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The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Posthumus moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law” by amending sections 493a, 493b, 495, 509o, 509q, 509r, 509gg, and 509ii (MCL 168.493a, 168.493b, 168.495, 168.509o, 168.509q, 168.509r, 168.509gg, and 168.509ii), section 493a as amended and section 493b as added by 2023 PA 268, sections 495, 509o, 509q, 509r, and 509gg as amended by 2023 PA 258, and section 509ii as amended by 2023 PA 257, and by adding sections 15a and 496c.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5688 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5688, entitled
A bill to amend 1933 PA 167, entitled “General sales tax act,” by amending section 2d (MCL 205.52d), as added by 2019 PA 143.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the London family as evidence of our lasting esteem for his memory.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted by unanimous standing vote.
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Arbit and Tyrone Carter be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5227, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2512 (MCL 339.2512), as amended by 2024 PA 122.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Foreman Martus Schmaltz Xiong
Fox McFall Schriver Young
Frisbie
Nays—1
Carra
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5228, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2517 (MCL 339.2517), as amended by 2008 PA 91.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Foreman Martus Schmaltz Xiong
Fox McFall Schriver Young
Frisbie
Nays—1
Carra
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5229, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 2512d (MCL 339.2512d), as amended by 2016 PA 502.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Foreman Martus Schmaltz Xiong
Fox McFall Schriver Young
Frisbie
Nays—1
Carra
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5577, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 9, entitled “An act to describe, define, and officially adopt certain systems of coordinates for designating the position of points on or near the surface of the earth within this state,” by amending sections 1, 1a, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 (MCL 54.231, 54.231a, 54.233, 54.234, 54.236, 54.237, 54.238, and 54.239), sections 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 as amended and section 1a as added by 1988 PA 154; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Jocelyn Benson
SECRETARY OF STATE
The message was referred to the Clerk.
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The Speaker called the Speaker Pro Tempore to the Chair.
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. McFall and Brenda Carter be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4696, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled “Guardianship assistance act,” by amending section 2 (MCL 722.872), as amended by 2023 PA 69.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Farhat Martin Schriver Xiong
Fitzgerald Martus Schuette Young
Foreman
Nays—3
Carra DeSana Kelly
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4697, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 260, entitled “Guardianship assistance act,” by amending section 4 (MCL 722.874), as amended by 2023 PA 69.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Farhat Martin Schriver Xiong
Fitzgerald Martus Schuette Young
Foreman
Nays—3
Carra DeSana Kelly
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. BeGole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4471, entitled
A bill to amend 1851 PA 156, entitled “An act to define the powers and duties of the county boards of commissioners of the several counties, and to confer upon them certain local, administrative and legislative powers; and to prescribe penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act,” by amending section 12a (MCL 46.12a), as amended by 2017 PA 204.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Fairbairn MacDonell Roth Wozniak
Farhat Maddock Schmaltz Xiong
Fitzgerald Markkanen Schriver Young
Nays—4
Carra Dievendorf Morgan Wegela
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. BeGole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4901, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 17211 and 17603 (MCL 333.17211 and 333.17603), section 17211 as amended by 2017 PA 22 and section 17603 as added by 2008 PA 524.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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House Bill No. 5715, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled “An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 6 (MCL 408.476), as amended by 2012 PA 440.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Schmaltz moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5301 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5301, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 40113 (MCL 324.40113), as added by 1995 PA 57.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Meerman moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion prevailed and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. DeBoer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Pohutsky and Wilson be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5715, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 390, entitled “An act to regulate the time and manner of payment of wages and fringe benefits to employees; to prescribe rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and the powers and duties of the department of labor; to require keeping of records; to provide for settlement of disputes regarding wages and fringe benefits; to prohibit certain practices by employers; to prescribe penalties and remedies; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 6 (MCL 408.476), as amended by 2012 PA 440.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Fairbairn Maddock Roth Young
Farhat Markkanen Schmaltz
Nays—0
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4902 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4902, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by repealing section 18109 (MCL 333.18109).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Fairbairn Maddock Roth Young
Farhat Markkanen Schmaltz
Nays—0
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4903 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4903, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 18114 (MCL 333.18114), as added by 2019 PA 96.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Fairbairn Maddock Roth Young
Farhat Markkanen Schmaltz
Nays—0
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4904 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4904, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 18114 (MCL 333.18114), as added by 2019 PA 96; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Rep. Bollin moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Grant be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5619 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5619, entitled
A bill to make, supplement, adjust, and consolidate appropriations for various state departments and agencies, the judicial branch, and the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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“ Sec. 22s. (1) The general pupil support reserve fund is created as a separate account within the state school aid fund to fund programs described in section 35q and section 99h. It is the intent of the legislature that money in the general pupil support reserve fund will be used to support the above program for 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028.
(2) The state treasurer may receive money or other assets from any source for deposit into the general pupil support reserve fund. The state treasurer shall direct the investment of the general pupil support reserve fund. The state treasurer shall credit to the general pupil support reserve fund interest and earnings from general pupil support reserve fund investments.
(3) Money in the general pupil support reserve fund at the close of the fiscal year remains in the general pupil support reserve fund and does not lapse to the state school aid fund.
(4) The department of treasury is the administrator of the general pupil support reserve fund for auditing purposes.
(5) Money available in the general pupil support reserve fund must not be expended without a specific appropriation.
(6) For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026 2027 only, $1,800,000.00 $9,400,000.00 from the general fund is deposited into the general pupil support reserve fund. ”.
2. Amend page 233, following line 16, by inserting:
“ (10) In addition to the state school aid pupil support reserve fund money appropriated in section 11 and in addition to the state school aid fund money appropriated in subsection (1), there is appropriated for 2026-2027 the amount necessary from the state school aid pupil support reserve fund to fully fund the allocations under this subsection. The department shall make payments to districts in an amount equal to $2,500.00 per pupil in grade 3 who scored “not proficient” on the state English language arts test in the 2025-2026 school year and, with the consent of the pupil’s parent or legal guardian, was not promoted to grade 4 in the 2026-2027 school year. Funds received under this subsection must be used by districts to help pupils retained in grade 3 to become proficient in English language arts. Nothing in this subsection requires a district to retain a pupil who scored “not proficient” on the state English language arts test.
(11) In addition to the general pupil support reserve fund money appropriated in section 11 and in addition to the funds appropriated in subsections (1) and (10), there is appropriated for 2026-2027 the amount necessary from the general pupil support reserve fund to fully fund the allocations under this subsection. The department shall make payments to nonpublic schools in an amount equal to $2,500.00 per pupil in grade 3 who scored “not proficient” on the state English language arts test in the 2025-2026 school year and, with the consent of the pupil’s parent or legal guardian, was not promoted to grade 4 in the 2026-2027 school year. Funds received under this subsection must be used by nonpublic schools to help pupils retained in grade 3 to become proficient in English language arts. Nothing in this subsection requires a nonpublic school to retain a pupil who scored “not proficient” on the state English language arts test. ”.
The motion was seconded and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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House Bill No. 5426, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2023 PA 22.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Bierlein moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5514 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5514, entitled
A bill to prohibit youth transportation companies from using certain restraints while transporting youths to certain qualified residential treatment programs; to provide exceptions; to provide civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Posthumus moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to prohibit youth transportation companies from using certain restraints while transporting youths to certain youth residential treatment programs; to provide exceptions; to provide civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5719 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5719, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 203, entitled “Prosecuting attorneys coordinating office act of 1972,” by amending sections 2, 3, and 4 (MCL 49.102, 49.103, and 49.104).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Dievendorf McFall Puri Xiong
Farhat McKinney Rheingans Young
Fitzgerald
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4733 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4733, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 48721 (MCL 324.48721), as amended by 2018 PA 529.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Carter, T. McFall Price Wegela
Foreman Miller Puri Weiss
Grant Myers-Phillips Rheingans Wooden
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5836 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5836, entitled
A bill to amend 2003 PA 225, entitled “An act to designate January 30 of each year as Fred Korematsu Day, March 31 of each year as Cesar E. Chavez Day, July 14 of each year as President Gerald R. Ford Day, and July 30 of each year as Henry Ford Day,” (MCL 435.301 to 435.304) by amending the title, as amended by 2023 PA 32; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Whereas, The Autistic Self Advocacy Network emphasizes that acceptance—rather than mere awareness—is essential to ensuring that individuals with autism are valued, included, and supported in all aspects of society; and
Whereas, Individuals with autism, along with their families, caregivers, educators, and advocates, work tirelessly to overcome challenges and build supportive environments that allow all people to thrive; and
Whereas, Increased public awareness and acceptance of autism helps reduce stigma, improve access to services, and foster a more inclusive society for all residents of Michigan; and
Whereas, The observance of Autism Acceptance Day provides an opportunity to celebrate neurodiversity, uplift the voices of individuals with autism, and reaffirm our commitment to equity and inclusion; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare April 23, 2026, as Autism Acceptance Day in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we encourage all residents of this state to recognize this day by promoting acceptance, inclusion, and understanding of individuals with autism and their families.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4708, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 362, entitled “Michigan marina and boatyard storage lien act,” by amending section 5 (MCL 570.375), as amended by 2016 PA 286.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Nays—13
Brixie Grant Morgan Wegela
Dievendorf Hope Pohutsky Wilson
Fitzgerald McKinney Puri Young
Foreman
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5308, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending section 80124a (MCL 324.80124a), as amended by 2005 PA 271.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Fairbairn Markkanen Rogers Xiong
Farhat Martin Roth Young
Fitzgerald
Nays—1
Carra
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5388, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 224d (MCL 750.224d), as amended by 2018 PA 98.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Coffia Longjohn Pohutsky Wilson
Conlin MacDonell Price Wooden
Dievendorf Martus Puri Xiong
Edwards McFall Rheingans Young
Farhat
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5515, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 227 (MCL 750.227), as amended by 1986 PA 8.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Edwards Martus Puri Xiong
Farhat McFall Rheingans Young
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Coffia be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5425, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 295, entitled “Sex offenders registration act,” (MCL 28.721 to 28.730) by adding section 5d.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Rep. Weiss, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I strongly believe that we should do everything in our power to protect children and hold pedophiles accountable. However, HBs 5425 and 26 have several issues as written--they are unconstitutionally vague and broad and will end up costing our state more money in legal fees. Michigan’s SORA has been held constitutionally flawed in numerous court decisions, and this bill package adds to its already onerous registration requirements. Additionally, many people on the sex offender list may be on there because of a charge of, for example, public urination. This charge, under this bill, could potentially prevent them from gaining employment at any employer that serves children, even McDonalds. This bill therefore, while well intentioned, could end up hurting families.”
Rep. Wilson, having reserved the right to explain his protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
This Bill Package is not specific enough to the many different types of conviction vote for in its current form.”
Rep. Myers-Phillips having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I fully support protecting our children and believe in aggressively prosecuting all who harm our children. However, HB 5425-26 casts too wide a net and would place lifelong restrictions on employment on individuals who are not sexual predators, but may have been convicted of a misdemeanor for an offense such as urinating in public, etc. This may also unknowingly punish minors who have engaged in mutual consensual activity; there is a long and at times discriminatory impact on the latter. Last, the definition of prohibited places of employment is so broad that it may be unconstitutionally vague and broad or impractical to enforce.”
House Bill No. 5426, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 11b of chapter XVII (MCL 777.11b), as amended by 2023 PA 22.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Announcements by the Clerk
Pursuant to Rule 40(4), Rep. Longjohn requested his name be removed as co-sponsor of House Bill No. 5927 on April 30, 2026.
Pursuant to Rule 40(4), Rep. Paiz requested her name be removed as co-sponsor of House Bill No. 5927 on April 30, 2026.
Pursuant to Rule 40(4), Rep. Price requested her name be removed as co-sponsor of House Bill No. 5927 on April 30, 2026.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 4556, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code” by amending section 1279g (MCL 380.1279g), as amended by 2016 PA 170.
(The bill was received from the Senate on April 22, with substitute (S-3), title amendment and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 30, p. 433.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-3) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-3) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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Fairbairn Martin Schmaltz Young
Farhat
Nays—0
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title as amended.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 4557, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979” by amending sections 22p and 104c (MCL 388.1622p and 388.1704c), section 22p as amended by 2024 PA 120 and section 104c as amended by 2021 PA 48; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
(The bill was received from the Senate on April 22, with substitute (S-1), title amendment and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 30, p. 434.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Rules,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Outman moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Messages from the Senate
The Speaker laid before the House
House Bill No. 4694, entitled
A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled “Recreational authorities act” by amending sections 5, 7, 9, 11, and 21 (MCL 123.1135, 123.1137, 123.1139, 123.1141, and 123.1151), sections 5 and 21 as amended by 2003 PA 135 and section 11 as amended by 2016 PA 173, and by adding section 10.
(The bill was received from the Senate on April 30, with substitute (S-1), title amendment and immediate effect given by the Senate, consideration of which, under the rules, was postponed until today, see House Journal No. 34, p. 559.)
The question being on concurring in the substitute (S-1) made to the bill by the Senate,
The substitute (S-1) was concurred in, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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Fitzgerald Martin Schmaltz Xiong
Foreman Martus Schriver Young
Fox McFall Schuette
Nays—2
Carra DeSana
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title as amended.
The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5281, entitled
A bill to regulate third-party litigation funding transactions; to require disclosures in those transactions; to establish the responsibilities of litigation funding companies and of attorneys; to require registration of litigation funding companies; to impose fees; to provide for the powers and duties of state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe civil fines and to provide remedies; and to require and allow the promulgation of rules.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Dievendorf McKinney Rheingans Xiong
Farhat Mentzer Rogers Young
Fitzgerald
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5644 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5644, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending sections 19a, 675, 803d, and 803h (MCL 257.19a, 257.675, 257.803d, and 257.803h), section 19a as amended by 2002 PA 618, section 675 as amended by 2018 PA 179, and sections 803d and 803h as amended by 2018 PA 62.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Fitzgerald Martus Schriver Young
Foreman
Nays—0
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5710 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5710, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending sections 6a, 6l, 6m, and 6t (MCL 460.6a, 460.6l, 460.6m, and 460.6t), sections 6a, 6m, and 6t as amended by 2023 PA 231 and section 6l as amended by 2016 PA 341; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Farhat McKinney Rogers Xiong
Fitzgerald Mentzer Scott Young
Foreman Miller Skaggs
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5711 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5711, entitled
A bill to amend 2008 PA 295, entitled “Clean and renewable energy and energy waste reduction act,” by amending the title and sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 75, 77, 83, 87, 101, 173, and 191 (MCL 460.1001, 460.1003, 460.1007, 460.1009, 460.1011, 460.1075, 460.1077, 460.1083, 460.1087, 460.1101, 460.1173, and 460.1191), the title and sections 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, 173, and 191 as amended and section 101 as added by 2023 PA 235, sections 75 and 77 as amended by 2023 PA 229, and sections 83 and 87 as amended by 2016 PA 342; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Resolved, That the members of this legislative body encourage all Michiganders to use this week as an
opportunity to celebrate Junior Achievement for its unwavering commitment to providing vital learning
opportunities for the youth of Michigan to strengthen their financial literacy. We celebrate financial literacy
and the organization’s continued work with the state’s youth.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
The resolution was adopted.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 4551, entitled
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.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Farhat McKinney Rogers Xiong
Fitzgerald Mentzer Scott Young
Foreman
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4839, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 109z.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Rep. Cavitt introduced
House Bill No. 5973, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending section 30 (MCL 206.30), as
amended by 2025 PA 24.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5331, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by
adding section 261g.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Dievendorf Martus Rheingans Xiong
Edwards McFall Rogers Young
Farhat
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5329, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by
adding section 261g.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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(a) House Resolution No. 258 of 2026.
(b) House Resolution No. 284 of 2026.
The motion did not prevail and the substitute (H-1) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not
voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
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The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore DeBoyer to the Chair.
The question being on the adoption of the resolution,
Rep. Posthumus demanded the yeas and nays.
The demand was supported.
The resolution was adopted, a majority of the members present voting therefor, by yeas and nays,
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2. Amend page 13, following line 6, by inserting:
“ (f) $63,800,000.00 of advance refunding that was part of the 2026 revenue and refunding bonds, series I, issued by the state building authority in July 2026. ”.
The motion prevailed and the amendments were adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. BeGole moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. BeGole moved that House Bill No. 5636 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5636, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 123.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Dievendorf MacDonell Robinson Wortz
Fairbairn Maddock Rogers Wozniak
Farhat Markkanen Schmaltz Xiong
Fitzgerald Martin Schriver Young
Nays—0
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. BeGole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4935, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 16601 (MCL 333.16601), as amended by 2018 PA 463, and by adding sections 16187b and 16611a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Fitzgerald Martin
Nays—10
Bruck Hoskins Skaggs Wegela
Carra Price Steckloff Weiss
Foreman Rheingans
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. BeGole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4779, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 20187.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Nays—8
Bruck DeSana Maddock Paquette
Carra Kelly Meerman Steele
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. BeGole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. BeGole moved that House Bill No. 5797 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5797, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 94, entitled “The state school aid act of 1979,” by amending section 101 (MCL 388.1701), as amended by 2025 PA 15.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. BeGole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. MacDonell be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. BeGole moved that House Bill No. 5744 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5744, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 234g.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. BeGole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Lightner, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
My no vote is due to not giving justice for multiple victims, nor adding consecutive sentencing.”
Rep. BeGole moved that House Bill No. 5745 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5745, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16m (MCL 777.16m), as amended by 2023 PA 200.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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The House agreed to the title as amended.
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. BeGole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Lightner, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
My no vote is due to not giving justice for multiple victims, nor adding consecutive sentencing. There is no consideration for victims and judicial sentencing.”
Rep. BeGole moved that Senate Bill No. 729 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 729, entitled
A bill to amend 1964 PA 183, entitled “An act creating the state building authority with power to acquire, construct, furnish, equip, own, improve, enlarge, operate, mortgage, and maintain facilities for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to act as a developer or co-owner of facilities as a condominium project for the use of the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the execution of leases pertaining to those facilities by the building authority with the state or any of its agencies; to authorize the payment of true rentals by the state; to provide for the issuance of revenue obligations by the building authority to be paid from the true rentals to be paid by the state and other resources and security provided for and pledged by the building authority; to authorize the creation of funds; to authorize the conveyance of lands by the state or any of its agencies for the purposes authorized in this act; to authorize the appointment of a trustee for bondholders; to permit remedies for the benefit of parties in interest; to provide for other powers and duties of the authority; and to provide for other matters in relation to the authority and its obligations,” by amending section 8 (MCL 830.418), as amended by 2024 PA 228.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Byrnes, Herzberg, Weiss and Wilson be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5504, entitled
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.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Jaime Greene moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5505, entitled
A bill to create the digital oversight office; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, certain officials, and state agencies.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Jaime Greene moved to substitute (H-1) the bill.
The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-1) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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The motion prevailed.
Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Miller be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Whitsett entered the House Chambers.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5879 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5879, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 3, entitled “An act to provide for the regulation and control of public and certain private utilities and other services affected with a public interest within this state; to provide for alternative energy suppliers and certain providers of electric vehicle charging services; to provide for licensing; to include municipally owned utilities and other providers of energy under certain provisions of this act; to create a public service commission and to prescribe and define its powers and duties; to abolish the Michigan public utilities commission and to confer the powers and duties vested by law on the public service commission; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to provide for the continuance, transfer, and completion of certain matters and proceedings; to abolish automatic adjustment clauses; to prohibit certain rate increases without notice and hearing; to qualify residential energy conservation programs permitted under state law for certain federal exemption; to create a fund; to encourage the utilization of resource recovery facilities; to prohibit certain acts and practices of providers of energy; to allow for the securitization of stranded costs; to reduce rates; to provide for appeals; to provide appropriations; to declare the effect and purpose of this act; to prescribe remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 6a (MCL 460.6a), as amended by 2023 PA 231.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Edwards MacDonell Price Wooden
Farhat Martus Puri Xiong
Fitzgerald McFall Rheingans Young
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5878 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5878, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 19 (MCL 211.19), as amended by 2023 PA 176, and by adding section 9q.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Farhat McFall Rheingans Xiong
Fitzgerald McKinney Rogers Young
Foreman
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5877 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5877, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending section 3912 (MCL 700.3912).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Edwards Martus Rheingans Xiong
Farhat McFall Rogers Young
Fitzgerald McKinney
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5876 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5876, entitled
A bill to amend 1941 PA 122, entitled “An act to establish the revenue collection duties of the department of treasury; to prescribe its powers and duties as the revenue collection agency of this state; to prescribe certain powers and duties of the state treasurer; to establish the collection duties of certain other state departments for money or accounts owed to this state; to regulate the importation, stamping, and disposition of certain tobacco products; to provide for the transfer of powers and duties now vested in certain other state boards, commissions, departments, and offices; to prescribe certain duties of and require certain reports from the department of treasury; to provide procedures for the payment, administration, audit, assessment, levy of interests or penalties on, and appeals of taxes and tax liability; to prescribe its powers and duties if an agreement to act as agent for a city to administer, collect, and enforce the city income tax act on behalf of a city is entered into with any city; to provide an appropriation; to abolish the state board of tax administration; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to declare the effect of this act,” by amending section 21 (MCL 205.21), as amended by 2017 PA 215.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Edwards Martus Rheingans Xiong
Farhat McFall Rogers Young
Fitzgerald McKinney
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5875 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5875, entitled
A bill to amend 2018 PA 57, entitled “Recodified tax increment financing act,” by amending section 228a (MCL 125.4228a).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Edwards Martus Rheingans Xiong
Farhat McFall Rogers Young
Fitzgerald McKinney
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5874 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5874, entitled
A bill to repeal 1993 PA 330, entitled “State real estate transfer tax act,” (MCL 207.521 to 207.537).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Edwards Martus Rheingans Xiong
Farhat McFall Rogers Young
Fitzgerald McKinney
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5873 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5873, entitled
A bill to repeal 1993 PA 331, entitled “State education tax act,” (MCL 211.901 to 211.906).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Edwards Martus Rheingans Xiong
Farhat McFall Rogers Young
Fitzgerald McKinney
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5872 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5872, entitled
A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled “The general property tax act,” by amending section 27a (MCL 211.27a), as amended by 2016 PA 375.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Senate Bill No. 304, entitled
A bill to amend 1899 LA 437, entitled “An act to vacate the Township of Holmes and Village of Mackinac in Mackinac County, State of Michigan, and to Incorporate the City of Mackinac Island in said Mackinac County,” by amending section 1 of chapter IX and section 1 of chapter XVI; and to provide for a referendum.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Senate Bill No. 304, entitled
A bill to amend 1899 LA 437, entitled “An act to vacate the Township of Holmes and Village of Mackinac in Mackinac County, State of Michigan, and to Incorporate the City of Mackinac Island in said Mackinac County,” by amending section 1 of chapter IX and section 1 of chapter XVI; and to provide for a referendum.
Was read a third time and passed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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Nays—16
Aragona Carra Hoadley Robinson
BeGole DeBoyer Kuhn Roth
Beson Green, P. Neyer Schuette
Bruck Harris Paquette Woolford
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5552, entitled
A bill to amend 1966 PA 326, entitled “An act to regulate the rate of interest of money; to provide exceptions; to prescribe the rights of parties; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts,” by amending section 1c (MCL 438.31c), as amended by 1990 PA 94.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Coffia Longjohn Pohutsky Wortz
Dievendorf MacDonell
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. BeGole moved that Rep. Outman be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 5150, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16204, 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and 18709 (MCL 333.16204, 333.16344, 333.18701, 333.18703, 333.18707, and 333.18709), section 16204 as amended by 2005 PA 273 and sections 16344, 18701, 18703, 18707, and 18709 as added by 2004 PA 3, and by adding sections 18710 and 18712.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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House Bill No. 5717, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending section 373 (MCL 168.373).
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Carra moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved to reconsider the vote by which the House adopted the substitute (H-2) offered by Rep. Carra.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the adoption of the substitute (H-2) offered by Rep. Carra,
The substitute (H-2) was not adopted, a majority of the members serving not voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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A bill to require the attorney general to submit reports related to certain litigation to certain committees of
the legislature; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to
provide sanctions for failing to submit the reports; and to provide for remedies.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Point of Order
Rep. Fitzgerald requested a ruling of the Chair on since the bill has nothing to do with current leadership or
personalities whether the comments were in line with the bill.
The Chair ruled that the Representative should keep their comments germane to the bill and avoid
personalities.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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Glanville Mentzer Scott
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4644 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4644, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 657a
(MCL 257.657a), as amended by 2018 PA 139.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Dievendorf Longjohn
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5682 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5682, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,”
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 43530.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Joint Resolution U, entitled
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 21 of
article V and section 5 of article VIII, to modify the nominating process for the secretary of state and attorney
general, to provide for gubernatorial appointment of the members of the governing boards of the University
of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University by and with the advice and consent of
the senate, to limit the terms of university board members, and to establish certain eligibility requirements
for membership on those university governing boards, including a requirement that the university boards be
bipartisan.
Was read a third time and not adopted, 2/3 of the members serving not voting therefor, by yeas and nays,
as follows:


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Coffia Koleszar Pohutsky Wilson
Conlin Liberati Prestin Witwer
DeSana Longjohn Price Wooden
Dievendorf MacDonell Puri Xiong
Edwards Martus Rheingans Young
Farhat McFall
In The Chair: Smit
House Bill No. 5739, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 5410
and 5423 (MCL 700.5410 and 700.5423), as amended by 2012 PA 173.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Fitzgerald Martus
Nays—0
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5740, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending
sections 5106, 5314, and 5319 (MCL 700.5106, 700.5314, and 700.5319), section 5106 as amended by
2017 PA 136, section 5314 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section 5319 as added by 2012 PA 173.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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consideration of House Bill No. 5813.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The bill was placed on the order of Second Reading of Bills.
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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Farhat be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5831, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” by amending section 543f
(MCL 750.543f), as amended by 2014 PA 23.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Carter, T. Hoskins Pohutsky Weiss
Coffia Longjohn Price Wilson
DeSana MacDonell Puri Young
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5810, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding
section 1278e.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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therefor.
Rep. Woolford moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5520 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5520, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1280f
(MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2024 PA 146.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Foreman
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4466 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4466, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 16221 and 16226
(MCL 333.16221 and 333.16226), as amended by 2023 PA 209.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Foreman McKinney Scott Young
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4467 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4467, entitled
A bill to prohibit chemical and surgical mutilation of minors; to provide remedies; and to provide for the
powers of certain state officers and entities.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Foreman McKinney Scott Young
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 4468 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4468, entitled
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled “The insurance code of 1956,” (MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by
adding section 3406ww.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Foreman McKinney Scott Young
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 6013 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6013, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 14n.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Foreman McKinney Scott Young
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5812 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5812, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 14o.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Foreman McKinney Scott Young
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5813 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5813, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding
section 106c.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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discouraged. May Your grace be evident in our homes, our institutions, and our public life.
In Your heavenly holy Name we pray Amen.”
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Rep. BeGole moved that Reps. Arbit and Whitsett be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5536, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending
sections 30301, 30307, and 30308 (MCL 324.30301, 324.30307, and 324.30308), sections 30301 and 30307
as amended by 2018 PA 631 and section 30308 as added by 1995 PA 59.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Farhat Martus Rheingans Xiong
Fitzgerald McFall Rogers Young
Foreman McKinney Scott
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5557, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending
section 5503 (MCL 324.5503).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Farhat McFall Rogers Xiong
Fitzgerald McKinney Scott Young
Foreman Mentzer
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5501, entitled
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act,” by amending
section 30311d (MCL 324.30311d), as amended by 2013 PA 98.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled “Natural resources and environmental protection act” by amending
sections 30311b and 30311d (MCL 324.30311b and 324.30311d), section 30311b as added by 2009 PA 120
and section 30311d as amended by 2013 PA 98, and by adding section 30311e.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. BeGole moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5498, entitled
A bill to require certain agencies to designate certain employees to certain positions to manage the issuance
of permits.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Tate be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5755 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5755, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” (MCL 18.1101 to 18.1594) by
adding section 274.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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already posted online via departments. This information is already readily available online via a simple web
search. It’s wasteful to require DTMB to design and maintain this site.”
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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Glanville be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5574 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5574, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding
section 409c.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
While I am absolutely sympathetic to the need of first responders to do their job, the legislation before us
fails to protect people’s constitutionally protected activities, most notably the right to monitor and record a
public official. I am fully open to a policy that provides first responders with appropriate protections while
also protecting people’s individual rights.”
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5575 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5575, entitled
A bill to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled “The Michigan penal code,” (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding
section 409d.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
While I am absolutely sympathetic to the need of first responders to do their job, the legislation before us
fails to protect people’s constitutionally protected activities, most notably the right to monitor and record a
public official. I am fully open to a policy that provides first responders with appropriate protections while
also protecting people’s individual rights.”
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5576 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5576, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 16t of
chapter XVII (MCL 777.16t), as amended by 2018 PA 528.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
While I am absolutely sympathetic to the need of first responders to do their job, the legislation before us
fails to protect people’s constitutionally protected activities, most notably the right to monitor and record a
public official. I am fully open to a policy that provides first responders with appropriate protections while
also protecting people’s individual rights.”
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5815 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5815, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending section 61
(MCL 24.261), as amended by 1982 PA 413.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Grant Miller
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5816 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5816, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending sections 79
and 106 (MCL 24.279 and 24.306).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5817 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5817, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending sections 39
and 45 (MCL 24.239 and 24.245), section 39 as amended by 2011 PA 239 and section 45 as amended by
2023 PA 104, and by adding sections 47a and 67c.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5818 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5818, entitled
A bill to amend 1969 PA 306, entitled “Administrative procedures act of 1969,” by amending sections 3, 5,
33, 44, 46, 47, and 52 (MCL 24.203, 24.205, 24.233, 24.244, 24.246, 24.247, and 24.252), section 3 as
amended by 2022 PA 221, section 5 as amended by 2016 PA 513, sections 33, 44, and 47 as amended by
2024 PA 9, section 46 as amended by 2006 PA 247, and section 52 as amended by 2004 PA 491, and by
adding sections 67, 67a, and 67b; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 320a (MCL 257.320a), as amended by 2023 PA 39.
The bill was read a second time.
Rep. DeBoyer moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Brenda Carter be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5510, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” by amending section 1 of chapter XI (MCL 771.1), as amended by 2019 PA 165.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Fairbairn Martin Roth Wozniak
Farhat Martus Schmaltz Young
Fitzgerald McFall
Nays—3
Foreman Maddock Xiong
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5511, entitled
A bill to amend 1927 PA 175, entitled “The code of criminal procedure,” (MCL 760.1 to 777.69) by adding section 1a to chapter XI.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Fairbairn Markkanen Rogers Wozniak
Farhat Martin Roth Young
Fitzgerald Martus Schmaltz
Nays—2
Maddock Xiong
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5472, entitled
A bill to amend 1993 PA 327, entitled “Tobacco products tax act,” by amending section 6 (MCL 205.426), as amended by 2022 PA 171.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Coffia MacDonell Price Wilson
Dievendorf McFall Puri Wooden
Edwards McKinney Rheingans Xiong
Foreman Mentzer Scott Young
Glanville Miller Skaggs
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5932, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 11a.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5933, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 125.1511).
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. DeBoer moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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Byrnes Koleszar Price Tsernoglou
Dievendorf McKinney Puri Wegela
Edwards Mentzer Rogers Xiong
Foreman Miller Scott Young
Grant Myers-Phillips
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5934, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 125.1511).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Grant Miller
In The Chair: Smit
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Posthumus moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 11c.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5935, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,” by amending section 11 (MCL 125.1511).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Foreman Miller Scott Young
In The Chair: Smit
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Posthumus moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act” (MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 11b.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 240, entitled
A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled “Michigan election law,” by amending sections 362 and 370 (MCL 168.362 and 168.370), section 362 as amended by 1980 PA 112 and section 370 as amended by 2022 PA 104.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Fitzgerald Martus Schmaltz Young
Foreman
Nays—0
In The Chair: Smit
Pursuant to Joint Rule 20, the full title of the act shall be inserted to read as follows:
“An act to reorganize, consolidate, and add to the election laws; to provide for election officials and prescribe their powers and duties; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, state agencies, and state and local officials and employees; to provide for the nomination and election of candidates for public office; to provide for the resignation, removal, and recall of certain public officers; to provide for the filling of vacancies in public office; to provide for and regulate primaries and elections; to provide for the purity of elections; to guard against the abuse of the elective franchise; to define violations of this act; to provide appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; and to repeal certain acts and all other acts inconsistent with this act,”
The House agreed to the full title.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 241, entitled
A bill to amend 1909 PA 278, entitled “The home rule village act,” (MCL 78.1 to 78.28) by adding section 24e.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.
Reps. Weiss, Koleszar, Price, Morgan, Longjohn, Wilson, Wegela and Myers-Phillips introduced
House Bill No. 6075, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 431, entitled “The management and budget act,” by amending section 367b (MCL 18.1367b), as amended by 2020 PA 157.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
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Rep. Lightner entered the House Chambers.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5819, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2024 PA 146.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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DeSana Longjohn Price Witwer
Dievendorf MacDonell Puri Wooden
Edwards Martus Rheingans Xiong
Farhat McFall Rogers Young
Fitzgerald McKinney
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5820, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1531e (MCL 380.1531e), as added by 2024 PA 147.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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DeSana Longjohn Price Witwer
Dievendorf MacDonell Puri Wooden
Edwards Martus Rheingans Xiong
Farhat McFall Rogers Young
Fitzgerald McKinney
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5821, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1280f (MCL 380.1280f), as amended by 2024 PA 146.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Amen.”
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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Reps. Arbit, Edwards and Farhat be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Posthumus moved that Rep. Whitsett be excused from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5570, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,”
(MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 4i.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act”
(MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 4j.
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Senate Bill No. 301, entitled
A bill to amend 1967 PA 281, entitled “Income tax act of 1967,” by amending sections 30 and 623
(MCL 206.30 and 206.623), section 30 as amended by 2025 PA 24 and section 623 as amended by
2021 PA 135, and by adding sections 279 and 679.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Rheingans, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the
following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
I voted no on SB 301 because I believe that ALL employees deserve 12 weeks of paid leave for medical
and family issues, not only employees who donate organs.”
House Bill No. 5123, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled “Uniform video services local franchise act,” by amending section 1
(MCL 484.3301).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Foreman Miller Skaggs Xiong
Glanville Myers-Phillips Steckloff Young
Grant Paiz Steele
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5124, entitled
A bill to amend 2006 PA 480, entitled “Uniform video services local franchise act,” by amending
section 12 (MCL 484.3312).
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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DeSana McKinney Schriver Weiss
Dievendorf Miller Scott Young
Foreman Myers-Phillips Steckloff
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5995, entitled
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled “Michigan vehicle code,” by amending section 320a
(MCL 257.320a), as amended by 2023 PA 39.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Foreman Martus Schriver Young
Fox McFall
Nays—0
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5571, entitled
A bill to amend 1972 PA 230, entitled “Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act,”
(MCL 125.1501 to 125.1531) by adding section 4j.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays
as follows:


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Sincerely,
Jocelyn Benson
Secretary of State
Lashana Threlkeld, Departmental Supervisor
Office of the Great Seal
The communications were referred to the Clerk.
The Speaker Pro Tempore resumed the Chair.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5081, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1253.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Carter, T. Hope Paiz Tsernoglou
Conlin Hoskins Pohutsky Wegela
DeSana Koleszar Price Wilson
Dievendorf MacDonell Puri Wooden
Edwards McFall Rheingans Young
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5646, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531k.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Carra Wegela
In The Chair: Smit
The question being on agreeing to the title of the bill,
Rep. Posthumus moved to amend the title to read as follows:
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531 l .
The motion prevailed.
The House agreed to the title as amended.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5697, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” (MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1531k.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Rep. Koleszar moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
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Rep. Posthumus moved that Rep. Phil Green be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5957 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5957, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1531 (MCL 380.1531), as amended by 2023 PA 110.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Fairbairn Markkanen Roth Young
Farhat
Nays—0
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 6016 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 6016, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled “The revised school code,” by amending section 1531i (MCL 380.1531i), as amended by 2024 PA 49.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Edwards Maddock Rogers Xiong
Fairbairn Markkanen Roth Young
Farhat
Nays—0
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
The Speaker Pro Tempore called Associate Speaker Pro Tempore VanderWall to the Chair.
House Bill No. 5989, entitled
A bill to amend 2001 PA 142, entitled “Michigan memorial highway act,” (MCL 250.1001 to 250.2092) by adding section 126.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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House Bill No. 6118, entitled
A bill to regulate certain health facility acquisitions and mergers; to require certain approvals from the hospital cost review board; to impose a tax on certain health facility acquisitions and mergers; to provide for the levy, collection, and administration of the tax; to provide for the distribution of the proceeds of the tax; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prescribe civil sanctions and provide remedies; and to provide for the promulgation of rules.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Reps. Aragona, Harris and DeBoyer introduced
House Bill No. 6119, entitled
A bill to amend 1984 PA 274, entitled “Michigan antitrust reform act,” by amending section 4a (MCL 445.774a), as added by 1987 PA 243.
The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5931, entitled
A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 12606a (MCL 333.12606a), as amended by 2023 PA 318.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 10h.
Was read a second time, and the question being on the adoption of the proposed substitute (H-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Government Operations,
The substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Woolford moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
House Bill No. 5145, entitled
A bill to amend 1939 PA 280, entitled “The social welfare act,” (MCL 400.1 to 400.119b) by adding section 10h.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Fitzgerald McKinney Rogers Young
Foreman
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Fitzgerald moved that Rep. Weiss be excused temporarily from today’s session.
The motion prevailed.
House Bill No. 4727, entitled
A bill to amend 1998 PA 386, entitled “Estates and protected individuals code,” by amending sections 5106, 5313, and 5409 (MCL 700.5106, 700.5313, and 700.5409), section 5106 as amended by 2017 PA 136, section 5313 as amended by 2024 PA 1, and section 5409 as amended by 2000 PA 463.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Farhat Markkanen Rogers Xiong
Fitzgerald Martin Roth Young
Foreman Martus
Nays—4
Carra DeSana Kelly Wegela
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4728, entitled
A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled “Occupational code,” by amending section 303a (MCL 339.303a), as amended by 2014 PA 265, and by adding article 14A.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 4729, entitled
A bill to amend 1974 PA 258, entitled “Mental health code,” by amending section 628 (MCL 330.1628), as amended by 1995 PA 290.
The bill was read a third time.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
Rep. Schriver moved to substitute (H-2) the bill.
The motion was seconded and the substitute (H-2) was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
The question being on the passage of the bill,
The bill was then passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays, as follows:


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DeSana
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
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Rep. Paiz, having reserved the right to explain her protest against the passage of the bill, made the following statement:
“Mr. Speaker and members of the House:
Amendment announced just before the vote, and I did not know what the change was.”
House Bill No. 4959, entitled
A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled “State license fee act,” (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by adding section 38b.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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1. Amend page 6, following line 4, by inserting:
“Enacting section 1. This act does not take effect unless Senate Bill No. 95 of the 103rd Legislature is enacted into law.”.
The motion prevailed and the amendment was adopted, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Bohnak moved that the bill be placed on the order of Third Reading of Bills.
The motion prevailed.
By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of
Third Reading of Bills
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5254 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5254, entitled
A bill to amend 1976 PA 331, entitled “Michigan consumer protection act,” by amending section 3 (MCL 445.903), as amended by 2022 PA 152.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows:


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Nays—7
Carra Green, P. Steele VanWoerkom
DeSana Greene, J. Thompson
In The Chair: Smit
The House agreed to the title of the bill.
Rep. Posthumus moved that the bill be given immediate effect.
The motion prevailed, 2/3 of the members serving voting therefor.
Rep. Posthumus moved that House Bill No. 5255 be placed on its immediate passage.
The motion prevailed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor.
House Bill No. 5255, entitled
A bill to limit interest and charges on medical debt; to limit actions taken to collect medical debt; to limit the sale of medical debt; to require information to be provided regarding medical debt; and to provide remedies.
Was read a third time and passed, a majority of the members serving voting therefor, by yeas and nays as follows: