to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2026.
Representative Steele moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 22, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid SB 382 and SB 383 before the committee: SB 382 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to create a financial aid program for certain residents of this state who attend certain postsecondary educational institutions in this state; to provide for the administration of the financial aid program; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. SB 383 (Sen. Anthony) A bill to create a financial aid program for certain residents of this state who attend certain occupational training programs in this state; to provide for the administration of the financial aid program; to provide for the promulgation of rules; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state officers and entities. Senator Anthony testified in support of SB 382 and SB 383. Questions and discussions followed. Sarah Szurpicki, representing the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, testified in support of SB 382 and SB 383. Questions and discussions followed. Kevin Stotts and Jeremy Hendges, representing TalentFirst, testified in support of SB 382 and SB 383. Questions and discussions followed. Brandy Johnson, representing the Michigan Community College Association, testified in support of SB 382 and SB 383. Questions and discussions followed. Perry Zielack, representing the House Fiscal Agency, approached to answer questions from committee members. Steve Leidel, representing Business Leaders for Michigan, testified in support of SB 382 and SB 383. The following people submitted a card in support of SB 382 and SB 383, but did not wish to speak: Christopher Germain, representing the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Elizabeth Kutter, representing the Michigan Health and Hospital Association. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. The Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Ryan Fewins-Bliss, representing the Michigan College Access Network. Alexandra Stamm, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. Christine Simon, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. The Chair laid HB 4551 before the committee: HB 4551 (Rep. Mueller) A bill to amend 1965 PA 203, entitled "Michigan commission on law enforcement standards act," by amending section 3 (MCL 28.603), as amended by 2016 PA 289. Representative Mueller testified in support of HB 4551. Una Jakupovic, representing the House Fiscal Agency, joined to answer questions from committee members. Questions and discussions followed. The Chair laid HB 5504, HB 5505 and HB 5663 before the committee: HB 5504 (Rep. Kelly) A bill to create the state digital service office; to require reports; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities. HB 5505 (Rep. Kuhn) A bill to create the digital oversight office; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, certain officials, and state agencies. HB 5663 (Rep. Maddock) A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled "The management and budget act," by amending sections 261e and 451a (MCL 18.1261e and 18.1451a), section 261e as added by 2020 PA 181 and section 451a as added by 1999 PA 8.