to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025.
Representative Fairbairn moved to adopt the meeting minutes from October 30, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4911 before the committee: HB 4911 (Rep. Schmaltz) A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending sections 1101, 1111, and 1112 (MCL 339.1101, 339.1111, and 339.1112), sections 1101 and 1112 as amended by 1984 PA 25 and section 1111 as amended by 1988 PA 463. Representative Schmaltz and Vinicius Assuncao, representing the Office of Representative Schmaltz, testified in support of HB 4911. Questions and discussions followed. Michael Jordan, representing The Mobile Barber Company, testified in support of HB 4911. Questions and discussions followed. 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. Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4501. Questions and discussions followed. Derek Sova and Claire Patterson, representing the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, testified in support of HB 4501. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4501, but did not wish to speak: Kevin McKinney, representing the Michigan Cannabis Industry Association. 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. At 9:34 AM, the Chair laid the committee at ease. At 9:35 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn called the committee back to order. Chair Aragona and Representative Liberati testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. At 9:38 AM, Majority Vice Chair Fairbairn laid the committee at ease. At 9:39 AM, the Chair called the committee back to order. Kevin Green, representing the American Rental Association, testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. Questions and discussions followed. Scott Irwin, representing Delux Rental, Inc., testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. Questions and discussions followed. Kyle Keeley, representing Chet's Rent All, testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. Questions and discussions followed. Heath Colley, representing Sunbelt Rentals, testified in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4678 and HB 4679, but did not wish to speak: Bruce Jones, representing Allied Equipment Rental, Inc. Nick Roslund, representing Rent-Rite, Inc. Lori Gardner, representing Rent Smart, LLC. Jonathan Quirk, representing Ever-Joy Rent All Company. Gary Booms, representing Booms Rent-All. Zachary Mancour, representing Allied Equipment Rental. Louis DiPonio, representing Canton Canopies, Inc. Matt Cregg, representing Redi Rental. Suzique Couture, representing T.C. Rentals, Inc. Tim Korthals, representing HP Forklifts. Don Mejeur, representing D & A Rental Depot, Inc. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4678 and HB 4679, but did not wish to speak: Mikaylah Heffernan, representing the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The Chair laid HB 5059 before the committee: HB 5059 (Rep. Hoadley) A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," (MCL 436.1101 to 436.2303) by adding section 609k. Representative Hoadley testified in support of HB 5059. Questions and discussions followed. Tony Mitchell, representing the Michigan Spirits Association, testified in support of HB 5059. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5059, but did not wish to speak: Randy Barnhart, representing Southern Glazers Wine and Spirits. Megan Jackson, representing Pernod Ricard. Sam Awdish, representing Wes Brands. Rob Elhenicky, representing Diageo. Dennis Weiss, representing Weiss Distilling. Jim Moran, representing Luxco Distilling. Brian Pizzuti, representing RNDC Distributing. Andy Deloney, representing the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). David Martin, representing the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.