to adopt the meeting minutes from April 14, 2026.
Representative Alexander moved to adopt the meeting minutes from April 14, 2026. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4644 before the committee: HB 4644 (Rep. St. Germaine) A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," by amending section 657a (MCL 257.657a), as amended by 2018 PA 139. Representative St. Germaine testified in support of HB 4644. Questions and discussions followed. Ed Noyla, representing the County Road Association, testified with a neutral position on HB 4644. Questions and discussions followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4644, but did not wish to speak: John LaMacchia, representing the Michigan Municipal League. The Chair laid HB 5726 before the committee: HB 5726 (Rep. Koleszar) A bill to amend 1909 PA 283, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, and add to the laws relating to the establishment, opening, discontinuing, vacating, closing, altering, improvement, maintenance, and use of the public highways and private roads; the condemnation of property and gravel therefor; the building, repairing and preservation of bridges; maintaining public access to waterways under certain conditions; setting and protecting shade trees, drainage, and cutting weeds and brush within this state; providing for the election or appointment and defining the powers, duties, and compensation of state, county, township, and district highway officials; and to prescribe penalties and provide remedies," by amending section 2 (MCL 225.2). Representative Koleszar testified in support of HB 5726. Questions and discussions followed. Harmony Lloyd, representing SMART Bus and the Michigan Public Transportation Association, testified in support of HB 5726. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 5726, but did not wish to speak: Ross Gavin, representing the Michigan Environmental Council. Nikki Hartley, representing SEMCOG. Brian Shoaf, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. John Dulmes, representing the Michigan Public Transportation Association. There being no further business before the committee, Chair Outman adjourned the meeting at 12:45 PM. Representative Pat Outman, Chair Melissa Sweet Committee Clerk msweet@house.mi.gov