to adopt the meeting minutes from January 22, 2026.
Representative Wendzel moved to adopt the meeting minutes from January 22, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. 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. Representative Frisbe testified in support of HB 4934. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4934, but did not wish to speak: Griff Drew, representing the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Jarrett Skorup, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Dana Lasenby, representing the Oakland County Community Health Network. The Chair laid HB 5197 and HB 5198 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. 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. Representative Smit and Representative Bruck testified in support of HB 5197 and HB 5198. Questions and discussions followed. 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.