to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2026.
Representative Hoadley moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 19, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 5535 before the committee: HB 5535 (Rep. Alexander) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending sections 1111 and 1123 (MCL 339.6111 and 339.6123). Representative Alexander testified in support of HB 5535. Questions and discussions followed. Jamie Learman, representing the City of Caseville, testified in support of HB 5535. Questions and discussions followed. Matthew Kapcia, representing the Backflow School, testified in support of HB 5535. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5535, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jen Rigterink, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The Chair laid HB 5356 before the committee: HB 5356 (Rep. Schuette) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending sections 14, 41a, 78, 217, 217c, 233, 233a, 233b, 234, 238, 239, 240, 248, 248a, 248j, 249, 250, 258, 801b, 806, and 810a (MCL 257.14, 257.41a, 257.78, 257.217, 257.217c, 257.233, 257.233a, 257.233b, 257.234, 257.238, 257.239, 257.240, 257.248, 257.248a, 257.248j, 257.249, 257.250, 257.258, 257.801b, 257.806, and 257.810a), sections 14, 217c, 248, and 250 as amended by 2022 PA 224, section 41a as amended by 1998 PA 384, sections 217 and 233a as amended by 2023 PA 240, section 233 as amended by 2014 PA 290, section 233b as amended by 2002 PA 642, section 234 as amended by 2002 PA 552, section 238 as amended by 2014 PA 291, section 239 as amended by 2020 PA 382, section 240 as amended by 2004 PA 493, section 248a as amended by 2012 PA 498, section 248j as added by 2002 PA 652, section 249 as amended by 2004 PA 495, section 258 as amended by 2018 PA 74, section 801b as amended by 1986 PA 311, section 806 as amended by 2023 PA 129, and section 810a as amended by 1993 PA 300, and by adding section 9b. Representative Schuette testified in support of HB 5356. Questions and discussions followed. Kurt Berryman, representing the Auto Dealers of Michigan, testified in support of HB 5356. Questions and discussions followed. Nick Andary, representing the Michigan Department of State, testified with no position on HB 5356. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 5356, but did not wish to speak: Shanda Greco, representing the Insurance Alliance of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 5356, but did not wish to speak: Slater Shroyer, representing the Automotive Recyclers of Michigan. The Chair laid HB 5551 before the committee: HB 5551 (Rep. Tisdel) A bill to amend 2016 PA 407, entitled "Skilled trades regulation act," by amending section 1107 (MCL 339.6107). Sandra McCormick, representing the office of Representative Tisdel, testified in support of HB 5551. Questions and discussions followed. Tim Hicks, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades, testified in opposition to HB 5551. Dale Ahern, representing himself, testified in support of HB 5551. Questions and discussions followed. Matthew Kapcia, representing the Backflow School, testified in opposition to HB 5551. Larry D'Ascenzo, representing the Guardian Plumbing and Heating, testified in opposition to HB 5551. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5551, but did not wish to speak: Mike Compagnoni, representing the Michigan Section - American Water Works Association. John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League.