evidence_text: Representative Mueller moved to excuse Representative Maddock 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 10:04 AM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Linting

result: prevailed

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 04, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid a presentation on student programs by SME before the committee. Rob Luce, Vice President of the SME Education Foundation, Dr. Shelley Wooley, the Director of Education Programs at SME, & Dr. Debra Volzer the Vice President of Workforce Development at SME gave a presentation on the student programs by SME. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 5364 before the committee: The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5364, but did not wish to speak: Brenda Pilgrim, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun ISD. Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5364, but did not wish to speak: Katherine Bussard , representing herself.   HB 5364 (Rep. Johnsen) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1278 (MCL 380.1278), as amended by 2016 PA 170.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to report out HB 5364 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-4-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Paquette, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 11:07 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov

validation_state: consistent


mover_label: Bohnak

evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 04, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4779 before the committee: HB 4779 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20187. Representative Wendzel testified in support of HB 4779. Questions and discussion followed. Ben Frederick, representing Stryker Corporation, provided a demonstration on smoke evacuation in operating rooms, and testified in support of HB 4779. Questions and discussion followed. Ellie Kercher, RN, and Michelle Schaeffer, RN, representing themselves, testified in support of HB 4779. Questions and discussion followed. Jessica Rodriguez and Cara Erickson, representing the Michigan Ambulatory Surgery Association, testified with a neutral position on HB 4779. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4779, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Pennock, representing the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses. Amy Zaagman, representing the Michigan Council for Maternal and Child Health. The Chair laid HB 5302 before the committee: HB 5302 (Rep. DeBoyer) A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled "Mental health code," by amending section 273b (MCL 330.1273b), as added by 2020 PA 402. Representative DeBoyer, joined by Patrick Patterson and Allison Heerst, representing the Michigan Association of Recovery Community Organizations, testified in support of HB 5302. Questions and discussion followed. The Chair laid HB 4901, HB 5102 and HB 5313 before the committee: HB 4901 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17211 and 17603 (MCL 333.17211 and 333.17603), section 17211 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section 17603 as added by 2008 PA 524. HB 5102 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 16620 (MCL 333.16620), as added by 2006 PA 429; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. HB 5313 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16211, 16216, 16221, 16226, 16231, 16238, 17033, and 17533 (MCL 333.16211, 333.16216, 333.16221, 333.16226, 333.16231, 333.16238, 333.17033, and 333.17533), section 16211 as amended and section 16238 as added by 1993 PA 79, section 16216 as amended by 2014 PA 413, sections 16221 and 16226 as amended by 2023 PA 209, section 16231 as amended by 2017 PA 249, and sections 17033 and 17533 as amended by 1994 PA 234, and by adding sections 16211a and 16231b. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4901, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy.


mover_label: St. Germaine

evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to report out HB 4901 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5102, but did not wish to speak: James Budd, representing the Michigan Dental Association.


mover_label: Tisdel

evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5102 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5313, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Osteopathic Association. Dana C. Yuzon, MD, representing herself. Daniel Ryan, representing himself. Abdul-Rahman Albeiruti, MD, representing themself. Dr. George Pappas, representing himself. David T. Walsworth, representing himself. Miriam Schteingart, representing herself. Joan M. Cramer, representing herself. James Sondheimer, representing himself. Dr. Kala Ramasamy, representing themself. Anthony Zacharek, MD, representing himself. Katia Asali, representing herself. David S. Weingarden, representing David S. Weingarden MD & Associates, PC. David Boechler, representing himself. Millie Willy, representing herself.


mover_label: DeBoer

evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5313 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Hoskins and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Foreman

evidence_text: Representative Foreman moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair VanderWall adjourned the meeting at 10:14 AM. Representative Curtis VanderWall, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


mover_label: BeGole

evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 21, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4949 before the committee: HB 4949 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 1989 PA 269, entitled "An act to provide civil immunity to persons who operate or use certain sport shooting ranges; and to regulate the application of state and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances regarding sport shooting ranges," by amending sections 2 and 2a (MCL 691.1542 and 691.1542a), section 2 as amended and section 2a as added by 1994 PA 250. Representative Wortz testified in support of HB 4949. Questions and discussions followed. David Van Lopik, representing the Michigan United Conservation Club, testified in support of HB 4949. Questions and discussions followed. Heather Cole, representing herself, testified in opposition to HB 4949. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4949, but did not wish to speak: Brady Schickinger, representing the Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners (MCRGO). Shanda Greco, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. Nicholas Buggia, representing the National Rifle Association. Tom Lambert, representing the Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Robert I Mitchell II, representing himself. The Chair laid HB 5157 and HB 5158 before the committee: HB 5157 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 89a. HB 5158 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16d of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16d), as amended by 2023 PA 208. Representative Kuhn testified in support of HB 5157 and HB 5158. Questions and discussions followed. Tony Buffa and Lt. Bryan Wood, both representing the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, testified in support of HB 5157 and HB 5158. Questions and discussions followed. Heather Cole, representing herself, testified in opposition of HB 5157 and HB 5158. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5157 and HB 5158, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5157 and HB 5158, but did not wish to speak: Noah Smith, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan. Gabrielle Dresner, representing the ACLU of Michigan. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:06 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative St. Germaine moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 04, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5430 before the committee: HB 5430 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 12501 (MCL 333.12501), as amended by 2004 PA 408, and by adding section 12510a.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5430 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-7: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn and Wortz. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. The Chair laid HB 5210 before the committee: HB 5210 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "Natural resources and environmental protection act," by amending section 47331 (MCL 324.47331), as added by 1995 PA 57. Representative Alexander explained the proposed substitute (H-1) for HB 5210.


mover_label: Outman

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5210.

evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5210. The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Fairbairn

evidence_text: Representative Fairbairn moved to report out HB 5210 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 17-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Martin, St. Germaine, VanderWall, Outman, Hoadley, Johnsen, Prestin, Bohnak, Fairbairn, Wortz, McFall, Scott, Weiss, Arbit, Foreman, Myers-Phillips and Wooden. Nays: None. Pass: None. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Martin adjourned the meeting at 12:08 PM. Representative David Martin, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative BeGole moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 22, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5031 before the committee: HB 5031 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled "Recodified tax increment financing act," by amending sections 402, 412a, and 412b (MCL 125.4402, 125.4412a, and 125.4412b), section 402 as amended by 2023 PA 312. Representative Robinson, Luke Bonner, representing Sterling Heights SmartZone, Haley Bradley, Assistant City Manager of the City of Sterling Heights, and Paula Macpherson, representing Velocity, testified in support of HB 5031. Questions and discussions followed. Nora VandenBrink, representing Lakeshore Advantage- Holland, testified in support of HB 5031. Paul Krutko, representing Ann Arbor SPARK and the Economic Development Leaders of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5031. Jillian Winn, representing the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, Lansing Regional SmartZone, testified in support of HB 5031. Questions and discussions followed. David Washburn, representing the Michigan State University Research Foundation, testified in support of HB 5031. Abbie Tykocki, representing the Lansing Local Development Finance Authority SmartZone, testified in support of HB 5031. Harrison Leffel-Jones, representing the Lansing Economic Area Partnership, testified in support of HB 5031. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5031, but did not wish to speak: Mark Vanderpool, City Manager for the City of Sterling Heights. Erik Larson, representing the Impression 5 Science Center. Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Traci Riehl, representing the Greater Lansing Regional SmartZone Board. December Day, representing Michigan State University Extension. Vince Nystrom and Joe Theil, representing Innovate Marquette SmartZone.


mover_label: Tate

evidence_text: Representative Tate moved to excuse Representative Coffia from the meeting. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 11:21 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Harris

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 22, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5232 and HB 5233 before the committee: HB 5232 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1955 PA 133, entitled "An act to provide for the granting of military leaves and providing re-employment protection for officers and enlisted men of the military or naval forces of the state or of the United States," by amending section 3a (MCL 32.273a), as added by 2005 PA 8. HB 5233 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to require certain employers to provide paid military leave for certain members of those employers; and to provide certain conditions for the use of paid military leave. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5233, but did not wish to speak: Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5233.

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5233. 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 5232 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HB 5233 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris, VanderWall, Fitzgerald and McFall. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HCR 2 and HB 5151 before the committee: HCR 2 (Rep. Meerman) A concurrent resolution prescribing the Rules of the Legislature for Selecting Commissioners to an Article V Convention. HB 5151 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to prohibit a commissioner representing this state at a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States from exceeding that commissioner's scope of authority; to prohibit an individual from bribing, threatening, intimidating, or obstructing a commissioner; and to prescribe penalties. At 9:06 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:06 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Meerman, and Sarah Santana, representing the Convention of States, testified in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2. Questions and discussion followed. Robert Bonhag testified in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2. Chester Grant testified in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2. Kurt O’Keefe testified in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2. Natalie Hansen testified in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5151 and HCR 2, but did not wish to speak: Marilynn Grant. Kelly Oldford. Laura Murphy. Rick Taylor. Charles Johns. John Poelstra. Michelle Connolly. Robert Simpson. Susan Loubert. George Moorman. James Gallant. Michael Mallon. John Phillips. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:35 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Wozniak

evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 22, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5343 before the committee: HB 5343 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as amended by 2021 PA 19. Brett Visner, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Association, testified in support of HB 5343. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5343, but did not wish to speak: Lou Grech-Cumbo, representing Great Lakes Wine and Spirits.


mover_label: Hoadley

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5343.

evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5343. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Liberati

evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 5343 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 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5450 and HB 5451 before the committee: HB 5450 (Rep. Beson) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 3113 (MCL 289.3113), as amended by 2016 PA 188. HB 5451 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending section 6135 (MCL 289.6135), as amended by 2012 PA 178, and by adding sections 2130 and 6115a. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5450 and HB 5451, but did not wish to speak: Derek Dalling, representing the Michigan Propane Gas Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5450, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5451.

evidence_text: Representative Wozniak moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5451. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Rigas

evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved to report out HB 5451 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Tisdel moved to report out HB 5450 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4908 and HB 4909 before the committee: HB 4908 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 1203a (MCL 339.1203a), as amended by 2018 PA 387. HB 4909 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 1205a (MCL 339.1205a), as added by 2020 PA 20. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4908 and HB 4909, but did not wish to speak: Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4908.

evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4908. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to report out HB 4908 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 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


mover_label: Thompson

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4909.

evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4909. The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4909 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 16-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Wendzel, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Thompson, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer, Neeley, Dievendorf and Grant. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5045 and HB 5046 before the committee: HB 5045 (Rep. BeGole) A bill to amend 1966 PA 346, entitled "State housing development authority act of 1966," by amending sections 48g and 48i (MCL 125.1448g and 125.1448i), section 48g as added by 1981 PA 173 and section 48i as amended by 2004 PA 540. HB 5046 (Rep. O'Neal) A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending sections 3232 and 3240 (MCL 600.3232 and 600.3240), section 3240 as amended by 2019 PA 130. Representative O'Neal testified in support of HB 5045 and HB 5046. Stu Sanders, representing the Michigan Association of Registers of Deeds, testified in support of HB 5045 and HB 5046. Questions and discussions followed. Roxana Zaha, representing the Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5045 and HB 5046. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5045 and HB 5046, but did not wish to speak: Shawan Cecil, representing the MI Realtors. The Chair laid HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532 before the committee: HB 5529 (Rep. Grant) A bill to amend 1967 PA 288, entitled "Land division act," by amending sections 109, 148, and 186 (MCL 560.109, 560.148, and 560.186), section 109 as amended by 2019 PA 23 and section 186 as amended by 1992 PA 214. HB 5530 (Rep. Wortz) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 201 (MCL 125.3201) and by adding section 205f. HB 5531 (Rep. Neeley) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 501 (MCL 125.3501), as amended by 2008 PA 12. HB 5532 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 2006 PA 110, entitled "Michigan zoning enabling act," by amending section 403 (MCL 125.3403). At 9:33 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:34 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn called the committee back to order. Chair Aragona testified in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Grant testified in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532. Questions and discussions followed. At 10:01 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn laid the committee at ease. At 10:03 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Erica Farley, representing the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532. Lauren Strickland and Joel Arnold, both representing Abundant Housing of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532. Questions and discussions followed. Shawan Cecil, representing the MI Realtors, testified in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532. Christine Simon, representing the GR Chamber, testified in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center, testified in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: John LaMacchia and Jen Rigterink, both representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following person submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5529, HB 5530 and HB 5531, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Bowman, representing the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing the Americans for Prosperity Michigan. Holly Tatman, representing the Apartment Association of Michigan. Matt Sowash, representing Zillow. John LaPorto, representing Airbnb. Ben Poulson, representing the Michigan League of Conservative Voters. John Lindley, representing the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association. Abby Clark, representing the Natural Resources Defense Council. Jessica AcMoody, representing the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM). Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Mariah Walton, representing the City of Ann Arbor. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club. YIMBY Oakland County. Joel Arnold, representing Communities First, Inc. Strong Towns Flint. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5531, but did not wish to speak: Eric Chappell, representing ABC of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5529, HB 5530, HB 5531 and HB 5532, but did not wish to speak: Nikki Hartley, representing SEMCOG. Tim Wolff, AICP, representing the Village of Lake Isabella.


evidence_text: Representative Liberati moved to excuse Representative Whitsett from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 10:26 AM. Representative Joseph A. Aragona, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Posthumus

evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 04, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5217 and HB 5219 before the committee: HB 5217 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade A milk law of 2001," by amending sections 30 and 68 (MCL 288.500 and 288.538), as amended by 2008 PA 136. HB 5219 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending sections 1107, 1109, and 6140 (MCL 289.1107, 289.1109, and 289.6140), section 1107 as amended by 2016 PA 188, section 1109 as amended by 2018 PA 92, and section 6140 as added by 2007 PA 114, and by adding sections 4102a and 4102b. Ashley Armstrong and Chelsea Boles, representing Grazing Life Farms, and Jesse Meerman, representing the Green Pastures Dairy, testified in support of HB 5217 and HB 5219. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5217 and HB 5219, but did not wish to speak: Scott Corrin, representing the Dairy Farmers of America. Sheila Burkhart, representing the Michigan Milk Producers. Jason Wadaga, representing the Michigan Dairy Founders Association. Mike Witkooski, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5217 and HB 5219, but did not wish to speak: Ben Moulton Carrie Tobin McKenna Mouton T. J. Mendiola David Heraowitz Joe Dvossos Eli Tobin Rica Hitchcock Kate Porter Karen Murphy Gibson Tobin Ellen Tobin James Tobin Dianne Tobin Isaac Tobin Cynthia Harris Erin Barber Christine Myers Michael Uanter Thomas O’Connor Christina Vastavdis Uvista Cobb Judith Cilibvaise Kaeterina Pfeiffer Lisa Hauck Colette Hones David Jones Shannon Tezil Rachel Baller Jaclyn Carreri Anna Vickers Jennifer C. Lucas Stull Carolyn Scully David Connor David Alexaii Emili Lauble Karen Kane Carla Karel Karen deArment Antoinette Uuhne Eric Pulleyblanu Kay Tupala Curtis Pauline Timothy Titus Lynn Ditto Steve VonDobschutz Cecily Bierlein Angela Wolf Annelle Marshall Shauna Robison Juliana Kelly Megan Hogan Madison Asher Ann North Evelyn Wujcik Pamela Turchi John Soper Elizabeth Gabet Lorraine Beavon Wendy Smith Ryan North Kim Kemske Angela Jamoua Jack Lucker Mary Carlin Nicki North Misty Kirkconnell Leslie Kokx Davis Born Irene Blake Becky Thompson Michael Tarrant Paula Dombrowski Ashley Hickel Anne Jankowski Susan Day Scott Anson Bridget Messner Ashley DeSteiger Sheila Earl Marceline Perez Sarah Theil Peggy R Scott Wilkins Kimberly Carey Monica VanCamp Grace Cummings Cynthia Maier Lenore Giannola Kristi Rieder Sonyia Pfeiffer Michielle Mackety Carly Jakstys Michelle Harrast Charles Alcini Sheila Nemethy Katie Shankle Brett Jones Susan Newman Bea Sturgis Mary Lowe Cassidy Ellis Ashley Matles Kendall Tewell Renee Noomie Chelsea Dahlberg Benedict Gregor Thomas Rollmann James King Maurita Gregor Keely Sheldon Jim Gregor Teresa Gregor Kathy Bertram Judy Togerst Alaina Bos Mali Barris Gary Smith Nany Smith James Barker Jane Knapp Emma Gray Kathy Vantine Mary Berger Lynn Carlino Sherry Hall Nicole Scott Sarah Hewines Delaney Fritz Paul Walker Sandra Lawrance James Tirpack Jill Brege Eileen Koranos Thomas Herrman Karen Mason Kimberly Ziegler Cynthia Zimbar Maggie Daniels Brenda Tersigni Marcy Adelman Nancy Kim Ralph Leino Deb Clark Frank Scola Steven Adams Michelle Kinna Nicole Asher Alexandra Lambertson Theresa McCaffery Debra Laskowski Charlotte Randazzo Sheryl Marzonie McKenzie VandeWeerd Nanette Vaughn Samantha Boweis Howard Newkirk Connie Demkowicz Larry Rodriguez Lynn Tapper Christina Aube Leah Kaschalk Rachele Richardson Kendra Gregory Jessica Groves Jill Barnett Shannon Riopelle Susan Durkee Sherry Ford Marybeth Durland Glenda Warner Steven Byle Bonita Esch Angela Sweebe-Ware Rachael Kujawa Kevin Schmitt Kimberly Schmitt Margaret Walsh Denise Bannasch Stephan Barry Bernard Wezner Austin Hindman Judith Robare Elizabeth Crabtree Kristy DeVos Melissa Wagner Mark Palazzo Donna Hobusch Barbara Rotary Rachel Beckwith William Watson Marge Curtis Cynthia Ulrich Ardith Ayotte Theresa Conarty Judy Huffman Elouise Reeves Holly Hogan Austin Brown Ronald Frommert Julie Acosta Laura Kent Antoinette Pucillo Christine Gordon Lenore Pacitto Paul Heimerdinger Jean Zalocki Nancy Merlo Susan Wascha Michelle Petry Carly Bermensolo Karen Soloman Ana Maria Tutulan Luke Stephenson Judy VonDobschutz David Micoff Curt Barnese Sherri Throop Elizabeth Swope Denise Couch Maricar Collins Dennis Wasko Jaclyn Steinbruch Cherly Murphy Ashley Armstrong Penny Harris Eileen Augustine Robert Carl Josh Harris Susan Dodsworth Yvonne Rule Cynthia Ulrich Kurt Ulrich Pam Alsheimer Jim Marzolino Carolyn Armstrong Dean Armstrong Sarah Embree Brandon Embree The Chair laid HB 5150 before the committee: HB 5150 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 16204, 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and 18709 (MCL 333.16204, 333.16344, 333.18701, 333.18703, 333.18707, and 333.18709), section 16204 as amended by 2005 PA 273 and sections 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and 18709 as added by 2004 PA 3, and by adding sections 18710 and 18712. Representative Thompson testified in support of HB 5150. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5249 before the committee: HB 5249 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20920 (MCL 333.20920), as amended by 2014 PA 413. Representative Prestin testified in support of HB 5249. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5249, but did not wish to speak: Chardaé Burton, representing the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. At 11:09 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 11:10 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona called the committee back to order. Majority Vice Chair Aragona laid HB 5386 before the committee: HB 5386 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 4621 and 4625 (MCL 500.4621 and 500.4625), section 4621 as amended by 2018 PA 397 and section 4625 as added by 2008 PA 29. Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 5386. Jennie Gies, representing the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, testified in support of HB 5386. At 11:14 AM, Majority Vice Chair Aragona laid the committee at ease. At 11:15 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4790 before the committee: HB 4790 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 17033 and 17533 (MCL 333.17033 and 333.17533), as amended by 1994 PA 234.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4790.

evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4790. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 4790 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 4899 before the committee: HB 4899 (Rep. Thompson) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17213 (MCL 333.17213), as added by 2007 PA 19.


mover_label: Martin

evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 4899 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 4932 before the committee: HB 4932 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 17731 (MCL 333.17731), as amended by 2014 PA 285.


mover_label: Wendzel

evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to report out HB 4932 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 4934 before the committee: HB 4934 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 18223 (MCL 333.18223), as amended by 2018 PA 24.


mover_label: Aragona

evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 4934 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. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 11:17 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 03, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5032 before the committee: HB 5032 (Rep. Kelly) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1361 (MCL 380.1361), as amended by 2003 PA 299. Representative Kelly and Richard Poljan IV, representing the Citizens for Responsible School Finance, testified in support of HB 5032. Questions and discussions followed. Nicole Lee, representing the Vote No Ballot Committee, testified in support of HB 5032. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5032, but did not wish to speak: Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun Intermediate School District. Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA. Brian Keim, representing School Equity. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5032, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. The Chair laid HB 4583 and HB 4584 before the committee: HB 4583 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 24f and 36 (MCL 211.24f and 211.36), section 24f as amended by 2000 PA 244 and section 36 as amended by 1997 PA 138. HB 4584 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 312, 641, and 821 (MCL 168.312, 168.641, and 168.821), section 312 as amended by 2013 PA 253, section 641 as amended by 2015 PA 197, and section 821 as amended by 2018 PA 614. Representative Maddock testified in support of HB 4583 and HB 4584. Questions and discussions followed. Roger Belknap, representing the Ottawa County Commissioner, testified in support of HB 4583 and HB 4584. Questions and discussions followed. James Hohman, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, testified in support of HB 4583 and 4584. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Maddock returned to answer questions from the committee. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4583, but did not wish to speak: Katie Witkowski, representing the Michigan Community Colleges Association. Dave Hodgkins, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4583 and HB 4584, but did not wish to speak: Sonny Koch and Tim Golding, representing Americans for Prosperity. Randy Gross, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Robert Anderson, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. Beth DeShone, representing the Michigan Forward Network. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4583 and HB 4584, but did not wish to speak: Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Mike Spence, representing the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. Mike Latvis, representing Wayne RESA. Abe Dane, representing the Hillsdale County Clerk. Annie Monaweck, representing the Calhoun Intermediate School District.


mover_label: Fox

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4583.

evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4583. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4584.

evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4584. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5467 before the committee: HB 5467 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 165, 169, 195, 198, 255, 260, 352, and 357 (MCL 168.165, 168.169, 168.195, 168.198, 168.255, 168.260, 168.352, and 168.357), sections 165, 195, 198, 255, 352, and 357 as amended by 2012 PA 276 and section 169 as amended by 1990 PA 7. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5467, but did not wish to speak: Thomas Luckett, representing the Michigan Democratic Party.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5467 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 6-0-3: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. The Chair laid HB 5468 before the committee: HB 5468 (Rep. Smit) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 303, 386, 544c, and 590h (MCL 168.303, 168.386, 168.544c, and 168.590h), sections 303, 544c, and 590h as amended by 2018 PA 650 and section 386 as amended by 2014 PA 94, and by adding section 544g.


evidence_text: Representative Outman moved to report out HB 5468 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Outman, Alexander, Hoadley, Pavlov, Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4583, HB 4584, HB 5032, HB 5467 and HB 5468, but did not wish to speak: Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:51 a.m. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Pavlov

evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 16, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4696 and HB 4697 before the committee: HB 4696 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled "Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 2 (MCL 722.872), as amended by 2023 PA 69. HB 4697 (Rep. Young) A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled "Guardianship assistance act," by amending section 4 (MCL 722.874), as amended by 2023 PA 69. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4696 and HB 4697, but did not wish to speak: Adam Stacey, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Elizabeth Henderson, representing the Michigan Federation for Children & Families.


evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to report out HB 4696 with recommendation that the bill be referred to the Committee on Rules. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to report out HB 4697 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schmaltz, Wozniak, Fox, Johnsen, Thompson, Pavlov, Woolford, Young, Byrnes and Xiong. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5387 before the committee: HB 5387 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 2012 PA 176, entitled "Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical alert act," by amending section 2 (MCL 28.712). Representative Cavitt testified in support of HB 5387. Tim Poxen, representing the American Legion, testified in support of HB 5387. Questions and discussions followed. Robert Bull, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5387. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:32 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Mentzer

evidence_text: Representative Mentzer moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 04, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid before the committee the Discussion on the Michigan Department of Corrections. Representative Pohutsky gave testimony on the Michigan Department of Corrections. Questions and discussion followed. Laresha Thornton gave testimony on the Michigan Department of Corrections. Questions and discussion followed. Andi Allen gave testimony on the Michigan Department of Corrections. Questions and discussion followed. Keith Barber, the Michigan Legislative Corrections Ombudsman, gave testimony on the Michigan Department of Corrections. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Michael Edmund, Power of Attorney for LeAnn Thompson. Shawanna Vaughn, representing Silent Cry Inc. Trische Duckworth, representing Survivors Speak. Jennifer Evans, representing the Ann Arbor Indivisible. Jamie Hein, representing Prisoner Victims and VMich. Lawanda Hollister, representing Incarcerated Women. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoyer adjourned the meeting at 10:27 AM. Representative Jay DeBoyer, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent.


mover_label: Schuette

evidence_text: Representative Schuette moved to excuse Representative Scott from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5125 and HB 5126 before the committee: HB 5125 (Rep. Harris) A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "The Michigan penal code," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 356e. HB 5126 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 16r of chapter XVII (MCL 777.16r), as amended by 2002 PA 279.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5125.

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5125. The motion prevailed 7-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Lightner, BeGole, Harris, DeBoyer, Johnsen, Schuette and Tyrone Carter. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hope and Breen. Representative Harris testified in support of HB 5125 and HB 5126. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Frisbie testified in support of HB 5125 and HB 5126. Questions and discussions followed. Jon Cool, representing the Michigan Railroads Association, testified in support of HB 5125 and HB 5126. Questions and discussions followed. Paul Brady, Supervisory Special Agent, representing CSX Transportation, testified in support of HB 5125 and HB 5126. Questions and discussions followed. Paul Roosen, representing the Autowarehousing Company, testified in support of HB 5125 and HB 5126. Questions and discussions followed. Jill Sokacz, representing the Michigan Trucking Association, testified in support of HB 5125 and HB 5126. Questions and discussions followed. Ashley Kordish, representing Ralph Moyle Inc., testified in support of HB 5125 and HB 5126. Questions and discussions followed. Kaitlyn Holmecki, representing the American Trucking Association, testified in support of HB 5125 and HB 5126. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5125 and HB 5126, but did not wish to speak: Dave Worthmas, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. Rusty Orben, representing CSX Transportation. Drew Beardslee, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5125, but did not wish to speak: George Cook, representing General Motors. Valerie Knol, representing Stellantis. Angela Ayers, representing the Ford Motor Company. The Chair laid HB 5425 and HB 5426 before the committee: HB 5425 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled "Sex offenders registration act," (MCL 28.721 to 28.730) by adding section 5d. HB 5426 (Rep. Bierlein) A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled "The code of criminal procedure," by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2023 PA 22. Representative Bierlein testified in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426. Questions and discussions followed. Logan Christian, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426. Questions and discussions followed. Danielle Helwig, representing herself, testified in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426. Questions and discussions followed. Jeremy Teddy, representing Representative Bierlein, testified in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426. Questions and discussions followed. Jessica Zimbelman, representing the Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, testified in opposition of HB 5425 and HB 5426. Miriam Aukerman, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426. The following people submitted a card wishing to speak in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Kathie Gourlay, representing the Michigan Citizens for Justice. Don Campbell, representing the Citizens for Justice. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5425 and HB 5426, but did not wish to speak: Matt Saxton, representing the Michigan Sheriffs' Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5425 and HB 5426, but did not wish to speak: John Gourlay, representing himself. Marie Campbell, representing herself. Kay Perry, representing MI-CURE. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Lightner adjourned the meeting at 11:40 AM. Representative Sarah Lightner, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Alexander

evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 11, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The chair laid a presentation on the USDA Farm Service Agency before the committee. Joel Johnson and David Russ, representing the USDA Farm Service Agency, gave a presentation on the wide range of services the USDA offers to farms. Questions and discussion followed.


mover_label: Kunse

evidence_text: Representative Kunse moved to excuse Representative Paiz from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Neyer adjourned the meeting at 11:30 AM. Representative Jerry Neyer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5031 before the committee: HB 5031 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled "Recodified tax increment financing act," by amending sections 402, 412a, and 412b (MCL 125.4402, 125.4412a, and 125.4412b), section 402 as amended by 2023 PA 312. Representative Robinson testified in support of proposed substitute (H-2) to HB 5031. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5031, but did not wish to speak: Maureen Donohue Krauss, representing the Detroit Regional Partnership.


mover_label: Bohnak

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5031.

evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt substitute (H-2) to HB 5031. The motion prevailed 10-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie and Tate. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Coffia.


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to report out HB 5031 with recommendation, as substitute (H-2). The motion prevailed 10-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Hoadley, Bohnak, Outman, Harris, BeGole, DeBoyer, St. Germaine, Grant, Brixie and Tate. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Coffia. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Hoadley adjourned the meeting at 10:38 AM. Representative Mike Hoadley, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


mover_label: VanderWall

evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5151 and HCR 2 before the committee: HB 5151 (Rep. Meerman) A bill to prohibit a commissioner representing this state at a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States from exceeding that commissioner's scope of authority; to prohibit an individual from bribing, threatening, intimidating, or obstructing a commissioner; and to prescribe penalties. HCR 2 (Rep. Meerman) A concurrent resolution prescribing the Rules of the Legislature for Selecting Commissioners to an Article V Convention.


evidence_text: Representative VanderWall moved to report out HB 5151 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Rep. Fitzgerald. Pass: Rep. McFall.


mover_label: Harris

evidence_text: Representative Harris moved to report out HCR 2 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 3-1-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. BeGole, Harris and VanderWall. Nays: Rep. Fitzgerald. Pass: Rep. McFall. The Chair laid HB 5340 before the committee: HB 5340 (Rep. Paquette) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 427. Mei Bowers, representing the Office of Representative Paquette, testified in support of HB 5340. Questions and discussions followed. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5340. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair BeGole adjourned the meeting at 9:16 AM. Representative Brian BeGole, Chair Edward Sleeper Committee Clerk esleeper@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Rigas moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 19, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5517 before the committee: HB 5517 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," (MCL 206.1 to 206.847) by adding sections 279 and 679. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5517, but did not wish to speak: Chuck Riegle, representing TOMRA. Derek Bajama, representing the Michigan Beverage Association. Nick Kronsbein, representing UBCR. Tom Emmerich, representing Schupan. Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association.


mover_label: Hoadley

evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 5517 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 12-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Aragona, Fairbairn, Wozniak, Tisdel, Hoadley, Neyer, Rigas, Linting, Liberati, Tyrone Carter, Witwer and Dievendorf. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5227, HB 5228 and HB 5229 before the committee: HB 5227 (Rep. Fairbairn) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2512 (MCL 339.2512), as amended by 2024 PA 122. HB 5228 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2517 (MCL 339.2517), as amended by 2008 PA 91. HB 5229 (Rep. Liberati) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 2512d (MCL 339.2512d), as amended by 2016 PA 502. Representative Fairbairn testified in support of HB 5227, HB 5228 and HB 5229. Questions and discussions followed. Brian Westrin, representing the Michigan Realtors, testified in support of HB 5227, HB 5228 and HB 5229. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card with a neutral position on HB 5227, HB 5228 and HB 5229, but did not wish to speak: Mack Jones, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5229, but did not wish to speak: Ryan Roth, representing the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers. The Chair laid HB 5122 before the committee: HB 5122 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 202. Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 5122. Questions and discussions followed.


mover_label: Linting

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to excuse Representatives Wendzel, Thompson, Whitsett and Neeley from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Aragona adjourned the meeting at 9:30 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 February 19, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5343 before the committee: HB 5343 (Rep. Aragona) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 109 (MCL 436.1109), as amended by 2021 PA 19. Representative Aragona testified in support of HB 5343. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5343. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Aragona moved to report out HB 5343 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 8-0-1: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: Rep. Posthumus. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5343, but did not wish to speak: Bill Zaagman, representing the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. The Chair laid HB 5217 before the committee: HB 5217 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 2001 PA 266, entitled "Grade A milk law of 2001," by amending sections 30 and 68 (MCL 288.500 and 288.538), as amended by 2008 PA 136.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5217 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Herzberg. Nays: Reps. Witwer and Liberati. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5219 before the committee: HB 5219 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 2000 PA 92, entitled "Food law," by amending sections 1107, 1109, and 6140 (MCL 289.1107, 289.1109, and 289.6140), section 1107 as amended by 2016 PA 188, section 1109 as amended by 2018 PA 92, and section 6140 as added by 2007 PA 114, and by adding sections 4102a and 4102b.


evidence_text: Representative Martin moved to report out HB 5219 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 7-2-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer and Herzberg. Nays: Reps. Witwer and Liberati. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5249 before the committee: HB 5249 (Rep. Prestin) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending section 20920 (MCL 333.20920), as amended by 2014 PA 413.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5249.

evidence_text: Representative Wendzel moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5249. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 5249 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The Chair laid HB 5386 before the committee: HB 5386 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled "The insurance code of 1956," by amending sections 4621 and 4625 (MCL 500.4621 and 500.4625), section 4621 as amended by 2018 PA 397 and section 4625 as added by 2008 PA 29.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to report out HB 5386 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. At 10:39 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:42 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 4908 before the committee: HB 4908 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 1203a (MCL 339.1203a), as amended by 2018 PA 387. Representative Rigas testified in support of HB 4908. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4908. The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Posthumus moved to report out HB 4908 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Schuette, Aragona, Wendzel, Martin, Posthumus, DeBoer, Witwer, Liberati and Herzberg. Nays: None. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4908, but did not wish to speak: Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Paige Fults, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. 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. Representative BeGole testified in support of HB 5234. Questions and discussions followed. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schuette adjourned the meeting at 10:50 AM. Representative Bill Schuette, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4765 before the committee: HB 4765 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 493a, 493b, 495, 509gg, and 509ii (MCL 168.493a, 168.493b, 168.495, 168.509gg, and 168.509ii), section 493a as amended and section 493b as added by 2023 PA 268, sections 495 and 509gg as amended by 2023 PA 258, and section 509ii as amended by 2023 PA 257, and by adding section 496c. Representative Woolford and Bill Richardson, the Waterloo Township Clerk testified in support of HB 4765. Questions and discussions followed.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4765.

evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4765. The motion prevailed 5-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Pass: None. Sheree Ritchie, representing Pure Integrity Michigan Elections, testified in support of HB 4765. Melanie Macey, representing Promote the Vote, testified in opposition to HB 4765. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4765, but did not wish to speak: Nomi Joyrich, representing Jews for a Secular Democracy. Mitch Albers, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. Kyle Zawacki, representing the ACLU of Michigan. Thomas Luckett, representing the Michigan Democratic Party. Tony Gant, representing Voting Access for All. Sandra Sorini Elser, representing the League of Women Voters of Michigan. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Erin Schor, representing the Michigan Department of State. Eric Welsby, representing Detroit Disability Power. Kelly Stanton Fordon, representing Indivisible Metro Detroit. Lori Cheshure, representing Indivisible Metro Detroit. Nancy Taylor, representing Indivisible Metro Detroit. Noelle Perry, representing Indivisible Metro Detroit. Marianne O’Connor, representing Indivisible Metro Detroit. Usha Bhatt, representing Macomb Defenders Rising. Rev. Karen C. Lewis, representing St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Cathy Radner, representing Jews for Secular Democracy. Cathy Radner, representing Jews for Secular Democracy. Carol Goldsmith, representing Jews for Secular Democracy. Sommer Foster, representing Michigan Voices. Audrey, representing Indivisible Metro Detroit. Chenita W. Gary, representing Our Own Wall Street. Lindsey Block, representing Indivisible Metro Detroit. Athena German, representing Downriver United 734. Charles Thomas Jr., representing When You Vote – I Win. Antoinette McDaniel, representing Michigan United Action. Christine Suave, representing the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Kim Murphy-Kovalick, representing Voters Not Politicians. Barbra Steer, representing Voting Access for All Coalition. Lisa Lenchner Rosenbaum, representing the Michigan Democratic Party Senior Caucus. Lynn Lieberman, representing the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan Frances Marlene Cook, representing the National Council of Jewish Women, Michigan Susan VanDeventer, representing the League of Women Voters. Denise Cruz, representing the League of Women Voters. Mary Jo Ebert, representing the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network Simone Schicker, representing Jews for a Secular Democracy. Marianne Perraut, representing Concerned Citizens Oak Park Area. Susan Nelmes. Kay Perry. Clara Elinger Pesis. Jean Goddard. Susan Striker. Theresa O’Brien. Loretta Darnell. Elizabeth Cheslak. Casey Columbus. Martha Szilagyi. Keeley Jones. Elizabeth Cato. Efi Chavez. Barbara Hillman. Denise Jacob, RN, PhD. Claudia Kraus Piper. Tara Cohen. Helena Daley. Marilyn Nathanson. Torrey Shawe. Marilyn Mossman. Jacqueline Curry. Marcia Goodrich. Elizabeth A. Hakola. Suzanne Ross. Reverend Kim Newport. Christopher Klimowicz. Risha Ring. Amy Lilienfeld. Kathleen Johnson. Amanda Feifer O'Brien. Matt Gullo. Beverly Wolf. Kathleen M Gerus. Leah Klass. Norma J. Bailey. Laura Larson. Lisa Zucker. Zandra Richardson. Emily Jernberg. Anne Whitney Shuck. Kelly Goldberg. Ellen Gelerman. Beth Kafkakis. Mary McGeehan. Quinlan Shuck. Donna L. Armistead. Emily Stout. Audrey McMullen. Jennifer Evanson. Karen Sundberg. Meredith R. Holtz. Jonathan Rubin. Judy Stone. Elaine Carter. Alice J. McKeage. Carol Erickson. Mary Bowler. Lee Schottenfels. Sarah Morisot. Cynthia Guido. Jennifer Everland. Khrys X. Myrddin. Claire Stroker. Helen Stajninger. Gale Barr. Ronald Smith. Lori Boyce. Charles Carpenter. Karen B Kurcz. Jean Cooper. Mary O'Neill. Marilyn Moser. Gina Lantz. Lori Miller. Emerson Lantz. Jennifer Glotzhober. Elizabeth Oala. Francine Dolins, Ph.D. Linda Dominik. Leon Faulkender. Julie Carson. Emily Baker. Kirk Bennett. Rebecca Covel-German. Sharon Gourdji. Sara Kravitz. Andrew Lantz. Audrey Pleasant. Diane Reed. The Chair laid HB 4583 before the committee: HB 4583 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending sections 24f and 36 (MCL 211.24f and 211.36), section 24f as amended by 2000 PA 244 and section 36 as amended by 1997 PA 138. A substitute (H-1) to HB 4583 was previously adopted at the February 24, 2026, meeting.


evidence_text: Representative Hoadley moved to report out HB 4583 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Pass: None. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4583, but did not wish to speak: Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Dillon Geshel, representing the Michigan Library Association. Samantha Gibson, representing the Michigan Association of Counties. The Chair laid HB 4584 before the committee: HB 4584 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled "Michigan election law," by amending sections 312, 641, and 821 (MCL 168.312, 168.641, and 168.821), section 312 as amended by 2013 PA 253, section 641 as amended by 2015 PA 197, and section 821 as amended by 2018 PA 614. A substitute (H-1) to HB 4584 was previously adopted at the February 24, 2026, meeting.


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to report out HB 4584 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 5-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Pass: None. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4584, but did not wish to speak: Dr. David Michelson, representing the Michigan Education Association. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4583 and HB 4584, but did not wish to speak: Katie Cavanaugh, representing the Okemos Schools Board of Education. Diane Worden. Susan Nelmes. Kay Perry. The Chair laid HB 5032 before the committee: HB 5032 (Rep. Kelly) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1361 (MCL 380.1361), as amended by 2003 PA 299.


evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 5032 with recommendation. The motion prevailed 5-3-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Smit, Fox, Alexander, Hoadley and Pavlov. Nays: Reps. Wooden, Koleszar and Xiong. Pass: None.


evidence_text: Representative Fox moved to excuse Representative Outman from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Smit adjourned the meeting at 9:42 AM. Representative Rachelle Smit, Chair Taylor Thrush Committee Clerk tthrush@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Thompson

evidence_text: Representative Thompson moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 24, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4954 before the committee: HB 4954 (Rep. Woolford) A bill to amend 1996 PA 195, entitled "Police officer's and fire fighter's survivor tuition grant act," by amending the title and sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 390.1241, 390.1242, 390.1243, and 390.1244), the title and sections 1 and 4 as amended by 2012 PA 470 and sections 2 and 3 as amended by 2021 PA 127. Representative Woolford, testified in support of HB 4954. Questions and discussions followed. Edwin Moore, representing the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and Medical Examiner's Office, testified in support of HB 4954. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4954, but did not wish to speak: Amanda Wallace, representing the Michigan Association of Medical Examiners. Jonathan Black, representing Livingston County. The Chair laid HB 5387 before the committee: HB 5387 (Rep. Cavitt) A bill to amend 2012 PA 176, entitled "Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical alert act," by amending section 2 (MCL 28.712).


evidence_text: Representative Pavlov moved to report out HB 5387 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. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Schmaltz adjourned the meeting at 12:24 PM. Representative Kathy Schmaltz, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Hoskins

evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to adopt the meeting minutes from December 16, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5484 before the committee: HB 5484 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled "Income tax act of 1967," by amending sections 102, 103, 105, 110, 112, 115, 122, and 123 (MCL 206.102, 206.103, 206.105, 206.110, 206.112, 206.115, 206.122, and 206.123), sections 102, 103, 105, and 110 as amended by 2011 PA 38 and section 115 as amended by 2011 PA 178; and to repeal acts and parts of acts. At 10:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie called the committee back to order. Representative Tisdel, joined by Bob Doyle and Elizabeth Potocki, representing the Michigan Association of CPAs, testified in support of HB 5484. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5484, but did not wish to speak: Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. At 10:49 AM, Majority Vice Chair Frisbie laid the committee at ease. At 10:50 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. The Chair laid HB 5497 before the committee: HB 5497 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1977 PA 135, entitled "An act to prohibit certain mortgage lending practices by a credit granting institution; to prescribe the powers and duties of the commissioner of the financial institutions bureau in relation to those practices; to permit the establishment of local mortgage review boards; and to provide remedies and penalties," by amending the title and sections 1 and 2 (MCL 445.1601 and 445.1602), the title and section 2 as amended by 1993 PA 43 and section 1 as amended by 2012 PA 444. Representative Schuette, joined by Allyson McLean, representing Rocket Mortgage, testified in support of HB 5497. Questions and discussion followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5497, but did not wish to speak: Patricia Herndon, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Tabitha Zimny, representing the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association. The Chair laid HB 5318 before the committee: HB 5318 (Rep. Frisbie) A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled "General sales tax act," by amending sections 4o and 4q (MCL 205.54o and 205.54q), section 4o as amended by 2018 PA 249 and section 4q as amended by 2018 PA 530. Representative Frisbie testified in support of the proposed (H-1) substitute for HB 5318. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 5318, but did not wish to speak: Andy Neumann, representing the Michigan Education Association. Matt Schueller, representing the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. Judy Allen, representing the Michigan Townships Association. Dan Behm, representing the Education Advocates of West Michigan. Jennifer Smith, representing the Michigan Association of School Boards. John Severson, representing the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators.


mover_label: Frisbie

motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5318.

evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 5318. The motion prevailed 12-0-2: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona, Schuette, Hoskins, Tyrone Carter and Neeley. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Breen and Young.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to report out HB 5318 with recommendation, as substitute (H-1). The motion prevailed 9-0-5: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. Tisdel, Frisbie, VanderWall, Lightner, Martin, Posthumus, Alexander, Aragona and Schuette. Nays: None. Pass: Reps. Hoskins, Tyrone Carter, Neeley, Breen and Young.


evidence_text: Representative Hoskins moved to excuse Representative Paiz from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Tisdel adjourned the meeting at 11:03 AM. Representative Mark Tisdel, Chair Hazel Campbell-Crawley Committee Clerk hcrawley@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 03, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5328, HB 5329, HB 5330, HB 5331 and HB 5332 before the committee: HB 5328 (Rep. Bruck) A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled "Unmanned aircraft systems act," (MCL 259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 10. HB 5329 (Rep. Schriver) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 261g. HB 5330 (Rep. Robinson) A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled "Unmanned aircraft systems act," (MCL 259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 16. HB 5331 (Rep. Conlin) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by adding section 261g. HB 5332 (Rep. Martus) A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled "Unmanned aircraft systems act," (MCL 259.301 to 259.331) by adding section 6. Chair Outman laid before the committee a presentation on S.H.I.E.L.D Michigan. Representative Bruck gave a presentation on S.H.I.E.L.D. Michigan and Federal Preemption 101. Representative Bruck, testified in support of HB 5328, HB 5329, HB 5330, HB 5331 and HB 5332. Questions and discussions followed. Representative Conlin, testified in support of HB 5328, HB 5329, HB 5330, HB 5331 and HB 5332. Questions and discussions followed. Bryan Budds, representing the Michigan Department of Transportation Aeronautics, testified with no position on HB 5328, HB 5329, HB 5330, HB 5331 and HB 5332. Questions and discussions followed.


evidence_text: Representative Frisbie moved to excuse Representatives Wortz and Andrews from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at 12:45 PM. Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov


mover_label: Steele

evidence_text: Representative Steele moved to excuse Representative Mueller 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 10:14 AM. Representative Ann Bollin, Chair Dakota Soda Committee Clerk dsoda@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4477 before the committee: HB 4477 (Rep. Steele) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1170c.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4477.

evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4477. The motion prevailed 10-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. DeBoer, Linting, Fox, Kunse, St. Germaine, Pavlov, Wilson, Koleszar, Weiss and Byrnes. Nays: None. Pass: None. At 10:35 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 10:35 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Representative Steele testified in support of HB 4477. Questions and discussions followed. Joseph Matulis, representing St. Johns Public School and an aquatic expert, testified in support of HB 4477. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4477, but did not wish to speak: Kate Dorsey, representing the Michigan State Medical Society.


evidence_text: Representative Linting moved to excuse Representative Paquette from the meeting. There being no objection the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. There being no further business before the committee, Chair DeBoer adjourned the meeting at 10:57 AM. Representative Nancy DeBoer, Chair Brittany Middaugh Committee Clerk bmiddaugh@house.mi.gov


evidence_text: Representative Bohnak moved to adopt the meeting minutes from February 18, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 398 before the committee: SB 398 (Sen. Bellino) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," by amending sections 6230 and 6234 (MCL 333.6230 and 333.6234), as added by 2012 PA 501. Joseph Martin, representing the Office of Senator Bellino, testified in support of SB 398. Andrew Whitacre, representing Pew Charitable Trusts, testified in support of SB 398. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 398, but did not wish to speak: Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Meghann Keit-Corrion, representing Face Addiction Now. The Chair laid HB 4779 before the committee: HB 4779 (Rep. Wendzel) A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20187.


motion_text: to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4779.

evidence_text: Representative DeBoer moved to adopt substitute (H-1) to HB 4779. The motion prevailed 15-0-0: FAVORABLE ROLL CALL Yeas: Reps. VanderWall, Thompson, Meerman, Tisdel, Bierlein, DeBoer, Prestin, Schmaltz, St. Germaine, Bohnak, Frisbie, Brenda Carter, Witwer, Neeley and Foreman. Nays: None. Pass: None.