did not wish to speak: Craig Puckett, representing Big I Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5298 and HB 5299, but did not wish to speak: Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. Representative Harris testified in support of HB 5298 and HB 5299. Chad Cushman, representing Indian Trails, testified in support of HB 5298 and HB 5299. Questions and discussions followed. Sean Duval, representing Golden Limo, testified in support of HB 5298 and HB 5299. Questions and discussions followed.


mover_label: Schuette

evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to excuse Representatives Posthumus and 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 12:36 PM. Representative Mike Harris, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.


mover_label: BeGole

evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to excuse Representative Tyrone Carter from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5314, HB 5315 and HB 5316 before the committee: HB 5314 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1919 PA 232, entitled "An act to supplement the laws of the state relating to the powers and duties of the attorney general and the institution and prosecution of actions thereby on behalf of the state, to authorize intervention in pending litigation on behalf of the people in certain cases, and to permit the bringing of any suit at law in which the state is a party plaintiff in the circuit court of Ingham county," by repealing section 2 (MCL 14.102). HB 5315 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1846 RS 12, entitled "Of certain state officers," by amending section 28 (MCL 14.28). HB 5316 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 1631 (MCL 600.1631). Representative Cavitt and Representative DeBoyer testified in support of HB 5314, HB 5315 and HB 5316. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5316, but did not wish to speak: Randy Gross, representing the MI Chamber. The Chair laid HB 4586 before the committee: HB 4586 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5b (MCL 28.425b), as amended by 2023 PA 37. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4586, but did not wish to speak: Denise Hartsough, Co-President, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4586 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Hope and Scott. Pass: Rep. Breen. The Chair laid HB 5113 before the committee: HB 5113 (Rep. Outman) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending section 5d (MCL 28.425d), as amended by 2015 PA 3.


mover_label: Harris

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5113 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Hope and Scott. Pass: Rep. Breen. The Chair laid HB 4980 before the committee: HB 4980 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1927 PA 372, entitled "An act to regulate and license the selling, purchasing, possessing, and carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices; to prohibit the buying, selling, or carrying of certain firearms, gas ejecting devices, and electro-muscular disruption devices without a license or other authorization; to provide for the forfeiture of firearms and electro-muscular disruption devices under certain circumstances; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies; to prohibit certain conduct against individuals who apply for or receive a license to carry a concealed pistol; to make appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with this act," by amending sections 5b and 5l (MCL 28.425b and 28.425l), section 5b as amended by 2023 PA 37 and section 5l as amended by 2017 PA 95. Cathy M. Garrett, Wayne County Clerk, testified in opposition to HB 4980. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to report out HB 4980 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen and Schuette. Nays: Reps. Hope and Scott. Pass: Rep. Breen. The Chair laid SB 158 before the committee: SB 158 (Sen. Cavanagh) A bill to regulate the online sale of tickets for entertainment events; and to prohibit the use of a bot to make certain purchases for tickets for entertainment events. Grace Rowley, from the Office of Senator Cavanagh, testified in support of SB 158.


mover_label: Lightner

evidence_text: Representative Lightner moved to report out SB 158 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Wozniak, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette, Hope, Breen and Scott. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:12 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 November 12, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4445 before the committee: HB 4445 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending sections 40102 and 40111a (MCL 324.40102 and 324.40111a), section 40102 as amended by 2015 PA 24 and section 40111a as amended by 2015 PA 265. Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 4445. Questions and discussions followed. Dr. Jerrold Belant testified with no position on HB 4445. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4445, but did not wish to speak: Chris Semernic, representing the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4445, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau.


mover_label: McFall

evidence_text: Representative McFall moved to excuse Representatives Arbit, Foreman and Wooden 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 1:06 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Alexander

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 93 before the committee: SB 93 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 4105 (MCL 289.4105), as amended by 2016 PA 188.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out SB 93 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Fox, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz, Dievendorf and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 93, but did not wish to speak: Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Chair laid SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699 before the committee: SB 685 (Sen. Shink) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 36109b. SB 686 (Sen. Daley) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36110 (MCL 324.36110), as amended by 2016 PA 265. SB 687 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36206 (MCL 324.36206), as amended by 2002 PA 75. SB 688 (Sen. Cherry) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36103 (MCL 324.36103), as amended by 2003 PA 36. SB 689 (Sen. Lauwers) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36111 (MCL 324.36111), as amended by 2016 PA 265. SB 690 (Sen. Victory) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36109 (MCL 324.36109), as amended by 2016 PA 265. SB 699 (Sen. Shink) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 36202 (MCL 324.36202), as amended by 2016 PA 265. Mikaylah Heffernan and Jamie Summers, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, gave a presentation on the PA 116 program. Questions and discussion followed. Steven Drake, representing Drakelan Farms LLC, and Barry Lonik, representing the Treemore Ecology & Land Services, testified together in support of SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699. Mike Okma, representing the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, and Chris Bunch, representing the Six Rivers Land Conservancy, testified together in support of SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699. Becky Huttenqa, representing Ottawa County, and Donald Oesterle testified together in support of SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699. At 11:08 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:12 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order.


mover_label: Skaggs

evidence_text: Representative Skaggs moved to report out SB 685 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox.


mover_label: Wortz

evidence_text: Representative Wortz moved to report out SB 686 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox.


mover_label: Kunse

evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to report out SB 687 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out SB 688 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox.


mover_label: Pavlov

evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out SB 689 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox.


evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out SB 690 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox.


mover_label: Paiz

evidence_text: Representative Paiz moved to report out SB 699 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Neyer, Wortz, Alexander, Kunse, Pavlov, Paiz and Skaggs. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Fox. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699, but did not wish to speak: Haley Stichhan, representing Kent County. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 685, SB 686, SB 687, SB 688, SB 689, SB 690 and SB 699, but did not wish to speak: Keith Creogh, representing Heart of the Lakes/6 Rivers. Jonathan Jarosz, representing Heart of the Lakes. Susan Lackey, representing Heart of the Lakes. Jason Meekhof, representing the Blue Heron Land Conservancy. Rosie Pahl Donaldson, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Will Manty, representing the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy. Kim Hayes, representing the Leelanau Conservancy. Denise Hartsough, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Rebecca Park, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Susan Morley LaCroix, representing the Legacy Land Conservancy. Chuck Lippstreu, representing the Michigan Agri-Business Association. Elizabeth Brost, representing the Agricultural Preserve Boards of Michigan. Jeanine Igl, representing the Ingham County Farmland & Open Space Preservation Board.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to excuse Representatives Lightner and Rheingans from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:20 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 06, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4492 before the committee: HB 4492 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 2018 PA 337, entitled "Improved workforce opportunity wage act," by amending section 4d (MCL 408.934d), as amended by 2025 PA 1. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4492, but did not wish to speak: Scott Ellis, representing the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4492 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-0-4: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Grant, Brixie, Tate and Coffia. The Chair laid HB 4510 and HB 4511 before the committee: HB 4510 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1965 PA 314, entitled "Public employee retirement system investment act," (MCL 38.1132 to 38.1141) by adding section 19c. HB 4511 (Rep. Posthumus) A bill to prohibit the banning, provision of permitting or licensure requirements, or provision of other impairments of or for the holding of digital assets; to prohibit the advocacy or support through certain actions by certain state governmental officers and entities of a central bank digital currency by the United States government; to prohibit the imposition of prohibitions on the operation of certain nodes related to blockchain protocols, certain transfers of digital assets on blockchain protocols, or the participation in staking on certain blockchain protocols; to prohibit certain civil liability; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4510 and HB 4511, but did not wish to speak: Mary Pollock, representing the Michigan State Employee Retirees Association.


mover_label: Bohnak

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4510.

evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 4510. The motion prevailed 8-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine and Brixie. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Grant, Tate and Coffia.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 4510 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 7-1-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: Rep. Brixie. Pass: Reps. Grant, Tate and Coffia. Dee Jones, representing Parti.com, testified in support of HB 4511.


mover_label: DeBoyer

evidence_text: Representative DeBoyer moved to report out HB 4511 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-1-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer and St. Germaine. Nays: Rep. Brixie. Pass: Reps. Grant and Tate. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 10:46 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: VanderWall

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 423 before the committee: SB 423 (Sen. Chang) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 78g and 78q (MCL 211.78g and 211.78q), section 78g as amended by 2020 PA 256 and section 78q as amended by 2020 PA 33. Senator Chang and Representative Myers-Phillips testified in support of SB 423. Questions and discussion followed. Alan Fox, representing the Michigan Association of County Treasurers, testified in support of SB 423. Questions and discussions followed. James Berry, representing the Wayne County Treasurer, testified in support of SB 423. Questions and discussions followed. Peter Morman, representing the Department of Treasury, testified in support of SB 423. Brad Ward, representing Michigan Realtors, testified in support of SB 423. Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of Counties, testified in support of SB 423. Todd Skowronski, representing the Community Associations Institute, testified in support of SB 423. The Chair laid HB 5234 before the committee: HB 5234 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 217c (MCL 257.217c), as amended by 2022 PA 224.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5234.

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5234. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5234 with recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted. The committee further recommended that the bill and substitute (H-1) be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:36 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Keith Feldpausch Committee Clerk kfeldpausch@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Thompson

evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from November 13, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 23 before the committee: SB 23 (Sen. Hertel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending section 108 (MCL 560.108), as added by 1996 PA 591. Matt Black, representing the office of Senator Hertel, testified in support of SB 23. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 23, but did not wish to speak: Shawon Cecil, representing the MI Realtors. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in opposition to SB 23, but did not wish to speak: Deena Bosworth, representing the Michigan Association of County Drain Commissioners. Michelle Batora, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors.


mover_label: Linting

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 23.

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to SB 23. The motion prevailed 13-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Wozniak

evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to report out SB 23 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 512 and SB 513 before the committee: SB 512 (Sen. Singh) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending sections 303, 526, 607, 609b, 903b, and 1025 (MCL 436.1303, 436.1526, 436.1607, 436.1609b, 436.1903b, and 436.2025), section 303 as amended by 2018 PA 154, section 526 as amended by 2020 PA 111, section 607 as amended by 2018 PA 417, section 609b as added by 2016 PA 81, section 903b as added by 2016 PA 434, and section 1025 as amended by 2019 PA 131, and by adding sections 412, 609k, and 804. SB 513 (Sen. Hauck) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 105 (MCL 436.1105), as amended by 2025 PA 9, and by adding section 604. Kris Young, representing the office of Senator Singh, testified in support of SB 512. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 512 and SB 513, but did not wish to speak: Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits. Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. The following people submitted a card with a neutral position on SB 512 and SB 513, but did not wish to speak: Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association. David Marvin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.


mover_label: Hoadley

evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out SB 512 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Tisdel

evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out SB 513 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 14-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98 before the committee: SB 96 (Sen. Moss) A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled "Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act," by amending section 28 (MCL 125.1528), as amended by 2020 PA 155, and by adding section 4i. SB 97 (Sen. Hauck) A bill to amend 1941 PA 207, entitled "Fire prevention code," by amending section 22 (MCL 29.22), as amended by 2020 PA 154. SB 98 (Sen. McMorrow) A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled "An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," (MCL 722.111 to 722.128) by adding section 3m. Ian Mays, representing the office of Senator Jeremy Moss, testified in support of SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98. Questions and discussions followed. Melissa Horste, representing MiLEAP, testified in support of SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 96, SB 97 and SB 98, but did not wish to speak: Joe and Jack Taylor, representing Nightlock.