to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026.
Representative Linting moved to adopt the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5983 and HB 5984 before the committee: HB 5983 (Rep. Wilson) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending sections 1278a, 1278b, and 1284a (MCL 380.1278a, 380.1278b, and 380.1284a), sections 1278a and 1278b as amended by 2022 PA 105 and section 1284a as added by 2007 PA 101, and by adding section 1278e. HB 5984 (Rep. DeBoer) A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled "The state school aid act of 1979," by amending sections 6, 18, and 101 (MCL 388.1606, 388.1618, and 388.1701), as amended by 2025 PA 15. Representative Wilson and Representative DeBoer testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. Former Governor Rick Snyder and former State Senator Doug Ross testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. Dan Behm, representing Education Advocates of West Michigan, testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. Dr. Alena Zachary-Ross, representing Ypsilanti Schools, testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. Dr. Tim Hejnal, representing Lake City Schools, testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. Dr. Rebecca Hutchinson, representing Concord Community Schools, testified in support of HB 5983 & HB 5984. The committee discussed HB 5983 & HB 5984. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5983 and HB 5984, but did not wish to speak: Dan Papineau, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Olivia Ponte, representing the Michigan Department of Education. Francesca Rocco-Ellis, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Bob Kefgen, representing the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals. Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center. Steve Leidel, representing the Business Leaders for Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5480 before the committee: HB 5480 (Rep. Rigas) A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled "The revised school code," by amending section 1401 (MCL 380.1401) and by adding section 1310f. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5480, but did not wish to speak: Molly Macek, representing the Mackinac Center.