to adopt the meeting minutes from August 21, 2025.
Representative Martin moved to adopt the meeting minutes from August 21, 2025. There being no objection, the motion prevailed with unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4160 before the committee: HB 4160 (Rep. Johnsen) A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled "Administrative procedures act of 1969," by amending sections 32 and 45 (MCL 24.232 and 24.245), as amended by 2023 PA 104. Representative Johnson, Mike Witkowski, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association, and Tim Langholz, representing the National Federation of Independent Business testified in support of HB 4160. Questions and discussions followed. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4160, but did not wish to speak: Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. Jacob Manning, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Adam Majestic, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce. Mike Alaimo, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Sonny Koch, representing Americans for Prosperity. Alexander Morris, representing the Michigan Bankers Association. Michael Van Beek, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4160, but did not wish to speak: Bee Friedlander, representing Attorneys for Animals. The Chair laid HB 4279 before the committee: HB 4279 (Rep. Jaime Greene) A bill to create a Michigan Army National Guard and Air National Guard apprenticeship program; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.